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Produced between 1859 and 1874, with less than six believed to exist in this configuration. Fixed sights, with "C. SHARPS / PATENT 1859" a...

Manufactured from 1854 to 1857, approximately 850 of the two types of single shot breech loading pistols were manufactured by C. Sharps & Compan...

Made between 1859 and 1874. Fixed sights, "C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859" on the left side of the frame, checkered barrel release with hammer int...

Produced without sights, with "UNWIN & RODGERS SHEFFIELD" marked on top of the barrel, with Birmingham proofs, scroll engraving on the...

Made from 1907 to 1915. Unmarked, with the barrel catch on top, squeeze trigger on the bottom, and ejector rod on the right side, held in by the barre

Manufactured by Moore circa 1860 to 1865. The top of the barrel is marked "MOORE'S PAT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y." and "PAT FEB 24 1...

It is estimated that only about 1,000 of the estimated 12,800 Chicago Palm Pistols were finished in blue. One side panel is marked "CHICAGO FIR...

Also known as the "Protector", this model was manufactured in 1883 with a total production of only about 360. All of the New Model Knuckle...

Produced between 1901 and 1915, with a total production of only several thousand. Several features of this arms were integrated in Mossberg's Br...

The right side of the frame as the standard two line maker's mark ("MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE / D'ARMES DESTETIENNE") and "MITRAI...

Produced by Moore's Patent Fire Arms Company from 1860 to 1865. The derringer features blade front and hammer notch rear sights. The top of the ...

The ivory stocked Deringer is paramount in the Deringer collecting field with only several believed to exist. The long style breech plug is adorned wi

Operating from 1802 to 2001, the firm of M.W. Galt and Brother was involved in the fine silver, jewelry, sword and pistol trades, with Presidents and

Brass blade front and notch rear sights, with engraved breech and a Southern-style retaining screw. Additional engraving is present on the hammer, bol

Produced between 1826 and 1889. Fixed sights, with acid etched accents on the barrel, scroll engraved breech and a burst pattern on the tang and screw

Inheriting the arms business and Deringer agent status from their father Charles in 1863, the Curry brothers, Nathaniel and John, sold the firm to Cha

A) Fixed sights, with the bronzed barrel finish and "DERINGER/PHILADELA" and "P" with zig zag sunburst markings on the breech pl...

Operating between 1859 and 1872 out of Louisville, Kentucky, Wolf & Durringer were agents for Henry Deringer. Fixed sights, with "WOLF &...

A group of general merchants, F.H. Clark & Company was active from 1841 to 1870 and sold arms from Deringer and copyists alike. Bead front and n...

Marked "WILLIAMSON'S PAT. OCT. 2. 1866 NEW YORK" on the left side of the barrel with the signature arrow engraved on top of the barre...

A) Fitted with cone front and notch rear sights, with the top of each breech marked "DERINGER" and no other makers marks visible. Extensiv...

Fixed sights, with "DERINGER / PHILADELA" on top of the breech, "P" deeply stamped on the upper left flat, silver bands and an e...

This is an example of a .41 caliber percussion belt pistol manufactured by William Deeds Miller of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The pistol features a 7

Manufactured circa 1848, the Myers pocket pistols were very well made and closely styled after the Henry Deringer. The lock and top of the breech is m

Pistol is unmarked, but has the features of John Krider's work, produced in Philadelphia circa 1826-1889. Fixed sights, with an etched line acce...

A) Produced after 1863. Fixed sights, with "SLOTTER/ & Co PHILA" address on top of the breech plug, a pair of arched zig-zag lines on ...

Invented by David Williamson, the Moore Single Shot was made between 1866 and 1870. German silver blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with an en

Adolphus J. Plate was active in the arms trade from 1850 to 1880. Brass blade front and notch rear sights with floral engraved upper tang. The left fl

Manufactured circa 1850, the lock is marked "Richd / Hollis" and the upper barrel flats starting with the left side are marked "No 52...

Silver blade front and notch rear sights, with an engraved tang, "P" on the left side of the breech and "DERINGER / PHILADELA'...

Sedgley Fist Gun or Hand Firing Mechanism-MK-2. This pistol is illustrated and described on pages 224-225 of "FIREARMS CURIOSA" by Lewis W...

Manufactured from 1870 to 1882 with a total production of about 2,900 brass frame models. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND ...

