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EMGE FOR WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .177 LEVER-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'RANGER', serial no. 000694, one of a small number produced by the German firm and marketed by Webley, with 17 1/2in. sighted blued barrel marked 'MADE IN WEST GERMANY. WEBLEY RANGER', the left side with the German manufacturers address and model number 'ELG10', blacked alloy receiver in loose imitation of the Winchester lever actions, top-tang safe, walnut butt-stock with ribbed metal heel-plate, blued finger-lever and trigger guard combined, smooth walnut half-fore-end and blued imitation full-length magazine, much finish remaining throughout and fitted with a Hubertus 4x32 telescopic sight.

BROWNING ARMS CO., BELGIUM A SCARCE .177 ELECTRIC-POWERED AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'AIRSTAR 200', serial no. 1214P46NZ02309, made to Rutten's patent in 1991, with exposed, fixed 16 12in. blued barrel, lift-up breech-block stamped with the 'deer-head' Browning trademark, blued air-chamber railed for a telescopic sight, the side of air-chamber marked 'BROWNING ARMS COMPANY, MORGAN UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q MODEL AIRSTAR 200 CAL 4.5mm' over 'MADE IN BELGIUM PATENT NO 4.899.717 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING BY RUTTEN S.A. HERSTAL', ambidextrous beech half-stock with charging ports and warning lights in the heel of the pistol-grip and a large plastic covered Ni-Cad battery concealed in the fore-end, much finish remaining throughout, complete with a charging device, untested.

STERLING ARMAMENTS CO. LTD, ENGLAND A RARE BOXED .22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'HR83 DELUXE', serial no. 3286, circa 1983, with blued 17 1/2in. barrel (fore-sight missing), the rear-sight block marked 'STERLING ARMAMENTS CO.' over 'HR81' (see below) over 'CAL .22', the left side marked 'PAT. PENDING REG. DESIGN' over the serial number, bolt action single-shot pellet feed, blued air-chamber and under-lever, hand chequered walnut stock, two-stage colour-hardened trigger, black crackle finished muzzle-cap and trigger-guard bow and fitted with 'Q.D.' swivels, together with a period Leslie Hewett 3-9x40 telescopic sight and its manufacturer's card carton, much finish remaining throughout.

T. HEPPLESTONE A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 66524, smoothbored from .300 Rook, 26in. turned octagonal to round nitro barrel with matted sight flat, engraved 'T. HEPPLESTONE. MANCHESTER.', rear-sight removed and dove-tail insert, bead fore-sight (original sight removed), 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, ropework bordering and partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 4lb. 3oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

RUTTEN AIRGUNS, BELGIUM A SCARCE .177 LEVER-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL WINSTAR MACH 1 DE, serial no. R01409, made to Rutten's patent circa 1995, with exposed, fixed 19 3/4in. blued barrel including built-on sound moderator, lift-up breech-block stamped with the company's 'RA' monogram, blued air-chamber railed for a telescopic sight, the side of air-chamber marked 'WINSTAR MACH 1 DE MADE BY RUTTEN AIRGUNS HERSTAL BELGIUM PATENTED ALL OVER THE WORLD', ambidextrous beech half-stock, alloy under-lever concealed in the fore-end and also forming the trigger-guard, much finish remaining throughout and appearing little used and fitted with a Shrike Optical 4x40 telescopic sight.

ORIGINAL, GERMANY A SCARCE .22 SIDE-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL '52 CLASSIC DELUXE', serial no. 994623, dated for May 1991, with blued 19 1/2in. barrel including sound-moderator, sliding breech, blued air-chamber with applied telescopic sight rail, rear-mounted safe, walnut thumbhole custom stock with stippled grip panels and adjustable rubber recoil pad, the whole appearing little used and fitted with a Nikko Sterling 4-12x40 telescopic sight.

BSA, BIRMINGHAMA RARE .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE SIGNED LINCOLN JEFFERIES, MODEL 'THE LINCOLN AIR-RIFLE 'L' MODEL', serial no. 13351,for 1907-08, with narrow tapering 17in. sighted barrel, loading tap at breech with exterior screw fixing, plain 7in. air-chamber signed 'L THE "LINCOLN" AIR RIFLE PATENT', single screw trigger-block (guard a possible working replacement), walnut saw-handled chequered stock stamped on the right side of butt 'REGISTERED LINCOLN JEFFERIES INVENTOR & PATENTEE, 121 STEELHOUSE LANE, BIRMINGHAM' and also with the Lincoln Jefferies trademark of a standing shooter, iron heel-plate, underside of butt behind grip stamped '13 1/4', no provision for fore-end and 'spade' under-lever catch without side strengthening webs, finish stained to brown. 300

DIANA, GERMANY A SCARCE .177 TINPLATE SIDE-LEVER JUNIOR AIR-RIFLE, MODEL '10DL', no visible serial number, date coded for September 1950, with shrouded detach to load 7 1/4in. barrel, blued receiver marked 'DIANA MOD 10' and 'PAT ANG', fixed sights, folded tinplate side-lever with small toggle handle, plain beech half-stock and guarded trigger, the whole retaining virtually all its factory blued finish and appearing little used. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.

