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E & F HORSTER, SOLINGEN A WW2 POLICE or CUSTOMS PARADE BAYONET WITH LONG BLADE unaltered unlike most police type bayonets and

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Lot 268

E & F HORSTER, SOLINGEN A WW2 POLICE or CUSTOMS PARADE BAYONET WITH LONG BLADE unaltered unlike most police type bayonets and retaining its full length of 22 1/2in., solid nickel eagle head pommel and crossguard with cast oakleaves, stag grips with no police badge (one never fitted), correct long brown leather scabbard, nickel plated blade with single edge and fuller, E&F Horster, Solingen signature to one side, their trademark on the other.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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ALCOSO, SOLINGEN A RARE WW2 GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL'S DRESS DAGGER, a Third Reich dress dagger for senior Government Officials, f

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Lot 269

ALCOSO, SOLINGEN A RARE WW2 GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL'S DRESS DAGGER, a Third Reich dress dagger for senior Government Officials, finished in antiqued nickel silver, eagle head pommel and large outstretched eagle and swastika crossguard, imitation mother of pearl style celluloid grip plates, correct silver plated scabbard with pebbled finish and oakleaf scabbard bands, double edged stiletto type blade with Alcoso trademark etched to reverse.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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ED WUSTHOF, SOLINGEN A WW2 GERMAN BOY'S KNIFE, post 1938 produced Hitler Youth boy's knife with no motto to the single sided

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Lot 270

ED WUSTHOF, SOLINGEN A WW2 GERMAN BOY'S KNIFE, post 1938 produced Hitler Youth boy's knife with no motto to the single sided blade, grey metal hilt fittings, black chequered plastic grips with inset 'HJ' enamel diamond, the blade with riccasso and double marked with RZM M7/18 1939 on one side and the Ed Wusthof trademark on the other and complete with its black painted scabbard with dark brown leather belt loop and cross strap.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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E & F HORSTER, SOLINGEN A WW2 GERMAN RLB ENLISTED MAN'S FIRST PATTERN DRESS DAGGER, early manufacture for the RLB organisatio

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Lot 271

E & F HORSTER, SOLINGEN A WW2 GERMAN RLB ENLISTED MAN'S FIRST PATTERN DRESS DAGGER, early manufacture for the RLB organisation (Reichsluftschutzbund) with silver coloured aluminum alloy pommel and crossguard, art deco style eagle and swastika, black ebony wood grip with first style of RLB sunburst badge attached to the grip, correct black painted scabbard with nickel silver lower chape, single black leather hanger and snap clip, 9in. blade of double edged stiletto type, reverse riccasso with the E&F Horster makes logo.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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WKC SOLINGEN A WW2 GERMAN SECOND PATTERN DRESS DAGGER FOR A RLB ENLISTED MAN, with solid nickel fittings to the pommel and cr

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Lot 272

WKC SOLINGEN A WW2 GERMAN SECOND PATTERN DRESS DAGGER FOR A RLB ENLISTED MAN, with solid nickel fittings to the pommel and crossguard, second type of grip insignia consisting of a sunburst with large enamel swastika in the centre, black ebony wood grip, black painted scabbard with nickel silver bottom chape and black leather hanger with snap clip and double edged 9in. blade with WKC trademark logo to the reverse riccasso.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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WW2 GERMAN ARMY OFFICER'S DAGGER WITH PORTAPEE KNOT AND HANGERS, UNSIGNED, World War Two production in nickel silver plate co

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Lot 274

WW2 GERMAN ARMY OFFICER'S DAGGER WITH PORTAPEE KNOT AND HANGERS, UNSIGNED, World War Two production in nickel silver plate complete with the original bullion dress portapee knot and green velvet backed hanging straps, white celluloid grip, complete with correct pebbled finish scabbard, double edged stiletto type blade with needle point and makers mark.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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W.K. & C., SOLINGEN A PRE-WW2 GERMAN HUNTING CUTLASS WITH SKINNING KNIFE, late 20's or early 1930's production with early WK

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Lot 275

W.K. & C., SOLINGEN A PRE-WW2 GERMAN HUNTING CUTLASS WITH SKINNING KNIFE, late 20's or early 1930's production with early WK &C trademark to the riccasso, 23in. overall, all brass fittings with acorn pommel cap, forward and back hoof cross-guard, brass turned down clamshell guard, long black leather scabbard with integral fitting for the short skinning knife, triple etched single edged blade with WK&C trademark stamped into the reverse riccasso.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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THREE PRE-WAR .177 GERMAN BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLES, serial no's. 63603, 9007 & 4, all of 'Gem' or composite 'Gem' form, th

