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WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE BOXED .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'MK3 TRANSITIONAL', serial no. 35358, circa 1958, series three model with blued sighted barrel retaining fore-sight protector, no provision for a telescopic sight, make and model details stamped to the air chamber, figured walnut half-stock of rounded type (matching number) and push-button underlever, the whole remaining in apparent unfired condition and dismantled in its original plain card carton (mild staining) with 'Webley & Scott 21' buff label to outer lid, the interior still retaining the instruction book, notes from Webley, grease paper and a target.

C.G. BONEHILL, BIRMINGHAM A RARE .25 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'IMPROVED MODEL BRITANNIA', serial no. 1277, circa 1910, with 18 3/4in. barrel, blade fore-sight, adjustable ramp rear-sight, over-cocking air-chamber stamped 'THE IMPROVED MODEL BRITANNIA AIR RIFLE' over 'PATENTEE & SOLE MANUFACTURER' over 'C. G. BONEHILL, BELMONT FIREARMS WORKS BIRMINGHAM', the slab-sided action body stamped 'THE BRITANNIA AIR RIFLE' together with a picture of Britannia and 'TRADE MARK REGD', chequered walnut butt-stock with saw-backed pistol-grip and iron heel-plate, traces only of original finish, overall length 44 1/2in., weight approximately 7lbs.. Pre-1939

A RARE 17.5mm PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'NORWEGIAN KAMMERLADER', serial no. 2594, dated for 1852 with 36 1/2in. rifled barrel (cleaned externally), block and blade fore-sight, folding 'L' shaped rear-sight, hinged upward-tilting chamber block operated via a side lever, manually cocking guarded under-hammer, beech full-stock, heavy brass furniture including separate guard for trigger and three barrel-bands, no provision for clearing rod and bayonet lug mounted to left side of muzzle, 55 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 11lbs.. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

GILKS & CO., LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION SHORT-RIFLE, MODEL 'PRIVATE PURCHASE PATTERN 1858 NAVAL STYLE', no visible serial number, circa 1860 and identical to the ordnance arm except fitted with a 30in. three-groove barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, borderline engraved lock signed 'GILKS & CO., LONDON', walnut three-quarter stock with brass furniture, two iron barrel-bands, the trigger guard swivel currently fitted to the rear band and jag-ended iron ramrod, the whole darkly stained, 45 3/4in. overall, weight approximately 7lbs..

JOHN DICKSON & SON, EDINBURGH A .577 PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN 1856 TWO-BAND', no visible serial number, circa 1860, with blued 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flat top to breech-block, engraved screw plug, borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'JN'O DICKSON & SON, EDINBURGH', engraved borders to the pin-holes, figured chequered walnut three-quarter stock, the right hand side of butt later inlet with a white metal vacant oval plaque, iron furniture, bayonet lug to right hand side of muzzle and jag-ended ramrod, overall length 49 1/2in., weight approximately 8 1/4lbs..

ALEXANDER HENRY, SCOTLAND A .451 PERCUSSION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 431/1926, originally a Best Sporting Rifle from circa 1860 with patent use number '15' but remodelled by the maker to a Match-Rifle circa 1872, with blued tapering heavy round 35in. barrel, the top signed 'ALEX'R HENRY, 12 SOUTH ST. ANDREW ST. EDINBURGH. PATENT NO. 1926', micro-adjustable tunnel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, short sighting-rib forwards of the colour hardened breech, fully scroll engraved top-tang with raised foot carved with a dove-tail containing a long folding ladder tang-sight, engraved platinum plug, borderline scroll and gamescene engraved flat colour hardened bar-action lock signed in script 'ALEX'R HENRY' below the hammer and engraved with prowling lions and tigers, sliding safe forwards of the scroll engraved colour hardened hammer, chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock (working inlet repairs at wrist), fully engraved patch-box, recovered adjustable cheek-piece operated via a winder below the stock, engraved iron heel-plate and pistol-grip cap, the latter with central trapdoor, single set trigger, engraved trigger guard bow and retaining original ramrod pipe throat, the whole with much period finish and colour.

