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FOUR VARIOUS BOOKS; 'The British Code of Duel' (1971 reprint), 'Daggers, Swords and Bayonets of The Third Reich' by Frederick J. Stephens, 'The Elements of Rifle Shooting - dealing with The Service Rifle and Open Sight' by Gale and Polden Ltd., and 'The Rifle and Rifle Shooting' by Geoffrey Boothroyd (4)
AN OAK PERCUSSION RIFLE CASE FOR A JOHN DICKSON SPORTING GUN with a 32 1/2in. barrel, green baize lined with a John Dickson & Sons label for post 1844 when the company moved to 60 Princes St, Edinburgh, the case retains some original accessories such as ebony cleaning rod, jag and worm, a 13-bore wad punch, a steel oil bottle and some other powder wads, lid separated from frame.
A .65 (CARBINE BORE) FLINTLOCK BAKER SERVICE RIFLE, early 19th century, with 30 1/2in. rebrowned twist sighted barrel with bayonet bar on the right side at the muzzle, plain tang, border engraved rounded lock with 'GR' cypher, engraved 'Tower' on the tail and struck with an inspection mark, walnut full stock (some bruising) with raised cheek-piece, regulation brass mounts including hinged patchbox cover, iron sling mounts, and correct iron ramrod, the barrel struck with post-1815 Birmingham proof marks.
A FINE AND UNUSUAL 12-BORE PERCUSSION 'HOWDAH' RIFLE by J. Beattie, 52, Upper Marylebone St.t, Portland Place, London, circa 1840, with 11 1/2in. browned twist barrel rifled with twelve grooves and signed in full on the top flat, blued blade fore-sight and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, finely scroll engraved case-hardened breech with pierced platinum plug, finely scroll engraved tang and signed bolted lock, the latter decorated with a stag running down a hillside, blued double set triggers, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, engraved blued iron mounts including flat-fronted trigger-guard decorated with a further running stag, horn fore-end cap, silver escutcheon engraved with the crest involving a lion and a tiger, original brass-mounted horn-tipped ramrod, and nearly all its original finish, in original mahogany fitted case lined in green baize with accessories including brass-mounted Sykes Patent powder-flask, brass mould for ball and conical bullet, and a second ramrod, the lid with trade label of 'James Beattie, Successor to Collinson Hall.', the exterior with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular escutcheon engraved with the same crest as the rifle. This rifle appears to be very little used.
A RARE 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE by Joseph Manton, London, serial no. 1514 for circa 1801, converted from flintlock, with 30 3/8in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels (slightly shortened) rifled with twelve grooves, breeches engraved with foliage on the rib and each with platinum plug and gold-inlaid line, signed scroll engraved flat bevelled locks each with stepped tail, figured walnut half-stock with raised cheek-piece and chequered grip (some bruising), engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard engraved with a martial trophy and trigger-plate with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted wooden ramrod with worm, London proof marks. Literature: W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Mantons: Gunmakers, p. 220.
A FINE .577 PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE by George H. Daw, 57 Threadneedle St., London, circa 1861-68, with 24in. browned twist round barrel signed in full on the sighting flat and rifled with four grooves for a Jacobs' four-winged bullet, rear-sight calibrated to 1,000 yards, finely scroll engraved case-hardened breech, tang and signed lock, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved case-hardened mounts including trigger-guard and hinged patchbox cover, silver escutcheon, original brass-mounted wooden ramrod with worm, and much original finish throughout, London proof marks, in brass-cornered fitted oak case (lid with old crack) lined in green baize and with some accessories including correct bullet mould engraved 'G.H. Daw's Improved Mould' and stamped 'G24', and brass-mounted Hawksley powder-flask, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular brass escutcheon.
AN UNUSUAL CASED .704 SPORTERISED SECOND MODEL BRUNSWICK PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE FOR THE INDIAN MARKET, circa 1850, with 30in. sighted twist barrel rifled with two grooves for a belted ball (bayonet bar removed) and decorated at the breech and muzzle with silver damascened arabesques, border engraved lock finely decorated with an Indian plains game scene, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, brass mounts including military trigger-guard, side-plate and butt-plate, and iron-tipped ramrod, in brass-bound lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including bullet mould for a belted ball and brass-mounted Barlow powder-flask with 'Improved Patent' top, the lid with trade label of Watson & Hancock, London, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle and circular escutcheon (badly repaired).. (Please see lot 317 for image)
A CASED 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE by J. Purdey, 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London, serial no. 2350 for 1832, with 30in. rebrowned twist octagonal barrel signed in full at the breech and rifled with ten grooves, tangent rear-sight with platinum centre-line, patent breech inlaid with two platinum lines and with pierced platinum vent, finely scroll engraved tang decorated with a tiger-mask, signed flat detented lock with patent safety, engraved with scrollwork and a recumbent stag, and retaining traces of original case-hardened finish, figured walnut half-stock (minor crack on left side of fore-end) with chequered grip and fore-end, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard engraved with a tiger on the bow and retaining traces of original blued finish, patent grip safety with finger-rest, set trigger, iron sling eyes, and brass-mounted wooden ramrod, London proof marks, in brass-bound two-tier oak case (lining and partitions removed, tray damaged), probably original, with loading rod, the lid lining detached with Purdey trade label with handwritten loading instructions, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon, accompanied by two additional barrels, the first unsigned 28 3/8in. browned twist octagonal 25-bore barrel rifled with two grooves fitted with tangent rear-sight and side-mounted rail for a telescopic sight, scroll engraved case-hardened patent breech with pierced platinum plug, and wooden ramrod with horn-cap, London proof marks, the second 32 7/8in. browned twist 8-bore smoothbore barrel by Thomas Horsley, Maker, York, scroll engraved case-hardened patent breech with pierced platinum plug, and brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks, in an associated lined mahogany gun case (partitions removed). Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
A .450 WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT 'MONKEY TAIL' BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE by Westley Richards & Co., serial no. 4233, dated '1874', with 27in. round barrel with Whitworth patent rifling, block-mounted windage adjustable fore-sight and folding express rear-sight, signed scroll engraved hinged breech lever, scroll engraved signed bolted lock dated within a triangle, walnut pistolgrip half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, iron mounts, and horn fore-end cap (iron parts re-coloured). Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
ADAMS & CO. .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 12989, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with white metal-inlaid leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards and bead foresight, rib engraved 'ADAMS & CO. 32 FINSBURY PAVEMENT LONDON.', tubes engraved 'EXPRESS 500 BORE 3 INCH CASE. 136 GRS NO.6 POWDER. BULLET 340 GRS.', Jones patent rotary-underlever, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, best fine border and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling eyes and horn pistolgrip-cap and butt-plate (cracks to underhorns), weight 9lb. 1oz., in a leather case. Please note VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
A .577/.450 MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. B508, with 33 1/4in. sighted barrel marked 'Barrel manufactured by / Danl. Fraser & Co., Edinburgh', figured walnut stock (small ship behind bottom of action), iron mounts, and iron cleaning rod (iron parts with some surface corrosion), London black powder proof marks.
