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Lot 623

A 38-BORE PERCUSSION DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 1851 MODEL REVOLVER, serial no. 1654, circa 1852, with octagonal 7 5/8in. barrel, the narrowed top-flat signed from the top-strap 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE (MAKERS TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT) 30 KING WILLIAM ST.T LONDON BRIDGE', dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, scroll engraving to breech sides, plain cylinder, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame, spur-less hammer, guarded trigger and flared chequered walnut grip (rubbed smooth), no provision for ramrod, the whole cleaned and refinished with some loss to engraved detail shallow pitting throughout, cylinder arbor retaining spring replaced. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 99

A RARE .177 VENUS WAFFENWERK TELL 3 AIR PISTOL, serial no. 440, one of only a small number produced circa 1937, with round tapering 5 3/8in. barrel marked 'KAL 4 1/2mm' over 'CAL .177', air-chamber stamped 'VENUS WAFFENWERK ZELLA-MEHLIS' on the left hand side, articulated flush-fitting blued cocking link laying along the top of cylinder and stamped 'TELL MOD 3', together with a depiction of a man holding a break-barrel air rifle above an apple, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight (concealing the serial number), iron frame with brown mottled chequered bakelite one-piece grip, both sides of grip inlet for red and gold 'TELL' trademark medallions (one medallion and front frame grip-screw absent), metalwork lightly corroded externally. Pre-1939 ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 730

A FINE .40-60 (M&B) MARLIN MODEL 1881 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1511, circa 1883, with blued octagonal 28in. barrel signed with patents on two lines, Rocky Mountain nickel-bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with flush-fitting rounder top to bolt, external hammer, sliding loading gate, chequered deluxe walnut straight-hand butt-stock, chequered beavertail fore-end, semi crescent iron heel-plate, strong amount of faded finish and colour remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 745

A .50-70 (GOVT.) 1866 ALLIN CONVERSION TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, no visible serial number, the lock dated 1864, the conversion circa 1866, with 36 3/4in. barrel cleaned back to in the white, block and blade fore-sight, battle rear-sight with flip-up ranging blade, flip-open trapdoor action marked '1866' fixed via a screwed mount to breech-end, 'SPRINGFIELD' signed lock with bevel edge and dated tail, walnut full-stock with large 'IV' stamp to right side of butt, iron furniture including three barrel-bands and slot-ended clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 1407

A BELGIAN-MADE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 874, dated 1925, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, action with side bolsters, removable striker discs, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, articulated front trigger, partially gold-washed internals, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 7/8in. extension, weight 6lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 313

A FIRST WORLD WAR 32-ROUND SNAIL-DRUM MAGAZINE FOR A LUGER P08 LANGE or ARTILLERY PISTOL, no. 418782, circa 1917, second type with folding load-handle and folded 'pie-crust' edge to the front side, possibly a working refinish, approximately 9in. overall. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 250

AN INDO-PERSIAN PESH-KABZ DAGGER WITH WOOTZ BLADE, late 19th century (blade possibly earlier), with finely watered backwards curving 10in. blade, both sides with a deep narrow fuller along the back edge for nearly the full length, carved finial to front of back-strap, polished mineral hilt inlaid with geometric sections of mother of pearl separated by lateral black zig-zag lines of polished bitumen and red longitudinal lines with brass inlay, together with its wood scabbard with goatskin covering (scabbard holed on back edge). 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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Lot 749

A .577-450 (M/H) MKII/I MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED LSA CO., serial no. 4763, dated for 1888, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the nocksform with serial number, the top of receiver-bridge marked 'C/I\G' and 'S.X', crown, date, maker and model designation to right side of receiver (lightly rubbed), short under-lever, walnut butt-stock and full length fore-end, two iron barrel-bands, the front with bayonet lug and 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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Lot 751

BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LD. A .300 10-80 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT MARTINI-ACTION ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 12032, circa 1920, 25in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, open rear sight with two folding leaves and one fixed notch, marked for '50', '100' and '150' yards and with white-metal sight lines, Martini-type action with cocking-indicator, border engraving, the left side engraved 'TRADE MARKS B.S.A.', retaining some original blued finish, 13 1/2in. figured stock including steel buttplate, splinter fore-end with horn finial, sling eyes, weight 5lb. 5oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 520

A .451 PERCUSSION SPORTING MATCH RIFLE SIGNED THOMAS TURNER, BIRMINGHAM, serial no. 2251, circa 1865, a later registration number 'N18807' to left side of the octagonal 33 1/4in. Turner Patent rifled barrel, adjustable globe fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with additional 'V' notch, the top-flat of barrel signed 'TURNER'S PATENT. MADE EXPRESSLY FOR C.G. BALES DURBAN NATAL', engraved squared patent breech and top-tang, border engraved colour hardened lock with additional scroll engraved accents and signed on the bar 'THOMAS TURNER, 8 FISHER STREET BIRMINGHAM' (colour faded), refinished figured chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock with iron furniture including patchbox engraved with an elephant and trigger guard bow with serial number, plain ramrod thimbles with period ramrod and eyelets for a sling. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 726

FR. JUNG & SOHNE, SUHL AN 8.15x46mmR STIEGELE-MARTINI TYPE SINGLE-SHOT TARGET RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1920, with 30in. blued octagonal barrel with protected ramp fore-sight, integral rail to the top flat and signed near breech in white metal 'FR JUNG & SOHNE, SUHL', engraved receiver (traces of colour), adjustable tang-mounted peep-sight, scrolled underlever trigger-guard with finger spur, double-set triggers, walnut tyrolean butt-stock with exaggerated applied moulded cheek-piece and thumb-rest, Swiss-style iron heel-plate and smooth walnut schnabel fore-end (cracked), refinished. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 524

A 14-BORE & .577 PERCUSSION CAPE RIFLE WITH TROPHY RIB, SIGNED I HOLLIS & SONS, serial no. 7032, circa 1860, with laminated side-by-side 31 3/4in. barrels, broad sighting rib marked in 1in. increments for measuring trophies, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, fixed notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the top-rib of barrel signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON', engraved breech-block and top-tang, border and scroll engraved locks signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS' on the bars, walnut full-stock with chequered pistol-grip, iron furniture, under-barrel replacement ramrod, vacant escutcheon to underside of butt and eyelets for a sling. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 815

A .44 (AMERICAN) SMITH & WESSON MODEL NO. 3 FIRST MODEL 'AMERICAN' SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 169, for 1870 and first year of manufacture, with blued round 8in. barrel, raised sighting rib signed 'SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD MASS' and patent dates to August 24th 1869, applied nickel crescent fore-sight, lift up back-sight barrel release combined, automatic ejecting fluted six shot cylinder, long ejector housing drilled with vent-hole, blued frame, smooth walnut grips and colour hardened trigger-guard bow (faded), the whole retaining a good amount of original finish with some light knocks and scratches. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 809

A .41 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON OVER-UNDER DOUBLE-DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, serial no. 767, type II (or model 3) variation for between 1888-1911, with nickel-plated 3in. barrels, raised sighting rib with integral fore-sight, the rib signed 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y.', blued barrel lock, hammer, screws, ejector and spur trigger, chequered hard rubber semi birdshead grips, much of the original plated finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 728

A .32-40 (W&B) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER-ACTION CARBINE, serial no. 960297, for 1925, with round 20in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, special carbine rear-sight with two folding leaves, the left upper barrel signed forwards of the rear-sight 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN USA, PATENTED AUGUST 14 1894', plain slab-sided receiver with saddle-ring, top-tang marked 'MODEL 94, WINCHESTER, TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.' on three lines, walnut butt-stock with iron carbine heel-plate, plain walnut fore-end with barrel-band, full length under barrel magazine and separate nose band, iron surfaces well re-blued. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 1405

