Corkscrews for Sale Weapons

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WP02 This 10" gun is marked Italy. When the friction fit barrel sheath is removed, the rest is a comfortable two finger pull. $145

WP04 19th Century pistol from Gagnepain in France. $375

WP05 19th Century pistol from Gagnepain in France. $375

WP06 A wood pistol combination corkscrew and cap lifter. Possibly missing the barrel. $18

WP07 The brass pistol is a quality casting with metal threaded sheath. $135

WP09 “Pistol Pete” is a plastic replica of Henry Derringer’s pistol typically used for dueling. The pistol has a “beer can opener, 1 – 1.5 oz. jigger, bottle opener, cork screw, and ice cracker.” Marked E. P.P.I. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A. $75

WP10 “Pistol Pete” is a plastic replica of Henry Derringer’s pistol typically used for dueling. The pistol has a “beer can opener, 1 – 1.5 oz. jigger, bottle opener, cork screw, and ice cracker.” Marked E. P.P.I. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A. $85 with damaged box.

WP19 A Swedish roundlet bullet. The tip unthreads to reveal a pocket for the worm. Marked as shown. $65

WP20 In 1897 William A. Williamson was granted a U.S. patent for his invention of a corkscrew which is concealed inside a small bottle or bullet shape roundlet. The ends thread together and when unscrewed, a helix pivots at an angle to the base. This is the large caliber silver bullet. Small dent as shown. $95

WP21 In 1897 William A. Williamson was granted a U.S. patent for his invention of a corkscrew which is concealed inside a small bottle or bullet shape roundlet. The ends thread together and when unscrewed, a helix pivots at an angle to the base. Large caliber. $45

RD231 Jorres 1900 Patent made by Williamson Co. No advertising plate. $69

RD233 Jorres 1900 Patent made by Williamson Co. No advertising plate. $57

RD234 Bullet roundlet. Not marked. $65

WP22 A Swedish roundlet bullet. The tip unthreads to reveal a pocket for the worm – but the pocket is not long enough. Marked as shown. $45

WP24 Cartridge serving as the sheath for the t handle corkscrew. $45

WP26 Large shell with Royal Air Force crest. Bottom dented but stands up fine. $75

WP27 A modern .50 caliber corkscrew/bottle opener. $15

WP29 Brass sword marked ARTAMOUNT MADE IN ITALY. $95

WP32 A bayonet fit sword / letter opener with cigar cutter. Artur Griep applied for a patent in Germany on March 29, 1949 for his cigar cutter (Zigarrenabschneider) design. The sliding cutter is pulled up and the cigar tip is inserted into a hole. The cutter is now depressed and the tip is cut. Patent No. 887,711 was published August 27, 1953. The holster for the sword has a magnifying glass. $175 with holster.

WP36 Scotsman with sword. Marked on back R T LONDON. Nickel-plated. $59

WP37 Scotsman with sword. Marked on back R T LONDON. Bronze. $59

WP39 Russian made cannon. A rather interesting design - the cannon swivels perpendicular to the base forming a T-handle. The base has a cap lifter built in. The cannon barrel pulls off to expose the worm. $25

WP41 Wood cannon with brass fittings on wood stand. Opener on one end. Barrel pulls off to expose worm. $29

WP42 Wood cannon with brass fittings without stand. Opener on one end. Barrel pulls off to expose worm. $19

WP45 The year on the stand is 1906 but they were certainly made much later than that! Why 1906? The German imposter Friedrich Wilhelm Voight dressed up as a Prussian military officer in 1906. He became famous as the Captain of Köpenick (Hauptmann von Köpenick). The town of Köpenick gained a lot of notoriety when Carl Zuckmayer wrote a play about Voight. Several movies were also made. Here is Voight masquerading as a bottle stopper/pourer, a bottle opener, and a corkscrew. $45

Three different size 18th Century Swedish Gun tools used to make bullets for pistols are offered on the following pages.

WP46 An 18th Century Swedish Gun tool used to make bullets for pistols. The screw is a hand forged integral part of the handle. $95

WP47 An 18th Century Swedish Gun tool used to make bullets for pistols. The screw is a hand forged integral part of the handle. $95

WP48 An 18th Century Swedish Gun tool used to make bullets for pistols. The screw is a hand forged integral part of the handle. $95

The gun tools & worms on the following pages are an excellent way to show your guests the origin of the corkscrew.

WP50 Gun tool with double helix extractor. $125

WP51 Gun tool. Double helix extractor for mounting on a rod. $65

WP52 Gun tool. Double helix extractor for mounting on a rod. $65

WP53 Gun tool. Double Helix extractor. $125

WP54 Shotgun shell loader. $95

WP55 Shotgun shell loader. $95

WP56 A 14” unusual tool with helix. $145