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Dutch M.1841 Percussion Infantry Musket
Caliber: 17 mm
Price: $2375
Inventory # arp_0048
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DESCRIPTION: Dutch M.1841 percussion
infantry musket in all original condition. The musket is
almost identical with Belgian M.1841, with its characteristic
"back lock" action. The major difference is
a style of the rear sights (please, see pictures). The musket
was manufactured in 1847, as indicated by several stamps
on metal and wood. The musket displays maker's markings and the
last two digits of the production date stamped on the lockplate,
"Crown over GM 47". The rear part of the barrel
displays, "Crown over M" (in the rectangular)
and a production date, "1847". Similar markings
are stamped on different steel parts of the musket. The right
side of the buttstock displays a cartouche with Dutch royal
letter, "Crown over W, ....... 1847" (partially
unrecognizable). This is a royal letter of king William II
(reigned from 1840 to 1849). The upper part of the buttplate
displays a serial number and a production date. Several numbers
and proofs are stamped on the barrel and steel furniture, some
of them difficult to recognize. Three barrel band configuration.
All steel furniture. Complete with the original ramrod. Very
well made and balanced percussion musket! CONDITION: Excellent.
Percussion lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all the
steel parts, now covered by some light patina. All the markings
on metal are clearly visible. Very nice stock with some minor
handling marks. There is a small hairline crack on the right
side of the buttstock, just behind the lockplate (please, see
pictures). Original finish on the stock. Overall length: 55.75
inches. Barrel length: 39.5 inches.Very attractive Dutch M.1841
Percussion Infantry Musket in all original condition! (Oversize
shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only). |
Swiss M.1842 Percussion Musket (Canton Luzern)
Caliber: 18 mm
Price: $1850
Inventory # arp_0042
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss Canton
Luzern militia smoothbore musket M.1842 in all original condition!
The smoothbore muskets of this pattern are somewhat difficult
to find in original condition, as most of them were converted
to rifled muskets M.1842/59, and consequently to Milbank Amsler
breech loaders M.1842/59//67. Canton Luzern militia property
markings are stamped on the back of the barrel (please, see pictures).
The matching issue/serial numbers are stamped on the barrel,
stock and trigger guard. Several other Swiss markings and
proofs are stamped on various metal parts and on the stock. The
lock plate, counter plate, trigger guard, butt plate, barrel
bands, nosecap and barrel display Belgian gun maker markings,
"Crown over BF". Belgian gun makers manufactured
percussion muskets for various Swiss cantons. Three barrel band
configuration. All steel furniture. Original, fixed rear sights.
Complete with the original ramrod. CONDITION: Fine+. Percussion
lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all the metal parts.
Some scattered light patina. Very nice stock with some handling
marks and light dings. One hairline crack in the stock, just
in front of the lockplate. Original finish on the stock. Overall
length: 57.50 inches. Barrel length: 42.5 inches.Very attractive
Swiss smoothbore musket in all original condition! Serial#
13XX. (Ref. "Hand- und Faustfeuerwaffen. Schweizerische
Ordonnanz 1817 bis 1975", p.30). (Oversize shipping
and insurance rate is $40 for this item only). |
Prussian M.1809/39 Percussion Infantry Musket (Danzig)
Caliber: 18 mm
Price: $1675
Inventory # arp_0040
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DESCRIPTION: Prussian smoothbore
infantry musket M.1809/39 in all original condition. Originally,
the musket utilized flintlock mechanism (M.1809), later on it
was converted to percussion configuration (M.1809/1839). The
conversion consisted of closing the touch hole, changing the
breech plug to one having a hole bored in its face, with nipple
screwed to the plug, at a slant, connecting with the hole at
the rear. Furthermore, the new hammer was installed during the
transformation. Manufactured at the Danzig Gun Factory
in 1822, and accordingly marked on the lock plate and
barrel. The musket was most likely exported to the USA during
the Civil War. Three barrel band configuration. All brass
furniture. The lock plate displays following markings, "Royal
Crown, Danzig, 1822". Several numbers and proofs are
stamped on the barrel and brass furniture, some of them difficult
to recognize. The back of the barrel displays manufacturing date,
"1822", and royal initials, "Crown over
FW" (Friedrich Wilhelm III, King of Prussia). The smoothbore
muskets of this pattern manufactured in Danzig are somewhat difficult
to find in original condition, as most of them were converted
to Minie system rifled muskets M.1839/55. All matching assembly
numbers, "37" (stamped on all brass parts).
