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T.A. SMITH (LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND) A .45-90 (2.4 IN.) SIDELEVER FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 2001, 35 1/8in. unsighted London proofed 'NOT NITRO' barrel, short sight flat marked .45 / 90 2.4 CASE', the muzzle end dovetailed for a fore-sight mount, sidelever falling block action of Field's Patent style, triggerplate mounted manual safety, bold stylised leaf acanthus engraving, the standing breech engraved 'T.A. SMITH', the underside with 'T.A. SMITH LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND' in an elaborate cartouche, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, steel buttplate, the hand inset with a rearsight mounting plate, bolstered schnabel fore-end, weight 10lb. 14oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BLASER A .7mm-08 'MOD R93 PROFESSIONAL' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9R003499, with extra .223 Rem. barrel, for 2001, 22in. unsighted 7mm-08 nitro barrel (barrel number 9/169675) threaded for a sound moderator and with protector cap, the breech end mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 8x56 KlassiK telescopic sight, serial no. 315714, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount; 22in. .223 Rem. nitro barrel (barrel number 9/78394) with open sights, threaded for a sound moderator, the breech end mounted with a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount with rings; dark green synthetic stock with black rubber grip panels, palm swell, sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz. (unscoped, 7mm-08 barrel) and 8lb. 15oz. (with scope), in a padded AIM slip, together with the bolt head and magazine insert for the .223 barrel and Blaser tools. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A .270 WIN. BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 41206, for 2002, 23in. unsighted nitro barrel engraved 'W. J. JEFFERY & CO. LONDON', the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Zeiss 2,5-10x42 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P740454822, the rings engraved with the Jeffery name and rifle serial number, receiver ring engraved 'CALIBRE 270 WIN.' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND', the side wall with 'DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN', colour-hardened bolt-sleeve with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, florally-engraved and colour-hardened recoil blocks, hinged floorplate with push-button release, the border-engraved floorplate with blued finish and gold-inlaid calibre designation, the triggerguard gold-inlaid with the serial number, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 3/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

REIMER JOHANNSEN A VIRTUALLY UNUSED .275 (RIGBY) TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. D01301, with extra .243 Win. barrel, for 2020, 22 7/8in. nitro .275 (Rigby) barrel numbered D0131-1DE, engraved 'JOHANNSEN' and with the calibre designation, unmarked ramp-mounted open sights with folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted high visibility bead fore-sight, the muzzle threaded for a sound moderator and with flush fitting thread protector cap; 23in. nitro .243 Win. barrel numbered D0131-2DE, engraved 'JOHANNSEN' and with the calibre designation, unmarked ramp-mounted open sights with folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted high visibility bead fore-sight, the muzzle threaded for a sound moderator and with flush fitting thread protector cap; shared detachable fore-end with horn finial, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x42 Zenith telescopic sight, serial no. 467143, in quickly-detachable mounts, bolt knob with band of chequering and floral design, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, plain steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 5/8in. pull including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 10oz. (.275 barrel, unscoped) and 10lb. 6oz. (with scope) and 8lb. 12oz. (.243 barrel, unscoped) and 10lb. 8oz. (with scope), in a fitted alloy take-down flight case with provision for both sets of barrels, telescopic sight and a sound moderator. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BLASER A .223REM. 'MOD. 93 LRS2' (LONG RANGE SPORTER) STRAIGHT-PULL TAKE-DOWN RIFLE, serial no. 9R001281, for 2008, 24in. unsighted fluted barrel (barrel number 9/171503), threaded for a sound moderator and with thread protector cap, removable single-row magazine, black synthetic stock with adjustable comb and buttplate, in a foam-lined fitted alloy flight case and with original paperwork. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A BOXED .22 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'METEOR MKII', serial no. TA07537, circa 1962-63, with stove enamelled 18in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight (no provision for protector), elevating semi buckhorn rear-sight, enamelled air-chamber stamped with the model name and the BSA 'arrow' trademark picked out in gold paint, crimped front and rear dove-tails for telescopic sight, moulded plastic air-chamber end-cap, beech half-stock (some adhesion of packing materials to finish), the whole appearing unfired and retaining all its factory finish together with its original swing-ticket and makers card carton with compressed card support pieces, its original instructions, a sample of targets and its BSA 2x plastic telescopic sight in packaging as supplied (box distressed).

