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Lot 719

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 10-BORE (2 5/8in.) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SHOTGUN, MODEL '1901', serial no. 74339, for 1893, with 32in. barrel marked with the makers address and patent details together with 'MODEL 1901 10 GA' at breech, slab-sided receiver engraved with the 'W.R.A.' monogram, tilting breech-block and central hammer operated by a finger lever, top-tang marked with 'REG IN U.S. PAT OFF' over 'WINCHESTER' over 'TRADE MARK', walnut semi pistol grip butt-stock with chequered iron heel-plate, exposed under-barrel half-magazine and smooth wood side fillets in lieu of fore-end, 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 721

OTTO HODAPP, CARLSRUHE A 10x47R SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION TARGET-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1890, with octagonal 27 1/2in. barrel, the first third carved with a dove-tail for an adjustable rear-sight (absent), adjustable fore-sight with side protectors, colour hardened octagonal form receiver signed 'OTTO HODAPP CARLSRUHE' in white metal inlay on the left top-flat and surrounded by an engraved border panel of open white-metal scrollwork, smaller unsigned panels repeated to both the top and top-right flats, short straight bolt handle, no provision for safety catch, the top-tang with squared socket for an aperture sight (absent), walnut half-stock with heavy iron hooked butt-plate, double-set triggers within a complex trigger guard and iron 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 722

AMBERG ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71 MAUSER', serial no. 85884, dated for 1880, with a re-issue date of 1882, fitted with an octagonal to round 33 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, broad double elevator rear-sight, octagonal receiver, straight bolt-handle, flag safe to rear, walnut full-stock with iron furniture except brass trigger guard bow and 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

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Lot 724

J. STEVENS, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) TAKE-DOWN SHORT POCKET-RIFLE, MODEL 'HUNTER'S PET No. 34', serial no. 4523, circa 1895, with two-stage reblued 18in. barrel, tunnel fore-sight with moulded blade to top, elevating folding aperture sight forward of breech, the left hand side top-flat signed 'J. STEVENS A & T CO.' over 'CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. USA PAT. SEPT 6 1864', push-button barrel release to left side of frame, external hammer with firing pin bushed in frame, moulded and rounded iron receiver with spur trigger, smooth flared walnut grips, the back-strap with threaded aperture and the heel cut with a dove-tail to accept a nickel-plated wire skeleton stock (present, matching number), 32in. overall with stock fitted, weight approximately 4 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 728

J. & W. TOLLEY AN 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6907, circa 1890, 32 7/8in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrel engraved 'J. & W. TOLLEY. MAKERS. 1. CONDUIT ST. REGENT ST. LONDON.', and with wave cut short sight rib, treble-grip action with Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fence, rebounding back-action lock, border engraving, reblued furniture, 13 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock with domed horn pistolgrip-cap and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 8lbs. 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 729

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO., LONDON A GOOD .300 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 4616, circa 1895, with blued octagonal 26 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the matted sighting plane marked with a triangle trademark at breech, the left hand top-flat marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' and 'FOR .300 CARTRIDGE', plain slab-sided colour hardened receiver, the left face marked with the same address, side-lever opening, central hammer, chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock ribbed at heel, guarded trigger and chequered walnut snap-on splinter fore-end, much original finish remaining, weight approximately 4 3/4lbs., overall length 42 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 730

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A .577 (3IN.) CORDITE 'MODEL 1897' TAKE-DOWN FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 34459, circa 1902, 27in. detachable cordite proof barrel of rarer octagonal form, incorporating patent no. 9711 of 18th May 1894, use number 340, with the Westley triangle at the breech end, file cut top flat with ornately decorated best quality block-mounted open sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yds. (for the Indian market), the block with scroll and matt detailing with engraved shell designs to the top, block mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight and folding protector hood, the left side of the barrel engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.', 'FOR 3IN. CASE .577 BORE', the right side with ''W.R. PATENT DETACHABLE BARREL 340', L. B. Taylor patent automatic tang safety, patent no. 10068 of 24th May 1894, use number 221, with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cranked underlever, acanthus scroll border engraving, the left side with the makers name in a scrolling banner, brushed finish, 14in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 3/4in. distressed rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, the fore-end iron marked 'PATENT 9711', weight 9lbs. 1oz.. 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 731

