Isaac Hollis Single Shot Rifle

Martini Henry 4th Model, Boer War era, The Mark IV Martini–Henry rifle ended production in 1889, replaced by theLee Metford, but it remained in service throughout the British Empire until the end of the First World War.  It was seen in use by some Afgan tribesmen as late as theSoviet Invasion. Early in 2010 and 2011, United States Marines recovered at least three from various Taliban weapons caches in Marjah.  The metal finish is extremely good with much original blue still remaining.  Mechanically it functions as it should and sports an excellent bore, it should make an excellent shooter.  Unfortunately, the wood has been sanded with imperfections filled in with some sort of material compound, however, blended in nicely.  All in all a very good example of a Martini Henry in original 577-450 caliber.

​$725 Can. SOLD

Approximate bore diameter is 50 caliber. Mechanically it works as it should, although the half cock position is weak.  The wood in banged up, bruised and has a number of open voids and has some cracks as well as  old repairs.  All issues can be seen in the pics provided.  Beautiful brass furniture adorns this lovely old rifle, as well it sports a massive barrel.  Will make a nice addition to any collection especially any collection concentrating on Canadian makers.  

​$1595 reduced $1200

This is a very nice example of a first pattern British made P-1837 Brunswick bayonet, with the classic ribbed brass handle and swept forward cross guard. It has an impressive 22 inch long double edged blade, which swells slightly towards the end, and has a small fuller on each side. Overall length is about 26 inches on this very nice example. Many of these bayonets were imported to the United States during the civil war, along with obsolete Brunswick rifles.

The only real difference from the Second pattern bayonet is the attachment system. The first pattern extended button on the post was very prone to catching on things, and sometimes breaking off. Most seen on the market have the button top either broken or cut off like this one. 

The bayonet is regimentally marked and bears a proof mark on the ricasso. The other side is marked CROWN / GR indicating King George which is very unusual given that King George was not reigning Monarch when the Brunswick rifle was put in production.  Condition of this bayonet is extremely nice, with a lovely patina on the hilt. The blade has very little staining, one of the nicest 1st model pattern 1837 I have come across.

$425

Another beautiful rifle made by a well known Canadian maker, it is in approximately 45 caliber and sports a large Octagon barrel.  Mechanically it works as it should.  The lock is marked with another makers name as was common back in those days to use parts manufactured by other makers.  Barrel is marked P. Soper London, C.W., the C.W. defining Canada West, which was essentially Upper Canada before 1840.  A great piece of Canadian history. 

$1595 reduced $1200

Marked R.F.I., Rifle Factory Ishapore, 1943.

This is the wartime production Mk II bayonet that India produced for the SMLE No1 MkIII series of rifles. The blade is shorter than the standard British Pattern 1907 and un-fullered.
These bayonets were made for use in the jungle conditions of the Burmese and Pacific theatres. use on the No.1 MkIII Lee Enfields & India Rifle 2A.

$100

• I built this rifle a number of years ago, it started life as a Ruger No. 1 in 7mm magnum, I will attempt to list all the work that was done to this rifle as much my old brain will allow.  I wanted this rifle to reflect a Celtic theme.

• Green Mountain Barrel shaped round to rapid taper Octagon
• Chambered for 7x57 with high polish crowned muzzle
• Barrel was rust blued to a satin finish
• Shaved receiver
• Hand fitted quarter rib will accept Ruger scope mounts
• Custom built shell holder in butt stock
• Trap door butt plate
• Presentation grade XXX Walnut
• ebony forend tip
• Stag themed wrap around checkering
• Screws Nitre Blued 
• Sling swivels mounts inset
• Engraving by Brian Frank
• Stock work Chris Dawe
• Colour Case Oskar Kob

$9,600 Can.

Anyone into long range shooting, a history buff or have had sniper training should have heard of the Whitworth rifle. The Whitworth Rifle was a single-shot muzzle-loaded rifle used in the latter half of the 19th century. Possessing excellent long range accuracy for its time, the Whitworth, when used with a scope, was the world’s first sniper rifle, and saw use with Confederate sharpshooters in the American Civil War. This rifle was invented by Sir Joseph Whitworth, a famed British engineer and inventor.

Trials were held in 1857 to compare Whitworth’s design against the Enfield. The Whitworth rifle outperformed the Enfield at a rate of about three to one in the trials, which tested the accuracy and range of both weapons. Notably, the Whitworth rifle was able to hit the target at a range of 2,000 yards, where the Enfield was only able to hit the same target at a range of 1,400 yards.

At just over a mile, the Whitworth rifle’s group was almost twelve feet, this may not seem extremely accurate. However, we must consider the fact that the shooter would probably be firing on a group of officers or artillery men. In which case, being able to consistently hit a twelve foot target would at least cause great disorder, if it did not prove deadly.
While the trials were generally a success for the Whitworth rifle, the British government ultimately rejected the design because the Whitworth’s barrel was much more prone to fouling than the Enfield, and the Whitworth rifle also cost approximately four times as much to manufacture. The Whitworth Rifle Company was able to sell the weapon to the French army, and also to the Confederacy during the American Civil War. While the barrel design of the Whitworth rifle was innovative, the rest of the rifle was similar to other rifles and rifle-muskets used at the time. The rifle was muzzle loaded, and used a percussion lock firing mechanism. The lock mechanism was very similar to that used on the Enfield rifle-musket.  Whitworth chose to use a longer and more slender bullet than was common at the time, which resulted in a bore diameter of .451 caliber, significantly smaller than the Enfield’s .577 caliber bore. Whitworth’s bullets were more stable at longer ranges than the shorter and larger diameter bullets found in other rifles of the time. Whitworth also engineered the barrel with a 1-in-20″ twist, quite a bit tighter than the 1-in-78″ of the 1853 Enfield, or the later 1856/1858 variants with 5 groove barrels and a 1-in-48″ twist. The extra spin the faster twist imparted to the projectile further stabilized the bullet in flight.
The Whitworth rifle weighed 9 pounds. Other long range rifles of the period tended to have much larger and heavier barrels, which made them too heavy for standard infantry use.  Whitworth rifles, being used by sharpshooters, were usually rested against a tree or log while fired to increase their accuracy. 

This example is in very good condition, the metal fit is excellent with the finish taking on a nice pewter colour, mechanically it functions as expected with the barrel sporting a very good shootable bore.  The wood has the usual expected bumps and bruises with the checkering mostly still sharp and defined, the fore-end has been replaced from the first barrel band forward, leaving the wood a slightly different tone.  The steel fore-end cap has been replaced with a brass cap.  A very good representable piece with fantastic interesting history.

$4,795 Can.