ORIGINAL, GERMANY A SCARCE .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'ORIGINAL 50B', no visible serial number, for between 1957-62, with blued 18 3/4in. barrel, tunnel fore-sight, later production rear-sight, tap action breech, blued air-chamber with applied telescopic sight rail (originally for a diopter-sight), beech three-quarter stock with chequered grip and large chequered side-panels to fore-stock, shaped plastic ribbed heel-plate, flush fitting under-lever, slight storage marks but generally collectors external condition, 45in. overall, weight approximately 7 1/2lbs..

BENJAMIN, USA A SCARCE BOXED .22 CO2-POWERED SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL '362', serial no. 16709, circa 1958-59, with blacked 19 1/4in. barrel, standard muzzle, blade fore-sight, adjustable notch rear-sight, bolt-action receiver, rear mounted cocking piece, plain walnut half-stock, blued trigger guard and trigger, the whole appearing unused and in its maker's card carton in a semi dismantled state (stock off action) and complete with instructions, sample CO2 and pellets, the box generally good but ends torn, weight of rifle approx. 3 1/4lbs., unassembled length 23 1/4in..

ST. ETIENNE ARSENAL, FRANCE A SCARCE 17mm (TABATIERE) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1854 TABATIERE', serial no. 23342, circa 1856 and being a direct conversion of a Charleville rifled musket to breech-loading, with 39in. barrel, boat-shaped blade fore-sight, folding 'L' shaped rear-sight, swing-open brass breech-block and receiver with guide ramp running into the wrist, plain military style lock of flint form signed 'ST. ETIENNE MANUF. ROYALE', plain side-hammer, walnut three-quarter stock with depression in butt for cheek, iron furniture and drum-headed iron under-barrel ramrod, 55 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9 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.

WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 SYSTEM VETTERLIN', serial no. 20891, circa 1872 with octagonal to round 33 1/4in. 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, 'sharp-shooter' double set triggers, spurred trigger-guard, single iron barrel-band 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.

ENFIELD ARMOURIES, LONDON A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY MKIV LONG-LEVER', serial no. 53, dated for 1887, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block & blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, short nocksform, slab-sided receiver with external cocking indicator on the right face and marked with a 'V.R.' crown device, 'ENFIELD', the date and 'IV' over 'I', walnut butt-stock with 'RAWUL- PINDI' roundel stamp, the date '1908' and farsi marks, further farsi markings to the trigger-guard bow, long under-lever, walnut three-quarter length fore-end, two iron barrel-bands, nose-cap and original button-tipped iron clearing-rod, some staining, 49 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

SMITH & CO., LONDON A SCARCE .577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'PATENT', serial no. 11021, circa 1860, with round 26 1/4in. barrel, (some damage at extreme muzzle), raised matted sighting rib, dovetailed fore-sight, rear-sight of ladder type with three additional folding blades, signature within a rectangular panel near breech (rubbed), unusual flip-open breech of loose Snider form but mounted within a rectangular frame, sprung ejector catch to rear, borderline engraved standing breech, top-tang and bar-action lock, chequered walnut half-stock (chequering rubbed smooth), iron furniture, the whole worn with loss to detail, 46 1/2in. overall, weight approximately, weight approximately 6 1/2lbs.. 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.

