Photo of John Forbes of Liverpool Sawhandle Smoothbore Adjustable Trigger .62 Calibre Percussion Conversion Fine Antique Dueling Pistol
$4950
John Forbes of Liverpool Sawhandle Smoothbore Adjustable Trigger .62 Calibre Percussion Conversion Fine Antique Dueling Pistol
Howdy Townpost! I have a truly amazing one of a kind piece here for sale. I bought this for myself in the US over a year ago and I had it professionally restored and fully repaired. I am now looking to sell it. John Forbes, of Liverpool, was gunmaker to His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, later King George IV. And according to my research made mostly dueling and target pistols, and some small pocket pistols for only 5 years. Those years being 1805-1810. He spelt his name with I or Iohn and later switched the spelling to a J or John based on public records and some of the other examples of his dueling pistols that have sold at auction. That makes this a very rare and finely made pistol. This pistol would have cost a small fortune at the time it was made. Oftentimes dueling pistols come in pairs but it was cheaper to buy just one if they were offered as a single, and should you encounter someone who has insulted your honor and you demand satisfaction from them, they can bring their own pistol to the duel. The engraving is extremely fine, intricate and skilled. It would have taken many dozens of hours to complete and it was all done by hand. The engraving features drums, banners and spears, floral patterns, sunbursts on the base plate and lock, and a pineapple in the front of the trigger guard, which symbolizes wealth and status. Because this gun is a percussion conversion of the original flintlock mechanism the percussion hammer is engraved in a different style by a different engraver in a more simple floral and fish mouth style of engraving with gold inlay. Every screw is engraved to look like a flower and the escutcheons are also each engraved like a wreath. Overall there is a lot of fine detail with some simpler and less detailed later additions on the percussion mechanism and one spot on the side plate. The gun features gold inlay on the hammer which largely worn away. There is silver inlay on the outside of the breach, and a sterling silver wreath styled band wrapped around the base of the grip and a sliver bead front sight. The ramrod tip (which is a replacement) is silver plated brass, so too are the front stock cap near the muzzle, the rod pipe, cross key, and escutcheon around it are too. The grip baseplate is silver plated steel. The workmanship of this pistol is certainly of a quality of gunmaker worthy enough of being the gun maker of the Prince of Wales. The pistol is located in Calgary AB for local delivery or pickup. Or I can ship it too.
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Calgary, AB4 days ago
Photo of Vintage 1976 Technics SL-23 Belt Drive Semi-Automatic Turntable Near Mint
$400
Vintage 1976 Technics SL-23 Belt Drive Semi-Automatic Turntable Near Mint
Near mint condition, would be mint but there are the usual light scratches here and there on the dust cover, although very minimal. This turntable was last serviced 2 years ago with a new belt installed at that time. Recently cleaned the pitch control pots with Deoxit, keeps speed perfectly. Primary use of this turntable back in the day was to transfer vinyl records over to cassette tape. Approx 75 records were transferred then it was stored until now. Not a whole lot of use on the player. Comes with a Shure M91ED MM cartridge and stylus. You would be hard pressed to find another SL-23 in this condition. Description (courtesy of vinylengine) The Technics SL-23 is a high-quality, belt-driven turntable with a newly developed FG (frequency generator) servo-controlled DC motor with IC. The unit features fabulous wow, flutter and rumble rating and has low power consumption for greater efficiency. The static-balanced, S-shaped tonearm has the benefit of automatic return/shut-off, and has a MM cartridge combined with the head shell for high compliance support and good channel separation. Specifications (courtesy of vinylengine) Type: frequency generator servo turntable Drive method: belt drive Motor: DC motor Turntable platter: aluminum diecast 300mm Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Speed change: electronic Pitch control: 6% Wow and flutter: 0.05% WRMS Rumble: -65dB Tonearm: universal s-shaped tubular arm Effective length: 220mm Overhang: 14mm Offset angle: 22 degrees Stylus pressure range: 0 to 4g Cartridge weight range: 3 to 8.5g Dimensions: 135 x 428 x 348mm Weight: 6.5kg