BELGIAN-MADE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 26511, dated 1924, 29 1/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, fences carved with floral and foliate motifs, action flats marked 'EW' surmounted by a star (likely for E. Wilmart), manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, gold-washed internals, articulated front trigger, border engraving, blued finish, 14 1/4in. stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 704

J. PURDEY & SONS AN EARLY 14-BORE ADAMS 1879 PATENT UNDERLEVER-COCKING BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10588, for 1879, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, action incorporating Daw underlever lever-cocking William Adams patent design, patent no. 1128 of 20th March 1879, the fences finely carved in high relief with leaf designs, broad top strap engraved 'PATENT', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, large protruding tumbler pivots with cocking-indicators, conversion to ejector, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, 14 1/4in. figured stock, some minor cracks and repairs to wood at knuckle and fore-end wood with damage from ejector mechanism, weight 5lb. 15oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 255

A GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO KRIEGSMARINE NAVAL DIRK SIGNED CARL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, with 9 3/4in. stiletto blade etched with scrolls and anchors, twin narrow blind fullers, maker's mark at forte, gilded carved cross-guard with central fouled anchor and push-button scabbard lock, white celluloid wire-bound grip and eagle and swastika pommel, complete with its brass scabbard embossed with lightning bolts (one shallow dent, traces of gilding) and its correct bullion portapee knot (knot worn). 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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Lot 826

A .38 (RIMFIRE) COLT POCKET NAVY 3 1/2IN. ROUND SOLID BARREL WITHOUT EJECTOR REVOLVER, serial no. 315567, almost certainly built from new parts between 1873-75 as opposed to converted, with nickel-plated round 3 1/2in. barrel, two line signature to top of barrel, stepped five-shot cylinder with roll engraved scene, applied standing breech without a loading gate, plated open frame stamped with 1871 & 72 patent dates, silver-plated grip-straps and trigger guard (losses to plating), one-piece smooth walnut grip, strong amount of plated finish remaining except where noted, all matching numbers except 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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Lot 1502

AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE FOR BERNTHEISEL A 20-BORE 1892 PATENT SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 35359 / 1901, for 1901, 27 1/2in. Whitworth-steel black powder reproofed barrels with concave wave cut rib, gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, the flats with Francotte manufacturers marks, the underside of the tubes engraved with the Wheatsheaf trademark and 'SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL NO. 26862', treble-grip action with hidden crossbolt, action face marked 'A. Francotte 1892 patent' and '1169', the flats and barrels with Francotte serial number 35359, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, carved leaf fences, the action, decorative lockplates and furniture finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork interspersed with carved stylised floral motifs, the sideplates and underside signed 'BERNTHEISEL' in scrolling banners, the triggerguard tang with 'No. 1901', bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock with sling swivels, 10 1/4in. schnabel fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 6lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 1460

THOMAS BLAND & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17949, circa 1926, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 4, & 5, KING WILLIAM STREET, STRAND, LONDON. W.C.2.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 901

A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE WITH HUBERT ANTOINE TRADE LABEL, fitted for 28in. barrels, red baize-lined interior, 'Hubert Antoine. Arquebusier Speciale' trade label with 31 Avenue de Suffren, Paris address, brass lid stand fitted to left side, brass push button lock (no key), lid exterior with blank circular escutcheon. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 681

A CASED PAIR OF 12mm PERCUSSION UNSIGNED CONTINENTAL TARGET PISTOLS WITH EBONY STOCKS, serial numbered 2 and 3, French circa 1860, with blued octagonal blind-fluted 10 1/2in. barrels, engraved and fenced spiral nipple-bolsters, dove-tailed bead fore-sights, standing notch blade rear-sights to the engraved top-tangs, fully engraved hump-backed bar-action locks with dipped tails and en-suite carved and engraved hammers, ebony half-stocks with fluted butts, relief-carved panels of running ivy vines to sides and back-strap, engraved and faceted spire pommels, spurred trigger-guards and relief carved fore-end tips with no provision for ramrods, both pistols in fine condition and appearing little used, together with their suppliers wood storage case with ebonised exterior (small losses), the interior lined and compartmented in the continental manner in green baize and complete with a near full suite of accessories, most with ebony handles (nipple-pot absent). * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 822

