Authentic Antique Firearms: Flintlocks, Early American, and Classic "Pirate" Guns!
These are all an antique firearms, made well before 1898, black powder and muzzle-loading,
and do not require a FFL, all are legal to own in all US states. Don't pass these up!



Fine 18th Century Jean Gosuin Flintlock Pistol

18th Century Belgian Flintlock Pistol by Jean Gosuin, signed “Gosuin a Liege” on the lockplate. With walnut full stock and iron barrel band. Missing ramrod, otherwise in stellar condition, the wood with a nice dark patina, the flint still held in place by its leather cushion. Pistol length 9.75”. Mechanics appear to still work! However this is an antique, and not warranted safe to shoot without the aid of a skilled professional. With custom metal stand (entire display measures 9.75”L x 2.5”W x 5.25”H). Ex Ottawa, IL collection. More photos available upon request! #AF2083: $1500



A fantastic antique Belgian single shot .45 caliber percussion pistol. Originally made as a flintlock, it was converted to percussion in the mid 1800’s. With half octagonal barrel, carved walnut stock and wooden ramrod, brass trigger guard and embellishments. The wood is worn from use, the bore with some wear and oxidation. Mechanically good. Some wood loss near muzzle. Total length 8". Comes with custom metal stand. Many more photos available upon request! #AF2076: $1250


Incredible early English Flintlock Pistol c. 1808-1831

A gorgeous W. Ketland & Company flintlock pistol. W. Ketland & Co out of Birmingham England, .60 caliber black powder flintlock pistol with a single shot capacity and a 9" barrel. In exceptional condition, with solid wood grip and frame, engraved lock plate and smooth trigger. Nice brass trigger guard and pommel, the wood ramrod missing its original brass tip. A neat brass engravable name plate on the rear of the grip. Proofed with the Birmingham England proof marks and two other illegible proof marks. Left side of wood stamped “MS”, worn away from extensive use. Top of the barrel marked “LONDON”. Nice condition, with heavy wear from use and some metal oxidation. The wood shows antique repair in places. The smooth bore has a grain to it. The lock functions sporadically, so “cock with care”. Total length 14.25”. Ex Berlin, CT collection. More photos available upon request! * This pistol does not have a stand but I could make arrangements for one to be made on request. #AF2080: $2000



18th Century Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol

Measures 17” overall with a 10.5” .69 caliber smoothbore barrel. Banana shaped early lock with brass mounts, nice decorative scrollwork and inlays overall, and sporting a reinforced and heavy “skull cracker” butt. The wood excellent with smooth, rich, patina, the metal generally smooth. Action still functions! However this is an antique and please handle with care. A very impressive display piece! With custom metal stand (entire piece with stand measures 17”L x 3”W x 7”H. More photos available upon request! #AF2036: $1650



Early American Flintlock Pistol! US Model 1836

An excellent A. Waters Model 1836 .58 caliber flintlock pistol made from 1836-1841, only 41000 produced! The lockplate is stamped "A. Waters Milbury, MS. 1843". The barrel shank is stamped with the inspectors initials of "NWP". Two illegible proof cartouches stamped on the flat. Flintlock conversion to percussion during the period. Nice wood stock, fixed sights and full length ram-rod. Features an 8.5” barrel (entire pistol length 13.75”), walnut stock with swivel ramrod intact, although somewhat fused in place. In nice condition, the metal surfaces showing moderate handling wear from use. Some metal pitting on the barrel and lockplate, mottled dark brown patina on the barrel and hammer. Good dark bore with minor pitting. Wooden surfaces exhibit minor handling marks and surface wear. Action still functions! However this is an antique and please handle with care. With custom metal stand (entire display measures 13.75”L x 2”W x 6.75”H). A marvelous display piece! Ex Tallahassee, FL collection. #AF2077: $2250



Early American US Aston Pistol // Model 1842

An early American model 1842 US Aston & Company .58 caliber percussion pistol made in 1851. With brass trigger guard, grip tang, barrel band, and stamped hammer plate reads "MIDDTN / CONN / 1851" & "U.S. / H. ASTON & CO." Left side of barrel is marked "U.S. / GW"; "N" & "H" stamps on brass furniture; illegible cartouche on left side of stock. Smooth-bore, with nicely preserved 8” iron barrel. Overall 14.25”L. Condition: Good; wood stock with rich deep brown patina, some small cracks; barrel & lockplate have gray/brown patina with scattered pitting. Hammer stays at half cock, struggles at full cock but has a tight snap when the trigger is pulled. Ex San Antonio, TX collection. This is an antique, and not warranted safe to shoot without restoration and the aid of a skilled professional. With custom metal stand! (Not shown in these photos) Please ask to see more photos! #AF2102: $1950



