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Lot 703

ST ETIENNE ARSENAL, FRANCE A GOOD 11mm (GRAS) SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M74 GRAS', serial no. 81798, dated for 1879, with blued 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, blued octagonal form receiver with straight handled, matching number bolt, walnut straight hand full-stock with 1880 dated roundel stamped to right side of butt, the name 'P. ROUX' stamped to underside of butt behind the trigger guard, iron furniture and matching number loop-ended clearing rod, the whole retaining much possibly original finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 704

A SCARCE 7mm PINFIRE PISTOL & DAGGER COMBINATION WALKING-STICK, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Spanish circa 1895, with plain unedged 12 1/2in. needle-point blade mounted near the muzzle of an octagonal 2 3/4in. barrelled in-line pistol mechanism (barrel with drilled vent for blank), the rear with side-hammer, swing-open breech and side button trigger, the pommel carved as the head of a hound fitted with glass eyes, the neck carved with open scrolls, catch at rear to lock it into the knobbly cane shaft with iron mounts, the neck with old gummed label stating 'SPANISH SWORD STICK PURCHASED BY JNA IN SPAIN 1898'. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 705

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .40-82 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 131916, for 1903, with blued octagonal 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (slight traces of blued finish), exposed bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever, walnut fore-end and iron nose-cap, fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs., with a factory letter. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 706

G.H. DAW & CO., LONDON A .577 (SNIDER) COMMERCIAL SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. 3, with blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, commercial London proofs at breech, flip-open breech-block engraved with a large no. '3' and fitted with a spring-loaded thumb-piece, plain lock of military form signed 'G.H. DAW & CO.' (traces of faded colour), walnut full-stock with brass heel-plate and trigger-guard, three blued iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rod, much apparently original finish remaining throughout. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 707

A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'COMMERCIAL MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. WB121739, circa 1885, the number added later in South Africa, with 33in. barrel, (finish faded), block and replacement bead fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the left side of breech marked '360', Birmingham proofs, plain slab-sided receiver, tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut butt-stock (refinished, furniture proud), short under-lever and full-length walnut fore-end with two iron barrel-bands and provision for clearing rod (absent), fitted with a later leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 708

WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (RIMFIRE) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1878 VETTERLI', serial no. 177494, circa 1880, with blued 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, blued rounded bolt-action receiver body with loading aperture to the right, walnut straight hand butt-stock, blued iron heel-plate and spurred trigger-guard, three-quarter length walnut fore-end, concealed magazine tube and iron clearing rod, light external staining and corrosion. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 709

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 10-BORE (2 5/8in.) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SHOTGUN, MODEL '1887', serial no. 22628, for 1889, with 32in. barrel marked with the gauge at breech (rubbed), slab-sided receiver engraved with the 'W.R.A.' monogram, tilting breech-block and central hammer operated by a finger lever, plain top-tang, walnut semi pistol grip butt-stock (last 3in. renewed in wood) with chequered plastic 'Winchester' heel-plate, exposed under-barrel magazine and smooth wood side fillets in lieu of fore-end, refinished throughout, weight approximately 8 3/4 lbs, overall length 49 3/4in.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 710

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A VERY RARE .50-45 CADET (13.2x32R) RIFLE, MODEL '1867 NAVY CADET ROLLING-BLOCK', issue no. F249, manufactured in 1868 by Springfield Armory utilising Remington made actions, with 'in the white' (as supplied) round 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, rocking 'L' shaped rear-sight (as found on the 1864 Musket), slab-sided receiver (traces of faded colour hardening), rolling breech, central hammer, the left side of receiver struck with a small anchor mark, the right marked 'P' over 'FCW', Remington signature and patent dates to 1866 on top-tang, walnut butt-stock, the iron heel-plate marked on the top tang 'US' and 'F' over '249', full-length walnut fore-end with two iron barrel-bands and loop-ended clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 711