CHARLES LANCASTER A SCARCE 12-BORE 'THE COLINDIAN' OVAL BORE 'SHOT AND BALL' ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 5936, for 1888, 29 1/2in. black powder only barrels, matt sight rib with two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 50 and 100 yds, blade foresight, sunken rib engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. HAMMERLESS GUN PATENT', the tubes engraved 'THE COLINDIAN (REGd) A RIFLED GUN FOR SHOT AND BALL. NON-FOULING SMOOTH OVAL BORE RIFLING', 2 1/2in. chambers, some pitting, plain treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action bar engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER LONDON', the underside with 'PATENT BLOCK SAFETY', retaining very slight traces of finish, some external rusting / patination overall, 14in. stock, sling eyes, weight 7lb. 8oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

TERENCE A. SMITH A .577 NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 577, circa 1999, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels with open sights and folding leaf sight, ramped bead fore-sight, the breech ends carved in high relief with stylised leaf motifs, the rib engraved 'TERENCE A. SMITH. LATE OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON. ENGLAND.' and gold-inlaid '.577NE', scroll-back action with removable striker discs, manual beetle-back safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action and fences carved in high relief with stylised acanthus and leaf motifs, the makers name in scrolling banners to the sides, the underside carved in relief with an African bull elephant and three Weaver birds, bright finish overall (some rust spotting), rear trigger/left firing mechanism at fault, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, bolstered fore-end, weight 15lb.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

JOSEPH LANG & SON A JACOBY-ENGRAVED .470 NITRO EXPRESS BROWNING B25 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 60446 S6, completed in 2011 and constructed on a 1966 vintage B25 action, 23 5/8in. nitro monobloc barrels with three-piece fore-end, file cut sight rib with unmarked open sights and two folding leaf sights, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with fold-over moonsight, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, the action and furniture finely carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves on a stippled background, surrounding game scene vignettes of an African bull elephant to the left, a Cape buffalo with an oxpecker bird to the right, the underside with a lion, scrolling banners to each side gold-inlaid in script 'JOSEPH LANG & SON', the triggerplate signed 'Jacoby', bright finish, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 8lb. 14oz., in a fitted brass-cornered leather case with gold-tooled red Joseph Lang trade label. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

CLAUDE BOUCHET A REMARKABLE PETIOT (MOF)-ENGRAVED .300 WEATHERBY SINGLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 2 90, for 1990, 26 1/2in. single-billet Chrome-Molybdenum nitro barrels, chequered sight rib with blued banner engraved in script 'Claude Bouchet a Flamarens', telescopic sight mount base, open sights and block-mounted blade fore-sight, heavily bolstered action, manual safety, hand-detachable lockplates with partially gold-washed lockwork, gold-washed adjustable trigger, the action and furniture fully carved in high relief with fine scrolling acanthus and floral designs on a stippled background, the lockplates with finely engraved game scenes of stag and wild boar in wooded landscapes, the underside with the portrait of a lion in an elaborate cartouche, the standing breech signed 'Pierre Petiot - MOF', bright finish overall, 13 1/4in. well-figured roachbelly stock rebated at the head and with internal stock bolt, carved with panels of ornate oak leaf bordered fish-scale chequering at the hand and with oak leaf designs to the butt, the fore-end decorated en suite and with gold-washed push button release, weight 12lb. 15oz., in its fitted oak and velveteen-lined brass-cornered leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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

ANSON, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .177 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE ANSONIA', no visible serial number, circa 1912, with octagonal 16 3/4in. rifled barrel retaining a detachable brass muzzle-cap, the top-flat marked 'THE ANSONIA, RIFLED BARREL', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, cast air-chamber with hinged barrel catch on the left-hand side marked 'ANSON'S BOLT ACTION', trigger unit with ribbed trigger, chequered half-pistol grip butt-stock (hairline crack at wrist), the left side of butt stamped 'E. ANSON & CO 14 STEELHOUSE LANE BIRM.', top of comb with oval copper escutcheon, iron heel-plate and exposed cocking link (strong traces of original finish with some shallow pitting, mainspring collapsed). Pre-1939

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A BOXED .22 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MERCURY MK3', serial no. ZC13678, manufactured between 1978-85, with blued 18 1/2in. barrel, alloy ramp fore-sight with tunnel protector, alloy adjustable rear-sight, blued air-chamber with model name between the machined telescopic sight rails, black enamel-finished trigger unit, plain beech half-stock chequered at the grip, ventilated rubber recoil pad and articulated cocking-link, the whole in unused condition in its maker's white card carton with polystyrene inner tray, target holder and targets, instructions, inspection card, swing ticket, oil-bottle and pellet sample.

