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Lot 733

dating: First half of the 18th Century provenance: Bamberg, Heavy octagonal. rifled 14,5 mm cal. barrel, carved with floral motifs at the first part, then signed 'JOSEPH HAUER IN BAMBERG', with rear sight and foresight, small floral engravings; engraved tang; flintlock, the lock plate carved with hunting scenes in bas-relief, the hammer probably restored in the upper part. Full, wooden stock, slightly carved, with break under the trigger guard. Patchbox. Beautiful brass mounts decorated with hunting scenes in bas-relief. Set trigger. Replaced ramrod. In patina. Definitely deserves a proper restoration. length 103.5 cm.

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Lot 411

dating: last quarter of the 18th Century provenance: France, Straight blade of triangular section with hollow faces, the first part with geometrical and floral motifs. Silver hilt, richly engraved and pierced with trophies and floral motifs. Wooden grip with wire-binding covering and silver moor's heads (the upper one is damaged). Leather scabbard with engraved silver cap, and provided with a suspension ring. Missing chape. In fine, dark patina. length 98.5 cm.

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Lot 657

dating: First half of the 17th Century provenance: Europe, Iron body shaped as a truncated cone. Upper fuse with iron closure and external lever, provided with mouthpieces to load the wheel on the sides. Loop and hook belt on the back. Dome-shaped bottom, with remains of screwdriver. height 17,8 cm.

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Lot 214

dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Straight, double-edged blade, slightly ribbed, with eagle, Savoy trophies and emblems and floral motifs. Tang marked 'ME FECIT SOLINGEN' and 'CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN'. Wing-shaped gilt brass hilt. Long eagle-head cap uncrowned and with red glass eyes. Black handle with brass wire binding. Leather scabbard, brass mounts. Two bells. Sword knot. length 94 cm.

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Lot 414

dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Straight blade of triangular section, the first part engraved and gilded on a blue background with trophies and floral motifs. Iron hilt richly pierced and carved with trophies and floral motifs, partially gilded. Wooden handle covered with wire binding, silver Moor’s heads, and leather bands. length 106 cm.

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Lot 573

dating: Late 16th Century provenance: Brescia, Flat, smooth plate, featuring two marks at the first part of the long tang: the former one shaped as a chandelier, the latter shaped as an open hand. The external wheel held by a rung-nut with two screws. Pan with sliding pan cover. Strong hammer with a big, squared clamp and baluster-shaped throw; spring with very elongated upper appendix and ending in a right angle. Small curl-shaped carvings and pitting. The back with moulded decorations and other engraved curls, similar to the ones at the front. See similar samples in 'Armi da Fuoco Italiane' by A. Gaibi, from nr 37 to nr 55, and particularly nr. 37, 40, 52-53, all dated between 1580 and 1590. length 29,7 cm.

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Lot 147

dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Georgia, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with wide central fuller and groove near the back, gilt engraving with a Cossack, an eagle, and decorative motifs at the base and the groove. Beautiful handle covered with silver foil worked in dots and decorated with nielloed bands. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard with engraved silver mounts, nielloed and decorated with small cabochon bone beads. One ring and one suspension loop. length 93 cm.

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Lot 308

dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Tuscany, Fine, smoothbore, three-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with engraved decoration at the base and gold-inlaid mark, then featuring a twelve-faceted segment after various rings and finally round; tang engraved en suite. Forward springlock converted to percussion, engraved with floral motifs and a snake. Full stock (restored fore-end) with beautiful steel mounts, carved, engraved and pierced with busts, snakes and floral motifs. Missing ramrod. length 27.5 cm.

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Lot 294

dating: 17th Century provenance: Brescia, Long, smoothbore, four-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and with rivers at the first part, then round after a small sixteen-faceted segment, smooth tang. Beautiful lock richly engraved with floral motifs and with stylized snakes in bas relief. Wooden full stock with iron mounts decorated en suite. Pierced trigger, the counterplate with holes for a belt hook which is now missing. Carved iron-tipped wooden ramrod. length 47 cm.

