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Lot 401

A 12-BORE FLINTLOCK BIRDING GUN SIGNED SANDWELL, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1770, with slightly swamped two-staged 37 3/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'SANDWELL, MINORIES, LONDON', applied fore-sight on star-shaped ground, London proofs and Sandwell's own makers mark (granted in 1766) to breech, shallow sighting groove to top-tang, engraved lock with moulded bevel-edge and signed 'SANDWELL' in a banner below the pan, roller frizzen, walnut handrail full-stock with brass furniture, inlaid wire monogram to wrist, acorn finial, three iron barrel-keys and replacement ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 403

A .75 FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS SHORT MUSKET, no visible serial number, circa 1820, with 30in. Birmingham proofed barrel, borderline engraved lock with a crown engraved to the centre and fitted with a ring-neck cock, regulation brass mounted walnut stock with handrail wrist and high comb, and carved apron around barrel tang, incorrect replacement rammer, shortened from a standard volunteer or commercial India Pattern musket. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 404

A .69 FLINTLOCK SWISS CANTONAL (LUZERN) MUSKET, serial no. 711, circa 1800, with 40in. barrel with bayonet stud on the underside of the muzzle and marked at breech 'G. LUZERN NO 711', the lock of French pattern stamped to the centre with a small crown over 'E.i' / 'St. ETIENNE' and fitted a detachable brass pan and ring-neck cock, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with handrail wrist, the left of the butt with scooped cheek-rest, three spring retained barrel bands, the top band incorporates a sight and acts as a nosecap, two piece trigger-guard with finger grips to tang, the musket is a copy of the French Charleville Model 1777 Corrected Year IX musket, the standard French musket of the Napoleonic wars, complete with sling swivels, ramrod and its triangular socket bayonet (no scabbard). * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 408

A RARE AND INTERESTING .70 FRENCH MODEL 1770 / 1773 TYPE FLINTLOCK MUSKET SIGNED MANUFACTUR DE ST. ETIENNE, serial number 146, circa 1775, with 39in. barrel (probably shortened from 42in.) marked at breech 'ROMERSCHAIL NO 148', with modified sight or bayonet stud at muzzle, flat style lock with rounded and pointed tail engraved 'MANUFACTUR / DE ST. ETIENNE' (faint), detachable iron pan and rounded ring-neck cock, iron mounted full walnut stock, three spring retained barrel bands, the top band with fore-sight and incorporating the nosecap with rammer entry pipe, the left side of the butt scooped as cheek-rest to aid sighting, the right side carved with the initials 'A.E.M', numerous filled worm holes and damage. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 500

A SUBSTANTIAL 18-BORE PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL SPORTING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, probably German and converted to percussion, with browned, heavy 36in. octagonal barrel, white metal dove-tailed fore-sight, dove-tailed standing leaf rear-sight with long extension foot, engraved colour hardened breech-block with carved and moulded snail and integral engraved top-tang, borderline engraved lock with nipple guard operating on the original frizzen spring, scroll engraved tail, scroll engraved hammer, French walnut full-stock with carved raised cheek-piece, skip-chequered wrist and fore-end inlaid with white metal nails at the points, en-suite sliding lid to the patch-box, engraved iron furniture including scrolled lower tang, double set triggers, swivels for sling and replacement ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 504

A 16-BORE PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED MULLER, HALBERSTADT, no visible serial number, probably converted from flintlock, with two-stage 29 3/4in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MULLER A HALBERSTADT', the remainder of the barrel engraved with geometrics apart from a carved girdle, brass dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, inlet oval white metal poincon at breech, unsigned borderline engraved lock with nipple-guard operating on the original frizzen-spring, hammer carved as a mythical beast, walnut full-stock with moulded borders along the ramrod channel and furniture, raised cheek-piece inlet with a bone and ebony geometric patterns, moulded brass furniture including broad barrel-band engraved with a Tell apple, double set triggers and bone fore-end tip, later ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 517

A .69 PERCUSSION SWISS CANTONAL THREE BAND MUSKET AND BAYONET, serial number 1416, circa 1840, 42in. sighted barrel with bayonet stud on underside at muzzle, the breech struck with Liege proofs and the makers mark of a crowned 'B.F', together with a deeply struck canton heraldic emblem, the lock of flintlock form, plain and unmarked except for a small makers stamp of a crowned 'B.F.', fitted with a heavy percussion hammer, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with three spring retained iron barrel bands, two piece trigger-guard with finger grips in tang, the musket of typical continental style complete with sling swivels and a triangular socket bayonet (no scabbard) ramrod missing. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 518