J. STEVENS, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) TAKE-DOWN SHORT POCKET-RIFLE, MODEL 'NEW MODEL POCKET-RIFLE', serial no. 8417, circa 1890, with two-stage 15in. barrel (traces only of original finish), tunnel fore-sight with moulded blade to top, elevating buckhorn rear-sight forward of breech with elevating blade, the left hand side top-flat signed 'J. STEVENS & CO. CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. PAT. SEPT 6 1864', push-button barrel release to left side of frame, external hammer with firing pin bushed in frame, moulded and rounded nickel-plated iron receiver with spur trigger (much plating remaining), smooth flared walnut grips, the back-strap with threaded aperture and the heel cut with a dove-tail to accept a nickel-plated wire skeleton stock (present, matching number), 28 3/4in. overall with stock fitted, weight approximately 2 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 732

A .360 NEEDLE-FIRE SINGLE-SHOT SCREW-BREECH SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Belgian made circa 1870, with 26 1/2in. octagonal multi-grooved rifled barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, borderline and scroll engraved action, chequered spatulate bolt-handle, central hammer with replaceable needle, walnut butt-stock with chequered straight wrist, no provision for fore-end, 43in. overall, weight approximately 5lbs.. 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 SCARCE .44 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT UNDER-LEVER RIFLE, MODEL WHITNEY-HOWARD 'THE THUNDERBOLT', serial no. 32, circa 1866, with round, tapering 23 1/2in. barrel, engraved 'THE THUNDERBOLT' , '32' and 'CHARLES POMEROY ? LONDON' (middle address obscured, the whole faint and rubbed), dove-tailed fore-sight, ladder rear-sight graduated to 200 yards (slider missing), rounded boxlock action, straight-hand chequered walnut butt with shotgun style heel-plate (pitted), trigger-guard forming the cocking-lever, iron surfaces lightly cleaned in places and discoloured, overall length 41 3/4in., weight approximately 5 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 734

J. RIGBY & CO. A .250 (ROOK) TOPLEVER SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 42735, circa 1887, 26in. black powder only octagonal barrel with file cut top, open sights with two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards, bead fore-sight, the left side with 'J. RIGBY & CO.' and '.250', the right side with '72. ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON & DUBLIN', rounded bar action with teardrop fences, manual side safety (at fault) with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and steel buttplate, Hackett snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lbs. 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 735

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A GOOD .38-56 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 19787, for 1889, 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 colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever (slight traces of colour), walnut fore-end and colour hardened nose-cap (faded), 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 736

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 10-BORE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SHOTGUN, MODEL '1887', serial no. 23755, for 1889, with 32in. barrel marked with the gauge at breech, 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 with chequered iron heel-plate, exposed under-barrel magazine and smooth wood side fillets in lieu of fore-end, a fair amount of original finish remaining, weight approximately 8lbs., overall length 49 3/4in., 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 737

PROVIDENCE TOOL CO., USA A .41 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1862 PEABODY'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1866 (possibly converted to 10.4 Vetterli), with 33in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, the action marked 'PEABODY'S PAT., JULY. 22. 1862, MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R.I.' on the left side, plain back-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock, iron mounts including two sprung barrel-bands, iron sling mounts, iron under-barrel cleaning rod, much original finish remaining, overall length 51 1/2in., weight approximately 8 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

CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON A SCARCE .577 (SNIDER) OVAL-BORED BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL 'LANCASTER PATENT TWO-BAND SNIDER', no visible serial number, circa 1863, with blued 29 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with solid thumb-piece, the block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'LANCASTER'S PATENT', walnut three-quarter stock with brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands, bayonet lug to right hand side of muzzle and square-tipped jag-ended underbarrel 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 739

E. REMINGTON, USA AN 11mm X 50R (.43 EGYPTIAN) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'CONTRACT ROLLING-BLOCK', no visible serial number, circa 1885, with blued 35in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, blued rolling-block action with central hammer, walnut butt-stock and three-quarter fore-end, iron furniture including heel-plate, three iron barrel-bands, nosecap and jag-ended clearing-rod, some areas of pitting near muzzle, old crack at hand, 50 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9 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 740

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A RARE EARLY .44 (HENRY RIM) LEVER-ACTION CARBINE, MODEL '1866 FIRST MODEL', serial no. 14157, for 1866, with 20in. unsigned barrel (traces of the 'King's Improvement' details), small double notch folding rear-sight, fore-sight integral with the barrel-band, brass receiver of 'Henry' form with pronounced step forwards of the hammer, flat faced loading-gate with long spring and twin fixing screws, the top-tang with early two-screw fitment, saddle-ring to left hand side, walnut butt-stock (concealing the serial number) with period working repair at wrist, crescent heel-plate with central trap-door, iron under-lever with small finger-loop, walnut fore-end, iron barrel-band and full length magazine with flush end-plug. 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

