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FRANZ SODIA (FERLACH) A 9,3X74R 'MODEL 360 H&H DE LUXE' OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, with extra 7mm Rem Mag / 5.6x57R barrels, serial no. 23679, for 1981, 25 1/8in. 9,3x74R nitro barrels (dated 1981) with matt sight rib and wooden side-fillets, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5...6x42 T* telescopic sight, serial number 1682099, in quickly-detachable mounts; Extra 25 1/8in. 7mm Rem Mag / 5.6x57R non-ejector nitro barrels (dated 1983) with matt sight rib and wooden side-fillets, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 2 1/2-10x telescopic sight with applied protective coating and serial numbered 15097, in quickly-detachable mounts; quadruple-grip lightweight alloy action with side-bolsters, hand-detachable lockplates with concealed flush release lever, cocking-indicators, manual safety, set triggers, horn triggerguard, the action profusely and deeply carved with oak leaves and acorns, the sideplates engraved in three-dimensions with a woodland scene of Hubertus prostrating himself before the Hart to the right and a bowman hunting chamois in a rocky outcrop setting to the left, the underside with the portrait of a stag, the toplever finely pierced with a squirrel, 14 5/8in. highly-figured hogsback pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, sling swivels, ammunition trap engraved with oak leaves and a prowling fox, the pistolgrip with engraved escutcheon bearing the monogram 'H.R.', pistolgrip and individual fore-ends deeply carved with pine-cone effect chequering and oak leaf and acorn motifs, weight 10lb. 6oz. (with both sets of barrels), in a fitted leather case with provision for both barrels and telescopic sights S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

MERKEL A .470 NITRO EXPRESS 'MODEL 140AE' BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. A470813, for 2009, 23 5/8in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights marked 50 and 75, ramped bead moonsight, scroll-back treble-grip action with side-bolsters, automatic safety, removable striker discs, articulated front trigger, arabesque scroll engraving, bright and blued finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 15oz., in a universal case with paperwork S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. STEVENS A. & T. CO. A .22 'MODEL 1894' TAKE-DOWN FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3515, circa 1895, 22in. black powder only octagonal to round barrel (Birmingham proofed) with two folding leaf sights, the rear leaf marked 'LYMAN'S PAT. JULY 14.91', bead tunnel fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'J. STEVENS A. & T. CO. CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. U.S.A. PAT. APR. 17.94', plain action retaining some colour-hardening, tang-mounted folding adjustable peep sight, 13 1/8in. pull including replacement wooden buttpad, fore-end finial chipped, weight 4lb. 4oz., in a bespoke leather-bound case S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WILLIAM EVANS A 9.3X74mmR BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 13354, for 1924, 26in. nitro reproved barrels converted to 9.3x74mm in 1999, the tubes freshly engraved 'CALIBRE 9.3X74R FOR 285 GRAIN BULLET. WILLIAM EVANS. 63, PALL MALL. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.', file cut sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, white metal-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted folding foresight, bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight on one side, folds over to expose a blade fore-sight on the other, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Varipoint V 1,1-4x24 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 2505880, in quickly-detachable mounts, the rings engraved with the rifle serial number and calibre, treble-grip action, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 9lb. 6oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. 10oz. (with scope), in a fully fitted brass-cornered leather case with William Evans trade label and charges label, with provision for telescopic sight, horn snap block, cleaning rod, leather pouch with cleaning heads (and case key), turnscrews and striker disc key, snap caps, nickel oil bottle and two glass solvent / rangoon oil bottles, together with various sighting targets S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'CLUB', serial no. EC2033, for between March and May 1956, with blued 18in. barrel, ramp fore-sight fitted with a period Parker Hale tunnel sight with interchangeable elements, elevating notch rear-sight, automatic loading tap at breech, plain 9 1/2in. air-chamber, the top of cylinder etched 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO LTD' over THE CLUB .177 AIR RIFLE' over 'MADE IN ENGLAND' (all etching bright and clear), the wording partially obscured by applied period Parker Hale telescopic sight mounting dove-tailed blocks, black stove enamelled trigger unit fitted with a dedicated folding Parker Hale aperture sight, plain three-piece constructed walnut half-stock with ribbed heel and broad finger-grooves to fore-end, the underside of butt fitted with a fore-sight element holder (with elements), bakelite stock-bolt cover, concealed under-lever and fitted with sling swivels, the whole appearing very little used

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A RARE .25 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKII SERVICE', serial no. S7766, circa 1936, with matching number, 25 1/2in. barrel fitted with a ramp and blade fore-sight, push-button barrel release, elevating dove-tailed rear-sight to the barrel cradle, rotating bolt-handled barrel-lock, peep-sight to rear, blued air-chamber with model details and patents, trigger unit with makers name and address, no provision for safety catch, walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, ribbed horn heel-plate, the whole retaining much original blued finish Pre-1939

BSA, BIRMINGHAM AN EXTREMELY RARE .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILITARY PATTERN (LONG)', serial no. 388, circa 1913, second series with 20 3/4in. sighted barrel, military pattern ladder rear-sight, the air chamber engraved 'THE B.S.A. AIR RIFLE (MILITARY PATTERN) THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED SOLE MANUFACTURERS', trigger-block with dummy bolt, walnut military-style half-stock, iron heel-plate, the side-catch style underlever engraved 'B.S.A PATENTS 8761-04,725783-10. RD479972', loop for sling swivel on barrel and forwards of trigger-guard, traces of original finish with some mild frosting Pre-1939