MERIDEN MANUFACTURING CO., USA A RARE .50 (SPENCER) TWIST-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'TRIPLETT & SCOTT', no visible serial number, manufactured 1864-65, with 30in. round barrel, pinched blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, slab-sided rounded-top and bottom, the breech side marked 'KENTUCKY', slab-sided central hammer, the receiver signed 'MERIDEN MAN.FG. CO., MERIDEN, CONN.', the top-tang marked 'TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATENT DEC. 6 1864' and mounted with the barrel-release button, automatic trapdoor for the concealed tubular magazine in the butt (closure spring at fault), walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate (crack at right hand side of head), sling swivels mounted at heel and toe and walnut splinter fore-end with singular iron barrel-band, a strong amount of colour and finish remaining, overall length 46in., weight approximately 8 1/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

JAS. KERR TRADING AS THE LONDON ARMOURY CO. A .577 (SNIDER) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'VOLUNTEER SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. L2329 (25), circa 1860, with 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, commercial proofs, flip open breech-block with sprung thumb-catch, the top of block marked variously '3', 'SNIDER'S PATENT' with an arrow trademark, 'L.A.C.' and 'LONDON ARMOURY', plain bar-action lock marked with a 'V.R.' crown device at tail and signed 'JAS KERR & CO, 54 KING WILLIAM ST. E.C.' below 'L.A.C.', chequered walnut three-quarter stock (butt holed on right face with internal cavity), brass heel-plate, trigger-guard and nose-cap, three iron barrel-bands and iron jag-ended clearing rod, the whole coated in a lacquer preservative with some staining. 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.

KELLER A AARAU, SWITZERLAND A SCARCE 10.4mm (VETTERLI) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1869 VETTERLI', serial no. 9213, early production circa 1870 with octagonal to round 33 1/4in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt housing with turned down bolt handle and sliding dust-cover, side loading with hinged gate, walnut butt-stock and three-quarter length chequered walnut fore-end with concealed magazine and two iron barrel-bands, spurred trigger-guard and nose-cap with iron under-barrel clearing rod, some staining, 51 1/4in. overall, weight approximately 10 1/2lbs.. 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.

AN 11.53mm (ALBINI-BRAENDLIN) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'ALBINI BRAENDLIN', serial no. 863, Belgian, dated for 1868, with 34 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with auxiliary volley-sight, front hinged trap-door action with rear-mounted central striking hammer, plain walnut full-stock with iron furniture, two barrel-bands, iron nose-cap with iron clearing rod and bayonet lug to underside of muzzle, fitted with a later leather sling, heavy surface staining with some pitting throughout, overall length 53 1/4in., weight approximately 10 1/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A 13.9mm (WANZL) SINGLE-SHOT TRAPDOOR SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED LENZ, MODEL 'SYSTEM WANZL', serial no. 1344, Austrian manufactured for Switzerland circa 1863, with 34in. sighted barrel, lift-up trapdoor breech signed 'LENZ' with fixed thumb-lever, plain hump-back bar-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including trigger-guard bow, two broad barrel-bands and nose-cap, complete with original 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

KYNOCH GUN FACTORY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM A .43-77-380 (11mm GRAS) BOLT ACTION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 31650, circa 1877, with 32 1/2in. barrel signed near breech 'KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON' with calibre designation '43-77-380', block and blade fore-sight, adjustable ladder rear-sight, action body marked 'KYNOCH'S-PATENT', bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock (refinished), iron furniture, complete with clearing rod, light staining throughout, 51 1/4in. overall, 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

REMINGTON, USA AN 11.4x57mmR (.43 SPANISH) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1879 ARGENTINE CONTRACT ROLLING BLOCK', no visible serial number, circa 1880, with two-stage reblued 36in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top-flat of the octagonal section marked 'MODELO ARGENTINO. 1879 E.N.', reblued slab-sided action with central rolling breech and hammer, walnut straight hand butt-stock (minor repairs and damage at head), blued iron furniture including three barrel-bands, walnut three-quarter fore-end and brushed bright 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