A .69 PERCUSSION SWISS CANTONAL (ST. GALLEN) RIFLED MUSKET, serial no. 41*62, circa 1850, with 42in. barrel rifled with four grooves, bayonet stud on underside at muzzle, blade front-sight and quadrant rear-sight, marked at the breech '41*62. ST. GALLEN', together with the small maker stamps of a crowned 'B.F.', the lock of flintlock form, plain and unmarked except for a small makers stamp identical to that on the barrel, fitted with heavy percussion hammer, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock, three spring retained barrel bands, the top band incorporating a nosecap, two piece trigger-guard with finger grips to tang, complete with sling swivels, rod an over long replacement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 519

A .69 PERCUSSION FRENCH MODEL 1842 RIFLED MUSKET, serial no. 3200, circa 1851, with 40in. tapered barrel rifled with four grooves, bayonet stud on underside of barrel, blade front-sight and fixed vee rear-sight, the breech struck with the serial number '3200', and dated 1851, together with two small inspection stamps, back-action lock engraved 'MRE NLE DE MUTZIG', regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with three spring retained barrel bands, the top band incorporating a nosecap, two piece trigger-guard with finger grips to the tang, the right butt with faint French Ordnance roundel with central 'Pope's' plug, some worm holes to stock, complete with sling swivels, an old brown leather sling, and ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 534

A 16.63mm SPORTERISED NORWEGIAN MODEL 1855 KAMMERLADER (PERCUSSION CHAMBER-LOADER), serial no. 10426, circa 1858, with 36 1/2in. barrel with bayonet stud at muzzle, block and blade front sight and pierced tangent rearsight, the action bearing the inspection stamp of Kongsberg armoury and dated 1858, all parts bearing the serial no. 10,426, regulation brass mounted arctic birch stock with fore-end historically cut back to sporterise the rifle for hunting purposes. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 536

AN 18.55mm SWEDISH / NORWEGIAN MODEL 1815 / 1845 PERCUSSION MUSKET CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK, serial no. 573, circa 1815 with 41in. barrel with brass blade front-sight and bayonet stud on underside at muzzle, fixed vee rear-sight fitted to breech tang, the lock of flintlock form and converted to percussion, stamped with a crowned 'N.T' inspection stamp to centre and '573', dog catch on the tail, regulation brass mounted full artic birch stock, the left side of the butt with scooped cheek-rest, three wide brass barrel bands, complete with sling swivels and replacement rod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 600

A SCARCE 17mm DANISH MODEL 1848 PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL, serial no. 305, dated for 1852, with tapering round iron 10 3/4in. barrel, octagonal form breech, the left upper flat stamped with the date and serial number and also '2D.R.4E.7.', plain bevel-edged lock of flint form with radiused tail and stamped below the snail with a crown over 'R', 'MD-1848' and '1852-305', large distinctive ring-hammer, beech half-stock with full-length iron back-strap, brass butt-cap and trigger guard bow and iron nose-cap with no provision for ramrod, ironwork in the white as supplied. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 700

A .450 (NO.2 MUSKET) MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED Wm. CASHMORE, serial no. 505, circa 1900, with ovoid 29in. barrel signed on the right side 'WM. CASHMORE, MAKER, BIRMINGHAM', machine-engraved sighting plane with blade fore-sight and rear-sight consisting of a ladder with additional standing notch with twin folding leaves, calibre designation near breech, borderline engraved action with panels of fine scrollwork, cocking indicator and thumb safe to right side, figured chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, iron furniture, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with horn tip and fitted with swivels for a sling, strong amount of finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 701

A WESTLEY RICHARDS .300 (SHERWOOD) MARTINI-ACTION MODEL 'SHERWOOD' TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 7230, circa 1913, with 27 1/2in. barrel signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON', replacement dove-tailed brass fore-sight, rear-sight absent, the breech end marked 'PATENT NO. 9711 DETACHABLE BARREL 1624' and 'FOR .300 SPECIAL CARTRIDGE', triangular trademark to nocksform, slab-sided Martini-type action marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS SHERWOOD RIFLE' on the left hand side, fitted with a period peep-sight from another to left side of action (sight incomplete), chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock, smooth iron heel-plate and under-lever, chequered walnut fore-end, traces of finish, chequering rubbed smooth. 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).

