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Lot 996

Sale Item: INLAID BOW FRONT SIDEBOARD Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

Lot 997

Sale Item: INLAID DROP LEAF TABLE Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

Lot 998

Sale Item: WARDROBE Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

Lot 999

Sale Item: OIL PAINTING PORTRAIT LADY Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

Lot 187

A Victorian brooch with Centurion cameo, in umarked gold, a later heart pendant set with small diamond, a cameo ring, both 9 ct gold, and a similar brooch in gilt metal This item is being sold on behalf of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice . CONDITION, generally good, ring shank flat at back

Lot 214

A Soldier's Letter to His Mother in Waterford, 1843Manuscript: Field (Michael) An A.L.s. from Michael Field, a soldier in one of the military barracks at Chatham, to his mother in Waterford. The soldiers are stationed there in order to escort convicts en route to Van Diemen's Lane, and he expects that his unit will receive embarkation orders soon. He describes the wretched conditions - overcrowding, severe duty, provisions expensive and of the worst quality - "I have never put my foot in such a den" - and requests the prayers of his family in helping him to endure his present hardship.There is no mention of his father, presumably dead, and his mother is living with her sister and her husband Sergeant James Mahony in John's Street, Waterford. He enquires after various members of the family and sends greetings from "Johanna and the children." The writer lived in Reginald's Tower for a period of his youth.As a m/ss., w.a.f. An evocative item of local Waterford interest. (1)

Lot 219

'Chris Finn's Book'Manuscript: A Dubliner's book of toasts, dances, songs and quotations, 1797. A small m/ss volume c. 14cms x 8cms, entitled "Chris Finn's Book, Written Decem[ber] ye 20th 1797." Subtitled on following page: 'The Complete Gentleman or Company Keepers Companion. Being a collection of the most pleasant Toasts, Sentiments, & Hobnobs of the present Fashion, together with a vast number of Jigg & Cotillion Country Dances a choice selection of the most Pleasing Songs and Elegant Extracts from the most Favorite Authors by C. Finn Gent,' The entire written in a delightfully clear hand.On the final page, the author records 'I live at No. 20 Wine Tavern St., Dublin, Ireland' However, on April 1st 1798 he was evidently living in Birmingham, for he offers a reward of half a guinea to the finder of the book, who may also return it to either Wm. Mc Eever or Jon.Mott, curriers there, or to Capt. Fawcett of 166 Radcliffe Highway, London ("he keeps a public house"). (1)* A curious item, also a humorous and important example of entertainment in Dublin at the end of the 18th Century.

Lot 235

With letter from [Dr.] John Charles McQuaidIlluminated Manuscript: Association of Margaret Marys. For Sisters in any Order having the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary. A most unusual and attractive handmade volume containing some 200 pages, each page illuminated by a particular Margaret Mary, apparently compiled by H. Gilbey of London; with some typescript matter pinned in at front, also an ALS on a related matter to Gilbey from John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin, 22 May 1946. Oblong quarto cloth, in a handmade brocade cover. Includes American, French, Irish and other contributions, apparently the second such volume. A unique and attractive item. Handwritten letters from Dr. McQuaid are uncommon. (1)

Lot 301

Unique CopyMacDonagh (Thomas). When The Dawn is Come. A Tragedy in Three Acts. D., Maunsel 1908. Orig. wrappers, reinforced in decorated paper, cover titled and with inscription on half title probably in the hand of MacDonagh's sister, Sr. Francesca (see above item), 'This is the copy used by the author Thomas Mac Donagh with his notes.' With MacDonagh's card laid in. The text with corrections, stage directions, cuts and interpolations on every page in MacDonagh's hand, used by him during the Abbey Theatre production (Oct. 1908). (1)'A play about a poet/patriot who ... inspires the Irish to rebellion and freedom from a foreign power' (Hogan, Dict. of Irish Lit.). According to Hogan, the play was much revised in the Abbey production, and MacDonagh was not happy with the outcome. A Unique and Important Copy. N.B. Should read: in the hand of MacDonagh's wife Muriel

Lot 38

O'Casey - Krause (David) The Letters of Sean O'Casey, 1910 - 1964. 4 vols. roy 8vo L. 1975 - 1992 First Edn.,; Krause (D.) Sean O'Casey the Man & His Work, L. 1960. First; O'Casey (S.) Collected Plays, 2 vols. L. 1963 - 64; O'Casey (Eileen) Sean, L. 1971. First Edn., all orig. cloth & d.w.'s; & 1 other item. (9)