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577-450 (M/H) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY MKIV LONG-LEVER', no visible serial number, dated for 1886, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block & blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, short nocksform, slab-sided receiver with external cocking indicator on the right face and marked with a 'V.R.' crown device, 'ENFIELD', the date and 'IV' over 'I', walnut butt-stock with 'RAWUL- PINDI' roundel stamp, the date '1908' and farsi marks, long under-lever, walnut three-quarter length fore-end, two iron barrel-bands, nose-cap and original button-tipped iron clearing-rod, fitted with a possibly period pattern 1888 black leather sling, 49 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 713

AN 11mm BOLT-ACTION TARGET-RIFLE SIGNED 'SYSTEME SOMMERDA', serial no. 22642, almost certainly by Dreyse and converted from needlefire circa 1860, with octagonal 26in. barrel, fore-sight with side protectors, twin white metal lines at muzzle, short dove-tail to the top-flat near breech for the carved adjustable rear-sight, the top of barrel throat inlet in silver with 'SYSTEME SOMMERDA' (small losses to inlay), the top of breech marked 'PATENT', octagonal receiver with isolated engraved panels, chequered turned down 'butter-knife' bolt-handle, safe to rear of bolt, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (repaired blind crack to right of receiver) the top of wrist fitted with a socket for peep-sight (absent), exaggerated raised cheek-piece, iron butt-plate with engraved top-spur, complex engraved trigger guard bow, double set triggers and plain schnabel fore-end. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 714

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .45-75 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1876', serial no. 1474, for 1877, with octagonal 28in. barrel (refinished), the top originally marked 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT.' over 'KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860' but now cut through with a blanked off dove-tail, dove-tailed beaded-blade fore-sight, replacement rear-sight from another (originally fitted with an 'Africa' style multi-leaf and ladder rear-sight), no calibre designation at breech or on lifter, refinished receiver with chequered oval thumb-piece to the sliding dust-cover, replacement loading gate, exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock, crescent heel-plate with central sliding trapdoor, iron finger-lever, single set trigger, brass lifter, walnut for-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, factory fitted with swivels, overall length 49 1/4in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 715

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO., LONDON & BIRMINGHAM A .450 (No.2) FALLING-BLOCK PRIZE-RIFLE, MODEL 'DEELEY-EDGE METFORD', serial no. 639, circa 1882, with 33in. blued round barrel with Metford rifling, block mounted blade foresight, broad ladder rear-sight with platinum line to the drift adjustable slider, blued slab-sided action marked 'DEELEY-EDGE-METFORD PATENT MILITARY RIFLE' on the left hand face and 'SOLE MANUFACTURERS WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LIMITED LONDON & BIRMINGHAM' on the right, trigger guard forming the opening lever, trigger blade with in-built safe, walnut straight hand butt-stock, the right hand side of butt inlet with an oval silver plaque inscribed '4TH STAFF'D R. VOLR'S PRESENTED TO SERG'T JAS. NEWEY BY CAPT. R.F. MORSON, NOV. 27ND 1882', full-length walnut fore-end with clearing rod, two blued barrel-bands, the front with bayonet lug, retaining much original blued finish throughout, 50in. overall, weight 9lb. 8oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 716

J.C. & A. LORD, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM & BOMBAY A .577 (SNIDER) SPORTING-CARBINE, MODEL 'SNIDER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1875, with round 21 1/2in. barrel signed 'J.C. & A. LORD, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM & BOMBAY', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech-block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', border engraved bar-action lock signed 'J.C. & A. LORD', border engraved hammer, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture including lower tang with raised and chequered pistol-grip spur, full-length under-rib, single barrel-key fastener and replacement jag-ended ramrod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 717

STEYR, AUSTRIA AN 8x60R (KROPATSCHEK) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'M1886', serial no. 0042, circa 1886, with blued 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, rounded receiver with straight bolt handle, the action body stamped 'OE.F.G. STEYR 1886', a ribboned crown over 'L.I.' and 'M1886', walnut full-stock with concealed full-length magazine tube and complete with cleaning rod mounted in a channel on the left hand side of fore-end, much finish remaining, bolt miss-matched number-wise, length 52in.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 718

SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY A GOOD 11.15mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION MAGAZINE SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/84', serial no. 5887, dated for 1887, with blued 32in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top-flat at breech signed 'SPANDAU' and stamped with a crown over 'FW', rounded brushed bright receiver stamped with the model designation and the date, matching number bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock, iron heel-plate, blued furniture, concealed full-length under-barrel magazine and stacking spike to the front cap, bayonet bar to nose-cap, much apparent original finish remaining, all matching numbers, weight approximately 10lbs., overall length 51in.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 719

TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDON A .577 (SNIDER) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, dated for 1878, with 30 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, swing open breech-block marked 'PATENT' (hinge pin replaced) and with sprung thumb-catch, signed and dated bar-action lock stamped with a crown to the tail, walnut three-quarter stock, brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands, replacement jag-ended clearing rod and fitted with an early 'Mills & Orndorff' webbing sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 720

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .40-90 (WINCHESTER SINGLE-SHOT) SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1885 HIGH-WALL', serial no. 66396, for 1893, with heavy 30in. octagonal barrel signed by the maker on the top-flat, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation near breech, slab-sided receiver with central falling breech-block and hammer, unmarked top-tang, highly figured walnut butt-stock with brass 'Swiss' heel-plate, under-lever opener forming the trigger-guard and figured walnut splinter fore-end with inlet ebony tip, the barrel cleaned of finish but retaining traces of colour to action, overall length 48in., weight approximately 8lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 721

GREENE RIFLE WORKS, USA A SCARCE 56-50 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 'WARNER'S PATENT', serial no. 2080, one of 2500 2nd. contract carbines made for James Warner delivered between February and March 1865, with round iron 20in. barrel, applied fore-sight with horn blade, folding rear-sight with 'battle' notch and tall blade with two apertures and top notch, London proved rounded brass action with swing-open brass breech-block locking on a catch, the left side of action marked 'GREENE RIFLE WORKS, WORCESTER, MASS, PAT'D 1864' below a short saddle bar with loose ring, central blued hammer, walnut straight hand butt-stock (some age related blind cracks), brass heel-plate and trigger-guard, plunge ejector operated by a slider in the fore-end and single iron barrel-band. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 722

SPENCER, USA A .56-50 (SPENCER RIMFIRE) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CAVALRY CARBINE, MODEL 'SPENCER' PATENT', serial no. 49324, circa 1863-65, with round 22in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight blade and folding ladder rear-sight, plain receiver with under-lever opening, the top of receiver stamped 'SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS ***' (remainder rubbed out), plain back-action sidelock with external hammer, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with magazine tube concealed in the iron heel-plate (butt hairline cracked along left hand side above magazine tube), side mounted iron saddle bar and ring, walnut splinter fore-end with single iron barrel-band, traces of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 723

F. WESSON, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT BUGGY-RIFLE, MODEL 'TWO-TRIGGER 2ND TYPE SPORTER', no visible serial number, circa 1865, with blued octagonal 24in. fore-sight signed on the top-flat near breech 'FRANK WESSON WORCESTER MASS, PAT'D OCT 25 1859 & NOV 11 1862', dove-tailed ring and bead fore-sight, dove-tailed standing notch rear-sight with dove-tailed elevator, rounded nickel-plated receiver with external hammer, frame mounted firing pin, twin trigger guards, the front trigger opening the breech, dove-tailed vernier peep-sight to top-tang, figured walnut butt-stock (some working inlet repairs) and fitted with nickel-plated crescent heel-plate, integral metal fore-end, the whole retaining much original blued and plated finish, 39 1/2in. overall, weight approx. 7 1/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 724

E.G. LAMSON & CO., VERMONT A RARE .50 (RIMFIRE) BOLT-ACTION CARBINE, MODEL 'PALMER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, dated for 1865, with round tapering iron 19 3/4in. barrel, applied blade fore-sight, folding twin leaf rear-sight, the top of receiver originally with patent details (illegible traces only remain), small bolt with rear interrupted thread locking, bevel-edged bar-action lock signed 'U.S. E.G. LAMSON & CO, WINDSOR V.T.' together with the date, plain hammer contacting directly with the rim of the cartridge, walnut straight hand butt-stock with iron furniture including carbine-style heel-plate and short angled saddle-bar and ring to left cheek (stock cracked above front side-nail), integral walnut splinted fore-end and single iron barrel-band. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 725