Lot 702

A .25-20 (SINGLE-SHOT) STEVENS MODEL 'No.44' RIFLE, serial no. 47196, circa 1910, with blued 26in. half-round half-octagonal barrel signed near breech 'J. STEVENS A & T CO. CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. APR. 17.94.', nickel-bladed rocky mountain fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, colour hardened slab-sided action with blued falling-block breech and central hammer, walnut butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, under-lever with finger spur, walnut splinter fore-end and much original finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 703

A 7.5x53.5mm (SWISS) STRAIGHT PULL BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'M1889 SCHMIDT-RUBIN', serial no. 131011, circa 1892, 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 three-quarter stock, blued steel furniture including box magazine and twin barrel-bands, blued heel-plate, the rifle appearing little used and retaining its original muzzle-protector and leather sling, refurbished condition (in 1915). 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).

Lot 704

A .310 (CADET) BSA 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' MARTINI-ACTION TRAINING RIFLE, serial no. 15236, circa 1914, with 25in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro adjustable rear-sight, engraved 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD.', silhouette of a kangaroo stamped to the nocksform, plain receiver signed by the makers on the left hand side and marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' on the right, Martini-style under-lever action, plain walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, full-length fore-end and swivels for sling, refinished. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 705

A RARE .32 (IDEAL) WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 'HIGH-WALL' SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE, serial no. 103360, for 1916 (see notes below), with No.3 weight blued octagonal 30in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 7. 1879', folding bead and ring fore-sight, the rear-sight dove-tail with blanking plate, calibre marking at breech, colour hardened slab-sided falling block action (colour faded), automatic cocking hammer, the top-tang fitted with a period folding pillar peep-sight, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, single set trigger (set not operating) and walnut splinter fore-end with ebony inlay at tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 706

A FIELD'S PATENT .500 (3in.) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE RETAILED BY THE ARMS & AMMUNITION MFG. CO., LONDON, serial no. L2215, with patent use number '1927' and dated for 1877, round, tapering 30 1/2in. barrel, flat sighting plane with machined matting, dove-tailed fore-sight, ladder rear-sight with two additional flush folding leaves and a standing notch, panel engraved with the makers detail (some pitting throughout), engraved falling-block action with central exposed hammer, cocking lever to right hand side, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock with iron furniture, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with horn tip and eyelets for sling, slight traces of finish only. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 707

A .297-230 (ROOK) SINGLE-BARRELLED TRANTER-PATENT HAMMER ROOK RIFLE SIGNED J.J LANGLEY, LUTON, serial no. 1757, circa 1900, with octagonal 26in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, signature near breech to top-flat and calibre designation to left side top-flat, plain side-lever central hammer action with traces of colour, chequered straight hand walnut butt-stock, smooth iron heel-plate and chequered walnut splinter fore-end with horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 708

A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY MARK II SIGNED B. S. A. & M. Co., no visible serial number, dated 1880, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, two barrel bands, nocksform with crown over 'VR', plus 'B. S. A. & M. Co. / 1880', prolific Ordnance and inspection marks, receiver marked 'S.X' for strengthened extractor and 'PAK / 972', sling swivels and cleaning rod present, little finish remaining, butt and lever replacements, 49 1/2in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 709

A .32-40 (W&B) WINCHESTER SINGLE-SHOT MODEL 1885 'HIGH-WALL' RIFLE, serial no. 48171, for 1890-91, with No.3 weight blued octagonal 30in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre marking at breech, colour hardened slab-sided falling block action (finish very faded), automatic cocking hammer, the top-tang unmarked, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end with ebony inlay at tip and fitted with later 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 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 710

A RARE .45 (SOPER) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED W. SOPER, serial no. 312, with 27 1/2in. barrel signed on the machine-engraved flat sighting-plane 'W. SOPER. RIFLE & GUN MAKER, READING', block and beaded blade fore-sight, scroll engraved action, the left side of breech-block housing signed 'W. SOPER MANUFACTURER, READING' below 'INVENTOR & PATENTEE', central hammer, side-mounted cocking-lever, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture including trigger-guard engraved with scrollwork and heel and toe-plates, horn schnabel fore-end tip and eyelets for sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 711

