ROYAL SMALL ARMS FACTORY - ENFIELD A RARE 7.62x51mm (NATO) 'MODEL L42A1' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. M33831, converted at Enfield in 1971 from a BSA 1944 dated No.4T, 27 1/2in. free-floating hammer-forged nitro reproved barrel (in 1994), block and blade fore-sight, folding aperture rear sight, receiver fitted with a 'Telescope Straight Sighting L1A1' telescopic sight and marked 'TEL. STG. No 32 MK.3. OS 2039 A' with a line through it, and 'NO. 26038. 1240-99-963-2063. TEL. STRT. STG. L1A1. OS 2429 G.A.', in quickly-detachable mount, the mount marked 'M33900' with a line through it, and 'M33831', the receiver marked on the left side 'L42A1' the Enfield trademark and '71', the butt-stock collar marked on the left 'M47C. 1944. M33831.', manual safety, detachable box magazine marked 'CR141A 65 and 'M33831', (with two unmarked spares), halfstock, single barrel band, sling swivels, raised cheekpiece, 13in. pull including brass buttplate with central trapdoor, weight 10lb. (unscoped) 12lb. 8oz. (scoped). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
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J. PURDEY, LONDON A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 3386, for 1840, with slightly shortened 29 3/4in. browned damascus barrels, the top-rib signed 'J. PURDEY, 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON' (lightly rubbed), platinum and engraved bands at breech, engraved rib-end, platinum plugs, fully borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, border, scroll and gamescene engraved bar-action re-coloured locks signed 'PURDEY' (refreshed), bolted safes forwards of the engraved hammers, figured chequered walnut half-stock with iron furniture and brass tipped ebony ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .44 (RUSSIAN) SINGLE-ACTION SMITH & WESSON 'NEW MODEL RUSSIAN' REVOLVER, no visible serial number, circa 1874-78, with 6 1/2in. barrel, the sighting rib signed by the maker and with patent dates to '1869' terminating in 'RUSSIAN MODEL', integral blade fore-sight, fixed rear-sight, break-open frame with fluted cylinder, plated hammer, trigger and spurred trigger-guard, smooth walnut grips and lanyard ring at heel, a fair amount of original nickel-plating remaining, some isolated patches of pitting, with a later full-flap leather holster and a certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. A .375 H&H MAGNUM FLANGED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 56482, circa 1929, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, open sights and two folding leaf sights marked for 100, 175 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with tunnel cover tubes engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON. 168 PICCADILLY. LONDON.', removable striker discs, automatic safety, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 6oz., in a leather leg of mutton guncase. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A .451 PERCUSSION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE FOR PRESENTATION, serial no. B42, circa 1861, with 33in. Whitworth patent rifled barrel, dovetailed fore-sight (bead absent), adjustable ladder rear-sight (as found), the breech of barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', borderline engraved lock stamped on the tail with the Whitworth trademark of a crowned wheatsheaf, bolt safety to centre and signed 'WHITWORTH' on the bar, iron mounted full walnut stock, with chequered wrist and fore-end, the butt fitted with a replacement circular patchbox, the left side with inlaid large oval white metal vacant escutcheon for presentation, iron sling swivels and replacement ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A RARE 8mm BERGMANN-SIMPLEX (8mm SIMPLEX) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 2169, almost certainly manufactured in Belgium, with German proved 2 3/4in. round barrel, raised broad sighting rib with applied crescent fore-sight, octagonal receiver marked 'PAT. BREVETE' and 'DRGM', also '251' along with a trademark within an oval (double stamped), internal brushed bright bolt and rear cylindrical cocking-piece, large rear-sight, blued frame, detachable five-shot box-magazine with front-mounted magazine release catch, rotating safe to the left side, exposed hammer and chequered hard-rubber grips with 'SIMPLEX' moulded along the centreline, iron heel-plate with the serial number, much original blued finish and colour throughout. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