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A RARE .450 (No.2) SINGLE-SHOT BACK-POSITION MATCH-RIFLE, MODEL 'WEBLEY-WYLEY', serial no. 3366, circa 1885, with blued round 33 1/4in. heavy barrel, block fitted with a worm adjustable tunnel fore-sight with spirit-level attachment, no provision for rear-sight, colour hardened slab-sided receiver with sideways hinged breech and semi concealed central hammer within the feed-ramp, walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock fitted with a folding vernier sight at heel, ribbed end to butt, horn cap to grip, chequered walnut fore-end with moulded horn tip, the whole retaining much apparently original finish, 50in. overall, weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 726

JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO., USA A .52 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL '1864 CARBINE', serial no. 4612, for 1864, with tapering round iron 22in. barrel, applied fore-sight, twin leaf folding rear-sight with additional standing notch, swing-open breech retained via a pull-catch on the right and with protected firing-pin, plain lock originally with maker's details now illegible, walnut half-stock, iron furniture including carbine style heel-plate, saddle bar and trigger guard, single iron barrel-band, slight traces of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 727

A .360 (C/F) WALKING-STICK SHOTGUN, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'DUMONTHIER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, probably French circa 1885, with plain cane-covered 25 1/2in. smoothbore barrel, twist and pull breech-action, folding trigger in the band (originally concealed but outer ferrule absent) and cranked black-horn handle (losses at head). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 728

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1894', serial no. 76885. for 1897, with blued 26in. round barrel, the top-flat marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation at breech, slab-sided receiver with traces of original finish remaining, exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang along with patent date, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, traces of colour to the finger-lever, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 44 3/4in., weight approximately 7 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 729

MARTINI, TANNER & CO., SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI PATENT', serial no. 1033, circa 1900, with blued 33in. heavy octagonal to round barrel with cleaning rod, ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, top of the barrel at breech also marked 'A. MILLER, VEVEY' and fitted with a dove-tailed tangent rear-sight, plain action engraved 'MARTINI TANNER & CO. FRAUENFELD' on the right, the left with 'MARTINI'S PATENT' along with the serial number, cocking indicator to the right hand side, complex underlever, walnut butt-stock, Swiss-style iron crescent heelplate, double set triggers and iron sling swivels, traces of colour and finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 730

WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A RARE 10.4mm (VETTERLI) CARBINE, MODEL '1878 BORDER-GUARD', serial no. 287, for 1880/81, with blued 19in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight of carbine size, slab-sided receiver marked with makers details and fitted with a hinged loading gate, rounded bolt housing, the brushed bright bolt with blued cocking indicator housing and turned-down handle, walnut butt-stock with reinforcing pin at head (as supplied), full length walnut fore-end, blued iron furniture including nosecap with bayonet lug and under-barrel clearing rod, fine original condition complete with period issue leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 732

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .310 (CADET) SINGLE-SHOT TRAINING RIFLE, MODEL 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA MARTINI', serial no. 62049, circa 1914, with 25in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight retaining a sliding protector, micro adjustable rear-sight, silhouette of a kangaroo stamped to the nocksform, plain receiver signed by the makers on the left hand side and marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' together with 'N.S.W.' over '25.177' on the right, Martini-style under-lever action, plain walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, three-quarter length fore-end and iron barrel-band, iron swivels fitted with a later British military webbing sling, much finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 733

A .577-450 (M/H) SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED BSA Co., MODEL 'MKII MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. EE64, dated for 1874, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, ladder rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with Drill Purpose stamps at breech, make and model details to right hand side (markings faint), walnut butt-stock, iron furniture and full-length fore-end, fitted with a period issue leather sling and iron clearing rod with flared tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 734