A .32 (RIMFIRE) SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL 1 1/2 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 101585, circa 1870, with nickel-plated 3 1/2in. barrel, raised sighting rib signed by the maker and with patent dates to 1865, top-strap with cylinder lock, lift-up barrel with manually ejected fluted cylinder, plated frame, spur trigger, colour hardened exposed hammer, smooth walnut birdshead grips, much original plated finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 257

A PRE WORLD WAR TWO HOLBIEN DAGGER FOR THE GERMAN S.A. ORGANISATION SIGNED KUNO RITTER, SOLINGEN, with 8 5/8in. blade of typical form etched with a motto 'ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND', solid nickel cross-guard stamped with a small letter 's', shaped hardwood brown hilt (some damage and filled repairs) inlet with an eagle and swastika device and the 'S.A.' rune, nickel pommel and complete with its brown anodised scabbard (lightly cleaned, finish thin) with nickel mounts and partial belt hanger. 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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Lot 1403

S.A. LUIGI FRANCHI A 12-BORE 'IMPERIALE MONTECARLO' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12766, dated 1954, 28 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels with file-cut matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, manual safety with engraved 'SICURA' detail, articulated front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral bouquets and ribbonwork, the underside with 'S.A. LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA', in unfurling ribbons, the action flats with the model designation, bright and blued finish, 14 3/4in. stock including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, stock with applied decal 'LARRIVE AVIGNON' in gold, weight 7lb. 2oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 933

A GOOD FLEECE-LINED LEATHER DOUBLE GUNSLIP, measuring approx. 44 1/2in. overall, leather shoulder strap. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Lot 798

JOSEPH LANG & SON A .500 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 7002, for 1885, 28in. black powder only barrels, finely file cut raised rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 250 and 300 yards, bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved 'JOSEPH LANG & SON. 22, COCKSPUR ST. PALL MALL. LONDON.' (likely refreshed), treble-grip action with Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, floral and acanthus scroll engraving (some wear and patination), hammers and triggerguard refinished, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and partially chequered buttplate, sling eyes, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 13oz., in a modern leather case. 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 (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 594

PURDEY A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 726, for 1824, with 30in. three stage octagonal to polygonal to round barrel, the top flat at the breech engraved 'PURDEY, PRINCES ST. LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON' (refreshed), patent breech with two platinum lines and poincon stamped 'PURDEY LONDON', foliate engraved fixed breech with some loss to engraving from flash erosion and pitting, borderline engraved lock with a sunburst to centre top and panels of foliate scroll work and the makers name 'PURDEY' to centre, the cock with dolphin head and engraved to match, the nose worn and partly missing, figured walnut half-stock, with chequered wrist (refreshed) inset with a silver escutcheon initialled 'W.W.', the iron mounts, long tang decorated with foliate engraving, the trigger-guard engraved to match (engraving faint and worn), replacement horn nose-cap, the barrel rebrowned over pitting, particularly at breech, stock refinished with some well executed repairs, contained in a refurbished relined and partitioned green baize lined brass-bound mahogany case, the lid with reproduction Purdey trade card, accessories include a leather shot pouch and a mainspring cramp. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 733

AN 11.15x58mmR STEYR MANNLICHER M1886 STRAIGHT-PULL SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 2121, circa 1887, with reblued 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, reblued receiver with brushed bright bolt and bulbous bolt-handle, walnut semi pistol-grip full-stock, fixed magazine, two barrel-bands and nose-cap with stacking spike, woodwork lightly cleaned. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 747

A .577-450 (M/H) Z.A.R. MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS , serial no. 381, dated for 1896, with reblued 33 1/4in. barrel marked 'HENRY RIFLING' and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, additional South African registration number lightly stamped at breech, nocksform with triangular bordered date stamp, slab-sided receiver marked 'MADE SPECIALLY FOR Z.A.R.' on the right and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.' on the left, together with Union stamps and a further triangle trademark, walnut butt-stock (refinished), short under-lever and full-length fore-end with two iron barrel-bands, the front with bayonet lug and under-barrel clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 755

