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Lot 762
Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava - Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 :- An Eye Witness Account by Pte. Henry Nathan, 11th Hussars. 8 sided m/s letter in a sloping long hand, black ink, dated 26/10/87 in which Nathan describes the Charge and his subsequent capture. A remarkable and detailed account. Addressed to S.A. Williams with original envelope. With two associated letters (1923/25) and two typed copies (quantity)
Lot 42
John Archibald Alexander Berrie (1887-1962) A portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, oil on canvas 76cm x 63.5cm There is a small patched repair lower right, light craquelure to the paint throughout, with a tiny flake of paint loss to the upper right corner. It looks to have been cleaned and varnished – paint is slightly thin from sitter’s right shoulder and extending through the brown area of chairs in the background. Not examined under UV light. Canvas 61.5cm x 74cm.With frame 85cm x 96.5cm
Lot 144
Derby porcelain to include an early 19th century pot pourri 12cm wide 15cm high a spill vase painted with playing a cards 11.5cm high the ship wreck urn 21.5cm high two ink wells stands and a night light. (6)Green - hairline crack to top rim. Chips to white decorative leaves. Another hairline crack within and to the base. Crazing.Pink roses - a bit of wear to gilding. Three hairline cracks to saucer. Crazing.Ship - wear to gilding around rim. Scratches, tiny dots and other marks within. Hairline crack to left of image on blue.Pink - Crazing, very light marks to pink.Pack of playing cards - white beading detail all fine bar a couple of tiny chips to lower one, hairline crack to top, crazing, gilding losses.Pot with lid - a little gilding loss, crazing otherwise appears sound.Please see photos.
Lot 255
A George III ebonised bracket or table clock, the painted convex Roman dial with Arabic ten minutes signed T Oliver, Brook Street, Hanover Square, London and pierced brass hands. The twin fusee verge movement with pull repeat, bell strike, foliate engraved back plate with signed cartouche, Thos. Oliver, London. The break arch triple pad top case with brass handle, fish scale side frets, brass bezel and cast lower corner door frets raised upon ogee bracket feet, 13 1/2" highPlease see additional images, movement not tested, no strike/silent feature.Update 6th Feb:Cracks/splits to frontal wood. Crazing to face, light wear and small dabs of glaze loss.Surface scratches. Cracks/splits top back.Ticking in our saleroom.Height to include handle up 39.5cm.Additional photos on condition report tab.
Lot 554
The Doves Press, Hammersmith London: 'Shake-Spears sonnets'. Tercentenary Edition 1909. Printed in red and black (232 x 165mm). Three capitals designed by Edward Johnston and engraved by Noel Rooke and A.E.R. Gill. Ltd Ed. of 250 copies, printed by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson. Fine dark blue morocco with gilt ornament, good overall conditionProvenance: John. P. Love Collection A good condition, two light pencil inscriptions opening cover.
Lot 707
Twiss, Richard 'Travels Through Portugal and Spain in 1772 and 1773', 1st edition, printed for the author, London 1775, with fold out maps of Spain as frontispiece plus seven plates including fold out 'Prospect of the Alhambra' and 'A Bullfight in the Amphitheatre at Cadiz' engraved sheet music 'The Fandango' and tail piece of the Coat of Arms of Spain, 4to (285 x 235mm) later half calf marbled boardsSmall tear to first map, light browning, a couple or three folds to corners, tear to plate cover.Photos on condition report tab.
Lot 310
A collection of Georgian and later glassware to include two decanters and three rummers some with engraved decoration the largest decanter 30cm high All with light surface wear. Medium cup with cross detail, two tiny chips to rim. Swirl cup, chip to rim. Decanter A - chip to rim, chips to base of stopper. Number '3' inscribed to top rim. Decanter B - chips to base of stopper. The number '4' inscribed to top rim (very small inscriptions). Please see condition report tab for pics.
Lot 753
Kipling, Rudyard 'The Jungle Book', first edition, London Macmillan & Co 1894 with illus. by J.L. Kipling, W.H. Drake and P Frenzeny. Gilt edges, original blue cloth, loose and edges bent, some spotting, b/p and pencil inscription for Frank Newbolt plus 'The Light that Failed', Heinemann and Balestier London 1891, black cloth, stains, b/p for Frank Newbolt and pencil insc. plus 4 vols Kipling's works. F.N. owners sig. in each plus 3 further (9)Note: Sir Francis (Frank) Newbolt - Artist and Lawyer 1863-1940)
Lot 552
Gay (John): The Beggar's Opera as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln-Inn-Fields, 1st Edition, 2nd Issue (see note on end paper), John Watts, London 1728, music pps 13-15. Shaved top and bottom. Slim 4to. (195 x 120mm). Full calf by W Pratt, so stamped (William Pitt Pratt?) c. 1830. With gilt tooled six panel spine with green titles, bookplate on marbled end paperNote: Bookplate of Colonel Francis R.C. Grant of the 16th Lancers and eminent BibliophileProvenance: John. P. Love Collection Bookplate of Colonel Francis R. C. Grant of the 16th Lancers, eminent bibliophile Mild or light foxing within. New images uploaded - please see condition report tab.