A .577 SNIDER CONVERTED THREE-BAND BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, 36 1/2in. sighted barrel, mark 'II' breech stamped 'L.S.A.C.', lock marked 'Enfield', dated '1862' and with 'VR' cypher on the tail, regulation walnut stock (some storage marks), regulation brass mounts, and iron cleaning rod (iron parts with some discolouration), numerous War Dept. inspection marks.
A U.S. .50-70 SPRINGFIELD CONVERTED 'MODEL 1868' "TRAPDOOR" BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 11959, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, hinged breech dated '1869', lock marked with an eagle and 'U.S. / Springfield' and dated '1863', regulation three-quarter stock and iron mounts, and cleaning rod (iron parts discoloured).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND .295 (SEMI SMOOTH BORE) SIDE-LEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 10896, with 26in. blued black powder octagonal barrel engraved 'Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond St., London.' and 'Winners of all the Field Rifle Trials.', bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 150 yards, case-hardened action, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and brass muzzle-cap.
A FINE J. PURDEY & SONS .400 (3IN. PURDEY LIGHT EXPRESS) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 24330, 25 1/2in. cordite Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels, matt sight rib with white metal-inlaid leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards and bead foresight with flip-up moon-sight, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', treble-grip action with side-clips, removeable striker discs, cocking-indicators, bolted automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' and 'BOLTED' details, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheek-piece, sling swivels, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap and 1 3/8in. leather covered recoil pad, fore-end inset with blank gold diamond-shaped escutcheon, weight 8lb. 2oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1934.
HOLLIS & SONS .500 (3IN.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 108114, 26in. nitro barrels engraved with the makers name and loading details for cordite and black powder, four-leaf rear-sight calibrated to 500 yards, and cross-bolt extension, the action engraved with tigers in a hunting environment, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with horn grip-cap (stock re-varnished), weight 9 1/2 lbs. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
A .450 SNIDER CONVERTED BREECH-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE signed Robert Hughes, Universal Fire Arm Works, Birmingham, 28 1/2in. octagonal twist barrel with Whitworth patent rifling, the rib (loose and slightly shortened) signed in full and with folding express sights, signed lock engraved with a stag and an elephant, walnut pistolgrip half-stock with chequered grip, engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon, horn fore-end cap, and iron cleaning rod (some corrosion throughout). Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
A .44/90 (SHARPS 2 5/8IN.) SOPER PATENT TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 656, with 34in. black powder only blued Sharps barrel with 'Old Reliable' trade mark and marked 'Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport. Conn.', windage adjustable fore-sight with spirit level, action finely engraved with scrollwork and a tiger and leopard, marked 'Soper's Patent' and retaining traces of case-hardened finish, figured walnut pistolgrip half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, large vernier-adjustable sight mounted at the wrist with second mounting-block on the heel of the butt for shooting from the back position, finely engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard decorated with a tiger on the bow. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
A .44/90 (SHARPS 2 5/8IN.) SHARPS BORCHARDT PATENT FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. WR128881, with 30in. blued black powder only barrel marked with 'Old Reliable' trade mark and 'Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport. Conn.', tangent rear-sight, blued action marked 'Borchardt Patent. / Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport. Conn.' on the left side, 13 3/4in. stock with chequered grip and fore-end. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot. (Please see lot 556 for image)
I. HOLLIS & SONS .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 51945, 28in. black powder only barrels with Henry Patent rifling, broad rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding sidelocks, scroll engraving (worn), 14 1/2in. replacement stock. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
C.W. ANDREWS .450 /.400 (3IN. JEFFERY) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3722, 28in. nitro barrels, matt sight rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 1/2in. replacement stock. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
C.G. BONEHILL .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4406, 24in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, bead foresight with flip-up moon-sight, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, 14 3/8in. replacement stock. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
WATSON BROS. .500 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 11695, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14in. replacement stock. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
WESTLEY RICHARDS .360 H.V. (WESTLEY RICHARDS .400/.360 2 3/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 08946, 26in. cordite barrels with rear-sight of two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards and inscribed 'W.R. 360 H.V. Cartridge 41 Grs Cordite 314 Grs Bullet', 2 3/4in. chambers, plain action, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 15oz. Please note that VAT at 5% is applicable to this Lot.
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