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Lot 725

dating: late 18th Century provenance: England, Smooth, brass, three-stage barrel, octagonal at the first part with test bench marks, then two round segments divided by rings, circular, bell-mouthed nozzle with rings in relief, above an iron snap bayonet with action button on the engraved tang and locking mechanism on the foresight. Flintlock signed 'Aston', engraved at the borders and provided with safety lock. Full wooden stock with finely checkered lozenge base. Brass mounts decorated en suite. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. length 76 cm.

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Lot 741

dating: 18th Century provenance: Sardinia, Long, smooth, two-stage, 11 mm cal. barrel with rib on the entire length, engraved at the first part and with a frame and a brass medallion with a bust; engraved miquelet flintlock, carved at the tang with a small mask and signed 'Lore Landi'; also the screws are covered by small masks. Wooden full stock, the butt is completely carved with beautiful iron floral motifs, engraved iron mounts under the barrel, engraved brass mount at the front. Iron trigger guard and ramrod. Small missing parts. Landi's signature is rare. length 163.5 cm.

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Lot 723

dating: late 18th Century provenance: Spain, Interesting smooth, two-stage, iron barrel, with two marks 'IOHAN.AS' and a horse at the first part, the base engraved with a stripe, rings at the girdle and floral motifs, the round part with strongly bell-mouthed oval nozzle and engraved with clouds in front of the sun. Engraved tang. Flintlock with cock engraved with floral motifs. Full wooden stock with bronze mounts, the trigger guard finely engraved with a trophy and floral motifs, counterplate and butt-plate with floral motifs, butt with leather-lined pad. Iron ramrod. length 97 cm.

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Lot 273

dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Anghiari, Smooth, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with deep horse-shaped brass-inlaid mark, then round after various rings, snaphaunce lock with flat lock-plate, outlined border, with small tang, partially engraved, the batterie with carved curls. Missing upper jaw of the cock, sliding pan cover. Inside, signed 'Vallini'. Slightly sculpted wooden full stock (a piece in front of the lock is broken). Smooth, iron mounts, iron ramrod with cartridge extractors. length 24.5 cm.

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Lot 319

dating: 1836 provenance: Paris, Rifled, octagonal, 13 mm cal. barrels, in very fine damask, signed in silver 'Devisme breveté à Paris' among silver decorations, also the staves at the corners in silver, the first part engraved and numbered '1' and '2', precision front sight, underneath marked and dated 'LECLERC', 'PARIS', with Leclerc mark 'LC', star-shaped mark, date 'AN 1836' and no. '156' e '15?' (the last digit not readable); perfect bores. Engraved tangs, with rear sight and numbered '1' and '2'; forward spring lock signed 'Devisme' on a black background and framed with rich floral engravings; briarwood half-stocks finely carved at the fore-end cap and around the butt-plate, micro-checkered butt. Iron mounts engraved en suite, trigger guard with finger support and triggers with integrated set trigger. Kept in their wooden case lined with green cloth, with all quality tools and the key. See 'Der Neue Stockel', vol.1, page 291. L.F. Devisme is documented in Paris from 1834 to 1859, he received a silver medal in 1839 and 1841 in the great industrial exhibition. length 41 cm.

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Lot 379

dating: first quarter of the 16th Century provenance: Venice, Wide, straight blade, the first part with fuller at the centre and with a round cut, at the end of the fuller a brass-inlaid cross, from here a delicate, double-edged fuller. Fine, iron 'S'-shaped quillon with flat, carved quillons and grooves on the outer side rising from a bud at the base; large pommel carved with shells. One-and-a-half-handed wooden grip covered with leather (restoration). Interesting and scarce model. length 112.5 cm.

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Lot 719

dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Birmingham, Smooth, two-stage, brass barrel with strongly bell-mouthed nozzle shaped as a circle, marks of the test bench at the base. A spring bayonet at the upper part controlled by a lever on the tang (tired spring). Flintlock signed 'Wheeler' and engraved. Wooden full stock with engraved brass mounts. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. length 75 cm.

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Lot 144

dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: India, Beautiful curved, single-and-false-edged blade, probably made of damask (very clean), provided with several grooves, the base with three cartouches with inscriptions or marks. Iron hilt decorated in relief and with pierced pommel. length 90 cm.