Considered the signature arm of the Parisian underworld in the late 1800s, the Apache combines a revolver and a trench knife with folding knuckles and

Rebated barrel with a band of floral engraving, and the right side of the frame has a similar pattern around the edge, with "THE PROTECTOR PAT....

Single bead sight, with a pair of Birmingham proofs on the upper left flat of the barrel, in-line nipple and smooth hammer. Equipped with a fold-up tr

Manufactured circa 1860 to 1861. This is an example of a First Model, Second Variation revolver with the circular brass frame plate, 3-groove rifling

The top of the barrel is marked "GAULOIS", with the crossed cannons, and arrow logo. There is a brass front sight. The top of the frame is...

Made from 1901 to 1915. Marked "UNIQUE/ C.S. SHATUCK ARMS CO./ HATFIELD, MASS." on the left side of the frame, with barrel latch on top an...

Made between 1867 and 1888. Fixed pin sight, with "REMINGTONS, ILION, N.Y. /ELLIOT PAT. AUG. 27, 1867" on top of the barrel. Matching num...

Manufactured from 1911 to 1915. This Derringer was also known as "Parrot Beak" and had a total production of around 1,400. It features a 1...

Made between 1871 and 1890. Fixed blade sight with "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH / WORCESTER, MASS. / PAT. MCH. 7, 1865" on the left side of t...

Manufactured circa early 1860s. Octagon barrel with solid rib marked "T.J. STAFFORD, NEW HAVEN, CT" and the lower right side is double sta...

Two folding knives flank the fold up trigger. One blade is a 3 1/4" single edge, marked "UNWIN & / RODGERS" on the left ricasso a...

Maker unknown, with "GARANTIE/ SOLINGEN" on the left ricasso of one of the blades. 3-tool configuration, with a pair of blades (2 1/4"...

Marked "5199/ L DOLNE INVdr" on the right side of the frame. Combination weapon of steel knuckles, knife, and pinfire revolver. The 3 1/2 ...

Manufactured circa 1860 to 1865. The top of the barrel is marked "MOORE'S PAT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y." and "FEB 24 1863" on ...

Manufactured from 1868 to 1882, with a total production of about 10,690. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D. DEC. 2...

Manufactured from 1865 to 1888, the Remington Number One Vest Pocket Deringer is also known as the Saw Handle Deringer. This example is factory engrav

Manufactured between 1865 and 1888. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON'S ILION, N.Y. / PATENT OCT. 1, 1861" with traces of the...

Approximately 10,000 of these magazine pistols were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. This Joseph Rider design is one of the most unusual of 19th centur

This factory engraved and gold inlaid Spanish derringer has a solid rib marked in gold "-JOSE GUBIEDA CORDOBA-" on a dark background. Both...

Produced in the 1920s, the Fur Getter was a purpose-designed trap gun, meant to shoot an animal in the face at point blank range. This was accomplishe

Measuring 16 3/4" long when prepped to fire, with a brass dust/ water cover, a 13" long hooked rod attached to a sliding triangular block ...

Designed for use against gophers and other burrowing animals, the gun is set into a gopher hole, and discharges a 38 caliber blank cartridge directly

Fitted with a spear point blade, 2 3/4", with an unsharpened false edge and a locking block mounted on the underside of the body. Running along...

Used for a unique method of fishing, this is a firing mechanism entirely encased in a fishing hook with the trigger mechanism mounted in the eye. Whe

One of a limited production of 500 manufactured circa 1862-1863. The top barrel flat is marked "C. R. ALSOP MIDDLETOWN CONN. / PATENTED JULY 17...

An update of Remington's first revolver, the Third Model was produced for only two years, 1859 and 1860, with the total run believed to be less...

One of around 1000 produced in the 1860's. Fluted barrel group, marked "BACON ARMS CO. NORWICH. CONN." on one flat. Produced without s...

Manufactured in the mid 1860s with a total production of approximately 20,000. These revolvers were manufactured by Eagle Manufacturing Company of New

This is an example of a Type III (a.k.a. Model No. 4) derringer manufactured from 1912-1935. The derringer has the manual extractor and the rib is mar

Manufactured between 1860 and 1865 with a total production of about 3,000. This particular derringer has the early production top barrel marking (&q...

Colt Third Model or No 3 Derringer with all blue barrel, silver plated brass frame and varnished walnut grips. The barrel has a half-moon front sight

Equipped with a pair of folding blades, 3" and 2" in length, with "JAMES/ RODGERS/ SHEFFIELD" on the ricasso, mounted on either ...