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, USA A 50-70 SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL'1868 TRAPDOOR', serial no. 39961, for between 1868-72, with round 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, folding ladder rear-sight, top of breech-block dated '1870' and marked with an eagle's head above crossed arrows and 'U.S', 'Allin' closure catch, plain top-tang, plain lock of civil war style dated 1863 on the tail and marked 'U.S. SPRINGFIELD' together with an eagle and shield device forwards of the hammer, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture and flat-tipped jag-ended clearing-rod, some surface corrosion spotting and staining, 51 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9lbs.. 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 GOOD .45-75 LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1876', serial no. 51935, for 1884, with blued 28in. octagonal barrel (finish faded, some patchy staining), the top-flat marked 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT.' over 'KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation at breech, blued receiver with sliding dust-cover (strong amount of finish remaining), colour hardened hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, colour hardened finger-lever, brass lifter engraved with the calibre, walnut for-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 49 1/4in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

OTTO HODAPP, CARLSRUHE A 10x47R SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION TARGET-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1890, with octagonal 27 1/2in. barrel, the first third carved with a dove-tail for an adjustable rear-sight (absent), adjustable fore-sight with side protectors, colour hardened octagonal form receiver signed 'OTTO HODAPP CARLSRUHE' in white metal inlay on the left top-flat and surrounded by an engraved border panel of open white-metal scrollwork, smaller unsigned panels repeated to both the top and top-right flats, short straight bolt handle, no provision for safety catch, the top-tang with squared socket for an aperture sight (absent), walnut half-stock with heavy iron hooked butt-plate, double-set triggers within a complex trigger guard and iron swivels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

AMBERG ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71 MAUSER', serial no. 85884, dated for 1880, with a re-issue date of 1882, fitted with an octagonal to round 33 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, broad double elevator rear-sight, octagonal receiver, straight bolt-handle, flag safe to rear, walnut full-stock with iron furniture except brass trigger guard bow and 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

J. STEVENS, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) TAKE-DOWN SHORT POCKET-RIFLE, MODEL 'HUNTER'S PET No. 34', serial no. 4523, circa 1895, with two-stage reblued 18in. barrel, tunnel fore-sight with moulded blade to top, elevating folding aperture sight forward of breech, the left hand side top-flat signed 'J. STEVENS A & T CO.' over 'CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. USA PAT. SEPT 6 1864', push-button barrel release to left side of frame, external hammer with firing pin bushed in frame, moulded and rounded iron receiver with spur trigger, smooth flared walnut grips, the back-strap with threaded aperture and the heel cut with a dove-tail to accept a nickel-plated wire skeleton stock (present, matching number), 32in. overall with stock fitted, weight approximately 4 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO., LONDON A GOOD .300 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 4616, circa 1895, with blued octagonal 26 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the matted sighting plane marked with a triangle trademark at breech, the left hand top-flat marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' and 'FOR .300 CARTRIDGE', plain slab-sided colour hardened receiver, the left face marked with the same address, side-lever opening, central hammer, chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock ribbed at heel, guarded trigger and chequered walnut snap-on splinter fore-end, much original finish remaining, weight approximately 4 3/4lbs., overall length 42 3/4in.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A .577 (3IN.) CORDITE 'MODEL 1897' TAKE-DOWN FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 34459, circa 1902, 27in. detachable cordite proof barrel of rarer octagonal form, incorporating patent no. 9711 of 18th May 1894, use number 340, with the Westley triangle at the breech end, file cut top flat with ornately decorated best quality block-mounted open sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yds. (for the Indian market), the block with scroll and matt detailing with engraved shell designs to the top, block mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight and folding protector hood, the left side of the barrel engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.', 'FOR 3IN. CASE .577 BORE', the right side with ''W.R. PATENT DETACHABLE BARREL 340', L. B. Taylor patent automatic tang safety, patent no. 10068 of 24th May 1894, use number 221, with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cranked underlever, acanthus scroll border engraving, the left side with the makers name in a scrolling banner, brushed finish, 14in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 3/4in. distressed rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, the fore-end iron marked 'PATENT 9711', weight 9lbs. 1oz.. 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.

