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Antique Pistols
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Early Self Loaders
Smokeless powder heralded a new age in firearms development. Smokeless powder was therefore the ‘silver bullet’ of repeating firearms.Continue reading -
The Balkan Flintlock Pistol
The Balkans is an area with a rich and bloody history, and the weapons a person carried were a visual display of their wealth and ability in a constantly conflicted region.Continue reading -
Antique Wheellocks - Cutting Edge Technology
Early gunmakers would most likely have been schooled as clockmakers (hence the reason a number of gun parts share names with clock parts), and this is evident in the wheel lock mechanism.Continue reading -
Queen Anne's Revenge
The majestic name of Queen Anne lends itself to multiple forms of 18th century elegance, and the famous Queen Anne pistol is no exception.Continue reading -
The Wonderful Wheellock
First invented circa 1500, and allegedly by Leonardo da Vinci, the wheel lock mechanism epitomises technological advances of the Renaissance period.Continue reading -
Premium Pepperbox Pistols
Antique Pepperbox Pistols were amongst the first concealable repeating small arms. The pepperbox pistol was popular from the 1830s to the 1850s.Continue reading -
Period Personal Pocket Pistols
The 19th century was abound with brigands, thieves, wild dogs and other dangers, and no self-respecting lady or gentleman about town would be complete without some form of small, personal arm to defend against sundry ne'er-do-wells.Continue reading -
The Final Word In Luxury - Antique Cased Pistol Sets
An unbeatable selection of antique cased pistol sets now available at Henry Krank.Continue reading