Manufactured from 1891 to 1892. Marked "THE PROTECTOR / MINN. FIRE ARMS CO." on the removable side plate and the opposite side is marked ...

A) Manufactured from 1866 to 1869. The top of the barrel is marked with the Merrimack Arms two line address without patent dates. The derringer is wit

Manufactured from 1912 to 1935, this derringer is marked "REMINGTON ARMS-- U.M.C. CO. ILION, N.Y." on top of the barrel rib. The derringer...

Approximately 10,000 of these magazine pistols were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. This Joseph Rider design is one of the most unusual of 19th centur

Manufactured between 1865 and 1888 with an estimated production total of 25,000. Early features including the absence of barrel markings. Nickel finis

Produced between 1865 and 1888. Pin and notch sights, with the two line address and patent dates on top of the barrel and serial number on the undersi

This is an example of a late production, Type I (aka Model No. 2) O/U derringer. The top of the barrel rib is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS I...

Blade and notch sights, with "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA PENN" in the flute on top of the barrel. The right side of the f...

Manufactured from 1859 to 1874. The pepperbox has the straight standing breech, straight grip to frame juncture, barrel release on the underside of th

A) The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA, PENN". The frame has the two line 1859 patent date markin...

Left side of frame marked "C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859" around the hammer screw, right side "C. SHARPS & Co / PHILADA. PA." Blued...

Manufactured from 1864 to 1869. Bead front sight on the fluted barrel group. The left side of the frame is marked "STARR'S PAT S/MAY 10. 18...

A) Made between 1859 and 1874. Left side of frame marked "C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859" around the hammer screw, right side "C. SHARPS &...

This is an excellent example of a British proofed Whitney-Kennedy light frame lever action sporting rifle with the distinctive S-lever. The rifle has

This is an example of a Bullard Repeating Arms large frame lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1886-87. The rifle has a dull blue barrel and m

Manufactured by Remington & Son, Herkimer, New York circa 1847 to 1849, with around 1000 made. A distinguishing feature of the Jenks-Remington i...

Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited

Produced from 1863 to 1865. The carbine is equipped with a brass bead front sight and a homemade replacement folding leaf rear sight, with the left si

Purchased in quantity for use by the Federal Cavalry 1863-1864, the Burnside was very popular with the troops for it's accuracy and reliability....

This carbine is one of the over 11,000 Spencer carbines altered at the Springfield Armory, circa 1867-1874. As part of the armory alteration, the bar

Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, this 4th Model carbine has a blade front and two leaf folding rear sights, with the latter numbered 1, 3 and 5. The ba

This is an example of a Triplet & Scott Repeating carbine that was manufactured by the Meriden Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut as ...

Manufactured by Richardson & Overman with a total production around 17,700. Dovetail blade front sight and two leaf folding rear sight on the ba...

One of approximately 20,600 percussion carbines produced by Starr Arms Company of Yonkers, New York circa 1862 to 1865. This carbine is a 54 caliber p

This saber appears to be a Confederate Officer's Saber manufactured by Thomas, Griswold & Co., of New Orleans during the Civil War. The sabe...

Manufactured from 1861 to 1865, these arms were manufactured with machinery captured form the Harpers Ferry Armory in April of 1861and moved to Confed

Blade/ bayonet lug front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to "900" on the barrel with three bands, "25" and "2...

This is a unique equal leg arch style stained glass window depicting a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Consignor states that the window was rem

This is an example of a flintlock musket manufactured in Austria and then converted to percussion in 1859. These muskets were reportedly run through t

Made in 1863. Silver blade sight on barrel marked "-- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U. S. AMERICA --" . The left side of the frame is ma...

The brass cannon measurers approximately 17 inches from muzzle to fixed cascable, with the muzzle diameter measuring 7/8 inches. The cannon is unmarke

Also known as the 2nd Model Lipfire, this revolver was manufactured in the early 1860's with a total production of only about 250. The left side...

Manufactured from 1863-1875. Fixed pinched blade front sight and notched rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858 / ...

This is a solid representative example of a Butterfield percussion revolver as manufactured in 1862, one of only around 650 made in anticipation of an

Widely issued to Federal Cavalry in the western theater during the Civil War, Starr revolvers were the third most numerous issue handgun. The left sid

Produced in the 1850's and 60's. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with the one line New York address on the left side of the frame ...