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 Italian Glisenti Brescia Bodeo Model 1889 10.35mm/.44 Antique Revolver
$2600
Italian Glisenti Brescia Bodeo Model 1889 10.35mm/.44 Antique Revolver
Howdy Townpost! I've got an Italian jewel for you to take a look at here. This is an Italian Bodeo model 1889. These guns are among my favorite antique revolvers. They are a very simple rugged and easy to maintain and repair Military revolvers with one of the coolest safety/loading systems as part of its design. These revolvers are very well designed, and feature the safety, loading/unloading system called the "Abadie System". This system was designed in Portugal, but many European late 19th century designs incorporated it. This particular example is an 1897 production by Glisenti at Brescia. Glisenti made Bodeos from 1891 to 1906. This is considered a tipo (type) A or an enlisted model. The type A had a folding trigger which was considered safer and was issued to enlisted men and the type B was the officer's model and had a trigger guard. This particular gun is considered a late model because it has an internal hammer block safety, which is dovetailed into the hand (pictured). The early model had a external hammer block safety that was prone to breakage. I've personally seen multiple antique examples with broken external hammer block safeties. So it was a good move from a design standpoint to change. The early models also were finished in the white in a similar manner to the French model 1873 Chamelot-Delvignes were. This example is of course blued like the overwhelming majority of the late models. This revolver is in excellent condition mechanically and has minimal wear overall. The grips are in excellent condition and we're refinished professionally. The chambres and bore are in excellent & minty condition as well. And the bore itself is one of the best I've ever seen on a Bodeo, with clean, sharp and shiny lands and grooves. This revolver chambres the 10.35mm Italian ordinance cartridge. This cartridge is very similar to .44 Russian but has a smaller diameter bullet (.422) and a slightly tapered chambre. I have seen these shot with .44-40 bullets that are .427 in diameter. These revolvers were loaded with smokeless from the get-go in 1890 using ballastite, a smokeless propellant. For an additional fee on top of the price I can have the chambres slightly reamed so that they will accept .44 Russian cartridges. That way you can buy an off-the-shelf ammunition without the need to hand load. However these are quite easy to hand load and source components for. The revolver is located in Calgary AB for local delivery or pickup. Or I can ship it nationwide too.
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16284 impressions
487 views
Calgary, AB4 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, BC6 days ago
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