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Tower 1862 Percussion Lock Mechanism

Al Fraser — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:16:07 +0000

Original, marked Crown over VR, TOWER, dated 1862.

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.577 Minie Ball (25)

Al Fraser — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:11:12 +0000

Lot of 25 only. Cast lead, old with surface oxidation for use in .58 cal. muzzle loading rifles. Grooved surface for lubrication. Vintage casting but not Civil War.

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Military Percussion Caps Pursall & Co.

Al Fraser — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:09:28 +0000

One tin containing Military Percussion Caps. Quantity of 250 on label but tin is open, looks full, so sold as is. Extra powerful, for use only in military percussion rifles.

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Balkan/Ottoman Percussion Musket

Al Fraser — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:02:54 +0000

Percussion lock mechanism works on half and full cock. 45 inches overall, 29 ¾ inch barrel. Bore is approximately .68 inch with corrosion. As found condition, not cleaned. Very ornate woodwork and brass covering. Sold as a cultural artifact, antique firearm, no license required to purchase.

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Balkan/Ottoman Flintlock Musket

Al Fraser — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:19:41 +0000

External flint lock mechanism Miquelet action, no flint present, action moves but does not cock. 53 ½ inches overall, barrel 42 inches. Bore is .62 inches approximately. As found, uncleaned. Bore is poor with corrosion, small dent at muzzle as shown in photo. Sold as a cultural artifact, antique firearm, no license required to purchase.

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Muzzle loading pistol barrel

Al Fraser — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:45:38 +0000

11 ½ inch length, .60 inch bore diameter. Smooth bore in good condition with lots of shine and some light corrosion.

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British 1813 Indian Contract Flintlock pistol

Al Fraser — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:12:09 +0000

Frequently referred to as Indian Allies or 1813 Indian Contract pistols this is an example of the British Ordnance department using various Birmingham based manufacturers to produce a British Ordnance pistol that was given to the indigenous people in Canada to strengthen Britian’s defence of Canada during the War of 1812. Lock maker marked Hampton with crown and arrow viewer’s mark. Barrel 9 inches, overall 15 inches. Bore .65 inch smoothbore, clear with signs of corrosion. Top of barrel has 2 British proofs and one on barrel tang. Initials marked into wood on left side of grip as shown in photo. Strong spring and works well on full and half cock. Wooden ramrod. Very researchable and uniquely Canadian.

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Percussion replacement nipples

Al Fraser — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:10:12 +0000

Standard ¼ “-28 thread for No. 11 percussion cap. Steel, not stainless. Pkg. of 6.

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Pocket Pistol Percussion Lock

Al Fraser — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:19:14 +0000

Very small percussion lock, 3 1/8 inches long, for pocket pistol. Spring is included but not sure if it fits this lock. Sold “as is”, may not be functional.

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Percussion nipple protector Reproduction

Al Fraser — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:29:52 +0000

Well made reproduction of nipple protector for percussion rifle.

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