Obsolete Rimfire Cartridge Ammunition

 

Revolvers & Pistols of the 19th century

 

Some of my favorite 19th century American pistol & revolver advertising catalogs...

The revolver on the top left is a Norwich Pistol Co. "PROTECTOR" , just like the one which I own, and the "Charles J. Godfrey" Wholesale price list is dated :August 1, 1889.

 

I can't get enough of 19th Century Revolver Advertising...

 

My Winter projects continue...

This un-named revolver in these photographs looks very similar to the F&W Russian Model 32 , and hopefully I can use photos like these to assist me to attempt to fabricate any missing parts, specifically, the cylinder bolt stop!

 

My Antique Percussion Muzzleloading Guns....

My favorite type of firearms  are Cap-lock Percussion Muzzleloaders, and I own two long guns and 2 handguns that load from the muzzle & use percussion caps for ignition.

First is a unique side-lock, single shot with a 20" long, 18 gauge smoothbore barrel that was dated to 1830-40, and probably made in North America, according to the antique gun dealer/collector who sold it to me.

The next antique gun is the first antique firearm that I purchased.

It is easily identified as being made by Bourne & Son in Birmingham, England, circa 1840-45, a genuine one of a kind, English Coach Gun!

                                            12 gauge

                                             SXS double barrels(22" length) 

                                             Side-Lock Action

Bourne & Son, Birmingham, England, circa-1840-45 : 12 gauge SXS double barrel English Coach Gun

Double barrel percussion Boot/muff Pistol, .46 caliber.

Looks like a Belgian made pistol, circa.1850's, except there are  no proof marks, or makers branding.

 

Antique percussion Muzzleloading Pistol, circa 1870

Appears to be custom made "one of a kind" from parts of a flobert rifle, and converted into a .50 caliber smoothbore  in-line percussion muzzleloader pistol