Frank Clarke Titan Mk1 Air Pistol.

[ccdjg]

Is this an example of the Indian pistol in relic condition. (current link provided)



https://en.todocoleccion.net/militar...ion~x231887460

Yes, I would certainly say so. Thanks for that Bruce.

[Jerry Cornelius]

Noted this extremely rare Frank Clarke Titan Mk1 air pistol coming up at Holts September 2021 auction. Estimate looks on the conservative side for such a rarely seen item, although it won't win any beauty contests.

https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...7043&saletype=

Brian

£1300 hammer in the end: https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...g=1&ps=25&st=U lot 50

The price for the Mars 115 is extraordinary

[Abasmajor]

£1300 hammer in the end: https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...g=1&ps=25&st=U lot 50

The price for the Mars 115 is extraordinary

Cheaper than I would have estimated for such an ultra rare piece of airgun history.

Brian

[micky2]

Cheaper than I would have estimated for such an ultra rare piece of airgun history.

Brian

Hi Brian, yes history does seem to be getting more expensive these days. l thought it would go for more. but it did go for a lot more than the Wallis rifle went for.

[Abasmajor]

Hi Brian, yes history does seem to be getting more expensive these days. l thought it would go for more. but it did go for a lot more than the Wallis rifle went for.

Hi Micky,
Yes surprising that even though the Wallis was in need of some restoration. Sometimes it isn't just extreme rarity that attracts collectors and consequent higher prices.


Brian

[Simon robon]

Hello, I am new to the forum and feel I must defend the looks of the mk7 titan. I found one at an auction last year and still can't believe my luck. £250 all in. That is auctioneers fees and postage.plus it's been rebuilt by a specialist with a fancy title.
Thank you. Simon.

[Jerry Cornelius]

Hello, I am new to the forum and feel I must defend the looks of the mk7 titan. I found one at an auction last year and still can't believe my luck. £250 all in. That is auctioneers fees and postage.plus it's been rebuilt by a specialist with a fancy title.
Thank you. Simon.

In fairness I’d have as many mk7s at that price as I could find!

The titans have grown on me I must admit

[Binners]

As we are on the ugly pistol thread, please can one of you learned Gentlemen identify which model/variant these are?
Thank you in advance

[Abasmajor]

Hi Pete,
Although not a maker's designation, the top one is considered by collectors as a 7th Series model and the lower one a 6th Series model. I wouldn't consider the 7th Series pistols ugly and they also heavily influenced the appearance of the slightly later Webley Mk1 models.

This Cogswell & Harrison or more like Wallace & Gromit design is what I would consider to be a bit on the ugly side



Brian

[Binners]

Thank you Brian
See what you mean and Wallice n Gromit is a great discription

[ccdjg]

Sadly someone has seen fit to saw off the end of the barrel on your Model 6 pistol. I have seen this on a few examples and I can only assume it was done to make it fit the pocket better. Unfortunately it will affect the value quite a lot to the serious collector. But on the plus side, I doubt it will affect the accuracy much!

[Binners]

Sadly someone has seen fit to saw off the end of the barrel on your Model 6 pistol. I have seen this on a few examples and I can only assume it was done to make it fit the pocket better. Unfortunately it will affect the value quite a lot to the serious collector. But on the plus side, I doubt it will affect the accuracy much!

I thought that might be the case. Neither have much bluing but shoot okay and feel solid. I have no idea of value.
Thank you for the replies

[Abasmajor]

I thought that might be the case. Neither have much bluing but shoot okay and feel solid. I have no idea of value.
Thank you for the replies

Hi Pete,
Most of the Titans i have come across have little if any original finish present. Out of interest, I would estimate the value of the Series 7 at around £500 and the Series 6 at around £300 due to the shortened barrel.

Brian

[Binners]

Hi Pete,
Most of the Titans i have come across have little if any original finish present. Out of interest, I would estimate the value of the Series 7 at around £500 and the Series 6 at around £300 due to the shortened barrel.

Brian

WoW! What do think the short barrel one would be unmolested?

[Abasmajor]

WoW! What do think the short barrel one would be unmolested?

Hi Pete
I would have thought around another fifty or sixty quid with original length barrel.
Brian