Excellent "Pirate" Gun // European Percussion Pistol

A fantastic European percussion pistol dating from the early to mid 1800’s, the type commonly used by seafaring pirates at the time. A fantastic gun! Measures 10 1/4 inches long, with octagonal .55 caliber barrel, with finely-engraved trigger guard, hammer and hammer plate. With checkered wooden stock, the wood with a lovely reddish-brown patina. Tight and smooth action… the hammer stays at half and full cock with strong action. Beautifully preserved with only minor blemishes commensurate with age. This is an antique, and not warranted safe to shoot without restoration and the aid of a skilled professional. Ex Plainfield, NH collection. * This pistol does not have a stand but a custom stand could be made - please contact me for details. #AF2115: $1650 SOLD



Civil War Colt Model 1849 // The "Gun That Won The West"
Antique Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, manufactured in 1861, during the heat of the Civil War. In nice condition for its age, with all serial numbers correctly matching, and with its original wood grips. Signs of wear and use overall, including some pitting and various scuffs and dents, typical for a pistol of this age. The barrel has the two line Hartford address. The cylinder is worn and dinged from extensive wear and use, but still shows traces of a stagecoach robbing scene that was once engraved on it, along with “COLTS PATENT” and serial number. It cycles sporadically but tends to cock properly, however this is an antique and not warranted safe to shoot and it should not be attempted without the aid of an expert. An excellent addition to any collection! Colt Serial No. 188195. 4-inch octagonal barrel, .31 Caliber. Entire pistol length 9 inches. With custom metal stand (entire display stands 5 1/4” high). More photos available upon request! The Colt model 1849 is sometimes referred-to as “the Gun that Won the West” as it was the preferred sidearm of cowboys, outlaws and lawmen alike during the Gold Rush and Westward Expansion. #AF2067: $1650
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English Screw-Barrel "Box-lock" Flintlock Pocket Pistol, c. 1780.
Time of the Revolutionary War in America. Measures 7 1/2" long with 2 3/8" .45 caliber screw barrel, with lug on underside for removal, and cannon-turned muzzle. Breech with English proofs, forged integrally with frame and trigger strap. Frame, hammer, backstrap and breech have delicate scroll engraved with makers ribands Barbar/ London on the frame! All metal smooth and clean, in remarkably well-preserved condition. Mainspring apparently broken, but all else is mechanically fine. Stock with relief carved shell or fish-tail detail at barrel tang, overall about perfect! Very nice little gun by a well known and desirable maker. AR-YYK. Comes with custom metal stand! #52326: $1850
SOLD

USA Model 1819 .54 Caliber Flintlock Pistol, dated 1822.
Time of US Presidents James Monroe, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. US M1819 .54 caliber flintlock pistol. Incredible piece! Metal generally smooth and brown with just some very light pitting at the breech. Good lock and breech markings, dated 1822. Although the hammer is possibly a correct replacement the gun remains in its original flintlock configuration. Sliding safety functions fine but the gun will not hold at full cock, which could be easily repaired. The stock, while generally very good, exhibits a few problems. A 1" piece split out behind the band following the ramrod channel, and three places where wood filler was used to affect a repair. AR-YAK. Comes with custom metal stand! #52372: $4500
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East India Company Pistol! Pistol used by the British during the height of imperial supremacy and piracy on the "seven seas". Pattern 1858 Cavalry Service India pistol dated 1867. This gun saw a lot of use for a very long period of time. A .65 caliber EIG East India Company percussion pistol with barrel, lock, trigger and hammer in white metal; trigger guard, butt, and ramrod keeper in brass. Lockplate stamped with a Crown and "EIG", the date 1867 and "Birmingham". The pistol is complete with capture rod and lanyard ring. The trigger maintains a strong pull. The stock has been refinished and the metal is a bit pitted and rough, common for metal which has seen extended use in salty sea air. A fantastic piece with rich history! Ex-Heritage Auctions. Ref.: R.E. Brooker British Military Pistols 1603-1888, page 105 fig 116, and C. H. Roads The British Soldier's Firearm, page 115 fig 229-230. #52632x2: $2600 SOLD