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKIII TWO-BAND', serial no. 35. dated for 1871, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight. flip-open breech marked 'BSA Co' and a large number '35', plain lock signed and dated on the bar and with a crown device at tail, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture, two barrel bands and jag-ended clearing rod, fitted with a period issue leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 735

WESTLEY RICHARDS FOR ALEX'R. HENRY, EDINBURGH A .577-450 (M/H) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, MODEL '1871 MILITARY', no visible serial number, dated for 1871, with 33 1/4in. round barrel marked 'HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, slab-sided action marked 'HENRY'S PATENT' on the left and 'WRA & A Co.' on the right together with the date, non-rebounding plain back-action left hand lock signed 'ALEXR. HENRY', walnut straight-hand stock stamped with New South Wales contract markings, smooth iron buttplate, push button release to tip of under-lever opener, walnut three-quarter military style fore-end with two iron barrel-bands, the front example with bayonet lug and an iron nose-cap and under-barrel clearing rod, the whole refinished. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 736

TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDON A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'VOLUNTEER PATTERN THREE-BAND SNIDER', serial no. 232, dated for 1863, with blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight. flip-open breech marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', the rear of breech marked ''CS' above and between 'L5', the whole over '232', borderline engraved lock signed and dated on the bar and with a crown device at tail, chequered walnut full-stock, brass furniture except three barrel bands and jag-ended clearing rod, fitted with iron sling-swivels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 737

TULLE ARSENAL, FRANCE A SCARCE 17mm (TABATIERE) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1854 TABATIERE', serial no. 19767, circa 1856 and being a direct conversion of a Charleville rifled musket to breech-loading, with 39in. barrel, boat-shaped blade fore-sight, folding 'L' shaped rear-sight, swing-open brass breech-block and receiver with guide ramp running into the wrist, plain military style lock of flint form signed 'MRE R'LE DE TULLE', plain side-hammer, walnut three-quarter stock with depression in butt for cheek, the right hand side with so-called 'holy water plug', iron furniture and drum-headed iron under-barrel ramrod, 55 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 738

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1894', serial no. 53160, for 1896, with blued 26in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight with patent number to base, calibre designation at breech, slab-sided receiver with strong traces of original finish remaining, exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang along with patent date, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, traces of blued finish to the finger-lever, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 44 3/4in., weight approximately 7 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 739

ALEX'R HENRY, EDINBURGH A .500 (B/P EXPRESS) SINGLE-SHOT FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, MODEL 'HENRY PATENT', serial no. 1758, for between 1865-69, with round tapering 26 3/4in. barrel, the top near breech signed 'ALEX'R HENRY 12 SOUTH ST. ANDREW ST. EDINBURGH PATENT NO.'S 1106 & 91', block and beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with three additional folding leaves, top of nocksform marked 'PATENT', border engraved slab-sided receiver, under-lever operated falling block, left hand back-action lock with exposed hammer and signed 'ALEX'R HENRY', chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, the top of wrist and front of comb inlet with a period adjustable peep-sight, chequered iron heel-plate with central trapdoor, moulded horn grip-cap, smooth walnut fore-end amateurly engraved with kills of various species including 'Bear', 'Chamois', 'Stag' and 'Reindeer' and the owners name, moulded tip to fore-end, traces only of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 740

A BELGIAN 8-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1890, 29 1/2in. black powder only barrels, raised matt rib with open sights and two scroll-engraved folding leaf sights, bead fore-sight, large action with carved percussion fences, elongated top strap, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding back-action locks, border and scroll engraving, retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock with sling eyes and including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 14lb. 15oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 741

R.B. RODDA & CO. A 4-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 34531, circa 1880, 28in. black powder only barrels, the rib engraved 'R.B. RODDA & CO. LONDON AND 7 & 8 DALHOUSIE SQUARE. CALCUTTA', Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, some external pitting, 14 1/4in. figured stock (some gaps to metalwork) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 16lb. 2oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 742