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Lot 3

THREE PRE-WAR .177 GERMAN BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLES, serial no's. 63603, 9007 & 4, all of 'Gem' or composite 'Gem' form, the first with 18 3/4in. barrel with flat sighting plane, the breech-block marked 'E' over '6' and 'J. ESCHMANN, HERISAU', long barrel release lever mounted to the slanted air-chamber, walnut butt-stock and a strong amount of nickel-plated finish remaining, the second similar but with octagonal to round blued barrel of the same length, push-button dolls-head release to breech, plated air-chamber and walnut butt-stock, the last of composite form with 17 1/4in. octagonal to round barrel, push button 'Millita' style barrel release, almost in-line air-chamber and walnut butt-stock, all with minor losses and small replacement parts. Pre-1939 ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.

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RIGBY, LONDON A GOOD .500 HOLLOW-POINT BULLET-MOULD FOR RIFLE No. 14094, for 1872, to form a paper patched bullet, the steel

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Lot 304

RIGBY, LONDON A GOOD .500 HOLLOW-POINT BULLET-MOULD FOR RIFLE No. 14094, for 1872, to form a paper patched bullet, the steel mould body of flat solid form for a guncase setting and marked with the serial number over '.500' over the Rigby trademark, single turned ebony handle (age crack), removable nose plug with milled edge and blued sprue-cutter (colour faded). * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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J. RIGBY & CO, LONDON AN EXTREMELY RARE NICKEL-PLATED 4-BORE BALL-MOULD, serial no. 15652, circa 1878, the squared steel

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Lot 306

J. RIGBY & CO, LONDON AN EXTREMELY RARE NICKEL-PLATED 4-BORE BALL-MOULD, serial no. 15652, circa 1878, the squared steel scissors mould-jaws marked with the serial number to both sides and 'J. RIGBY & CO, LONDON' together with the trade-mark and repeated on both integral handles, steel sprue cutter, traces only of plated finish remaining. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND, LONDON A SCARCE NICKEL-PLATED BALL-MOULD FOR AN 8-BORE, serial no. 2, from a muzzle-loading gun, with

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Lot 307

HOLLAND & HOLLAND, LONDON A SCARCE NICKEL-PLATED BALL-MOULD FOR AN 8-BORE, serial no. 2, from a muzzle-loading gun, with squared single cavity jaws, one block signed 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND' over '8', integral handles, hinged sprue-cutters, both mould and cutter numbered '2', much plated finish remaining with some bruising. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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A COLLECTION OF SIX ENGLISH BRASS SINGLE-CAVITY ANTIQUE RIFLE & PISTOL MOULDS, all mid to late 19th century and unsigned,

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Lot 308

A COLLECTION OF SIX ENGLISH BRASS SINGLE-CAVITY ANTIQUE RIFLE & PISTOL MOULDS, all mid to late 19th century and unsigned, of similar form with squared jaws, integral handles and hinged iron sprue-cutters and comprising of a .577 hollow based example for a paper patched bullet, a 10-bore ball mould, a 10-bore hollow based bullet mould for paper patching, a .577 hollow based example with lubricating grooves, a .442 pistol bullet mould and a .450 rifle bullet mould with lubricating grooves, provision for hollow point (absent) and rope-bound handles, all in good condition except the last. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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ALEXANDER HENRY, SCOTLAND TWO SCARCE STEEL RIFLE BULLET MOULDS, serial no's 1085 & 5377, the first of 70-bore with automa

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Lot 309

ALEXANDER HENRY, SCOTLAND TWO SCARCE STEEL RIFLE BULLET MOULDS, serial no's 1085 & 5377, the first of 70-bore with automatic sprue-cutter and described in the records as for a 'Pea Rifle' circa 1860-65, the second of common single cavity form, marked for a 250grn. bullet and according to records for a 'Best Double Hammerless rifle' of .400 calibre, shipped in 1882. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE SIGNED JO. FERDINAND EGGART, no visible serial number, German or Swiss c

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Lot 417

AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE SIGNED JO. FERDINAND EGGART, no visible serial number, German or Swiss circa 1730 with swamped octagonal 41in. brushed bright barrel signed BALTHASAR ZELNER'' (believed of Zurich), oval yellow metal poincon at breech marked with a shield containing the letter 'Z' below the initials 'B.Z.', traces of scroll engraving to the breech-end and the solid flared top-tang, curved flat bevel-edged lock signed below the lozenge pan 'JO FERDINAND EGGART', walnut half-stock (probably cut back from full) with carved borders around the furniture, raised cheek-piece with relief carved vine detail, flat underside to butt, raised carved vines around the top-tang, large brass heel-plate with complex bordered top-spur engraved with rococo scrolls and a central standing stag, complex rococo engraved escutcheon to wrist, engraved sideplate (detail lost), carved and engraved trigger-guard bow with raised and spurred lower tang, single broad engraved brass barrel-band and faceted ramrod thimbles with turned ends, together with a replacement horn-tipped wood ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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R.T. PRITCHETT, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION MILITIA RIFLE, serial no. WR101250, (a South African registration number), private c