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Lot 309

dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Karlsbad, Smooth, two-stage, 15 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and decorated with silver floral motifs at the first part, then round and with rib; tang with remains of silver decorations. Forward spring lock converted to percussion decorated en suite. Full stock, restored at the front part, sculpted with floral motifs around the tang, restored breaking at the back. Silver filigree inlaid-works. Fine, iron mounts partially carved, decorated en suite, parts with original gilding. Iron ramrod, probably spare. High-quality pistol which was transformed and restored inaccurately. An appropriate restortion is worthy. length 40 cm.

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Lot 738

dating: 17th Century provenance: Tuscany, Smooth, two-stage, 15 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part then round after a thin ring; smooth tang (a carved element directly behind, once maybe decorated with a small mount). Long, ancient lock with flat lock plate, carved tang. Hammer with a small bird on the concave back, screw with six-petalled flower, pan with sliding pan cover, carved batterie and spring. Wooden full stock slightly sculpted (small ancient restoration near the butt-plate), iron mounts, trigger-guard engraved with floral motifs in high-relief and partially pierced, engraved butt-plate, smooth shield under crown on the base. The two screws are covered with a flower, carved trigger. Carved iron-tipped wooden ramrod. length 136 cm.

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Lot 425

dating: circa 1600 provenance: Flanders, Interesting and rare iron, single-and-false-edged blade with hollow tip, the base finely engraved with floral motifs, the back first flat, after triangular and then with a hump, all engraved with gold flowers. Beautiful, majestically executed grip, depicting a bronze lion with remains of mercury gilding. length 48 cm.

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Lot 785

dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Italy or Spain, Short, smooth-bore, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrels with rib, octagonal at the first part with Spanish markings of Juan Santos between fleurs-de-lis and crosses all with gold-inlaid, then two rings, round acanthus leaves, and with engraved, brass moulded muzzle that joins the barrels; tang engraved and with sight. Roman-style flintlocks engraved and carved, the edges decorated with elegant Greek key. Full, wooden stock with brass mounts engraved with floral motifs, the rear end of the trigger guard restored in bronze. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod. On the back a shield with heraldic coat of arms under crown. It is probable that the barrels were not shortened but were created in this way to be used for hunting in the undergrowth. length 84.5 cm.

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Lot 392

dating: 18th Century provenance: Spain, Straight blade of lozenge section, the first part grooved with Toledo inscriptions not entirely legible. Embossed iron cup with crowned lion's head among floral motifs, twisted border. Quillons and loop-guard of round section decorated with spirals and with button at the ends. Pommel shaped as a disk and grooved with spirals. Wooden grip covered with wire binding and iron thread moor’s heads. In patina. length 101.5 cm.

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Lot 714

dating: 1650/60 provenance: Austria, Rifled, octagonal, 11 mm cal. barrel, engraved with a double-headed eagle crowned at the first part, at the centre a winged figure under crown, the ends and the space of the rear sight and foresight decorated with geometrical motifs, all on a very fine net in the background, adjustable iron rear sight, and brass foresight; tang engraved with hearts. Semi-inner wheelock, the cover with a double-headed eagle, the LOCK PLATE with an angel, the bottom en suite with the barrel, carved spring and hammer decorated with dragons, spark arrester and sliding pan cover. Remains of silvering. Full wooden stock, richly carved in relief with animals among spirals, the left grip with imperial eagle under crown between three eagles, a hound, a hare and floral motifs, the part under the barrel with grooves, butt-plate, fore-end cap and ramrod pipes made of engraved bone, under the butt a fire mark in the shape of two mirror fish and the inventory number '15'. Anatomical iron trigger guard. Set trigger. Bone-tipped wooden ramrod and iron base. There are currently about fifty known works by the as yet unnamed 'Master of the Animal-Head Scroll ' (or (Meister der Tierkopfranke), including a number of arms produced for the court of Emperor Franz III (1637-57), it is believed that 3 of these were the personal property of the Emperor himself.The most comprehensive study of the 'Meister der Tierkopfranke' was carried out by Hans Schedlmann in a publication in 'Arms and armor annual', vol. I, p. 180-195 where more than 50 firearms were identified.For the Master see: J. Hayward 'The Art of the Gunmaker', vol. I, p. 137/8Hans Schedelmann 'Die Grossen Büchsenmacher', p. 98/99.Many works can be admired inRoyal Armoury of Turin, 275, 275a p. 384Collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in ViennaBayerisches Nationalmuseum, p. 48/49 no. 33and in various auction house sales such as ours: 3 June 2000, lot 175 ex collection W. Mewes or 20 May 2013, lot 1267 length 109 cm.