CHARLES LANCASTER AN EARLY 28-BORE (SMOOTHBORED) ROTARY-UNDERLEVER SLIDE-AND-TILT DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3818, for 1864, 30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels (in 1974, converted to 28-bore from a 40-bore rifle calibre), the tubes engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 'PATENT BREECH LOADING SMOOTH BORED RIFLE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Charles Lancaster patent slide-and-tilt action with rotary-underlever, recessed bosses, striker discs, non-rebounding back-action locks with bolted high-spurred hammers of hare's-ear form, the breasts of the hammers hitting the strikers, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates with 'C. LANCASTER LONDON PATENT' in scrolling banners, the action bar with 'CHAS LANCASTER'S PATENT', chequered triggerguard tang, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock with cheekpiece, chequered steel buttplate, the tang with a wolfhound and '2', the fore-end with crosspin release and horn finial, weight 7lb. 3oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A PRESENTATION .410 (3IN. SMOOTHBORED) JOHN THOMAS 1871 PATENT SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 24884, circa 1882, 24 7/8in. nitro reproved (in 1971, likely smoothbored from a rook rifle calibre) octagonal to round barrel by Adams & Tait, with matt top flat, open sights and bead fore-sight, the octagonal section ending in a crenellated leaf design, the breech end engraved 'MAY GREENER. THE CEDARS. ERDLINGTON.', 3in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, Thomas patent barrel-locking action, modification of patent no. 3091 of 15th November 1871, ornately carved percussion fence, broad button striker, slender toplever, side-mounted extractor bar, unsigned rebounding sidelock with ornately carved c-scroll hammer with gold detailing, feathered border engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 13 7/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and heel and toe plates, the chequering with ornate bordering, gold shield-shaped escutcheon engraved 'M.G FROM C.E.G.', Hackett snap fore-end carved en suite (minor losses to edges) and with fluted horn finial, weight 4lb. 4oz., in a canvas and leather case with gold-tooled red leather W.W. Greener Ltd. trade label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON A RARE .177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKI', serial no. 868, circa 1927, with re-blued 19in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, plain barrel release block with sliding locking catch, plain re-blued air chamber, left hand side of breech housing with 'MANUFACTURED BY WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON', the left of trigger housing marked with the winged bullet trademark and 'WEBLEY AIR RIFLE MKI' and fitted with a rotating safety catch, the underside of block with trigger adjustment screw marked 'ADJUST PULL', the right hand side of breech with six lines of granted patents, the same side of trigger unit with a further five and the serial number to front, refinished walnut saw-handled pistol-grip half-stock (small crack at wrist), plain iron blued heel-plate, the whole refinished throughout with slight loss to some stamped detail. Pre-1939

PARK RIFLE CO., ENGLAND A .22 UNDER-LEVER RECOILLESS AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 1153, circa 1990, with blued 22 1/2in. floating barrel including detachable sound-moderator, no open sights, bolt action receiver signed 'THE PARK RIFLE CO LTD.' over 'UK PAT. NO. 2181524' and 'USA PAT. NO. 4870945', blued double-air-chamber, walnut right hand thumbhole half-stock with adjustable rubber recoil pad, partially concealed under-lever, retaining virtually all its original finish and fitted with aftermarket sling swivels.

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A .22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKII SERVICE', serial no. S8601, late model circa 1937, with matching number 25 1/2in. barrel, ramp fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, rotating bolt breech-lock, folding peep-sight to rear, plain air-chamber with make, model details and five lines of patents, trigger unit with maker and address, semi saw-handled chequered walnut butt-stock, the underside of the semi pistol-grip stamped 'MADE IN ENGLAND', ribbed heel-plate and no provision for fore-end, the whole retaining a strong amount of original finish with small patches of shallow pitting to left hand side of air-chamber, overall length 42in., weight approximately 6 3/4lbs.. Pre-1939

BSA FOR LINCOLN JEFFERIES, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL ''H' THE LINCOLN', serial no. 4914, for 1906, with 19 1/4in. sighted barrel, straight tap, plain air chamber stamped 'H, THE LINCOLN AIR RIFLE PATENT', chequered saw-handled walnut stock, 'REGISTERED LINCOLN JEFFERIES INVENTOR & PATENTEE, 21 STEELHOUSE LANE BIRMINGHAM' and 'REGD. TRADE MARK' with a depiction of a standing shooter stamped in right hand side of stock, length of pull stamped behind pistol grip, cast trigger-guard with long tang and under-lever with 'spade' release catch (stained throughout). Pre-1939

E. THURKLE, SOHO A PRESENTATION PATT. 1827 RIFLE BRIGADE SWORD TO AN OFFICER IN THE MADRAS VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORP, 37th, Madras Army Regt. and dated for 1880, with broad blind fullered 33in. slightly curved blade, the left face etched with scrolls and arabesques together with a 'V.R.' device and Queen's crown, the reverse with similar scrolls interwoven with a banner reading 'PRESENTED TO MAJOR CROWLE ON HIS PROMOTION BY THE OFFICERS, NON COM'S. & PRIVATES OF No6. COM'Y 37TH M.R.V.C. AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM JAN'Y 10TH 1880', makers signature to left at forte and inlaid proof mark to the right, gothic three-bar iron hilt bearing the pierced device of the Rifle Regiment bugle, wire-bound fishskin grip and stepped doveshead pommel, complete in its iron scabbard with leather frog (frog distressed, mild staining throughout but minimal to blade). 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)