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .410 (SMOOTHBORED 3IN. MAGNUM) 'THE ROSS' 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 18016, for 1893, 26in. superior nitro reproved octagonal barrel (bored to .410 smoothbore from .295 Rook ) with matt top-flat, original fore-sight and open sights removed and with dovetailed inserts, the sides engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98, NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 'PATENT No. 1294.' to the right and 'WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. .295 SEMI SMOOTH BORE' to the left, 3in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, manual side lever safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector mechanism, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, Hackett snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 4lb. 9oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

W. BARRETT & SON AN UNUSUAL .410 (3IN. SMOOTHBORED) SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 133, circa 1860 and likely conversion from needlefire, 23 15/16in. nitro reproved bold damascus octagonal barrel engraved 'W. BARRETT & SON. BURTON. ON. TRENT.' and (possibly) 'No. 3969' (indistinct), three folding leaf sights with white metal-inlaid sight lines and marked 50, 100 and 150, bead fore-sight, 3in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, some internal pits, needle-fire style action with later extractor mechanism fitted, hammer with pinfire needle pivot apertures plugged, bold acanthus scroll engraving with feathered bordering, reblued finish, 14 3/8in. stock including steel buttplate and with diminutive blank oval escutcheon, weight 5lb. 1oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

THOMAS HORSLEY & SON A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) 1863 PATENT PULL-BACK TOPLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 2151, for 1874, 26in. nitro proved octagonal barrel (smoothbored to .410 likely from .360 rook), the top flat file cut and engraved at the breech end 'THOMAS HORSLEY & SON MAKERS YORK PATENT', bead fore-sight, dove-tailed standing notch rear sight with two folding leafs with white metal inlaid sight lines, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl., Horsley patent action incorporating barrel bolting patent No. 2410 of 1st October 1863, carved scrolled standing breech, the pull back toplever with 'PATENT 2410', non-rebounding back-action lock with replacement hammer and bolted hammer safe, triggerguard with integral skeletal pistolgrip, border engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock, semi-beavertail fore-end with cross-pin release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 3oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

CROSMAN, USA A .22 MULTI-PUMP PNEUMATIC AIR-RIFLE, MODEL '101', no visible serial number, series 3 version circa 1946-50, with black painted 20in. barrel, bolt action black painted alloy receiver marked 'CROSMAN ARMS COMPANY, MADE IN USA, PATENTED ROCHESTER N.Y.' in an embossed circle, large ringed cocking piece to rear, knurled peep-sight, wood semi pistol-grip butt-stock with blued heel-plate, wood fore-arm, the whole retaining the majority of its factory finish and generally in collectors external condition

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL ''A' PREFIX STANDARD', serial no. A1789. for 1936, with blued 17in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, tap-loading breech, plain air-chamber etched 'THE BSA STANDARD AIR RIFLE .177 BORE (No.1)' bisected by the 'Piled Arms' trademark above 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO LTD ENGLAND, PATENTED, SOLE MAKERS' over three lines of various countries patents (etching faded but quite legible), single hole trigger unit with weight of pull adjuster to front of guard, walnut saw-handled butt-stock with pressed chequered panels incorporating the letters 'BSA', ribbed end to butt, no provision for fore-end and push-button under-lever, the whole retaining much original finish Pre-1939

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A .22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKII SERVICE', serial no. S1100, circa 1934, with matching number, 25 1/2in. barrel fitted with a ramp and blade fore-sight, push-button barrel release, elevating dove-tailed rear-sight to the barrel cradle, rotating bolt-handled barrel-lock, early-style 'L' shaped peep-sight to rear, blued air-chamber with model details and patents, trigger unit with makers name and address, swinging safety catch, walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, ribbed horn heel-plate, the whole retaining a strong amount of original blued finish (faded to air chamber) Pre-1939

C.G. BONEHILL, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .177 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE BRITANNIA 'COX'S PATENTS'', serial no. 422, circa 1907, with two stage 22 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed front-sight and rear-sight of one standing notch with additional folding leaf, the top of breech signed 'COX'S PATENT' and 'C.G. BONEHILL SOLE MANUFACTURER', the side of breech stamped 'THE BRITANNIA' over 'REG'D TRADE MARK' combined with a figure of Britannia, seated, stirrup barrel locking latch, slanted air-chamber with applied walnut comb, cocking link housing the trigger-unit stamped 'RD394207', the whole retaining traces of finish Pre-1939

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A RARE .177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKI', serial no. 464, circa 1927, with blued 19in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, plain barrel release block with sliding locking catch, plain blued air chamber, left hand side of breech housing etched with 'REGISTERED' and the 'winged bullet' trademark, right side of air-chamber etched with 'PATENTS GRANTED' above ten countries patents in five lines, the left side etched 'WEBLEY AIR RIFLE MKI, the trigger housing stamped 'MANUFACTURED BY WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON' and fitted with a rotating safety catch, the underside of block with trigger adjustment screw marked 'ADJUST PULL', the right hand side with serial number to rear, walnut saw-handled pistol-grip half-stock (cracked and repaired at wrist), plain iron heel-plate, the whole retaining much original finish but etching faded and barely legible in places Pre-1939

