BSA, BIRMINGHAM FOR ARMY & NAVY CSL AN UNUSUAL .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'STANDARD', serial no. S71503, conforming to the 'Improved Model 'D'' configuration of 1913-14, with tapering 19 1/4in. barrel marked on the top 'ARMY & NAVY CSL'D LONDON', dove-tailed fore-sight designed to take a folding ring sight (base only present), elevating notch rear-sight, loading tap at breech, blued air-chamber etched 'THE BSA STANDARD AIR RIFLE .22 BORE' bisected by the 'Piled Arms' trademark over 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD. ENGLAND' over 'SOLE MAKERS' (faded but legible), single hole trigger unit fitted with intercepting sear and adjuster mounted through the front of the trigger guard bow, walnut saw-handled butt-stock with flush folding peep-sight inlet to top of the grip (elevating screw replaced, some chipping to rear of inletting), ribbed heel, no provision for fore-end, side-catch under-lever with patent dates and a strong amount of finish remaining. Pre-1939
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 10259, circa 1887, 28in. nitro reproved octagonal barrel (smoothbored to .410 from .295 rook), file cut top flat, open sights with two folding leaf sights, white metal sight lines and marked 50, 100 and 150, bead fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON. .295 SEMI SMOOTH BORE. WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS, 1883.' 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, non-selective ejector, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with crosspin release and replacement wood, weight 5lb. 9oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKII SERVICE, FIRST SERIES', serial no. S760, circa 1932-33, with matching number 26in. dove-tailed detachable barrel (currently frozen) fitted with a ramp fore-sight, twin folding leaf rear-sights and marked below the rear-sight 'PATENT APPLIED FOR', the barrel cradle with curved locking spring, turn bolt barrel lock, provision for an 'L' shaped peepsight to back of receiver (absent), blued air chamber marked with the model details and five lines of patents, trigger unit marked with the maker's name and fitted with a rotating safety catch to the right hand side, walnut chequered half pistol semi saw-backed butt-stock, horn heel-plate and no provision for fore-end, the whole mostly cleaned of finish with some staining. Pre-1939
A COLLECTION OF FOUR WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN PARADE BAYONETS, including a version for the Fire Brigade signed 'Carl Henkel', with 'S' shaped quillion, plated 9 3/4in. blade and furniture, chequered black plastic grips and complete with a black leather frog and painted scabbard, a parade bayonet with plated fittings for a Mauser rifle and signed 'P.S., Solingen' to the 7 5/8in. blade, also with black painted scabbard, chequered plastic grips and leather frog, another, similar by 'E.F. Horster' but with 9 3/4in. blade and the last with 10 1/4in. blade signed 'Puma' and of similar form but with stag grips, the right inlet with a small sig-rune roundel, black painted scabbard (small dent) and no frog. 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 60-BORE PNEUMATIC STOCK-RESERVOIR AIR-RIFLE FOR RENOVATION, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'ENGLISH TYPE', no visible serial number, WITH PUMP, circa 1840, with octagonal twist iron 30 1/2in. micro-rifled barrel, bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, squared action (traces of engraving) with tap-action loading and external 'hammer', butt reservoir-stock re-covered and painted gloss black, smooth walnut splinter fore-end, replacement brass under-barrel ramrod, the whole heavily cleaned with deep pitting and loss to detail, untested, together with an associated period pump (possibly the original) with turned ebony handles, missing foot-plate. Pre-1939
ALEXANDER HENRY, EDINBURGH A SCARCE BRASS MOUNTED OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE FOR A SMALL-FRAME FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, probably a .360, the leather exterior with triple borderline embossed lid, pierced brass corners, replacement straps and rear-mounted carry handle, the pigskin lined interior with compartments for turn-screws, oil bottles and accessories, the inside of lid with 'South Saint Andrew Street' parchment label (lid panel starting to detach from frame), complete with key, interior rifle compartment 42 1/2in. overall.
BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE BSA AIR-RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL 'D') LIGHT MODEL', serial no. 63560, for 1913, with 17in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, hinged tap at breech, plain air-chamber marked 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL D) THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD. ENGLAND, SOLE MANUFACTURERS', single screw trigger unit, chequered walnut saw-handled butt, iron heel-plate, cast guard, no provision for fore-end and side-lever release catch to the under-lever, traces of finish. Pre-1939
A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE SIGNED COLLINS, no visible serial number, English circa 1820, with 30 1/4in. rebrowned octagonal barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight of one folding and one standing leaf, trophy engraved breech-block and top-tang, flat borderline and trophy engraved lock signed 'COLLINS' below the rainproof pan, carved ring-necked cock and roller frizzen spring, walnut half stock chequered at the wrist (repaired hairline crack to right side of grip), engraved brass furniture and blacked iron ramrod.
JOHN PARKER ESQ., LONDON, A .700 FLINTLOCK SPORTING-TARGET RIFLE, no visible serial number, dated for 1810, with twist octagonal 32in. barrel, the top-flat marked in gilt letters 'JOHN PARKER ESQ'R 1810' (small losses to inlay), bead fore-sight, the flat grooved for a later tunnel protector (absent), standing notch rear-sight with four replacement additional folding leaves, the breech block inlet with two gold lines, trophy engraved top-tang, socket mounted at wrist for a peep-sight (missing), border engraved bevel-edged lock (unsigned), swan-necked cock with later flash-guard, re-lined rainproof pan, finely chequered walnut half-stock with straight grip, raised cheek-piece, iron furniture and under-barrel ramrod, weight approximately 8 1/2lbs., overall length 47 3/4in..
H.W. MORTIMER, LONDON A RARE 8-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-RIFLE FROM THE ARSENAL OF THE NIZAM of HYDERABAD, inventory no. APX-187-EX-73, circa 1790, with rebrowned twist 32 1/2in. barrels signed on the breech-end of the barrels 'H.W. MORTIMER LONDON' and 'GUNMAKER TO HIS MAJESTY', dove-tailed fore-sight on screw-down mount, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves also on a screw-down mount, farsi script behind rear-sight, gold bands at breech, gold-lined touch-holes, broad double-screwed top-tang with carved sighting channel and engraved with the mask of a lioness further gold band, flat locks with moulded semi bevelled edges, stepped tails and signed 'H.W. MORTIMER' in script below the gold lined semi rain-proof pans (linings renewed), roller frizzens and swan-necked cocks, chequered walnut half-stock with raised carved cheek-piece, iron furniture including scrolled lower tang, single set triggers for both barrels, and substantial wood ramrod, inlet repair forwards of right lock and another around top-tang.
WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD., BIRMINGHAM A BOXED .22 BREAK-BARREL AIR RIFLE, MODEL 'OMEGA', serial no. 830009, circa 1986, with 17 1/2in. blued barrel fitted with a tunnel fore-sight, alloy adjustable rear-sight and below breech barrel-lock, blued air-chamber with machined rails for a telescopic sight, rear-mounted safety-catch, beech half-stock with chequered grip, rubber recoil pad and fitted with swivels, complete in its manufacturer's card and polystyrene carton, the whole appearing unused (not tested).
EL GAMO FOR ASI A RARE BOXED .22 BREAK-BARREL RECOILLESS AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'STATICAL', serial no. B14303, circa 1979, with blued 18in. barrel, ramp fore-sight with tunnel protector, micro adjustable rear-sight, blued air-chamber grooved for a telescopic sight, central oil-hole, the breech area mounted with a foil sticker marked in red letters 'ASI STATICAL .22 RECOILLESS SYSTEM', black crackle finished receiver, beech butt-stock with raised cheek-piece and plastic heel-plate, separate beech fore-end, appearing unused in its maker's card carton (some damage to lid corners, rifle untested).
