Pistol Collection

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Artwork of a Colt 45 hand-gun

Variety of pistols, incl Colts Deringer pistol / Peacemaker
A variety of pistols, including Colts Deringer pistol, the Snapchance Revolver, a full-size cartridge, a US Cavalry Colt Sa (Single Action Army - Peacemaker).45 revolver (circa 1877)

Gunfight in the street of a western town. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Long John Silver / Parrot
For generations of readers, the archetypal pirate is Long John Silver, the devious and malevolent villain of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island - parrot and all !

Battle of Naseby
THE BATTLE OF NASEBY The Royalist army is defeated by the larger Parliamentarian forces at the decisive Battle of Naseby

The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving)
3103684 The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798)

Cartoon of the Duke of Wellington Duelling
QED9538 Cartoon of the Duke of Wellington Duelling by English School, (19th century); Dept. of the Environment, London, UK; (add.info.: Wellington, Duke, Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852):); English

Colt Guns and Rifles - breech-loading arms. circa late 19th century

RICHARD WORLEY (c1686-1719). English pirate. Worley and his crew fighting the crews of two South Carolina warships, 1719. Aquatint, English, 1820s

WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island
WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

Rowdy cowboys
Rowdy cow-punchers firing their guns in the air. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Arrested by an undercover police officer
An undercover female police officer springs her Honey Trap on an unsuspecting criminal, who goes from a jolly evening with a fetching lady to staring down the barrel of a revolver!

The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch
The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in a race for the First Prize of a bottle of Scotch Whisky! Date: 1916

Performing bears, 1893 C013 / 9111
Performing bears, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving)
2654241 Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Armoury, Fort Lahore 1917-18
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/183 1917-18 Photograph

PREV2A-00049
Alexander Hamilton killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, 1804. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A pair of guns on doorway to restaurant in Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Izmir (Smyrna) - Greek Porter / attendant
A Greek Porter/attendant from Smyrna (modern Izmir), Turkey in traditional costume

Lambro the Pirate
Mr Dry in the role of Lambro the Pirate

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The pocket-pistol - equipped for Balaclava. A soldier handing a pistol(?) to a mounted soldier as another soldier looks on. Date 1855

Holmes clapped a pistol to his head and Martin slipped the handcuffs over his wrists

Street music: organ grinder rejected, 1858
Repelling foreign invasion: paterfamilias tries the cold water cure in a case of organ grinding. Date: 1858

Patriotic Postcard - Officer and Union Flag
For the Old Flag A World War One era officer, pointing his pistol toward the enemy. Standing up tall before the Union flag, for King and Country... Date: circa 1916

HSET2A-00030
Gunman in a western saloon, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

G&s / Pirates, India 3
Young Frederic is reminded of his duty at pistol-point by the Pirate King and Ruth in an amateur production by the British community at Simla, India

English Smuggler
German portrayal of an English smuggler

A gun owner displays a Glock 20, 10 mm Auto next to a Glock 19, 9 mm Para pistol in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

A gun owner displays a Glock 20, 10 mm Auto pistol in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Taurus revolver Date: circa 1970

Browning M1911 .45 calibre automatic pistol Date: circa 1970

Beretta automatic pistol Date: circa 1970

Browning M1911 .45 calibre automatic pistol Date: circa 1970

Beretta automatic pistol Date: circa 1970

Taurus revolver Date: circa 1970

Automatic pistol from Japan Date: circa 1970

Smith & Wesson revolver Date: circa 1970

Taurus revolver Date: circa 1970

Smith & Wesson revolver Date: circa 1970

Beretta automatic pistol Date: circa 1970

Commander Dundas shooting ostriches on the plains, Jubba River, Somalia (engraving)
8631464 Commander Dundas shooting ostriches on the plains, Jubba River, Somalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wild swan shooting (engraving)
8631467 Wild swan shooting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild swan shooting. Illustration from Black and White)

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

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"Pistol: A Symbol of Power, Adventure, and Infamy" In the dusty streets of a western town, a gunfight erupts as pistols blaze in the hands of fearless outlaws. The Welrod pistol whispers its deadly secrets amidst the chaos, leaving no trace behind. An artwork depicting the iconic Colt 45 hand-gun captures the essence of rugged individualism and lawlessness that defined an era. Pistols have come in various forms throughout history - from Colts Deringer pistol to Peacemaker revolvers - each with their own unique story to tell. The flintlock pistol used by fur traders symbolizes their resilience and resourcefulness in untamed lands. Long John Silver's trusted companion perched on his shoulder adds an air of mystery and adventure to this tale. It reminds us that pistols were not only tools for survival but also symbols of loyalty among pirates like Richard Worley, whose exploits struck fear into hearts across the seas. From battlefields like Naseby to encounters between notorious highwaymen such as Dick Turpin and Tom King, pistols played a pivotal role in shaping history. Engravings immortalize these daring moments when lives hung by a trigger's pull. Colt Guns and Rifles revolutionized firearms technology, making them more reliable companions for those who sought justice or wreaked havoc alike. N. C Wyeth's illustration for Treasure Island transports us back to thrilling escapades where treasure hunters faced peril at every turn. Rowdy cowboys relied on their trusty six-shooters during tumultuous times on wild frontiers. These gunslingers embodied both danger and heroism as they carved their names into legends that still echo today. Whether it be through tales of adventure or infamous deeds committed by pirates or cowboys, pistols remain timeless symbols representing power, freedom, and untamed spirits.