Lot 219
A group of six 19th century snuff boxes to include a pen work box stamped H Arnett, depicting John Philip Kemble 8.5cm x 4.5cm (6)Featuring horse and carriage - chip to front circa 5mm near lid and indent to side.Corners with a little wear, light surface scratches, losses and marks.Please see photos.
Lot 149
A near pair of mid 19th century Coalport porcelain flower encrusted pocket watch stands 15cm wide 23cm highBoth with hairline cracks and crazing. Light gilding wear.A - top bird has tail chip/missing, minor chips to some flower petal detail. Green stalk has missing flower or leaf. Minor glaze loss.B - petal chips.Please see condition report tab for pictures.
Lot 124
An English Art Deco onyx box with green stone inlay 15cm wide 11cm deep 4.5cm high together with a green glass box 13cm wide.Green - light surface scratches, a few marks and dents to metal. A few bits of dirt in the gap. Lid not shut to perfect alignment with metal opening.White - tiny chip top left, back corner, tiny chip bottom left back edge/base. Surface scratches, base with dent. Small crack to green opening detail. Please see photos in condition report tab and high res ones on website with zoom function.
Lot 564
Incunable: Mela, Pomponius Cosmographia, sive De situ orbis; Dionysius Periegetes, trans. Priscianus De situ orbis. Venice, Erhard Ratdolt, 1482. The first edition of Pomponius Mela’s Cosmographia to include a map, and the sixth edition overall (full page woodcut world map framed by columns on sig. a1v; border detail slightly trimmed in outer margin). Quarto, 48 leaves of 30 lines. Text in Latin. Collation: A-F8. Heading printed in red on sig. 2r. Woodcut initials. Rubricated throughout. Finely bound in gilt green morocco by Zaehnsdorf London with marbled endpapers, red edges (195 x 140 mm). Earlier printed description adhered to endpaper. Very faded blue stamp(?) to sig. a1r. Condition: light browning to paper, some light stains. See ISTC im00452000.Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Lot 553
Reusner (Nicolaus) (1545-1602): Emblemata partim ethica, et Physica: Partim vero Historica, and Hieroglyphica... edited by Jeremiah Reusner, Frankfurt 1581, title within an historiated border and 160 emblematic woodcuts by Jost Amman, each leaf printed within woodcut border in three books bound as one, light colouring on most plates: 4to. (195 x 140mm). Fine full red gilt morocco with gilt edges by Christian Samuel Kalthoeber, London c.1800, with trade label. Bookplate for Syston Park. Condition good for age, stains on spineProvenance: John. P. Love Collection
Lot 319
An antique patinated spelter lamp in the form of an American Indian holding a bow, having a frosted glass shade 95cm highNeeds re-wiring, surface marks to paint.Restoration required to secure the light section as this has come loose/wobbly. This, where hand meets holder.An arm has come loose once and has been restored with glue.The shield has two splits.The metal looks stiff and strong however it is quite fragile.Condition report photos added.
Lot 379
Two early 20th century middle eastern rugs decorated with birds and animals one signed. the largest 129cm x 180cm The one with the birds at the edges - tassels are of irregular lengths and few parts of tassel area have come undone, otherwise condition appears good and without significant moth holes. A wee bit of light wear and stains upon close inspection. Other - tassels of irregular lengths, and cut, otherwise appears good. Please see new condition report pics.
Lot 15
An early 19th century bronzed lead portrait roundel depicting Queen Caroline, 9.5cm diameter; together with a George III metallic oval portrait, 6.5cm x 8cm; eight plaster roundels; and a small portrait print (10) Queen Caroline - No breakages to portrait. Light wear and marks to surface of miniature and frame.George III - A bit of wear to edges of oval portrait, scuffs and marks to frame. Plaster rounds - man on horse - crack to plaster below feet and near edge and so little plaster loose crumbs beneath frame. Others - Appear to be in a good condition. High res images on website with zoom function for close-up and detail.
Lot 83
A late Victorian walnut cased games compendium by the Royal Cabinet of Games the fitted interior with boxwood and ebony chess and draughts pieces 32cm wide 21cm deep 18cm high.Escutcheon missing, pull out leather tags missing with some small damages.A wee crack near lock, light surface scratches to veneer, a small round crack to back. The base has been covered with something with a sticky side.Wear and tear to games board.See photos in condition report tab.
Lot 101A
Sword stick, with cane scabbard and embossed silver mounts hallmarked Birmingham 1891, the blade marked 'Peace with Honour' and Defence not Defiance'Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out. 90.5cm long The sword blade is generally in good order but it has three dark corrosion patches, one of which is probably too deep to fully polish away. The blade is slightly distorted / bent along its length, this can be seen if sighting down the rib as if the sword was a rifle. The blade otherwise has some light speckled pitting which would probably clean up with ease. The locking catch is corroded and does not appear to lock into anything inside the scabbard and there is perhaps something missing from the throat of the scabbard to facilitate locking. The scabbard has an old dark crack which appears stable and does not move when pressure is applied to it. The end cap of the scabbard is missing and an ugly rubber cap has been placed there instead. There are some light scratches to the finish.