STERLING ARMAMENT CO. ENGLAND A BOXED .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'HR81', serial no. 1590, circa 1982, with mirror-blued 18in. barrel, black crackle-finish tunnel fore-sight with interchangeable elements, integral elevating and windage-adjustable rear-sight, the left hand side protector stamped 'PAT PENDING REGD DESIGN', the right hand side with maker and model details, mirror-blued bolt housing railed for a telescopic sight, black crackle-finished air-chamber, beech pistol-gripped half-stock with rubber ventilated recoil pad and colour-hardened trigger with black crackle-finished trigger-guard bow, the whole appearing in unfired condition together with its maker's original card carton depicting the rifle together with the Sterling Armaments revolver, submachine gun and assault rifle (end-flap gone) and polystyrene packing pieces.
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.
BURNSIDE RIFLE CO., USA A .54 BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION CAVALRY-CARBINE, MODEL 'BURNSIDE PATENT 4TH MODEL', serial no. 15629, circa 1863, with 21in. sighted barrel with brown stained finish, plain receiver, the front marked 'BURNSIDE PATENT MODEL OF 1864', two-piece chambered breech-block, back-action lock with traces of finish marked 'BURNSIDE RIFLE CO., PROVIDENCE. RI', walnut half-stock, rear sling mount, iron saddle-bar and ring, release catch within the under-lever, walnut splinter fore-end and iron barrel-band.
A 10.4mm PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED OBERNDORF, MODEL 'SWISS PATTERN 1851 INFANTRY RIFLE', no visible serial number, circa 1854, with octagonal to round 33in. barrel, the top-flat at breech signed 'OBERNDORF', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, long plain top-tang, plain hump-backed lock with sculpted hammer, walnut full-stock with heavy iron Swiss-style hooked heel-plate, spurred trigger guard bow, double set triggers, half length iron under-barrel ramrod pipe (ramrod missing) and traces of finish, rear sling swivel broken. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
GEORGE GIBBS, BRISTOL A .451 PERCUSSION MATCH-RIFLE FOR RENOVATION, serial no. 694, circa 1875, with round tapering Metford 36in. barrel signed 'METFORD PATENT 694' and 'GEORGE GIBBS, 29 CORN STREET BRISTOL', dove-tailed block only for an adjustable fore-sight, mounting base only for a ladder rear-sight, squared breech, platinum plug (nipple absent), the top-tang with a mount only for a vernier tang-sight, plain bar-action lock signed 'GEORGE GIBBS', chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock with iron heel-plate, beavertail fore-end with horn tip and no provision for ramrod, the whole with traces of finish below speckled surface corrosion. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE SPURIOUSLY SIGNED 'JOHN MANTON & SON, LONDON' serial no. 2585, possibly made in Belgium to the English style circa 1860, with expertly rebrowned damascus 30in. barrels, flat raised top-rib engraved 'JOHN MANTON & SON GUNMAKER TO THE ROYAL FAMILY, No.6 DOVER STREET, LONDON' in various scripts, dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, scroll engraved rib-end at breech, platinum vents, scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved colour-hardened bar-action locks (unsigned), scroll engraved hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture and replacement ebony ramrod.
BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL 'D')', serial no. 27396, for 1908/9, with 19 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, period blanking-plate in lieu of rear-sight, hinged tap at breech, plain air-chamber marked 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL D) THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY. ENGLAND, SOLE MANUFACTURERS' (rubbed but legible), single screw trigger unit, chequered walnut straight-hand butt stamped with the BSA 'Piled Arms' trademark to left hand side, factory fitted folding aperture sight inlet to top of trigger unit, iron heel-plate, cast guard, no provision for fore-end and spade release catch to the under-lever (hinge bolt replaced), traces of finish with some light surface corrosion. Pre-1939
BSF, GERMANY A SCARCE .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'S54', serial no. A5408 (6369), circa 1983, with blued 24in. barrel including a period detachable plastic 'Stealth' sound moderator with replacement fore-sight mount, applied alloy rear-sight, tap loading breech, blued air-chamber with applied telescopic sight rail and beech half-stock with finger-grooved fore-end, the rifle appearing little used and generally in collector's external condition.