Original, fixed rear sights. Complete with the original ramrod.
CONDITION: Fine. Percussion lock works fine. Polished
steel finish on all the steel parts, now covered by uniform patina.
One spot of metal roughness on the barrel, just above the lock.
Very nice stock with some minor handling marks, and couple of
age wood separations. One, two inch long chip in the wood near
the front part of the ramrod channel. Original finish on the
stock. All the Prussian markings are clearly visible on the stock.
Overall length: 56.50 inches. Barrel length: 41.5 inches.Very
attractive Prussian smoothbore musket in all original condition!
Serial# 5XX. (Ref. "Percussion Guns and Rifles"
by D.W. Bailey, p. 57, and "Militargewehre und Pistolen
der deutschen Staaten 1800-1870", by Hans-Dieter Gotz,
pp. 54-60). (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for
this item only). |
Scarce Swiss M.1842/59 Percussion Rifle for Artillery and
Engineering Troops (Canton Zurich)
Caliber: 18 mm
Price: $2675
Inventory # arp_0038
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss cantonal
militia rifled musket M.1842/59 for artillery and engineering
troops ("Sappeur-, Pontonier- und Parkartilleriegewhr Modell
1842"). This variant of M.1842/59 is much more difficult
to find than standard infantry rifle. The latter is slightly
longer and has all steel furniture. The rifle was manufactured
by August Francotte of Liege, as indicated by markings
on the lockplate and on the left side of the barrel. The right
side of the buttstock displays Francotte's cartouche with "Crown
over AF" (fading). Three barrel band configuration.
Brass barrel bands and trigger guard. Steel buttplate. Cantonal
militia markings and crests are stamped on the barrel along
with some other markings, "GH", "ZHS
Zurich. 342". "GH" markings are also stamped
on the right side of the buttstock. There are also several other
numbers and proofs stamped on barrel, bands and stock. Interesting
rear sight adjustable to 700 paces. The ramrod and the hammer
screw are a replacement. CONDITION: Fine+. Percussion
lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all the metal parts.
Some scattered light patina. Very nice stock with some handling
marks. Original finish on the stock. No cracks. There is a small
chip in the wood near the ramrod channel, close to the brass
nosecap. Overall length: 51.25 inches. Barrel length: 36.25 inches.
Very attractive and scarce Swiss rifled musket! Serial#
12XX. (Ref. "Hand- und Faustfeuerwaffen. Schweizerische
Ordonnanz 1817 bis 1975", pp.30 & 52). |
French Military Academy Cadet Percussion Musket
Caliber: 13 mm
Price: $1475
Inventory # arp_0036
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce smoothbore
Belgian manufactured cadet musket. Basically, a scale-down version
of the infantry musket. Made for cadets of various French
military schools. Small enough for nine-and 10-year olds
to drill with. Two barrel band configuration. All steel furniture.
Two military style sling swivels. Belgian proof marks are stamped
on the barrel and some metal parts. Several other proofs are
present on metal parts, some of them difficult to recognize.
CONDITION: Fine. Polished steel finish on all the metal
parts (correct for this musket). The metal was nicely cleaned
and polished. Smooth stock with few handling marks. The stock
has an extra layer of wax added to its finish. The stock was
refinished, at least once, in its long history. There is a hairline
surface crack on the right side of the stock, just in front of
the lockplate (please, see pictures). Percussion lock works fine.
Complete with the ramrod. Overall length: 40.75 inch. Barrel
length: 26 inch. Scarce French cadet musket! |
Scarce Norwegian Military Breech Loading Percussion Rifle
M.1859 ("Kammerlader M.1859")
Caliber: 16.8 mm
Price: $3750
Inventory # arp_0029
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Norwegian
military breech loading percussion rifle ("Kammerlader M.1859")
manufactured by Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk in 1860, as indicated
by markings on several parts (receiver, underhammer guard, etc.).
Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the
Lobnitz and Scheel patents. The breech is locked
by turning of the radial lever on the right side of the rifle.
The lever lifts the hollow tube-like chamber for loading. European
books sometimes refer to the rifle as "tip-up chamber rifle".
Under-hammer ignition system in front of the trigger guard. Brass
butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands. Bayonet lug on the
right side of the barrel (for the yataghan style saber bayonet
similar to French patterns). Two barrel bands configuration.