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .45-75 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1876', serial no. 6667, for 1878, with round 28in. barrel (finish darkly stained), the top marked 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT.' over 'KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight with ladder and elevator, no calibre designation at breech or on lifter, receiver with chequered oval thumb-piece to the sliding dust-cover, exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever, brass lifter, walnut for-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 49 1/4in., 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 742

J.D. DOUGALL, GLASGOW A RARE .577 (SNIDER) RIFLE, MODEL 'BARDELL'S & POWELL'S PATENT SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. 14/26, circa 1870, with blued 36 3/4in. barrel marked 'J.D. DOUGALL, GLASGOW', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech-block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', commercial style chequered thumb-piece and also numbered 'Y.No 26', plain colour hardened bar-action lock with unusual elongated tail signed 'BARDELL'S & POWELL'S PATENT No.14', flat-faced rebounding hammer (of same patent), walnut full-stock with brass furniture except three iron barrel-bands and jag-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 743

AN 11.53mm (ALBINI-BRAENDLIN) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'ALBINI BRAENDLIN', serial no. 832, Belgian, dated for 1868, with 34 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with auxiliary volley-sight, front hinged trap-door action with rear-mounted central striking hammer, plain walnut full-stock with iron furniture, two barrel-bands, iron nose-cap with iron clearing rod and bayonet lug to underside of muzzle, traces of finish, overall length 53 1/4in., weight approximately 10 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 744

A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'TWO-BAND SNIDER', serial no. 141, circa 1865, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with shaped solid thumb-piece, the block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', plain bar-action lock and hammer, walnut full-stock with brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands and jag-ended underbarrel clearing rod, overall length 49 1/4in., weight approximately 8 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 745

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A GOOD 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1894', serial no. 101909, 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, blued receiver with the majority of original finish remaining, colour hardened hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, colour hardened finger-lever, walnut for-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 44 3/4in., weight approximately 7 1/2lbs., 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 746

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .40-82 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1895', serial no. 26605, for 1900, with blued 26in. tapering octagonal barrel, the top stamped 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.', dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, blued receiver, flat top to bolt, the top tang marked 'WINCHESTER MODEL 1895', walnut butt with crescent heel-plate, two-piece finger-lever, splinter fore-end with ebony tip, the metalwork with strong traces of original finish and some mild surface spot-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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Lot 747

SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) REPEATING BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/84 MAUSER', serial no. 3344, 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 receiver (some discolouration) stamped with the model designation and the date, straight bolt-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 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 748

SHARPS, USA A .50-70 BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'CENTRAL-FIRE CONVERSION OF THE 1859 NEW MODEL', serial no. 61377, or '1867 Model', converted circa 1867, with original 22in. six-groove barrel, block and blade fore-sight, folding ladder rear-sight, 'NEW MODEL 1859' stamped at breech, vertical dropping block receiver with sprung firing pin, the lockplate with redundant in-built pellet primer and marked 'R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 12TH 1859', the body of the lock marked 'C. SHARPS PAT. OCT. 5TH 1852', straight hand walnut butt-stock, no provision for patchbox, a possible collection identity stud fixed centrally just forwards of the iron heel-plate on the left side embossed '6', under-lever opening, saddle-ring mounted to left hand side of the receiver, the left of receiver marked 'C. SHARPS PAT SEPT 12TH 1848', walnut splinter fore-end and single iron barrel-band, overall length 39in., 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 749

STARR ARMS, USA A .52 RIMFIRE BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL '1858 CARBINE BRITISH ISSUE', serial no. 36619, circa 1862, with round tapering 21in. barrel signed 'STARR ARMS CO, YONKERS N.Y.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, folding notch and 'battle' sight, 'sold out of service' arrows at breech, square receiver with falling-block mechanism and saddle-ring mounted to left hand side, plain top tang, the back-action lockplate signed 'STARR ARMS CO, YONKERS N.Y.', straight slab-sided hammer, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with US martial cartouches at head and a broad arrow and 'W.D.' stamp to right side of butt, splinter fore-end, iron heel-plate and barrel-band and iron underlever forming the trigger-guard, overall length 38in., 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 750

