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 Remington New Model Police Model 1865 38 Rimfire Conversion Antique Revolver
$2250
Remington New Model Police Model 1865 38 Rimfire Conversion Antique Revolver
Howdy Townpost! I've got a nice little uncommon and good condition subcompact Remington for sale now! This started its life as a Remington Model 1865 New Model Police as a cap and ball percussion revolver in .36 caliber. Many of these were never percussion guns as they existed in a weird transition period. And Remington made some of them from the ground up as cartridge guns. This one most likely was in inventory as a percussion revolver and was turned into a .38 rimfire cartridge revolver based on the serial number, in my opinion. These are one of the more rare and lesser known Remington cap and ball guns that were made. Remington only made 18,000 between 1865 and 1873. So they are relatively uncommon and scarce gun today. This is actually my personal favorite model of Remington percussion revolver they're a very handy subcompact-sized gun by today's standards they're bigger and much more comfortable in the hand in the grip than the pocket models but nice and light unlike the full size military .44s and they point very naturally. This particular example is in very good condition the nickel is a very high percentage of coverage some of the original silver plate is still visible on the trigger guard and some of the low areas. The color case hardening is still very colorful and defined on the hammer (pictured). The grips have been refinished but they are the originals. The wood grain is very interesting and beautiful in my opinion. The bore is in excellent condition especially for a Civil War era black powder firearm. This was likely carried in a police officer's holster and not fired much. It was well taken care of and the clean and good condition bore and chambres are reflection of that. The the mechanical function of this firearm is excellent as well. When I got the firearm it was actually in amazing condition to begin with and the mechanical function was perfect. It locks up and times perfectly. The hammer and the trigger pull are very crisp, light and smooth. And didn't require any adjustment, Remington did the job and they did it right the first time. The entire revolver has been taken apart and given a gunsmith's cleaning and was reassembled and lightly oiled. I came across a nice little Hunter leather holster at a gun show and found that it fit this gun very well so it's included as a freebie with the gun (pictured). The revolver is located in Calgary AB for local delivery or pickup. Or I can ship it nationwide too.
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Calgary, AB4 days ago
Photo of PREMIUM COLLECTOR LISTING – NORINCO SKS TYPE $950
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$950
PREMIUM COLLECTOR LISTING – NORINCO SKS TYPE $950
Up for sale is a premium-condition Factory 26 NORINCO SKS Type 56, one of the most desirable and collectible Chinese SKS variants. This rifle has all matching numbers, an excellent shiny bore, and comes with its original accessories, making it superior to the standard surplus SKS offerings including  original box. Sling and two more clippers included in the package.  If local pickup then one box of non corrosive amo (7.62×39) included. Caliber: 7.62×39 Barrel: 20.5” chrome-line                                           Class: Non-Restricted (PAL required) ALL visible serial numbers match including magazine. Up for sale is a premium-condition Factory 26 SKS Type 56, one of the most desirable and collectible Chinese SKS variants. This rifle has all matching numbers, an excellent shiny bore, and comes with its original accessories, making it superior to the standard surplus SKS offerings. The rifle features: Semi-automatic, gas-operated action Blued finish with silver bolt & carrier Hooded post front sight, U-notch adjustable rear sight Two-piece military wood stock with finger-grooved forearm Checkered brown polymer handguard Cleaning rod, sling swivels, smooth steel buttplate with trapdoor cleaning kit Attached cruciform folding bayonet (correct for Factory 26 rifles) This is not your average SKS — it’s a well-preserved, early-pattern military example with collector appeal. Condition Bore: Excellent, bright & shiny Metal: Only slight handling marks and tiny scratches — no rust or pitting Wood: Only mild storage marks, no cracks Fully functional, smooth action, strong lockup Bayonet fully intact and operates properly Stored carefully and handled minimally. This is a rifle that will stand out in any SKS collection. Comes With (Complete Kit) Original box Oiler bottle Stripper clip Cleaning rod Cleaning kit in buttplate Bayonet (installed) For a serious buyer  included are a SKS original sling and additional clipper. Hard to find SKS examples that are this complete — most rifles are missing at least one or two items. Price $950 (Price reflects matching numbers, Factory 26 production, excellent bore, and full accessory kit. Serious buyers only.) PAL Required. PAL will be verified. FTF meetup and cash or EMT payment options considered. Can ship, we can discuss options. Valid Canadian PAL required. Local meet preferred. Other options will be considered.
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Ottawa, ON4 days ago
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