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Lot 761

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: France, Smooth-bore, two-stage barrel. First octagonal with gold marking on the back 'CANON TORDU' among the remains of spirals, the with rings at the girdle and finally round, with large, circularly bell-mouthed nozzle. Refreshed browning. Breech with big spark arrester and remains of casehardening. Tang with broad sight, remains of casehardening and shiny frame. Forward spring lock with remains of casehardening, signed 'F.ni P. DUMOULIN A ROUEN / RUE DE LA CHAINE N.9'. Wooden, full stock with checkered grip. Iron mounts with frames en suite and remains of finishing. Brass-tipped iron ramrod. For Dumoulin in Rouen (1840-1855 circa) see 'Der Neue Stoeckel', vol. 1 page 316. length 97 cm.

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Lot 480

dating: 1870 - 1918 provenance: Italy, Two bars with four decorations each. Epoch: First World War. Three medals of Umberto I 'Unità d'Italia 1848 - 1870', two medals VE II Independence War and Unification of Italy, five other medals, a knight's cross of the Honour Legion, French 6th model (small chips), and a medal Napoleon III for the campaigns in Italy. Together with different documents for orders and medals given to the Colonel Sergio Marselli, including the certificate for the Italo-Turkish War, a memento medal for the MCMXV-MCMXVIII war, gold cross for 25 years of service, appointment as Knight of the Crown of Italy and others. They belonged to Major Sergio Marselli and to his family memebers. dimensions various cm.

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Lot 720

dating: Early 19th Century provenance: England, Smooth, brass barrel with two-round-stage divided by rings, the base with bench mark, circular, bell-mouthed nozzle with ring in relief. Iron tang. Flintlock signed 'STEELE', engraved at the borders with double lines. Full stock with cracks at the first part and brass mounts engraved with floral motifs. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. length 75 cm.

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Lot 78

dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Rifled, round, 18 mm cal. barrel (signs of use on the inner side, visible groove), with foresight and clutch for the bayonet, octagonal breech dated 'C 1866', marked 'F' and 'L' inside circles, with 'C' surmounted by a crown and 'MI'. Tang with fixed rear sight and caption 'M.le 1857' clearly visible. Backward spring lock marked 'M.re Imp.le de Chatellerault' and with mark 'M' inside a shield and surmounted by a star. Working mechanics (the first snap does not trigger the safety lock). Three-quarter wooden stock with various stamps clearly visible on the left side of the butt side, on the right side marks 'MI' and 'AVRIL 1866'. Brass mounts all with various clearly legible marks. Iron ramrod. length 114,5 cm.

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Lot 802

dating: about 1780 provenance: Dalmatia, Heavy, two stage barrel, the first part with coat of arms of Dalmatia under crown framed by bands decorated with floral motifs in high relief, followed by two dolphin-shaped big handles subdivided by rings, the second part smooth with moulded muzzle and a band with floral motifs; cylindrical trunnions; Beautiful patina. length 82 cm.

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Lot 208

dating: circa 1900 provenance: Italy, Double-edged blade of lozenge section, engraved with Savoy cross under crown, trophies and floral motifs at the first part. Nickel-plated iron hilt (missing parts) made of wood and featuring Maltese cross at the front. Leather scabbard with nickel-plated iron mounts. Scarce. See 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana' by Calamandrei, pag. 388. length 91.5 cm.

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Lot 466

dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Silver cross, enameled in red and white on one side, engraved with royal monogram 'VE' on the back. Crowned and with original ribbon. The case is not pertinent. dimensions 3.2 x 3.2 cm.