A 10.4mm (RIMFIRE) SWISS VETTERLI MODEL '1878' BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE serial no. 67738, with 33in. reblued barrel, block and blade front-sight, tangent rear-sight, the action stamped 'SOC.IND. SUISSE' over 'SYST. VETTERLIN', two piece iron mounted walnut stock, with two barrel bands and muzzle-cap without bayonet lug, coarsely square chequered fore-end, complete with clearing rod and a leather sling (sling distressed). 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).

Lot 712

A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY MARK IV PATTERN 'C', SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1887, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, two barrel bands, nocksform with crown over 'VR', plus 'ENFIELD / 1887', long lever, prolific Ordnance and inspection marks, sling swivels present, stock with working repairs and varnished, butt with most markings sanded off, cleaned of finish with some staining, cleaning rod bent and frozen, 49 1/2in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 713

A GOOD 7.5x53.5mm (SWISS) STRAIGHT-PULL MANNLICHER 'M1893' CAVALRY CARBINE, serial no. 7340, circa 1895, with concealed 22 1/2in. barrel, protected fore-sight, elevating rear-sight with folding blade, blued receiver with brushed bright straight-pull bolt, walnut full-stock, blued furniture, round profile fore-end and top-cover, fine condition with much factory finish remaining and all matching numbers. 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).

Lot 714

A CONTINENTAL 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, serial no. 3780, of Mauser design, with tapering octagonal 26in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, machine engraved matted top-flat, octagonal receiver engraved with stylised flowers on a stippled background, chequered butterknife bolt-handle, flag safety to rear, top-tang with flush-folding peep-sight, walnut half-stock with chequered pistol-grip, raised tear-drop cheek-piece, iron furniture (traces of colour) except moulded horn grip-cap, double set triggers and fitted with a period leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 715

A DESIRABLE .50-110 (EXPRESS) WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 'HIGH-WALL' SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 82245, for 1898, with blued round No.2 weight 28in. barrel signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 7. 1879', dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, flat-topped buckhorn rear-sight, calibre marking at breech, blued slab-sided falling block action (much finish), automatic cocking hammer, the top-tang marked 'PAT OCT. 7TH '79' over 'WINCHESTER' and 'TRADE MARK' walnut pistol-grip butt-stock with chequered iron shotgun heel-plate, the grip capped with a moulded gutta-percha grip-cap marked 'WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.', plain trigger, walnut splinter fore-end with ebony inlay at tip and factory swivels for sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 716

A 7.5x53.5mm (SWISS) SINGLE-SHOT MARTINI-ACTION TARGET RIFLE SIGNED F. GRUNDER, THUN, serial no. 21, circa 1890, with tapering octagonal 33 1/4in. barrel, shallow ramp with dove-tailed wide fore-sight, tangent rear-sight adjustable for position along a short raised dove-tailed platform, plain nickel-plated receiver with dropping feed-ramp (some losses to plating), figured walnut butt-stock with raised cheek-piece, nickel-plated furniture including Swiss-style heel-plate and complex finger-grooved under-lever also forming the trigger guard, double set triggers and chequered walnut splinter fore-end with schnabel tip, fitted with a possibly period leather basketweave sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 717

A .577 SNIDER MK III THREE BAND BREECH-LOADING VOLUNTEER RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMOURY CO., no visible serial number, circa 1870, with 36in. London proofed barrel rifled with three grooves, military pattern front and rear sights, the hinged breech with the positive bolt locking Mk III type, bearing acknowledgements to Sniders Patents (faint), the lock stamped with the Crown 'V.R.' cypher on the tail and '1862 / LAC', regulation brass mounted full walnut stock with chequered wrist and fore-end, complete with sling swivels and correct rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 718

A GOOD MARTINI-ACTION 7.5x53mm (SCHMIDT-RUBIN) TARGET RIFLE SIGNED A. RYCHNER, AARAU, serial no. 5402, circa 1895, with blued 25in. barrel, block and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, tangent rear-sight, plain colour hardened slab-sided action signed on the right side, colour-hardened feed-ramp, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with colour hardened Swiss-style heel-plate, complex under-lever forming the trigger guard, double set triggers, walnut three-quarter length fore-end with single barrel-band and nose-cap with provision for clearing-rod (rod absent), the whole with virtually all colour and finish intact and fitted with a period leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 719