Lot 405

Yeats (Jack B.). Jack B. Yeats's Plays In the Old Manner. James Flaunty or The Terror of the Western Seas. L., Mathews, n.d. [1901], FIRST, 16mo, 8 plates, upper cover (only) hand coloured probably by Yeats. Very good copy of a fragile item, the first of Jack Yeats' publications; Catalogue of Sketches of Life in the West of Ireland by Jack B. Yeats. With A.E. [George Russell]'s essay on 'An Artist of Gaelic Ireland' and a review by T.W. R[olleston]. N.p., n.d. [probably 1899, his first Dublin exhibition], tall 8vo illus. blue wrappers, staples (perished), illus., 8 pp. Light vertical fold marks. Very Scarce. (2)

Lot 427

From The Master's HandNo. 3 of 8 Copies OnlyJoyce (James). De Honni-Soit a Mal-y-Chance. Mesures, 15 Janvier 1936. [French translation of Joyce's essay From a banned writer to a banned singer,a tribute to the singer John Sullivan]. Sm qto, 9pp, stapled (centre pages loose) in printed paper covers, French-style glassine wrapper, probably original. No. 3 of only eight numbered copies (offprints from the periodical Mesures) on stamped Alfa Navarre paper. Signed by Joyce on f.f.e.p. and extensively corrected in ink in his hand, about ten separate corrections,mostly to spelling but including one insertion of an extra word. Staples slightly rusted with a little staining, but in excellent condition, EXCESSIVELY RARE. 'A titre de Kerryosité, dis, a quoi rime un Sullivan?'Joyce first met the Irish-born tenor John Sullivan or O'Sullivan in late 1929, at the urging of his brother Stanislaus. Sullivan was Cork-born, like Joyce's father, and had established himself at the Paris Opera. Joyce was overcome with enthusiasm when he heard him sing there. Joyce was himself a promising singer in his youth, and for several years he devoted much time and energy to promoting Sullivan among his friends, and trying to secure better opportunities for him. He claimed that Sullivan's career had been held back by the jealousy of others [see Ellmann p. 619-21]. His tribute From a banned writer to a banned singer was first published in the New Statesman and Nation, 27 Feb.1932 [S&C C81]. This French translation by Arnold Petitjean (stated to have been reviewed by Joyce) was published in the French magazine Mesures, 15 Jan. 1936 [S&C D34]. Just eight numbered offprints of the translation were issued for Joyce and signed by him. Of the eight copies, the present item appears to be the only one surviving with manuscript corrections by Joyce. There is a copy in the NLI, without the corrections. We have not traced the other copies, and it may be that they have not survived.Almost certainly a unique Joyce item, extensively corrected in the writer's hand, and testifying to an enthusiasm which preoccupied Joyce for several years in the 1930s. (1)

Lot 566

The Author's First Book, SignedStuart (H.) [Francis Stuart], We Have Kept the Faith, sm. 4to D. (The Oak Leaf Press) 1923. First Edn., Signed on front loose blank & inscribed, 'To Helen from Francis Xmas 1923,' somewhat browned as usual, orig. cloth backed green boards with ptd. label. (1)* A very good Signed Copy of this Scarce Item.

Lot 7

Russell (Geo) 'A.E.' - The Interpreters, L. 1922. First Edn., orig. & orig. d.w. Inscribed with 2 line verse & Signed in both forms; The Mask of Apollo and other Stories, 8vo D. n.d. First, Signed in both forms on title, unopened, cloth backed boards; Enchantment and other Poems, tall 8vo N.Y. (Fountain Press) 1930. Lim. Edn. 437 (542) Signed in both forms, cloth backed boards; Dark Weeping, L. 1929. Signed Limited Edn. 349 (400) illus. by Paul Nash, boards; Homeward Songs by the Way, 12mo L. 1908, First, The Earth Breath & Other Poems, 12mo N.Y. 1908, both decor. boards; The House of the Titans and other Poems, L. 1934. First Edn., d.w.; Eglinton (J.) A Memoir of A.E., L. 1937 First, d.w., & 1 other item. As a lot. (9)

Lot 1086

MANU LAPLACE '1515', FRANCE A FINE AND UNIQUE DAMASCUS FOLDING LOCK-KNIFE WITH POLYNESIAN MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE, with 3 1/4in. line-locking 288 layer 'wolf damascus' blade, mosaic damascus bolsters, polished smooth Polynesian mother of pearl scales, the back-strap with diamond-point carving and internally signed 'MANU 1/1', complete with a leather storage pouch, unusedThis 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)

Lot 200

AN ENGLISH CROMWELLIAN MORTUARY-SWORD, circa 1670, with 34 1/2in. straight single-edged spear-point blade, three fullers of differing lengths, the longest 25 1/2in., the shortest 2 1/2in., iron basket hilt, the external surface carved with naïve foliage and human masks, carved side-bars attaching to the carved bulbous pommel by cheese-headed screws, remnants of wire binding, grip-piece perished and lostThis 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)