RICHARD HOLLIS. LONDON, A RARE CONVERTED 14-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY W. MACLAUCHLAN, no visible serial number, converted from muzzle-loading, 28 3/4in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'RICH'D HOLLIS. LONDON.' in gothic script, Rev. John Somerville's patent safety no. 5026 of 4th November 1824, use no. 65, including flat-fronted trigger-guard with sprung safety locking the triggers, non-rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, the triggerguard engraved 'SOMERVILLE'S PATENT NO. 65 BY W. MACLAUCHLAN.', 14 1/2in. figured stock (insert repair to right overhorn) including fully engraved steel buttplate, Hackett-type snap-on fore-end with horn finial, weight 8lbs. 3oz.. 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 752

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .45-75 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1876', serial no. 6258, for 1878, with octagonal 26in. barrel (traces of finish), the top marked 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT.' over 'KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860', dove-tailed folding ring fore-sight, ladder rear-sight with elevator, no calibre designation at breech or on lifter, receiver with chequered oval thumb-piece to the sliding dust-cover (stronger traces of finish), exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever, brass lifter, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 47in., weight approximately 9 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 753

J. STEVENS, USA A .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL 'IDEAL RIFLE 44', serial no. 11752, circa 1900, with 26in. half round half octagonal blued barrel of No2. weight, 'rocky mountain' fore-sight, buck-horn rear-sight, the left rear flat of breech marked with the calibre, the right 'J. STEVENS A & T CO, CHICOPEE FALLS MASS USA', colour hardened slab-sided receiver with central falling breech and hammer, folding vernier tang sight to wrist, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate (originally nickel-plated), finger-lever forming the trigger-guard, walnut splinter fore-end with schnabel tip, much original finish remaining throughout, overall length 42in., 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 754

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .40-70 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 93016, for 1894, with 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 colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate (small losses and repaired cracks at head), iron finger-lever (slight traces of colour), walnut fore-end and blued nose-cap, fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., 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 755

WATSON BROS, LONDON A .360 (No.5) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, MODEL 'THE ECLIPSE', serial no. 4193, built on Comblain's patent circa 1885, with blued round 28in. barrel, flat matted sighting plain with dove-tailed fore-sight and dove-tail for rear-sight (sight absent), the sighting plane signed near breech 'WATSON BROS 4 PALL MALL, LONDON', side of breech marked 'HENRY'S RIFLING', slab-sided falling block action, the left face engraved 'THE ECLIPSE' (traces of colour), central exposed hammer, straight angled trigger, the trigger-guard bow forming the opening lever, chequered pistol-grip walnut butt-stock with roll engraved iron heel-plate and gadrooned horn grip-cap, chequered walnut splinter fore-end and rounded horn tip, overall length 43 1/4in., weight approximately 5lbs.. 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 756

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .40-82 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 30280, for 1889, with blued octagonal 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel beaded blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (slight traces of colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever (slight traces of colour), walnut fore-end and colour hardened nose-cap (faded), fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., 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 757

S. GRANT A .360 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 210, circa 1870, 25in. octagonal black powder only barrel, with matted sight flat engraved 'S. GRANT. 67A ST. JAMES' STREET. LONDON.', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two folding leaf sights marked 50, 80 and 100 yards and with white-metal inlaid sight-lines, blued non rebounding central hammer, side-lever, border and acanthus scroll engraving retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including steel buttplate, smooth horn pistolgrip cap, splinter fore-end with horn finial and cross-pin release catch, weight 5lbs. 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 758

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 50-110 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'ENGLISH MODEL 1886', serial no. 152236A, for 1912, with blued round 25 7/8in. barrel, the top signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A' and with patent dates to Jan. 20 1885, nickel beaded fore-sight, scarce short express three-leaf rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (traces of colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', 'WINCHESTER' and 'TRADE MARK REG. IN. U.S. PAT. OFF.', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron shotgun heel-plate, iron finger-lever (strong traces of finish), walnut fore-end and blued nose-cap, fitted with a half-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 44 1/4in., weight approximately 8 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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MARLIN, USA A SCARCE .38-56 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1895 SAFETY', serial no. 406181, for between 1896-1903, with round 26in. barrel, blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, maker's details to top of barrel, the side of barrel marked 'SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL', 'MARLIN SAFETY' marked to top of receiver, 'MODEL 1895' stamped to top-tang, straight hand walnut butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, (small loss at head), plain walnut fore-end, full length magazine tube, slight traces of colour, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 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 760