The upper part of the chamber displays following date and maker's
markings, "Crown over K 1860". Similar markings
are stamped on some other steel parts of the rifle. The upper
part of the buttstock shows a very old brass screw, most likely
for the posted sharpshooter type sight that may have been used
on the rifle long time ago. Tangent, double flap rear sight,
with the bigger flap allowing five shooting ranges.The rear sight
is mounted on the ring that encompasses the barrel. Two sling
swivels located on the nosecap and in front of the underhammer
guard. No provision for the ramrod. All original military
configuration! CONDITION: fine+. The lock works fine. Uniform
light patina on all steel parts of the rifle (uncleaned, untouched
condition). No pitting. Original finish on the stock. The stock
is in fine+ condition with few handling marks. There is a half
an inch long hairline crack in the stock just behind the receiver.
There is also another hairline crack (1.5 inch long) on the left
side of the stock, between the trigger guard and receiver (please,
see pictures). Otherwise the stock is nice and solid. Fine bore
with sharp rifling. Matching serial numbers (virtually,
every single part is numbered!). Overall length: 126.4 cm (49.75
inch). Barrel length: 77cm (30.25 inch). Very scarce early
Norwegian military breech loading rifle! |
Very Scarce Swiss M.1817/42 Percussion Rifle and Bayonet
(Canton Bern)
Caliber: 18 mm
Price: $1975
Inventory # arp_0024
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss Canton
Bern militia rifled musket M.1817/42 with correct socket bayonet!
This rifle is often called, "Genie Gewehr".
Originally, a flintlock musket that was later converted to
percussion rifle by one of the Swiss arsenals. Three barrel band
configuration. All brass furniture. Unusual, long brass channel
for the ramrod, which is characteristic for this model. The barrel
displays following markings, "III 590". Complete
with original ramrod and socket bayonet. The latter displays
correct markings and proofs. CONDITION: Excellent. Percussion
lock works fine. Correct, polished steel finish on all the metal
parts. The metal was professionally cleaned, without affecting
any markings and proofs. Very nice stock with few handling marks.
The stock was professionally cleaned and degreased, but not refinished.
All the wood edges are sharp. No cracks. Overall length: 54.50
inches. Barrel length: 39.25 inches. The bayonet is in
very good condition with some scattered patina and light pitting.
The bayonet fits very tightly on the barrel. Very attractive
and scarce Swiss rifled musket! Serial# 590. (Ref. "Hand-
und Faustfeuerwaffen. Schweizerische Ordonnanz 1817 bis 1975",
p.51). (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this
item only). |
Swiss Percussion Cadet Musket
Caliber: 13.5 mm
Price: $1575
Inventory # arp_0019
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss smoothbore
cadet musket. Basically, a scale-down version of the infantry
musket. Manufactured by August Francotte of Liege, as
indicated by markings on the lockplate and barrel. Three barrel
band configuration. All brass furniture. Canton Vaud (Waadt)
markings are stamped on the back of the barrel (please, see pictures).
There are also several other numbers and proofs stamped on barrel,
bands and stock. Complete with original ramrod. CONDITION:
Fine. Percussion lock works fine. All the steel parts are
covered by light, uniform patina (untouched, uncleaned condition).
Stock shows some usual handling marks. Original finish on the
stock. There is an old repair in the stock, with a piece of wood
secured with a screw, just behind the barrel (please, see pictures).
Couple of small chips of wood are missing in the stock, along
the ramrod channel. Overall length: 42.25 inches. Barrel length:
29.5 inches. Scarce Swiss cadet musket! |
Scarce Norwegian Breech Loading Percussion Rifle M.1860 ("Kammerlader
M.1860")
Caliber: 14 mm
Price: $1975
Inventory # arp_0011
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Norwegian
breech loading percussion rifle manufactured by Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk
in 1863, as indicated by markings on several parts. This
is a commercial rifle manufactured for civilian market for target
practice ("Kammerlader for Skytterlag M.1860").
Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the
Lobnitz and Scheel patents. The breech is locked
by turning of the radial lever on the right side of the rifle.
The lever lifts the hollow tube-like chamber for loading. Under-hammer
ignition system in front of the trigger guard. Steel butt plate,
trigger guard and barrel bands. Military style bayonet lug on
the right side of the barrel (for the yataghan style saber bayonet
similar to French patterns). Two barrel bands configuration.
