WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A SCARCE 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 18852, for 1951, 30in. nitro barrels with raised ventilated matt rib, the tubes engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, large frame scroll-back treble-grip action with hidden third bite, incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, detachable floorplate, L.B. Taylor modified 'two pull' single trigger, patent no. 26,659 of November 17th 1909, triggerplate-mounted selector switch with gold-inlaid 'L' and 'R' details, automatic safety, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard with a pointer, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved horn pistolgrip-cap and including 5/8in. leather covered recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and with horn finial, weight 7lb. 7oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with re-lined interior and some accessories and a beavertail fore-end wood. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
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R. BLANTON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 113432, for 1937, 27in. nitro barrels with narrow file-cut rib, the tubes engraved 'R. BLANTON. MARKET PLACE. RINGWOOD. HANTS.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 5lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W. KAVANAGH & SON A .410 (2 1/2IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11228, for 1923/4, 26in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'W. KAVANAGH & SON, DAME ST. DUBLIN.' (refreshed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, fore-end finial with repair, weight 4lb. 1oz., in its lightweight leather case with gold-tooled William Kavanagh (Dame Street) trade label, the lid outer initialled 'R.L. McC.', the end of the case with a vintage William Evans storage label hand written 'R. R. Leeper'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BERETTA A GRECO-ENGRAVED .410 (3IN.) 'KENNEDY' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. R88917S, dated 2011, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, the action and furniture engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork set against a matt background, the decorative sideplates with scenes of partridge and woodcock in their naturalistic habitat, the underside with a vignette of a bolting hare, signed 'R. Greco', silver finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured burr walnut pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a Beretta universal case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
R. GASTON, USA A HAND-ENGRAVED SPORTING-KNIFE, with double-edged clip-point 4 1/2in. blade, Spanish notch near bolster, the bolsters chisel engraved with acanthus scrolls within a plain border, the underside marked 'L.B.S. 3-90', fitted with mottled green stained mineral scales held via four pins, together with a leather scabbard with belt-clip. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A .54 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CAPPING BREECH LOADING CAVALRY CARBINE OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, CIRCA 1864, serial no. C27531, with 22in. barrel rifled with six grooves, stamped 'SHARPS RIFLE / MANFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN' in front of the rear-sight and behind it 'NEW MODEL 1863', fitted with a block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock marked to the centre 'SHARPS PAT. OCT. 5TH 1852' and at the top below the pellet primer 'R. S. LAWRENCE PATENT APRIL 12TH 1859', the action tang stamped with the serial number C27,531, dating the carbine to 1864, iron mounted two piece walnut stock with butt-trap and side rib and ring, the left butt impressed with a faint inspecting officer's cartouche, closer to the butt is a large rub mark, (many Sharps carbine are encountered with this feature indicative of rubbing in a saddle scabbard and use), small repair to the toe of the butt.
A RARE .577 PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD 3RD MODEL THREE BAND PERCUSSION RIFLE, CIRCA 1860, serial no 45, with 39in. barrel rifled with three grooves, the breech marked with Enfield proof and inspection stamps together with a small crowned B.R. mark for Birmingham repair, fitted with a block and blade front-sight and standard Enfield pattern ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped on the tail with the Crown V.R. cypher and '1860 / Enfield' to the centre, together with the small crowned arrow inspection stamp, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock the right butt stamped with the R. M. Enfield roundel with 2nd class stamp and '4 / 1882' , complete with its original Enfield inspected rod and an old black leather sling, overall in exceptionally good condition with much original finish.
AN INTERESTING .451 WESTLEY RICHARDS MONKEY TAIL CARBINE BY R. HUGHES, CIRCA 1875, serial no. P4215, with 25in. Birmingham proofed barrel stamped near the breech 'WHITWORTH RIFLING 450 BORE', fitted with block and blade front-sight and P61 pattern ladder rear-sight, the breech lever engraved 'MANUFACTURED BY / UNIVERSAL FIREARMS COMPANY / BIRMINGHAM', the lock embellished with the Queens crown on the tail and the makers name 'R. HUGHES' to the centre, iron mounted full walnut stock, the butt with trap for cleaning tools (tools missing) and stamped 'UNIVERSAL FIREAMS WORKS / ROBT. HUGHES / BIRMINGHAM', complete with sling swivels and original rod, it is an 'out of Africa' gun and has potential, dirty and untouched overall with some original finish, would improve with careful cleaning.
A RARE 32-BORE R. ADAMS MODEL 1851 SELF-COCKING PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE SIGNED DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, CIRCA 1853, serial no. 12,273R, with 23in. London proofed octagonal barrel, dovetailed blade front-sight, and leaf rear-sight to 300 yards, the barrel stamped on the underside, '399 No 32', assembly number 399 and calibre 32-bore, the action top signed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE NO 30 KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE', the frame superbly foliate scroll engraved, hammer shroud fitted over the action also engraved to match, the trigger-guard with a flat front to provide grip beneath the frame keeping the shooter's hand away from the front of the cylinder, the trigger guard also engraved with foliate scroll-work for its entire length, five shot cylinder with engraved decoration to front edge and numbered '12,273R', iron mounted figured walnut butt with chequered wrist, iron butt-cap the long tang engraved with foliate decoration, the barrel and action reblued at sometime in the past. Adams revolving rifles are exceptionally rare.