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'BSA AIR RIFLE', serial no. 15069, for 1908, with 19 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, the rear-sight originally with elevating blade (now absent), tap-loading breech, plain air-chamber stamped 'BSA AIR RIFLE' over 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED', single screw trigger unit fitted with a period or later adjustable side-mounted peep-sight signed 'PARKER HALE MODEL 16M', chequered walnut saw-handled butt-stock, iron heel-plate, cast trigger guard with trigger weight adjuster, no provision for fore-end and 'spade' style under-lever catch, traces of finish. Pre-1939

BSA & OTHERS A COLLECTION OF MATCH AND OTHER VINTAGE SIGHTS FOR THE LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE, including a scarce adjustable rear-sight for the No1MKI rifle, an A.G Parker/BSA variant No.9 folding peep-sight, a similar but slightly larger boxed No.9G and two standard No.9G folding sights also in a period, possible associated box.

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL 'D')', serial no. 19843, for 1908, with 19 1/4in. sighted barrel, load tap at breech, plain air chamber stamped 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL 'D')' over 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD. ENGLAND' over 'SOLE MANUFACTURERS', single hole trigger block, chequered straight-hand walnut stock, the left side of butt with the Piled Arms device and 'TRADE MARK', length of pull stamped to underside of wrist, cast trigger-guard and under-lever with 'spade' release catch (lightly cleaned with faded mottled brown finish throughout). Pre-1939

HARPERS FERRY, USA A RARE .52 FLINTLOCK BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL '1819 HALL U.S. BREECH-LOADING RIFLE', no visible serial number, second model dated 1831, with 32 5/8in. barrel, the rifling stopping short 1 1/2in. from the muzzle, offset blade fore-sight, offset notch rear-sight, broad iron receiver swelling forwards of centre with a lift-up reverse loading breech operated via a short lever below the fore-end, offset central hammer, the top of breech-block marked 'J.H. HALL, H. FERRY, U.S., 1831', semi rain-proof pan, walnut full-stock, iron furniture including raised pistol-grip spur to lower tang, two pinned iron barrel-bands and double-band nose-cap, button-tipped under-barrel ramrod, exposed iron surfaces brushed bright..

WEBLEY & SCOTT. BIRMINGHAM A CASED .177 & .22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKII SERVICE', serial no. S9876, circa 1937, with two 25 1/2in. barrels, the .177 barrel with matching number, the .22 barrel numbered '10253', push-button barrel release, 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, semi pistol-grip walnut butt-stock (expertly refinished), ribbed vulcanite heel-plate, fair traces of finish remaining and complete with a green canvas covered leather cornered case repurposed for this rifle, a reproduction red and gold 'Army & Navy' trade label loose inside and recompartmented and lined in green baize with provision for the rifle with barrel removed and the two barrels.. Pre-1939

G.H. DAW, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN '56 PRIVATE PURCHASE', serial no. 3740, circa 1856, with 33in. blued three-groove barrel, the top of breech signed 'GEORGE H. DAW, 57 THREADNEEDLE ST, LONDON', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, borderline engraved lock signed 'G.H. DAW', chained nipple protector, chequered walnut three-quarter stock (blind cracks at toe), brass furniture, two iron barrel-bands, bayonet lug and jag-ended iron ramrod, traces of finish throughout.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A GOOD RARE .451 PERCUSSION SHORT-RIFLE, MODEL '1863 WHITWORTH', no visible serial number, dated for 1863, with blued Whitworth rifled 33in. barrel, the top behind rear-sight marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, chained protector for nipple, plain colour hardened lock signed 'ENFIELD' together with the date, a 'V.R.' crown device at tail, blued iron furniture, iron swivels and correct brass-tipped ramrod, much finish throughout.

GARDEN & SON, LONDON A .550 (JACOB) PERCUSSION DOUBLE-RIFLE, no visible serial number, of Jacob style, with re-browned side by side twist-iron 24in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'GARDEN & SON 200 PICCADILLY, LONDON' (re-applied), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, re-colour hardened breech-blocks and top-tang, re-coloured bar-action locks signed 'GARDEN & SON', en-suite hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with blued iron furniture except re-coloured hinged patch-box to the right hand side of butt, finial and ramrod throat, loop ended iron ramrod and eyelets for sling.