Lot 14
Percussion .100 bore double barrel pocket pistol, 2.5inch barrels fitted with swivel ramrod and rear sight, the action fitted with sliding safety catch. London proof marks. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 17cm long The gun is in reasonable condition but could do with a light overall cleanup to look its best. The bores have some pitting but would improve with polishing.The blued finish is showing small signs of wear in places but is largely all present. There is some speckled surface corrosion which needs cleaning up ideally. This is heavier around the trigger guard and triggers. The polished parts are speckled with light surface corrosion. The actions cock and release with strong springs and the safeties work. The grip is free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches.
Lot 169
Collection of medals and cap badges, to include three British War Medal 1914-1918, for 37326 Private J. Leather Hampshire Regiment, 2588 Private O. Pearce Durham Light Infantry, and R-311390 Private C.H. Wilkinson Army Service Corps. Also a Long Service and Good Conduct medal for 825 Corporal R. Yarwood Cheshire Yeomanry. An Imperial Service Star with certificate for William R. Spittlehouse. Also various other cap badges and medals.
Lot 178
French Ordnance 11mm service revolver, 4.25 inch barrel, St Etienne arsenal stamp to the frame, six-shot cylinder, chequered wood grips, fitted with lanyard ring, serial number 1943 to the barrel only.UK SECTION 7 / 7.3 FIREARMS CERTIFICATE WITH .11mm REVOLVER OR SECTION 5 RFD REQUIRED. The revolver is in good overall condition. Most of the blued finish remains, there are some very light pitting spots that can be seen and a small amount of finish wear. The action works correctly in both single and double. It has a strong feeling mainspring and the indexing is correct. There is very minor side to side play with the action is cocked. The bore is good with crisp rifling and no pitting. Two screwheads show signs of being worked. The grips are free from splits or repairs, there are some very small chips to the edges of the grips.
Lot 179
Webley Royal Irish Constabulary .442 revolver, 3.5inch barrel, the frame stamped with a flying bullet logo, and 'Webley's R.I.C. No.2 .442 CF.' as well as serial number 9793 repeated on the cylinder, arbor, and barrel frame, Birmingham proof marks.UK SECTION 7 / 7.3 FIREARMS CERTIFICATE WITH .442 REVOLVER OR SECTION 5 RFD REQUIRED. 19cm long The revolver is in average general condition and has a brown overall patina with some light pitting seen under the later applied finish. When uncocked, the cylinder can rotate either way. The action works correctly in both single and double, it has a strong feeling mainspring and the indexing is correct. There is some side to side play in the cylinder when the action is cocked. The bore has a reasonably crisp rifling pattern with some light pitting visible. The grips have some dents and wear but no splits or repairs.
Lot 180
David Bentley Dublin Metropolitan police .442 revolver, 2 5/8ths inch barrel stamped D.M.P. as well as 'Trade Mark London Tower' the top flat stamped 'David Bentley Maker Birmingham' the grip base stamped with an inspector stamp and number 18 which is used as the serial number for licencing purposes.UK SECTION 7 / 7.3 FIREARMS CERTIFICATE WITH .442 REVOLVER OR SECTION 5 RFD REQUIRED. 18cm long The revolver is in average general condition with some surface light pitting seen throughout. The action works correctly in both single and double, it has a strong feeling mainspring and the indexing is correct. There is a small amount of side-to-side play in the cylinder when the action is cocked. The bore has very a crisp rifling pattern but there is some light pitting visible on the lands. The grips have dents and wear, there is a very small flat chip to the corner of the grip where it meets the frame which is best seen in image no.4 online There are a few light dents to the frame and barrel.
Lot 181
French Ordnance Model 1874 11mm service revolver, 4.25 inch barrel stamped Mle.1874 and S.1877, St Etienne arsenal stamp to the frame, six-shot cylinder, chequered wood grips, fitted with lanyard ring, serial number N16546 to arbor, trigger guard, frame, cylinder, hammer and barrel.UK SECTION 7 / 7.3 FIREARMS CERTIFICATE WITH .11mm REVOLVER OR SECTION 5 RFD REQUIRED. 23.5cm long The revolver is in average overall condition. Most of the blued finish is worn away, some light pitting spots can be seen. The action works correctly in both single and double. It has a strong feeling mainspring and the indexing is correct. There is very minor side to side play with the action is cocked. The bore is good with crisp rifling and no pitting. The grips are free from splits or repairs, there are some very small chips an dents to the chequering.