G & S DEANE, LONDON A FINE CASED PRE-CHARGED STOCK RESERVOIR AIR-GUN WITH 36-BORE SHOT & 54-BORE RIFLE BARRELS, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with interchangeable 30in. twist iron shot and rifle barrels, the multi-groove rifle barrel of octagonal form and signed 'G & S DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST LONDON BRIDGE', dove-tailed fore-sight, twin folding leaf rear-sight and provision for underbarrel ramrod, the round 30in. shot barrel with identical signature but within an engraved needle terminating in a sunburst, bead fore-sight and provision for ramrod, swept border and scroll engraved colour hardened slab-sided action body, large rotary loading tap with 'C' shaped handle, long-eared engraved dummy hammer for cocking, guarded trigger and sliding safety catch, detachable butt reservoir covered in black shagreen and fitted with a smooth iron heel-plate, walnut fore-end with horn spacer and tip (both with small losses) and the original brass mounted mahogany ramrod, the whole in fine condition with much original finish and colour and complete with its original oak storage case, compartmented and lined in green baize and containing the original stirrup-pump, turn-screw, accessories such as the end-cap for storing the stock detached and a later bullet-mould, the case generally very good but missing the key and lock escutcheon. Pre-1939

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A .22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE , MODEL 'MKII SERVICE', serial no. S8361, circa 1937, with blued 25 1/2in. barrel (un-numbered), ramp fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, bolt-action barrel locking, blued air-chamber with make and patent details, no provision for safety catch to trigger unit, semi saw-handled walnut butt-stock and no provision for fore-end, strong amount of blued finish remaining. Pre-1939

MAN'F. FRANCAISE D'ARMES ET CYCLES, ST ETIENNE A SCARCE .177 CO2-POWERED AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'GIFFARD'S PATENT', serial no. 1585, circa 1895, with round 25in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with rotating loading tap for ball and external hammer, detachable reservoir under the barrel (numbered 19406), chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock with ribbed hard rubber heel-plate (small chip), guarded adjustable trigger, traces only of original blued finish. Pre-1939

HAMMERLI, SWITZERLAND A SCARCE BOXED 4.4mm (BB) SIDE-LEVER AIR-POWERED TRAINING UNIT FOR A K31 RIFLE, serial no. 1957, circa 1950, with 14 1/2in. brass barrel, blued air-chamber with integral six-shot magazine with rotating cover, the body of the device marked 'HAMMERLI TRAINER MOD K31', 'PATENT' ('Hammerli Trainer' with gilt infill) and the serial number, side-lever cocking with bakelite toggle in imitation of the rifle together with its blacked top-clamp and appearing little used complete in its maker's blue card carton with paste-board insert, instructions and a tin of Hammerli BBs. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.

LANGENHAM, GERMANY A RARE .177 & 9mm (FLOBERT) BREAK-BARREL CONVERTIBLE AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'ARBENZ PATENT GEM', serial no. 10413, circa 1910, with smooth-bore .177 insert inside the smooth-bore 17 3/4in. two-stage blued shot-barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to the dolls-head locking latch, the top-flat of barrel signed 'PATENT' with the Langenham crossed pistol trade-mark and 'GEM No. 10413', the left hand upper flat marked 'ARBENZ'S PATENT', the breech-face marked '13 20673 95' on the barrel section, the air-chamber face with floating firing pin and marked '73', two exposed tabs for inner barrel removal and a further wing-nut on the right hand side possibly for pin replacement, slanted nickel-plated air-chamber, walnut butt-stock, semi crescent plated heel-plate, plated cocking link forming the trigger-guard (link pin poor replacement) and much original finish remaining. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

RIGBY, LONDON A GOOD .500 HOLLOW-POINT BULLET-MOULD FOR RIFLE No. 14094, for 1872, to form a paper patched bullet, the steel mould body of flat solid form for a guncase setting and marked with the serial number over '.500' over the Rigby trademark, single turned ebony handle (age crack), removable nose plug with milled edge and blued sprue-cutter (colour faded). * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