A .25-20 WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 'LOW-WALL' SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 120251, circa 1920 (see notes below), with No.1 weight blued octagonal 28in. barrel signed on the left side top-flat 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 7. 1879', dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, the rear-sight deliberately cut to form a dove-tail blanking plate, calibre marking at breech, blued slab-sided falling block action (finish faded) fitted with a scarce period unsigned receiver bridge peep-sight (possibly Marbles), automatic cocking hammer, the top-tang marked 'REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF' over 'WINCHESTER' and 'TRADE MARK', walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end with ebony inlay at tip and fitted with eyelets for a Winchester sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 720

A RARE AND COLLECTABLE .32 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON 'RIFLE-CANE', serial no. 1131, N. Flayderman reference 5E-074, with smooth gutta-percha covered 30in. smoothbore barrel, detachable brass nose-cap, iron band near muzzle with applied fore-sight (rusted), detachable threaded hilt also of gutta-percha, the handle moulded in a realistic imitation of a dog's head, pull-to-cock action, button trigger and white metal collar at the base of the handle, the original Remington details erased from the gutta-percha through handling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 721

A GOOD .56-52 (RIMFIRE) MODEL 1864 JOSLYN CARBINE OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, serial number 12881, circa 1864, with 22in. barrel, pinched blade front-sight and a three leaf battle sight to 500 yards, stamped with the serial no. 12881 on the action top, on the lockplate 'JOSLYN FIRE-ARMS CO / STONINGTON CONN. / 1864', iron mounted walnut half-stock fitted with side-rib and ring on the left. 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).

Lot 722

A SCARCE .577/.500 (NO.2 EXPRESS) 1880 PATENT FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY W.W. GREENER, serial no. 4264, with additional .500/450 (3 3/8in.) black powder barrels, circa 1880, 26in. Greener trade mark black powder only barrels with wave cut sight rib with open sights, folding leaf sight and a banner engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON. GREENER'S WROUGHT STEEL', sunken wave cut rib, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight; additional 25in. .500 / 450 (3 3/8in.) black powder barrels with broad raised wave cut rib, banner engraved 'Wm. CASHMORE. MAKER. BIRMINGHAM', open sights and bead fore-sight; treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences, automatic side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail (possible replacement screw), fine border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes of red deer, the triggerguard with a further running stag, the standing breech with a scrolling banner engraved 'H. TORGERSEN & CO.', the action flats marked with 'Greener's Patent No.930', retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. boldy-figured semi-pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, engraved steel heel and toe plates and oval escutcheon engraved 'FERD. EGEBERG. CHRISTIANA', fore-end with Anson patent release, weight 8lb. 6oz.. 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).

Lot 723

A .50-70 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 / 1867 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE OF THE INDIAN WARS, serial no. C.25222, circa 1874, with 22in. barrel rifled with three grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped 'SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 1852' to the centre and below the pellet primer 'R. S. LAWRENCE PAT / APRIL 12TH 1859', the action tang stamped with the serial number C.25,222, iron mounted two-piece walnut stock, half fore-end secured by one spring retained barrel band. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 724

A RARE 17mm (RIMFIRE) SNIDER-CONVERTED DANISH MODEL 1853/66 BREECH-LOADING NAVAL RIFLE BY PIRLOT FRERES, serial no. 333, circa 1848, with 27 1/2in. barrel rifled with five grooves and fitted with a Brunswick style bayonet bar at muzzle, block and blade front-sight and quadrant rear-sight to 800 yards, the positive bolt locked breech block stamped with a small Danish crown inspection stamp, side-action lock stamped with makers name 'PIRLOT FRERES A LIEGE', regulation brass mounted full walnut stock, Brunswick style trigger-guard, the left side of the butt with raised cheek-rest, action slightly at fault. 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).