J. WOODWARD & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 5351/ 2, with extra barrels by Gallyon, circa 1900, original 29in. nitro barrels (some pits), ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke;extra 29in. nitro barrels (in 1968), ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' and engraved 'BARRELS BY GALLYON AND SONS (GUNMAKERS). CAMBRIDGE AND NORWICH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke; toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, ejectors at fault, fore-end require adjustment to fit, fine acanthus scroll engraving with the makers name in elaborate cartouches on the lockplates, (No.1 fore-end not catching on extra barrels, ejectors require attention, No.2 ejectors require attention), 14 1/2in. figured stock (No.1 including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, cracked at hand), in their makers brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase, the extra barrels in a modern vinyl guncase.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .44 (RUSSIAN) SMITH & WESSON MODEL '44 DOUBLE-ACTION' or 'FRONTIER' REVOLVER, serial no. 12461, frame manufactured pre 1899, with blued 4in. barrel, raised sighting rib stamped with makers details and patent dates to 1880, crescent fore-sight, notch rear-sight, blued fluted automatic ejection cylinder, blued break-open frame, colour hardened trigger and hammer, chequered walnut grips, strong amount of original finish remaining, with certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
C.G. BONEHILL - AN UNUSUAL F.A.C.-RATED 16-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER HARPOON GUN, serial no. 1001, for 1927, 20 3/4in. nitro barrel with short top-flat engraved 'C.G. BONEHILL. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl., stepped solid bar action with short side and top bolsters, rebounding lock, border engraving, retaining much colour-hardening and some finish, 14 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including perished rubber recoil pad, the butt with escutcheon marked 'IRP 28.10.44.', fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch, weight 8lb., together with its harpoon.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
ER. WILMART FOR F. BIRON A SÈTE AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR TWIN-FIRING WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 28841, dated 1930, 31 3/4in. 'Canardouze' nitro barrels with matt broad-spaced rib, tubes engraved 'ER. WILMART Ft A LIEGE. FAIT POUR F. BIRON A SÈTE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action with short side bolsters, manual side safety with gold-inlaid 'SUR' and 'FEU' detail, top tang with manual selector switch with gold-inlaid 'DOUBLE' detail, which when engaged locks the triggers to allow both barrels to be fired simultaneously on pulling either trigger, articulated front trigger, border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A 6-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME SIGNED PRYSE & REDMAN, LONDON, serial no. WR251-540, circa 1850, the number added later, with octagonal to round 25 1/2in. barrel, bead fore-sight, fixed leaf rear-sight, the top of barrel marked 'LONDON', long double-screw top-tang, borderline engraved lock signed 'PRYSE & REDMAN' on the bar, walnut full-stock with chequered straight-hand wrist, raised cheek-piece, brass furniture and replacement ramrod, some termite damage to butt and age cracks. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
JOS. HAMBRUSCH - FERLACH A 16-BORE / .22 HORNET BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 1752, for 1941, 23 3/4in. (60cm) nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), tapered solid matt rib with flip-up rear sight with gold-inlaid sight line, bead fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'JOS. HAMBRUSCH.', the right tube engraved 'BOEHLER-BLITZ STAHL', fitted with a Weaver K4 60-B telescopic sight in quickly-detachable claw mounts, 2 1/2in. shot chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scroll-back treble-grip action with side clips and ornate stepped bolsters, cocking-indicator studs, tang-mounted shot/ball selector switch actuating the flip-up rear sight, automatic safety with engraved 'S' detail, set front trigger, the fences engraved in high relief with floral motifs, the action with Germanic scroll detailing and small relief-engraved game scene vignettes of fox flushing pheasant on the left, rabbits on the right and a capercaillie on the underside, the triggerguard with a brace of English partridge and engraved 'FERD. JUST.' in a scrolling banner, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch, sling swivels, weight 6lb. 2oz. (unscoped) and 6lb. 15oz. (scoped). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A .38-56 (WIN.) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 122073, for 1900, with octagonal 26in. barrel (bluing thinned and fading), dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, the top-flat marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.' on two lines, calibre designation to breech-end, receiver with slight traces of colour, blued bolt, exposed hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, plain trigger and finger-lever, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A CASED .320 (S/R) TRANTER'S PATENT MODEL 1868 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 53708, circa 1870, with 2 7/8in. blued octagonal barrel, engraved band at muzzle, scroll engraved panels at throat, blade fore-sight and borderline engraved top-strap with sighting groove, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame (traces of gilt in sheltered areas), blued hammer, trigger and guard, flat-fronted swing-out ejector stored in the cylinder arbor, missing grips, in its period walnut case lined and compartmented in blue baize, complete with turn-screw, oil-bottle, cleaning rod, dummy rounds and case-key. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A SCARCE .44 (RUSSIAN) SMITH & WESSON 'FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN' REVOLVER, serial no. 24145, manufactured circa 1873, with 8in. barrel, maker's signature to the top-rib with patent dates to 1869 and 'RUSSIAN MODEL', pinned blade fore-sight, fixed rear-sight, break-open frame with fluted cylinder and automatic ejection, colour hardened hammer, square-heeled smooth walnut grips, heel threaded for lanyard ring (absent) and additionally drilled along with the back-strap for a detachable shoulder-stock (absent), minimal amount of finish remaining with some mild pitting, together with a certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A GOOD & RARE .32-44 (S&W) SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL No.3 TARGET REVOLVER, serial no. 3058, circa 1889, with blued 6 1/2in. barrel with raised sighting rib marked 'SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.', blade fore-sight, standing blade rear-sight incorporated into the locking-catch, blued fluted cylinder (finish faded), blued frame, case-hardened hammer and trigger-guard, chequered hard rubber grips with 'S&W' monogram, and virtually all its original finish except where noted. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A 50-BORE PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER SIGNED W. RICHARDS, LONDON, no visible serial number, in a later case, the revolver circa 1840, with fully fluted six-shot 3 1/2in. barrel cluster, the flutes carved in imitation of side-ribs, each chamber numbered '1' through '6' respectively and with Birmingham proofs, moulded and rounded iron border and scroll engraved receiver with central bar hammer, the left side of action signed 'W. RICHARDS, LONDON', the right 'IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL', finely chequered walnut grip swelling at the iron mounted pommel with central engraved trap (containing spare nipples) and with guarded trigger, the iron surfaces darkly stained, complete with a brass bound walnut case adapted for this pistol with a compartmented and blue baize lined interior and a number of added accessories.
A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SHOTGUN SIGNED JOHN WIGGAN, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with 31 1/2in. octagonal to sixteen-sided to round barrel, the top-flat signed 'JOHN WIGGAN, GUNMAKER TO THE ROYAL FAMILY & THE PACHA OF EGYPT' (rubbed), bead fore-sight, squared patent breech with an engraving of a gamebird and band, scroll engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed 'JOHN WIGGAN', working replacement hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (rubbed) iron furniture and replacement wood ramrod.
FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE 'C3' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 49475 S75, dated 1975, 30in. nitro barrels with broad 16mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, beaded border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 4oz., in a universal case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A 100-BORE PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER SIGNED BUSSEY, LEICESTER, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with fully fluted 2 3/4in. six-shot barrel cluster, engraving to the ends of muzzles and fluted carved in imitation of side-ribs, nickel rounded body engraved with scrolled panels and with engraved central bar-hammer, borderline and scroll engraved back-strap signed near heel 'BUSSEY, LEICESTER', guarded trigger and smooth bag-shaped walnut grips.