J. STEVENS, USA A .32 (RIMFIRE) TAKE-DOWN SHORT POCKET-RIFLE, MODEL 'NEW MODEL POCKET-RIFLE', serial no. 8417, circa 1890, with two-stage 15in. barrel (traces only of original finish), tunnel fore-sight with moulded blade to top, elevating buckhorn rear-sight forward of breech with elevating blade, the left hand side top-flat signed 'J. STEVENS & CO. CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. PAT. SEPT 6 1864', push-button barrel release to left side of frame, external hammer with firing pin bushed in frame, moulded and rounded nickel-plated iron receiver with spur trigger (much plating remaining), smooth flared walnut grips, the back-strap with threaded aperture and the heel cut with a dove-tail to accept a nickel-plated wire skeleton stock (present, matching number), 28 3/4in. overall with stock fitted, weight approximately 2 1/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .360 NEEDLE-FIRE SINGLE-SHOT SCREW-BREECH SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Belgian made circa 1870, with 26 1/2in. octagonal multi-grooved rifled barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, borderline and scroll engraved action, chequered spatulate bolt-handle, central hammer with replaceable needle, walnut butt-stock with chequered straight wrist, no provision for fore-end, 43in. overall, weight approximately 5lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A SCARCE .44 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT UNDER-LEVER RIFLE, MODEL WHITNEY-HOWARD 'THE THUNDERBOLT', serial no. 32, circa 1866, with round, tapering 23 1/2in. barrel, engraved 'THE THUNDERBOLT' , '32' and 'CHARLES POMEROY ? LONDON' (middle address obscured, the whole faint and rubbed), dove-tailed fore-sight, ladder rear-sight graduated to 200 yards (slider missing), rounded boxlock action, straight-hand chequered walnut butt with shotgun style heel-plate (pitted), trigger-guard forming the cocking-lever, iron surfaces lightly cleaned in places and discoloured, overall length 41 3/4in., weight approximately 5 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

J. RIGBY & CO. A .250 (ROOK) TOPLEVER SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 42735, circa 1887, 26in. black powder only octagonal barrel with file cut top, open sights with two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards, bead fore-sight, the left side with 'J. RIGBY & CO.' and '.250', the right side with '72. ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON & DUBLIN', rounded bar action with teardrop fences, manual side safety (at fault) with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selective ejector, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and steel buttplate, Hackett snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lbs. 2oz.. 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 GOOD .38-56 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 19787, for 1889, with blued octagonal 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (slight traces of colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever (slight traces of colour), walnut fore-end and colour hardened nose-cap (faded), fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs., with a factory letter. 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 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1862 PEABODY'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1866 (possibly converted to 10.4 Vetterli), 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, much 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

CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON A SCARCE .577 (SNIDER) OVAL-BORED BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL 'LANCASTER PATENT TWO-BAND SNIDER', no visible serial number, circa 1863, with blued 29 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with solid thumb-piece, the block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'LANCASTER'S PATENT', walnut three-quarter stock with brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands, bayonet lug to right hand side of muzzle and square-tipped jag-ended underbarrel clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

E. REMINGTON, USA AN 11mm X 50R (.43 EGYPTIAN) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'CONTRACT ROLLING-BLOCK', no visible serial number, circa 1885, with blued 35in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, blued rolling-block action with central hammer, walnut butt-stock and three-quarter fore-end, iron furniture including heel-plate, three iron barrel-bands, nosecap and jag-ended clearing-rod, some areas of pitting near muzzle, old crack at hand, 50 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9 1/4lbs.. 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 .45-75 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1876', serial no. 6667, for 1878, with round 28in. barrel (finish darkly stained), the top marked 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT.' over 'KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight with ladder and elevator, no calibre designation at breech or on lifter, receiver with chequered oval thumb-piece to the sliding dust-cover, exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever, brass lifter, walnut for-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 49 1/4in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs., with a factory letter. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