Lot 182
French Ordnance Model 1873 11mm service revolver, 4.25 inch barrel stamped Mle.1873 and S.1877, St Etienne arsenal stamp to the frame, six-shot cylinder, chequered wood grips, fitted with lanyard ring, serial number G53083 to arbor, trigger guard, frame, hammer, cylinder and barrel.UK SECTION 7 / 7.3 FIREARMS CERTIFICATE WITH .11mm REVOLVER OR SECTION 5 RFD REQUIRED. 23cm long The revolver is in excellent overall condition. The steel parts are all polished and may have been lightly repolished. There are some very light pitting spots that can be seen and the odd very minor surface corrosion spot. The action works correctly in both single and double. It has a strong feeling mainspring and the indexing is correct. There is very slight side to side play with the action is cocked. The bore is excellent with crisp rifling and no pitting. The grips are free from splits or repairs.
Lot 186
Italian probably Uberti .31 copy of a Colt pocket revolver, 4 inch octagonal barrel, five-shot cylinder with stage coach scene, serial number A 50929UK RFD OR FIREARMS LICENCE REQUIRED WITH CORRECT .31 REVOLVER VARIATION TO PURCHASE THIS LOT.22cm longThe timing of the cylinder is out and a spare springs set from Henry Kranks is probably needed to improve the action of this revolver. The pistol is in good general condition generally with some light marks in the bore which would improve with cleaning.
Lot 190A
Navy Arms 12 bore percussion side by side muzzle loading shotgun, 28 inch barrels with open chokes, serial number N5080, Italian black powder proofs.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED. 14.25" LOP The gun is in good general condition and does not appear to have done alot of work. A common problem we see with alot of these guns is that the fit between the barrels and the stock is not as tight as it could be. This gun has this issue and there is a copper plate fitted under the barrel wedge to try and improve the problem. There is still some light play between the two parts. The barrels ring when tapped and there are no dents visible. The bores could do with a good clean and but there is no obvious pitting or corrosion. The blacking to the barrels is in good order with only slight wear. The actions function correctly with reasonably strong springs. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents from use.
Lot 192
Indian Brown Bess .750 Flintlock muzzle-loading musket, 39-inch barrel, serial number 14481 (stamped on the butt plate) Birmingham black powder proofs. UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED. 140cm long The musket is in good outward condition and looks to have had very little use. The bore is dark and there are a couple of surface rust patches. These don't look to deep but do need polishing out, a bronze brush returns some red rust powder. The lock works correctly, the mainspring is not as strong as other muskets we are used to and does not fully knock the frizzen forwards. It does however produce a spark and we are sure it would set a charge off. The woodwork is free from splits or repairs there are some light usage marks but nothing defacing.
Lot 193
Parker Hale 20th century percussion Whitworth .451 rifle, LICENCE REQUIRED Parker Hale 20th century percussion Whitworth .451 rifle, 36inch barrel fitted with ladder sight (lacking front sight blade), secured by three bands, chequered stock, colour cased hardened lock with PH crown stamp, serial number 550, Birmingham proof marks.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .451 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED132cm long The gun is in reasonable condition, showing signs of age and use. The bore shows small signs of use but a good strong rifling pattern is present with just some small patches of frosting mainly around the muzzle which would probably improve with cleaning. The front sight element and the rear sight are missing leaving only the barrel mounted ladder sight. There is some fresh corrosion patches dotted around which would improve with some attention. The action cocks and releases with a strong spring, the trigger has been worked on and is incredibly light in the break. The stock is free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches. Some screw heads show minor signs of being worked.
Lot 2
Cased Samuel Nock percussion Tranter double trigger revolver Cased Samuel Nock 80 bore percussion Tranter double trigger revolver, 4inch octagonal barrel with engraved scroll borders, the tope engraved 'Sam.l nock 116 Jermyn St. London' the frame with traces of original blue, numbered 4463T, and fitted with 'W.Tranter's Patent' removable rammer, five shot cylinder, the double trigger also stamped 'W.Tranter's Patent', chequered grips fitted with oval boss. The mahogany case with green lining and Samuel Nock trade plate, the accessories include a twin cavity bullet mould serial numbered to the gun, C&J.W. Hawksley powder flask, nipple wrench, cleaning rod with worm, James Dixon and Sons Sheffield oil bottle, W&C Eley cap tin, grease tin, and a Samuel Nock & Co. labelled tin of bullets.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. The box measures 33cm x 19cm. The revolver is in good above-average general condition. The blued finish, whilst being present in alot of places has worn away from the cylinder and alot of the frame. There is some light brown speckling seen in the patches which lack bluing. The bore has some light pitting spots but a strong rifling pattern. The action works well with strong springs and good timing. The chequered grip has some light dents but nothing deep and is free from splits or repairs. The case is structurally sound, one corner has a gap at the joint. there are some chips to the lining of the lid and the lock is missing and a very slight warp, typically seen in old cases, to the lid around the lock area. The green fabric lining has some moth damage as does the label. There is a small glue repair to one corner of a partition. The exterior of the cases have dents scratches and marks. The baseboard has a split at one corner. There are stains wear and losses to the labels and finish of the tins inside the case. The bullet mould and nipple key are lightly pitted on the steel parts.