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Lot 523

R.T. PRITCHETT, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION MILITIA RIFLE, serial no. WR101250, (a South African registration number), private contract purchase, with round 31 3/4in. barrel rifled in three grooves, block and blade fore-sight, reversed elevating ladder rear-sight, flat sighting plane behind the rear-sight signed 'PRITCHETT 86 ST JAMES'S ST LONDON', borderline engraved top-tang, borderline engraved lock of military style signed 'R.T. PRITCHETT' on the bar, borderline engraved hammer, walnut three-quarter stock with iron furniture the heel-plate spur engraved '30', two iron barrel-keys, iron nose-cap, thimbles for ramrod (absent) and short bayonet bar. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .38 RIMFIRE SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'NEW MODEL NAVY FACTORY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION', serial no. 434

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Lot 618

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .38 RIMFIRE SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'NEW MODEL NAVY FACTORY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION', serial no. 43452, possibly sold already converted circa 1880, with octagonal 7 3/8in. barrel signed by the maker on the top-flat and marked 'NEW MODEL', plain solid frame with additional standing breech with attached loading gate, plain six-shot cylinder, brass trigger-guard, smooth walnut grips and sliding ejector rod alongside the barrel retained by the original rammer, finish worn. 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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E.M REILLY & CO, LONDON A RARE .577 BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'REILLY-COMBLAIN PATENT', serial no. 5439, circa 1868 and p

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Lot 700

E.M REILLY & CO, LONDON A RARE .577 BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'REILLY-COMBLAIN PATENT', serial no. 5439, circa 1868 and possibly experimental or produced for trials, probably converted from a Pattern 1861 Cavalry Carbine and conforms to Patent No. 2778 of October 2nd, 1867, with 18 1/2in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of nocksform stamped 'E.M. REILLY & CO, SOLE MANUFACTURERS, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON', the breech-block operated by a colour hardened bolt-handled lever mounted on the right hand side, the operation of which draws the block back and up, cocking the hammer at the same time, the top of the block marked 'REILLY-COMBLAIN PATENT NO. 5439' (almost certainly the patent use number), plain flat bar-action lock marked 'E.M. REILLY & CO, LONDON', walnut full-stock, the right hand side of butt stamped in large oval form 'WARRANTED BY E.M. REILLY & CO. LONDON & PARIS', iron furniture including two barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rod, 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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NEUHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND A 7.5x53 (SWISS) STRAIGHT-PULL CAVALRY-CARBINE, MODEL 'M93 MANNLICHER', serial no. 2012, circa 1895,

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Lot 701

NEUHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND A 7.5x53 (SWISS) STRAIGHT-PULL CAVALRY-CARBINE, MODEL 'M93 MANNLICHER', serial no. 2012, circa 1895, with concealed 22 1/2in. barrel, protected fore-sight, elevating rear-sight with folding blade, blued receiver with straight-pull bolt, walnut full-stock, iron furniture, round profile fore-end and top-cover, matching number detachable magazine and a strong amount of 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 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 10-BORE (2 7/8in.) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING SHOTGUN, MODEL '1887', serial no. 55569,

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Lot 704

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 10-BORE (2 7/8in.) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING SHOTGUN, MODEL '1887', serial no. 55569, for 1894, with reblued 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, refinished 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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MERIDEN MFG. CO., USA A RARE .50 (SPENCER) TWIST-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, MODEL 'TRIPLETT & SCOTT', serial no. 3864, manufac

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Lot 705

MERIDEN MFG. CO., USA A RARE .50 (SPENCER) TWIST-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, MODEL 'TRIPLETT & SCOTT', serial no. 3864, manufactured 1864-65, with 22in. round barrel, pinched blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, slab-sided rounded-top and bottom, the breech side marked 'KENTUCKY', slab-sided central hammer receiver signed 'MERIDEN MAN.FG. CO., MERIDEN, CONN.', the top-tang marked 'TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATENT DEC. 6 1864' and mounted with the barrel-release button, sprung trapdoor for the concealed tubular magazine in the butt, walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate (crack at head around magazine tube), sling swivels mounted at heel and toe and walnut splinter fore-end with singular iron barrel-band, much original 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