J.D. DOUGALL, GLASGOW A RARE .577 (SNIDER) RIFLE, MODEL 'BARDELL'S & POWELL'S PATENT SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. 14/26, circa 1870, with blued 36 3/4in. barrel marked 'J.D. DOUGALL, GLASGOW', block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech-block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', commercial style chequered thumb-piece and also numbered 'Y.No 26', plain colour hardened bar-action lock with unusual elongated tail signed 'BARDELL'S & POWELL'S PATENT No.14', flat-faced rebounding hammer (of same patent), walnut full-stock with brass furniture except three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing-rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

AN 11.53mm (ALBINI-BRAENDLIN) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'ALBINI BRAENDLIN', serial no. 832, Belgian, dated for 1868, with 34 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with auxiliary volley-sight, front hinged trap-door action with rear-mounted central striking hammer, plain walnut full-stock with iron furniture, two barrel-bands, iron nose-cap with iron clearing rod and bayonet lug to underside of muzzle, traces of finish, overall length 53 1/4in., weight approximately 10 1/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'TWO-BAND SNIDER', serial no. 141, circa 1865, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with shaped solid thumb-piece, the block marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', plain bar-action lock and hammer, walnut full-stock with brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands and jag-ended underbarrel clearing rod, overall length 49 1/4in., weight approximately 8 1/2lbs.. 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 GOOD 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1894', serial no. 101909, for 1897, with blued 26in. round barrel, the top-flat marked 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation at breech, blued receiver with the majority of original finish remaining, colour hardened hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, colour hardened finger-lever, walnut for-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 44 3/4in., weight approximately 7 1/2lbs., with a factory letter. 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 .40-82 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1895', serial no. 26605, 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 strong traces 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

SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) REPEATING BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/84 MAUSER', serial no. 3344, dated for 1887, with blued 32in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top-flat at breech signed 'SPANDAU' and stamped with a crown over 'FW', rounded receiver (some discolouration) stamped with the model designation and the date, straight bolt-handle, walnut three-quarter stock, iron heel-plate, blued furniture, concealed full-length under-barrel magazine and stacking spike to the front cap, bayonet bar to nose-cap, much original finish remaining, all matching numbers, weight approximately 10lbs., overall length 51in.. 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 .45-75 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1876', serial no. 6258, for 1878, with octagonal 26in. barrel (traces of finish), the top marked 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT.' over 'KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860', dove-tailed folding ring fore-sight, ladder rear-sight with elevator, no calibre designation at breech or on lifter, receiver with chequered oval thumb-piece to the sliding dust-cover (stronger traces of finish), exposed hammer, model designation to top-tang, walnut straight hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever, brass lifter, walnut fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, overall length 47in., weight approximately 9 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

J. STEVENS, USA A .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL 'IDEAL RIFLE 44', serial no. 11752, circa 1900, with 26in. half round half octagonal blued barrel of No2. weight, 'rocky mountain' fore-sight, buck-horn rear-sight, the left rear flat of breech marked with the calibre, the right 'J. STEVENS A & T CO, CHICOPEE FALLS MASS USA', colour hardened slab-sided receiver with central falling breech and hammer, folding vernier tang sight to wrist, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate (originally nickel-plated), finger-lever forming the trigger-guard, walnut splinter fore-end with schnabel tip, much original finish remaining throughout, overall length 42in., weight approximately 7 1/2lbs.. 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 .40-70 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 93016, for 1894, with octagonal 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (slight traces of colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate (small losses and repaired cracks at head), iron finger-lever (slight traces of colour), walnut fore-end and blued nose-cap, fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

