| 1. Original LeMat Revolver. This is gun has a nine-chambered cylinder and weighs about four pounds. What makes this revolver unique is the addition of a second smoothbore barrel, of approximately .63 caliber, underneath the barrel. This larger barrel was designed to fire buckshot. The top of the hammer was fitted with a pivoting striker that could be rotated to fire the .42 caliber rounds or changed to fire the lower, larger barrel. This percussion revolver was designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat, of New Orleans. LeMat was assisted in this enterprise by P. G. T. Beauregard, one of the Confederacy’s well known generals. These revolvers were manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with less than 2,900 being produced. They were made in Paris, France, and Birmingham, England. Many were purchased by the Confederacy 2. Colt S.A.A. First Generation Colt single Action Army, Owned By John Moses Browning, and was shipped to him in 1907. Accompanied by a Colt Letter. 3. Original model 1860 Henry This is a late model 1860 Henry rifle, in superb and untouched condition. 4.Cased Volcanic Pistol This is a 6" volcanic pistol in .31 caliber. This is one of the rarest configurations of Volcanics found with only an estimated 300 produced. 5. Volcanic Navy 8" Volcanic in 41 caliber pictured with original Volcanic advertisement 6.Pocket Volcanic Pocket Volcanic in .31 Caliber 7. 1866 Winchester saddle ring carbine 8. Superb 1901 Winchester Original condition 1901 winchester in 10 ga showing nearly 95% original finish 9. Hammer 2 Barrel Shotgun What more can I say... This gun was given to a priest in the late 1800's as payment for a wedding ceremony. 10. Winchester Model 1893 |
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1. Original LeMat Revolver.
This is gun has a nine-chambered cylinder and weighs
about four pounds. What makes this revolver unique is the
addition of a second smooth bore barrel, of approximately .
63 caliber, underneath the barrel. This larger barrel was
designed to fire buckshot. The top of the hammer was fitted
with a pivoting striker that could be rotated to fire the .42
caliber rounds or changed to fire the lower, larger barrel.
This percussion revolver was designed by Dr. Jean
Alexandre Francois LeMat, of New Orleans. LeMat was
assisted in this enterprise by P. G. T. Beauregard, one of
the Confederacy’s well known generals. These revolvers
were manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with less than 2,900
being produced. They were made in Paris, France, and
Birmingham, England. Many were purchased by the
Confederacy
This is gun has a nine-chambered cylinder and weighs
about four pounds. What makes this revolver unique is the
addition of a second smooth bore barrel, of approximately .
63 caliber, underneath the barrel. This larger barrel was
designed to fire buckshot. The top of the hammer was fitted
with a pivoting striker that could be rotated to fire the .42
caliber rounds or changed to fire the lower, larger barrel.
This percussion revolver was designed by Dr. Jean
Alexandre Francois LeMat, of New Orleans. LeMat was
assisted in this enterprise by P. G. T. Beauregard, one of
the Confederacy’s well known generals. These revolvers
were manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with less than 2,900
being produced. They were made in Paris, France, and
Birmingham, England. Many were purchased by the
Confederacy
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2. Colt S.A.A.
First Generation Colt single Action Army, Owned By
John Moses Browning, and was shipped to him in
1907. Accompanied by a Colt Letter.
First Generation Colt single Action Army, Owned By
John Moses Browning, and was shipped to him in
1907. Accompanied by a Colt Letter.
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3. Original model 1860 Henry
This is a late model 1860 Henry rifle, in superb and
untouched condition. The late model Henry's are
evidenced by their crescent buttplates, more
angled receiver profile, lever locks...
Please visit my page devoted to research of the
1860 Henry Rifle. Much more information about
Henry's is available there:
This is a late model 1860 Henry rifle, in superb and
untouched condition. The late model Henry's are
evidenced by their crescent buttplates, more
angled receiver profile, lever locks...
Please visit my page devoted to research of the
1860 Henry Rifle. Much more information about
Henry's is available there:
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4.Cased Volcanic Pistol
This is a 6" volcanic pistol in .31 caliber. This is one
of the rarest configurations of Volcanics found with
only an estimated 300 produced. The case is not
likely factory original, but it is from the period.
Although not pictured, original ammunition and an
advertising broadside accompany this pistol.
This is a 6" volcanic pistol in .31 caliber. This is one
of the rarest configurations of Volcanics found with
only an estimated 300 produced. The case is not
likely factory original, but it is from the period.