BSA, BIRMINGHAM AN EARLY .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'BSA AIR-RIFLE', serial no. 1403, for 1906, with tapering 19 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, loading tap at breech with side retaining screw, plain air-chamber marked 'BSA AIR RIFLE - LINCOLN JEFFERIES' PATENT' over 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LD.', single pin trigger unit with weight adjuster to front of guard, chequered walnut saw-handled pistol-grip butt-stock stamped with the BSA 'Piled Arms' trademark and fitted with an iron heel-plate, no provision for fore-end and 'spade' style under-lever, strong traces of original finish remaining Pre-1939

CROSMAN, USA A .22 MULTI-PUMP PNEUMATIC REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL '102', no visible serial number, circa 1935, with black painted 20in. barrel, bolt action blued breech marked 'MFD BY CROSMAN ARMS CO. ROCHESTER N.Y. on the left side and 'CROSMAN .22 PAT. OCT. 28 1924, OTHER PATENTS PENDING' and fitted with ten-shot tube magazine, black painted alloy receiver, knurled cocking piece to rear, peep-sight to top of breech, wood semi pistol-grip butt-stock with colour-hardened heel-plate, chequered wood fore-arm, the whole retaining the majority of its factory finish and generally in collector's external condition Pre-1939

BSA, BIRMINGHAM AN EXTREMELY RARE .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILITARY PATTERN (LONG)', serial no. 119, circa 1908/9, first series with 20 1/2in. sighted barrel (probably slightly shortened), military pattern ladder rear-sight, the air chamber engraved 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED', the trigger-block with dummy bolt later engraved 'BSA MILITARY AIR RIFLE' and cleaned of finish, walnut military-style half-stock, the butt probably replaced with one from a service rifle and fitted with a brass heel-plate, the spade-catch style underlever engraved 'LINCOLN JEFFERIES PATENT' (possibly replaced), loop for sling swivel on barrel and forwards of trigger-guard, strong amount of apparent original finish to metalwork Pre-1939

W.W. GREENER, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM A RARE .177 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE GREENER AIR RIFLE', serial no. 472, circa 1935, with blued 20in. rifled barrel, ramp fore-sight with dove-tailed blade, standing notch rear-sight with elevation screw, the side of breech block stamped with the serial number and 'No.1 BORE', large rotating cammed locking catch, plain air-chamber engraved 'THE GREENER AIR RIFLE' over 'W.W. GREENER LTD, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM' over 'PATENT No. 411520' (all possibly applied post manufacture), plain walnut butt-stock with saw-backed pistol-grip and blued iron heel-plate, blued iron trigger-guard with trigger adjustment screw and one-piece cocking link, the whole retaining much apparently original blued finish Pre-1939

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER TARGET AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MK3 SUPERTARGET', serial no. B7017, for 27th April 1974, with blued, tapering 18 1/2in. barrel, tunnel fore-sight with removable element on a special dove-tail base, no provision for rear-sight, blued air-chamber, the mid-section stamped 'SUPERTARGET', the rear with the make and model details forwards of the trigger-block, the top of trigger block mounted with a short rail and fitted with a period 'Anschutz' diopter match rear-sight, varnished walnut half-stock with plastic circular 'WEBLEY' medallion inlet to left hand side of butt, blued under-lever with push-button release, the whole in fine condition

A SCARCE 8mm CO2-POWERED AIR-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'GIFFARD'S PATENT', serial no. 5029, circa 1880, with 25 1/4in. barrel (signature deliberately erased), dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight with slide on spring-steel fore-sight protector, adjustable rear-sight, scroll engraved breech-section with round aperture rotating loading tap, the top front stamped with a balloon motif, exposed hammer, under-barrel reservoir with three milled bands and bearing the serial number '7190', walnut chequered butt-stock with hard-rubber heel-plate moulded with a balloon above the words 'PAUL GIFFARD INVENTEUR', traces of probable original finish throughout Pre-1939

CHARLES ROSSON, DERBY & NORWICH A FULL-COLOUR ADVERTISING CARD IN GLAZED FRAME, TOGETHER WITH A FURTHER FRAMED AND GLAZED ADVERT, the card circa 1895 and measuring approximately 17in. x 11in. and titled 'CHARLES ROSSON GUN MAKER' over 'Patentee of the only Automatic Machine which produces cartridges perfectly made & which are unattainable by any system of Manual loading however carefully applied' with a central image of said machine flanked by depictions of various Rosson cartridges, the lower board stating various virtues of the cartridges loaded by said machine above the '4 MARKET HEAD, DERBY' address, the later stained oak frame measuring 19 1/4in. x 25 1/2in., the second an original black and white advertising sheet stating '8-1sts AT THE NORFOLK BISLEY, dated for 1911 and including prices for rifle cartridges, Rampant Horse Street, Norwich address, later frame measuring 13in. x 17 3/4in.