A COLLECTION OF SIX ENGLISH BRASS SINGLE-CAVITY ANTIQUE RIFLE & PISTOL MOULDS, all mid to late 19th century and unsigned, of similar form with squared jaws, integral handles and hinged iron sprue-cutters and comprising of a .577 hollow based example for a paper patched bullet, a 10-bore ball mould, a 10-bore hollow based bullet mould for paper patching, a .577 hollow based example with lubricating grooves, a .442 pistol bullet mould and a .450 rifle bullet mould with lubricating grooves, provision for hollow point (absent) and rope-bound handles, all in good condition except the last. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

ALEXANDER HENRY, SCOTLAND TWO SCARCE STEEL RIFLE BULLET MOULDS, serial no's 1085 & 5377, the first of 70-bore with automatic sprue-cutter and described in the records as for a 'Pea Rifle' circa 1860-65, the second of common single cavity form, marked for a 250grn. bullet and according to records for a 'Best Double Hammerless rifle' of .400 calibre, shipped in 1882. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

A NEW AND UNUSED COPY OF 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. - IN PURSUIT OF THE BEST GUN 1812-2012', a bicentennial history by Jeremy Musson with photography by Terry Allen, this book "is a wide-ranging and richly illustrated history of the oldest of the prestigious English gun making companies, it has been in Birmingham since it was founded and has played an important role in the development of the shotgun and the sporting and military rifle, and is especially famous for such features as the Monkey Tail carbine, an early breech loader, the Anson and Deeley box lock which marked the transition to the effective hammerless gun, and the hand detachable lock. Guns of Westley Richards & Co. have been owned and used by some of the most famous sporting shots, from Frederick Selous to Count Alfred Potocki and from the Maharaja of Patiala to Ernest Hemingway, 335 pages, grey cloth binding, dust cover, set in its original box.

EX W. KEITH NEAL: JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON AN EXTREMELY RARE 26-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 356, for 1792, with well re-browned 30 3/4in. twist barrels rifled with multiple grooves, sunken top-rib with diminutive boat-shaped fore-sight and screw-down standing notch rear-sight, the breech blocks inlet with rose gold rectangular poincons marked 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' below crowns (traces of colour to breeches), gold lined touch-holes, shallow sighting groove to the engraved top-tang, plain flat locks with curled inwards stepped and pointed tails and engraved bevel-edges and signed below the gold-lined semi rain-proof pans 'JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON', carved and moulded swan-necked cocks with sliding safes to rear, roller frizzens and traces of colour, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, raised tear-drop cheek-piece, iron furniture including oversize trigger-guard bow, raised scrolled lower tang and pineapple finial (engraved detail rubbed), pineapple ramrod throat and twin plain pipes, complete with its original brass mounted ramrod and W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'G260'.

MORRIS, LONDON AN EXTREMELY RARE .650 FLINTLOCK SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN 1776 LIGHT INFANTRY RIFLE (2ND MODEL)', no visible serial number, circa 1805, with slightly swamped octagonal 28in. barrel rifled in seven grooves, shallow brass fore-sight, Tower proofs at breech, the top-tang engraved with a light infantry bugle device and pierced for a probably later aperture sight (now absent), flat bevel-edged lock with stepped and pointed tail signed 'MORRIS', 'G.R.' and crown device below the semi-rainproof pan, swan-neck cock, roller to the frizzen spring, walnut full-stock with brass furniture including patchbox to the right hand side of butt, shaped heel-plate with stepped top-spur, spurred trigger-guard tang, moulded side-plate, ramrod thimbles with rolled ends and captive iron ramrod, the stirrup mounted to the muzzle-sides..

AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE SIGNED JO. FERDINAND EGGART, no visible serial number, German or Swiss circa 1730 with swamped octagonal 41in. brushed bright barrel signed BALTHASAR ZELNER'' (believed of Zurich), oval yellow metal poincon at breech marked with a shield containing the letter 'Z' below the initials 'B.Z.', traces of scroll engraving to the breech-end and the solid flared top-tang, curved flat bevel-edged lock signed below the lozenge pan 'JO FERDINAND EGGART', walnut half-stock (probably cut back from full) with carved borders around the furniture, raised cheek-piece with relief carved vine detail, flat underside to butt, raised carved vines around the top-tang, large brass heel-plate with complex bordered top-spur engraved with rococo scrolls and a central standing stag, complex rococo engraved escutcheon to wrist, engraved sideplate (detail lost), carved and engraved trigger-guard bow with raised and spurred lower tang, single broad engraved brass barrel-band and faceted ramrod thimbles with turned ends, together with a replacement horn-tipped wood ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

