Antique weapons
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Probably the wrong section but hey,
A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
saleen836 said:
Probably the wrong section but hey,
A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
Holt & Company - Norfolk based, google will be your friend. My neighbour sold his fathers collection through them. A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
Edited for link: http://www.holtandcompany.co.uk/ Fill yer boots....
Edited by Whatty on Friday 4th September 16:30
saleen836 said:
Probably the wrong section but hey,
A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
Have you a picture? They sound like they may be similar to mine.A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
jshell said:
illmonkey said:
Shotguns? What, like guns that fire shot?
What are you on about? The OP said muzzle-loaders.OP, I'd approach one of the auction houses for a valuation. That'll give some clue and possibly the best method of sale.
d PlankHalb said:
saleen836 said:
Probably the wrong section but hey,
A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
Have you a picture? They sound like they may be similar to mine.A friends father is looking to sell some antique weapons, they are; 2 matchlock muzzle loading muskets and a flintlock muzzle loading musket, all thre are believed to be of Indo-persian origin, to start he is after an estimate of date of production,value and the best place to sell them.
spidermanUK said:
Holts for cheap and cheerful, Bonhams for the more expensive pieces. Bonhams WILL negotiate on their commission rates. I sold a triple barrelled shotgun through them a couple of years ago.Speak to Chris Austyn on 020 7393 3815, he's the Director of Sporting Guns.
With respect, these are in no way 'Sporting Guns'. There is an outfit in Lewes do antique weapons and militaria, Wallis & Wallis, the head guy there might have a pretty good idea. he used to be the Militaria man on Antiques Roadshow.They look tasty I must say.
Other people who might give you some guidance are Glendinings, Spink or Dix Noonan Webb, all in London. They also have some knowledge of antique weapons.
For good stuff, London is the place to sell.
Edited by cardigankid on Friday 4th September 18:37
Years ago I met a guy who had a smashed nose and an odd scab line on his forehead. Turned out him and his brother decided to cut the barrels of their dads shotguns for something to do. Trouble is if you hold said modified guns like they do on films they tend to fly up with the kickback! Cue smack on face. 
Not sure if that's true but having fired shottys I can understand the forces behind it and could well understand that this could happen. Anyone confirm this?
I was told you hold your hand at the front top of the barrel to stop it bucking.
Not sure if that's true but having fired shottys I can understand the forces behind it and could well understand that this could happen. Anyone confirm this?
I was told you hold your hand at the front top of the barrel to stop it bucking.
GTIR said:
Years ago I met a guy who had a smashed nose and an odd scab line on his forehead. Turned out him and his brother decided to cut the barrels of their dads shotguns for something to do. Trouble is if you hold said modified guns like they do on films they tend to fly up with the kickback! Cue smack on face.
Not sure if that's true but having fired shottys I can understand the forces behind it and could well understand that this could happen. Anyone confirm this?
Quite likely, particularly if held one-handed! The vid on youtube with the tart getting smacked on the nose by the Desert Eagle is a cracker.Not sure if that's true but having fired shottys I can understand the forces behind it and could well understand that this could happen. Anyone confirm this?
OK, OK, I'll join in: Would everybody stop getting shot!
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