ALEX'R HENRY, EDINBURGH A SCARCE .450 (3 1/4IN.) SINGLE-SHOT FALLING-BLOCK MODEL 'HENRY PATENT' SEALING RIFLE, serial no. 5767, for between 1886-89, with round tapering 29 3/4in. barrel, the top forwards of rear-sight signed 'ALEX. HENRY LONDON & EDINBURGH', block and beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, top of nocksform marked 'PATENT No. 2187', plain slab-sided receiver marked 'ALEX HENRY' on the left face, under-lever operated falling block, right hand back-action lock with exposed hammer and signed 'A. HENRY', walnut straight-hand butt-stock, iron heel-plate, smooth walnut fore-end, fair traces of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 743

MAUSER, GERMANY A RARE 9.5x60mmR (TURKISH) BOLT ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'M1887', serial no. 220541, one of only approximately 10,000 post Turkish contract guns assembled after the Turkish changed over to the M1890, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, rounded receiver with matching number straight handled bolt, the receiver marked in German language, walnut full-stock with iron furniture and concealed magazine-tube in the fore-end, provision for side-mounted clearing rod (absent). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 744

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 'THE ROSS' 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 19537, circa 1895, full serial number on fore-end wood only, 26in. black powder octagonal barrel with matt top-flat, open sights with folding leaf sight, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked '50' and '100', engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98, NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 'PATENT No. 1294.' and with the calibre designation re-engraved, H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, manual side lever safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector mechanism, border and acanthus scroll engraving, traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, possible repair to left side of action bar, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, repair at head, Hackett snap fore-end (with repairs) with horn finial, weight 5lb. 4oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 745

JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .450 / 400 (2 3/8IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 15106, circa 1880, 26in. Rigby trademark black powder only barrels, file cut rib engraved in gothic script 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. DUBLIN & LONDON', two folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 150 and 200 yds, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with bolted dolphin hammers, the top tang mounted with a folding adjustable peepsight, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, light external rusting and patination overall, some finish remaining beneath, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever engraved 'RIGBY'S PATENT', weight 7lb. 7oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 746

LYON & LYON A .450 / .400 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS 1890 PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 589, circa 1896, 28in. black powder only barrels, raised file-cut rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, whit metal-inlaid sight-lines and marked '100', '200' and '300', bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the rib engraved at the breech end with bold scrolling acanthus with a banner inscribed 'FOR ELEYS .400 EXPs. 3 1/4 CTGe', gold-inlaid address of 'LYON & LYON . LONDON & CALCUTTA. J. LYON. LATE WITH JAS PURDEY & SONS . LONDON', and with a gartered emblem engraved 'DHOLPUR SIGHTS', treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences and side-clips, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, protruding tumbler pivots with cocking-indicators, J. Ross patent ejector system, patent no. 19,395 of 28th November 1890, use number 400, the action, lockplates and furniture carved in relief with creeping grape and vine motifs on a matted background, the lockplates with scrolling banners gold-inlaid 'LYON & LYON', 14 1/2in. figured replacement pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with matching wood and grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 15oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 747

BLISSETT, SON & TOMES AN 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7470, circa 1880, 40 3/4in. black powder only twist barrel, short sight flat (engraving worn), some pitting, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding back-action lock, border engraving, some patination overall, 14 1/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 11lb. 9oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 748

R.B. RODDA A 4-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 26013, circa 1880, 38 7/8in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrel, short sight flat, the barrel engraved 'R.B. RODDA & CO. GUN MAKERS TO H.E. THE VICEROY & H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. LONDON & CALCUTTA', Jones patent rotary underlever with scroll engraved knob, carved percussion fence, rebounding back-action lock, beaded border engraving, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with horn finial and crosspin release catch, weight 14lbs. 8oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 751

BOSS & CO. A VERY RARE 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3520, for 1878, 36 1/4in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrel engraved 'BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', and with short sight flat with acanthus scroll detailing, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fence with engraved arcaded standing breech, rebounding back-action lock with dolphin hammer, fine scrolling border engraving, the action bar with ovate scrolling acanthus detailing, the screw heads with floral designs, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14in. figured stock with chequered steel buttplate, fore-end with crosspin release and horn finial, weight 10lbs. 10oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 753