Lot 20
Pair of .700 calibre percussion belt pistols, Pair of .700 calibre percussion belt pistols, 9inch Spanish form octagonal to round barrels, single line engraved locks stamped GR with a crown, converted from flintlock, brass furniture including butt caps, and wood and brass ramrods.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.38cm long Both pistols are worn, pitted and show signs of a hard working life. The bores are both pitted throughout. The end of one muzzle as some light dents. Both actions work on half and full cock, one mainspring is weaker than the other. The edge of one hammer is damaged and the side of one other screws which hold the lock in place is chipped. Both ramrods have been replaced. One pistol stock has a stabilised crack to the grip, there is a short crack to the forend underneath the ramrod, and a small spliced in piece of wood next to the barrel tang. The other pistol has cracks to the forend, a short crack emanating from the the lock plate area. Both stocks have lots of knocks marks and stains.
Lot 203
Winchester .357 94AE lever action saddle ring carbine, 16inch barrel with full length magazine, serial number 6241626 London proof marks. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .357 RIFLE OR RFD REQUIRED. 86.5cm long The rifle is in reasonably good overall condition with some signs of use. The bore has a crisp rifling pattern with no damage or wear. The action and safety function correctly, please note the safety on this model allows the hammer to drop but not get as far as the firing pin. The rifle has been previously fitted with a tang rear sight, there is now a vacant hole where this sight once was. There rifle also has the option of being mounted with a telescopic sight, there should be brass grub screws that fill the vacant holes in the action where the scope mounts have been. The blued finish is good with only minor marks as some very light surface speckling from handling to the trigger guard tang and underside of the action. The butt stock has a flat chip to the point of the toe, this can be seen in image 9 online. Outside of this, the woodwork is free from damage or repairs and only has some light scratches and minor dents from use.
Lot 204
Anshutz RX22 SCAR .22lr semi-automatic rifle, 16inch barrel, A452300, German proof marks, with two magazines, fitted with Hawke red dot sight. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .22 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. The rifle appears in good cosmetic condition with only small signs of wear such as grey paint finish loss around the breech and other moving parts, light scuffs and marks to the black plastic areas and accessory mount scars to the Picatinny rail. We have not tested the action and offer no guarantee as to the cycling or reliability of the action, the gun is sold strictly as seen. The inside of the breech looks quite dirty and in need of a good clean. The safety catch works correctly, when releasing the trigger, the mainspring of the gun does not sound very strong. The magazines are dirty and could do with a good strip and clean, there are no obvious damages but they show signs of wear around the follower and feed lips. The Hawke red dot powers up correctly.
Lot 205
Erma .22lr lever action rifle, 18.5inch barrel with full length magazine tube, serial number 017822, German proof marks. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .22 RIFLE VARIATION REQUIRED. 90.5cm long The rifle is in good general condition with some signs of use. The bore is bright and shiny with a good rifling pattern, the Crown is in good order. The action works correctly and smoothly. The metal finish is in good shape with only light wear. The stock has some light scratches and marks from handling use, there are no splits or repairs.
Lot 209
Lee Enfield SMLE MkIII .303 bolt action rifle fitted with a Periscopic Prism Company London sniper scope, the mount stamped 3007 (this is used as the rifle's serial number for licensing purposes) the rifle itself is completely devoid of any markings or serial numbers, the only marks being the Birmingham proof marks and H.V. stamped to the barrel just behind the tangent rear sight, an inspectors stamp to the butt plate tang and to the magazine follower. The scope, fitted with quick release mounts has a post and bar reticule and B&Co. broad arrow stamped leather covers. With a period leather sling.UK SECTION 1 FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED 113cm long The rifle is in good general outward condition with all the knocks and marks of a military rifle but a nice general patina. The bore shows signs of considerable use and the rifling is soft around the edges throughout the tube. There is more wear around the throat area. The crown is soft around the edges too and there is an old pitting patch to the top edge around 12 o'clock on the crown. The action works correctly with a positive spring. The bolt face has a lightly pitted primer pocket ring mark. The blueing to the metal finish is starting to fade to grey in areas. There is some very light speckled pitting. The stock has lots of dents, scratches and marks but no splits or repairs. The scope has some pitting to the outside of the tube. Sighting through the scope, a reasonably clear and useable picture is seen, it is however a little foggy. The elevation adjusts correctly. The sling is usable but is perishing across the surface.
Lot 212
Ross M10 .303 Straight Pull Rifle, 30-inch barrel fitted with fold-down aperture sight to the action, the receiver stamped Ross Rifle Co. Canada M10 Patented, the bolt numbered E8591 but the rifle serial numbered D9570, Birmingham proof marks.UK SECTION 1 FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. 128.5cm long The rifle shows signs of a hard-working life. The bore has a complete rifling pattern but it is one that is soft on the edges and worn considerably around the throat and first part of the barrel. There is no damage to the crown but there is some light pitting that can be seen through the grooves in the rifling around the muzzle. The action appears to function correctly howber when removing the bolt from the rifle, the head immediately springs back into the un-cocked position within the bolt body. The metal finish is wearing through in places and has some light surface speckling. The rear sight has had an amateur-made aperture fitted. Several screwheads are chewed from being worked. The stock has an old glued repair around the rear of the action, as well as many dents, stains and marks.