ROPER REPEATING RIFLE CO., USA A RARE APPROXIMATELY 16-BORE PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING REVOLVING SHOTGUN, serial no. 568, circa 1868, with blued 27in. barrel, 'doughnut' shaped screw-on choke at muzzle (frozen), bead fore-sight, rounded bulbous plain receiver, hinged dust-cover to the top signed 'ROPER REPEATING RIFLE CO, AMHERST, MASS, PATENTED APRIL 10. 1866' opening to reveal a self-tensioning four-shot rotary magazine, large external central hammer drawing back the bolt, iron action-body with plain top and bottom tangs, walnut butt-stock with iron shotgun heel-plate, guarded trigger and smooth splinter fore-end with white-metal engraved mount and end-cap, the whole an older refinish.

I. HOLLIS & SONS, BIRMINGHAM A .577 PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER'S RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN '56 THREE-BAND VOLUNTEER' no visible serial number, circa 1860, with round 36in. barrel (cleaned, some shallow pitting throughout), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, commercial proofs, borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'I HOLLIS & SONS MAKER'S TO HER MAJESTY'S WAR DEPARTMENT' (rubbed) chequered walnut full-stock, iron furniture, chained nipple protector, and iron jag-ended ramrod (iron surfaces cleaned and shallow pitted)..

R. RICHARDS, LONDON A RARE .577 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MONT-STORM', serial no. 4548, circa 1863, with octagonal 30 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, baseplate only of rear-sight remaining, the top-flat of barrel signed 'R. RICHARDS & CO LONDON & GT WESTERN GUNWORKS, BIRMINGHAM', forwards hinged faceted breech-block signed on the top 'MONT-STORM'S PATENT', scroll engraved detail, the block released via an engraved lift-up latch to rear, border and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed 'R. RICHARDS & CO', moulded and engraved hammers, figured walnut pistol-grip half-stock (chequered areas smoothed, pinned and repaired at hand), iron furniture, plain trigger and moulded horn fore-end tip, fitted with a later leather sling, external surfaces worn throughout.

I HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON A .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL 'MONKEYTAIL', no visible serial number, circa 1870, with reblued octagonal 30in. barrel, applied matted sighting rib with adjustable blade fore-sight and eight-leaf rear-sight with additional adjustable standing notch, the rib between the sights graduated in 1in. bands for trophy measuring and lined in gold (small losses), the top of breech signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON', lift up breech-block of Westley Richards type with scroll engraving, brushed bright border and scroll engraved lock signed on the bar 'I. HOLLIS & SONS' (some mild staining), chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock (cracked and repaired at wrist), iron furniture, single set trigger and under-barrel rib with replacement clearing rod.

J.D. DOUGALL, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER'S RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN '53 THREE-BAND VOLUNTEER' no visible serial number, circa 1856, with round 39in. refinished barrel signed at breech 'J.D DOUGALL' and again forwards of the ladder rear-sight '59 ST JAMES ST LONDON' (all faint), block and blade fore-sight, commercial proofs, borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'J.D. DOUGALL' (lightly cleaned) chequered walnut full-stock, brass furniture and replacement ramrod (iron surfaces with some shallow pitting)..

LEIGH, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION SHORT-RIFLE, MODEL 'PATT. 1858 'BAR-ON-BAND', no visible serial number, circa 1859, with ordnance marked 33in. barrel (cleaned of finish, some staining), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, borderline engraved lock signed 'LEIGH, MAKER, LONDON', walnut full-stock, the wrist previously inlet for a peep-sight base, now patched over in wood, blued iron furniture, two barrel-bands, the front with bayonet lug and jag-ended iron ramrod.

BEHRENDS, GERMANY A 20-BORE PERCUSSION CAPE-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with browned 27in. barrels, the raised flat top-rib signed in white metal inlay 'BEHRENDS IN MAGDEBURG', white metal dove-tailed blade fore-sight, dove-tailed standing notch rear-sight, engraved breech-blocks and rib-end, engraved long and narrow top-tang, borderline and acanthus scroll engraved bar-action locks fitted with roller-mounted hinged nipple-guards and carved and engraved dolphin headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, the complex chequered panels decorated geometrically with applied white metal pins, carved and raised cheek-piece with relief carved acanthus foliage behind, chequered horn sliding patchbox cover, horn heel-plate with bone enhancement, moulded and carved horn trigger-guard bow and lower tang cover, single set trigger for the rifle barrel, plain for the shot barrel and replacement white metal tipped ramrod.