AN 11.15 x 60mmR (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED AMBERG, MODEL 'M71/84', serial no. 63514, dated for 1887, with blued 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, brushed bright receiver (dull staining) with straight handled matching number bolt, walnut full-stock (crack to left side rear of action), iron furniture including three barrel-bands and stacking spike to the front of the concealed magazine tube, the whole retaining much apparent original finish, the heel-plate marked 'B12R' over '16 228'. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 813

A .50 (BOXER) WARNANT PATENT SELF-EJECTING REVOLVER, serial no. 133, Belgian circa 1868, with 5 3/4in. semi-octagonal barrel, the left side of throat marked 'J. WARNANT BREVETE', applied crescent fore-sight, break-open frame with single spring-bar lock to the left side, fluted five-shot cylinder with full-ring ejector-plate, exposed hammer, guarded trigger, chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip with lanyard ring to the heel-plate, minimal traces of finish with some light shallow pitting. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 1406

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21686, for 1919, 29in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 1966), rib engraved '2' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID-PRESSED STEEL' (rubbed), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, left wall at 16, self-opening action, removable striker discs, toplever engraved '2', manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock (possible replacement) including 1/2in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz., together with a leather leg of mutton guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 889

A CASED .380 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER SIGNED TRANTER, serial no. 57034, circa 1875, with blued 3in. octagonal barrel, engraved band at muzzle, applied blade fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, borderline engraved blued solid frame, plain cylinder, swing-out 'long pear-shaped' ejector-rod, semi saw-handled walnut grip, guarded trigger and domed iron butt-cap, strong amount of faded finish remaining and together with an oak storage case, the tray relined and compartmented in blue baize and including a bone handled cleaning rod, a turn-screw and a glass oil bottle. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 804

AN EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED .32 (RIMFIRE) W. MARSTON PATENT 4IN. THREE-BARRELLED DERRINGER PISTOL, serial no. 577, circa 1864, with hinged moulded vertically stacked 4in. three-barrel group, engraved band at muzzle and open arabesque scroll engraving at breech-end, small applied crescent fore-sight, rotating dove-tailed locking catch with central sighting groove mounted to top of the brass receiver, the side with full American scroll coverage around the details 'WM. W. MARSTON PATENTED MAY 26 1857 NEW YORK CITY IMPROVED 1864' on the left hand face and blued rotating barrel selector on the right, spur trigger, external colour-hardened hammer, brass grip-straps fitted with smooth walnut grips and further engraving along the back-strap, finish lost to barrels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 896

A RARE CASED .30 (RIMFIRE) WEBLEY 'S&W TYPE' TIP-UP REVOLVER RETAILED BY GEORGE WELLBOURNE, DONCASTER, serial no. 505, circa 1866, with blued octagonal 3 3/8in. barrel, raised sighting rib with applied crescent fore-sight and signed 'GEORGE WELLBOURNE, DONCASTER. No. 505' and hinging upwards just forwards of the cylinder in Smith & Wesson style, plain blued six-shot cylinder, blued frame with spurred hammer and spur trigger, blued iron frame with horizontally opposed grip retaining plate at heel, missing grips, the heel also marked with a collection number 'KM (possibly 'N') 545', much original finish throughout, and together with its walnut casing with burr veneered lid, inlet bannered brass escutcheon, the tray lined and compartmented in blue baize and complete with a pewter oil-bottle, turned cleaning rod, turn-screw and compartment for ammunition. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 702

A GOOD 16-BORE PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY SAUERBREY OF BASEL, no visible number, circa 1860, with 29 3/8in. blued barrels signed on the underside 'R. COCKERILL ACIER', Lefaucheux patent with the rotating under lever initialled 'C.B.', the action body and levers with foliate scroll engraving, back-action locks finely engraved with foliate band edge decoration, the right hand lock with a game bird in a landscape surrounded by foliate scroll decoration and the left with a woodland scene of a fox, elaborate hammers, the lockplates engraved with scrolls around each hammer and the makers name 'SAUERBREY BASEL', square fronted trigger-guard bow engraved with a woodland scene of a huntsman with his gun, elongated the trigger-guard plate and action tang, figured walnut butt with chequered wrist. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 1094