PROVIDENCE ARMS CO, ENGLAND A RARE LIMITED EDITION .25 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE GAMEKEEPER', serial no. 17, circa 1993 and one of 25 produced, with round to octagonal to round 24in. barrel including detachable Parker-Hale sound moderator, blued slab-sided receiver with twist-open bolt action loading, the right hand side deeply stamped 'THE GAMEKEEPER - SPECIAL EDITION', polished walnut butt-stock with adjustable heel-plate and separate walnut pistol-grip, detachable front mounted air cylinder, the underside of receiver marked '17 OF 25' and fitted with a Richter Optik 4-16x40 AOE telescopic sight and a brass trigger-shoe.

CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON A GOOD 14-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 661*, circa 1835, with twist iron multi-grooved 30in. octagonal barrel signed on the top-flat 'CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON', dove-tailed fore-sight, drift adjustable standing notch rear-sight with three additional folding leaves, platinum line and engraved bands to the colour-hardened breech-block also featuring a rectangular platinum poincon signed 'CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON', carved snail with platinum vented plug, engraved top-tang featuring a standing stag, border, scroll and gamescene engraved bar-action lock signed in two banners 'CHARLES LANCASTER' and 'LONDON', scroll engraved dolphin headed hammer with sliding safety, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, silver escutcheoned socket for a wrist sight (absent) adjusted via a key-way through the lower tang, raised tear-drop cheek-piece, engraved iron furniture including blued trigger-guard bow with chequered raised grip-spur, moulded ramrod throat, plain ramrod thimbles and original mahogany ramrod with mushroom headed horn pommel.

DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, LONDON A SCARCE 32-BORE PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE, serial no. 12802R, circa 1858, with octagonal to sixteen sided to round browned damascus 23 3/4in. barrel, the top-strap signed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST., LONDON BRIDGE', bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves mounted above barrel throat, the underside of throat marked '466 No.32' and with London proofs, colour hardened plain five-shot cylinder (colour faded), borderline engraved frame marked on the front strap 'No.32' (traces of colour), moulded flash guard to the left hand side of standing breech, applied hammer cover, double action only trigger mechanism with oversize flat-fronted trigger chequered guard bow, chequered walnut straight hand butt-stock, iron heel-plate with stepped top-sput and raised and chequered lower tang, the underside of muzzle fitted with a bayonet bar, strong amount of original finish throughout.

SWINBURN & SON A .524 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'JACOB'S RIFLE', no visible serial number, dated '1861' with 24in. barrels stained to brown, each rifled with four deep grooves, dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and three folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards and a folding ladder sight calibrated to 2,000 yards, dated back-action locks each signed 'SWINBURN & SON PATENT 1861', walnut half-stock, iron mounts including hinged patchbox-cover engraved 'JACOB'S RIFLES', chequered raised spur to the lower tang, iron sling mounts, correct ramrod and bayonet lug mounted at muzzle.

A 20-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1770 with later conversion to percussion, in the white 31 1/2in. swamped octagonal barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating drift adjustable rear-sightflorally engraved snail to the breech-block with integral top-tang, flat border engraved lock of flint form with pointed tail, walnut half-stock with chequered panel at wrist also bearing a nickel shield-shaped escutcheon marked 'H.B. 1845' (possibly the date of conversion), carved raised cheek-piece with carved floral detail, brass furniture including engraved and moulded heel-plate, raised lower tang with broad engraved trigger guard bow, pierced ribbon sideplate, ramrod throat and nose=cap, double set triggers, iron swivels and replacement brass tipped ramrod.

BURNSIDE RIFLE CO, USA A .54 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING CAVALRY-CARBINE, MODEL 'BURNSIDE PATENT THIRD MODEL' , serial no. 17878, circa 1862, with 21in. sighted barrel with slight trace of finish, plain receiver with later improvement of a central guide screw, the front marked 'BURNSIDE PATENT MARCH 25th 1856', two-piece chambered breech-block, back-action lock with traces of finish marked 'BURNSIDE RIFLE CO., PROVIDENCE. RI', walnut half-stock, rear sling mount, iron saddle-bar and ring, walnut splinter fore-end and iron barrel-band.