The left side of the chamber displays following markings, "Model
1860__4'''", which may indicate that the rifle was originally
manufactured in 11.77 mm caliber (4 linjer), and only later converted
to smoothbore configuration. The upper part of the chamber displays
following date and maker's markings, "Crown over K 1863".
Similar markings are stamped on some other steel parts of the
rifle. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: very good+.
The lock works fine. Some light pitting and patina on steel parts.
Original finish on the stock. The stock is in excellent condition
with just few handling marks. Very good bore. Matching numbers.
Overall length: 126.4 cm (49.75 inch). Barrel length: 77cm (30.25
inch). Very scarce early breech loading rifle! |
Austro Hungarian M. 1850 Police Musket
Caliber: 16.98 mm
Price: $1495
Inventory # arp_0010
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Austro
Hungarian M.1850 Police (Polizei -Wachcorps) smoothbore musket.
These weapons were converted from captured Piedmontese M.1844
muskets, using the standard Austro-Hungarian hardware, stocks
and barrels from M.1842 Jaeger and M.1846 Special Purpose Muskets
(Gendarmerie Gewehr M/1846 and Grenzjager Gewehr M/1846). According
to Dolleczek, the conversion was done in 1848-1849. One barrel
band configuration. All steel furniture. Several proofs are stamped
on the steel parts of the carbine, some of them difficult to
recognize. The back of the barrel displays following maker's
markings, "FERD. FRUWIRTH" and "H".
There is a large unrecognizable stamp on the butt stock, just
behind the rear sling swivel. Bayonet lug on the barrel. Complete
with ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The lock works fine.
Some light patina on nicely polished steel parts. Original finish
on the stock. Overall length: 40.75 inch. Barrel length: 26 inch.
Scarce! (Ref. "Monographie der k.u.k. osterr.-ung.
Blanken und Handfeuer - Waffen", by Anton Dolleczek,
p. 94). |
Swiss Military Style Breech Loading Percussion Schutzen Rifle
Caliber: 10.4 mm
Price: $3500
Inventory # arc_0119
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss
military style breech loading percussion Schutzen rifle.
Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the
Mont Storm patent, and later cartridge rifles, Milbank-Amsler
and Albini-Braendlin. The breech is locked by a massive
steel rod operated by "Monkey Tail" style lever
located on the receiver tang, above the butt stock. Swiss style
butt plate, trigger guard and rear sight. Swiss style bayonet
lug on the right side of the barrel (Swiss style target shooting
requires the military style rifle with a bayonet lug). Two barrel
bands configuration. All steel furniture. The right side of the
chamber displays following maker's markings, "RAMEAU"
(Swiss gun maker who built the schutzen rifle?). The left side
of the chamber displays following maker's markings, "Crown
over P&C" (Belgian gun maker who supplied the lock
mechanism?). The rear sight is installed on the rail and can
be adjusted forward and backward on the barrel. No provision
for the ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The lock works fine.
Some light patina on steel parts. Original finish on the stock.
Overall length: 46 inch. Barrel length: 26.25 inch. Scarce!
This is the only rifle utilizing such breech loading mechanism,
I have ever seen! |
Remington Percussion Bench Target Rifle
Caliber: 13 mm (?)
Price: $2500
Inventory # rmr_0001
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DESCRIPTION: Target bench
rifle with a very heavy half-round half-octagonal barrel stamped
"Remington". Very early and scarce target bench
rifle. Manufactured in the very early period of the gun maker
activity, before the mass production of Remington rifles began.
There is no indication if Remington manufactured just the barrel,
which is signed with his name, or the entire rifle. The caliber
of the rifle seems to be about 13 mm (based on the internal diameter
of the barrel). The overall length of the rifle is 43.5 inch.
The barrel length is 28 inch. The diameter of the front of the
barrel is 30 mm. The diameter of the barrel just before the octagon
starts is 37 mm. The diameter of the barrel at the octagon is
41 mm. The thickness of the barrel walls at the muzzle is 8.5
mm. CONDITION: Fine, with metal covered by smooth patina.
No pitting. Stock has couple of surface cracks. The finish on
the stock seems to be original. The back of the barrel is predrilled
for some type of target scope. Very impressive early American
target bench rifle! Antique. (Oversize shipping and insurance
rate is $45 for this item only). |