Lot 214
London Small Arms Lee Enfield SMLE MkI converted from a Long Lee Enfield MkI .303 bolt action rifle, 25inch barrel, fitted with tangent rear sight stamped EFD, protected by steel wings applied to the hand guard, the bolt with early style cocking piece is later fitted with charger guide, the wrist joint is stamped with a Crown and VR above L.S.A. Co, 1898, LE1, the reverse side stamped Enfield 1905 Sht LE ConD II, the trigger guard is engraved Army and Navy Co-operative Society London No. 40956. The butt is fitted with a steel butt plate which does not include a sprung trap. The receiver with crossed-out original serial number and new 2918 repeated on the bolt and barrel.UK SECTION 1 FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. 113cm long The rifle is in good general condition with a nice patina and feel. The bore has a reasonably crisp profile throughout most of its length with exception to the throat area where the edges are less sharp. There is no sign of pitting or damage within the bore. The action works correctly with a reasonably strong spring. Some of the metalwork has been reblued as light pitting marks are showing beneath the finish. This is mainly to the side of the action, the magazine, and trigger guard. The base of the magazine is the worst area for pitting. The tip of the forward volley sight has some corrosion. Some screw heads are chewed from being worked. There is a small flat chip to the side of the chequered rear sight button on the left hand side, this is barely noticeable unless from very close inspection. The woodwork is free from splits or repairs, there are dents, chips and marks, with some oil stains, the worst being to the right-hand grip where it meets the metal wrist joint below the bolt.
Lot 215
Lee Enfield .303 bolt action L.E.C.I Cavalry Carbine, 20.5inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sights covered by a leather protector, wrist joint stamped Enfield VR below a crown and dated 1898, the flattened form bolt fitted with dust cover, the action with magazine cut-off and five shot magazine with retaining hoop, stamped with numerous inspection marks, the butt with faint roundel and butt disk, Birmingham Nitro proofs, serial number 8508 to bolt, receiver and barrel.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. 102cm long The gun is in average condition showing the signs of a typical working military life. The bore has a decent strong rifling pattern throughout, which is slightly softer around the throat area. There is some light-speckled surface pitting seen on some of the lands around the middle third of the barrel. The muzzle face has some light surface pitting but the edges of the crown are in good order. The metalwork throughout has some light pitting and a brown patina. The action works as it should do with a positive lock-up. The stock has lots of knocks, dents and scratches. The upper hand guard on the bolt handle side has a small spliced repair, there is a short crack running out from this repair. There are no other splits or cracks. The cleaning rod is missing. Some screw heads are worn.
Lot 217
Mosin Nagant 91/30 7.6x54R bolt action rifle, 29.5inch barrel, the receiver with Izhevsk arsenal stamps, 1942 date and serial number 563, Birmingham nitro proofs, together with a bayonet and canvas sling.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH 7.62 OR 7.62x54 VARIATION (NOT 7.62/308) OR RFD REQUIRED. 123cm long The rifle is in good presentable general condition. It has probably been asenal refinished. The bore shows a good strong rifling pattern without any obvious pitting and little signs of wear, it would probably benefit from a good clean as it currently returns a dirty brown coloured rag. The action appears to function correctly the bolt face has light primer pocket marks. Upon removing the upper hand guard, there is some pitting marks to the barrel from just below where the brass cap would sit ahead of the rear sight. There are casting imperfections to the brass caps on the upper hand guard. The wood is in good refinished condition with few dents marks or scratches. The gun is numbered 573 on the chamber, bolt, magazine, and butt plate.
Lot 218
Enfield Martini-Henry .303 rifle, 29.5inch barrel, folding ladder sight, serial number 119, London proof marks, fitted with leather sling.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. 118cm long The rifle is in good general condition with signs of age but a nice patina. The bore has a strong rifling pattern, there is some light surface speckling to some of the lands but no signs of serious pitting or damage. The crown looks like it has been re-cut as it sits slightly back from the face of the muzzle, please see the two additional images uploaded. The action works with a positive and tight lockup. The metalwork blue is mostly present in good shape with some light wear in places. There is some brown speckling in places and light pitting marks. The woodwork has the typical dents, scratches and marks of a military gun, the worst being the two on the wrist behind the action and one deep scratch to the top handguard. There are no splits or repairs. Some of the screw heads show signs of wear.
Lot 22
Winchester 1894 .32-40 lever action rifle, with 26 inch round barrel, fitted with buck horn sight, full length magazine tube and crescent butt plate, serial number 241426 for 1902. The rifle has most of its original blue, which is especially unusual on the receiver, an area that normally wears quicker than the rest of the rifle. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18.112cm longThe rifle is in good general condition for the age. The bore has a reasonably crisp rifling pattern but there is some light pitting small spots towards the muzzle. The action works with a positive feel. The magazine tube has some small marks which are possibly from a sling attachment that has previously been applied an image has been added to illustrate this. The rifle has most of its original bluing, there are some patches of wear the worst being to the side of the action as seen in image 12 online. The stock has some dark stains and marks but a nice patina and shine, there is a tiny chip to the corner of the stock where it meets up with the action on the left hand side. The butt plate has some light pitting marks.