WATSON BROS, LONDON A .360 (No.5) SINGLE-SHOT ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, MODEL 'THE ECLIPSE', serial no. 4193, built on Comblain's patent circa 1885, with blued round 28in. barrel, flat matted sighting plain with dove-tailed fore-sight and dove-tail for rear-sight (sight absent), the sighting plane signed near breech 'WATSON BROS 4 PALL MALL, LONDON', side of breech marked 'HENRY'S RIFLING', slab-sided falling block action, the left face engraved 'THE ECLIPSE' (traces of colour), central exposed hammer, straight angled trigger, the trigger-guard bow forming the opening lever, chequered pistol-grip walnut butt-stock with roll engraved iron heel-plate and gadrooned horn grip-cap, chequered walnut splinter fore-end and rounded horn tip, overall length 43 1/4in., weight approximately 5lbs.. 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 .40-82 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 30280, for 1889, with blued octagonal 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel beaded blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (slight traces of colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever (slight traces of colour), walnut fore-end and colour hardened nose-cap (faded), fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

S. GRANT A .360 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 210, circa 1870, 25in. octagonal black powder only barrel, with matted sight flat engraved 'S. GRANT. 67A ST. JAMES' STREET. LONDON.', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two folding leaf sights marked 50, 80 and 100 yards and with white-metal inlaid sight-lines, blued non rebounding central hammer, side-lever, border and acanthus scroll engraving retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including steel buttplate, smooth horn pistolgrip cap, splinter fore-end with horn finial and cross-pin release catch, weight 5lbs. 9oz.. 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 50-110 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'ENGLISH MODEL 1886', serial no. 152236A, for 1912, with blued round 25 7/8in. barrel, the top signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A' and with patent dates to Jan. 20 1885, nickel beaded fore-sight, scarce short express three-leaf rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (traces of colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', 'WINCHESTER' and 'TRADE MARK REG. IN. U.S. PAT. OFF.', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron shotgun heel-plate, iron finger-lever (strong traces of finish), walnut fore-end and blued nose-cap, fitted with a half-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 44 1/4in., weight approximately 8 1/2lbs.. 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 SCARCE .38-56 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1895 SAFETY', serial no. 406181, for between 1896-1903, with round 26in. barrel, blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, maker's details to top of barrel, the side of barrel marked 'SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL', 'MARLIN SAFETY' marked to top of receiver, 'MODEL 1895' stamped to top-tang, straight hand walnut butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, (small loss at head), plain walnut fore-end, full length magazine tube, slight traces of colour, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 1/2lbs.. 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 .40-65 (WCF) LEVER-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. 36954, for 1889, with blued round 26in. barrel, the top signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CONN. U.S.A', nickel bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver (lightly cleaned, some colour), blued bolt and hammer, top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', walnut straight-hand butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, iron finger-lever (slight traces of finish), walnut fore-end and blued nose-cap, fitted with a full-length tubular under-barrel magazine, overall length 45in., weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

GWYN & CAMPBELL, USA A .52 CAL PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'UNION RIFLE', serial no. 4264, early type circa 1863, with blued 20in. octagonal to round barrel, applied fore-sight, ladder rear-sight, squared receiver marked 'UNION RIFLE' on the right, plain back-action lock signed 'GWYN & CAMPBELL PATENT 1862 HAMILTON O.' and with large elongated hammer, walnut butt-stock with clear martial cartouche at head, iron crescent heel-plate and 'grapevine' under-lever, no provision for fore-end, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish and colour throughout. 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 .40-60 LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1881' serial no. 9828, for 1883, with shortened 22 1/4in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed 'MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN C.T. USA' over patent dates to '1880', dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating buckhorn rear-sight, blued slab-sided receiver with sliding load gate and top ejection bolt with integral dust-cover (fair traces of finish), plain top-tang drilled with provision for peep-sight (absent), walnut butt-stock and fore-end and full-length under-barrel magazine, overall length 40in., weight approximately 7lbs.. 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 .25-20 (SINGLE-SHOT) SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1885 LOW-WALL', serial no. 112697, for 1919, with 24in. octagonal barrel signed by the maker on the left hand top-flat and with patents to 1879, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre designation near breech, slab-sided receiver with central falling breech-block and hammer, top-tang marked 'REG. IN U.S. PAT OFF. WINCHESTER TRADE MARK', walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, under-lever opener forming the trigger-guard and walnut splinter fore-end with inlet ebony tip, the whole lightly cleaned of finish, overall length 40 5/8in., weight approximately 6 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