Lot 201

A BROADSWORD WITH WALLONIAN-STYLE HILT European circa 1640, with 36 1/2in. straight double edged blade, blind fuller for the first third, the fullers further engraved with stars and 'ME FECIT SALINGEN' (sic), stylised Solingen running wolf mark forwards of the fuller to both sides, the left hand side of the blade struck with an armourer's stamp, the right with a 'P' below a crown, typical pierced iron double kidney hilt with integral thumb-ring (both pierced panels re-attached), wire bound wood grip (wire loose), 'D'-shaped knuckle-bow and bulbous iron pommel, the whole dirty and stainedThis 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)

Lot 202

WEBB, LONDON A FINE BRITISH NAVAL ENSIGN'S OR LEVEE'S SWORD WITH BLUE & GILT BLADE, circa 1795-1800, with straight double-edged 27in. spear-point blade, the first half with strong traces of blue and gilt etched decoration (staining and shallow pitting throughout), carved brass 'P' shaped knucklebow with integral single rolled quillion cross-guard, two broad langets relief carved with borders around crowns over fouled anchors, florally carved collar to the carved ivory grip, the grip itself with a lower chequered panel below a shell device below a raised band (small filled repair) and brass lionshead pommel with realistic carved mane backstrap and loose ring for knot, complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard, the throat with engraved panel signed 'WEBB MANUFACTURER, 37 PICCADILLY LONDON', strong traced of gilt finish to brasswork throughout except to replacement dragThis 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)

Lot 203

A JAPANESE KATANA WITH SIGNED AND ENGRAVED BLADE, with 27 1/2in. slightly curved blade, visible 'hamon', later carved 'horimono' featuring a dragon chasing a flaming pearl on the left hand side of blade and straight lines terminating in simplified characters on the right, brass 'habaki', the tang signed on both sides with single 'mekugi-ana', circular iron tsuba of pieced design featuring stylised birds in flight and later wrapping and hilt furniture, in a plain black laquered 'saya'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)

Lot 204

AL MAR, JAPAN A SCARCE DAGGER, MODEL 'APPLEGATE-FAIRBAIRN', serial no. 4002, with polished hollow ground double-edged 6 1/4in. blade bearing the facsimile signatures of Rex Applegate and W.E Fairbairn on one side along with 'AL MAR' and 'SEKI JAPAN', the reverse plain, brass cross-guard, abs polymer ribbed grip with internal adjustable balance weight and complete with its blocked black leather scabbard, appearing unusedThis 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)

Lot 205

A BRASS AND WOOD-HANDLED FULL TANG HUNTING KNIFE, with 8in. swaged clipped point blade, green wood and brass reinforced handle with slight finger grooves and heel drop, the brasswork engraved with bold stylised acanthus on a matted background, the right side with the Rigby double 'R' trademark in a circle, the left side with a blank circle, in its green leather sheathThis 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)

Lot 206

A JAPANESE 'KYU-GUNTO' OFFICER'S SWORD, circa 1900, with plated 31in. blade of traditional form, full-length narrow fuller along the back edge, blinded cutting edge and false 'hamon', European style pierced brass hilt with florally decorated boat-shaped guard (traces of gilding), single turned down quillion, carved and moulded 'D' shaped knuckle-bow, stippled back-strap with chrysanthemum devices to the centre and with applied white-metal family 'mon' to backstrap, carved semi pistol-grip pommel and ribbed black grip with wire binding, complete with its polished iron scabbardThis 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)

Lot 600

JOHN LYELL, ABERDEEN A FINE 12-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 1147, circa 1865, with browned damascus 26in. barrels, broad flat top-rib signed 'JOHN LYELL UNION STREET ABERDEEN', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, folding four-leaf rearsight with platinum centre-lines, engraved bands at breech and scroll engraving at rib-end, fully engraved long top-tang, border and full scroll engraved back-action locks signed in scrolled banners 'JOHN LYELL', fully engraved carved and moulded hammers, sliding safes, figured walnut butt-stock chequered at the wrist, iron heel-plate with scroll engraved details, chequered raised pistol-grip tang, blued trigger-guard, plain triggers, scroll engraved swing under-lever, chequered walnut splinter fore-end (possible expert replacement) and eyelets for a sling, the whole retaining much apparently original finish with traces of colourSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 601

J. BLANCH & SON A .360 (NO.5) BLACK POWDER SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER ROOK OR RABBIT HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 2528, serial number on barrel only, 24 1/8in. black powder proof octagonal barrel, matt top flat with banner engraved in script 'J. BLANCH & SON. 29 GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON', open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked '25', '50' and '100', bead fore-sight, horizontal sidelever, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of finish, 14 7/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and steel buttplate, later sling swivels attached, weight 5lb. 1oz.Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 602