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MARLIN, USA A .32 RIMFIRE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE MODEL '1892', serial no. 343874, circa 1905, with reblacked o

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Lot 706

MARLIN, USA A .32 RIMFIRE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE MODEL '1892', serial no. 343874, circa 1905, with reblacked octagonal 24in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, the solid frame fitted with detachable sideplate, the top-tang with model designation, walnut butt-stock with iron semi-crescent heel-plate, plain walnut fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine tube (loose), action cleaned and possibly plated. 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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SPENCER, USA A .52 RIMFIRE REPEATING SERVICE-CARBINE, MODEL 'SPENCER CARBINE', serial no. 24430, circa 1864, with blued round

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Lot 707

SPENCER, USA A .52 RIMFIRE REPEATING SERVICE-CARBINE, MODEL 'SPENCER CARBINE', serial no. 24430, circa 1864, with blued round 22in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight and folding ladder rear-sight, plain receiver with under-lever opening, the top of receiver stamped 'SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO, BOSTON, MASS. PAT'D MARCH 6 1860' (faint), 'Stabler' cut-off, back-action sidelock with external hammer, saddle-ring and bar to left hand side, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with magazine tube concealed in the iron heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end and iron barrel-band with swivel, 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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WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1894, serial no. 10373(3), for 189

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Lot 708

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1894, serial no. 10373(3), for 1897, the last digit of serial number nearly erased, with octagonal 26in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with side loading gate and top eject, model designation to top-tang (peep-sight mounting points enlarged), walnut butt-stock, iron crescent heel-plate and finger-lever, walnut fore-end with iron nose-cap and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, finish worn. 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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A .34 NEEDLE-FIRE GALLERY-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1835 DREYSE PATENT', serial no. 3186, Continental circa 1850, with octagona

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Lot 709

A .34 NEEDLE-FIRE GALLERY-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1835 DREYSE PATENT', serial no. 3186, Continental circa 1850, with octagonal 14 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, dove-tailed adjustable rear-sight, large rotary tap with long lever mounted to the right hand side, push-button bolt release, the side of the action marked 'CAL O:,34', walnut half-stock with chequered straight-hand wrist, raised angular cheek-piece and schnabel fore-end, iron furniture, 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 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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ENFIELD, ENGLAND A GOOD .577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKIII SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. WR109716, being

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Lot 711

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A GOOD .577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKIII SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. WR109716, being a South African registration number, dated for 1870, with round blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with sprung locking catch, plain blued signed and dated lock, chained firing pin protector (incomplete), walnut full-stock with brass furniture except three iron barrel-bands, sling swivels 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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WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1881 SYSTEM VETTERLI,

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Lot 714

WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1881 SYSTEM VETTERLI, serial no. 21346, circa 1882, with blued 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt-action receiver, the bolt with turned down handle, side loading aperture, tubular underbarrel magazine, walnut butt-stock and full-length fore-end concealing the magazine tube, blued furniture, double set triggers, complete with a period sling and a jag-ended clearing rod, the whole expertly restored. 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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GEB. SUTZER, SWITZERLAND AN 18mm BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'MILBANK-AMSLER' AND BAYONET, both serial no

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Lot 715

GEB. SUTZER, SWITZERLAND AN 18mm BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'MILBANK-AMSLER' AND BAYONET, both serial no. 6391, circa 1843, with brushed bright 40in. barrel marked with the serial number, applied blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, flip-open breech-block with makers stamp, plain bar-action lock converted from flint with side-hammer, walnut full-stock with iron furniture, the underside of butt at toe also marked with the serial number and 'ST GALLEN', iron under-barrel clearing rod and two barrel bands with additional twin banded nose-cap, the underside of muzzle with stud for socket bayonet, and complete with its matching number bayonet in fine order together with its leather scabbard and frog (scabbard broken off at tip). 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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MARLIN, USA A 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL '1893 SPECIAL ORDER', serial no. 99618, circa 1897, with taperi

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Lot 717

MARLIN, USA A 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL '1893 SPECIAL ORDER', serial no. 99618, circa 1897, with tapering octagonal shortened 21in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW-HAVEN C.T. U.S.A. PATENTED OCT 11 1887, APRIL 2 1889, AUGUST 1 1893', not marked for smokeless powders, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight rear-sight, solid receiver marked on the top 'MARLIN SAFETY', provision for peep-sight to top-tang, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, squared finger-lever, plain walnut half-fore-end and three-quarter length under-barrel magazine-tube, finish faded and thin.. 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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A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1870 CADET', serial no. 3191, circa 1871, with octagonal to rou