Although not pictured, original ammunition and an
advertising broadside accompany this pistol.
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5. Volcanic Navy
8" Volcanic in 41 caliber. These had both the New
Haven Arms and the Volcanic barrel address, the
Volcanic addresses being earlier. This is a later
New Haven Arms 8" Navy Volcanic.
8" Volcanic in 41 caliber. These had both the New
Haven Arms and the Volcanic barrel address, the
Volcanic addresses being earlier. This is a later
New Haven Arms 8" Navy Volcanic.
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6.Pocket Volcanic
Pocket Volcanic in .31 Caliber. The barrel on this
pistol is 3 1/2" long and was produced as a pocket
(or vest pocket) model. These are the most
abundant Volcanics, although still extremely rare.
Pocket Volcanic in .31 Caliber. The barrel on this
pistol is 3 1/2" long and was produced as a pocket
(or vest pocket) model. These are the most
abundant Volcanics, although still extremely rare.
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7. 1866 Winchester saddle ring carbine
The 1866 was the first firearm produced under the
winchester name. It is a direct descendant of the
1860 henry, and was originally produced in .44
Henry. Later, 1866's were produced in a number of
barrel lengths and configurations, muskets, rifles,
carbines...
The 1866 was the first firearm produced under the
winchester name. It is a direct descendant of the
1860 henry, and was originally produced in .44
Henry. Later, 1866's were produced in a number of
barrel lengths and configurations, muskets, rifles,
carbines...
8. Superb 1901 Winchester
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8. Superb 1901 Winchester
Following the 1887, John Browning designed the
1901. The 1901 was only available in 10 ga and
showed some improvements over the 1887.
Amongst these improvements is a hinged lever to
cushion the shooter's while operating the lever.
This 1901 is in nearly 95% original condition.
Following the 1887, John Browning designed the
1901. The 1901 was only available in 10 ga and
showed some improvements over the 1887.
Amongst these improvements is a hinged lever to
cushion the shooter's while operating the lever.
This 1901 is in nearly 95% original condition.
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9. Hammer 2 Barrel Shotgun
What more can I say... This gun was given to a
priest in the late 1800's as payment for a wedding
ceremony. There are TWO barrels and FOUR
hammers. Two loads were loaded into each barrel
and the triggers would fire the forward charge and
then the rear charge. Unfortunately there were
frequent malfunctions...
What more can I say... This gun was given to a
priest in the late 1800's as payment for a wedding
ceremony. There are TWO barrels and FOUR
hammers. Two loads were loaded into each barrel
and the triggers would fire the forward charge and
then the rear charge. Unfortunately there were
frequent malfunctions...
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10. Winchester Model 1893
This is the predecessor to the Winchester model's
1897 and 12. This was a black powder frame pump
shotgun that was recalled to the factory and
exchanged for 1897's in an attempt to prevent
accidental firing with smokeless powder (more
pressure).
This 1893 is in excellent original condition with
much of the original high luster blue still visible.
This is the predecessor to the Winchester model's
1897 and 12. This was a black powder frame pump
shotgun that was recalled to the factory and
exchanged for 1897's in an attempt to prevent
accidental firing with smokeless powder (more
pressure).
This 1893 is in excellent original condition with
much of the original high luster blue still visible.
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11. 1882 Spencer Pump Action Shotgun
The Spencer was one of the first repeating
shotguns produced. This gun was first produced
1882 and a second model was introduced in 1896.
This gun both loaded and ejected shells from the
top.
The Spencer was one of the first repeating
shotguns produced. This gun was first produced
1882 and a second model was introduced in 1896.
This gun both loaded and ejected shells from the
top.
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12. Burgess Repeating Shotgun
On this rare shotgun the grip is the mechanism for
functioning the action. The grip and trigger guard
are pulled rearward, drawing back the bolt and
cycling the action. This gun was also produced in a
Folding Version, that would hinge between the
barrel and the receiver.
On this rare shotgun the grip is the mechanism for
functioning the action. The grip and trigger guard
are pulled rearward, drawing back the bolt and
cycling the action. This gun was also produced in a
Folding Version, that would hinge between the
barrel and the receiver.
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| 13. Smith and Wesson Number 2 with Unique Trigger Guard and provenance to a Lt. Picket. |
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