A .41 (RIMFIRE) CONVERTED COLT NEW-LINE POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 8254, for 1877, converted from centrefire, with tapering 2 1/8in. barrel signed on two lines, applied crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, five-shot fluted cylinder, solid frame with exposed hammer and spur-trigger, smooth hardwood birdshead grips, period London proofs, the whole well re-nickel plated, in a later full-flap leather holster. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE. A LIEGE A 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 87817, dated 1934, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, top tube engraved 'AUG. FRANCOTTE BTE. A LIEGE - BELGIQUE', 2 3/4in. chambers, 1/2 and 3/4 choke, three-piece fore-end, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, left lockplate with 'ARMER AVANT DEMONTAGE' engraved on ribbons surrounding the lockplate screw, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with floral bouquets, each lockplate engraved 'DEMOUNTABLE ANSON FRANCOTTE PATENT. LIEGE BELGIQUE.' in scrolling ribbons, triggerguard with gold monogram 'MG', 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A .297/230 TRANTER'S PATENT SINGLE-SHOT GALLERY PISTOL RETAILED BY G.W. WEBB, OXFORD, serial no. 36684, circa 1880, with blued octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'G.W. WEBB HIGH ST. OXFORD', engraved band at muzzle, blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, automatic extractor, open frame with central hammer and push-button barrel-release below the fore-end, chequered walnut one-piece grip with domed iron butt-cap, spur trigger, the underside of barrel also with Webb's serial number '898', strong amount of finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
SIMSON & CO. (SUHL) AN 8x60R MAUSER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 32219, dated 1931, 23 3/4in. nitro barrels with matt rib, central banner engraved 'SIMSON & CO. SUHL. WAFFEN FABRIKEN', open sights with folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, scroll-back treble-grip action with side bolsters and side clips, pin cocking-indicators, intercepting sears, manual safety, set triggers, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, blued finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, sling swivels, weight 7lb. 12oz.S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A .31 PERCUSSION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 295630, for 1867, with octagonal 6in. barrel (fair amount of blued finish remaining), the top-flat signed 'ADDRESS COL SAML. COLT NEW-YORK USA', bead fore-sight, roll engraved five-shot cylinder (traces only of finish), colour hardened open iron frame and hammer, brass grip-straps with smooth flared walnut grip, colour hardened under-barrel rammer, good example with all matching numbers.
A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK NORTH AMERICAN 'KENTUCKY' RIFLE POSSIBLY SIGNED ROGERS, no visible serial number, dated for 1806, with octagonal 34 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight with brass blade, moulded buckhorn rear-sight, the top-flat near breech marked 'N.B. 1806', solid top-tang, flat lock with stepped tail and traces of signature below pan, possibly 'Rogers & ?, Philadelphia, Warranted', working replacement cock, stripy maple full-stock (fore-end with repairs), shallow raised cheek-piece, brass furniture including engraved patchbox with pierced hinge, double set triggers, the trigger guard with raised lower tang and wood ramrod with horn tip. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .44 PERCUSSION ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 364, circa 1865, with 7 1/2in. sighted barrel, grooved top-strap signed 'ROGERS & SPENCER / UTICA. N.Y.', serial numbered six-shot cylinder, solid frame, flared smooth walnut grips, no trace of a martial cartouche, articulated under-barrel rammer rammer, traces of colour to hammer and trigger, matching numbers (possibly re-applied), the frame and cylinder lightly cleaned of finish with mild pin-prick pitting.
A RARE .31 PERCUSSION COLT BABY DRAGOON POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 7198, for 1848, with octagonal 6in. barrel (older refinish), the top-flat signed on two lines 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW-YORK CITY', bead fore-sight, plain five-shot cylinder marked 'COLTS PATENT' along with the serial number, traces of roll engraving and round locking notches (small amount of mild pitting), open iron frame also marked 'COLTS PATENT', exposed hammer, brass grip-straps with traces of plated finish, smooth flared walnut grip, (small chip right side toe), no provision for under-barrel rammer, all matching numbers.
A TRIO OF 7mm PINFIRE POCKET REVOLVERS OF VARIOUS DESIGNS, no visible serial numbers and 119, all circa 1865, the first Belgian and of Lefaucheux style, with shortened 3in. barrel, florally engraved open iron frame with en-suite six-shot cylinder, double action mechanism with spurred hammer and folding trigger and chequered walnut bag-shaped grips, the second similar but with 3 1/2in. barrel, brass frame and flared smooth ebony grips, the last a French Javelle Patent with quick release hinged 3 1/4in. barrel breaking downwards for removing and loading the plain cylinder via a swing lever, open iron frame and smooth cranked walnut grips. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
ER. WILMART FOR V. ROUSSEL A MONTPELLIER A 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 28998, dated 1932, 28 1/2in. nitro barrels with 7mm solid matt top-rib, tubes initialled 'LLH' for L. Lochet-Habran, top barrel engraved 'ER. WILMART FT. A LIEGE. FAIT POUR V. ROUSSEL A MONTPELLIER', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, three-piece fore-end, scroll-back action, hold-open toplever, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, articulated front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock, weight 7lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7327, for 1901, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13, BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, fluted leaf fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, minor chip to knuckle at right cocking lever, fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. stock including 1 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a canvas and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A CASED 80-BORE PERCUSSION WEBLEY PATENT WEDGE-FRAME REVOLVER, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with blued 4 3/8in. unsigned octagonal barrel, borderline engraved muzzle and top-strap, bead fore-sight, standing notch to the top of standing breech, plain colour hardened five-shot cylinder with engraved borderline to leading edge, borderline engraved two-piece frame (finish faded and lost), double action mechanism with spurred hammer and Kerr side rammer, chequered walnut grips, much apparently original blued finish remaining except where noted, together with a period walnut case with burr veneered lid, lined and compartmented in blue baize and with a selection of period accessories.
