"MUSKETOON"

One of the most vicious battles one can imagine were the battles at sea between the Great Ships of the Line. They would square off opposite one another and engage in a volley of cannons, primarily to disable the other ship, sometimes sinking the ship. The goal was to disable and BOARD the ship. Why? It was known as the PRIZE, the victorious crew and Captain, could sell the captured ship, and split the profits! To THAT end, we have the MUSKETOON. As the losing ship was unable to maneuver, the victorious ship threw grappling hooks attached to long ropes onto the ship, and pulled it along side, for the BOARDING. There the viciousness of battle was at it's peak. The ship would line up the sailors on the rail with their MUSKETOONS, and open fire. Since they we loaded with buck shot, or cut up carpenters nails, or broken glass, or broken chunks of metal, even pepper balls, when the fire was released it would take OUT 30 - 40 men in a hail of hell on earth. This allowed a victorious boarding and capture of the ship. THIS Musketoon made by renowned maker Philip Bond of London, is one such example, made in the 1730 -1740 period, it is well preserved and ALL original. It has a 16-1/2 inch "Trombone" barrel, and a very heavy stock, with Brass Butt Plate. The lock is well marked P. BOND. the mechanical action for the lock is PERFECT. In addition the military Proof marks are present and visible.

Considering this is 276 years old, or more, it is in splendid condition. the metal has a soft gray patina, and the wood has an excellent antique patina. The brass has that wonderful untouched mustard patina, and ALL parts are original to the Musketoon.

Imagine, this Musketoon is probably a Veteran, and eye witness, what have you, to all this history, when the Sun Never set on the British Empire. RARE and Wonderful, a exciting piece for any collection.  PRICE $4,850

This was one of THE EARLIEST forms of cannon fire, for that matter, one of the earliest type arms using black powder as a propellant. This altered the face of Warfare forever. No longer were Knights in Armor only "fair" game for other Knights, but they could be brought down by a "commoner" using a Baston À Feu. The overall length of the Bronze cannon is nine inches, and from end of barrel to the touch hole is six and one half inches. The bore is approximately 3/4 of an inch in diameter. The overall diameter of the cannon is about three inches at the broadest point. They are generally called Pole Cannons because it was the EARLIEST form of Trajectory. Mounted on a Pole of from six to eight feet, it was loaded, the fuse lit, and then the angle of the Pole determined the trajectory of the ball. Today, the remaining pole has been cut off and only about three feet remains. The Cannon has an excellent patina, and in all ways is absolutely 100% original and authentic. It is more than 700 years old, and is a SIGNIFICANT part of firearms development, and a significant part of arms changing the world. It would be the great ancestor of all our weapons of today.

This is truly and ANTIQUE arm of significant, and relevant history to antique arms, and at 700 years old plus, a seldom seen survivor of warfare of the Middle Ages. PRICE $1,795

Several pages of the history of this Weapon accompany the sale, detailing it's use, and it's historical significance

Perhaps NO OTHER pistol of this era evokes as much "nostalgia", adventure, history, and epic sea battle scenes as the British Sea Service Pistol. It is a MASSIVE pistol, of .54 caliber, with killing power at both ends. You see, when the first shot was fired, the pistol was flipped in the hand, and NOW you have lethal bludgeoning pistol, with a hard brass capped skull cracking butt! This Sea Service pistol, and very importantly so, still has it's original inspected Belt Hook. This pistol has ALL the military proof marks still remaining in both metal and wood.

This sea Service pistol has the 12 inch barrel, and STILL has it's original Ram Rod! The brass butt cap is marked 18 for it's ships rack number. The brass has that perfect patina, and the metal is in a light gray, with fine condition. The cocking action works perfectly, and all parts are original. The wood is all there, with only normal handling marks from 204 years of existence. These pistols made history, serving on all the British Ships of the Line, engaged in combat all over the world, against the French Fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. For those of you who have seen the Movie, " Master & Commander, The Far Side of the World" then you saw how "it was done" and the part these pistols played, in boarding and seizing the enemy ship. PRICE $ 3,250

PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION, ON PAGE 3, AMERICAN ARMS

This was the standard issue to all the British Foot Soldiers occupying India during the 18th and very early 19th centuries. It is marked on the lock with the designating Lion and Crown. In examination of this pistol, down the bore etc..it appears to be in unfired condition. An extremely pristine example of pistols that saw hard service. The mechanical action is in perfect working order. This pistol has never been cleaned, and the brass has an untouched perfect patina. The wood has a soft antique luster, and only very minor handling marks. ALL parts are original to the pistol, and even the screw heads have perfect slots. A very fine example of the British Army in India. PRICE $1,550

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