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Lot 279

dating: 18th Century provenance: North Italy, Smooth, four-stage, 15 mm cal. barrel, signed 'LAZARINO COMINAZZO' and with cannelure at the first octagonal part, then a segment without cannelure, two round parts divided by rings and flowers; flintlock signed 'M. PALESTRINO' and slightly engraved. Full, wooden stock with brass mounts engraved with cannons and floral motifs, the butt-plate with large mask. Iron belt hook. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod. length 38 cm.

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Lot 734

dating: 18th Century provenance: Central Italy, Smooth, two-stage 15 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle, octagonal at the first segment with longitudinal cannelures and rings at the girdle, then cylindrical at the second part; silvered foresight. Smooth tang with broad sight obtained from the rifle stock. Roman style lock signed 'A. ROSSI' with small floral engravings and frames, moulded pan. Half wooden stock with checkered segments. Brass mounts. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. length 141,7 cm.

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Lot 616

dating: First half of the 18th Century provenance: Marche, Flat plate, decorated in bas-relief with a mask at the tang and with racemes on a hyphened background. The hammer's throw sculpted as a little angel holding the lower jaw (the upper one and the screw clamp are missing). Featuring another mask in relief at the base of the hammer. The other elements decorated with floral motifs. Pitting. Signed 'IO / PIETRO / PISTELLI' at the back of the plate. Giovan Pietro Pistelli, from Monte San Vito (Ancona, Italy) used to sign 'IO PIETRO PISTELLI' ('I, Pietro Pistelli'). See Barbiroli ('Repertorio Storico degli Archibugiari Italiani'), p. 434. length plate 10 cm.

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Lot 289

dating: 18th Century provenance: Naples, Smooth, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with deep, not clearly legible and brass-inlaid mark between stylized sabres, the round after rings and acanthus; engraved tang. Beautiful miquelet lock engraved with elegant floral motifs, the tang carved with leaves. Wooden full stock sculpted with silver fine mounts richly engraved with floral motifs, beautiful butt-plate with mask in high-relief. Long belt hook carved with floral motifs. Silver-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. Patinated. length 38.5 cm.

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Lot 788

dating: 1870 provenance: France, Smooth-bore, 18 mm cal. barrels in beautiful damask, octagonal with grooves at the first part, then round, the rib with fore sight; long engraved tang; back spring lock, signed 'CHANEL ARQ.' and 'A BOURG', finely engraved with a dragon among floral motifs. Receiver and mounts decorated en suite with this rare pattern. Two-piece wooden stock with checkered palm rest and handle. length 118 cm.

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Lot 277

dating: circa 1700 provenance: Northern Europe, Smooth, three-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part and with frame at the base, followed by two round segments; flintlock, with smooth lock plate and remains of engraved elements at the center and carved decorations on the tang. Wooden full stock with curved, slightly sculpted butt. Brass mounts, trigger guard with mask at the front, long butt-plate engraved with floral motifs and decorated with a bust in bas-relief, a shield at the base. Remains of a belt hook. Missing ramrod. length 46 cm.

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Lot 645

dating: 17th/19th Century provenance: Brescia, Three-stage, 22,5 mm cal. barrel of Mid XVII century. Breech with decorations working as fore-end. Octagonal at the first segment with ribbed frame and remains of signature 'GIO BATT RAMPINELLO'. On the side transformed into percussion in a later time. Both the second and third order are cylindrical (shortened?) and with rings at the girdle. Tang with hole for the assembly. Barbiroli reports Giovanni Battista Rampinelli (with letter 'i'), barrel maker from Gardone Val Trompia (Brescia) of the second half of the XVII century, killed with his brother during a shooting in 1681, in the struggle between opposing factions in Gardone. See 'Repertorio Storico degli Archibugiari Italiani', pag. 448-449. length total 67 cm.

