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The Leslie Martin Collection
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288 Beersbridge Road
Belfast
BT5 5DX
United Kingdom
The Leslie Martin Collection

The Leslie Martin Collection of Antique Firearms the Majority of which Is Irish or has an Irish Connection

A superb collection of Antique Firearms.  It is most likely one the best to hit the market in decades.

Auction dates
31 Oct 2023 13:00 GMT
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30 Oct 2023 10:00 - 18:00 GMT
31 Oct 2023 10:00 - 12:45 GMT
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There are 285 lots within this auction
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Rigby of Dublin A 38-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Rigby, Dublin, c.1824. With
Lot 62
Rigby of Dublin A 38-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Rigby, Dublin, c.1824. With
420 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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Fowler of Dublin A Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistols by Fowler, Dublin, c.1815. Octagonal
Lot 63
Fowler of Dublin A Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistols by Fowler, Dublin, c.1815. Octagonal
1,100 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Powell of Dublin A Pair of Irish 21-Bore Irish Flintlock Duelling Pistols by Powell, Dublin, c.1785.
Lot 64
Powell of Dublin A Pair of Irish 21-Bore Irish Flintlock Duelling Pistols by Powell, Dublin, c.1785.
4,000 GBP
6,500 - 7,500 GBP
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A Maker An 88-Bore Box lock Percussion Pocket Pistol. The steel barrel and frame being one piece,
Lot 66
A Maker An 88-Bore Box lock Percussion Pocket Pistol. The steel barrel and frame being one piece,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 24-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Cannon Barrelled Travelling Pistol. With a 4.1” 2-stage cannon
Lot 67
A 24-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Cannon Barrelled Travelling Pistol. With a 4.1” 2-stage cannon
160 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Smith of London A 49-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Smith, London. A 1-3/4” turn-off
Lot 68
Smith of London A 49-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Smith, London. A 1-3/4” turn-off
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Wm. & Jn. Rigby A 36-Bore Irish Percussion Turn-Over Pocket Pistol by William & John Rigby,
Lot 69
Wm. & Jn. Rigby A 36-Bore Irish Percussion Turn-Over Pocket Pistol by William & John Rigby,
1,100 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A 0.22” Pinfire 6 Shot Miniature DA Revolver. Nickel plated, with 2” sighted octagonal barrel, 2-
Lot 71
A 0.22” Pinfire 6 Shot Miniature DA Revolver. Nickel plated, with 2” sighted octagonal barrel, 2-
70 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Irish 36-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by William & John
Lot 72
Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Irish 36-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by William & John
850 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Parkinson of Dublin An Irish 33-Bore Travelling Pistol by Parkinson, Dublin, c.1840. With
Lot 73
Parkinson of Dublin An Irish 33-Bore Travelling Pistol by Parkinson, Dublin, c.1840. With
380 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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Swift of Dublin A 10-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Swift, Dublin c1805-1815. A 4¼
Lot 74
Swift of Dublin A 10-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Swift, Dublin c1805-1815. A 4¼" barrel of
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Calderwood of Dublin A 30-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistol by James Calderwood, Dublin, c.1843-
Lot 75
Calderwood of Dublin A 30-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistol by James Calderwood, Dublin, c.1843-
340 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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W & J Rigby of Dublin A 20-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Travelling Pistol by W & J Rigby,
Lot 77