W. KAVANAGH & SON AN 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6856, circa 1883, 36in. black powder only damascus barrel, the hexagonal breech end engraved 'W. KAVANAGH & SON. 12 DAME ST. DUBLIN.', some pitting, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fence, rebounding back-action lock, border engraving, some surface patination overall, 14 1/8in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. distressed rubber recoil pad, fore-end with crosspin release and horn finial (minor losses to left edge), weight 9lbs. 5oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 798

C. S. ROSSON & CO, A UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE 8-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 3478, for 1934, 32in. nitro barrels, the broad rib engraved 'C. S. ROSSON & CO. NORWICH.', 4in. chambers, bored approx. extra full choke in both, the barrel loop with Webley & Scott number 114367, large treble-grip action with angled dolls-head third bite, side bolsters, removable striker discs, automatic safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes of geese in wetland settings, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 12lb. 7oz., in its brass-cornered leather case with some accessories. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 800

SMITH & WESSON, USA A SCARCE .44 (S&W AMERICAN) SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'No.3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN', serial no. 6165, circa 1872, with blued 8in. barrel, raised sighting rib signed by the maker and with patent dates to 1869, applied nickel crescent fore-sight, long ejector housing, lift-up barrel locking catch to rear of top-strap, break open blued frame, fluted automatic ejecting cylinder, colour hardened trigger guard and single action hammer (colour faded) and smooth flared walnut grips with provision for lanyard ring at heel (absent), the whole retaining virtually all of a period refinish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 802

AN 11mm (WERNDL CARBINE) SIX-SHOT SERVICE-REVOLVER, MODEL 'M70 GASSER', serial no. 99033, made by L. Gasser, Vienna and dated for 1883, with second version 7 1/4in. (185mm) barrel, moulded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to top of breech, the top also marked 'T' over 'V' and 'Wn 83', the side of throat signed 'L. GASSER WIEN', long plain stepped cylinder with external ratchet locks, open iron frame with exposed safety spring mounted horizontally to the right hand side and hinged loading gate, double action mechanism and chequered walnut bag-shaped grips, plunge ejector with wing-nut lock mounted to lower right of barrel, strong traces of original finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 803

COLT, USA A .41 (RIMFIRE) VEST-PISTOL, MODEL 'COLTS No.3 DERRINGER', no visible serial number, early standard production circa 1871, with 2in. barrel signed on the top 'COLT' (finish 'greyed'), brass open frame marked with the Colt trademark above the trigger on the left (rubbed), blued hammer and trigger, the hammer with upright spur, heavily curved birdshead grip fitted with smooth walnut grip-panels, London proofs. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 804

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL 'SMOOT'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1882, with 2 3/4in. octagonal barrel signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. PAT W.S. SMOOT OCT 21 1873' with integral ejector housing below, two-piece frame, fluted cylinder, recoil shield with loading cut-out, spur trigger and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the whole retaining most of its original factory nickel finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 805

TIPPING & LAWDEN, AN UNUSUAL AND RARE .34 (RIMFIRE) OVERSIZED FOUR-BARRELLED OVERCOAT-PISTOL, MODEL 'SHARP'S PATENT', serial no. 2086 circa 1875 and of 'Model 3' type (see below), with slide forwards 4 1/4in. barrels (refinished, some shallow pitting in flutes), squared brass standing breech and integral frame and signed 'TIPPING & LAWDEN SHARP'S PATENT' in a circle around the hammer screw, long bar-form barrel release catch terminating in a raised button, broad spurred hammer with indexing nose, spur trigger and forward curving grip fitted with flared smooth walnut grip-plates. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 806

A .32 (RIMFIRE) TURN-OVER VEST-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'WOODWARD'S PATENT', serial no. 39997, circa 1870, with 2 1/8in. barrels, the sides carved in imitation of side-ribs, twin engraved lines at muzzle, borderline engraved action marked 'PATENT No. 39997' on the right hand side, single action hammer with spur trigger, sliding safe to the top-tang and chequered walnut grips, traces of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 807