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Lot 787

dating: 1770/80 provenance: Paris, Smooth-bore, three-stage, 14 mm cal. barrels, with rib, octagonal at the first part signed and gilded 'PUIFORCAT A PARIS', the base with two marks 'LC' shaped as an oval (Leclerc), then round after a sixteen-faceted segment, silver foresight with gilded decorations; iron tang with sight, engraved with floral motifs; flintlocks signed 'PUIFORCAT PARIS' and featuring elegant engraved decorations. Wooden half stock sculpted with fine floral motifs in bas-relief. The butt with a pillow covered with leather (signs of use) and with brown velvet frame. Elegant steel mounts. Deer horn-tipped wooden ramrod. For Pierre Puiforcat see 'Der Neue Stöckel', Vol. II, pg. 992. The gunsmith was documented in Paris from 1756 to 1773 and he was appointed 'Premier Arquebusier du Roi'. He was the expert of firearms during the revolution of 1773.Origin: Galeria Fischer, Lucerne, 11 September 2010 lot 581 length

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Lot 647

dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Naples, Two-stage, 17,1 mm cal. barrel. Octagonal at the first part, featuring various gilded marks at the base: the 'cross over mount', the nine Bourbonist lilies, various starlets, the mark 'R' is crowned and the countermark 'FABR DI NAP'. Vent with gilded frame. Rings at the girdle, small engraved elements and an engraved frame. The second part is of round section, with swallow-tailed foresight and gilded. Without hook on the lower side. Tang finely carved with floral motifs. Marked 'NS' on the left side. length total 110,7 cm.

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Lot 722

dating: about 1820 provenance: England, Smooth, brass, two-round-stage barrel, the first part with bench marks and 'BCP' under crown, circular, bell-mouthed nozzle with ring in relief, above an iron snap bayonet with action button on the engraved tang and locking mechanism on the foresight. Flintlock signed 'Jover', engraved at the end and provided with anti-friction and sealing system, safety lock. Full wooden stock with checkered base. Mounts engraved with floral motifs. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod (repaired) and iron cartridge extractor. length 67.5 cm.

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Lot 267

dating: 19th Century provenance: Venezuela, Straight blade of triangular section, the first part engraved and with manufacturer from Klingenthal. Gilded-bronze hilt, richly decorated with bas-relief floral motifs, partially-pierced shell-guard, badge with writing 'ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA' at the center; mother-of-pearl grips. Leather scabbard (small damages) with gilt-bronze mounts and engravings. length 93.5 cm.

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Lot 209

dating: circa 1900 provenance: Italy, Double-edged blade of lozenge section, engraved with trophies and floral motifs at the first part. Iron hilt (missing parts) with remains of nickelling, wooden hilt with Maltese cross at the front. Leather scabbard with iron mounts. Scarce. See 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana' by Calamandrei, pag. 388. length 81.5 cm.

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Lot 199

dating: 19th Century provenance: Europe, Medium-wide, curved, single-and-false-edged blades, with hollow tip, wide fuller, engraved with trophies and floral motifs of good quality but with different patterns in the first part, one with a mark on the tang. Blackened iron hilts with large valve, three loop guards, cap with grooves at the pommel and horn, anatomic handles. Leather scabbards with brass mounts and two suspension rings. length 97 cm.

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Lot 763

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: England, Beautiful smooth, three-stage, twisted, 16 mm cal. barrel, the first octagonal part signed 'John Manton & Son DOVER STREET', the base marked 'CLOUGH & SONS BATH', then a sixteen-sided segment and round rings, with foresight; the lower part marked 'WF', '7084' and with mark. The vent lined in silver. Engraved tang. Forward spring lock signed 'John Manton & Son Patent' and engraved with a trophy and floral motifs. Wooden half stock with checkered grip, iron mounts decorated en suite. Wooden ramrod with brass mounts. Kept in its wooden case with brass mounts, lined with green cloth with Manton's label and various accessories. length 122 cm.

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Lot 249

dating: circa 1900 provenance: Papal States, Straight, double-edged blade, engraved at the first part, the tang is signed 'V. BIFULCO NAPOLI'. Gilded metal hilt decorated with floral motifs in bas-relief and provided with small nobiliary monogram. Pommel shaped as a lion's head, anatomical wooden grip. Complete of scabbard with two suspension rings and sword knot. length 94.5 cm.