A 9mm (PARA) WALTHER P38 WARTIME SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE PISTOL CODED FOR MAUSER, serial no. 4477L,dated for 1943, with exposed 4 7/8in. blacked barrel, blacked slide with 'byf' coding and waffenampt stamps, exposed hammer, machined blacked frame, ribbed red-brown bakelite grips and marked magazine, retaining much apparently original finish, with certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible. Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred. Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met.Collection will be by arrangement.** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A 4-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED WILDFOWLING PIECE SIGNED CHARLES BOSWELL, LONDON, serial no. 8142, circa 1880, with Birmingham proved round tapering damascus 45in. barrel, bead fore-sight, short sighting-rib at breech signed 'CHARLES BOSWELL MAKER, EDMONTON, LONDON N.' running onto the barrel, moulded damascus shoulders at breech, borderline engraved colour hardened action (colour faded) with carved and moulded fence, long borderline engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action curved lock signed 'CHARLES BOSWELL', rebounding hammer, walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock with solid rubber pad with horn spacers, horn grip-cap, borderline engraved swing under-lever and chequered walnut fore-end with horn schnabel tip and cross-key fastener, strong traces of original colour and finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A .660 PERCUSSION 1844 YEOMANRY CARBINE SIGNED TOWER, serial no. N10448, dated for 1844, the serial number added later, with 20in. rifled barrel, fixed sights, borderline engraved lock marked with a crown device and signed 'TOWER' with the date (all rubbed), walnut full-stock (large historic chip to fore-end around rear barrel key), brass furniture except long saddle-bar and captive iron ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD.' A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 24920, circa 1914, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1970), tubes engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON. W.1.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, unsigned action, automatic safety, border and partial scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. stock (insert repair at head), weight 5lb. 5oz., in its brass-cornered leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .450/.455 WEBLEY MKI SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 12437, circa 1895, with 4in. barrel, integral blade fore-sight, coin release auto-ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, applied holster-guides, stirrup locking latch to the break-open frame, chequered hard rubber birdshead grips with thumb-web hump and lanyard ring at heel, finish very faded, complete with a leather open-top holster for same dated 1898. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A RARE CASED 120-BORE TAP-LOADING STOCKED AIR CANE RETAILED BY J. BEATTIE, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with expertly refinished black enamelled 21in. micro-rifled barrel-section (not including the detachable brass nose-cap), diminutive open sights, tap-action breech, concealed cocking key-way and button trigger, stock-shaped air-reservoir covered in period shagreen and complete with its oak casing lined and compartmented in coarse green baize, with accessories including a damascus stirrup-pump signed 'J. BEATTIE, 205 REGENT STREET, LONDON', a bullet mould and wood-handled cocking-key, the inside of lid with parchment trade-label with matching details. Pre-1939 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
ALEX HENRY & CO. A 12-BORE O. HORTON 1891 PATENT BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8443, circa 1900, 28in. nitro barrels with sunken rib, tubes engraved 'FINISHED BY ALEXANDER HENRY & CO, 22. FREDERICK ST. EDINBURGH.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, asymmetric scroll-back treble-grip action with removable striker discs, incorporating Horton patent 'Poly grip' toplever, patent no. 20,940 of 1st December 1891, broad top strap and fluted fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, Deeley patent ejectors, patent no. 4269 of 1886, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding 'ALEX HENRY & CO.' engraved within a scrolling ribbon, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock, bolstered fore-end wood, 6lb. 7oz., in a leather hammer guncase with William Horton '98 Buchanan Street, Glasgow' address, and with a Horton label with inked '2455' gun number. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A GOOD .300 (ROOK) ARMY & NAVY SIDE-LEVER SIDE-HAMMER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 11460, circa 1890, with octagonal 26in. blued barrel signed 'ARMY & NAVY' and 'C.S.L. LONDON' on the two top side-flats, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, automatic ejection, borderline and scroll engraved side-lever opening action with curved back-action borderline and scroll engraved lock signed 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. (much colour remaining), chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, iron furniture and chequered walnut splinter fore-end with moulded horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A SCARCE CASED .320 (S/R) P. WEBLEY & SON MODEL 'WP320' POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 1607, circa 1903, with 3in. blued sighted barrel, the top-strap signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM' barrel locking latch chequered to the upper face, fluted cylinder, break-open frame marked 'WEBLEY PATENTS W.P. 320' on the right hand side, 'winged bullet' trademark to the left, rocking frame mounted cylinder release locking-catch, double action mechanism with exposed hammer, chequered hard-rubber grips and retaining a strong amount of its original blued finish, complete with its fitted oak storage case with compartment for a box of ammunition and including a turn-screw and cleaning rod, the tray lined in blue baize. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A .56 (RIMFIRE) SPENCER LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 53548, circa 1863-65, with round 22in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight blade and rear-sight, plain receiver with under-lever opening, the top of receiver devoid of markings, plain back-action lock with external hammer, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with magazine tube concealed in the iron heel-plate, side mounted iron saddle bar and ring, walnut splinter fore-end, refinished throughout. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A .577 PERCUSSION SPORTING CARBINE SIGNED G.H. DAW, serial no. 3953, with cavity mould, circa 1855, with round four-grooved rifled 24in. barrel possibly for 'Jacob's' winged bullet, the top near breech signed 'GEORGE H. DAW' and '57 THREADNEEDLE ST. LONDON' (lightly obscured by fine shallow pitting), dovetailed blade fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight, borderline engraved breech-block and top-tang, borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'G.H. DAW', en-suite hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist with the serial number stamped into the wood, borderline engraved iron furniture and brass tipped ebony ramrod, together with a period solid single cavity mould signed 'G.H. DAW'S IMPROVED MOULD' and 'G24' (probably the bore).
A 7mm PINFIRE TEN-SHOT REVOLVER SIGNED LONDON, serial no. 39686, of Lefaucheux style circa 1865, with round blued 5in. barrel, engraved octagonal breech-section, scroll engraved open iron frame with exposed hammer and folding trigger, the lower right side of frame marked 'LONDON' together with the serial number (detail rubbed), fully fluted cylinder, brushed bright hinged load gate, chequered walnut bag-shaped grips and plunge ejector, Birmingham proofs. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A .32 (C/F ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT TRANTER PATENT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED J. PURDEY, LONDON, serial no. 8742 / 36714, for 1872, with octagonal 23 3/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'JA'S PURDEY, 314 1/2 OXFORD ST. LONDON', shallow dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, border and scroll engraving to breech-end, open iron border and scroll engraved action with central hammer, the left side marked 'TRANTER'S PATENT 36714', chequered straight hand walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, push-button barrel-lock and no provision for fore-end, strong traces of finish to action. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
JOHN MANTON, LONDON A CASED 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 5448, for 1811 and with later conversion to percussion from flintlock, with octagonal to sixteen-sided to round 30in. barrel with moulded bands at the intersection and signed on the top of breech-block 'G.W. BATES, IPSWICH', platinum vent to the moulded nipple boss, engraved top tang featuring a scientific trophy, flat border engraved lock signed 'MANTON' below the pan cut-out, a hunting dog engraved to the screwed tail, engraved hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, raised cheek-piece, iron furniture except white metal oval escutcheons for the two barrel-keys and clipped corner square escutcheon at wrist initialled 'D.J.C.', working replacement ramrod, together with its original John Manton mahogany case lined in green baize and compartmented for this shotgun, still retaining the platform for the flint lock and an Irish type shot-flask, small parchment trade-label inside lid and hook closure.
