Pistol Collection (#22)

Cavalry War Warfare Charge Charging Battle Skirmish
A cavalry charge against artillery in a 19th century battle. After a work by Henry Alkin published in London 1824

A European cavalry man aiming a pistol charges two Janissaries. The Janissaries were elite troops of the Ottoman Empire. After an 18th century work by Jan van Huchtenburg

Advertisement for Colts Firearms, Pistols, Rifles, Carbines & Shotguns. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Jan Carolus Josephus van Speijk, or Van Speyk, 1802-1831. Dutch naval Lieutenant. At the point of being captured by the enemy he fired a pistol into the gunpowder magazine and blew his ship to pieces

Moine grec Monk armed pistol rifle William J
Moine grec. Monk armed with pistol and rifle; William J. Stillman (American, 1828 - 1901); 1860s; Albumen silver print

"Span Your Pistol". 17Th Century Cuirassier At Pistol Excerise. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Span Your Pistol". 17Th Century Cuirassier At Pistol Excerise. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Snaphance Highland Pistol, With Very Straight Iron Stock, C. 1630. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

A Dag Or Wheel Lock Pistol. Sketch Shows The Relative Proportion Of The Weapon To The Human Figure. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Le Coup De Pistolet By Pieter Van Laer. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les eColes, eCole Hollandaise
Le Coup De Pistolet By Pieter Van Laer. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les EColes, ECole Hollandaise, Published 1863

He Wheeled On Cronin, Only To Find Himself Looking Down The Barrel Of A Revolver. From The Book Buffalo Jim By William Hatfield Published Circa 1930 s

Twenty-Four German Hands Shot Into The Air. Illustration By Archibald Webb, From Midshipman Rex Carew, V. C. By John S
Twenty-Four German Hands Shot Into The Air. Illustration By Archibald Webb, From Midshipman Rex Carew, V.C. By John S. Margerison. Published Circa 1920

Captain Burtons Carbine Pistol And Projectile. From The Book The Life Of Captain Sir Richard Burton, Volume I, By His Wife Isabel Burton, Published 1893

Oregon Coast, Highway 101 And Pistol River State Park From Cape Sebastian B1644

Wild Columbine (Aquilegia), Canadensis Ranunculaceae, New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States Of America

Renee Mauperin: Henri Mauperin Wounded after the Duel with Boisjorand de Villacourt, 19th century

Animals in boat race on a Christmas card. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1880s

Pair of Wheellock Pistols, Italian, Brescia, mid-17th century

Christmas card in the shape of a gun. Date: circa 1890s

Dick Turpin, with R. A. Roberts
Dick Turpin, starring R.A. Roberts (born Richard Arthur Roberts, 1870) in which he played five different characters, including two women. This version of the famous story was a music hall sketch

Pistol, Self-Loading, 9 Mm P08
Luger 9 mm self-loading pistol, with magazine 1939. Date: 1939

Pistol of flint stone. 18th century. Spain
Pistol of flint stone. 18th century. Made in Ripoll (Girona province). Ethnographic Museum. Ripoll. Spain

Military Museum. Belgrade. Serbia
Military Museum. Interior. Belgrade. Serbia

Poster, Cyprus crisis 1957, reward for arrest of Grivas
Poster, Cyprus crisis 1957, reward for the arrest of George Theodorou Grivas, and for arms handed in. Date: 1957

France, French Navy Lieutenant in Undress Uniform, side view

Semi-automatic pistol, cutaway illustration

MAB Model D French police issue pistol
MAB Model D, 7.65mm French police issue pistol. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand, the essential distinguishing characteristic of a handgun is its facility for one-handed

Mauser Model 1914 pocket pistol
Mauser Model 1914 7.65mm pocket pistol

MAS Model 1935A French semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 7.65mm Longue cartridge. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand

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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.