W & J Rigby of Dublin A 20-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Travelling Pistol by W & J Rigby,
240 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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National Arms Co. of New York A 6 shot Moore's Patent Teat Fire SA Revolver Serial No 20004, 7¼”
Lot 78
National Arms Co. of New York A 6 shot Moore's Patent Teat Fire SA Revolver Serial No 20004, 7¼”",
300 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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W & J Kavanagh of Dublin A 5-Shot 0.455” Rimfire Revolver Retailed by W & J Kavanagh, Dublin. Closed
Lot 79
W & J Kavanagh of Dublin A 5-Shot 0.455” Rimfire Revolver Retailed by W & J Kavanagh, Dublin. Closed
280 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 16-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Travelling Pistol. With 4.35” octagonal Damascus twist swamped
Lot 80
A 16-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Travelling Pistol. With 4.35” octagonal Damascus twist swamped
380 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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R. Tims of Dublin An Irish 33-Bore Percussion Pistol by R. Tims, Dublin. Round barrel of 3.1
Lot 81
R. Tims of Dublin An Irish 33-Bore Percussion Pistol by R. Tims, Dublin. Round barrel of 3.1",
220 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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Nicholl of Belfast A 40-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Nicholl, Belfast, c1835. 1-3/4
Lot 82
Nicholl of Belfast A 40-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Nicholl, Belfast, c1835. 1-3/4"
170 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 6-Shot .442” Pin Fire DA Revolver. A 5-3/4” octagonal sighted barrel, open frame, loading door,
Lot 83
A 6-Shot .442” Pin Fire DA Revolver. A 5-3/4” octagonal sighted barrel, open frame, loading door,
170 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Leech of Sligo A 6 Shot 136-Bore Self-Cocking Pepperbox by Leech, Sligo, c.1845. Serial 149. A
Lot 84
Leech of Sligo A 6 Shot 136-Bore Self-Cocking Pepperbox by Leech, Sligo, c.1845. Serial 149. A
420 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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Braddell of Belfast An Irish 51-Bore Percussion Pistol by Joseph Braddell, Belfast. A 4.8
Lot 87
Braddell of Belfast An Irish 51-Bore Percussion Pistol by Joseph Braddell, Belfast. A 4.8" barrel
500 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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J. Braddell of Belfast A 6-Shot 79-Bore Pepperpot Pistol by J. Braddell, Belfast. A 3.1” B’ham
Lot 89
J. Braddell of Belfast A 6-Shot 79-Bore Pepperpot Pistol by J. Braddell, Belfast. A 3.1” B’ham
380 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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Wilson of Dublin An Irish 14-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Wilson, Dublin, c.
Lot 90
Wilson of Dublin An Irish 14-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Wilson, Dublin, c.
260 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A 75-Bore (0.395”) J R Cooper Patent 6-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Revolver, Mid-19th Century. With
Lot 91
A 75-Bore (0.395”) J R Cooper Patent 6-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Revolver, Mid-19th Century. With
280 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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Neill of Belfast A 6-Shot 34-Bore Self Cocking Pepperbox Revolver by Neill, Belfast 0.38”. Cleaned
Lot 92
Neill of Belfast A 6-Shot 34-Bore Self Cocking Pepperbox Revolver by Neill, Belfast 0.38”. Cleaned
750 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Kilpatrick of Dungannon A 22-Bore Percussion Pistol by Kilpatrick D, Dungannon, c.1830. Octagonal
Lot 93
Kilpatrick of Dungannon A 22-Bore Percussion Pistol by Kilpatrick D, Dungannon, c.1830. Octagonal
550 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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Wisdom of Drogheda An Irish 15-Bore Travelling Percussion Pistol by Wisdom, Drogheda, c.1824-1825.
Lot 94
Wisdom of Drogheda An Irish 15-Bore Travelling Percussion Pistol by Wisdom, Drogheda, c.1824-1825.