JOHN DICKSON & SON, EDINBURGH A .577 PERCUSSION SHORT-RIFLE, MODEL 'PRIVATE PURCHASE PATTERN 1860', no visible serial number, circa 1865, with blued 33in. five-groove barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, commercial proofs and ordnance inspectors stamps, borderline engraved lock signed on the bar 'JNO DICKSON & SON, EDINBURGH', walnut full-stock, the underside near toe stamped 'B.L.C.', iron furniture, chained nipple protector and two iron barrel-bands, complete with a jag-ended ramrod.

WILKINSON, LONDON A FINE 14-BORE (BELTED BALL) PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with expertly re-browned octagonal twist iron 30in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'LONDON', small dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, expertly re-colour hardened breech-block with moulded snail and platinum plug, finely engraved colour-hardened top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed 'WILKINSON & SON', both the top-tang and lock with expertly renewed colour, sliding safe behind the scroll engraved dolphin-headed hammer, figured walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, expertly re-blued iron furniture including spurred heel-plate, single set trigger, horn fore-end tip and original ebony brass mounted ramrod with bulbous pommel, the whole restored to an extremely high standard.

CARTMELL & SON, DONCASTER A GOOD 16-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 2107, circa 1835, with octagonal browned twist 30 1/4in. barrel, blade fore-sight, drift adjustable standing notch rear-sight, colour hardened breech with two platinum lines and a vented plug, fully engraved top-tang, borderline engraved flat lock with panels of feathered scrollwork, engraved slab-sided dolphin-headed hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture (some loss to engraved detail), raised finger-stop to lower tang, adjustable single set trigger, horn fore-end cap, two reinforced thimbles (one with eyelet for sling) and retaining its original mahogany heavy duty ramrod with brass tool end and horn pommel, overall length 46 3/4in., weight approximately 7 3/8lbs..

VENUS WAFFENWERK, GERMANY A RARE 6mm (SMOOTH) BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL 'TELL 3', serial no. 981, one of a limited number produced between 1936-1940, with round tapering 5in. smoothbore barrel (for use with darts) marked on the left centre '6mm', the underside marked 'IMPORT', the air-chamber stamped 'VENUS WAFFENWERK ZELLA-MEHLIS' over 'MADE IN GERMANY' on the left hand side, articulated flush-fitting cocking link laying along the top of cylinder and stamped 'TELL MOD. 3', together with a depiction of a man holding a break-barrel air-rifle above an apple, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight (concealing the serial number), frame with brown mottled chequered bakelite one-piece grip, both sides of grip inlet with 'TELL' trademark medallions with red painted infill, the whole stripped of finish with some mild frosting to cocking link. Pre-1939

VENUS WAFFENWERK, GERMANY A RARE 6.35mm (SMOOTH) BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL 'TELL 3', serial no. 90, early model produced in 1936, with round tapering 5in. reblued smoothbore barrel (for use with darts) marked on the left centre '6 1/3', the underside marked 'IMPORT', the air-chamber stamped 'VENUS WAFFENWERK ZELLA-MEHLIS' over 'MADE IN GERMANY' on the left hand side, articulated flush-fitting cocking link laying along the top of cylinder and stamped 'TELL MOD. 3', together with a depiction of a man holding a break-barrel air-rifle above an apple, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight (concealing the serial number), frame with brown mottled chequered bakelite one-piece grip, both sides of grip inlet with 'TELL' trademark medallions with red painted infill, the metalwork reblued in antiquity. Pre-1939

HAENAL, GERMANY A SCARCE .22 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'VIII', serial no. 1838, probably a date code for August 1st, 1938, with blued stepped round 19in. rifled barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating buckhorn rear-sight, plain blued air-chamber stamped 'HAENAL MODEL VIII', the single pin trigger unit marked 'HAENAL' in an arrow shaped border, chequered walnut saw-handled semi pistol-gripped butt-stock, iron heel-plate, cast trigger guard with front-mounted trigger adjuster and moulded iron cocking link in lieu of a fore-end, some surface spotting but much original finish remaining. Pre-1939

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A .22 SIDE-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'OSPREY', serial no. 07175, circa 1975, with blued heavy 18 1/2in. barrel, plastic muzzle-cap with integral ramp fore-sight fitted with spring-steel tunnel protector, adjustable rear-sight, tap-action breech, blued air-chamber marked between the sight dove-tails 'WEBLEY OSPREY', side mounted cocking lever, unchequered walnut half-stock, rubber recoil pad and blued trigger guard, the whole in collector's external condition and appearing little used.