A .50 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'AMERICAN PLAINS TYPE', no visible serial number, circa 1870, with heavy octagonal 33in. barrel, white metal lines at muzzle and breech, applied crescent fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, long border engraved top-tang with provision for peep-sight (absent), border engraved back-action lock with further small florally engraved detail, dolphin headed hammer, wood half-stock with false stripy maple finish, shallow raised cheek-piece and comb of 'Roman nose form, brass furniture including patchbox with complex hinge, crescent heel-plate and trigger-guard bow with raised lower tang, double set triggers, white-metal fore-end cap and replacement wood ramrod, finish worn, some losses to top-edges of fore-end, one barrel key escutcheon absent.

H. RYSSEL, GERMANY A 28-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1855, with fine twist damascus 28in. side-by-side barrels in the white (some staining), the broad flat top-rib signed in gold 'H. RYSSEL IN THARANDT', further gold lines and an engraving of a grazing deer at breech, moulded nipple mounts with shallow fences, fully borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, borderline, scroll and gamescene engraved back-action locks featuring stags and does in woodland settings, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (chequering worn), raised cheek-piece, iron furniture including fully borderline, scroll and gamescene engraved patchbox and hinge, moulded horn covering for lower tang, double set triggers, the underside of fore-end with central clipped corner rectangular escutcheon, probable original horn-tipped ramrod and carved iron sling button.

R.T. PRITCHETT, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION MILITIA RIFLE, serial no. WR101250, (a South African registration number), private contract purchase, with round 31 3/4in. barrel rifled in three grooves, block and blade fore-sight, reversed elevating ladder rear-sight, flat sighting plane behind the rear-sight signed 'PRITCHETT 86 ST JAMES'S ST LONDON', borderline engraved top-tang, borderline engraved lock of military style signed 'R.T. PRITCHETT' on the bar, borderline engraved hammer, walnut three-quarter stock with iron furniture the heel-plate spur engraved '30', two iron barrel-keys, iron nose-cap, thimbles for ramrod (absent) and short bayonet bar. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

W. & C. SCOTT, LONDON A .577 PERCUSSION DELUXE RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN 1856', no visible serial number, apparently renovated and refinished to a high standard by W. & C. Scott possibly for presentation or use as a prize, with blued 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, military ladder rear-sight, the forward section of barrel engraved 'CAL .577', the rear 'W. & C. SCOTT, LONDON', a large gilt '2' inlet at breech together with a broad gilt band, scroll engraved breech-end and a starburst engraved around the top-nail, the snail engraved with a cannon, shield and flag (nipple absent), borderline and scroll engraved lock dated '1859' and with full renewed colour and a 'V.R.' crown device engraved to tail, the colour hardened partially scroll engraved dolphin headed hammer inlet with a gilt shield on a background engraved with a shield and flags, chequered walnut three-quarter stock (possibly from a Snider) with inlets around the head and top-tang, blued furniture with engraving to the heel-plate spur, trigger guard, lower tang and barrel-bands, gilded and engraved nose-cap and brushed bright iron ramrod.

J. SMITH, BIRMINGHAM A .577 PERCUSSION SHORT-RIFLE, MODEL 'PATTERN 1856 PRIVATE PURCHASE', no visible serial number, circa 1860, with blued round 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the rear of breech marked '28 LOVEDAY ST, BIRMINGHAM', borderline engraved colour hardened lock signed 'JOSH SMITH, CONTRACTOR TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT', walnut full-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture including two barrel bands, jag ended ramrod and sling swivels, the rear fixed through the end of lower tang..

STEVENS, LONDON, A FINE CASED PERCUSSION SPORTING-GUN WITH 18-BORE SHOT & 60-BORE RIFLE-BARRELS, serial no. 1057, circa 1845, with interchangeable 36in. twist iron shot and rifle barrels, the multi-groove rifle barrel of octagonal form and signed 'STEVENS, 43 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON', dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight with three folding leaves, colour hardened breech-block with twin gold lines (nipple removed but present) and provision for underbarrel ramrod, the right hand side of barrel mounted with a triangular sprung bayonet with 11in. blade released via a trigger at the tip (when folded), octagonal to sixteen-sided to round shot barrel with identical signature, bead fore-sight, twin gold bands to the breech-block and provision for ramrod (nipple also removed but present), fully border and scroll engraved colour hardened top-tang, border scroll and game-scene featuring a prowling leopard engraved to the colour hardened bar-action lock, the lock signed 'STEVENS, LONDON', engraved dolphin headed hammer with sliding safety behind, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist and with large colour-hardened patch box engraved with borders and a game scene of stags, iron heel-plate with engraved screws, carved and raised cheek-piece, engraved trigger-guard with scrolled lower tang, the fore-end with white metal tip, the whole in fine condition with much original finish and colour and complete with its oak storage case, the inside of lid with T. Murcott trade label, compartmented and lined in green baize and containing the original two brass mounted mahogany ramrods, period shot and powder flasks, accessories such as nipple keys and gouges, sundry cleaning equipment, wad punches and a bullet-mould marked 'MURCOTT, LONDON', the case generally very good but missing the key and lock escutcheon.

