Complete Tell Pistol Collection

[45flint]

I took a considered risk and bid what I thought was a low price on 2 lots. Both very good prices by UK standards. To my surprise I was successful with both. I used a local RFD to help with the import process. Auction house did a good job of packing for a fair price. UK customs checks (and form filling) was problematic and stressful to say the least. It took nearly 3 weeks of emails and conversations before they accepted the import was legal (which it is as they are low powered air weapons). Import duty was not cheap at 25%.
Would I do it again? Not sure, but very pleased with the lots when they arrived. Both contained air pistols I have only dreamt of owning for years but almost impossible to source over here. With shipping and tax I probably paid a fair UK price (and blew my budget for next 5 years..)
As each lot was for multiple pistols I may well sell surplus to recoup some costs. Still undecided :-)
Steve

Curious what were the lot numbers? Like to see what you got. I’ve sold 2 pistols in my 7 pistol lot to help with the pain. Reality is with a collection like this you may never have another opportunity to acquire some of these guns? I admire your bravery and your pistols.

[Mobiasstrip]

Here is a clue to the other lot. Another set I have been wanting. Spot the odd one out!

[DCL_dave]

I'm going to say the Tell2 is the odd one out the others all being British, two Westly Richards - concentric and barrel over types, Thunderbolt Junior and Acvoke?

These are some very nice pistols, always like the neat handiness of the Tell2 though.

Those Tell1's look so long and ungainly that they are positively ugly in a gorgeous way! ...they look like they were based on the little Tell quater-stocked millita types guns of the day? ...in the similar way that the Jean Marck pistols were based on cut down Gem pattern actions.

What is the time frame on these pistols, are the all pre WW2?

[45flint]

I'm going to say the Tell2 is the odd one out the others all being British, two Westly Richards - concentric and barrel over types, Thunderbolt Junior and Acvoke?

These are some very nice pistols, always like the neat handiness of the Tell2 though.

Those Tell1's look so long and ungainly that they are positively ugly in a gorgeous way! ...they look like they were based on the little Tell quater-stocked millita types guns of the day? ...in the similar way that the Jean Marck pistols were based on cut down Gem pattern actions.

What is the time frame on these pistols, are the all pre WW2?

The Tell 1’s started Pre-WW1, 1912-1930? Long period really, it’s why it’s hard to believe they are so rare?

[45flint]

Here is a clue to the other lot. Another set I have been wanting. Spot the odd one out!

That’s a awesome video! Well staged. Figured some of those awesome British Pistols would find there way back to England.

[Jerry Cornelius]

Here is a clue to the other lot. Another set I have been wanting. Spot the odd one out!

Im thinking you’re another fan of concentric designs

Very jealous of the Highest Possible

[Lakey]

Here is a clue to the other lot. Another set I have been wanting. Spot the odd one out!

Could be the Tell 2, as all the others are English... OR... it could be the Highest Possible (Top Left) as all the others are concentric designs ?

[Lakey]

Or..... then again It could be the Tell 2, as that is the only pistol with Wood Grips ?

[Mobiasstrip]

All have the same cocking design principles. For me the primary odd one out is the over barrel Westley Richards Highest Possible as all the others are concentric.
That said, the cocking design was started with the 1st Highest Possible. The Highest Possible Concentric evolution was then remodelled (borrowed ) by the Tell 2, Acvoke and Thunderbolt.
Fascinating stuff.
Tell 2 could also be odd one out as only one that is German. Also only one with wood grips. Likely there are others.
The Westley Richards Highest Possible Concentric is a beauty. Very privileged to get my hands on one.

[Geezer]

All have the same cocking design principles. For me the primary odd one out is the over barrel Westley Richards Highest Possible as all the others are concentric.
That said, the cocking design was started with the 1st Highest Possible. The Highest Possible Concentric evolution was then remodelled (borrowed ) by the Tell 2, Acvoke and Thunderbolt.
Fascinating stuff.
Tell 2 could also be odd one out as only one that is German. Also only one with wood grips. Likely there are others.
The Westley Richards Highest Possible Concentric is a beauty. Very privileged to get my hands on one.

Sweet. Not really my thing, but I do appreciate its appeal.

[micky2]

All have the same cocking design principles. For me the primary odd one out is the over barrel Westley Richards Highest Possible as all the others are concentric.
That said, the cocking design was started with the 1st Highest Possible. The Highest Possible Concentric evolution was then remodelled (borrowed ) by the Tell 2, Acvoke and Thunderbolt.
Fascinating stuff.
Tell 2 could also be odd one out as only one that is German. Also only one with wood grips. Likely there are others.
The Westley Richards Highest Possible Concentric is a beauty. Very privileged to get my hands on one.

Hi what is the se/no of the concentric WR as it might be one that as not been noted before. l had one of these but l foolishly swaped it for some other guns.

[Abasmajor]

Although the Ser Nos for WR Concentrics started at 1000, only 100 or so were ever produced with only a small number surviving for today's collectors. It always seemed a bit of a retrograde step for these pistols to have smoothbore barrels and fixed sights when their predecessor had a rifled barrel and a rear sight adjustable in elevation
I have Ser No 1055 which has the cut-back cylinder shroud. Still have no idea why some models differ in this regard.

Brian