Arms and Armor

Bonhams' Arms and Armor department covers a range of European and Eastern armor and edged weapons; wheel-lock, flintlock, percussion and pin-fire rifles, guns, pistols and revolvers; American firearms including examples by the great makers such as Colt and Winchester; Islamic and Japanese weapons and armor; accessories including powder-flasks; books and other items relating to the armorer and his craft from 14th century to the late 19th century.

Lots in future auctions

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for £163,250 inc. premium
A Rare Medieval Sword From The Mamluk Arsenal At Alexandria
Sold for £79,250 inc. premium
A Fine And Rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund Sword Of £100 Value To Arthur Farquhar Esq., Commander Of H.M ...
Sold for £67,250 inc. premium
A Fine And Exceptionally Rare Cased Pair Of Gold-Inlaid 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols Made For Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Thornton
Sold for US$ 271,000 inc. premium
An important and historic figural hilt presentation sword given to Major General Ambrose E. Burnside by the United States Sanitary ...