Founded in 1998, PAUL M. AMBROSE ANTIQUES specializes in the sale of high quality, original European and American firearms and weapons. Created with the customer in mind, it is our duty to provide the customer with the honesty and integrity he deserves. Too often, in today's business world, this is not always the practice. I have been an avid collector of antiques, particularly firearms, for more than fifteen years; and like all collectors, I expect my purchases to be accurately described and fairly priced. I believe that my business is a reflection of this commitment and I'm sure you will too.
Featured Item
Click on image for a larger view.
A VERY FINE & SCARCE CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS, ca. 1830s: In overall very fine untouched condition. Octagonal, smoothbore, .45 caliber, 2", blued, turn-off barrels with (net) 55%+ of their original blued surfaces. The undersides of the barrels marked with two clear London Gunmaker Co., black powder proof marks. Finely checkered, bag-shaped, figured, walnut grips with vacant, silver, oval, wrist escutcheons. Early, Scroll engraved, side-hammer boxlock, percussion mechanisms with finely engraved hammers, tangs and frames. Retains 75%+ original casehardening colors and clearly marked with a crisp "Mills London" maker's name and address. (William Mills III of London, UK worked at King Street, between 1836-1843) please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. 143. Nitre-Blued steel triggers and scroll engraved bright trigger-guards with 75% finish. Both pistols retain their original nipples and are mechanically excellent order with strong mainsprings. In overall very fine untouched condition, with choice surfaces and virtually no pitting. The barrels with very fine bright bores, sharp markings and much of their original finish. Very fine grips with sharp checkering and 90% original finish. The frames with 75%+ casehardening colors and sharp engraving. Overall length, 6 1/2". Housed in their original, brassbound, mahogany case with its original green velvet liner. The interior-lid with its original, "W. Mills & Son", parchment, maker's Trade Label. The exterior-lid with an old tight hairline, a minor repaired chip and a vacant brass escutcheon-plate. Very fine interior with sound partitions, an excellent label and all of its original accessories: a scissors-type bullet mold, its key to the case's lock and the combination barrel/nipple-wrench. The open-top compartments with their original liners and numerous original lead balls. Some minor wear/scuffing, light discoloration and minor fading. The exterior with 90%+ of its varnish and some scattered handling marks, hairlines and scuffs. Complete with its original brass lock (defective) and hinges. A very fine quality original cased Pair of Early English Percussion Muff Pistols, ca. 1830s. Made by a recorded London gunsmith who held a Royal Appointmemnt. Overall measurements of Case 9" x 2 1/2" x 6". Price: $5,875.00