A GOOD 13-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME BY R. B. RODDA OF CALCUTTA, CIRCA 1850, serial no. 2098, with 28in. rebrowned London proofed barrels, three leaf rear-sight for 100, 200 and 300 yards inset into rib, and engraved with the makers name between breech and sights 'R. B. RODDA & CO. LONDON & CALCUTTA', bar action lock decorated with foliate scroll work with engraved feather borders, the hammers engraved to match, iron mounted figured walnut stock with chequered wrist and fore-end, mounts include scroll trigger-guard butt-plate and tail pipe all engraved to match and to a high standard, complete with original ebony rod, contained in its blue baize lined and partitioned oak case the lid with original Rodda trade label, accessories include pincer ball mould for 13-bore, Sykes patent leather covered extra quality flask, nipple key and a brass bodied capper.
A 54-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SIGNED ROBERT ADAMS, CIRCA 1860, serial no. 35934R and B20185, with 5 1/2in. sighted octagonal barrel, top flat signed 'ROBERT ADAMS 76 KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON', the barrel struck with London proofs and the makers mark of 'L.A.C.', borderline engraved frame engraved on the right 'B20,185 / ADAMS PATENT NO 35,934R', the B prefixed number relating to the Beaumont patent telling us it was the 20,185 pistol made with the Beaumont double action system and the 35,934 pistol to the Adams one piece frame and barrel design, the frame fitted with bolt safety and lever rammer, five shot cylinder engraved '35,934 R', one piece chequered walnut grips, the revolver is a good untouched sleeper, dirty with a good percentage of original blue, action very slightly at fault.
FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF GEOFFREY BOOTHROYD A .44 TURNOVER PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL BY LANG, CIRCA 1830, no visible serial number, with 2in. turnoff barrels with muzzles deeply cut for key, foliate engraved barrel breeches (worn), profusely engraved boxlock action, the left-side engraved with the makers name 'LANG / 7 HAYMARKET / LONDON', centre hammer, with sliding catch safety and folding trigger, one piece chequered walnut bag shaped grip with inset silver escutcheon engraved with the original owners crest of an arm embowed in armour holding a dagger, over the initials 'R. A.', domed iron butt-cap incorporating a trap for percussion caps, the maker was Joseph Lang who was established at 7 Haymarket, 1825 to 1853.
A CASED 54 BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO O. R. MIDDLETON ESQ 4TH KINGS OWN, CIRCA 1857, serial no. 24,278R, with 5 1/2 in. London proofed octagonal barrel top flat inscribed with original owners name 'O. R. MIDDLETON ESQ, 4TH KINGS OWN', borderline engraved frame also marked 'ADAMS PATENT NO 24,278R B 8024', the licence numbers for both the Adams and Beaumont patents, and fitted with Kerr's patent rammer, five shot cylinder engraved with the Adams patent no '24,278R', chequered one piece flared walnut grips with domed oval case coloured butt-cap, the revolver is contained in its original purple velvet lined and partitioned oak case, the lid escutcheon inscribed 'O. R. MIDDLETON / ESQ / 4TH KINGS OWN', accessories include an Adams double cavity mould bearing the retailers name 'REILLY, OXFORD ST LONDON', Dixon bag shaped flask, cleaning rod, nipple key and oil bottle, the revolver retains much charcoal blue from a period refinish probably after the owners name was added, the case lining with some wear and staining, but good.
A .56-50 RIMFIRE SPENCER MODEL 1865 REPEATING CARBINE BY THE BURNSIDE RIFLE COMPANY OF THE INDIAN WARS, CIRCA 1865, serial no. 12,227, with 20in. barrel rifled with three grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the breech stamped 'SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT'D. MARCH 6, 1860 / MANUF'D AT PROV. R. I. / BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. MODEL 1865', action socket bearing the serial number 12,227, plain unmarked back-action lock with side hammer, two piece iron mounted walnut stock, the butt housing the seven round tubular magazine, the left butt stamped with two inspecting officer's cartouche's, half length fore-end with a single spring retained barrel band, good example with sharp stock probably never issued. 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).