COGSWELL & HARRISON, LONDON A SCARCE 12-BORE PINFIRE SELF-EXTRACTING DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, MODEL 'GHAYE'S PATENT', serial no. 6499, circa 1865, with fine damascus 29 3/4in. barrels sliding forwards on a fixed table, the top-rib signed 'COGSWELL & HARRISON 223 & 224 STRAND LONDON', scroll engraved action body, top-tang and back-action external hammer locks, the hammers drilled with apertures to capture the cartridge pins, the locks further signed in banners 'COGSWELL & HARRISON', chequered walnut straight hand stock, iron heel-plate, chequered walnut permanently attached splinter fore-end concealing the articulated barrel mechanism, the inside of the opening under-lever mechanism marked 'GHAYE PATENT' together with his trademarkSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 603

V.C. SHILLING, SUHL A 9.5x47R (SCHEIBEN) BOLT-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'SCHUTZENFEST MATCH', no visible serial number, circa 1885, with blued octagonal 31 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat dove-tailed for an adjustable position rear-sight and signed 'V. CHR. SCHILLING IN SUHL', the side-flats marked 'GUSS' and 'STAHL' respectively, dove-tailed fore-sight blade with curved side-protectors, carved elevating tangent rear-sight, octagonal form borderline and scroll engraved colour hardened receiver with short straight bolt handle, no provision for safe, borderline and scroll engraved top-tang mounted with a pan-headed aperture sight, walnut tyrolean half-stock with chequered wrist and Swiss heel-plate, complex trigger-guard with integral palm-rest, double-set triggers, plain fore-end with moulded horn schnabel tip and iron under-barrel clearing-rod, much original finish remainingSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 604

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .360 (NO.5) BLACK POWDER SINGLE-BARRELLED UNDERLEVER ROOK OR RABBIT HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 5676 / 1872, 28in. black powder proofed octagonal barrel, the top flat engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', open sights and two folding leaf sights marked '50', '100' and '150', bed fore-sight, scrolled push-forward underlever, partially engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, brushed bright finish, 14 5/8in. stock including steel buttplate, weight 5lb. 4oz.Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 605

C. BORN, BERLIN A RARE 9.5x47R (SCHEIBEN) BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'STAHL PATENT', serial no. 1885, circa 1885, with octagonal 30in. barrel, the top-flat dove-tailed for an adjustable position rear-sight and signed 'C. BORN, BERLIN' in white metal, dove-tailed adjustable fore-sight blade mounted on a moulded plate, elevating tangent rear-sight, colour hardened slab-sided receiver with dropping breech-block operated by an oversized lifting lever secured alongside butt-stock, the action sides inlaid with white metal scrolls and signed 'SYSTEM STAHL' on the left and 'PATENT NO. 1885' on the right, no provision for safe, top-tang integral with moulded platform mounted with a pan-headed aperture sight, figured walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, finger-spurred trigger-guard, double-set triggers, plain fore-end with moulded iron tip and replacement brass under-barrel clearing-rod, finish stained and faded to plum, strong colour to breech-blockSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 606

W. & J. RIGBY, DUBLIN A 12-BORE NEEDLE-FIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS SPORTING-GUN, MODEL 'NEEDHAM'S PATENT', serial no. 10936, circa 1870, with 28 1/2in. damascus barrels, the top-rib signed 'W. & J. RIGBY DUBLIN', the individual breeches with border engraved apertures, scroll engraved swing out turn-bolt breech-blocks, each with individual safety catches, the body of the left bolt marked 'W. & J. RIGBY' (nosecap of bolt replaced) and the right 'DUBLIN', fully engraved 'butter-knife' bolt-handles with bulbous tips, fully scroll-engraved top-tang, chequered walnut half-stock with iron heel-plate, border and scroll engraved trigger-guard tang, the bow engraved with a hunting dog, escutcheoned take-down key and horn tip to fore-end, the whole an old refinishSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 607

A 10mm PINFIRE REVOLVING RIFLE SIGNED HENRY BENJAMIN, LONDON, serial no. 75, circa 1865 and possibly English, with London proved 23 1/2in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed 'HENRY BENJAMIN, 61 1/2 FORE ST. FINSBURY, LONDON' (refreshed), dove-tailed white-metal fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional ladder, borderline and scroll engraved solid iron open frame, plunge ejector mounted to right hand side, plain six-shot cylinder with rear ratchet locking, exposed single action only hammer, fully engraved long top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock chequered at the wrist, blued iron furniture with scroll engraved details, guarded trigger and no provision for fore-end, the whole refinishedSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 611

G.E. LEWIS A .500 / 450 (2 1/2IN.) BLACK POWDER TOPLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 7013, 29 3/4in. Adams & Tait black powder only barrels with Metford rifling, broad file cut rib with a banner engraved 'G.E. LEWIS. TREBLE GRIP. HONORS AT PARIS, 1878, MEDAL & DIPLOMA SYDNEY 1880, ORDER OF MERIT MELBOURNE 1881, 32 & 33 LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMINGHAM, NO. 7013. METFORDS PATENT RIFLING', open sights and four folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked 50, 100, 200, 300 and 400, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, slender toplever, rebounding sidelocks with carved hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of tiger and leopard, the triggerguard with a lion, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling eyes, fore-end chequering refreshed, weight 9lb. 10oz.Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 612

