Antiques

  1. A Short Word on Antique Revolvers

    A Short Word on Antique Revolvers

    Revolvers are one of the most consistently popular firearms. A fantastic selection of antique revolvers available at Henry Krank now.
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  2. Early Self Loaders

    Early Self Loaders

    Smokeless powder heralded a new age in firearms development. Smokeless powder was therefore the ‘silver bullet’ of repeating firearms.
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  3. The Antique Purdey Collection at Henry Krank

    The Antique Purdey Collection at Henry Krank

    Henry Krank is extremely proud to launch The Purdey Collection, a category that is home to our fantastic collection of Antique Purdey Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols & Revolvers. 
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  4. The Henry Krank Glossary of Antique Firearm Terms

    The Henry Krank Glossary of Antique Firearm Terms

    To help the novice collector and those experienced in collecting antique firearms who may need a refresher, we've created a comprehensive glossary of common words and terms in relation to Antique Firearms.
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  5. Antique Cased Revolvers

    Antique Cased Revolvers

    It is often the case that many fine antique revolvers come cased, with their specific accessories in order to keep everything safe and together.
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  6. The Best Wheellocks Ever Built

    The Best Wheellocks Ever Built

    Tschinke Wheellock Rifles are some of the most unusual and heavily decorated guns you’re ever likely to see.
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  7. The Mauser Model 1871/84

    The Mauser Model 1871/84

    Invented by the Mauser brothers in 1871, and modified in 1884, the Mauser Model 1871/84 is one of the best black powder long arms ever fielded.
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  8. Antique English Guns & Rifles

    Antique English Guns & Rifles

    For the majority of gunmaking history, England has been at the very centre. Even today, English sporting guns are considered the best in the world.
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  9. The M1870 Berdan Rifle

    The M1870 Berdan Rifle

    The Berdan Rifle is unlike many of its contemporary rifles, in that it was widely fielded, and yet remains little known in the West.
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  10. The Unlikely Alliance of Pineapples and Guns

    The Unlikely Alliance of Pineapples and Guns

    What do pineapples and guns have in common? Absolutely nothing, but tell that to the gunmakers of the early 19th century.
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  11. Musings on the Mannlicher – The Steyr Model 1886

    Musings on the Mannlicher – The Steyr Model 1886

    The Steyr Mannlicher Model 1886 was one of the last black powder service rifles issued, and therefore is one of the most developed and the best.
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  12. General Jacob's Rifle

    General Jacob's Rifle

    The Jacob’s Rifle was an entirely new concept, consisting of the rifle itself, but also exploding ammunition using a fulminate of mercury cap. The idea was that a small unit of sharpshooters, armed with Jacob’s Rifle and ammunition could quickly destroy baggage trains and stores containing gunpowder.
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