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Lot 718

A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1870 CADET', serial no. 3191, circa 1871, with octagonal to round 27in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt housing with turned down handled bolt, walnut full-stock, with iron furniture and brass-tipped iron clearing rod, finish lightly worn. 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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BALL & WILLIAMS, USA A .44 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 'BALLARD'S PATENT MILITARY CARBINE', serial no. 4267, circa 186

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Lot 720

BALL & WILLIAMS, USA A .44 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 'BALLARD'S PATENT MILITARY CARBINE', serial no. 4267, circa 1864, with 22 1/8in. octagonal to round barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, twin leaf rear-sight, the top-flat forwards of the rear-sight marked 'BALL & WILLIAMS, WORCESTER, MASS.', the right side top-flat further marked 'BALLARDS PATENT NOV 5TH 1861' (all faint), integral receiver and action body with dropping breech and central hammer, walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, cocking lever forming the trigger-guard and walnut half-length fore-end with single 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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A .360 (No.5 FOR SHOT) WALKING-STICK SHOTGUN, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'DUMONTHIER'S PATENT, no visible serial number, circa 1900, pro

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Lot 721

A .360 (No.5 FOR SHOT) WALKING-STICK SHOTGUN, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'DUMONTHIER'S PATENT, no visible serial number, circa 1900, probably French, with cane covered 28in. smoothbore barrel (muzzle protector absent), twist and pull load action, cane covered action body with trigger concealed by a rotating nickel ring and crooked horn handle.. 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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NEUHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILBANK-AMSLER', serial no. 354, circa 1868, wit

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Lot 722

NEUHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILBANK-AMSLER', serial no. 354, circa 1868, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, flip-up breech with off-set firing pin, the top signed 'NEUHAUSEN' over 'S.I.G.', Swiss proofs, blued plain unsigned hump-back lock, plain hammer, walnut full-stock with iron furniture including spurred trigger-guard, Swiss-style heavy heel-plate, two barrel bands and nose-cap with bayonet lug, double set triggers and under-barrel clearing rod, fitted with a period wooden muzzle tompion. 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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LECHNER, NUREMBERG AN 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT', serial no. 12182, circa 1920, with oct

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Lot 723

LECHNER, NUREMBERG AN 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT', serial no. 12182, circa 1920, with octagonal blind fluted 31 1/2in. barrel, the top-sides signed in silver gilt 'HANS LECHNER' and 'NURNBERG' respectively, dove-tailed ramp with replacement tunnel fore-sight, dove-tail along the top-flat for an adjustable position rear-sight (absent), plain slab-sided receiver fitted with large banana-shaped tensioning springs to the pins, square form dropping breech marked 'ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT', top-tang with base for an aperture sight (absent), chequered walnut tyrolean butt-stock further relief carved with panels of oakleaves, iron Swiss-style heel-plate, complex underlever forming the trigger-guard bow, double-set triggers, smooth walnut fore-end with the tip also relief carved with oakleaves and fitted with iron sling swivels, small loss to wood at heel, action missing striker. 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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A .34 NEEDLE-FIRE GALLERY RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1835 DREYSE PATENT', serial no. 7945, Continental circa 1850, with octagona

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Lot 724

A .34 NEEDLE-FIRE GALLERY RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1835 DREYSE PATENT', serial no. 7945, Continental circa 1850, with octagonal 19in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, dove-tailed adjustable rear-sight, large rotary tap with long lever mounted to the right hand side, push-button bolt release, the side of the action under the lever marked 'CAL 0,34' and '6 GRAN PULV', walnut half-stock with chequered straight-hand wrist, raised angular cheek-piece and schnabel fore-end, iron furniture, 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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COLT, USA A 40-60-200 REPEATING PUMP-ACTION CARBINE, MODEL LIGHTNING CARBINE 'BABY EXPRESS'', re-numbered 6572, large frame s

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Lot 725

COLT, USA A 40-60-200 REPEATING PUMP-ACTION CARBINE, MODEL LIGHTNING CARBINE 'BABY EXPRESS'', re-numbered 6572, large frame size made 1887, with round 22in. barrel signed by the maker, block and blade fore-sight, replacement rear-sight, slab-sided top ejecting action with external hammer (mainspring absent, one frame screw missing), walnut butt-stock with carbine heel-plate (working inlet repairs at head), the lower tang and action side re-numbered '6572' (serial number 1014 under top-tang), chequered walnut pump-handle and full-length underbarrel magazine, finish worn throughout, together with its Colt Archive 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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REMINGTON ARMS CO., USA A .32 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'No.4 ROLLING-BLOCK TAKE-DOWN', serial no. J228364, c

