Pistols Collection

John Moses Browning
JOHN MOSES BROWNING American inventor of automatic pistols, rifles etc : shown with one of his machine guns

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

Detective Sergeant George Carter (left played by Dennis Waterman) and Detective Inspector John " Jack" Regan (right played by John Thaw)

Variety of pistols, incl Colts Deringer pistol / Peacemaker
A variety of pistols, including Colts Deringer pistol, the Snapchance Revolver, a full-size cartridge, a US Cavalry Colt Sa (Single Action Army - Peacemaker).45 revolver (circa 1877)

Clan Macpherson
Clan MACPHERSON armed with a brace of pistols, as well as his sword and his dagger

Colt Guns and Rifles - breech-loading arms. circa late 19th century

Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving)
2654241 Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

A pair of guns on doorway to restaurant in Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Desmoulins, Palais Royal
In the gardens of the Palais Royal, Camille Desmoulins climbs a table at the Cafe Foi, and - brandishing a pair of pistols - calls the Sunday afternoon crowd to action

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

"One more step, Mr. Hands, "said I, "and I
STC321029 " One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, " and I ll blow your brains out", an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customs / Duels 1815
A duel with pistols : preparing to fire

Union cavalryman
3056304 Union cavalryman; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Union cavalryman armed with a sword and two revolvers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Regency gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols in Hyde Park. The Point of Honor decided on the Leaden argument of a
FLO4619169 Regency gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols in Hyde Park. The Point of Honor decided on the Leaden argument of a Love Affair

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword
2915287 Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword. 3.Silver hilted Broadsword. 4.Silver Goblet. 5.Travelling Knife, Fork and Spoon. 6.Shield

Breakfast-hunting at Roccapalumba, a Sicilian village - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Breakfast-hunting at Roccapalumba, a Sicilian village - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Having heard...that there was absolutely nothing to be obtained...in the shape of eatables...[it was

The Liberators of Sicily - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Liberators of Sicily - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Italian revolutionaries, ...in their rough-and-ready uniforms...A cacciatore of the Alps, Garibaldi's guide, Col

Mr. Edwin James, Q.C. in Garibaldi's camp - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Edwin James, Q.C. in Garibaldi's camp - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Portrait of...the honourable and learned member for Marylebone as he then appeared in his half-military

French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892. Creator: Karel Frederik Bombled
French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892

Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Small arms in the International Exhibition, 1862. 1. Sword presented by the Romans to the King of Italy; made by Castallani of Rome; 2. Sword-hilt by Wilkinson, Pall-mall; 3

Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols with Case and Accessories, c. 1780-1800 (mixed media)
1249198 Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols with Case and Accessories, c.1780-1800 (mixed media) by H.W. Mortimer & Sons (18th Century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Cowboys of the XIT Ranch, Texas, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
PNP244861 Cowboys of the XIT Ranch, Texas, c.1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rebel republican troops guarding the Court House in Sligo which they had seized a few days before in order to prevent a meeting of the Free State party but were unable to do so

Oldham Athletic football player Frank Bunn who scored 6 goals in Oldhams 7Ð0 victory over Scarborough in the third round of the League Cup

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Alexander Campbell
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70

Tunisia, North Africa - the interior of an Arab shop specialising in ornate furniture, traditional crafts and decorative items. Date: circa 1930s

The Breed of the Treshams by John Rutherford touring to the Theatre Royal, Manchester on 8th May 1905. Scene showing the fight in Act II, in which Reresby keeps mutineers in the Royalist army at bay

Duel - Saint-Beuve
Duel with pistols between Saint-Beuve and Dubois of The Globe - the former insisted on retaining his umbrella, prepared to die but not catch a cold!

