Hugh Verncomd Coaching Blunderbuss
A rare George III double-barrelled flintlock coaching carbine blunderbuss by Hugh Verncomd of Bristol, with flared steel barrels and a walnut stock.
Hutchinson Scott presents antique weapons, militaria and historic arms through our seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions and subsequent Timed Auctions.
From antique firearms and edged weapons to armour, medals and military objects, each lot is carefully researched, catalogued and presented to collectors across the UK and overseas.
Our auctions bring together antique sporting and military firearms, swords, armour, medals and other objects connected with military history, craftsmanship and collecting.
Weapons and militaria are offered through our seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions and subsequent Timed Auctions.
Our sales can include historic pistols, muskets, sporting guns, swords, daggers and other collectable arms.
We handle suitable armour, helmets, medals, uniforms, equipment and military objects from a range of periods.
Clear photographs, maker's marks, inscriptions and provenance help our team assess an item for possible auction.
Hutchinson Scott has sold antique firearms by respected British gunmakers including Wogdon & Barton, John Manton & Son, James Purdey, H.W. Mortimer and Henry Nock.
Our auctions also feature British military arms bearing Tower markings, together with unsigned and issued weapons whose construction, inscriptions, regimental associations and provenance can be central to their historical and collectable interest.
Fine flintlock pistols by renowned London makers such as Wogdon & Barton and John Manton & Son remain important areas of specialist arms collecting.
Sporting guns, pistols and innovative firearms by James Purdey, H.W. Mortimer and Henry Nock demonstrate the quality of historic British gunmaking.
Military muskets, pistols and service weapons, including Tower-marked Brown Bess muskets, connect collectors with British military history.
Explore selected antique weapons and militaria previously sold by Hutchinson Scott, ranging from fine British firearms to armour and Scottish edged weapons.
A rare George III double-barrelled flintlock coaching carbine blunderbuss by Hugh Verncomd of Bristol, with flared steel barrels and a walnut stock.
A seventeenth-century Cromwellian harquebus suit of armour with breastplate and lobster-tailed helmet, representing an evocative piece of English Civil War militaria.
A fine cased pair of London-made flintlock duelling pistols by Wogdon & Barton, presented with their fitted accessories.
A rare late eighteenth-century Scottish sword with an elaborate pierced basket hilt, thistle decoration and an enamelled armorial plaque.
Weapons and militaria attract specialist interest from collectors, historians and institutions in the UK and overseas. Illustrated online catalogues, detailed condition information and multiple bidding platforms help suitable lots reach an established international audience.
Import, export, licensing, age-verification and shipping restrictions can apply to firearms, edged weapons and associated material. Our team can explain the auction process, while buyers and vendors remain responsible for complying with the laws that apply to them and the item.
Find answers to common questions about valuing, buying and selling antique weapons, firearms, swords, armour, medals and militaria with Hutchinson Scott.
Request an initial valuation through our online service. Include clear photographs, measurements and details of maker's marks, proof marks, serial numbers, inscriptions, condition and provenance. Do not transport the item until our team has advised you.
Suitable auction entries can include antique pistols, muskets, sporting guns, swords, daggers, armour, helmets, medals, uniforms, military equipment and other historically significant objects.
Maker, age, rarity, model, originality, condition, markings, historical associations, provenance and current collector demand can all affect auction value. Matching accessories and an original case may also be important.
Interest depends on the individual firearm, but respected names include Wogdon & Barton, John Manton & Son, James Purdey, H.W. Mortimer and Henry Nock, alongside well-preserved British military arms.
Potentially, but eligibility depends on the exact firearm, its age, mechanism, calibre, deactivation status and how it is held. Antique status is not automatic. Owners should consult current Home Office firearms guidance and seek advice before transport or consignment.
Yes, suitable swords, daggers, bayonets, armour and related militaria may be considered. Applicable offensive-weapons, age-verification, delivery and shipping rules vary by item and destination.
No. Do not clean, polish, fire, dismantle, restore or attempt to deactivate it. Original finish and components can matter, and unfamiliar weapons may be unsafe. Keep the item secure and contact our team for advice.
Without dismantling the item, photograph both sides, the overall form and close-ups of locks, actions, hilts, blades, proof marks, signatures, serial numbers, inscriptions, damage, cases and accessories.
Yes. Online catalogues and bidding help suitable lots reach overseas collectors, although export, import, licensing and carrier restrictions may limit where particular items can be sent.
Speak to our team about buying, selling or arranging a valuation for suitable antique weapons and militaria. Please contact us before transporting any firearm, edged weapon or unfamiliar item.