A RARE .22 (L/R) COLT CAMP PERRY TARGET PISTOL, serial no. 665, for 1927, with blued tapering round 10in. barrel, block fore-sight with adjustable blade, squared flat top-strap with adjustable blade rear-sight, fluted chamber, the barrel hinging sideways on a crane out of the revolver-style frame, exposed hammer, guarded trigger with the double action removed by the factory, chequered walnut grips, the whole remaining in fine condition with virtually all original finish and appearing very little used, in a cordura pistol-rug. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A 15-BORE PERCUSSION LIVERY PISTOL SIGNED H. NOCK, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1830 probably converted from flint, with octagonal 7in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'LONDON', engraved beech-block, the nipple boss with nickel plug, diminutive crescent fore-sight and shallow moulded notch rear-sight to the engraved top-tang, flat curved bevel-edged lock with engraved hammer, 'H. NOCK' signature and sliding safe forwards of the stepped tail, walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped grip, plain barrel key and horn-tipped mahogany ramrod.
A RARE 20-BORE PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE SIGNED DEANE & SONS, serial no. 11832R, circa 1858, with octagonal 27 1/2in. barrel, the top-strap signed 'DEANE & SONS, 30 KING WILLIAM ST., LONDON BRIDGE' (renewed), dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves mounted above barrel throat, the underside of throat marked '468 No.20' and with London proofs, plain five-shot cylinder with refreshed serial number and re-engraved band to leading edge, frame re-engraved with borderlines and scrolls and marked on the front strap 'No.20', moulded flash guard to the left hand side of standing breech, applied hammer cover, double action only trigger mechanism with oversize flat-fronted chequered trigger guard bow, chequered walnut straight hand butt-stock, the top-strap with button safe, iron heel-plate with stepped top-spur and re-engraved lower tang, the left side of action fitted with a re-engraved swinging rammer, refinished with traces of fine pitting. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HUBERT ANTOINE ARQr. A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2025, dated 1923, 25 3/4in. nitro barrels, tubes engraved 'H. ANTOINE ARQr. 31 AV DE SUFFREN. PARIS.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action with side bolsters carved with foliate motifs set against a matt background, removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, articulated front trigger, partially gold-washed internals, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A 12mm PINFIRE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 27876, circa 1868, with octagonal 6 1/4in. barrel signed at the throat 'E LEFAUCHEUX INV. BREVETE', dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to the rear of barrel, side-mounted plunge-ejector, open iron frame with borderline and scroll engraving, spur hammer and guarded trigger, chequered walnut flared and cranked grips with lanyard ring at heel, iron surfaces lightly cleaned and worn. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A RARE 100-BORE STOCK-RESERVOIR PNEUMATIC AIR RIFLE OF FLINTLOCK FORM SIGNED WENTZLAU, serial no. 145, German circa 1750, with muzzle-loading octagonal 29 1/2in. brass-lined smoothbore barrel, brass dove-tailed fore-sight, engraved standing notch rear-sight with dolphin-shaped foot, breech end engraved with a Romanesque bust and applied top-tang, flat lock with carved bevel-edge and pointed tail and signed below the false pan 'WENTZLAU AEHRNBREITSTEIN No. 145', the tail further engraved with a gamescene of a recumbent stag, a roosting bird engraved to the cock, walnut full-stock with raised cheek-piece, the top of wrist with inlet panel (by design), engraved brass furniture, the butt-plate with trap-door for the pump (pump absent), raised lower tang, double set triggers, pierced side-plate, engraved ramrod pipes and horn-tipped ramrod (repaired), some refinishing and sympathetic restoration. Pre-1939 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27981 / 2, for 1974, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with stippled matt ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2', tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke in both, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, the actions, lockplates and furniture with Purdey 'large scroll' engraving, the undersides with J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON' within elaborate navette shaped cartouches, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stocks, weight 7lb. 4oz. (both), in their makers brass-cornered leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
