Antique Handguns

Just back from Cerakoting!  Belgian-made copy of a S&W .44-40 Double Action revolver. This revolver is a six shot, double action model with a 6-inch barrel and is chambered in 44-40 Winchester — as is marked (“44 WCF”) on the frame. There is no maker marking, but it appears to be a Clement. The action works fine in double action and single action with good timing and a slight “wiggle” at full cock. The extractor works fine. The bore is excellent with sharp rifling and just scattered light freckling– I’d rate that at 8/10. The metal had a black/brown patina finish with some minor pitting when I found it. It is missing its cylinder rod retention pin, but that does not affect function. I’ve just had it professionally repaired, polished and Cerakoted in the handsome “Crushed Silver” Cerakote color. You’re getting a very practical carry revolver with a weather-durable finish, chambered in a potent caliber, at an affordable price. (UBKZ-585) $1,275

Belgian-made Montenegrin revolver. This massive revolver is a five shot, double action model and is chambered in 44-40 Winchester. The frame is marked “44”. The action works fine in double and single action with good timing and tight lock up. The frame is marked “BELGIUM”. The bore is good, with distinct rifling with some pits, but it is need of a good cleaning. So to be safe I’d rate it at 5/10. The metal is mostly patina with some shallow pitting. The bluing on the cylinder is remarkably good,, for its age. It has bone grips. The extractor ring lifts and drops, but is not the type that pops down automatically. While not a very practical shooter, it is a working .44-40  and definitely has a great Steampunk vibe. (IEL-588) $925

Belgian-made Montenegrin revolver. This massive revolver is a five shot, double action model and is chambered in .44-40 Winchester. Barrel rib is marked “.44 Winchester Cartridge” . The action works fine in double and single action with good timing and tight lock up. The frame is marked “BELGIUM”. The bore is good, with distinct rifling and some scattered pits. I’d rate it at 5/10. Metal in now mostly patina, with some pitting. It has bone grips. While not a very practical shooter, it is a working .44-40, and it definitely has a great Steampunk vibe. (IEL-587) $975

S&W .38 S&W 5-shot Safety Hammerless (Lemon Squeezer) revolver. About 90% original nickel. Grips are in excellent condition (may be replicas). Bore has excellent rifling, and no noticeable pitting. I’d rate it 9/10. (#PLL-567) $950

Ultra-rare Colt New Service .44-40 revolver, with 6-shot swing-out cylinder. First year of production (1898)! Only the first 250 were made in 1898–of more than 900,000 produced—and hence are legally antique. This revolver’s blue finish appears original, but is now mostly patina. Bluing is present only on trigger and ejector rod. Right grip has a large chip at the heel. Both of the black gutta percha grips have evenly mellowed to a chocolate color. Bore has very good rifling, with some very noticeable pits at mid-bore that probably won’t affect accuracy. I’d rate the bore at 5/10. This revolver came from a ranch in eastern Washington. A pair of pre-medallion Pachmayr grips are also included. (EPLR-081) Firm price: $3,500

Scarce Colt Model 1878 .44-40 Double Action. From the first year of production–serial number under 250! Shipped with a 7-1/2″ round barrel, nickel and blue finish and hard rubber grips. Loads from a side-loading gate, like a Colt SAA. The included Colt factory letter confirms that it was shipped on February 6, 1883, as part of a 25-gun shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York City, chambered in .44-40 with 7-1/2″ barrel. Overall very good condition. Has an older re-nickel frame finish with some flaking, particularly on the cylinder (see photos), and black gutta percha grips. This is a re-done “two tone” Colt, with a blued barrel and ejector assembly. Barrel is a possible replacement or perhaps re-blued. Bore is shiny with Very Good+ rifling. I’d rate it at 8/10. This gun would look great if the cylinder were either polished and re-nickeled or de-plated and re-blued. Good shootable bore. (EBUR-583) Price:$1,875

Army & Navy C.S.L. retailer-marked Webley & Scott “WG” Army Model double action .455 Eley Revolver with 6ӊsolid rib barrel. The “WG” Army Model was widely purchased from Army & Navy Cooperative Society, Ltd. (C.S.L.) stores and other retailers by British officers in the late 19th century. This one has the Army & Navy C.S.L. marking on the top of the barrel. Standard blade and notch service sights, “‘WG’ ARMY MODEL” on the left side of the top strap, “455/476” on the left side of the barrel lug, the Webley patent and bullet trademark on the left side of the frame, “9875” on the right side of the frame and left side of the heel, “8846” also on the left side of the grip frame, matching “875” on the back of the cylinder, mis-matched “9253” on the inside of the grips. Has a correct a lanyard ring on the butt. Very fine condition with 95% plus original nickel plating, minor flaking, and light scratches and marks. The grips are very good and have some small chips and bruises, a splice on the front left panel, and mild handling wear. Mechanically fine condition.  Bore has Excellent rifling, with no pitting. I’d rate the bore at 10/10. (EEEY-509) Firm Price: $1,795

Very good+ condition antique British Webley Mark I revolver. Originally made in .455 caliber, later the cylinder was shaved to accept .45 ACP in moon clips. Revolver is mechanically excellent and has all matching serial numbers including frame, barrel, and cylinder. Marked  “ENGLAND” on left side of barrel. Not import marked. Shows Royal Navy use with the “N” marking on the backstrap and a large Broad Arrow on the cylinder strap. Metal finish is nice original blue showing a little normal wear. Cylinder has a little pitting. Bore is bright and excellent with good rifling. I’d rate the bore at 6/10. Checkered hard rubber grips have a good tight fit and show some normal handling marks and wear, but no cracks or chips. Shoot only mild .45 ACP handloads through this revolver. A nice antique Webley Mark I revolver! (EBYM-106): Firm Price: $1,550

Very good condition antique British Webley Mark I revolver. Originally made in .455 caliber, later the cylinder was shaved to accept .45 ACP in moon clips. Revolver is mechanically excellent. Has 70% faded blue, fair grips, 4” barrel. The metal finish has mild high edge wear on the barrel and frame and cylinder. It has some thinning on finish on the frame. The left side has several British proof marks. The barrel has ENGLAND stamped on it. The frame has WEBLEY/MARK I / PATENTS. Has a large Broad Arrow on the cylinder strap. The grip frame has a lanyard loop. The brown checkered grips are in good condition, with the exception of the bottom of the right grip, which has a ¾-inch wide scrape. Bore has Very Good+ rifling, with a few scattered light pits. I’d rate it at 9/10. Serial # 140xx. Shoot only mild .45 ACP handloads through this revolver. A good shootable example of a Webley Mark I revolver. (EPYL-505): Firm Price: $1,450

Colt Model 1892 .38 Long Colt “New Army & Navy” First Issue, first year of production, with a very low serial number — number 80! 6-shot swing-out cylinder revolver, 4 ½” barrel. Nickel Finish. (Possibly re-nickeled.) Hammer and trigger are gold washed (that finish is thinning.) Good mechanically. Bore has Very Good rifling, with minor pitting. I’d rate it at 7/10. Nice grips with one very small chip. I found this great old revolver languishing in a pawn shop in Florida. I’m also including a very nice pre-War tooled right-hand leather belt holster (floral pattern, with nice contrast) that fits it well. (BCL-501) Firm Price: $875