MARLIN, USA A .32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1893', serial no. 169013, circa 1905, with tapering octagonal 26in. 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', dove-tailed nickel-silver 'Rocky Mountain' fore-sight, buck-horn rear-sight, solid receiver marked on the top 'MARLIN SAFETY', folding peep-sight to top-tang signed 'LYMAN', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, squared finger-lever, plain walnut half-fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine-tube, 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

I. HOLLIS & SONS A .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 47513, circa 1887, 26 5/8in. black powder only barrels, raised rib engraved 'I. HOLLIS & SONS. LONDON.', (rubbed) with open sights and two folding leaf sights, bead foresight, Henry patent rifling, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and buttplate with 'IHS' logo, weight 8lb. 14oz., in a leather case. 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 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-CARBINE, MODEL 'SNIDER PATENT', serial no. WR234698, converted from the service rifle circa 1875, with round 23 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight retaining original leather sight protector, the top of barrel forwards of rear-sight signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON', right side of breech marked with later serial number, hinged breech-block with sprung locking catch, plain lock (traces of colour) signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS' on the bar and marked in a roundel at tail 'MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY'S WAR DEPARTMENT' together with the 'I.H.S.' monogram, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, nickel-plated brass furniture (small losses and flaking), iron saddle bar and ring and single iron barrel-band, 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).

DANZIG ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71 MAUSER', serial no. 2095, dated for 1877, with blued 29 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, broad elevating ladder rear-sight with windage adjustment and auxiliary folding battle-sight, octagonal breech-section signed 'DANZIG' below a crown, octagonal receiver marked 'B. MOD 71', straight handled bolt (matching number) with chequered flag safe to rear, walnut full-stock, iron furniture, the spur of the heel-plate stamped '11 A.L. 8.62.', guarded trigger with spurred lower tang, single barrel band and nose-cap with flat underside, complete with jag-ended 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

WESTLEY RICHARDS, LONDON A .450 (No2) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 IMPROVED MARTINI', serial no. 1398, circa 1875, with reblued 30in. octagonal barrel, the top flat marked 'HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING', and 'RIFLE FOR No2 CASE', block mounted fore-sight and express rear sights with six silver-inlaid folding leaf sights for 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards plus an adjustable ladder, the action with bold scroll engraving, the left side also with central banner engraved 'WESLEY RICHARDS PATENT, 170 NEW BOND ST, LONDON', the back of receiver with stippled finish, ring-tip to the underlever, polished feed-ramp, 14 1/4in. well-figured straight-hand stock (cracked, repaired and pinned at head), steel buttplate with trap, sling eyes, detachable bolstered fore-end with horn finial, and replacement under-barrel wood ramrod, weight 9lb. 11oz.. 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 .40-72 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1895', serial no. 26532, for 1900, with blued 26in. tapering octagonal barrel, the top stamped 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.', dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, blued receiver, flat top to bolt, the top tang marked 'WINCHESTER MODEL 1895', walnut butt with crescent heel-plate, two-piece finger-lever, splinter fore-end with ebony tip, the metalwork with a good amount of original finish and some mild surface spot-staining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

WESTLEY RICHARDS FOR I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON A .450 (1 1/2IN. CASE) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL '1871 IMPROVED MARTINI ', serial no. 599, circa 1872, with round 25in. barrel marked at the breech '1 1/2 CASE' and 'CARBINE', block and blade fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel also marked 'HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING' and signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON, slab-sided receiver with large safety on the right, the left 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT', walnut straight-hand butt-stock, iron heel-plate with central trap-door, under-lever cocking, walnut fore-end, single barrel-band, eyelets for sling and no provision for clearing rod, traces of finish, some light bruising to metal. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

G. ARMSTRONG, CRADOCK A RARE .577-450 (M/H) LONG-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'SWINBURN PATENT', serial no. 836, circa 1880, with full length 33in. barrel with broad applied matted top-rib, adjustable fore-sight, seven folding leaf rear-sight (one leaf absent), the top-flat behind rear-sight signed in gold 'GEORGE ARMSTRONG, CRADOCK, No. 836', scroll engraved Martini-style action with long external cocking-lever mounted on the right hand side, chequered walnut butt-stock (old cracks at wrist) with iron patch-box to the right hand side and iron heel-plate, short under-lever, walnut chequered splinter fore-end and under-barrel rib with repaired clearing-rod (finish badly worn with shallow pitting and loss to detail). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

COGSWELL & HARRISON, LONDON A .360 No.5 (.380 L/R) ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, MODEL 'FRANCOTTE PATENT MARTINI', serial no. 15985, circa 1900, with 28in. tapering round barrel, flat matted sighting plane, folding ring and bead fore-sight, dove-tailed standing notch rear-sight, Birmingham proofs, slab-sided receiver, the left side signed 'COGSWELL & HARRISON, 226 STRAND, LONDON' and also marked in a roundel 'FRANCOTTE'S PATENT' over '1222', buttressed tear-drop cocking indicator and thumb-safe mounted on the right side, Martini style dropping feed ramp, walnut pistol-grip butt-stock chequered at the wrist (drilled for peep-sight, absent), iron heel-plate, ring-tipped under-lever, chequered walnut splinter fore-end, traces of faded finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