A GOOD .44 (RUSSIAN) NICKEL-PLATED COLT NEW-SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 443, for 1899, with tapering round 5 1/2in. barrel signed on the top on a single line without patents, the left side of barrel marked 'NEW SERVICE FOR 44 S&W CTG.', nickel-plated solid frame with swing-out fluted cylinder, blued trigger, colour hardened hammer and blued screws, chequered hard-rubber grips, retaining virtually all its original finish and appearing little used, with a certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A .455 P. WEBLEY & SON MKIV REVOLVER TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE, serial no. 121796, dated for 1906, with 4in. barrel (finish faded), integral fore-sight, the top of barrel signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM', break open frame with auto-ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, blacked ancillaries and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the backstrap marked variously '3 07', 'SAC 15', 'TP39' (the latter two struck out) and '348', the side of frame and barrel with 'CA' over 'SAC 06', lanyard ring at heel. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A RARE 7mm PINFIRE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT TWENTY-SHOT OVER-UNDER REVOLVER, serial no. LF397, circa 1860, with over-under 4 3/4in. barrel configuration (fore-sight absent), the top of barrel signed in script 'E. LEFAUCHEUX BTE PARIS' (rubbed), fully fluted twenty-shot staggered cylinder firing on alternate outer and inner chambers, open iron frame, the recoil shield with swing open loading gate, external spurred hammer with sighting notch to the nose and decorative tail to head, iron grip-straps with smooth semi saw-backed walnut grips, lanyard ring at heel, folding trigger and plunge ejector rod on hinged crane, traces of finish, action at fault. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
FRANS BEECKELAERS SPECIAL GUN WORKSA CUSTOM 'B25' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 45898 S74, for 1974, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels with 14mm ventilated matt top-rib, the over barrel engraved in script 'Styled And Engraved By Frans Beeckelaers Special Gun Works', 'Turnhout Belgium Cal 12 2 3/4"', 2 3/4in. chambers, open skeet chokes, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, chequered gold-washed trigger, deeply carved acanthus scrollwork on a matted background surrounding game scene vignettes of hound and fowl, the underside with a lone capercaillie, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock heavily carved with oak leaves and acorns and a weave pattern chequering, the fore-end carved en suite, inserted palm swell and birdshead grip, weight 7lb. 1oz.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A RARE PAIR OF 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUNS, serial no. 7204 / 5, for 1900, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1995), tubes engraved 'SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', ribs engraved 'PATENT EJECTOR', 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 67A ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.' and '1' and '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses all below recommended minimum, carved percussion fences, rebounding locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and some renewed finish, 15in. figured replacement stocks including 7/8in. leather-covered recoil pads, weight 6lb. 15oz. (No.1) 7lb. 1oz. (No.2), in a brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AN UNUSUAL CASED .450 ADAMS PATENT MODEL 1872 REVOLVER, serial no. 2889, mid 1870's, with blued octagonal 3 7/8in. barrel apparently shortened by the maker, the top-flat re-signed 'ADAM'S PATENT SMALL ARMS Co. 391 STRAND.', a ghost of the original signature visible, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, sighting notch to rear of top-strap, multiple piece frame signed 'ADAMS PATENT' and with Adams's trademark, top-hinged load-gate, plunge ejector and chequered walnut grip with eyelet for lanyard ring at heel, strong amount of apparently original blued finish remaining and complete with an oak storage case blocked for this barrel length, lined and compartmented in green baize, original Adam's instruction label for this model pasted inside lid and containing an oil bottle, cleaning rod, lid only from a patch tin and a number of spent cases. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WINCHESTER AN EXTREMELY RARE .44-40 (WCF) MODEL 1873 'BABY CARBINE' UNDERLEVER REPEATING RIFLE, serial no. 198063A, for 1886, with the exceptionally rare 15in. barrel length, the make and address details forwards of the barrel-band (rubbed), block and blade fore-sight, ladder rear-sight (slider absent), receiver with stepped nocksform, sliding dove-tail, saddle-ring to left side, central hammer, markings to top-tang mostly erased, walnut butt-stock (small chip at head), carbine heel-plate with central trap-door, plain finger-lever, walnut fore-end of 7 3/4in. length (old crack to underside), full-length magazine tube with slotted nose-cap and separate barrel-band, iron surfaces mostly cleaned of finish with some patchy pitting. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
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