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE BSA AIR-RIFLE', no visible serial number, possibly a pre-production example circa 1906, with tapering 19 1/4in. barrel (numbered '5' on the underside), dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating blade rear-sight, rotary tap at breech marked 'P. PAT', no side-plate for tap, plain air-chamber stamped 'BSA AIR RIFLE' over 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED', plain single screw trigger unit with cast tang-less guard and adjuster to front, chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock (cracked at hand and repaired), iron heel-plate, no provision for fore-end and 'spade' type under-lever without side-strengtheners, traces only of finish. Pre-1939

BSA, BIRMINGHAM A .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'THE BSA AIR-RIFLE', serial no. 3835, for 1906, with tapering 19 1/4in. sighted barrel, tap load at breech, plain air-chamber stamped 'BSA AIR RIFLE - LINCOLN JEFFERIES PATENT, MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LD', single screw trigger-block, walnut chequered butt-stock with saw-handled grip, iron heel-plate and 'spade' style underlever catch without strengthening pieces, refinished. Pre-1939

MARLIN, USA A .32 RIMFIRE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE MODEL '1892', serial no. 343874, circa 1905, with reblacked octagonal 24in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed bladed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, the solid frame fitted with detachable sideplate, the top-tang with model designation, walnut butt-stock with iron semi-crescent heel-plate, plain walnut fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine tube (loose), action cleaned and possibly plated. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

SPENCER, USA A .52 RIMFIRE REPEATING SERVICE-CARBINE, MODEL 'SPENCER CARBINE', serial no. 24430, circa 1864, with blued round 22in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight and folding ladder rear-sight, plain receiver with under-lever opening, the top of receiver stamped 'SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO, BOSTON, MASS. PAT'D MARCH 6 1860' (faint), 'Stabler' cut-off, back-action sidelock with external hammer, saddle-ring and bar to left hand side, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with magazine tube concealed in the iron heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end and iron barrel-band with swivel, traces of original finish remaining. 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. 10373(3), for 1897, the last digit of serial number nearly erased, with octagonal 26in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with side loading gate and top eject, model designation to top-tang (peep-sight mounting points enlarged), walnut butt-stock, iron crescent heel-plate and finger-lever, walnut fore-end with iron nose-cap and full-length under-barrel magazine tube, finish worn. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .34 NEEDLE-FIRE GALLERY-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1835 DREYSE PATENT', serial no. 3186, Continental circa 1850, with octagonal 14 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, dove-tailed adjustable rear-sight, large rotary tap with long lever mounted to the right hand side, push-button bolt release, the side of the action marked 'CAL O:,34', walnut half-stock with chequered straight-hand wrist, raised angular cheek-piece and schnabel fore-end, iron furniture, traces only of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND A GOOD .577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MKIII SNIDER THREE-BAND', serial no. WR109716, being a South African registration number, dated for 1870, with round blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech with sprung locking catch, plain blued signed and dated lock, chained firing pin protector (incomplete), walnut full-stock with brass furniture except three iron barrel-bands, sling swivels 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

WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'M1881 SYSTEM VETTERLI, serial no. 21346, circa 1882, with blued 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt-action receiver, the bolt with turned down handle, side loading aperture, tubular underbarrel magazine, walnut butt-stock and full-length fore-end concealing the magazine tube, blued furniture, double set triggers, complete with a period sling and a jag-ended clearing rod, the whole expertly restored. 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.

GEB. SUTZER, SWITZERLAND AN 18mm BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'MILBANK-AMSLER' AND BAYONET, both serial no. 6391, circa 1843, with brushed bright 40in. barrel marked with the serial number, applied blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, flip-open breech-block with makers stamp, plain bar-action lock converted from flint with side-hammer, walnut full-stock with iron furniture, the underside of butt at toe also marked with the serial number and 'ST GALLEN', iron under-barrel clearing rod and two barrel bands with additional twin banded nose-cap, the underside of muzzle with stud for socket bayonet, and complete with its matching number bayonet in fine order together with its leather scabbard and frog (scabbard broken off at tip). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

MARLIN, USA A 32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL '1893 SPECIAL ORDER', serial no. 99618, circa 1897, with tapering octagonal shortened 21in. 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', not marked for smokeless powders, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight rear-sight, solid receiver marked on the top 'MARLIN SAFETY', provision for peep-sight to top-tang, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, squared finger-lever, plain walnut half-fore-end and three-quarter length under-barrel magazine-tube, finish faded and thin.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1870 CADET', serial no. 3191, circa 1871, with octagonal to round 27in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt housing with turned down handled bolt, walnut full-stock, with iron furniture and brass-tipped iron clearing rod, finish lightly worn. 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.

NEUHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILBANK-AMSLER', serial no. 354, circa 1868, with blued 30 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, flip-up breech with off-set firing pin, the top signed 'NEUHAUSEN' over 'S.I.G.', Swiss proofs, blued plain unsigned hump-back lock, plain hammer, walnut full-stock with iron furniture including spurred trigger-guard, Swiss-style heavy heel-plate, two barrel bands and nose-cap with bayonet lug, double set triggers and under-barrel clearing rod, fitted with a period wooden muzzle tompion. 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.

LECHNER, NUREMBERG AN 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT', serial no. 12182, circa 1920, with octagonal blind fluted 31 1/2in. barrel, the top-sides signed in silver gilt 'HANS LECHNER' and 'NURNBERG' respectively, dove-tailed ramp with replacement tunnel fore-sight, dove-tail along the top-flat for an adjustable position rear-sight (absent), plain slab-sided receiver fitted with large banana-shaped tensioning springs to the pins, square form dropping breech marked 'ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT', top-tang with base for an aperture sight (absent), chequered walnut tyrolean butt-stock further relief carved with panels of oakleaves, iron Swiss-style heel-plate, complex underlever forming the trigger-guard bow, double-set triggers, smooth walnut fore-end with the tip also relief carved with oakleaves and fitted with iron sling swivels, small loss to wood at heel, action missing striker. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .34 NEEDLE-FIRE GALLERY RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1835 DREYSE PATENT', serial no. 7945, Continental circa 1850, with octagonal 19in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, dove-tailed adjustable rear-sight, large rotary tap with long lever mounted to the right hand side, push-button bolt release, the side of the action under the lever marked 'CAL 0,34' and '6 GRAN PULV', walnut half-stock with chequered straight-hand wrist, raised angular cheek-piece and schnabel fore-end, iron furniture, strong traces of finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

REMINGTON ARMS CO., USA A .32 RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'No.4 ROLLING-BLOCK TAKE-DOWN', serial no. J228364, circa 1910, with blued octagonal 24in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the top-flat marked 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y. U.S.A.', small receiver with take-down lever on the right hand side, provision for peep-sight to the top-tang (never fitted), walnut 'roach-belly' butt-stock with iron carbine-style heel-plate and plain walnut half-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.W. GREENER, BIRMINGHAM A .310 (CADET) SINGLE-SHOT CADET-RIFLE, MODEL 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ISSUE', serial no. 1880, circa 1914, with 25in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro adjustable rear-sight, silhouette of a kangaroo stamped to the knoxform, plain receiver signed by the makers on the left hand side and marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' together with 'VIC' on the right, Martini-style under-lever action, plain walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, three-quarter length fore-end, iron barrel-band and sling swivels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

THOMAS TURNER, BIRMINGHAM A .577 (SNIDER) VOLUNTEER SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'SNIDER THREE-BAND', no visible serial number, circa 1875, with 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech with sprung catch, plain bar-action lock signed 'THOMAS TURNER, FISHER ST. BIRMINGHAM', walnut full-stock with brass furniture, three iron barrel-bands and an iron 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

MERIDIAN MANFG. CO, USA A SCARCE .58 RIMFIRE BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MILLER CONVERSION OF THE PATTERN '61', serial no. 400, altered circa 1865-67, with brushed bright (as original) 30in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional flip-up leaves, lift up and over short breech-block, the top marked 'W.H. & C.W. MILLER PATENT MAY 23 1863' and ' MERIDIAN MANFG. CO. MERIDEN CONN', lockplate from a Pattern 1861 musket signed 'PARKERS, SNOW & CO. MERIDEN, CONN' together with a Union Eagle device and the date '1863', plain external hammer, walnut full-stock with exposed muzzle (small losses to sharp edges around breech-block), iron furniture and under-barrel 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