A GOOD .50-70 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 / 1867 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE OF THE INDIAN WARS, serial no. 64,470, with 22in. barrel rifled with three grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped 'SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 18522' to the centre and below the pellet primer 'R. S. LAWRENCE PAT / APRIL 12TH 1859', the action tang stamped with the serial number 64,470 dating 1863, iron mounted two-piece walnut stock, half fore-end secured by one spring retained barrel band, this is an excellent specimen with much original blue to barrel and fading case colours to action. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A .577-450 Z.A.R. MARTINI HENRY RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO., CIRCA 1898, serial no. 31126, with 33in. Birmingham proofed barrel stamped near the breech 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO' the nocksform dated 1898 within a triangle, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, fitted with improved Francotte detachable action the right-side marked 'MADE SPECIALLY FOR / Z A R' and on the left with the Westley Richards triangle trademark and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO', two piece iron mounted walnut stock, two barrel bands the top band with bayonet lug, sling swivels and rod missing. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A .50-70 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 / 1867 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE OF THE INDIAN WARS, serial no. 72,581, with 22in. barrel rifled with three grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped 'SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 18522' to the centre and below the pellet primer 'R. S. LAWRENCE PAT / APRIL 12TH 1859' top of primer removed, the action tang stamped with the serial number 72,581 dating 1863, iron mounted two-piece walnut stock, the butt with crisp cartouche half fore-end secured by one spring retained barrel band, barrel to a grey patina. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
R. ROBINSON (HULL) A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 29in. barrels (would adapt to 30in.), blue baize lining, the lid pinned with an R. Robinson, Practical Gunmaker, 7, Queen Street, Hull' paper trade label, the lid exterior initialled 'A.N.T.', brass lock (missing key), one strap missing.
Hornby, Triang - A quantity of boxed OO gauge and HO gauge track and accessories - Lot includes an #R.449 lighting unit coach, a #R.663 remote control point, a #R083 Buffer Stop, and similar. Items appear in very good condition. Boxes range from good to excellent condition with some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Tri-ang - Hornby Railways. A collection of 4 scenery items: R.495 Single track level crossing, hand operated. R.145 Modern Signal box. R.582 Ticket office Platform Unit Pack and R.576 Tunnel. Items are boxed and appear in excellent condition. Tunnel box is missing a flap. (This does not constitute a guarantee).
Corgi - Original Omnibus - Base Toys - 6 x boxed bus models in 1:76 scale including Ford R Series Duple Dominant in Smiths Happiways -Spencer livery # B017, DAF Alizee in Eavesway Travel livery # 42709 and similar. They appear Mint in Very Good boxes, two still shrink wrapped. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (6)
A SILVER CHRISTENING CUP, stop reeded design with a personal engraving reads 'Kathleen Cresham Harker from her Godfather 16th Aug 1899', within a floral and foliate surround, fitted with a curved handle, hallmarked 'J R Ltd' Birmingham 1898, approximate height 73mm, approximate gross weight 2.82 ozt, 87.8 grams (condition report: heavy tarnishing all round, would benefit from a gentle clean and polish, small dinks and surface markings, overall condition good)
TWO BOXES OF BOOKS AND SUNDRIES, to include a boxed Hornby Railway R.015 Milk Wagon U.D, a boxed Hornby Railway R.090 Princess Coal Wagon, a GW 57740 train carriage, a Merit Station Accessories box containing four station workers, John Players Military Uniforms of the British Empire cigarette card collection, two framed pastoral scene prints, width 46cm x height 38cm, nine 1940's novels by Upton Sinclair comprising Wide is the Gate, Presidential Agent, World's End, Dragon Harvest, Dragon's Teeth, A World to Win, etc, a brown Bakelite box containing stainless steel and brass torsion balance weights, four sets of His Master's Voice 33RPM records, Brahms, Schuman, Beethoven, etc, a boxed boatswain's whistle with instructions, seven Anri folk art bottle stoppers, a vintage leather and chrome Ronson lighter (2 boxes)
TWO BOXES OF ADVERTISING TINS AND OTHER METALWARES, tins to include The Public Benefit Boot Company, Sovereign Park Lane toffees, W & R Jacob & Co biscuits, Three Nuns and Sam's Own tobacco, and Elastoplast first aid, a Jack and The Beanstalk tin moneybox in the form of a book, a Thermos vacuum vessel, an Art Nouveau pewter basket decorated with stylised leaves, a brass saucepan, a copper coffee pot and biscuit barrel, brass candlesticks, etc (2 boxes) (sd)
A SMALL QUANTITY OF PICTURES AND PRINTS ETC, to include two indistinctly signed oils on canvas, comprising a mountainous landscape approximate size 50cm x 60cm and a landscape with ducks in flight approximate size 44cm x 54cm, together with an oil on canvas depicting a butterfly on a Rose stem, signed Colin R. Bassett, a watercolour depicting a Chipping Campden High Street, signed James Keithley, together with assorted decorative prints and mirrors etc
Railways and locomotive literature. A box containing 33 books to include: On Shed - A Portrait of the steam locomotive depot by David Hucknall. Liverpool to Manchester into the second century by N. Fields, A.C Gilbert & N. R. Knight. Cheshire Steam County of Contrasts by David Packer and similar. Items appear in excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee).
Transport - Locomotive literature. A box containing 39 books to include: London & North Eastern Railway by H.C. Casserley and S.W. Johnston. LMS Steam at Euston & Camden by Rod Steele. A History of the LNER by Michael R. Bonavia and similar. Items appear in excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee).
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