J. PURDEY AN EARLY PATTERN 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 6071, 30in. black powder only bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', and '2' at the breech end, rotary-underlever with single-bite grip, slim standing breech with carved serpentine fences, elongated top strap, back-action locks with dolphin hammers (one a replacement), fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates signed 'PURDEY', the action flats with 'No. 2', 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with steel buttplate, fore-end with cross-bolt fastener, weight 6lb. 11oz. Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1861 for Mr. G. Payne as No.2 of a pair. In L. Patrick Unsworth's 'The Early Purdey's' the gun is listed as having been built with 30in. barrels and was sold as No.2 of pair of guns at a cost of £115.10. 0 the pair Literature: See Appendix 3: Shotguns, page 259 from L. Patrick Unsworth's book 'The Early Purdey's'Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 614

A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED NEUHAUSEN, MODEL MILBANK-AMSLER, serial no. 10292, circa 1868 with later refurbishment, blued 36in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, brushed bright flip-up breech with off-set firing pin, the top signed 'NEUHAUSEN', Belgian and Swiss proofs, blued unsigned hump-back lock with side-hammer, walnut full-stock with iron furniture including spurred trigger-guard, two barrel bands and nose-cap, provision for clearing rod (missing)Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 615

C.A. FISCHER, LUBECK A 9.5x47R (SCHEIBEN) BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'SYSTEM BORNMULLER', no visible serial number, circa 1880, with blued octagonal 32in. barrel, the top-flat dove-tailed for an adjustable position rear-sight and signed 'C.A. FISCHER & SOHN, HOFBUCHSENM: LUBECK', dove-tailed adjustable ivory fore-sight blade mounted on a moulded plate, elevating tangent rear-sight, border engraved colour hardened slab-sided receiver with dropping breech-block, no provision for safe, border engraved top-tang integral with the moulded action side-cheeks and mounted with a pan-headed aperture sight, walnut half-stock with chequered wrist, carved raised cheek-piece, border engraved Swiss heel-plate, engraved complex trigger-guard forming the under-lever, double-set triggers, plain fore-end with narrow moulded schnabel tip and jag-ended iron under-barrel clearing-rod, much original finish and colour remainingSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 616

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER THREE-BAND VOLUNTEER', serial no. FF30, the lock dated for 1862, with 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech-block, commercial proofs, military style lock signed 'ENFIELD' together with the date and a 'V.R.' crown device, chequered walnut full-stock, brass furniture except three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rodSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 617

SAML. & CHAS. SMITH, LONDON A CASED 28-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 6502, circa 1860, with unusual damascus polygonal 28in. side-by-side barrels, raised flat top-rib matted for the last 5in. and signed 'SAML. & C. SMITH PRINCES STREET LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, rear-sight with shallow standing notch and three flush-folding leaves, border and scroll engraving at breech, narrow faceted standing breech with shallow carved percussion fences, borderline and scroll engraved elongated top-tang and shallow sighting groove, borderline and scroll engraved back-action locks with sliding safes behind the dolphin headed engraved hammers and signed 'SAML. & C. SMITH PRINCES ST. LONDON', figured walnut butt-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture including finely chequered pistol-grip spur to the lower tang, single bite swing-lever opening, fully chequered walnut splinter fore-end with cross-key fixing and fitted with eyelets for sling, complete with a period leather storage case possibly associated and lined in burgundy baize, replacement trade label to inside of lidSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 618

GEORGE GIBBS, BRISTOL A .577 (2 1/4in) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER-RIFLE, serial no. B293, circa 1878, with 28in. re-blued barrels (faded), the flat raised top-rib signed 'GEORGE GIBBS, 29 CORN STREET BRISTOL' together with 'METFORD'S PATENT 167', small blade fore-sight, rear-sight with one standing and three flush-folding leaves, all with platinum centre-lines, engraved band at breech, plain borderline engraved standing breech and top-tang, plain borderline engraved back-action locks signed 'GEORGE GIBBS', sliding safes behind the low-profile reblued hammers, figured walnut butt-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture including chequered pistol-grip spur to the lower tang, 'Jones' swing double-bite under-lever and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, eyelet and button sling fixingsSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 619

A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'BELGIAN CONTRACT', no visible serial number, circa 1875, with Belgian proved round tapering iron 20 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, hinged three bladed rare-sight, brushed bright flip-open breech with solid thumb-piece, borderline engraved bar-action lock and hammer, walnut half-stock, brass furniture, single iron barrel-band and no provision for clearing-rodSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 620