NOBEL, LONDON A RARE FRAMED AND GLAZED BIG GAME RIFLE CARTRIDGE ADVERTISING PRINT, circa 1900 and measuring 32 1/2in. x 24 3/4in. to the outside of the frame, the landscape print depicting hunters in khaki in howdahs on Indian elephants and also on horseback engaging tigers in grasslands, the wood frame border embossed with depictions of .450 Express and 6.5mm (.256) Mannlicher cartridges, the lower edge marked 'CARTRIDGES FOR BIG GAME', small gummed label on reverse for a showroom at Galstaun Mansions, 12F Park Street, Calcutta

A LARGE FRAMED AND GLAZED ADVERTISING POSTER FOR ELEY CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, circa 1890 and measuring 35 1/2in. x 30 1/2in., the top edge with applied strip stating 'GRAND PRIX, PARIS, 1889', the remainder laid out cartridge board fashion with depictions of gold medals and lifesize illustrations of shotgun cartridge hulls, wads, top-cards and metallic rifle and pistol ammunition, the lower edge marked 'BIRMINGHAM, LONDON, LIEGE, BELGIUM', good colour retention but backing of frame replaced

TWO RARE KYNOCH-NOBEL POINT OF SALE INFORMATION CARDS, circa 1953, both approximately 8in. x 12in., the first featuring an illustration of a prowling lion above 'KYNOCH RIFLE CARTRIDGES, UNSURPASSED FOR RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY, the top with 'NOBEL' trade-mark, the reverse with details of the African lion and the big cat species together with ballistic information on calibres from .280 Rimless to .600 Nitro Express, the second with an image of a prone rifle shooter facing the viewer above 'IF YOU WANT POSSIBLES USE NOBEL'S .22 LONG RIFLE CARTRIDGES, again with the 'NOBEL' trade-mark above, the reverse with information and test groups of the ammunition and a recommendation to use in BSA rifles

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A GOOD .177 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'CADET MAJOR', serial no. CA76521, made between 1949-55, with blued 18 1/2in. barrel (small area of refinishing), dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, plain blued air-chamber etched on the top with 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD, CADET-MAJOR .177 AIR-RIFLE, MADE IN ENGLAND' and with a central 'piled arms' trademark, beech half-stock with ribbed heel and impressed 'BSA' trademark to left side of butt, some light staining to furniture but generally collectors condition

PERNSDORFFER, GERMANY A FINE 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE WITH GILDED MOUNTS, no visible serial number, circa 1760, with swamped octagonal 27in. barrel, dove-tailed brass fore-sight surrounded by engraved scrolls on a stippled ground, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf and carved and engraved foot, the breech-end with similar engraved scrolls to the muzzle, square socket for peep-sight to top-tang (sight absent), flat bevel-edged lock with pointed tail and signed behind the frizzen spring 'PERNSDORFFER, ANSBACH', the lockplate relief carved and engraved with a scene of dogs hunting a stag, relief scroll engraved cock, relief moulded face to the frizzen, walnut full-stock with raised cheek-piece and relief carved with running vines to wrist, heel and fore-end, carved borders to the ramrod channel, rococco scroll relief moulded gilt brass sliding patchbox cover, heel-plate, trigger-guard bow, sideplate, nose-cap and ramrod pipes (some wear to gilding), double set triggers and fitted with swivels for sling

BAKER, LONDON A .550 FLINTLOCK SPORTING-TARGET RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1820, with twist steel octagonal 31 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat marked 'GUNMAKER TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE REGENT', dove-tailed fore-sight with later tunnel protector, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, the breech-block inlet with a gold poincon marked 'BAKER, LONDON' together with a fleur-de-lys, gold line to rear of breech, trophy engraved top-tang, socket mounted at wrist containing an adjustable peep-sight, border engraved bevel-edged lock signed in a gold poincon similar to the breech, pierced cock with sliding safe behind, rainproof pan, walnut half-stock with chequered semi pistol-grip butt, raised cheek-piece, long engraved iron patch-box, iron furniture and provision for under-barrel ramrod (missing), weight approximately 8 1/2lb., overall length 47in.

A GOOD .625 BAKER PATTERN 1805 FLINTLOCK SERVICE RIFLE MARKED TO THE 1ST BATTALION 95TH (RIFLE ) REGT. serial no A / 48, with 30 1/2ins twist iron barrel rifled with seven grooves, and stamped with the Kings proofs, fitted with a sword bayonet bar at muzzle, the front-sight being a blade on a thin base, the rear-sight with a fixed vee leaf and a single hinged leaf, flat pattern lock stamped "TOWER" on the tail and bearing the crown "G.R." cypher to the centre together with the small crown arrow ordnance inspection stamp, and having the raised semi-waterproof pan, border line engraved flat ring neck cock, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock with slit pattern fore-end devised that the ramrod would not stick or jam, the butt with cheek rest on the left side and on the right is fitted a rectangular brass patchbox containing a set of original Baker implements, scroll trigger-guard, and two rammer pipes, the butt-cap engraved '95th / 1 / A / 48', the rifle is complete with its sling swivels and correct ramrod. A good example of a rare and iconic rifle

A GOOD .625 FLINTLOCK BAKER VOLUNTEER TARGET / MATCH RIFLE BY WILLIAM MOORE, no visible serial number, with 30 1/4in. iron twist barrel professionally rebrowned and having a gold-lined touch-hole, fitted with sword bayonet bar at muzzle, small blade front-sight, three leaf back-sight, the flat at the breech engraved with the makers name "WM. MOORE, RIFLE GUNMAKER 118 WHITE CHAPEL HIGH ST. LONDON" the barrel is rifled with 11 grooves, plain flat bevelled lockplate with stepped tail and bolt safety, the makers name "W. MOORE" set in a recess in a gold block to the centre, vee shaped rainproof pan and roller to frizzen spring, and swan-neck cock, the lock is detented and the rifle has a set trigger, brass-mounted full walnut stock with finely chequered wrist, and raised cheek-rest, the fore-end is of the slit pattern dating the rifle to after 1805, the mounts include scroll trigger-guard, rectangular patchbox and two rammer pipes, the rifle is fitted with its original adjustable peep-sight and complete with its sling swivels and rammer. The stock with an old and expertly executed repair to the stock by the lock.