A 7.5x53.5 STRAIGHT PULL BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'M1889 SCHMIDT-RUBIN', serial no. 86390, circa 1892, with blued 30 3/4in. barrel, blade fore-sight, tangent rear-sight, blind-fluted receiver with straight handled bolt fitted with bakelite toggle-ends, ring safe to rear, walnut full-stock, blued steel furniture including box magazine and twin barrel-bands, all matching visible numbers and much finish remaining. 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 .41 (10.4 VETTERLI) RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1862 PEABODY'S PATENT', serial no. 7132, circa 1866, with 33in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, the action marked 'PEABODY'S PAT., JULY. 22. 1862, MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R.I.' on the left side, plain back-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock, iron mounts including two sprung barrel-bands, iron sling mounts, iron under-barrel cleaning rod, strong amount of probable original finish remaining, overall length 51 1/2in., weight approximately 8 3/4lbs.. 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).
SPENCER, USA A .56-50 (SPENCER RIMFIRE) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CAVALRY CARBINE, MODEL 'SPENCER PATENT', serial no. 17054, circa 1863-65, with round 22in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight blade and folding ladder rear-sight, plain receiver with under-lever opening, the top of receiver stamped 'SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS PAT'D MARCH 6 1860 (rubbed), plain back-action side-mounted lock with external hammer, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with magazine tube concealed in the iron heel-plate, side mounted iron saddle bar and ring, walnut splinter fore-end with single iron barrel-band, strong traces of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 SYSTEM VETTERLI', serial no. 59993, circa 1872, with octagonal to round 33in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt housing with turned down bolt handle, side loading with gate-less aperture, walnut butt-stock and three-quarter length walnut fore-end with concealed magazine and square-chequered fore-grip, plain trigger, spurred trigger-guard, twin iron barrel-bands and nose-cap and iron under-barrel clearing rod. 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).
BONEHILL, BIRMINGHAM A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY TYPE', serial no. WK117752, circa 1900, with round tapering re-blued 29in. barrel, raised sighting rib with roll-engraved matting and signed in a panel 'C.G BONEHILL MAKER BIRMINGHAM', shallow ramp with blade fore-sight 'Africa' rearsight consisting of one standing notch, four folding leaves with platinum lines and one elevating ladder, borderline, scroll and gamescene engraved receiver (detail rubbed), dropping feed-ramp, thumb safe and tear-drop cocking indicator, renewed chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, original iron furniture, short under-lever and chequered walnut splinter fore-end with horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A 10.4mm (VETTERLI C/F) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE SIGNED M.W., MODEL '1870 CADET', serial no. 850, circa 1871, with octagonal to round 27in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, refinished tubular bolt housing with turned down handled bolt, walnut full-stock, with iron furniture and brass-tipped iron clearing rod,. 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 4mm (R/F ZIMMER) SINGLE-SHOT HAMMERLESS TARGET-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, probably German or Swiss circa 1920, with heavy octagonal 26in. 'barrel', the front 7 3/4in. housing the Zimmer mechanism, the mechanism loaded via an external lever mounted back from the muzzle, removable tunnel protected fore-sight on a colour hardened ramp, no provision for rear-sight, colour-hardened micro-adjustable pan-head peep-sight mounted to the top-tang, colour hardened hammerless receiver, chequered walnut half-stock with Tyrolean cheek-piece and heavy colour hardened Swiss-style heel-plate, decorative chequered panel to the right side of butt, moulded schnabel fore-end tip, complex colour-hardened finger-grooved trigger guard bow acting as the cocking lever, double set triggers and swivels for sling, the whole retaining virtually all its factory blue 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
I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY TYPE', serial no. 8045, circa 1900, with round 26in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, ladder rear-sight, the top of breech signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON', plain slab-sided receiver also signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS', Birmingham proofs, thumb safe and tear-drop cocking indicator, chequered walnut straight hand butt-stock, iron furniture and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, metal surfaces refinished. 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).
ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'MKII SECOND-CONTRACT MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. 2438, dated for 1888, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, 'Cape Government' markings to the nocksform, V.R. crown and model stamps to right hand side of receiver, tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut butt-stock, iron furniture, full military fore-end, bayonet lug to front barrel-band, clearing rod absent, fitted with a later leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1881 VETTERLI', serial no. 210091, circa 1883, with blued 33 1/8in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, blued rounded bolt-action receiver body with loading aperture to the right, walnut straight hand butt-stock, blued iron heel-plate and spurred trigger-guard, three-quarter length walnut fore-end with concealed magazine tube and iron clearing rod, single iron barrel-band and moulded nose-cap, light external staining and corrosion. 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).
MARLIN, USA A .32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL '1893 SPECIAL ORDER', serial no. 200168, circa 1898, with octagonal to round special order 24in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW-HAVEN C.T. U.S.A. PATENTED OCT 11 1887, APRIL 2 1889, AUGUST 1 1893', the left hand top-flat marked in script 'FOR BLACK POWDER', dove-tailed 'Rocky Mountain' nickel-bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, solid receiver marked on the top 'MARLIN SAFETY', top-tang marked 'MODEL 1893', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, squared finger-lever, plain walnut half-fore-end and three-quarter length under-barrel magazine-tube, strong amount of original finish throughout. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'NEPALESE MKIV MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. C5768, dated for 1888, with re-proved 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with 'N.E.P.' stamped below, short nocksform, V.R. crown and model stamps to right hand side of receiver, tear-drop cocking indicator, working replacement walnut butt-stock with blanked-off short-lever aperture, iron furniture including long under-lever, heel-plate with brass screws, full military fore-end, bayonet lug to front barrel-band, iron clearing rod, fitted with sling-swivels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDON A .577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL '2-BAND SNIDER', serial no. 1936, dated for 1871 but with later commercial 30 1/2in. barrel, period Birmingham proofs, replacement fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, later serial number to the side of breech, flip-open breech-block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', plain signed and dated military lock with crown mark to tail, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture and bayonet lug re-fitted at muzzle complete with a later leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
MAUSER, GERMANY A 9.5x60R (TURKISH) BOLT ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'TURKISH CONTRACT M1887', serial no. 163176, circa 1890, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, block and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, cyrillic marked ladder rear-sight, a Sultans tughra stamped to the nocksform, cyrillic marked action and bolt in the white, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture and appearing all matching numbers, under-barrel tubular magazine, provision for cleaning rod (missing), good condition throughout. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
G. GIBBS, BRISTOL A .461 (GIBBS) BACK-POSITION FALLING-BLOCK MATCH-RIFLE, MODEL 'GIBBS-FARQUHARSON', serial no. 14798, with a 34 1/2in. barrel engraved 'METFORD'S PATENT 1508. GEORGE GIBBS CORN ST. BRISTOL.' (some shallow pitting), block-mounted adjustable aperture fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, receiver with Farquharson number 621, scroll engraved cocking lever with chequered thumb-piece, receiver and furniture profusely engraved with fine acanthus and with central 'GEORGE GIBBS - BRISTOL' in an oval to the left side, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 13 1/4in. figured chequered pistolgrip stock with engraved iron pistolgrip-cap, the heel of stock with base mount for a back position vernier sight, replacement brass heel-plate and chequered walnut beavertail fore-end. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'NEPALESE MKIV MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. 1980, dated for 1886, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with 'N.E.P.' stamped below, long nocksform, V.R. crown and model stamps to right hand side of receiver, tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut butt-stock with roundel and issue stamps to '1908', iron furniture including long under-lever, heel-plate with brass screws, full military fore-end, bayonet lug to front barrel-band, iron clearing rod, fitted with sling-swivels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL '1885 HIGH-WALL', serial no. 105249, for 1918, with heavy octagonal 30in. barrel, the top left hand flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. USA.' and 'PATENTED OCTOBER 7 1879', marked with the calibre at breech, dove-tailed tunnel fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, plain re-blued high-wall falling-block action, central hammer, the top-tang fitted with a possibly period unsigned micro-adjustable folding offset peep-sight, refinished probable replacement walnut unchequered pistol grip butt-stock with raised cheek-piece and fitted with an iron chequered sporting heel-plate, single set trigger, walnut splinter fore-end with inlaid ebony tip, original finish except where noted. 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 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'COMMERCIAL MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. WR102157, circa 1885, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, plain receiver with short under-lever and thumb depression at the rear of receiver, walnut butt-stock, full length military style fore-end, iron furniture including two barrel-bands, the front equipped with bayonet lug and under-barrel iron clearing rod, the whole an older refinish. 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).