WIGGAN & ELLIOTT A 16-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN WITH IVORY MOUNTS, serial no. 3042, with browned damascus 27in. barrels, the raised top-rib signed 'ELLIOTT'S PATENT' in gilt and 'WIGGAN & ELLIOTT, MAKERS TO THE ROYAL FAMILY & THE PACHA OF EGYPT' in block letters, silver boat-shaped fore-sight, engraved band at the breech and scroll engraving to rib-end, Elliott's patent single bite under-lever action, fully engraved top-tang with an oval panel marked 'ELLIOTT'S PATENT No. 1782', fully border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'WIGGAN & ELLIOTT' (much colour remaining), dolphin headed engraved hammers, chequered walnut butt-stock with ivory border engraved heel-plate and chequered walnut splinter fore-end with finely carved dolphin-tailed ivory shell shaped finialSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 621

A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'BELGIAN SNIDER WITH POILVACHE'S IMPROVEMENT', serial no. 105/87, circa 1870, with 30 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech-block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT' and fitted with a lifting locking catch signed 'L. POILVACHE BREVETE', Belgian proofs, plain military style lock signed, walnut three-quarter stock, brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rod, bayonet lug to right hand side of muzzleSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 622

J. BLANCH & SON, LONDON A CASED 12-BORE PINFIRE SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 24105, circa 1860, with browned damascus 30in. barrel signed 'J. BLANCH & SON 29 GRACECHURCH STREET LONDON', bead fore-sight, short sighting rib at breech, standing breech with twin carved fences and scroll engraved long top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action lock signed 'J. BLANCH & SON', walnut butt-stock with chequered wrist, double bite Jones-style swing under-lever, blued and engraved furniture and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, much colour remaining to parts (possibly renewed) and complete with its probable original leather storage case lined and compartmented in red baize and with parchment trade label to inside lidSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 623

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577-450 (M/H) BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE', no visible serial number, dated for 1881, with 21 1/4in. barrel, applied fore-sight with side protectors, provision for rear-sight (ladder missing), slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, the right hand side maker marked and dated over 'I.C.1' and with a crown over 'V.R.' device, walnut butt-stock (slight chipping at head), iron furniture including short under-lever, twin barrel-bands and moulded nose-cap, complete with iron clearing-rod, finish wornSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 624

A 7.5x53 (SWISS) STRAIGHT-PULL REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'M1889 SCHMIDT-RUBIN', serial no. 123052, circa 1895 with 30 1/2in. barrel, block-mounted blade fore-sight, tangent rear-sight graduated to 2000 meters, machined receiver with brushed bright straight-pull toggle-bolt, box magazine with matching serial numbers, walnut full-stock with iron furniture including swivels and stacking spike, much original finishSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 625

J. PURDEY A CASED EARLY PATTERN 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 5552, 31 1/4in. black powder only bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', unusual lever over guard rotary-underlever with ring tip and single-bite screw grip, square back triggerguard, ultra slim standing breech with carved serpentine fences, elongated top strap, back-action locks with fine flat side dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates signed 'PURDEY', brushed finish overall, 15in. well-figured stock (repaired cracks to underhorns) with steel buttplate, fore-end with cross-bolt fastener, weight 7lb. 2oz., in a leather bound two tiered case, removable oak tray for the gun with provision for cartridges on the bottom tier, Purdey trade label with comprehensive contemporary hand written notes relating to the requisite powder, shot and the method of reloading cartridges Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information: Completed: 1859 For: Captain Robert Nicholson Description: A double-barrelled pinfire gun Weight: [Not Recorded] Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 32in. Choke: Both Cylinder Stock: 15in. Literature: In L. Patrick Unsworth's 'The Early Purdey's' the gun is listed as having been built with 32in. barrels as 'Pinfire, back-action locks; square-backed trigger-guard with a rotating bolt and underlever curving over the trigger-guard. The leather covered oak case lined in red baize and with an under-tray to carry cartridges'. It is noted as having been sold (perhaps should be ordered) on the 27th November 1858 at a cost of £57. 15. 0 In his book 'James Purdey & Sons, Gun and Rifle Makers' Donald Dallas notes the first actual sale of a pinfire breech loader recorded is No. 5462 earlier the same year, on the 3rd May 1858. See Appendix 3: Shotguns, page 252 from L. Patrick Unsworth's book 'The Early Purdey's' See pages 154-157 in Geoffrey Boothroyd's 'The Shotgun History and Development'Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 626

