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January auction of Toys, Arms and Armour and Militaria
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
January auction of Toys, Arms and Armour and Militaria

Auction dates
04 Jan 2016 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-385
05 Jan 2016 11:00 GMT
Lots: 501-793
Viewing dates
30 Dec 2015 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
30 Dec 2015 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
31 Dec 2015 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
31 Dec 2015 14:00 - 16:00 GMT
04 Jan 2016 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
05 Jan 2016 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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A japanned tin containing waxed rifle patches, 2¼” diameter x 1½” high, the lid with printed
Lot 716
A japanned tin containing waxed rifle patches, 2¼” diameter x 1½” high, the lid with printed
30 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Lot location: Lewes, East Sussex
A studded shell for a rifled muzzle loading gun, probably a 12pr (heavily corroded, no fuze); an
Lot 717
A studded shell for a rifled muzzle loading gun, probably a 12pr (heavily corroded, no fuze); an
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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The hilt and part pipe backed blade of an RN officers sword, c 1835,by Ellyett, Portsea, blade
Lot 718
The hilt and part pipe backed blade of an RN officers sword, c 1835,by Ellyett, Portsea, blade
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A black leather scabbard for RN officer’s sword with pipe backed blade, the locket and chape
Lot 719
A black leather scabbard for RN officer’s sword with pipe backed blade, the locket and chape
60 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWI officer’s flap top leather revolver holster, the back with ink inscription “Capt..Murphy,
Lot 720
A WWI officer’s flap top leather revolver holster, the back with ink inscription “Capt..Murphy,
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A pair of webbing pouches (possibly reproduction), each for 3 MP38 or MP40 magazines, one containing
Lot 721
A pair of webbing pouches (possibly reproduction), each for 3 MP38 or MP40 magazines, one containing
95 GBP
100 - 180 GBP
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A wooden 2 row game carrier, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, with sprung hinged brass and
Lot 722
A wooden 2 row game carrier, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, with sprung hinged brass and
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWI open top leather holster for Webley Mk VI revolver, with ordnance marked brass cleaning
Lot 723
A WWI open top leather holster for Webley Mk VI revolver, with ordnance marked brass cleaning
60 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A better than average leather leg-o-mutton gun case, for DB gun with up to 30” barrels, with
Lot 724
A better than average leather leg-o-mutton gun case, for DB gun with up to 30” barrels, with
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A brown leather carbine bucket, with suspension strap, and a leather case for surveying instrument,
Lot 725
A brown leather carbine bucket, with suspension strap, and a leather case for surveying instrument,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A wooden holster stock for a Model 1896 “broom handle” Mauser automatic pistol, number 249, with
Lot 726
A wooden holster stock for a Model 1896 “broom handle” Mauser automatic pistol, number 249, with
375 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A small bade bade, recurved blade 6”, darkwood hilt and sheath of traditional form, GC; 3 various
Lot 727
A small bade bade, recurved blade 6”, darkwood hilt and sheath of traditional form, GC; 3 various
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Arab jambiya, blade 6”, darkwood hilt with plain sheel silver front panel (loose and kinked),
Lot 728
An Arab jambiya, blade 6”, darkwood hilt with plain sheel silver front panel (loose and kinked),
90 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A Burmese sword dha, slightly curved swollen blade 25½”, DE at point and with shallow fuller,
Lot 729
A Burmese sword dha, slightly curved swollen blade 25½”, DE at point and with shallow fuller,
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Highland style dirk, tapered blade 13½”, darkwood strapwork hilt, in its brass sheath with
Lot 730
A Highland style dirk, tapered blade 13½”, darkwood strapwork hilt, in its brass sheath with
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Highland style dirk, now withdrawn from sale.
Lot 731
A Highland style dirk, now withdrawn from sale.
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Highland officer’s broadsword, blade 33”, by Wilkinson, plated basket hilt, with coloured liner
Lot 732
A Highland officer’s broadsword, blade 33”, by Wilkinson, plated basket hilt, with coloured liner
205 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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31 American Indian stone arrow heads, mounted on hessian and framed in oak, 15” x 11”, with
Lot 733
31 American Indian stone arrow heads, mounted on hessian and framed in oak, 15” x 11”, with
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A modern American Indian Silver Shadow feather war bonnet, with maker’s label of “Buffalo Hogan.
Lot 734
A modern American Indian Silver Shadow feather war bonnet, with maker’s label of “Buffalo Hogan.
150 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century, possibly N American, dark horn powder horn, 14” overall, deeply branded with the
Lot 735
A 19th century, possibly N American, dark horn powder horn, 14” overall, deeply branded with the
60 GBP
100 - 250 GBP
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A rare American Revolutionary period rifleman’s “Hunting Bag”, of brown leather with wrap around
Lot 736
A rare American Revolutionary period rifleman’s “Hunting Bag”, of brown leather with wrap around
475 GBP
250 - 500 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co single action Army percussion revolver, number 26349. GWO & Basically GC
Lot 737
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co single action Army percussion revolver, number 26349. GWO & Basically GC
675 GBP
800 - 850 GBP
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A modern Bowie knife, blade 10½”, lightly etched with scene at the Alamo and vignette of James Bowie
Lot 738
A modern Bowie knife, blade 10½”, lightly etched with scene at the Alamo and vignette of James Bowie
0 GBP
200 - 220 GBP
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A modern Bowie knife, plated blade 9½”, marked “I*XL” by Wostenholm with eagle mark, plated
Lot 739
A modern Bowie knife, plated blade 9½”, marked “I*XL” by Wostenholm with eagle mark, plated
170 GBP
200 - 220 GBP
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A bowie knife, now withdrawn from sale.
