Lots of Rare Air Pistols

[Abasmajor]

Hi,

Lots of very rare air guns coming up at forthcoming Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle auction.

September Fine Art & Antiques Sale 2015
The David Swan Collection of Air Weapons & firearms Part 1
Lot 916-1104


Regards

Brian

[DCL_dave]

The wire stocked Quackenbush bicycle pistol looks very nice...bet there aren't too many of those kicking around?...wonder what that will sell for?

[ccdjg]

Hi,

Lots of very rare air guns coming up at forthcoming Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle auction.

Some of the prices are unrealistically low, but an excellent array of rarities for the collector. One or two descriptions are also misleading, so care needed!

[Garvin]

For people desperate to see these guns, go to http://www.the-saleroom.com and search for 'Anderson & Garland'.

[mel h]

A bit of a feast for collectors of airguns, particularly Gems and other rare pre war examples, many of which will not be seen together in one place again. Fortunately for me A & G is quite local so I get to view most of their sales. I learned a long time ago not to take too much notice of the estimates but it may be time to raid the piggy bank again, there are a few things that tickle my fancy.
I've seen reference to the vendor, David Swan, several times in the past when doing research on some of my guns but otherwise don't know of him. He's certainly put together an impressive collection so I assume he's well known.
Mel.

[sutherland2829]

WOW ...some very nice pistols up for grabs at this auction, wish I lived nearer as a few pieces that I would have broke the piggy bank for.

is it possible anyway to see what they sell for ?

[ogilkes]

Estimates a little low..... Boxed Anson firefly est £250!

[micky]

It's a fantastic collection some very very rare airguns, l think the auctioneers will have a big surprise at some of the prices they will get, l wish l could afford some of them. the A.Brown pistol being one of them.

[ogilkes]

Estimates a little low..... Boxed Anson firefly est £250!

[Abasmajor]

WOW ...some very nice pistols up for grabs at this auction, wish I lived nearer as a few pieces that I would have broke the piggy bank for.

is it possible anyway to see what they sell for ?

Hi,

If convenient, you can follow the auction live on webcam after selecting the auction from the link below. Otherwise, realised prices are usually published a few days after the auction using the tab at the top of the page.

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb

Regards

Brian

[draitzer]

There are some really unusual items in this one!
Note that the Quackenbush bicycle rifle is a rimfire; they're scarce but not super-rare in the U.S., may be a different story in the UK.

Don R.

[DCL_dave]

A bit of a feast for collectors of airguns, particularly Gems and other rare pre war examples, many of which will not be seen together in one place again. Fortunately for me A & G is quite local so I get to view most of their sales. I learned a long time ago not to take too much notice of the estimates but it may be time to raid the piggy bank again, there are a few things that tickle my fancy.
I've seen reference to the vendor, David Swan, several times in the past when doing research on some of my guns but otherwise don't know of him. He's certainly put together an impressive collection so I assume he's well known.
Mel.

Hi Mel,

Think I spotted a couple JM Gems in the mix...inc a No4 or 5 Marck combination Gem in 9mm (but assume it is missing the 4.5mm liner?)

There are some really unusual items in this one!
Note that the Quackenbush bicycle rifle is a rimfire; they're scarce but not super-rare in the U.S., may be a different story in the UK.

Don R.

Thanks Don, I hadn't realised that!...When I saw the wire stock I was actually thinking of the gun that was given free with the purchase of a windmill, and I now think that was actually Daisy of some sort instead?...heheh, I know bugger all about American guns