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .40-65 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 36954, for 1889, with blued round 26in. barrel, the top signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (lightly cleaned, some colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever (slight traces of finish), walnut fore-end and blued nose-cap, fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., 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 761

GWYN & CAMPBELL, USA A .52 CAL PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'UNION RIFLE', serial no. 4264, early type circa 1863, with blued 20in. octagonal to round barrel, applied fore-sight, ladder rear-sight, squared receiver marked 'UNION RIFLE' on the right, plain back-action lock signed 'GWYN & CAMPBELL PATENT 1862 HAMILTON O.' and with large elongated hammer, walnut butt-stock with clear martial cartouche at head, iron crescent heel-plate and 'grapevine' under-lever, no provision for fore-end, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish and colour 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 762

MARLIN, USA A .40-60 LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1881' serial no. 9828, for 1883, with shortened 22 1/4in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed 'MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN C.T. USA' over patent dates to '1880', dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating buckhorn rear-sight, blued slab-sided receiver with sliding load gate and top ejection bolt with integral dust-cover (fair traces of finish), plain top-tang drilled with provision for peep-sight (absent), walnut butt-stock and fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine, overall length 40in., weight approximately 7lbs.. 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 763

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .25-20 (SINGLE-SHOT) SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1885 LOW-WALL', serial no. 112697, for 1919, with 24in. octagonal barrel signed by the maker on the left hand top-flat and with patents to 1879, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation near breech, slab-sided receiver with central falling breech-block and hammer, top-tang marked 'REG. IN U.S. PAT OFF. WINCHESTER TRADE MARK', walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, under-lever opener forming the trigger-guard and walnut splinter fore-end with inlet ebony tip, the whole lightly cleaned of finish, overall length 40 5/8in., weight approximately 6 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 765

WESTLEY RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM A .577-500 SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 IMPROVED MARTINI', serial no. 428, circa 1873, with 28 1/2in. Whitworth-rifled barrel bearing use number '4877', raised matted sighting rib with shallow ramped fore-sight and standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves and a ladder, octagonal form breech, scroll engraved slab-sided receiver, the left side marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EXPRESS', the right side with safe lever, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, partially chequered iron heel-plate with central trapdoor, guarded trigger with front-mounted under-lever opening and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, reblued throughout, front swivel eye at fault, overall length 45 1/2in., weight approximately 8 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 766

CHILEAN COMBLAIN AN 11x50R SINGLE-SHOT FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'M84 COMBLAIN PATENT', serial no. 67337, built on Comblain's patent circa 1888, with blued round 32 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight and ladder rear-sight, the octagonal breech section with Belgian proofs, borderline and scroll engraved slab-sided falling block action, (strong amount of colour), central exposed hammer, straight angled trigger, the trigger-guard bow forming the opening lever, chequered straight-hand walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, chequered walnut semi beaver-tail half fore-end with rounded horn tip and full length under-rib with iron clearing-rod, overall length 48in., weight approximately 8 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 767

STEYR, AUSTRIA AN 8mm x 60R (KROPATSCHEK) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. BB71, circa 1886, with 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-quarter stock (repaired at toe) with concealed full-length magazine tube and complete with cleaning rod mounted in channel on the left hand side of fore-end, finish lost to barrel and furniture, overall 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 768

WEBLEY, BIRMINGHAM A RARE .500/450 SINGLE-SHOT MATCH-RIFLE, MODEL 'WEBLEY-WYLEY', no visible serial number, circa 1885, with in the white round 30in. barrel, block with inlet for fore-sight (sight absent), standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, slab-sided receiver with sideways hinged breech and semi concealed central hammer within the feed-ramp, walnut pistol-grip butt-stock bearing a Small Arms School collection plaque and semi beavertail walnut fore-end, the whole possibly a prototype, 47in. overall, 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 769

SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MAUSER M71/84', serial no. 1335, dated for 1888, with blued 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, blued receiver with straight handled brushed bright bolt (miss-matched number), walnut full-stock (loss to ordnance marks), iron furniture including three barrel-bands and stacking spike to the front of the concealed magazine tube, the whole refinished, weight approximately 9 3/4lbs., overall length 51 1/2in.. 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 770