MARLIN, USA A .32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1889', serial no. 95226, circa 1899, with slightly tapering octagonal 26in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW-HAVEN C.T. U.S.A. PATENTED OCT 11 1887, APRIL 2 1889', dove-tailed nickel-silver 'Rocky Mountain' fore-sight, buck-horn rear-sight, solid receiver marked on the top 'MARLIN SAFETY' (strong traces of colour), plain top-tang with provision for peep-sight (absent), walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, squared finger-lever, plain walnut half-fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine-tube, good amount of apparently original finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .250 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED 'SHOT & REGULATED BY GEORGE GIBBS', serial no. B4651, circa 1910, the action also numbered '69973', with octagonal to round 26in. barrel, moulded ramp for the dove-tailed fore-sight, moulded saddle for standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the top of barrel marked 'SHOT & REGULATED BY GEORGE GIBBS, 39 CORN STREET BRISTOL AND 35 SAVILLE ROW LONDON', side-lever opening with automatic ejection, border engraved action with scroll engraved detail, central hammer, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock with ribbed heel, numbered trigger guard bow and chequered walnut splinter snap-on fore-end with moulded horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

BENJAMIN COGSWELL, LONDON A 60-BORE NEEDLEFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SCREW-BREECH SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'RIGBY TYPE', serial no. 2169, circa 1860 and similar to a Rigby type (q.v.) but almost certainly of Belgian origin, with rebrowned 24 1/2in. octagonal barrel, London import and Liege proofs, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, the breech signed 'B. COGSWELL, 224 STRAND, LONDON' (rubbed), scroll engraved action (engraving worn), unmarked screw-breech, central hammer with needle, butter-knife bolt-handle with chequered faces, sliding safe of B. Cogswell style to the top-tang, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with chequered wrist, no provision for fore-end, lightly cleaned with some loss to detail. 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 (SNIDER) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKIII THREE-BAND', serial no. 6807, dated for 1869, with round blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with sprung locking catch, plain signed and dated lock (traces of colour), walnut full-stock with brass furniture except three iron barrel-bands, sling swivels and jag-ended clearing rod, strong amount of probable original finish. 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) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL '1894', serial no. 250093, for 1902, with round 26in. barrel, the top signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. USA PAT. AUG. 21 1894', dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, blanking plate to the rear-sight dove-tail (rear-sight absent), slab-sided blued receiver (fair amount of original finish remaining), blued bolt, external hammer, period folding 'Marbles' peep-sight to the top-tang, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, colour hardened finger-lever, walnut fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A 7.5x53.5 (SWISS) SINGLE-SHOT TRAINING or CADET RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'SCHMIDT RUBIN PATENT' serial no. 6524, circa World War One, with 23 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, blued blind-fluted receiver with brushed bright straight-pull toggle bolt and safety ring to rear, walnut full-stock with full hand-guard and stacking spike below muzzle, fitted with a period issue leather sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

HAMMOND BROS, WINCHESTER A .300 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, MODEL 'PATENT', serial no. 40394 circa 1910, with octagonal 24 1/4in. barrel signed 'HAMMOND BROS PATENTEES, WINCHESTER on the side top-flats at breech, matted sighting plane with dove-tailed bead fore-sight and standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, side-lever opening originally with automatic ejection now converted to extractor only, plain action with traces of colour, central hammer, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock with iron heel-plate and chequered walnut splinter snap-on fore-end. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

W. GRIFFITHS A .300 (ROOK) HAMMERLESS ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, MODEL 'ALLPORT PATENT', serial no. 20302, circa 1900, with round 25 3/4in. barrel, flat matted sighting plane, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, automatic ejecting hammerless action with scroll engraved wrist, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and partial scroll engraving to the action sides, the remainder with machine engraved repeated patterning, the right hand signed within a cartouche 'W. GRIFFITHS, 70 BRIDGE ST MANCHESTER.', retaining a strong amount of original blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including machine engraved iron buttplate. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

ADAMS & CO, LONDON A .360 No.5 (.380 L/R) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI ZELLER', serial no. 8408, circa 1885, with octagonal 26 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, the top-flat behind rear-sight signed 'ADAMS & Co, 32 FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON', colour hardened dropping ramp receiver with dipped sides partially concealed by the chequered walnut half-stock, central exposed hammer, iron furniture including shotgun heel-plate and under-lever forming the trigger-guard, strong amount 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