A .36 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT PLAINS-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, American circa 1840 and probably from one of the Southern States, with octagonal 36in. barrel, white metal dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the breech-end marked with two letters, possibly 'C.F.', solid plain top-tang, drum-style nipple-boss with large squared vent-plug, flat bar-action lock of flint form engraved with borderlines and a standing shooter at the tail (possible traces of a signature below drum), working replacement hammer, walnut 'roman-nose' half-stock stained in imitation of stripey maple, border engraved 'hand-mirror' shaped isolated brass patchbox to right side of butt, further brass furniture including crescent heel-plate with dome-topped spur and flat toe-plate, trigger guard bow with finger spur to lower tang, engraved crescent inlet to the raised cheek-piece, oval escutcheon to wrist, engraved narrow side-plate, pewter fore-end cap and replacement wood ramrod

A .44 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, American circa 1840 and of so-called 'Kentucky' style, with octagonal 38in. barrel, applied white metal fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the top-flat at breech marked with stylised stars and loose scrolls, solid plain top-tang, drum-style nipple-boss, flat plain bar-action lock of flint form, working replacement hammer, walnut 'Roman-nose' full-stock stained in imitation of stripey maple, unusual raised half-circle cheek-piece, brass furniture including crescent heel-plate with faceted-topped spur and flat toe-plate, trigger guard bow with finger spur to both rear of guard and lower tang, double set triggers, single side-nail, plain brass fore-end cap, faceted ramrod thimbles and replacement wood ramrod

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON A RARE BOXED .177 & .22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL 'MKII TARGET', serial no. 35511, late version circa 1928-30, with 7in. barrels for both calibres, stepped air-chamber marked 'WEBLEY AIR PISTOL MARK II (TARGET MODEL)' together with 'MADE IN ENGLAND' and six lines of patents on the right hand side and 'WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON' together with five lines of patents on the left, rotating safe above and behind the trigger, chequered 'W&S' monogrammed hard rubber grips and adjustable trigger with locking screw, the whole retaining virtually all its apparently original blued finish and complete with its makers card carton (staining to label otherwise sound) retaining the lower half of a card carton of sample pellets and an original flyer for this pistol and the MKII Service air-rifle Pre-1939

F. MORGENROTH, GERMANY A FINE 20-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING-RIFLE WITH PAKTONG MOUNTS, no visible serial number, first quarter of the 19th century with later conversion to percussion, the octagonal to sixteen-sided twist iron 31 1/4in. barrel signed in gold 'MORGENROTH IN GERNRODE' flanked by gilt running vines, the breech end inlet with a standing stag in white metal, gold borders to the breech-block, dove-tailed white metal fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the foot inlet with gilt scrolls, engraved top-tang, the top-nail bordered with a gold band, flat bar-action lock signed in gold 'F. MORGENROTH IN GERNRODE' and engraved with a broad acanthus leaf border to lower edge, the top-edge behind snail engraved with rolling clouds and lightning bolts, the tail carved and molded transforming into the head of a boar, the hammer carved and moulded as a winged mythical beast, the original frizzen replaced with a hinged nipple guard safe, all with applied and inlet gold detail, finely chequered walnut full-stock, the chequered panels of complex shape with leaf-carved borders, a relief carved recumbent stag in a woodland setting behind the raised and moulded cheek-piece, the heel carved with a broad oak-leaf border and fitted with a wooden patchbox lid relief carved with the head of a stag, gamescene engraved and moulded paktong heel-plate, crowned escutcheon to wrist, broad engraved paktong pillar trigger-guard bow with raised scrolled lower tang, double set triggers, broad pierced and engraved paktong barrel-band, engraved paktong ramrod throat and roll-ended thimbles, horn tipped wood ramrod and fittings for sling

AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME SIGNED 'J.S.F. BOTHA, CAPE TOWN', no visible serial number, circa 1865, with rebrowned twist 28 1/4in. octagonal barrel (possibly slightly shortened) and signed on the top-flat 'J.S.F. BOTHA, CAPE TOWN', dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight of three flush folding un-notched leaves, borderline engraved long top-tang (repaired at tip), borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'J.S.F. BOTHA with scroll engraving around the pin apertures, borderline engraved hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture except white metal nose-cap and barrel key escutcheons and replacement brass tipped wood ramrod

CONWAY, MANCHESTER A RARE 12mm PERCUSSION SWING-BREECH GALLERY-RIFLE, MODEL 'BERENGER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1835, with octagonal to round ribbon-twist damascus 20 3/4in. micro-rifled barrel, bead fore-sight, standing notch aperture rear-sight, scroll engraved action body signed in a banner on the right 'CONWAY' and 'MANCHESTER' in a similar banner to the left, angled top to breech and radiused under-side, the central section with circular horizontally rotating breech block operated via a locking swing lever mounted below, the breech accepting a special cap and ball, borderline and scroll engraved long top-tang, concealed boxlock action with exposed dummy hammer acting as the cocking lever, chequered walnut straight-hand skeleton butt-stock, iron heel-plate, engraved trigger-guard bow and walnut full-length fore-end, traces only of original colour and finish

W.G. RAWBONE, CAPETOWN A 13-BORE & .700 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED CAPE-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with heavy re-browned 32in. barrels, the flat top-rib signed 'W.G. RAWBONE, MAKER CAPE TOWN', dove-tailed nickel blade fore-sight, rear-sight with three folding leaves, engraved rib-end at breech inlet with a gold poincon amateurly initialled 'E.B.', nickel plugs, engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'W.G. RAWBONE', walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture, two plain iron ramrod thimbles and period wood ramrod