A .32 ACP (7.65mm) HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 27261, circa 1918, with blued exposed 3 1/8in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, blued slide with sight at rear and makers details with patent dates on the right hand side, model details on the left, blued frame with grip safe, chequered hard rubber grips, heel magazine release and much original blued finish. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 630

A SCARCE 54-BORE PERCUSSION 'REEVES'S PATENT' DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 1029, circa 1859, with 6in. octagonal barrel (strong traces of original finish), additional registration number 'W2263' to right barrel-flat, dove-tailed fore-sight, the top-strap engraved with a scrolled border, standing notch back-sight to rear, plain five-shot cylinder with rope-carved band to leading edge, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame with dove-tailed side-plate, the left hand side marked 'REEVES'S PATENT' below the cylinder, guarded double-action trigger, spurred hammer, chequered one-piece semi saw-handled walnut grip with shallow domed iron butt-cap, articulated loading lever mounted to left hand side of barrel with spring release for cylinder arbor. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 1035

A RARE 9mm (PARA) DWM LUGER P08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE PISTOL FOR THE LANDES POLITZEI, serial no. 36, issue no. LP428, with holster, the pistol dated for 1911, with 4in. barrel, monogrammed toggle, chequered walnut grips, the rear of frame without provision for stockboard and marked 'L.P.' over '428', all matching numbers including its wood-based magazine, the pistol refinished and in a tan coloured leather holster of the same period complete with its magazine loading/stripping tool, together with a certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 898

A .41 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON OVER-UNDER DOUBLE-DERRINGER IN GILT FINISH, serial no. 428, in a later case, type II (or model 3) variation for between 1888-1911, with 3in. barrels later gold plated (some minor pitting below finish), raised rib with integral fore-sight, the rib signed 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y.', engraved side-ribs, gold plated border engraved receiver with blued barrel lock, hammer, screws and spur trigger, chequered hard rubber semi birdshead grips, much of the plated finish remaining, 5 1/4in. overall, complete with a later walnut case with contrasting hardwood stringing and lined in burgundy crushed velvet compartmented for this pistol and with provision for six rounds of loose ammunition. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 812

A .44 (RIMFIRE) WEBLEY PATENT SOLID-FRAME REVOLVER RETAILED BY TRULOCK & HARRISS, no visible serial number, circa 1870, with round 5 7/8in. barrel, London proofs, applied pillar fore-sight, solid top-strap signed 'TRULOCK & HARRISS, DUBLIN', borderline engraved frame, six-shot plain cylinder, double action mechanism with spurred hammer and guarded trigger, swivelling paddle-shaped ejector and chequered walnut semi saw-handled walnut grips. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 1702

WILMART FRERES (FOR V. ROUSSEL) A 12-BORE GREENER'S 'UNIQUE EJECTOR' FACILE PRINCEPS HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 20674, circa 1920, 28 3/8in. (72cm) nitro barrels with file cut rib, the breech ends with fine acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, some denting left barrel, Harry Greener's 1889 patent 'Unique' ejector treble-grip scoll-back action with side shoulders, gold-washed tumbler arms, manual side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SUR' and 'FEU' details, engraved arcaded fences and fine acanthus scroll engraving with oak leaf bordering, the sides of the action with game scene vignettes of hound flushing fowl, the underside with a further scene of a pointer retrieving a pheasant encircled with 'FAIT POUR V. ROUSSEL A MONTPELLIER', the triggerguard with a further scene of pheasant in a woodland setting, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock with ornately bordered chequering, sling swivels and including 1in. recoil pad, the fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, horn finial and ornately bordered chequering, weight 7lb.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 823