categories:Household ItemsElectronics
1328 impressions
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Edmonton, AB3 hours ago
Photo of WINE OPENER. PROFESSIONAL
$150.00
WINE OPENER. PROFESSIONAL
BOJ Professional Wine Opener In original box. 465.00 OPERATION: The BOJ professional premium wine opener, wall-mounted corkscrew makes it easy to open wine bottles with efficiency and style. Place the bottle in the holder: it is not necessary to hold the bottle. The wall mounted wine bottle opener is very sturdy, and the mechanism works with ease and grace. USAGE: This vintage style corkscrew is primarily designed for places with a high volume of bottle openings like bars, restaurants, wineries, and such. However, this product also gives a professional touch to personal bars and beautifully enhances home kitchens and cellars. GIFT GUIDE: Unique as wedding present, work and business perks, realtor closing gift, retirement gift or holiday gift. MATERIALS: This corkscrew's handle is composed of Sapele, a large tree native to tropical Africa, also known as Aboudikro. Some luxury car manufacturers use this wood in their opulent vehicles. The body of the wall mount wine opener is mostly made of Zamak, a resistant material with a base metal of zinc and alloying elements. The worm of the BOJ wall mount bottle opener is a strong spiral made of milled steel and performs exceptionally well with all types of cork. All necessary mounting screws are included. Only by special order, this corkscrew is available in a 24-karat gold model. WORLDWIDE PATENT: The wall-mounted corkscrew was originally designed 75 years ago by Santiago Olaneta, son of the founder, and his design team. Improved with the feedback of thousands of thousands of hours of operation from customers. MADE IN HOUSE in Spain for decades. BOJ, a third-generation family-owned wine accessories company in the north of Spain, designs and manufactures unique wine tools in the same workshop since 1905.
categories:Household Items
13418 impressions
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Fort McMurray, AB5 days ago
Photo of Beretta 690 Black Edition, 32-inch barrel, B-FAST (You don’t need to spend extra on a Beretta 694, see below)
$3250
Beretta 690 Black Edition, 32-inch barrel, B-FAST (You don’t need to spend extra on a Beretta 694, see below)
I’d like to share a few important details about the gun so you can buy with confidence: 1. Condition & history I purchased this shotgun used about a year ago from a well-known gun store in Vancouver. It was fully inspected by their gunsmith at the time of purchase and confirmed to be in excellent condition. I have personally put fewer than 350 rounds through it. The gun has always been carefully cleaned, oiled, and properly stored. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Updated ejector design (important) This is the latest upgraded version of the 690. Please note that not all 690 Black Edition models have this upgrade, but this one does. You may have heard about ejector issues on earlier 690/692 models. I had the same concern before buying, so I did extensive research. The original 690 and 692 shared the same problematic ejector design. Beretta resolved this issue with the 694, and my updated 690 Black Edition uses the improved ejector system as well. You can look up images of the ejectors used in the 694 and 692 models and compare them with the one on this gun. The 692 never received this fix, which is why it no longer appears on Beretta’s website, while both the 690 Black Edition is still listed. In practical terms, you don’t need to spend extra on a 694 to get a similar shooting experience This 690 delivers excellent quality and performance, clearly above the 686, while saving you money. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Professional Trap configuration This is the Professional Trap model with fixed chokes, so there’s no risk of loose tubes or thread damage. It’s also very easy to clean and maintain. The gun fires the first shot from the lower barrel, and the trap configuration is optimized for rising clay targets. You’ll naturally aim slightly lower than the clay, and once you’re used to it, it becomes extremely consistent and forgiving. It also features the B-FAST balance system, allowing fine tuning to your shooting style. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAL must be verified. We can split the shipping cost. Please message me here or via email: kyle69025@gmail.com
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Vancouver, BC5 days ago
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