John Paul Jones (colour litho)
PNP328657 John Paul Jones (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain John Paul Jones (1747-92), American naval hero;); Peter Newark Pictures

Parthnership Dissolved (litho)
6001930 Parthnership Dissolved (litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parthnership Dissolved)

Italian Propaganda Poster "Su loro ricade la colpa!" pub. 1939-45 (Colour litho)
3737174 Italian Propaganda Poster "Su loro ricade la colpa!" pub.1939-45 (Colour litho) by Boccasile, Gino (1901-52); (add.info.: On them rests the blame)

Gun (steel & wood)
622535 Gun (steel & wood) by African School; 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly from Malawi or Tanzania.); © Michael Graham-Stewart

A gunfight between two cyclists (colour litho)
2782272 A gunfight between two cyclists (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gunfight between two cyclists. Un Duel A Bicyclette)

Portrait of Augustatus Kuningam, an American pirate active during the War of Independence, c. 1780 (coloured engraving)
CHT175094 Portrait of Augustatus Kuningam, an American pirate active during the War of Independence, c.1780 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A collection will be taken, highwayman holds up clergyman in the early 19th century (colour litho)
2654223 A collection will be taken, highwayman holds up clergyman in the early 19th century (colour litho) by Parry, D. H

Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving)
1602376 Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection)

Highwayman holds up stagecoach in the early 19th century (colour litho)
2654219 Highwayman holds up stagecoach in the early 19th century (colour litho) by Parry, D. H. (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

A Duel, from Simplicissimus, 20th June 1896 (coloured engraving)
XIR213946 A Duel, from Simplicissimus, 20th June 1896 (coloured engraving) by engl, Josef Benedikt (1867-1907); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Victorian gentleman commits suicide (wood engraving)
3245398 Victorian gentleman commits suicide (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from La Corriere della Sera
CHT170906 Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from La Corriere della Sera, 1935 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Illustration for the Pickwick Papers (colour litho)
957285 Illustration for the Pickwick Papers (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for the Pickwick Papers.); © Look and Learn

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italy, c. 1690 / 1700. Creators: Lazarino Cominazzo, Gio Borgogn
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italy, c. 1690/1700

Pair of Wheellock Pistols, Dresden, 1577. Creator: A. Drechsler
Pair of Wheellock Pistols, Dresden, 1577

Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols, Austria, c. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols, Austria, c. 1720

Pair of Miquelet Pistols, Ripoll, 1760 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Miquelet Pistols, Ripoll, 1760/80

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scotland, 1750 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scotland, 1750/75

Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols, Italy, c. 1660 / 70. Creator: Lazzarino Cominazzo
Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols, Italy, c. 1660/70

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"Pistols: A Journey Through History and Adventure" Step into the world of pistols, where innovation meets bravery and legends are born. It all began with John Moses Browning, a visionary who revolutionized firearms. From the Napoleonic Wars to the French Army's Cuirassier heavy cavalry, pistols played a vital role in shaping history. The Clan Macpherson, known for their fierce loyalty and skill, wielded an array including Colts Deringer pistol and the iconic Peacemaker. These weapons were not just tools but extensions of their owners' determination. In the realm of fiction, Detective Sergeant George Carter left an indelible mark as he fought crime with his trusty pistol by his side. Meanwhile, Dick Turpin met fellow highwayman Tom King in an engraving that captured their audacious spirit. Colt Guns and Rifles became synonymous with quality craftsmanship and reliability. Their they were favored by law enforcement officers like Police Constable Kelly who apprehended notorious outlaw Ned Kelly alongside railwayman Jesse Dowsett. "One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I as I held my pistol firmly – these words echoed through time from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale "Treasure Island. " The power that a single weapon holds can change destinies forever. The Field of Battersea witnessed a historic duel in 1829 depicted vividly in a color etching. Pistols stood as symbols of honor amidst this intense confrontation between two adversaries. Desmoulins at Palais Royal was another setting where pistols took center stage; they represented both danger and protection in this tumultuous era filled with political intrigue. They have transcended mere objects; they have become icons representing courage, justice, adventure, and even rebellion throughout history. Whether it be on battlefields or within gripping narratives woven by talented writers or portrayed on screens big or small – these compact yet mighty firearms continue to captivate our imagination.