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Lot 726

REMINGTON ARMS CO., USA A .32 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'No.4 ROLLING-BLOCK TAKE-DOWN', serial no. J228364, circa 1910, with blued octagonal 24in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the top-flat marked 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. U.S.A.', small receiver with take-down lever on the right hand side, provision for peep-sight to the top-tang (never fitted), walnut 'roach-belly' butt-stock with iron carbine-style heel-plate and plain walnut half-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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W.W. GREENER, BIRMINGHAM A .310 (CADET) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE, MODEL 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ISSUE', serial no. 1880, ci

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Lot 727

W.W. GREENER, BIRMINGHAM A .310 (CADET) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE, MODEL 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ISSUE', serial no. 1880, circa 1914, with 25in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro adjustable rear-sight, silhouette of a kangaroo stamped to the knoxform, plain receiver signed by the makers on the left hand side and marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' together with 'VIC' on the right, Martini-style under-lever action, plain walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, three-quarter length fore-end, iron barrel-band and 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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THOMAS TURNER, BIRMINGHAM A .577 (SNIDER) VOLUNTEER SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER THREE-BAND', no visible serial number, circa

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Lot 728

THOMAS TURNER, BIRMINGHAM A .577 (SNIDER) VOLUNTEER SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER THREE-BAND', no visible serial number, circa 1875, with 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech with sprung catch, plain bar-action lock signed 'THOMAS TURNER, FISHER ST. BIRMINGHAM', walnut full-stock with brass furniture, three iron barrel-bands and an iron 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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MERIDIAN MANFG. CO, USA A SCARCE .58 RIMFIRE BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILLER CONVERSION OF THE PATTERN '61', seri

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Lot 730

MERIDIAN MANFG. CO, USA A SCARCE .58 RIMFIRE BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILLER CONVERSION OF THE PATTERN '61', serial no. 400, altered circa 1865-67, with brushed bright (as original) 30in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional flip-up leaves, lift up and over short breech-block, the top marked 'W.H. & C.W. MILLER PATENT MAY 23 1863' and ' MERIDIAN MANFG. CO. MERIDEN CONN', lockplate from a Pattern 1861 musket signed 'PARKERS, SNOW & CO. MERIDEN, CONN' together with a Union Eagle device and the date '1863', plain external hammer, walnut full-stock with exposed muzzle (small losses to sharp edges around breech-block), iron furniture and under-barrel iron 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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P. STEVENS, MAASTRICHT AN 11.3x51R (DUTCH-BEAUMONT) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI', serial no. 6

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Lot 732

P. STEVENS, MAASTRICHT AN 11.3x51R (DUTCH-BEAUMONT) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI', serial no. 6777, converted circa 1890 from an M1871 Beaumont rifle dated '1876', with 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, round receiver with large bolt-handle (bolt and receiver matching numbers), fixed Vitali magazine, walnut full-stock with issue stamps to butt, iron furniture and iron under-barrel clearing rod, brushed bright 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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E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .44 (C/F) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 'No.1 ROLLING BLOCK', serial no. 948, circa 1870, with

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Lot 733

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A .44 (C/F) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 'No.1 ROLLING BLOCK', serial no. 948, circa 1870, with heavy octagonal 28in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with rolling breech and central hammer, maker's details to top-tang, walnut butt-stock with straight wrist and crescent heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end with moulded iron tip, traces of 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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I. HOLLIS & SONS, BIRMINGHAM A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY SPORTER', serial no. W101304,

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Lot 734

I. HOLLIS & SONS, BIRMINGHAM A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY SPORTER', serial no. W101304, circa 1900, with 28in. barrel, full-length matted sighting-rib fitted with a dove-tailed blade fore-sight and a four leaf express rear-sight with additional ladder and standing notch, signed in a panel at breech 'I. HOLLIS & SONS BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND', border and scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, side safe and cocking indicator, walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock (chipped at head), iron heel-plate (trapdoor absent), ring tipped under-lever, chequered half fore-end and replacement wood clearing rod, traces of finish present. 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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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDONA .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. 4608,circa 1886, w

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Lot 735

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDONA .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. 4608,circa 1886, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' and marked 'METFORD RIFLING', the left hand side below rear-sight marked 'FOR W.R. MARTINI CARTRIDGE', triangle trademark at nocksform, slab-sided receiver, the left side marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' below a triangle trademark, the right side 'MARTINI PATENT', tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut butt-stock, iron heel-plate, short under-lever, full-length walnut fore-end with two iron barrel-bands and iron clearing rod, the whole cleaned of finish. 450 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 (ROOK) 'THE ROSS' SIDELEVER 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial

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Lot 736

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 (ROOK) 'THE ROSS' SIDELEVER 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 9023, 28in. reblued octagonal barrel with matt top flat, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with three folding leafs marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, breech-end engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and '.295 BORE.', H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, manual sidelever safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, bright and re-blued finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate and pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 13oz.. 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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ALEX. MARTIN A .297/.250 SIDE-LEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 69529, 26in. reproved octagonal nitro barrel (loose) with m

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Lot 737

ALEX. MARTIN A .297/.250 SIDE-LEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 69529, 26in. reproved octagonal nitro barrel (loose) with matt sighting flat and signed 'ALEX. MARTIN / GLASGOW & ABERDEEN', bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 150 yards, border and scroll engraved action retaining much expertly renewed blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, chequered horn butt-plate, silver escutcheon and horn pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap on splinter fore-end with horn finial (small loss to left-side leading edge), weight 5lb. 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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A SCARCE 7mm (W/S) SINGLE-SHOT WALKING-STICK GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1880, French or Belgian, with bam

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Lot 738

A SCARCE 7mm (W/S) SINGLE-SHOT WALKING-STICK GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1880, French or Belgian, with bamboo covered smoothbore 24 3/4in. brass barrel, twist and pull breech, bamboo covered action and natural staghorn angled grip with button trigger, 33 1/4in. 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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A .360 (SHOTGUN) SINGLE-SHOT WALKING-STICK GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, French or Belgian circa 1900, with cane c

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Lot 739

A .360 (SHOTGUN) SINGLE-SHOT WALKING-STICK GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, French or Belgian circa 1900, with cane covered 27in. barrel, twist and pull breech-action also with cane covering and nickel band with button trigger, possibly originally fitted with a hooked handle, now replaced with a leather end-cap. 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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FIELD, LONDON A .577/.450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY SPORTER', serial no. WR100139, circa 1900, w

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Lot 740

FIELD, LONDON A .577/.450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY SPORTER', serial no. WR100139, circa 1900, with reblued 28 1/2in. barrel, full-length matted sighting-rib fitted with a dove-tailed blade fore-sight and a four leaf express rear-sight with additional ladder and standing notch, signed in a panel at breech 'FIELD, LONDON', reblued border and scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, brushed bright side safe and cocking indicator, figured walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock, iron heel-plate, ring tipped under-lever and chequered splinter fore-end with horn tip. 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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COLT, USA A SCARCE .50-95 (WIN) PUMP-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'LIGHTNING EXPRESS', serial no. 1313, large frame size mad

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Lot 741

COLT, USA A SCARCE .50-95 (WIN) PUMP-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'LIGHTNING EXPRESS', serial no. 1313, large frame size made 1888, with reblued round 26in. barrel signed by the maker, blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided top ejecting action with dust cover, external hammer, walnut butt-stock with carbine heel-plate (small losses at head), chequered walnut pump-handle and full-length underbarrel magazine, refinished 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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MARLIN, USA A .32 RIMFIRE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING-RIFLE, MODEL '1892', serial no. 83043, circa 1898, with blued round 24in. ba

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Lot 743

MARLIN, USA A .32 RIMFIRE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING-RIFLE, MODEL '1892', serial no. 83043, circa 1898, with blued round 24in. barrel signed by the maker, folding gold-washed ring fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, colour hardened receiver with field-strippable side-plate and blued bolt, the top-flat marked 'MARLIN SAFETY', folding peep-sight to tang marked 'patent', walnut butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, colour hardened finger-lever, walnut half fore-end and full-length blued under-barrel magazine tube, much 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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A 12.7x48R SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'SWEDISH ROLLING BLOCK', serial no. 2130, dated for 1874, with blued round 18

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Lot 744

A 12.7x48R SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'SWEDISH ROLLING BLOCK', serial no. 2130, dated for 1874, with blued round 18in. barrel, applied fore-sight blade, small elevating ladder rear-sight, colour hardened rolling block action of Remington type, pale hardwood butt-stock with vacant identity disk set into the left hand side, brass heel-plate, splinter hard-wood fore-end with single barrel-band and replacement iron 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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CHATELLERAULT ARSENAL, FRANCE AN 11mm (GRAS) BOLT-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1874', serial no. 41864, dated fo