Lot 725

A .41 (RIMFIRE) SWISS MODEL 1856 / 1867 MILBANK-AMSLER BREECH-LOADING RIFLE BY A. FRANCOTTE, serial no. 1340, circa 1867, with 34in. barrel fitted with block and blade front-sight and quadrant rear-sight, the two piece hinged breech block stamped 'VRUHAUSIA ?/ SIG' (the contractor who converted the rifle from muzzle-loading), side-action lock stamped with the original makers name 'A. FRANCOTTE A LIEGE', regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with three barrel bands, the top band incorporating a nose-cap, the trigger-guard with finger spur, the butt drops down at a sharp angle as this model of rifle was designed for shooting from a standing position, complete with sling swivels and rod, some water damage to a large area at toe of butt. 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).

Lot 726

A .50-70 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 / 1867 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE OF THE INDIAN WARS, serial no. 53085, circa 1862, with 22in. barrel rifled with three grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped 'SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 1852' to the centre and below the pellet primer 'R. S. LAWRENCE PAT / APRIL 12TH 1859', the action tang stamped with the serial number 53085, iron mounted two-piece walnut stock, half fore-end secured by one spring retained barrel band, sight ladder removed. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 727

A .577 SNIDER / ENFIELD MK II** NEW ZEALAND ISSUE TWO BAND SERVICE RIFLE BY B.S.A. & CO, serial no. 87/714, circa 1866, with 30 1/2in. fully Enfield proofed barrel, rifled with five grooves, fitted with bayonet lug at muzzle, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the breech stamped 'N.Z. / 87 /714', the lock stamped with the crown 'V.R.' cypher on the tail and 'B.S.A. CO. / 1866' to the centre, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock, butt stamped with various inspection and issue markings, missing its top barrel band 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

Lot 729

A .577 SNIDER MK III THREE BAND BREECH-LOADING VOLUNTEER RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMOURY CO., no visible serial number, circa 1870, with 36in. London proofed barrel rifled with three grooves, military pattern front and rear sights, the hinged breech with the positive bolt locking Mk III type, stamped with acknowledgements to Sniders Patents, also marked 'LONDON ARMOURY', the lock stamped with the Crown 'V.R.' cypher on the tail and 'LAC / JAS. KERR & CO. / 54 KING / WILLIAM ST.', regulation brass mounted full walnut stock, the right side of the butt stamped with the London Armoury roundel, rear sling swivel missing, incorrect rod, stock cleaned over and varnished. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 730

A .577 SNIDER MK II BREECH-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE BY ROBERT HUGHES, no visible serial number, circa 1870, with 29in. barrel rifled with five grooves, bead front-sight and small ladder rearsight to 800 yards, the hinged breech block of Mk II type with some foliate decoration, borderline engraved bar action lock of sporting type, embellished with panels of foliate scroll work, slender sporting style hammer engraved to match, iron mounted figured walnut half stock with chequered wrist and fore-end, horn nose-cap, iron mounts, scroll trigger-guard, barrel and action with fading finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 734

A GOOD .43 (11.15 X 60mm) MAUSER MODEL 1871/84 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, MADE AT SPANDAU, serial no. 9673, made at Spandau in 1887, all matching numbers with 31 1/2in. barrel fully German Ordnance marked at breech and 'SPANDAU' on the nocksform, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the action body marked on the left 'MOD 71/84' and on the right with the year of manufacture '1887', iron mounted full walnut stock incorporating an eight round tubular magazine in the fore-end, the magazine cap with piling spike, the butt with crisp Ordnance inspection stamps, retaining virtually all deep blue finish to barrel and bands, crisp stock which has been lightly cleaned and varnished over. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 735

A RARE 11.77mm(RIMFIRE) NORWEGIAN MODEL 1860/67 LUND PATTERN BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 3724, circa 1863, 36in. barrel with Whitworth style hexagonal rifling, bayonet stud at muzzle, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight to 800 yards, the action top stamped with the year of manufacture '1863' and the serial no. 3724, the side of the action with the model designation 'MODEL 1860', upward pivoting block operated by a sidelever and fired by an under hammer, arctic birch stock with regulation brass mounts, all parts with matching numbers, complete with sling swivels, correct rod, with bayonet. 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).