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A 5-Shot 0.32” Solid Closed Frame Double Action Revolver. An octagonal 4½” barrel, ‘No. 19233’
Lot 95
A 5-Shot 0.32” Solid Closed Frame Double Action Revolver. An octagonal 4½” barrel, ‘No. 19233’
130 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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W & J Rigby of Dublin An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Pistol by W & J Rigby, Dublin, c.1820. A round 5”
Lot 96
W & J Rigby of Dublin An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Pistol by W & J Rigby, Dublin, c.1820. A round 5”
380 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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Joseph Egg of London A 52-Bore Over/Under Flintlock Tap Action Pistol by Joseph Egg, London. Barrels
Lot 97
Joseph Egg of London A 52-Bore Over/Under Flintlock Tap Action Pistol by Joseph Egg, London. Barrels
1,900 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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T.Richards of London A 48-Bore Cannon-Barrelled Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Richards. A 2.1” turn-off
Lot 98
T.Richards of London A 48-Bore Cannon-Barrelled Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Richards. A 2.1” turn-off
400 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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Hollis of Cheltenham A Pair of 45-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols by Hollis, Cheltenham. Round box
Lot 99
Hollis of Cheltenham A Pair of 45-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols by Hollis, Cheltenham. Round box
750 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Wm. Trulock of Dublin An Irish 28-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Wm. Trulock, Dublin, c1815. A
Lot 100
Wm. Trulock of Dublin An Irish 28-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Wm. Trulock, Dublin, c1815. A
340 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A 6-Shot 7mm Pin-Fire Self-Cocking Pepperbox Revolver, fluted barrels of 1.9
Lot 101
A 6-Shot 7mm Pin-Fire Self-Cocking Pepperbox Revolver, fluted barrels of 1.9" with Birmingham
460 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Crispin of Cork An Irish 50-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol, with turn-off barrel 1-3/4
Lot 102
Crispin of Cork An Irish 50-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol, with turn-off barrel 1-3/4"
200 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Belgian Six-Shot 0.22” 7mm pin fire miniature revolver. Engraved cylinder and frame with scrolls
Lot 103
A Belgian Six-Shot 0.22” 7mm pin fire miniature revolver. Engraved cylinder and frame with scrolls
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Skelton of Omagh A 19th Century 16-Bore Percussion Cap Pocket Pistol by Skelton, Omagh. The 2½”
Lot 104
Skelton of Omagh A 19th Century 16-Bore Percussion Cap Pocket Pistol by Skelton, Omagh. The 2½”
420 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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McDermott of Dublin An Irish 11-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by McDermott, Dublin, c.1805/1810.
Lot 105
McDermott of Dublin An Irish 11-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by McDermott, Dublin, c.1805/1810.
1,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Irish 34-Bore Percussion Target Pistol by Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin,
Lot 107
Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Irish 34-Bore Percussion Target Pistol by Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin,
1,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Hutchinson of Dublin An Irish 20-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Hutchinson, Dublin, c.1785-
Lot 108
Hutchinson of Dublin An Irish 20-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Hutchinson, Dublin, c.1785-
1,100 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Mara of Limerick A 37-Bore Turn-Over Percussion Pistol by Mara, Limerick, c.1835. Hexagonal
Lot 109
Mara of Limerick A 37-Bore Turn-Over Percussion Pistol by Mara, Limerick, c.1835. Hexagonal
1,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Wogdon of London A 27-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon, London, c.1780. Swamped 10”
Lot 110
Wogdon of London A 27-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon, London, c.1780. Swamped 10”
800 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Wallace of Dublin An Irish 15-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wallace, Dublin,
Lot 111
Wallace of Dublin An Irish 15-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wallace, Dublin,
650 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Tomlinson of Dublin An Irish 15-Bore Flintlock Target/Dueller Pistol by Tomlinson, Dublin, c.1810.
Lot 114
Tomlinson of Dublin An Irish 15-Bore Flintlock Target/Dueller Pistol by Tomlinson, Dublin, c.1810.
700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Henry Tatham of London A Very Rare Over/Under Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by Royal Gunmaker Henry
Lot 116
Henry Tatham of London A Very Rare Over/Under Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by Royal Gunmaker Henry
1,500 GBP
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Thomas Pattison & Co. of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 50-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Travelling
Lot 117
Thomas Pattison & Co. of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 50-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Travelling
2,500 GBP
3,500 - 7,500 GBP
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Gardner of Belfast An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Gardner, Belfast, c.1805. With
Lot 118
Gardner of Belfast An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Gardner, Belfast, c.1805. With
420 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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Kavanagh of Dublin A 16-Bore Percussion M.L. Box lock Side hammer Pistol by Kavanagh, Dublin. A
Lot 119
Kavanagh of Dublin A 16-Bore Percussion M.L. Box lock Side hammer Pistol by Kavanagh, Dublin. A
800 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Lang of London A 49-Bore/ 0.455” Box lock Percussion Pocket Pistol by Lang, London. Turn-off
Lot 122
Lang of London A 49-Bore/ 0.455” Box lock Percussion Pocket Pistol by Lang, London. Turn-off
440 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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McDermott of Dublin An Irish 15½-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by McDermott, Dublin, c.1815.
Lot 123
McDermott of Dublin An Irish 15½-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by McDermott, Dublin, c.1815.
600 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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