{"title":"Antique Firearms","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wanzl","title":"Austrian Wänzl Extra-Korps Carbine – 14×33mm Rimfire – Obsolete Calibre","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVery scarce original 19th-century Austrian \u003cstrong\u003eWänzl Extra-Korps Carbine military rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and representing the early transition from muzzle-loading arms to metallic-cartridge breechloaders.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wänzl system converted earlier military rifles to a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-shot hinged breech-loading action\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a relatively short-lived but historically important step between the Lorenz muzzle-loader and later Werndl service rifles. The Extra-Korps carbine was specifically issued to Engineers and other special units, as such they are very scarce on the market today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example remains chambered for the \u003cstrong\u003eobsolete 14×33mm Wänzl rimfire cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains the substantial proportions and military character associated with the Extra-Korps pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting early cartridge military rifle and an attractive addition to an Austrian, European or general 19th-century arms collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good original antique condition with age-related wear, marks and patina throughout. Previous period wrist repair on the stock. The metalwork and stock show the expected evidence of military service and more than 150 years of age. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Firearm \/ Legal Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an original pre-1939 antique firearm in the obsolete \u003cstrong\u003e14×33mm Wänzl rimfire calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e and is offered \u003cstrong\u003estrictly as a collector’s curiosity or ornament per\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968\u003c\/strong\u003e, subject to the statutory antique-firearm criteria. No ammunition is included or offered with this rifle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact for world-wide shipping. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castlereagh Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59421340631385,"sku":null,"price":745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/0960\/2905\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2ef265f8-08cd-4031-bec3-63bbfe3deaea.jpg?v=1789398905"},{"product_id":"monkey-tail","title":"Very early 1860 Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” Volunteer Rifle – Serial No. 218 – With Yataghan Bayonet","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” percussion breech-loading volunteer rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edated 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e and carrying the notably low \u003cstrong\u003eserial number 218 and Whitworth rifling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA very early example from the first year of production, not long after experiments and trials and were completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monkey Tail was one of the best-known British capping breech-loading rifle designs of the mid-19th century, developed during the rapid transition from muzzle-loading arms towards practical breech-loading military rifles. This example is a \u003cstrong\u003eVolunteer-pattern rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced for the flourishing Volunteer movement rather than standard government issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle retains the distinctive hinged “Monkey Tail” breech mechanism from which the pattern takes its familiar name, together with its long military-style stock and fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the rifle is a \u003cstrong\u003eyataghan-form sword bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e, which fits the rifle correctly and gives the piece considerable display presence. The bayonet is offered with the rifle as a period matching though it is not original to the rifle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching numbers including the stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003e1860 date, early serial number 218, Volunteer configuration and fitted bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a particularly attractive example of an important early British breech-loading rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good original antique condition with age-related wear, marks, patina and surface oxidation consistent with military\/volunteer use and more than 160 years of age. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique firearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered strictly as an antique collector’s item, curiosity or ornament per Section 58 GB. No ammunition is included or offered with the rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery included in the price, please contact for international shipping. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castlereagh Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59421540122969,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/0960\/2905\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4bea83ab-d63d-4c11-bbbe-16be10268349.jpg?v=1789399706"},{"product_id":"prussian","title":"French M1777 Musket – Prussian Capture \u0026 Conversion – Napoleonic Era Military Firearm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Model 1777 military musket\u003c\/strong\u003e, subsequently taken into \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian service and converted\/altered for continued military use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly atmospheric survivor from the Napoleonic\/post Napoleonic period. This is a French \u003cstrong\u003eM1777-pattern form\u003c\/strong\u003e with later Prussian military adaptation, unit marked to 10IR. 3c. 82 - in other words 10th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Company weapon 82. The piece shows the sort of cross-national service history often seen in arms captured, reissued and modified during the long European wars of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, though it requires further research to ascertain its exact history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantial restamping on components, I believe likely done when percussion converted and perhaps serialised. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron work is overall quite good for the age. Interestingly, the barrel appears to be either shortened (known to happen on Prussian issues French weapons), or is factory shorter. It is closer to a 'dragoon' length than a standard Charleville pattern musket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket retains its substantial military stock, also stamped JR (infantry regiment), iron furniture and period lockwork, with surviving French manufacture\/arsenal character consistent with the De Tulle proudction. The percussion conversion appears to be Germanic, likely Prussian, plausibly done as the weapon was likely retained in service for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall strong display piece for a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eNapoleonic arms, French military firearms, Prussian militaria or early European service weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Worthy of further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original antique condition with substantial age-related wear, marks, patina and evidence of service. The strong requires a 'Dutchman' repair towards the barrel end. The barrel bands sit rather loosely on the wood likely due to shrinkage, though it is repairable. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique firearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original muzzle-loading antique firearm offered strictly as a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector’s item, curiosity or ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e. Section 58 GB. No ammunition is included or offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery included in the price. 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