SWINBURN & SON, BIRMINGHAM, A RARE AND HISTORIC .524 DOUBLE BARRELLED JACOB'S PERCUSSION RIFLE, no visible serial number, with 24in. barrels rifled with four deep grooves (Jacob's rifling), lug for sword bayonet at muzzle marked " S & S / 165" numbered for its individually fitted bayonet, the rifle is fitted with its Jacobs pattern long range leaf and ladder sights, three leaves graduated for 100, 200 and 300 yards and the 5 in, ladder from 400 to 2000 yds, the back-action locks stamped with the makers name "SWINBURN & SON / 1859", iron mounted walnut half stock, mounts include butt-plate, scroll trigger-guard and circular patchbox inscribed with the legend "JACOB'S RIFLES", the rifle is complete with its unique and original rammer.

SHARPS USA, A .52 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING CAVALRY CARBINE 'NEW MODEL 1859', serial no 63,387, with 22in. round barrel rifled with six grooves, stamped "SHARPS RIFLE MANUF. CO. HARTFORD CONN." and at the breech "NEW MODEL 1859", and bearing the serial number 63,387 on the action tang, fitted with a tangent rearsight the ladder missing, block and blade front-sight, the lock marked to centre "SHARPS PAT. OCT. 5TH 1852" and at the top just below the pellet primer mechanism "R. S. LAWRENCE PATENT APRIL 12TH 1859", pellet primer top and mechanism missing, iron mounted two piece walnut stock with iron butt trap and side rib, ring missing (fore-end cracked and repaired).

A .450 PERCUSSION PENNSYLVANIAN STYLE RIFLE SIGNED B&S, NEW YORK, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with heavy 37 3/4in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat stamped 'B&S NEW YORK', nickel dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, scroll engraving and twin white-metal bands at breech, long scroll engraved top-tang, unsigned border and scroll engraved back-action lock with dolphin headed hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, the raised cheek-piece inlet with a white-metal depiction of a squirrel, white-metal furniture including crescent heel-plate with pierced toe-plate, complex patch-box to right hand side, spurred and scrolled trigger guard and nose-cap and ramrod throat, double set triggers and plain ramrod thimbles (one detached but present) and brass mounted wood ramrod

JAMES PURDEY, LONDON A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 2057, completed on 23rd May, 1833, with rebrowned octagonal 29in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'J. PURDEY, No. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, bead fore-sight with tunnel protector, rear-sight of two folding leaves and single standing notch, twin platinum lines to the angled breech, platinum vented plug, scroll engraved top-tang with a leopard's head engraved at the front, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action lock also featuring a recumbent stag and signed 'PURDEY', engraved sliding safe behind the engraved dolphin headed hammer, chequered walnut half-stock with raised cheek-piece, iron furniture including chequered spur to the lower tang, single set trigger, horn fore-end tip and heavy duty horn-tipped mahogany ramrod

BURNSIDE RIFLE COMPANY, USA, A GOOD .54 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING '5TH MODEL' CARBINE, serial no 11782, with 21in. rifled barrel fitted with pinched blade front-sight and leaf battle sights to 500 yards, the barrel stamped "CAST STEEL" (faint) the action body fitted with a side rib and ring and stamped "BURNSIDE PATENT / MODEL OF 1864", (faint) breech block and action body stamped with the serial number 11,782, back action lock stamped in two lines "BURNSIDE RIFLE CO / PROVIDENCE / R.I." two piece iron mounted walnut stock, with half fore-end with sping retailed barrel band, the butt with iron crescent style butt-plate, and stamped with two clear inspecting officers cartouches on the wrist. A good specimen with some finish and better than most

A .577 ENFIELD 'PATTERN 1853, 3RD MODEL' THREE-BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, no visible serial number, with 39in. barrel rifled with three grooves, fitted with block and blade front sights and ladder rear-sight graduated to 900 yards, the breech struck with Enfield ordnance inspection stamps, the lock struck with the crown "V,R." cypher on the tail and "ENFIELD 1859" to centre together with the small crown arrow inspection stamp, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock and three screw clamping barrels bands all with Enfield inspection stamps, the butt bears the Enfield acceptance roundel downgraded to second class and "4 / 1882" (March 1882), the rifle is complete with its original Enfield marked rod

PATON & WALSH, PERTH A GOOD 16-BORE (BELTED BALL) PERCUSSION SPORTING-RIFLE WITH SPARE 20-BORE SHOT BARRELS, serial no. 2097, circa 1860, with browned twist 28in. two-groove rifle barrels, matted top-rib signed at breech 'PATON & WALSH 44 GEORGE ST. PERTH, MAKERS TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT', dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, fully engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar action locks signed 'PATON & WALSH' (traces of colour, one signature partially obscured by non-factory mainspring repair), chequered walnut half-stock with iron furniture and period mahogany ramrod, together with a later pair of 20-bore 28 3/4in. steel barrels circa 1910 with raised matted rib