Lot 223
Spanish FR8 La Coruna arsenal Mauser action 7.62 / .308 bolt action rifle, 19inch barrel including A2 style flash hider, wheel adjustable aperture sights, serial number FR8 05697 to bolt and action, German Nitro proof marks.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH 7.62 OR 308 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED99cm long The rifle is in average condition and with some light cleaning and wood oil attention to the stock, it could look a lot better. The bore is bright and shiny with a good strong rifling pattern and minor signs of use. The bolt has wear marks to the parkerized finish and the bolt face has a light primer pocket mark. The action functions correctly with strong spring. There is some light corrosion to the metalwork, mainly around the action and butt plate, this would probably clean up with ease. The wood work has some sanding marks, but is free from splits or damages. There are some light dents, scratches and marks.
Lot 224
Eddystone P17 .30-06 bolt action rifle, 26 inch barrel, the breech stamped US Model 1917, Eddystone, the receiver with flaming bomb stamp, serial number 543744 to the receiver, stock and bolt, Birmingham Nitro proofs. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .30-06 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED112cm long The rifle is in average condition with an old stiff dry feel to it from not being used for quite some time. The bore looks reasonable with a strong rifling pattern, whilst it is clear it has had some use, the rifling still looks sharp around the edges. There are some small dark marks around the throat area which might just be accumulated muck. The crown has one tiny dent to the edge only visible through a magnifying glass, it is otherwise sharp. The action works correctly the mainspring does not feel as strong as others we have tried but should still be fine to set off a primer. The bolt face has a light primer pocket marking. The metal finish has some small signs of wear, there is a couple of tiny corrosion spots dotted around. The stock is free from damage or repair. It has many dents knocks and marks typical of a military rifle.
Lot 227
Swiss Schmidt Rubin K31 7.5x55 straight pull rifle, 26inch barrel secured by two barrel bands, the front with piling hook and bayonet lug, tangent rear sight, detachable box magazine, the receiver with Swiss cross in shield mark, serial number 723799 to bolt, action and magazine, Birmingham Nitro proof marks, UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH 7.5 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED111cm long The rifle is in fair order but shows signs of use from a working life. The bore has signs of wear around the edges of the rifling, there is still plenty of life left in the bore but it is in no way brand new. It is mirror bright with no signs of pitting. The action works positively. The blued finish has some wear patches and has worn through in places. There is light corrosion spots to the butt plate. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are however plenty of knocks and marks.
Lot 23
Martini Henry .577 /450 MkII rifle, 32inch barrel secured by two bands, one of which is fitted with bayonet lug, folding ladder sight, the receiver with 20th century added Crown VR Enfield stamp,1876 date as well as other non-original markings, some period Neapolese issue markings. With Birmingham proof certificates and a reproduction sling. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.This rifle has been held on a Section 1 firearms licence and is accompanied by proof certificates. 126.5cm long The rifle is a genuine antique Martini Henry however the military inspectors' stamps and VR stamp have been added at a later date in the 20th century to enhance the value of the piece. The whole gun has been refinished throughout but still shows signs of age, wear and use. The bore has very light pitting throughout with a couple of heavier spots but it still retains a strong rifling pattern. The action works correctly with a positive lock-up. Depsite the refinish to the wood, there are lots of dents and marks to the wood stock which can be seen from the images. The forend has two hairline cracks but appears stable, the butt stock is free from splits or cracks. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.
Lot 230A
Sako .270 85M bolt action rifle, 20inch barrel screw cut for a moderator, stainless steel finish and black synthetic stock, serial number L49451 Finish proof marks.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .270 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED.103cm long The rifle has seen a fair amount of use and would benefit from a good overall strip down and clean. The bore shows signs of wear around the throat area where the rifling pattern is softer than in the rest of the tube, the pattern improves and is sharper towards the muzzle where the rifling is crisper with less signs of wear. The bore could do with a good clean and currently returns a mucky green patch. There is no pitting or rust to the bore. The crown is in good order. The action works correctly, there is a light primer pocket mark to the bolt face. The finish on the barrel shows very light wear marks from a moderator that has been fitted. The stock has lots of scuffs, scratches and marks, there is velcro pads glued to the butt stock and there are very small patches were the stock is slightly sticky to the touch.
Lot 233
Steyr Mannlicher S Bolt .243 bolt action rifle 20 inch barrel screw cut for a moderator, no magazine, black synthetic stock, serial number 1062873, Austrian proof marks, with Schmidt and Bender Klassik 8x56 scope, sling and plastic hard case. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .243 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. The case measures 124cm x 26cm. The bore shows signs of moderate wear and use. There are three small patches of pitting that can be seen in the grooves towards the muzzle end of the barrel. The action works correctly. The stock has some light handling marks but no serious damages. The scope presents a good clear picture, it has a crosshair reticule. The coating on the Objective lens has some surface scratches. There is some corrosion to the scope mount screws.