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Lot 745

CHATELLERAULT ARSENAL, FRANCE AN 11mm (GRAS) BOLT-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1874', serial no. 41864, dated for 1880, with sighted 28in. barrel, octagonal receiver with turned down bolt-handle, walnut straight-hand full-stock (cracked and repaired), brass 'Chevalier' furniture and loop-ended iron 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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REMINGTON, USA A .50-70 (GOVT) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'No.1 ACTION, MILITARY ISSUE', no visible serial number, circ

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Lot 746

REMINGTON, USA A .50-70 (GOVT) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'No.1 ACTION, MILITARY ISSUE', no visible serial number, circa 1875, with in the white 35 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, colour hardened action with three line address and patents to the top-tang, walnut butt-stock with martial cartouche at wrist, iron furniture including three barrel-band, fitted with swivels and an iron 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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REMINGTON, USA AN 11x50R (EGYPTIAN) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 'EGYPTIAN CONTRACT ROLLING-BLOCK', no visible serial number, c

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Lot 747

REMINGTON, USA AN 11x50R (EGYPTIAN) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 'EGYPTIAN CONTRACT ROLLING-BLOCK', no visible serial number, circa 1885, with tapering round 20 1/2in. barrel (stained to light brown), pinched blade fore-sight, twin blade folding rear-sight, plain action with traces of colour, three line address and patent details to top-tang, walnut butt-stock, iron heel-plate of carbine style and single barrel band to the walnut splinter 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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HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 ROOK 'THE ROSS' 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no.

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Lot 749

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 ROOK 'THE ROSS' 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 10632, 25 7/8in. octagonal barrel with matted top flat, folding aperture fore-sight, two folding leaf rear sights marked for 50 and 100 yards and with white-metal sight lines, the breech-end engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. 295. SEMI SMOOTH BORE. WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS. 1883. PATENT NO. 1294.', the top-tang fitted with an adjustable flip-up peep sight, H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selectable ejector, border and acanthus scroll engraving retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate and engraved pistolgrip-cap, Hackett type snap-on splinter fore-end with 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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E.M. REILLY, LONDON A .360 (No.5) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 5865, circa 1900, with round tapering 24in. bar

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Lot 750

E.M. REILLY, LONDON A .360 (No.5) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 5865, circa 1900, with round tapering 24in. barrel, blade fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing notch with two additional folding leaves, machine engraved slab-sided action with exposed central hammer, under-lever opening, the lever formed around the front of the trigger guard bow, walnut chequered pistol-grip stock with machine engraved iron heel-plate and moulded hard-rubber grip-cap and chequered walnut splinter fore-end secured via a cross-wedge. 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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A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY PRIVATE PURCHASE', serial no. 29978, circa 1885, w

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Lot 752

A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY PRIVATE PURCHASE', serial no. 29978, circa 1885, with blued 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, Birmingham proof marks, slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, short under-lever, full-length fore-end with two iron barrel-bands and iron ramrod with flared tip, possibly refinished in antiquity. 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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N. LINSBAUER, VIENNA AN 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI TYPE', no visible serial number, circa 1920, 29 5/8

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Lot 753

N. LINSBAUER, VIENNA AN 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI TYPE', no visible serial number, circa 1920, 29 5/8in. octagonal barrel with protected fore-sight, matted integral rail to the top flat and signed near breech in gilt metal 'N. LINSBAUER IN WIEN', scroll engraved slab-sided receiver signed in central scrolled banners on both sides 'N. LINSBAUER IN WIEN' (traces of colour), adjustable tang-mounted peep-sight, scrolled underlever triggerguard with finger spur, double-set triggers, walnut tyrolean butt-stock with carved thumb-rest, Swiss-style iron heel-plate and chequered walnut fore-end with carved tip and take-down lever, 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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FIELD, LONDON A .577-.450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-CARBINE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY ACTION', no visible serial number, circa 1

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Lot 754

FIELD, LONDON A .577-.450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-CARBINE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY ACTION', no visible serial number, circa 1890. with blued round tapering 21 1/2in. barrel, military style fore-sight with side protectors, ladder rear-sight with three additional platinum lined flush folding leaves and a standing notch, border engraved action of typical form signed on the left 'FIELD, LONDON', the right with safety lever and cocking indicator, chequered walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate of shotgun style with central trapdoor, short finger-lever (traces of colour) and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, the barrel and butt with eyelets for 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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SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/84 MAUSER', serial no. 5905, dated

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Lot 755

SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/84 MAUSER', serial no. 5905, dated for 1888, with 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, octagonal breech-section, round bolt-housing with straight handled bolt (matching number), flag safe, magazine cut-off to left hand side, walnut full-stock with iron furniture, two barrel-bands, iron nose-cap with stacking-spike and concealed under-barrel magazine, complete 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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