ARMY & NAVY, LONDON A .461 (GIBBS No.1) FALLING-BLOCK MATCH-RIFLE, MODEL 'WEBLEY'S PATENT' serial no's. 27461 & 9604, circa 1900 and built with an 1897 Webley action (number 9604) and rebarrelled circa World War One by George Gibbs with a re-blued gain-twist heavy round 36 1/2in. Metford segmentally rifled barrel, the top signed 'METFORDS PATENT 982' followed by 'GEORGE GIBBS, 29 CORN ST. BRISTOL' (re-applied), windage adjustable tunnel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, borderline and scroll engraved falling block action with faceted nocksform, the left side signed 'ARMY & NAVY CSL LONDON' over '27461', thumb safe to the top-tang, the tang also fitted with a micro-adjustable vernier sight of later origin, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, chequered heel, moulded and engraved iron grip-cap, engraved under-lever and chequered semi beaver-tail fore-end with horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
BONEHILL, LONDON A SCARCE .45-75 (WIN) SINGLE-SHOT TAKE-DOWN SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY TYPE', serial no. 29925, circa 1880, with round 28in. barrel, dovetailed fore-sight, rear-sight with ladder, two folding and one standing leaf, flat-top to the breech signed 'C.G. BONEHILL, LONDON', standard Martini action with two additional screwed side bolsters, walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock (repaired at wrist), take-down mechanism operated via a half-screw locking the fore-end to the receiver (loose), chequered walnut splinter fore-end and provision for sling, traces of finish in sheltered areas. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
Wm. HORTON, GLASGOW A .500 (3in.) DOUBLE BARRELLED UNDER-LEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 1270, circa 1885, with Henry rifled expertly re-browned 28in. damascus barrels signed 'Wm. HORTON' on the left breech-top and '11 EXCHANGE SQUARE, GLASGOW' on the right, matted top-rib, dove-tailed fore-sight, one folding and one standing notch rear-sight, Henry's patent use number '1755' stamped to the underside of the barrels forwards of the flats, brushed bright borderline engraved action body with re-blued Jones-type swing under-lever, borderline engraved re-blued back-action locks signed 'Wm HORTON', sliding safes behind the hammers, chequered pistol-grip butt-stock with full tang and capped grip, smooth iron heel-plate, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with cross-key fastener and eyelets for sling hooks. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
J.S.F. BOTHA, CAPETOWN A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI TYPE', serial no. WR115840, circa 1900, the number crudely added later, with 28in. tapering round barrel, raised applied matted top-rib with dove-tailed fore-sight and three flush folding leaf rear-sight with fixed standing notch (originally also equipped with a ladder, now absent), border and scroll engraved receiver also with engraved panels of lions hunting game, side safe and cocking indicator, chequered walnut butt-stock with white metal escutcheon to the comb, iron heel-plate missing its central trapdoor, short under-lever with a chequered panel, engraved trigger-guard bow, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with horn tip and fitted with eyelets for sling, traces of original finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'SWISS CONTRACT MILBANK AMSLER', serial no. 40, M1817-42-67 model circa 1867, with blued 40in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, flip-open breech-block, plain bar-action hump-back lock with sculpted side-hammer, walnut full-stock with brushed bright iron furniture, iron under-barrel clearing rod and two barrel bands with additional twin banded 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).