A .577 'PATTERN 1853 3RD MODEL' ENFIELD PERCUSSION THREE-BAND SERVICE RIFLE, no 553, with 39in. barrel rifled with three grooves, struck with government proofs at the breech, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped with the crown "V.R." cypher on the tail and "1863 / TOWER" to the centre, regulation brass mounted figured full walnut stock, the butt stamped with two Ordnance roundels, one for the Birmingham inspectorate and the other for the Pimlico repair and refurbishment depot, dated 1864, the underside of the butt stamped with the contractors name "SCOTT", the butt-cap tang engraved "V / LCS / 40 / 553", indicating issue to the Leicestershire Rifle Volunteers 40th Company, complete with its sling swivels and original rod

A .577 'PATTERN 1856 VOLUNTEER' TWO-BAND SHORT RIFLE, with 33in. barrel having a break off or hook breech, rifled with three grooves, block and blade front sight, ladder rear-sight and fitted with a bayonet lug at muzzle, borderline engraved lock, plain except for some foliate decoration on the tail, the hammer engraved to match, iron mounted figured full walnut stock with chequered wrist and fore-end, the butt-cap tang, the trigger guard and the nose cap all with some foliate engraving, complete with sling swivels a replacement leather sling and its original rod

G. FULLER, LONDON A CASED .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 74817, circa 1860, with reproved blued tapering 35in. barrel, the top signed 'GEO'E FULLER 280 STRAND LONDON', the short rib at breech 'WHITWORTH PATENT' (all refreshed), replacement dove-tailed tunnel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, the borderline and scroll engraved top-tang mounted with a later plate for an adjustable vernier tang-sight (included), border and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed 'GEO FULLER', engraved dolphin-head hammer, expertly re-stocked with a chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock, engraved iron furniture and no provision for ramrod, the whole restored throughout and together with a wood case, recompartmented and lined in green baize, also restored

JOSEPH HARKOM, EDINBURGH A CASED 16-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING RIFLE FOR BELTED BALL, serial no. 364, circa 1840, with re-browned damascus 30in. barrels, the broad matted top-rib signed 'JOSEPH HARKOM EDINBURGH', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, rear-sight with five folding leaves, lion's head engraved at breech-end and farsi inscription to top of left hand barrel, breech-blocks with platinum plugs, fully scroll-engraved top-tang, flat bar-action border engraved locks with game scenes of stags and deer, signed 'HARKOM', sliding safes forwards of the scroll-engraved hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with gold shield-shaped escutcheon at wrist, chequered iron heel-plate, trigger-guard engraved en-suite with the locks, chequered pistol-grip tang and original ramrod (taped repair at tip), together with a period brass-cornered oak storage case, brass flush-fitting ring handle to the lid with a brass escutcheon engraved 'MR J.J. ECKFORD, 6TH REGT BENGAL N I', re-compartmented and lined in green baize and including a leather covered powder flask, cap-tin and period cleaning tools, the inner lid bearing a 'Harkom' trade label

CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON A FINE CASED 40-BORE PERCUSSION OVAL-BORED DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 3063, for 1858-59, with browned 31in. damascus barrels, blade fore-sight, dove-tailed rear-sight with three folding blades, platinum line and engraved rib-end to the colour hardened breech, vented platinum plugs, borderline and scroll engraved colour hardened bar-action locks signed in banners 'C. LANCASTER, LONDON', sliding safes forwards of the engraved dolphin headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with inlet colour hardened iron patch-box to rear of right hand side of butt, the lid engraved with a herd of deer led by a stag, the hinge engraved with scrolls, chequered iron heel-plate with scroll engraved top-spur also featuring a standing gundog, trigger-guard tang with chequered pistol-grip spur, rutting stags engraved to the trigger-guard bow, pineapple finial and ramrod throat and original brass-mounted ebony ramrod, the whole retaining much apparently original finish and colour, complete with its original oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, original parchment trade-label attached to inner lid and containing a number of period accessories including the original numbered mould, shaped wad-punch and leather covered powder-flask, leather sling, caps and a ball-starter

T. KENNEDY, KILMARNOCK A COMPOSED CASED PAIR OF 13-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED BELTED-BALL GUNS, serial no's. 266 & 268, circa 1855, with re-browned stub-twist 30in. barrels, broad flat sighting rib signed 'T. KENNEDY KILMARNOCK' and 'RIFLE-MAKER TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, rear-sight with three flush folding leaves, a stags head and bands engraved at breech, fully scroll engraved top-tang surrounding a recumbent leopard on one gun and a stag on the other, platinum plugs, flat border and scroll engraved bar action locks signed 'T. KENNEDY', the forward portion of the locks on one gun engraved with a running stag on the left and a leopard on the right, the other with border and scroll, scroll engraved dolphin headed hammers, walnut chequered half-stocks, long-spurred iron heel-plates, border and scroll engraved trigger-guards with pistol-grip spurs, pineapple finials, scroll engraved ramrod throats an original brass mounted ebony ramrods, one gun with repaired damage to fore-end, the other with inlet repair forwards of right lock together with a period walnut storage case with internal lift-out tray, compartmented and relined in green baize and containing a number of period accessories including a ball mould, two powder flasks, two wad punches, caps and sundry cleaning accessories

A CASED 32-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with browned twist octagonal 30in. multi-grooved barrel, bead fore-sight, two folding leaves and standing notch rear-sight, nickel plug at breech, scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action lock engraved with a loose representation of a prowling tiger, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture (engraving rubbed), spurred and chequered lower tang, single set trigger and brass mounted mahogany ramrod, equipped with eyelets for sling and in a period brass bound walnut case relined and refitted in green baize also containing a period cap-tin