P. STEVENS, MAASTRICHT AN 11.3x51R (DUTCH-BEAUMONT) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI', serial no. 6777, converted circa 1890 from an M1871 Beaumont rifle dated '1876', with 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, round receiver with large bolt-handle (bolt and receiver matching numbers), fixed Vitali magazine, walnut full-stock with issue stamps to butt, iron furniture and iron under-barrel clearing rod, brushed bright finish. 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 .44 (C/F) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 'No.1 ROLLING BLOCK', serial no. 948, circa 1870, with heavy octagonal 28in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with rolling breech and central hammer, maker's details to top-tang, walnut butt-stock with straight wrist and crescent heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end with moulded iron tip, traces of original finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

I. HOLLIS & SONS, BIRMINGHAM A .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY SPORTER', serial no. W101304, circa 1900, with 28in. barrel, full-length matted sighting-rib fitted with a dove-tailed blade fore-sight and a four leaf express rear-sight with additional ladder and standing notch, signed in a panel at breech 'I. HOLLIS & SONS BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND', border and scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, side safe and cocking indicator, walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock (chipped at head), iron heel-plate (trapdoor absent), ring tipped under-lever, chequered half fore-end and replacement wood clearing rod, traces of finish present. 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.

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDONA .577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY', serial no. 4608,circa 1886, with 33 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' and marked 'METFORD RIFLING', the left hand side below rear-sight marked 'FOR W.R. MARTINI CARTRIDGE', triangle trademark at nocksform, slab-sided receiver, the left side marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' below a triangle trademark, the right side 'MARTINI PATENT', tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut butt-stock, iron heel-plate, short under-lever, full-length walnut fore-end with two iron barrel-bands and iron clearing rod, the whole cleaned of finish. 450 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 (ROOK) 'THE ROSS' SIDELEVER 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 9023, 28in. reblued octagonal barrel with matt top flat, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with three folding leafs marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, breech-end engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and '.295 BORE.', H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, manual sidelever safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, bright and re-blued finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate and pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 13oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

ALEX. MARTIN A .297/.250 SIDE-LEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 69529, 26in. reproved octagonal nitro barrel (loose) with matt sighting flat and signed 'ALEX. MARTIN / GLASGOW & ABERDEEN', bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 150 yards, border and scroll engraved action retaining much expertly renewed blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, chequered horn butt-plate, silver escutcheon and horn pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap on splinter fore-end with horn finial (small loss to left-side leading edge), weight 5lb. 7oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

FIELD, LONDON A .577/.450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI-HENRY SPORTER', serial no. WR100139, circa 1900, with reblued 28 1/2in. barrel, full-length matted sighting-rib fitted with a dove-tailed blade fore-sight and a four leaf express rear-sight with additional ladder and standing notch, signed in a panel at breech 'FIELD, LONDON', reblued border and scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with dropping feed-ramp, brushed bright side safe and cocking indicator, figured walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock, iron heel-plate, ring tipped under-lever and chequered splinter fore-end with horn tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.

COLT, USA A SCARCE .50-95 (WIN) PUMP-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'LIGHTNING EXPRESS', serial no. 1313, large frame size made 1888, with reblued round 26in. barrel signed by the maker, blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided top ejecting action with dust cover, external hammer, walnut butt-stock with carbine heel-plate (small losses at head), chequered walnut pump-handle and full-length underbarrel magazine, refinished throughout. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, USAA SCARCE .50 (C/F) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 ROLLING-BLOCK', no visible serial number, WITH BAYONET,manufactured 1872, with brushed bright (as original) 36in. barrel, , block and blade fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight, colour hardened rolling block action marked 'MODEL 1871' on the left hand side and 'US SPRINGFIELD 1872' below an American eagle on the right, special 'locking' central hammer action (hammer deliberately drops to half-cock when breech closed), top-tang marked with 'REMINGTON'S PATENT' over 'PAT MAY 3D. NOV 15TH 1864. APRIL 17TH 1868', walnut butt-stock with 'U.S' marked heel-plate, iron sling swivels and two barrel-bands, complete with matching socket bayonet (unmarked, no scabbard). 800

MARLIN, USA A .32 RIMFIRE LEVER-ACTION REPEATING-RIFLE, MODEL '1892', serial no. 83043, circa 1898, with blued round 24in. barrel signed by the maker, folding gold-washed ring fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, colour hardened receiver with field-strippable side-plate and blued bolt, the top-flat marked 'MARLIN SAFETY', folding peep-sight to tang marked 'patent', walnut butt-stock with iron crescent heel-plate, colour hardened finger-lever, walnut half fore-end and full-length blued under-barrel magazine tube, much original finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament