Item arrived well packaged and as described in a timely fashion. If anything of interest came up again in future, I'd happily consider dealing with again.
With all the books that I have on the subject, I'll be darned if I can work out what this old gal actually is....?
Caplock Bess, truncated, transitional stock, Lock-plate almost identical to an Enfield P53 (devoid of markings) with the mainspring acting directly on the tumbler (no stirrup ?...) Some screws handmade, and others Whitworth. The barrel has both London and Birmingham proofs, if my eyes can be relied upon. All I know is that it cleaned-up great (lil heavy on the varnish Bob !) and will get the barrel checked as I really want to fire it !
Bob was amazing to deal with, as well as make arrangements, and also did his homework and research on this gun and got me the information to preserve the history of this amazing piece of history.
The guy I bought was even more beautiful than advertised. Fantastic quality and the shipping was well packed. Be happy to do business with this gentleman again.
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Very nice, good response time and a smooth transaction. Thanks.
Item arrived well packaged and as described in a timely fashion. If anything of interest came up again in future, I'd happily consider dealing with again.
Great transaction, great communication and shipped out quickly. Arrived today exactly as described, Thanx A+++
Good guy to deal with, good communication, and fast shipping. Would purchase from again
Cheers Bob....Another sympathetic refurb.
With all the books that I have on the subject, I'll be darned if I can work out what this old gal actually is....?
Caplock Bess, truncated, transitional stock, Lock-plate almost identical to an Enfield P53 (devoid of markings) with the mainspring acting directly on the tumbler (no stirrup ?...) Some screws handmade, and others Whitworth. The barrel has both London and Birmingham proofs, if my eyes can be relied upon. All I know is that it cleaned-up great (lil heavy on the varnish Bob !) and will get the barrel checked as I really want to fire it !
Honest enthusiast, buy with confidence...
Love the gun, thank you bob. He is great to deal with. I will deal with him again. Cheers.
Thanks again Bob, very pleased with the gun, the pic's didn't do it justice, A1A1A1A1.
This is a very nice gentleman to deal with, my purchase transaction went smoothly. Would completely recommend any dealings with Bob.
What an absolutely great gentleman to deal with! Great communication and a pleasure to talk to. Deal with confidence! A++++
Bob was amazing to deal with, as well as make arrangements, and also did his homework and research on this gun and got me the information to preserve the history of this amazing piece of history.
Very pleased with the gun and fast shipping, thanks again Bob,
Exactly as described for a fair price. A++ to deal with.
Excellent fellow with which to deal. Thanks for everything.
Thanks again Bob, very pleased with the gun, and fast shipping,
Very honest dealer, will definitely buy from again.
Bob was great to deal with. Fast shipping, great communication. Would deal with again anytime.
Great guy easy transaction will deal with again.
Great gentleman to deal with, very honest and forthcoming. Ships quick.
Will not hesitate to do business with Bob again.
very nice deal
The guy I bought was even more beautiful than advertised. Fantastic quality and the shipping was well packed. Be happy to do business with this gentleman again.
The Yataghan bayonet arrived promptly, and well packed.
Sadly the piece appears to have been unsympathetically polished with a power-tool, which detracts enormously from it's collector value.
I may be able to recover it somewhat without removing too much metal and to restore it to display quality.
Nonetheless, Bob always has interesting and curious pieces and is a gent to deal with.
I have bought from Bob three times and highly recommend him! He's a very knowledgeable and professional seller.
A pleasure to deal with and packaging was first class
Nice dealing with Bob. He's a good man
Always a pleasure. Thanks again Bob!