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Snider Enfield Mk III long rifle T. Turner private purchase

Al Fraser — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:06:07 +0000

High quality Snider Enfield Mk III rifle made by Thomas Turner & Sons, Birmingham for private purchase or volunteer forces use. Original Birmingham stock cartouche is still visible with Thomas Turner roundel stamped nearby. Beautifully made Trade rifle with Crown over VR and Enfield 1869 lock. Stock has name J.Waldron at left side wrist and setup initials on wood stock just above trigger. Used and well cared for with some marks from use. Bore is good to very good with some black powder corrosion evident. Barrel has T.Turner on top ahead of rear sight. Original early round end cleaning rod, firing pin protector and uncommon rear sight cover stamped SNIDER.

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Prussian Model 1871 Short Rifle (Jagerbusche)

Al Fraser — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:26:56 +0000

Single barrel band, curved finger rest at grip and shorter 29 3/8 inch barrel stepped at muzzle. This rifle mounts the Model 1871 sword bayonet on a lug on the right side of the nose cap. Cal. 11 x 60R (.43 Mauser), single shot. Bore is excellent, strong rifling and shine. This specimen dated 1885 year of production. Produced by German state armoury in Danzig with Crown over DANZIG on top of the chamber with the king’s cypher crown “FW” below. Steel butt tang has regimental marking and rack number R. E over 7.129. Serial numbers match with the last 2 digits repeated on small parts throughout. Proof markings still visible on wooden stock. Antique rifle, no license required to purchase.

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Powder Flask spouts (4)

Al Fraser — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:55:39 +0000

Lot of 4 used powder flash spouts sold “as is” for collection or restoration.

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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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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 (6)

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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