Lot 736

A GOOD 7.5x53mm (SWISS) STRAIGHT-PULL MANNLICHER 'M1893' CAVALRY CARBINE, serial no. 4276, circa 1895, with 22 1/2in. barrel, protected fore-sight, elevating rear-sight with folding blade, blued receiver with straight-pull bolt, walnut full-stock, iron furniture, round profile fore-end and top-cover, detachable magazine (matching numbers throughout) and the majority of its original finish remaining, complete with a later leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 737

A .577 SNIDER MK II** BREECH-LOADING CARBINE SIGNED JOSEPH BOURNE & SONS, serial no. 46469, circa 1880, with 20in. barrel rifled with five grooves, the top stamped 'JOSEPH BOURNE & SONS / BIRMINGHAM', fitted with block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the Mk II** pattern breech block stamped with acknowledgement to Sniders patent, the lock plain and unmarked, full walnut stock with two barrel bands, iron buttplate and trigger-guard, brass nose-cap, complete with sling swivels and correct pattern rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 738

A GOOD .450 NO. 2 MUSKET WESTLEY RICHARDS PATTERN 1869 IMPROVED MARTINI SPORTING RIFLE RETAILED BY GEORGE ARMSTRONG, serial no. 723, circa 1870 with 31in. barrel with machine cut anti-glare top rib inscribed in gold with the retailers details 'GEORGE ARMSTRONG & CO. CRADOCK. NO 723', dovetailed blade front-sight and African express leaf and ladder rear-sights, with one fixed and six platinum lined leafs to 700 yards and a ladder graduated from 500 to 1000 yards, under barrel rib with two pipes holding the the brass mounted wooden cleaning / clearing rod, the action and furniture with large foliate scroll engraving, pivoting safety lever on the right, two piece figured walnut stock, the butt with chequered full pistol grip, iron butt-plate and foliate engraved large rectangular butt-trap, cross bolted chequered fore-end with horn cap, some fading finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 739

A .50-70 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 / 1867 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE OF THE INDIAN WARS, serial no. 65650, circa 1863, with 22in. barrel rifled with five grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped 'SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 1852' to the centre and below the pellet primer 'R. S. LAWRENCE PAT / APRIL 12TH 1859', the action tang stamped with the serial number 65,650, iron mounted two-piece walnut stock, half fore-end secured by one spring retained barrel band, repaired crack to forend and fracture to barrel tang. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 740

A GOOD GERMAN .43 (11.15 X 60mm) MAUSER MODEL 1871 BOLT-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT JAEGER RIFLE, MADE AT OBERNDORF, serial no. 4172, circa 1876, with 29 1/2in. barrel fully German Ordnance marked at breech and stamped 'GEBR MAUSER & CO OBERNDORF', block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the action marked on the left 'B. MOD: 71' and on the right with the date of manufacture '1876', iron mounted full walnut stock with scroll trigger-guard, the right side of the butt with crisp Crowned 'W' stamp for Kaiser Wilhelm I (who became Emperor of Germany in 1871), the left butt faintly scratched, 'CAL 43.80 / 43 SPANISH', and NOWARA / NSW', with much fading finish to barrel and with correct rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 741

A GOOD .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY MARK IV PATTERN 'A' RIFLE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1886, with 32 1/4in. sighted barrel with two rows of proof-marks, receiver with good, clear crown over ' V.R. / ENFIELD / 1886', lock viewer's mark and rifle mark with offset 'V', small cocking indicator with Broad Arrow, Enfield roundel with First Class '1' below, Allahabad Arsenal roundel with Second Class '2' below and date of '11 / 1894' above, plugged original lever recess hole and front barrel band with an unscored 'E-M' all indicative of the Pattern A conversion from the abandoned Enfield-Martini project, good WD and inspection markings throughout, Farsi script on trigger-guard, correct clearing rod, crisp action, 48 3/4in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 742

A .577/450 MODEL 1895 'IMPROVED' MARTINI-HENRY ZAR CONTRACT RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no. 11898, dates to 1895, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, receiver marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co.' on left, with 'MADE SPECIALLY FOR / ZAR', cocking indicator in the receiver block, two barrel bands, the rear of Baddeley type, the front with bayonet mount, serial number front left of trigger-guard, metalwork with blinded pitting, script legible but rubbed, stock varnished, missing cleaning rod, 49in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 743

A 10.4mm VETTERLI SINGLE-SHOT MARTINI-STYLE TARGET RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Swiss circa 1885, with heavy blued octagonal 34 1/2in. barrel, each flat with a blind flute, dove-tailed prominent blade fore-sight, sliding rear-sight of Mauser style on an incrementally numbered rail, plain receiver with polished free-ramp and shallow sides, walnut butt-stock with shallow raised cheek-piece and Swiss-style heel-plate, complex finger-spurred trigger-guard, double set triggers, walnut beavertail fore-end, off-set iron clearing rod and swivels 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