A .577-450 (M/H) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED 'T. ANDREWS', MODEL 'COMMERCIAL MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. 13902, circa 1885, with 33in. barrel, the top marked 'SOFT FOREIGN SHELL SPECIALLY MADE TO REDUCE FOULING FOR "FIELD" RIFLE CO. BIRMINGHAM' (faint), slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, the left hand side signed 'MARTINI'S PATENT' together with a crossed flag trademark and the number, the right hand side signed 'T. ANDREWS, 25 NEW ROAD NEAR WOOLWICH ARSENAL' with a further monogram trademark, walnut butt-stock (inlet repair at toe) with various number and other stamps, short under-lever, walnut three-quarter fore-end, two iron barrel-bands and swollen tipped under-barrel iron clearing rod, iron surfaces shallow frostedSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 627

A SCARCE 7mm (C/F W/S) WALKING-STICK GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, English market, with sighted rifled 27 3/4 tapering barrel section stove enamelled in brown, muzzle threaded for a cap (absent), twist and pull action to expose breech, brown stove enamelled rear section with exposed trigger, no provision for safe, angled walnut grip without a detachable stock socket, 35 1/2in. overall, much original finish remainingSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 629

CHARLES LANCASTER A 14-BORE LANCASTER PATENT SLIDE-AND-TILT ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4154, 29 3/4in. bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. PATENT BREECH LOADER' and '1', Lancaster patent slide-and-tilt action with recessed bosses, non-rebounding back-action locks, hammers of hare's-ear form, the breasts of the hammers striking the pins, patent grip safety (at fault), border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock, silver escutcheon with the Holford crest, the rear of the comb and the fore-end wood with small oval escutcheons marked '1', horn finial, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered two-tier oak and leather case, the lower tier blocked for cartridges Provenance: The vendors research indicates that the gun was completed in 1867 and paired with Lancaster serial no. 4177 for R.S. Holford Esq. with 30in. barrels. R.S. Holford is likely to be Robert Stayner Holford (1808 - 1892). Having inherited over a million pounds from his Uncle in 1838, he was responsible for the rebuilding of Westonbirt House in Gloucestershire between 1863 and 1870 (now Westonbirt School for girls) and also Dorchester House in Park Lane, London between 1851-3 (to house his extensive collection of paintings and books - known as 'The Holford Collection'). The rebuild of Westonbirt House - an extensive project on the site of an Elizabethan manor house, was reputed to be one of the most expensive houses constructed in the Victorian ageSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 630

A. LANCASTER, LONDON A CASED .577 PINFIRE DOUBLE-RIFLE WITH SLIDE-FORWARDS BARRELS, serial no. 2527, circa 1860, with probably shortened 22in. expertly rebrowned damascus side-by side barrels, flat top-rib with white metal fore-sight blade, shallow standing notch rear-sight with twin additional folding leaves, the rib end with scroll engraving and signed 'A. LANCASTER 27 SOUTH AUDLEY ST, GROSVENOR SQRE. LONDON' (all refreshed), engraved band at breech, carved and scroll engraved elongated top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action locks signed 'A. LANCASTER' (refreshed), each with a central depiction of a hunting dog, moulded and scroll engraved hammers, walnut butt-stock chequered at the wrist, blued heel-plate with scroll engraved top-spur, the lower tang with raised chequered pistol-grip spur, engraved and blued trigger-guard bow, checker-board engraved iron fore-end with underslung flush-fitting hinged opening lever with finger-ring and eyelets for sling, the whole expertly restored with strong traces of renewed but faded colour except where noted and complete with an oak full length storaged case adapted for this rifle and lined in blue baize, lids to all accessory compartments and reproduction parchment trade-labelSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 631

TRIPLETT & SCOTT, USA A RARE .50 (SPENCER) TWIST-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 3489, 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 (repaired cracks around magazine tube, rear of butt expertly renewed), sling swivels mounted at heel and toe and walnut splinter fore-end with singular iron barrel-bandSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 632

A 7mm (C/F W/S) WALKING-STICK GUN, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'DUMONTHIER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1880, with malacca covered 28 1/4in. smoothbore barrel, twist and pull action, the breech section with short malacca cane covered section surmounted by a brass section rotating to expose the trigger and with crooked horn handleSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 633

JOSEPH LANG, LONDON A CASED 28-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 2027, circa 1860, with rebrowned damascus 26in. side-by-side barrels, raised flat top-rib matted for the last 13 1/2in. and signed 'JOSEPH LANG' in gilt script and '22 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON', detachable bead fore-sight, rear-sight with three flush-folding leaves, each with gold centreline, border and scroll engraving at breech, narrow standing breech with shallow carved percussion fences, borderline and scroll engraved elongated top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved back-action locks with sliding safes behind the dolphin headed engraved hammers, each with the eyes picked out in gold, the locks signed 'JOSEPH LANG' in crescent panels, figured walnut butt-stock chequered at the wrist, raised cheek-piece, engraved iron furniture including finely chequered pistol-grip spur to the lower tang, single bite forward-facing swing-lever opening, fully chequered walnut splinter fore-end with cross-key fixing and complete with a period walnut storage case refitted for this rifle and lined in burgundy baize with replacement trade label to inside of lid and containing a take-down cleaning rod and square nickel oil-bottle, the gun fully renovated and refinished to a high standard throughoutSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 634