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Lot 278

dating: Mid 18th Century provenance: Brescia, Long, smoothbore, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and horse-shaped at the first part among four gold-inlaid lilies, engraved with a frame at the base, then round after rings, tang engraved en suite. Lock with lowered border and decorated with leaves at the tang, signed 'MARCO FRUSCA' at the center. Wooden full stock (small missing parts and defects) partially sculpted. Elegant brass mounts with floral motifs, pierced counterplate. Complete of horn-tipped wooden ramrod. length 47 cm.

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Lot 736

dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: North Italy, Smooth, four-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part, then with rounded corners, followed by a sixteen-faceted segment and finally round after rings and with moulded muzzle, brass wide rear sight, modern-style flintlock, engraved with floral motifs, featuring areas damaged by rust like the barrel. Wooden half sock formed by two parts with mounts and pierced brass inlaid-works, grip with button to bend the butt with brass frames. Two small loops for a thin belt. Horn fore-end cap, rifled brass-tipped wooden ramrod. length 104.5 cm.

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Lot 731

dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: North Italy, Smooth, two-stage, 15 mm cal.barrel, octagonal at the first part between two marks among lilies, 'EGIDIO' and 'LEONI', the latter and the lilies are gilded, then round after a ring and acanthus, missing foresight, gilded swallow-tails and decorations; engraved tang, lock signed 'Girolamo Ar....' provided by antifriction ad sealing systems, gilded vent. Wooden half stock with hand rest and checkered grip. Brass mounts. Missing ramrod. length 134 cm.

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Lot 608

dating: second quarter of the 17th Century provenance: Brescia, Flat plate with oblique borders, most of the surface engraved with racemes, a deeply-marked mark with an open-wing eagle surmounting the initials 'GA' at the center. Hammer with straight throw and the base engraved and carved with curls, jaws engraved en suite at the front, batterie with baluster base. Various elements with engravings and shaped as leaves. See a very similar item in 'Brescian Firearms' by N. Di Carpegna, featuring the same mark, plate XVII, n. 1. The mark is at page 62 (I, 177) and it is indicated to be on two arms of the first half of the 17th century.For other similar items see 'Armi da Fuoco Italiane' by Gaibi, nn. 298- 303, all from Brescia, Italy, and dated between 1625 circa and 1640. length plate 14,8 cm.

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Lot 724

dating: early 18th Century provenance: London, Smooth, iron, four-stage barrel, octagonal at the first part with John Sibley's mark and London bench mark, then a short sixteen-faceted segment, and another one round divided by rings, is still round increasing towards the circular, bell-mouthed nozzle.Lock with round lock plate with remains of engravings. Full stock in fine wood with brass mounts, pierced counterplate, butt-plate engraved with floral motifs and shield on the back engraved with a bust of a man with hat. Iron trigger guard. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod. length 68 cm.

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Lot 72

dating: 1838 provenance: USA, Round, rifled, 52 cal. barrel at the nozzle (clean bore), with foresight. The breech block with bolt action that lifts from below thanks to the iron lever placed in front of the trigger guard. Incorporated in the bolt, the flintlock, with back hammer, pan and batteria. Working mechanics. Remains of the markings 'J.H. HALL / H. FE... / US 1838'. Full, brown stained wooden stock. Iron mounts. Butt plate with some pitting. Iron ramrod. Attached are historical notes collected by the owner.This rifle, manufactured by Harpers Ferry Armory under license from John J. Hall, was the first mass-produced breech-loading military rifle adopted as a nationally issued sidearm. A large number of these models were used in the Civil War and converted to rimfire by the Confederate army. See Flayderman's Guide, 9th Edition, pp. 556-557. length 134 cm.

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Lot 274

dating: circa 1800 provenance: Naples, Smooth, two-stage, 18 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with not clearly legible mark and decorated with silver flowers, then round after smooth or beaded, six-faceted rings and with moulded muzzle; engraved tang; lock engraved with floral motifs. Wooden full stock with brass mounts engraved with floral motifs and decorated with two silver masks (one has a missing element), silver shield on the back. Missing ramrod. length 25.5 cm.