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A RARE .44-90 SINGLE-SHOT MATCH RIFLE, MODEL 'No.3 LONG RANGE CREEDMORE REMINGTON-HEPBURN', serial no. 2892, manufactured between 1880-1907, with 34in. blued round barrel with octagonal breech section signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.' and marked on the underside '44.2 4/10' , modern tunnel fore-sight (evidence of block-mounted rear-sight in front of signature), falling block action with central hammer, single trigger and traces of original case-hardened finish, the upper tang mounted with modern vernier target sight, deluxe figured pistol-grip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the heel with second mounting base for the vernier sight, horn butt-plate and fore-end cap, 50 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 771

KYNOCH GUN FACTORY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM A .43-77-380 (11mm GRAS) BOLT ACTION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 26099, circa 1877, with 32 1/2in. barrel signed near breech 'KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON' (partially struck out) with calibre designation '43-77-380' below, block and blade fore-sight, adjustable ladder rear-sight, action body marked 'KYNOCH'S-PATENT', bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture, complete with clearing rod, 51 1/4in. overall, weight approximately 8 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 772

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .360 (ROOK) THOMAS 1871 PATENT SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 6609, for 1881, 28 1/4in. black powder only octagonal barrel with file cut top flat, open sights with three folding leaf sights, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked '50', '100', '150' and '200', bead fore-sight, the sides engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND' to the left and '98. NEW BOND ST.. LONDON.' to the right, some external pitting, offset toplever, carved percussion fence, rebounding back-action lock with high spurred hammer (catching fence), action with John Thomas patent barrel bolting mechanism, patent no. 3091 of 15th November 1871, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original finish (some exterior rusting in places), 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with crosspin release (crosspin escutcheons rusted), and repaired horn finial, weight 5lb. 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 773

W.W. GREENER AN 8-BORE 1880 PATENT FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 31897, with additional 10-bore (2 7/8in.) barrels, circa 1887, 34in. nitro reproved 'WWG' marked bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879', the breech end with PATENT TREBLE WEDGE FAST'; extra later 32in. nitro reproved Greener trade mark steel barrels, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON. GREENER'S WROUGHT STEEL INDESTRUCTABLE BY GUNPOWDER' and with intermediate bead sight; each set of barrels with individual fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, large W.W. Greener patent treble-grip action, patent no. 930 of 2nd March 1880, manual side safety, un-engraved bar the makers name in a scroll flourish to the sides, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock (missing grip escutcheon) including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 12lb. 12oz. (8-bore barrels) and 11lb. 4oz. (10-bore barrels). 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 796

WESTLEY RICHARDS A CASED 16-BORE SINGLE-BITE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, serial no. 9502, 29in. bold twist barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', rotary-underlever, back-action locks with dolphin hammers, bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock with steel buttplate with backstrap, in a brass-cornered mahogany case, the lid with central brass escutcheon and flush fitting semi-circular handle, the interior with Westley Richards trade label and some reloading equipment, partitioning loose. 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 797

PRESENTED TO H.H. THE NIZAM OF THE DECCAN BY H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES J. PURDEY A .360 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 9165, for 1875, 27in. black powder only damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY 314 1/2, OXFORD STREET, LONDON. TO H.H. THE NIZAM OF THE DECCAN. FROM H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. K.G. G.C.S.I. 1876', open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked '50', '100' and '150', Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with carved bolted hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes and steel buttplate, large gold escutcheon engraved with the Prince of Wales crest, diminutive fore-end with cross-pin release and horn finial, weight 7lbs. 11oz., in its re-lined brass-cornered oak and leather case with lift-out tray and provision for cartridge storage, with assorted associated reloading tools and the lid outer marked 'H.H. THE NIZAM 360 EXPRESS'. 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

SHARP & HANKINS, USA A .32 (SHORT RIMFIRE) FOUR-SHOT POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL '3B', serial no. I11279, circa 1875, with slide forwards 3 1/2in. barrel group, the sunken top-plane signed 'ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA, PENN', no provision for extractor, open frame with button barrel release catch on the left hand side, the right hand side marked 'C. SHARPS PATENT JAN 25 1859', forward frame screw, external hammer with rotating striker, spur trigger and smooth walnut grips, strong 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 801

D. MOORE, USA A .32 RIMFIRE SEVEN-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'MOORE'S PATENT', serial no. 1958, circa 1862, with reblued octagonal 5in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'D. MOORE PATENT, SEPT 18 1860', reblued cylinder engraved with three lines around the circumference, florally engraved open brass frame with strong traces of original silver plating, engraved back-strap and trigger guard, smooth walnut grips and detachable under-barrel ejector rod, the whole expertly refinished (some bruising to grips), 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 802

