A cast copper alloy, forged steel and carved and engraved wood flintlock travelling Pistol (Blanderas) with with folding bayonet. Overall length 32.0cm., barrel length 18.8cm., bore diameter at the muzzle 26mm., bayonet length 16.3cm., length with bayonet 47.0cm. England, London, late 18th - early 19th century. The pistol was ment for small-bore shooting and served as a self-protection weapon. This variety was invented by English gunsmiths in the late 18th-early 19th century. The pistol was especially popular among naval officers and was also used as a close combat weapon. The mark on barrel was used in Birmingham and London (Tower) to mark barrels made for private weapons. In London the mark of this type was used in 1682-1831. In satisfactory condition. Traces of corrosion to steel; chips to wood, rounded butts. Pistols of this type are rare in Russian museum and private collections. Due to its age and structure, the pistol belongs to fine antique arms of great cultural importance. The Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve's expert report.

A cased pair of 16-bore forged engraved steel, silver inlaid, carved wood flintlock pistols with accessories. Overall length 32.1cm.; barrel length 17.2cm. England, London, Nataniel Trevi, 1740s. Barrels are two-part, one of the parts screws off at breech end. London Arms Company marks on barrels: GP ("Gunmakers Proof") below crown, F below crown and V below crown. Flask and ramrod, are, apparently, from the other set. This set including a cased pair of flintlock pistols with accessories belongs to antique arms and is of historical and cultural importance. The State Historical Museum's expert report.

16000

A a 9-bore forged steel and wood percussion pepperbox pistol inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Restoration of trigger-guard and trigger. Overall length 23.6cm.; barrels length 11.8cm. Turkey (?), 2nd quarter 19th century. The pistol in question is a fine example of tailor-made combat firearms and is of historical and cultural importance. The State Historical Museum's expert report.

1000

Breast-plate and lateral plates of armour. Expert report
   

13000

A forged steel and carved walnut 18-bore double-barrelled flintlock sporting gun. Overall length 121.4cm.; barrel length 81.0cm. Master's mark Chassin Senior, France, Saint Etienne, 1845 - 1855. Straight chequered pistol grip, butt-caps chased with a tusky wild boar head. The gun was ment for small-shooting. The gun is a specimen of antique arms, it is of historical and cultural value and is of interest to antiquaries, museums and private collectors. The State Historical Museum's expert report.

5000

A brass engraved forged steel, wood and leather Italian officer's sabre. Overall length in scabbard 98.7cm.; length without scabbard 95.0cm.; barrel length 80.2cm.; barrel width 2.01cm. Italy, mid-19th century. Engraved VIVA L'ITALIA ("Long Live Italy!") on both sides of the blade. The sabre is of historical and cultural importance and is of interest to antiquaries, museums and private collectors. The State Historical Museum's expert report.

2000

A forged steel, metal, copper alloy and enamel masonic sword (the Order of Knights Templar), acid etching.
Blade length 76.0cm.; length on scabbard 97.0cm.; width at the bolster 2.3cm.
The inscription on the blade indicates that it belonged to , the United States, early 20th century.
The sword in question is a specimen of antique arms and is of historical and cultural importance.

2000

A cavalry broadsword with a knot and a scabbard. Steel, wood, cloth, metal, silver thread. Forging, engraving, needlework. Blade length 78.7cm.; blade width 2.4cm.; sabre length 95cm.; sabre length in scabbard 98.5cm. Knuckle-bow chased and further engraved with stylised foliage and monogram of George V of Hannover and chequered in pseudo-gothic style. The sword in question is a Hannover cavalry broadsword close to English combat cavalry broadswords of the year 1908 type, dating back to the 20th century. The State Historical Museum's expert report.

1800