A .38 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON NEW MODEL No.4 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 21084, circa 1886, with nickel-plated tapering 2 1/2in. barrel signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y.', two-piece solid frame, fluted five-shot cylinder, no ejector, chequered hard-rubber birdshead grips, retaining virtually all its original plated finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 737

A .380 (L/R) ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 5895, circa 1885, with blued octagonal 28in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the top of barrel signed 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND ST, LONDON', borderline and scroll engraved push-foward under-lever action with scalloped side panels, exposed central hammer, engraved tangs, chequered walnut butt-stock (crack forming at wrist on one side), iron heel-plate and chequered walnut fore-end with cross-key fastener. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 797

BOSS & CO. A SCARCE .295/.300 SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 4817, for 1900, 26 1/8in. octagonal black powder only barrel with partially file-cut top flat, open sights with two folding leaf sights, white metal-inlaid sight lines and markings for 50, 100 and 150 yards, bead fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'BOSS & CO.', '73 ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON .295 OR .300', hammerless action with slightly rounded bar, removable striker disc, non-selective ejector, automatic safety, fine border and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with engraved and colour-hardened domed steel pistolgrip-cap, gold oval escutcheon with 'E.C.' monogram surmounted by a Viscount's coronet, Hackett snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 9oz., in its leather case, the lid outer embossed with the Viscount coronet and 'E.C'. 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 (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 1037

A .455 WEBLEY MKIII SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 76444, circa 1897, with 4in. barrel (finish fading to brown), integral fore-sight, break-open frame with holster-guides and quick-release automatic ejecting fluted cylinder, broad hammer-spur, chequered hard rubber birdshead grips (both chipped at toe), strong traces of finish, with certificate of proof. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 750

A .32-40 (W&B) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 405772, for 1907, with blued round 26in. barrel, the top marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A. PAT AUG 21 1894', dove-tailed nickel blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation at breech, blued receiver (finish faded), colour hardened hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, finger-lever with traces of colour, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 893

A CASED RARE .380 (RIMFIRE) P. WEBLEY No.1 (1 1/2) REVOLVER, serial no. 27160, circa 1881, with ovoid 3 1/8in. barrel, applied nickel crescent fore-sight, the top-trap with sighting groove and signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM', the left side of barrel throat marked 'WEBLEY'S No1 38 RIM' with the winged bullet trademark lower down, pinched solid frame, plain five-shot cylinder with external ratchet locking, double action mechanism with spurred hammer and guarded trigger (action 'sticky'), chequered walnut grips with flat heel-plate and removable ejector-rod, retaining a good amount of original nickel-plated finish and in a period oak casing lined and compartmented in blue baize, complete with pewter oil bottle, turn-screw and cleaning-rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 1562

J. PURDEY & SONS A SCARCE 16-BORE 'TRADE MARK E QUALITY' SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 16034, for 1897, 29in. nitro barrel with short sight rib, the barrel engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. figured stock including buttplate, fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 8oz., in its leather case, the lid outer stamped 'HON. N. PRIMROSE' and with blank circular brass escutcheon. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 254

A GERMAN HOLBEIN DAGGER FOR THE NSKK ORGANISATION SIGNED CARL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, circa 1937, with 8 5/8in. blade etched with the motto 'ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND', makers mark to reverse (blade lightly cleaned, marks rubbed), solid nickel cross-guard and hilt, the former regionally marked 'Ha', brown moulded wood grip with eagle and swastika device and an inlet 'SA' rune, complete with its nickel-mounted black painted scabbard. 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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Lot 710

A SCARCE .32-40 (W&B) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER-ACTION CARBINE, serial no. 723479, for 1914, with round 20in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN USA, PATENTED AUGUST 14 1894' offset to the left, plain slab-sided receiver with saddle-ring (mostly cleaned of finish), top-tang marked 'MODEL 1894, WINCHESTER, TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.' on three lines, walnut butt-stock with iron carbine heel-plate (repaired hairline crack to left side at head), plain walnut fore-end with barrel-band, full length under barrel magazine and separate nose band. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 754