Early American Flintlock Gun! 1836.
An excellent A. Waters Model 1836 .54 cal. flintlock pistol made from 1836-1841, 41000 produced. Features 8" round smooth bore barrel, walnut stock with swivel ramrod intact, action functioning, lockplate engraved with “A. Waters Milbury MS 1836”. Wonderfully preserved! Total length 14 inches. With custom metal stand. Ex South Dakota private collection. #AF2018:
SOLD


Antique Flintlock “Pirate” Gun! Late 1700’s - early 1800’s.
Very large and heavy early flintlock pistol with 9" octagon to flared round barrel, tulip head metal ramrod, and walnut stock. Various brass parts show small B stamps, good overall condition with functioning action. Total length over 15 inches! With custom metal stand. Classic "piratey" form! Ex South Dakota private collection. #AF2019:
SOLD



German Single-Shot Percussion Pistol, Mid-1800's
A beautiful 19th Century German single-shot percussion pistol. With choice walnut wood stock, nicely engraved lock and hammer, the top of the barrel is stamped SOHEN-SUHL, engraved brass trigger guard and pommel. Lock action still registers and the octagon barrel measures 8", .54 bore with no rifling. All metal is gray patina with brown age freckling, overall in excellent condition. Total length 14 inches. With custom metal stand (entire piece stands 7 1/4” high. Not in functioning condition. Ex Willoughby, Ohio, collection. #AF2012: $1500
SOLD

18th Century Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol
This one comes from my own private collection! A great Ottoman flintlock holster pistol, 16" overall with slightly flared 10 1/2” .69 caliber smoothbore barrel. The top of the barrel covered with etched, engraved, and brass inlaid decoration. Lock also covered with brass inlay work with nice detail of gadrooned tail on the frizzen spring. All brass furniture with engraved decoration including crescent moon and stars on the butt cap and wrist escutcheon. The stock is excellent with nice patina but is broken/ split along the edges of the barrel on both sides for the last 3" of the forestock. Also a few small chips at the edge of the buttcap on the left side. A fine quality example and readily restorable. With custom metal stand (entire piece with stand measures 16”L x 3”W x 7.25”H, and weighs 4.64 lbs). A gorgeous display piece! Ex Heritage Auctions, Dallas, TX. Click any photo for expanded view! #AF2007: $1950
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Early American Flintlock Pistol. United States Model 1816!

An Early American model 1816 pistol, originally flintlock, converted to percussion by the Drum Method, manufactured by Simeon North, Middletown, Connecticut. A rare find! In exceptional overall condition, with beautiful patina. The action is tight and appears to be in great mechanical order. The metal generally smooth and clean with nice proofs at barrel breech and good lock markings. There are scattered about a few areas of light pitting and a few minor dents. Lock-plate smooth and dark from case-hardening. The wood excellent with smooth, rich, patina. An extremely nice example of this very early US issue pistol, primarily for mounted use. 15 1/4” long! In 1816 the Federal Government ordered 20,000 Flintlock Pistols designated the Model of 1816 from Simeon North, a gun manufacturer in Middletown, Connecticut. Between 1817 and 1820, over 19,000 pistols had been delivered to Government Arsenals, including this fine example. With custom metal stand (entire piece with stand measures 15.25”L x 2.5”W x 7.75”H. A gorgeous display piece! More photos available upon request. Ex Harrisburg, PA collection. #AF2087: $2100 SOLD



Spanish, late 17th - early 18th century AD. Extremely rare signal cannon! Huge and heavy for the type. Cast of iron, this was used to communicate from ships to land, and worked just like a large cannon but smaller. Nice original patina. A true artifact from a Spanish galleon from the height of the treasure trade and piracy. Ex-Don Elder collection, Sarasota FL, acquired from a Texas estate. Very rare! Measures 10-3/4" long. This monster weighs 10 lbs! #AXSC4-12772: $825 SOLD

Spanish, late 17th - early 18th century AD. Extremely rare signal cannon! Cast of iron, this was used to communicate from ships to land, and worked just like a large cannon but in miniature. Excellent depiction of two crossed swords on top between the "lug" handles. Nice original patina. A true artifact from a Spanish galleon from the height of the treasure trade and piracy. Ex-Don Elder collection, Sarasota FL, acquired from a Texas estate. Very rare! Measures 3-3/4" long. #SC6-12774: $750 SOLD