A 12mm PINFIRE REVOLVER SIGNED OVIEDO, MODEL 'LEFAUCHEUX PATENT', serial no. N977, dated for 1864, probably Spanish, with octagonal to round 6in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, plain six-shot cylinder with external ratchet locking, single-action mechanism, plunge ejector, smooth walnut grips, faceted iron pommel-cap with lanyard ring, guarded trigger with finger-spur, traces of blued finish, 12 1/4in. overall, weight approximately 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 804

A .380 PINFIRE SINGLE-SHOT POCKET-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, serial no. 41, French circa 1850, with round brushed bright tapering 2 3/4in. break-open rifled barrel, St. Etienne proofs, squared borderline and checkerboard engraved open iron action featuring central panels of American scrollwork and stars at the intersection of each checker, central hammer, Lefaucheux forward-facing swing under-lever opening, walnut fluted grip with mouldings at the head and faceted iron pommel with ball finial, concealed automatic trigger, overall length 7 1/4in.. 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 805

A SCARCE 4.25mm (LILIPUT) SEMI-AUTOMATIC VEST-PISTOL, MODEL '1927 LILIPUT', serial no. 5698, circa 1929, with exposed 1 3/4in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, the slide marked 'LILIPUT KAL 4.25 MODEL 1927', iron frame, safety catch mounted to the left hand side, diminutive chequered black hard-rubber grips with inlaid medallions featuring the calibre within an oakleaf wreath detailed in gilt, detachable magazine, traces of nickel-plated 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 806

A 9mm PINFIRE REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'LEFAUCHEUX TYPE', no visible serial number, Belgian circa 1865, with octagonal to round brushed bright 6in. barrel, plain brushed bright cylinder with external ratchet locking, borderline engraved open iron frame, double action mechanism, smooth cranked ebony grips, plunge ejector, lanyard ring at heel and guarded trigger, 11 1/2in. overall. 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

COLT USA A .41 RIMFIRE VEST-PISTOL, MODEL 'COLT'S No.3 THUER PATENT DERRINGER, serial no. 3254, circa 1880, with round, plated 2 1/2in. barrel signed 'COLT', (small losses to plating), plain nickel-plated frame retaining much of its original nickel plate (some light scratches), rosewood birdshead grips, exposed hammer and sheathed trigger. 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 808

MANUFRANCE, ST. ETIENNE A CASED 8mm (PALM) SQUEEZE-FIRED POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL 'MITRAILLEUSE', serial no. 1373, circa 1880, with roll engraved nickel-plated 2 1/8in. barrel, raised sighting rib with bead fore-sight and marked 'MITRAILLEUSE', sliding dust-cover for breech, roll engraved receiver top and sides, the right hand side marked 'MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES DE ST. ETIENNE', the left with three position selector and instructions 'SURETE', 'FEU' and 'DECHARGEMENT ET DEMONTAGE' and chequered bakelite grip-piece to the squeeze-bar, much plated finish remaining and complete with its original moulded leather 'cigar case' storage case. 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

A .320 RIMFIRE DOUBLE-ACTION OVER-COAT REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, serial no. 1627, circa 1865, with similarities to both Webley and Tranter, 3 1/2in. octagonal barrel, Birmingham proofs, cylinder arbor held via a flat-spring, Brazier style rammer, plain five-shot cylinder with rear ratchet locking, solid frame, double action mechanism and chequered walnut grips, 9in. overall, (trigger spring weak). 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 810

WILKINSON & SON, LONDON A .577 (SNIDER) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HOWDAH-PISTOL, serial no. 7990, circa 1880, with 6 1/2in. rifled barrels, the top rib signed 'WILKINSON & SON, 27 PALL MALL LONDON', bead fore-sight on a shallow ramp, engraved band at breech, rounded side-lever opening action (traces of colour), standing notch rear-sight to front of top-strap, blued serpentine side-lever with chequered thumb-piece, scroll engraved curved back-action locks signed within engraved tri-folded banners 'WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON', plain hammers, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt bearing the stamped serial number in the wood only, moulded butt-cap with central horseshoe-shaped lanyard swivel, full length trigger-guard tang and diminutive captive borderline engraved iron fore-end with traces of colour, overall length 13 1/4in., weight approximately 3 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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