A 10.4mm (VETTERLI C/F) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE SIGNED CLARUS, MODEL 'MARTINI-VETTERLI', serial no. 55, circa 1864, with octagonal to round 31 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed ramp and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, plain slab-sided receiver with small safety lever on the right side (traces of colour), walnut butt-stock with raised cheek-piece, iron heel-plate, complex trigger-guard with double set triggers and walnut full-length fore-end tapering towards the tip and with provision for under-barrel clearing rod (absent). 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).
G. MAYOR, LAUSANNE A 7.5x53R (SWISS) SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI TYPE', no visible serial number, circa 1890, with octagonal blind fluted 33 1/2in. barrel, shallow ramp with dove-tailed wide fore-sight, moulded rail near breech mounted with a tangent rear-sight and signed in an oval 'G. MAYOR, LAUSANNE', plain slab-sided receiver, the right hand side signed as the barrel (traces of colour, some abrasive cleaning), highly figured walnut butt-stock with raised carved cheek-piece, iron Swiss-style heel-plate, complex under-lever forming the trigger-guard, double set triggers and smooth walnut fore-end with moulded schnabel tip, fitted with a later leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'MARTINI'S PATENT', serial no. 9432, commercial example circa 1885, with blued 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, Birmingham commercial marks, slab-sided receiver marked 'MARTINI'S PATENT' together with the serial number and Martini's trademark, walnut butt-stock, iron furniture including short under-lever and full-length walnut military fore-end with two barrel bands and bayonet lug, complete with iron clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
MIDLAND GUN CO. A .297/.250 TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 57323, circa 1910, 28 1/2in. octagonal barrel with matted sight flat engraved 'MIDLAND GUN CO. BIRMINGHAM.', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear sight with two folding leaf sights marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards and with white metal inlaid sight lines, non-selective ejector, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, horn pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 11oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
MORTIMER & SON, EDINBURGH A .300 (ROOK) SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 74, circa 1900, 27in. octagonal barrel with matted sight flat, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear sight with two folding leaf sights marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards and with white metal inlaid sight lines, the adjacent flats engraved 'MORTIMER & SON. EDINBURGH.' and 'CAL. 300.', non-selective ejector, rebounding central hammer, plain action retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including steel buttplate, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 1oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
JAMES WOODWARD & SONS A .297 / 250 (ROOK) SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE. serial no. 6356, circa 1914, 26 1/8in. nitro reproved Parkerifled (lined) nitro reproved octagonal barrel (Birmingham proof for 1939/40), partialy file-cut top flat and engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64. ST. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON. W.', open sights with two folding leaf sights marked at 100 and 150, bead fore-sight, the breech end marked '.250' and mounted with a Weaver B4 telescopic sight, action with carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, non selective ejector, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the hand mounted with a folding adjustable peep-sight, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, Hackett snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 6lb. 6oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A .250 (ROOK) TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 50722, circa 1907, 26in. octagonal barrel engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.' and '250', and with partially file-cut sighting flats at the breech and muzzle-ends, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear sight with two folding leafs marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards and with white metal inlaid sighting flats, removable striker disc, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually all of its original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 6oz., in its full-length canvas and leather rifle case. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A GOOD .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARK 3 FIRST MODEL', serial no. 26114, circa 1952, with blued sighted 18 1/2in. barrel (the fore-sight cut for protector, missing), no provision for a telescopic sight, make and model details stamped to the air chamber, figured walnut half-stock of early type with horizontally grooved fore-end, push-button underlever, the whole remaining in apparently little-used condition.
EMMEBI FOR MERKEL A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 'DELUXE' UNIVERSAL CASE, suitable for a double rifle, fitted for 25in. barrels (would adapt to 27in.), green fabric and leather outer, brown velveteen interior blocked with provision for a telescopic sight, brass combination locks, internal lid strap partially detached.
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