Lot 747

A SCARCE 7.5x53.5mm STRAIGHT-PULL CADET RIFLE, MODEL 'M1897', serial no. 1260, circa 1898, with 23 1/2in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, fluted straight-pull bolt action receiver with hard rubber toggle handles, ring safe to rear, walnut full-stock with iron furniture, stacking spike and bayonet lug to muzzle-cap, all matching numbers and complete with a period brass muzzle-cap and leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 748

A .300 SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE SIGNED ARMY & NAVY C.S.L., serial no. 45811 / 82326, circa 1900, 26in. round barrel with octagonal breech section, top flat engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.', block-mounted bead fore-sight, rear open sights with two folding leaves with white metal sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150, plain flat-sided sidelever action with central rebounding hammer, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip cap. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 749

A .297/.250 'THE ROSS' 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE SIGNED HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 13664, circa 1890, 25in. octagonal barrel with matt top-flat, bead fore-sight, rear open sights with two folding leaves with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150, engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON. 250 SEMI SMOOTH BORE' on the right, the left with 'WINNER OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS. PATENT No. 1294.', H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, manual lever safety with engraved 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector mechanism, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip cap and buttplate, weight 5lb. 9oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 750

A .450/.400 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS (.450/.400 FRASER) 1880 PATENT SIDELEVER TAKE-DOWN FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY DANL. FRASER & CO., serial no. 2729, circa 1890, 27in. blued barrel with raised partially matted rib engraved 'DANL. FRASER & CO. GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURERS. 4 LEITH ST. TERRACE. EDINBURGH.', bead fore-sight with flip-up visiblity bead, rear open sights with two folding leaves with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked '100', '200' and '300', Fraser patent falling block action, patent no. 5403 of 23rd December 1880, use number 338, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, sidelever with sprung thumb catch to the right side, takedown locking pin with knurled grip to left, partially chequered trigger with border engraving to the sides, the action with ropework border engraving, 13 3/4in. figured stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, inlet sling eye, including 5/8in. extension, fore-end with fluted tip and border engraved Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 8lb. 13oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 752

AN INTERESTING BELGIAN .577 SNIDER SERVICE RIFLE BEARING THE TUGHRA OF THE KHEDIVE OF EGYPT, no visible serial number, dated for 1864, with 30 1/2in. barrel cleaned of finish and in the white, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, in the white receiver with flip-open breech block with variant spring-loaded thumb-catch, plain lock marked 'TOWER 1864' on the tail and stamped with the Khedive's tughra, walnut full-stock with iron furniture, bayonet lug near muzzle and jag-ended iron ramrod, finish worn. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 753

A 7mm (W/S) WALKING-STICK SHOTGUN OF DUMONTHIER TYPE, no visible serial number, with cane covered 24 1/4in. barrel (some splitting to cane), twist and pull action with plain nickel collar, button trigger and angled natural stag antler handle. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 754

A .300 (ROOK) 'ROYAL' SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 18624, circa 1890, 26in. octagonal barrel with matted sight flat, open rear sights with two folding leaves marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards with white-metal inlaid sight lines, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. AMMUNITION .300', trigger broken (missing), non-selective ejector, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, fine beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including steel buttplate and engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 3oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 756

A 14-BORE (PINFIRE) DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN SIGNED JOSEPH EGG, no visible serial number, circa 1800, converted from a muzzle-loader, with twist iron 26 1/2in. barrels, the raised top-rib signed 'JOSEPH EGG, No.1 PICCADDILLY (sic), LONDON', engraved band at breech and scroll engraving to rib-end, shallow fences to action and fully engraved top-tang, bar action locks with clipped tails and engraved with borderlines and acanthus leaf scrolls and signed 'JOS'H EGG' (refreshed, both locks almost certainly re-engraved), engraved dolphin headed hammers, walnut straight hand butt-stock chequered at the wrist and fitted with engraved iron furniture including grip safe to the lower tang, engraved action body with Jones type swing under-lever and chequered walnut splinter fore-end. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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