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Lot 280

dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Brescia, Smooth, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, with two gilded marks between lilies at the first octagonal part, then round rings; engraved tang; forward spring lock signed 'P. LORANDI' and carved in bas-relief with trophies; full, wooden stock with carved iron mounts en suite. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod. length 29 cm.

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Lot 287

dating: 18th Century provenance: Europe, Octagonal and round, smoothbore, two-stage, 15 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle, with rings at the girdle; the first segment richly decorated with carving and a large mask surmounting three stripes with grotesque creatures; the second part with small racemes decorations and thin, dorsal rib. The tang with decorations that continue the design of the barrel and provided with a saddle sight. Lock with raceme carvings both on the lock plate and the cock, the back of the batterie en suite. The wooden stock with heavy signs of use and time but apparently without cracks, the front segment with remains of checkering. Beautiful iron mounts decorated with racemes and spirals in relief, the counterplate engraved. The butt-plate with tangs that tend to slip off. On the trigger guard, partially pierced, perhaps an acronym 'I 1' (?). Brass-wire barrel bracket (probably later). Missing ramrod. Working mechanisms. length 56 cm.

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Lot 213

dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Straight, tipped, single-and short false-edged blade, with cylindrical back, engraved with trophies, racemes, Savoy coat of arms and crowned eagle with open wings on both sides, along half of its length. Marked 'F. HOERSTER' from Solingen at the base. Gilded-brass hilt worked as a wing. Long cap, shaped as an eagle's head with crown-shaped button and the eyes made of red glass. Black hilt with brass wire binding. Leather scabbard, brass mounts. Two rings. The sword-knot with various signs of time and use, and gilded threads clutches. length 95 cm.

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Lot 247

dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Spain, Curved, single-and false-edged blade with wide fuller at the center and groove at the back, writing 'POR MI LEY Y POR MI REY' at the base, on both sides. Brass hilt with pierced quillon and pommel with plumed and engraved helmet. Deer-horn hilt. length 94 cm.

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Lot 260

dating: late 18th Century provenance: Piedmont, Triangular, colichemarde blade with remains of engravings at the first part. Elegant silver hilt (dark patina) decorated with undulated grooves, convex butt-plate, the arms of the hilt with several stamps; wooden hilt with wire-binding covering and metallic bands. length 98 cm.

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Lot 753

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Italy, Interesting brass, two-stage, 9,8 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and round, with rings and carved frame at the girdle, foresight at the nozzle. Breech and tang in one iron block. Forward spring lock with small floral engravings and lock plate signed 'Pulini F.' Working mechanics but the first snap does not keep the safety lock on. Wooden half stock with boar's head carving at the bottom of the butt side and checkered segments. Smooth brass mounts. Remains of a horn-tipped light wooden ramrod and cartridge extractor. length 91,5 cm.

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Lot 448

dating: 17th Century provenance: Italy, Light, wooden lance with thin, neck-lacquered (missing parts), iron tip, the first part shaped as a truncated cone, smooth and painted in gold with trophies, a bird and floral motifs (missing parts), after a shortened segment it is cylindrical and with longitudinal grooves, then it decreases in wideness towards the tip, with remains of gold painting. The quintain has Roman origins, and it was played during military trainings. In 17th Century three variants of the play were introduced, including the ring joust in which this kind of lance was used. The knight that would take off more rings won. See a very similar item at Odescalchi Museum, in Rome. height 268.5 cm.

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Lot 194

dating: 1910 provenance: Austria, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, tip, finely ornamented at the first part with polished engravings on a damask background: at the third side inscription with date 'Offiziers - Preisschiessen Regiment Klagenfurt 1910' in a floral frame and with a beautiful trophy at the base, at the fourth side another trophy and a motto; the second half with decorative damask pattern. Tank with Weyersberg in Solingen marking and 'EISENHAUER'. Iron hilt with remains of nickel plating, pierced and engraved guard featuring the imperial eagle, ribbed cap, handle with fish-skin and wire binding. Nickel-plated iron scabbard. length 94,2 cm.

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