E. REMINGTON & SONS A .380 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL 'FACTORY CONVERSION OF NEW MODEL POLICE', serial no. 2159, circa 1865-73, with octagonal 4 1/2in. barrel, the top flat signed 'PATENTED SEPT 14 1858, MARCH 17 1863' and 'REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEWYORK U.S.A.' over 'NEW MODEL', crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, under-barrel loading lever, plain cylinder with separate end-plate, solid frame with blued trigger and hammer, smooth walnut grips and plated brass trigger-guard bow, the whole retaining a strong amount of original nickel-plated finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 808

D. MOORE, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) SEVEN-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'MOORE'S PATENT', serial no. 1426, circa 1862, with blued octagonal 5in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'D. MOORE PATENT, SEPT 18 1860', blued cylinder engraved with three lines around the circumference, florally engraved open brass frame with a strong amount of original silver plating, engraved back-strap and trigger guard, smooth period natural mother of pearl replacement grips and replacement detachable under-barrel ejector rod, 10 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 1 5/8lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 809

COLT, USA A .41 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT VEST-PISTOL, MODEL 'COLT'S No.3 DERRINGER', no visible serial number, circa 1870, with blued 2in. barrel signed 'COLT' in large letters along the top, small applied crescent fore-sight, open nickel-plated frame, blued spur trigger and single action hammer with polished sides and smooth walnut birdshead grips, 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 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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Lot 810

A RARE 7mm (PINFIRE) TWENTY-SHOT OVER-UNDER REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'LEFAUCHEUX PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1865, with over-under reblued 6in. barrel configuration, applied top-rip with wishbone top-strap, bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, engraved arabesque panels to barrel throats detailed with white metal, the barrel mount with white metal bordered florally engraved panel, fully fluted short twenty-shot staggered cylinder firing on alternate outer and inner chambers, the outer chambers engraved with white metal bordered floral panels alternating with white and yellow metal inlaid arabesque panels, arabesque and florally engraved open iron frame with white and yellow metal detail, the recoil shield with full pin guard engraved around the outer edge and swing open loading gate, brushed bright external spurred hammer engraved down the back edge, engraved grip-straps with white and yellow metal inlaid borders, chequered ebony grips, engraved and inlaid borders to the domed pommel and lanyard ring at heel, folding trigger with double-action mechanism and no provision for ejector rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 811

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .38 (RIMFIRE) DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 'FACTORY CONVERSION OF THE RIDER NEW-MODEL', serial no. 3896, circa 1874, with octagonal 6 1/2in. barrel (traces of faded blue, some pitting), the top-flat with stamped details 'PATENTED SEPT 14 1858 E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION NEW YORK USA, NEW MODEL' (partially obscured), dove-tailed blade fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, solid iron frame, plain cylinder (traces of faded blue) with detachable back-plate, flared smooth walnut grips and brass trigger-guard bow. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 812

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE EXTRA-SHORT) REPEATING POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL 'RIDER MAGAZINE-PISTOL', no visible serial number, manufactured between 1871- 88, with octagonal 3in. barrel, rounded muzzle, the top-flat signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION' over 'RIDER'S PAT. AUG 15th 1871', scarce plain unengraved receiver, twin cocking and loading hammers (traces of colour), smooth wood birdshead slab-sided grips and under-barrel tubular magazine loading from the front, the whole retaining much original plated finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 813

BACON MFG. CO., USA AN UNUSUAL .38 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'METALLIC CONVERSION' or 'DICTATOR', serial no. 2292, converted circa 1874, with round 4in. barrel (as fitted to the 2nd model) signed on the top 'DICTATOR', wedge barrel fastener, under-barrel rammer, five-shot cylinder roll engraved with five panels each containing a different subject (as fitted to the 1st model), open iron frame with extended standing breech and large cartridge cut-out on the right hand side, single action mechanism and smooth flared walnut grips, minimal traces of finish, some dark staining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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