Spanish, late 17th - early 18th century AD. Extremely rare signal cannon! Cast of bronze, this was used to communicate from ships to land, and worked just like a large cannon but in miniature. Nicely polished with excellent surfaces. Small "sight" grooves above fuse-hole and at tip of barrel. One "lug" handle broken off in antiquity. A true artifact from a Spanish galleon from the height of the treasure trade and piracy. Ex-Don Elder collection, Sarasota FL, acquired from a Texas estate. Very rare! Measures 3-7/8" long. #SC8-12773: $525 SOLD

Spanish Percussion Lock Belt Pistol, mid to late 18th century.
A fantastic and huge gun! Measures 14" long with 7 1/2" .65 caliber smoothbore octagon-to-round barrel. Engraved decoration where the barrel steps down to round. Gun very heavy and very "thick" overall. All brass furniture with the exception of the iron barrel band. Stock with checkered butt and incise carved rays emanating from the brass buttcap. Stock overall excellent with nice smooth patina and just one very old minor hairline under the lock, not effecting soundness. Incised carved decoration on the underside of the forestock. Overall completely untouched! Iron belt hook opposite the lock. The gun does not stay at cock but could easily be repaired. The ramrod is absent. Nice example of this novel ignition system! 13 1/2" (34 cm) long! AR-N2BK. Comes with custom metal stand! #52373:
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Antique Flintlock “Pirate” Gun! Late 1700’s - early 1800’s.
This is a Spanish single-shot flintlock pistol with an engraved lockplate converted to a great percussion hammer in the form of a lion. The trigger guard, hammer, and the two pike designs under the barrel are engraved, and there is attractive cross-hatching on the grip. The owner's name, Juan Iribe is inscribed on the top of the barrel and the pistol is inscribed "1845" on the right side of the barrel. The flintlock is 13 in. long overall and the barrel is 7 inches long. This pistol is the type brought from Spain to Mexico and used out West in the mid 1800's. The hammer and trigger are in working order, and the pistol has a nice patina. There is no ramrod, and there is a thin crack on the right side of the wood side near the barrel and a small piece of wood missing from the left side near the muzzle, but they do not detract from the appearance of the gun. With custom metal stand. Classic "piratey" form! Ex Sarasota, FL collection.
#AF2014: $1800
SOLD



French Conversion Flintlock - Percussion Gendarme Pistol, Early 1800's
Wonderful French conversion pistol, starting life as a flintlock and having been converted to percussion in the mid 1800’s. It features a 5" .60 smoothbore barrel, single front band, maker marked lock. Left side of barrel is stamped 986. Left side of stock is lightly stamped 28G?.Tang is stamped A N ? Features all iron furniture. Metal is a dark, almost chocolate brown. Wood is excellent with some minor chipping at pommel. Comes with custom metal stand. ex Willoughby, OH collection. Classic "piratey" form! #AF2011: $1450
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European Conversion Flintlock - Percussion Pistol, Early 1800's.
Fantastic European conversion pistol, starting life as a flintlock and having been converted to percussion in the mid 1800’s. This high quality pistol features a 10 1/2" octagon barrel in .54 bore, iron furniture,incised and checkered full length stock and converted from flintlock to percussion. Hammer appears to be a period replacement. All metal is a dark gun metal gray with brown toning and age spotting overall. The stocks show scattered light abrasions, some larger areas of flattening of checkered stock and an old repaired crack on left side. Hammer will not cock. Nice overall appearance. Comes with custom metal stand. ex Willoughby, OH collection. A very large and impressive gun, with classic "piratey" form! #AF2013: $2100
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United States! Early Model 1819 Pistol
US M1819 SS Smoothbore .54 Caliber Pistol. Originally flintlock, converted to percussion by the Drum Method, manufactured by Simeon North, Middletown, Connecticut. Metal generally smooth and clean with nice proofs at barrel breech and good lock markings. There are scattered about a few areas of light pitting and a few minor dents. Lock-plate smooth and dark from case-hardening, the sliding safety absent. Wood really excellent with smooth, rich, patina, untouched. Inspector's cartouche, "V" and small hand carved letter D in wood opposite lock. Nice example of this early US issue pistol, primarily for mounted use. 15 1/2" long! #AF2006:
PRICE REDUCED! $1800 SOLD