HAENEL, GERMANY A RARE .177 UNDER-LEVER REPEATING AIR-RIFLE WITH DRUM MAGAZINE, MODEL 'IV'E' REPETIER', serial no. 247, date-coded for December 1928, with 19in. barrel marked 'CAL 4.5m/m (.177)', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, the breech with linkage system rotating an 18-shot drum magazine, plain air-chamber signed 'HAENEL MOD IVE REP DRP A', walnut saw-handled butt-stock with pressed chequered semi pistol-grip, iron heel-plate, push-button under-lever, much original finish, fading to air-chamber and under-lever. Pre-1939

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKII SERVICE', serial no. S2140, circa 1935, with matching number, 25 1/2in. barrel fitted with a tunnel fore-sight, push-button barrel release, elevating dove-tailed rear-sight to the barrel cradle, rotating bolt-handled barrel-lock, peep-sight to rear, blued air-chamber with model details and patents (anti bear-trap device screw replaced), trigger unit with makers name and address, swinging safety catch, walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, ribbed horn heel-plate, the whole retaining much original blued finish Pre-1939

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .310 (CADET) SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA CONTRACT', serial no. 64981/26115, with issue stamp for July 1911, 25 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro adjustable rear-sight, silhouette of a kangaroo stamped to the nocksform, plain receiver signed by the makers on the left hand side and marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' together with 'VIC.' on the right, Martini-style under-lever action, plain walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, the right side of butt stamped with a roundel marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA MIL'Y FORCES' around 'VICTORIA', three-quarter length fore-end and iron barrel-band, fitted with 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

C. GUSTAV, SWEDEN AN 8x58mmR (KRAG) SINGLE-SHOT ROLLING-BLOCK RIFLE, MODEL 'SWEDISH CONTRACT REMINGTON', serial no. 12543, with bayonet, circa 1889 and with blued octagonal to round 33in. barrel, ramp fore-sight, standing notch and ladder rear-sight, colour hardened action, pale beech butt-stock hand inked 'No 13 SVENSKI REMINGTON GRUEN MODELL 1867/1889' (sic) and full-length fore-end with single iron barrel-band and nose-cap, much original finish throughout and complete with a cruciform blade socket bayonet for same, serial no. 9829 (no scabbard) Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

WEBLEY, BIRMINGHAM A .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1902 ROOK', serial no. 11096, circa 1904, with blued tapering 26 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed bead and folding ring fore-sight, short ladder rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, plain colour-hardened slab-sided receiver marked with the calibre to the left side and Webley's 'winged bullet' trademark and patent to the right, dropping hammerless pillar breech, the top-tang cut with a dove-tail for a vernier sight (sight absent), chequered walnut half pistol-grip butt-stock with ribbed heel, colour hardened under-lever and trigger housing, chequered walnut splinter fore-end and fitted with eyelets for a sling, together with a copy of the book 'British Single-Shot Rifles Volume 6' by Wal Winfer. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A. WESPI, BERNE A 7.5x53 (SWISS) SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI TYPE', serial no. 82, circa 1910, with blued octagonal blind-fluted barrel, shallow ramp with dove-tailed broad fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight on a moulded dove-tail rail, the rail marked 'ROBERT WIDMER, BIENNE' forwards of the rear-sight and 'ACIER FONDU' behind, plain brushed bright receiver signed on the left 'A. WESPI A BERNE', dropping feed-ramp, chequered walnut butt-stock with raised cheek-piece, the right side of butt with a small white metal oval escutcheon engraved 'P. TIECHE COMTE TAVANNES', iron Swiss-style heel-plate, complex trigger guard forming the under-lever and with double set triggers, chequered walnut half fore-end with schnabel tip and swivels for sling, the front swivel bearing two lead competition inspection seals 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).

WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm RIMFIRE BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 1869/71 VETTERLI, serial no. 61913, circa 1872, with blued 33 1/8in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, rounded bolt-action receiver body with loading aperture to the right and hinged loading gate, replacement sliding dust-cover for the bolt, walnut straight hand butt-stock, iron heel-plate and spurred trigger-guard, three-quarter length walnut fore-end with squared chequering and concealed magazine tube, under-barrel iron clearing rod, two iron barrel-bands and moulded nose-cap 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).

STRONG FIRE ARMS CO. USA AN ULTRA-RARE .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT DELUXE RIFLE, MODEL 'DICKERMANS PAT.', serial no. 1494, for 1886, with blued two-staged octagonal to round 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MFD BY THE STRONG FIRE ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN', border and scroll engraved off-set top-lever break-open colour hardened hammerless action signed in a banner to both sides 'A. DICKERMAN PAT. AUG. 4 1885.', sunken sides to the action above the trigger, the right face with large monogram within a circular border 'S.I.W', the left with '86' within a circular border, chequered highly figured walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, the wrist fitted with a vernier peep-sight, chequered horn heel-plate, engraved trigger guard bow with plain trigger and sliding safety button within the guard, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with push-button release to tip, the whole retaining much finish and colour Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. USA A 10.4mm (VETTERLI C/F) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'PEABODY 1862/68 ', serial no. 6803, circa 1870, with central fire 27 1/2in. sighted barrel, the action marked 'PEABODY'S PAT. JULY. 22. 1862, MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R.I.' on the left side (rubbed), plain back-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock, the serial number stamped below the rear-sight, iron mounts including two sprung barrel-bands, iron sling mounts, iron under-barrel cleaning rod, traces of finish throughout 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).