Lot 24
Starr arms carbine Starr arms .54 capping breech-loading carbine, 20 inch barrel with folding leaf sight stamped 'Star Arms Yonkers NY' and secured by one brass band, the receiver fitted with saddle ring and stamped 'Starrs Patent Sept 14th 1858', the back action lock stamped 'Star Arms Yonkers NY', the stock with brass crescent butt plate bearing inspectors letter stamp.Section 58(2) antique/ obsolete calibre no licence required to buy this lot, purchaser must be over the age of 18. 96cm long The carbine is in good general condition, better than frequently seen. There is overly very light surface speckled pitting and a dark patina. There is a repair to the toe of the stock and no inspector's cartouche so which suggests the stock has been sanded lightly at some stage, there is a short split to the wood emanating from the upper tang. The stock has lots of dents and marks typical of a military firearm but nothing defacing. The action works correctly with a strong spring and positive lock up. The bore has light pitting throughout but a strong rifling pattern remains.
Lot 241
Swedish Mauser 6.5 x 55mm bolt action rifle, 30 inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, breech marked Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori and dated 1907, matching serial numbers 204556 throughout, Birmingham nitro proof marks.UK RFD OR A FIREARMS LICENCE WITH CORRECT VARIATION 6.5mm RIFLE REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT. 126cm long The rifle is in good general condition with signs of use and age but a very nice patina and overall feel. The bore has a useable rifling pattern remaining which is starting to soften around the edges but is free from damage. The muzzle has been threaded for a moderator but not has a well fitting screw cap. The action functions correctly and positively, there is a light primer pocket mark on the bolt face. The blued metal finish is starting to fade in areas and there are some small scratches. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are plenty of knocks and marks typical of a military rifle but nothing defacing.
Lot 242
Swedish Mauser 6.5 x 55mm CG63 bolt action target rifle, 30 inch barrel fitted with tunnel front sight, breech marked Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori and dated 1905, the action fitted with a target aperture sight, pistol grip half length stock, matching serial numbers 154357 throughout, London nitro proof marks.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH 6.5mm VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT. 124cm long The rifle is in good overall condition. The bore is free from pitting or damage and shows moderate wear throughout but with plenty of life left. The action works correctly and positively, there is a light primer pocket mark to the bolt face. The stock is free from damage or repair, there are some occasional minor dents and marks, the upper hand guard is a little loose due to wood shrinkage. The rear sight adjusts correctly it has wear marks to the finish which indicate it has perhaps been on another gun before this rifle.
Lot 245A
Sako .270 IVbolt action rifle, 20inch barrel screw cut for a moderator, stainless steel finish and black synthetic stock, serial number 228080, Finish and Birmingham proof marks.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .270 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED.103cm long The rifle has seen a fair amount of use. The bore is worn around the throat area where the rifling pattern is soft, the pattern improves and is sharper towards the muzzle with less signs of wear. The crown is dirty but there are no obvious signs of wear. There is no pitting or rust to the bore. The action works correctly, there is a light primer pocket mark to the bolt face. The finish on the barrel shows wear marks from a moderator that has been fitted. The stock has lots of scuffs, scratches and marks. There is an accumulation of dirt around details of the action such as the bolt release which can easily be removed.
Lot 254
Sabatti .223 Remington bolt action rifle R30597 LICENCE REQUIRED Sabatti .223 Remington bolt action rifle, 24inch barrel, figured walnut Monte Carlo type stock, one box magazine, serial number R30597, Italian proofs, fitted with a Nikko Stirling Gold Crown Tactical 4-12x50 AO scope. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .223 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED111.5cm long The rifle is in very good overall condition and appears to have had little use. The bore has a couple of frosted specks in the lands of the rifling in the first few inches ahead of the chamber, these will not shift with light cleaning but may improve with a wire brush. The rest of the rifling is crisp and in good order. The action functions positively and correctly. The exterior of the rifle is in very good order, with no scratches or wear to the bluing, only two light corrosion spots beside the serial number on the receiver, and only a few superficial marks to the woodwork.
Lot 255
Husqvarna Model 25 .25-20 bolt action rifle LICENCE REQUIRED Husqvarna Model 25 .25-20 bolt action rifle, serial number 11295, the bolt numbered 161, with 24 inch octagonal barrel fitted with two blade flip sight, Birmingham nitro proofs, chequered pistol grip stock fitted with sling swivel. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH VARIATION FOR .25 CALIBRE RIFLE OR RFD REQUIRED.114cm long The rifle is in good outward general condition. The blacking to the barrel is good with only minor muzzle wear, the bolt still has some colour case harden. The action appears to function correctly. The bore has some pitting a few inches ahead of the chamber. This might improve with cleaning but is probably always going to be there. The rest of the bore towards the muzzle is good and a sharp rifling pattern present. The stock has a small worn flat patch of chequering on the bolt side, it is otherside in good state with no splits or repairs and only light scratches marks and dents.
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