WESTLEY RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM A .577-500 SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 IMPROVED MARTINI', serial no. 428, circa 1873, with 28 1/2in. Whitworth-rifled barrel bearing use number '4877', raised matted sighting rib with shallow ramped fore-sight and standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves and a ladder, octagonal form breech, scroll engraved slab-sided receiver, the left side marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EXPRESS', the right side with safe lever, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, partially chequered iron heel-plate with central trapdoor, guarded trigger with front-mounted under-lever opening and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, reblued throughout, front swivel eye at fault, overall length 45 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

CHILEAN COMBLAIN AN 11x50R SINGLE-SHOT FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'M84 COMBLAIN PATENT', serial no. 67337, built on Comblain's patent circa 1888, with blued round 32 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight and ladder rear-sight, the octagonal breech section with Belgian proofs, borderline and scroll engraved slab-sided falling block action, (strong amount of colour), central exposed hammer, straight angled trigger, the trigger-guard bow forming the opening lever, chequered straight-hand walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, chequered walnut semi beaver-tail half fore-end with rounded horn tip and full length under-rib with iron clearing-rod, overall length 48in., weight approximately 8 1/2lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

STEYR, AUSTRIA AN 8mm x 60R (KROPATSCHEK) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1886', serial no. BB71, circa 1886, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, rounded receiver with straight bolt handle, the action body stamped 'OE.F.G. STEYR 1886', a ribboned crown over 'L.I.' and 'M1886', walnut full-quarter stock (repaired at toe) with concealed full-length magazine tube and complete with cleaning rod mounted in channel on the left hand side of fore-end, finish lost to barrel and furniture, overall length 52in.. 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 RARE .500/450 SINGLE-SHOT MATCH-RIFLE, MODEL 'WEBLEY-WYLEY', no visible serial number, circa 1885, with in the white round 30in. barrel, block with inlet for fore-sight (sight absent), standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, slab-sided receiver with sideways hinged breech and semi concealed central hammer within the feed-ramp, walnut pistol-grip butt-stock bearing a Small Arms School collection plaque and semi beavertail walnut fore-end, the whole possibly a prototype, 47in. overall, weight approximately 8lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

SPANDAU ARSENAL, GERMANY AN 11mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MAUSER M71/84', serial no. 1335, dated for 1888, with blued 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, blued receiver with straight handled brushed bright bolt (miss-matched number), walnut full-stock (loss to ordnance marks), iron furniture including three barrel-bands and stacking spike to the front of the concealed magazine tube, the whole refinished, weight approximately 9 3/4lbs., overall length 51 1/2in.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A RARE .44-90 SINGLE-SHOT MATCH RIFLE, MODEL 'No.3 LONG RANGE CREEDMORE REMINGTON-HEPBURN', serial no. 2892, manufactured between 1880-1907, with 34in. blued round barrel with octagonal breech section signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.' and marked on the underside '44.2 4/10' , modern tunnel fore-sight (evidence of block-mounted rear-sight in front of signature), falling block action with central hammer, single trigger and traces of original case-hardened finish, the upper tang mounted with modern vernier target sight, deluxe figured pistol-grip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the heel with second mounting base for the vernier sight, horn butt-plate and fore-end cap, 50 1/2in. overall, weight approximately 9 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

KYNOCH GUN FACTORY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM A .43-77-380 (11mm GRAS) BOLT ACTION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 26099, circa 1877, with 32 1/2in. barrel signed near breech 'KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON' (partially struck out) with calibre designation '43-77-380' below, block and blade fore-sight, adjustable ladder rear-sight, action body marked 'KYNOCH'S-PATENT', bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture, complete with clearing rod, 51 1/4in. overall, 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