GEORGE GIBBS (BRISTOL) A .256 FLANGED (6.5X53mmR Mannlicher) GIBBS-FARQUHARSON FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 18062, circa 1893, 26in. unsigned nitro barrel, block mounted open sights with four folding leaf sights, white metal sight lines and marked for 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards, block-mounted bead foresight, the breech end mounted with an Aldis Brothers (Birmingham) brass mounted telescopic sight, no. 172274, frame number 376, action number 894, bolted side safety with gold-inlaid 'BOLTED' detail, the top tang mounted with a folding adjustable peep sight, the action and furniture engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork and on the left a beaded oval cartouche engraved 'GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL', 13 7/8in. pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes and including 7/8in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz. (unscoped) and 7lb. 11oz. (with scope). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 252

A WHITE-METAL MOUNTED MOROCCAN JAMBIYA DAGGER, late 19th to early 20th century, with curving 9in. blade edged for half its length on the outer side and 4/5ths of its length on the inner (traces of watering), typical brass hilt overlaid with scroll embossed white-metal further detailed with poly-chromatic inlays to the front, the reverse plain brass, the scabbard overlaid with pierced and scrolled white metal with carved and moulded bands, geometric mounts at tip and pierced belt-mount (one mount absent). 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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Lot 802

A RARE .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT 'CLOVERLEAF' HOUSE REVOLVER WITH 1 1/2in. BARREL, serial no. 2866, for 1871 (first year of production), with blued round barrel marked 'COLT' on left side, applied crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the otherwise plain top-strap, solid brass frame with blued four-shot cylinder, exposed hammer and chequered spur trigger and smooth walnut birdshead grips, under-barrel ejector, strong amount of original blued finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 714

W.W. GREENER AN 8-BORE 'GRADE FT50' FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 55127, circa 1906, 32 1/8in. Greener trade mark wrought steel nitro barrels, broad wave cut rib with banner inscribed 'W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 68. HAYMARKET LONDON. WORKS ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM' (refreshed), acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, large scroll-back treble-grip action with Gardener serpentine fences and side shoulders, manual side safety with gold-inlaid arrow and 'SAFE' detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving with game scenes of wildfowl in wetland settings, 14 1/2in. figured stock with diamond-shaped horn drop points, sling swivels and including 1in. recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 13lb. 9oz.. 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 (UK Buyers only).

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Lot 748

AN 11.15x58mmR STEYR MANNLICHER M1886 STRAIGHT-PULL RIFLE CONVERTED TO A FENCING MUSKET, serial no. 6487 II, circa 1887, with reblued 32in. barrel capped at the muzzle and fitted with a sprung ball-ended plunger for bayonet practice (could be returned to original configuration), fore-sight removed, elevating tangent rear-sight, reblued receiver with brushed bright bolt and bulbous bolt-handle, walnut semi pistol-grip full-stock (cleaned, previous heavy bruising), fixed magazine, two barrel-bands and nose-cap with stacking spike and bayonet lug, light pitting below finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 712

A .300 (LONG) BSA MARTINI-ACTION ROOK or GALLERY RIFLE, serial no. 13698, circa 1914, with round tapering 29in. barrel, block and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel near breech signed 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD, ENGLAND' and 'CARTRIDGE .300 LONG', BSA 'piled arms' trademark forward of the nocksform, blued slab-sided receiver also with the 'piled arms' trademark to the left side, period but non-factory folding peep-sight to wrist, walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, tapering half-length walnut fore-end and fitted with eyelets for a sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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Lot 717

A 7.5x53.5mm (SWISS) M1889 SCHMIDT-RUBIN STRAIGHT-PULL SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 140160, circa 1895, with blued 30 3/4in. barrel, blade fore-sight, tangent rear-sight, blind-fluted receiver with straight handled bolt fitted with bakelite toggle-ends, ring safe to rear, walnut full-stock, blued steel furniture including box magazine and twin barrel-bands, all matching visible numbers, complete with muzzle protector and issue leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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