W.H. TISDALL, BIRMINGHAM A RARE .50 (BOXER) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'FLOBERT PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1880, with octagonal rifled 26in. barrel signed 'W.H. TISDALL, BIRMINGHAM' at breech, small dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with twin additional folding leaves, rolling breech with locking external central hammer, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture, plain trigger and moulded schnabel tip to the fore-end,Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 636

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577-450 (M/H) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY MKIV LONG-LEVER', no visible serial number, dated for 1887, with blued 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, signed and dated slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp and tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut butt-stock with Egyptian markings and rework stamps for 1906, long under-lever, full-length fore-end with twin iron barrel-bands and iron under-barrel clearing rodSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 637

REMINGTON, USA A .43 (SPANISH) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SPANISH ROLLING-BLOCK', no visible serial number, with re-blued 35in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with central hammer and hinged breech, walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, three-quarter length fore-end with three iron barrel bands retained by spring catches and loop-ended clearing rodSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 638

L.S.A.Co, LONDON A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY MKII/I', no visible serial number, dated for 1888, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with make and model details, walnut butt-stock, the left hand side stamped 'S.R.G.' together with a broad arrow, short under-lever, full length walnut fore-end, two iron barrel-bands and iron under-barrel clearing rodSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 639

THOMAS TURNER, BIRMINGHAM A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER THREE-BAND COMMERCIAL', serial no. 24, with 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with sprung thumb-piece, plain lock signed 'THOMAS TURNER, FISHER STREET, BIRMINGHAM', walnut full-stock with brass furniture, three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rodSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 640

J. COLE, LONDON AN EXTREMELY RARE .577 (SHORT SNIDER) EXPERIMENTAL BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, MODEL 'THE VICTORIA RIFLE', serial no. G23, built to the Green Brothers Patent no. 2002 of 12th July 1860, with blued 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel at breech signed 'J. COLE 29 GT. PORTLAND STREET, LONDON', blued bolt cover with faceted front section mounting an exposed striker and signed 'THE VICTORIA RIFLE' over 'GREEN BROS PATENT', left hand turned down bolt-handle, external borderline engraved lock with extended tail and external hammer, chained firing pin protector, walnut three-quarter stock with iron furniture, including two barrel-bands, swivels for sling, bayonet lug on right hand side of muzzle and jag-ended iron ramrod, the whole appearing unused, together with a copy of the Hans Busk book, 'The Rifle and How To Use It' (first edition) Other Notes: J. Cole is recorded as a 'Custom Gunmaker' in london between 1866-1897. He acquired the workshops of the Breech Loading Gun Company in 1866. He also submitted two rifles to the 1868 trials, one in .577, the other in .451. The Victoria Rifle may just be a trade name chosen by Cole or the Green Bros, but the Victoria Rifle Company was a title added to the 1st Middlesex Corps in 1860, and thus the rifle may possibly be associated with this unit.Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 641

A MOST UNUSUAL 22-BORE NEEDLE-FIRE CONVERSION OF AN ENFIELD-TYPE SERVICE-MUSKET, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, probably Belgian, with 23 3/4in. barrel (external shallow pitting), the rear-hinged upwards-lifting breech-block with straight bolt-handle to the right-hand side lifting and drawing back to unlock the block, Belgian black powder proofs, plain bar-action lock of military form, the hammer breast fitted with a horizontal bar running through a guide attached to the side of breech at hinge and joining via a link to the firing pin, walnut half-stock probably cut down from full at conversion, iron furniture, single barrel-band and provision for clearing rod (absent)Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 642

WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A SCARCE .32 (IDEAL) SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL '1885 SPECIAL ORDER', serial no. 105475, for 1918, with heavy-weight octagonal blued 30in. barrel, dove-tailed 'LYMAN' folding ring fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, the top left-hand flat of barrel signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. USA PATENTED OCTOBER 7 1879', slab-sided blued falling-block action with central hammer, top-tang fitted with a folding Lyman type vernier peep sight, chequered straight-hand butt-stock, iron crescent heel-plate, blued under-lever, special Winchester double set trigger, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with inlet ebony tip, much finish remainingSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 650

COLT, USA A SCARCE.41 RIMFIRE ENGRAVED VEST-PISTOL, MODEL 'COLT'S No3 THUER DERRINGER', serial no. 26074, circa 1872, with London proved 2 1/2in. barrel engraved with a band at muzzle and engraved with American scrollwork around the wording 'COLT' and along the sides of barrel at breech, full American scroll engraved open brass frame with a stippled background (possible traces of plating), first shape heavily curved birdshead butt and factory ebony grips, cleaned of finish Other Notes: This is almost certainly a Colt factory engravingSold 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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