Lot 740
A bowie knife, now withdrawn from sale.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A trench knife, FS type blade, 7”, dark horn grip, plain iron crosspiece (pommel and stud
Lot 741
A trench knife, FS type blade, 7”, dark horn grip, plain iron crosspiece (pommel and stud
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII “fat boy” 2nd pattern FS fighting knife, the plated hilt with crosspiece stamped with
Lot 742
A WWII “fat boy” 2nd pattern FS fighting knife, the plated hilt with crosspiece stamped with
310 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An old West Indian hardwood walking stick, 36”, carved overall with foliage in chequered panels,
Lot 743
An old West Indian hardwood walking stick, 36”, carved overall with foliage in chequered panels,
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An African carved dark hardwood walking stick, 36” overall, with spiral haft, the handle in the form
Lot 744
An African carved dark hardwood walking stick, 36” overall, with spiral haft, the handle in the form
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century Far Eastern carved and polished hardwood stave, bearing stylized small animals,
Lot 745
A 19th century Far Eastern carved and polished hardwood stave, bearing stylized small animals,
50 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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A B’ham made 70 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel 3”, with B’ham
Lot 746
A B’ham made 70 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel 3”, with B’ham
85 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 6 shot 80 bore self cocking bar hammer open frame transitional percussion revolver, 11¾” overall,
Lot 747
A 6 shot 80 bore self cocking bar hammer open frame transitional percussion revolver, 11¾” overall,
525 GBP
850 - 900 GBP
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A charming 6 shot 160 bore self cocking bar hammer semi open frame transitional percussion revolver,
Lot 748
A charming 6 shot 160 bore self cocking bar hammer semi open frame transitional percussion revolver,
1,700 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 17” with traces of stamps at forte, socket marked “50”. GC (
Lot 749
A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 17” with traces of stamps at forte, socket marked “50”. GC (
270 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 17” with various stamps at forte (obscured by rust) including “
Lot 750
A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 17” with various stamps at forte (obscured by rust) including “
220 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 15½” marked Woolley with stamps (unclear) at forte. Basically
Lot 751
A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 15½” marked Woolley with stamps (unclear) at forte. Basically
120 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A P1815 socket bayonet for the Baker rifle, slot concealed by locking ring (see BB, p 288 and no
Lot 752
A P1815 socket bayonet for the Baker rifle, slot concealed by locking ring (see BB, p 288 and no
875 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 17” with inspector’s stamp and “G Salter” at forte. GC (minor
Lot 753
A Brown Bess socket bayonet, blade 17” with inspector’s stamp and “G Salter” at forte. GC (minor
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Volunteer sword bayonet for the Baker rifle, shallow fullered blade 23”, brass hilt with outer
Lot 754
A Volunteer sword bayonet for the Baker rifle, shallow fullered blade 23”, brass hilt with outer
210 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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2 P1907 bayonets, stamps at forte, oil hole in pommel, in steel mounted leather scabbards, one
Lot 755
2 P1907 bayonets, stamps at forte, oil hole in pommel, in steel mounted leather scabbards, one
130 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Swedish M1840 socket bayonet, blade 23”, shank marked “23R.K.N” on one side and “...AC AL..” (
Lot 756
A Swedish M1840 socket bayonet, blade 23”, shank marked “23R.K.N” on one side and “...AC AL..” (
30 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A P1856 Enfield “bar on barrel” sword bayonet, inspector’s stamps at forte, in its steel mounted
Lot 757
A P1856 Enfield “bar on barrel” sword bayonet, inspector’s stamps at forte, in its steel mounted
70 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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An Austrian socket bayonet for the M1865 Lorenz rifle, spiral slot with locking ring. GC (dark
Lot 758
An Austrian socket bayonet for the M1865 Lorenz rifle, spiral slot with locking ring. GC (dark
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A P1856 volunteer sword bayonet, unmarked blade, tip of pommel stamped M/16. GC
Lot 759
A P1856 volunteer sword bayonet, unmarked blade, tip of pommel stamped M/16. GC
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A P1823 bayonet for the Baker rifle, hollow triangular section blade 16½”, brass hilt with plain
Lot 760
A P1823 bayonet for the Baker rifle, hollow triangular section blade 16½”, brass hilt with plain
2,800 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A P1876 socket bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 21”, stamps at forte, in its brass (
Lot 761
A P1876 socket bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 21”, stamps at forte, in its brass (
110 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A P1876 socket bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 21”, stamps at forte. GC, a clean
Lot 762
A P1876 socket bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 21”, stamps at forte. GC, a clean
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A scarce P1863 sword bayonet for the Whitworth rifle, with circular mortice slot, inspector’s
Lot 763
A scarce P1863 sword bayonet for the Whitworth rifle, with circular mortice slot, inspector’s
85 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, markings removed from back of blade, in scabbard (rusted); and an Enfield
Lot 764
A Chassepot bayonet, markings removed from back of blade, in scabbard (rusted); and an Enfield
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, the blade pitted and worn with no visible markings,
Lot 765
A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, the blade pitted and worn with no visible markings,
55 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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A scarce P1855 sword bayonet for the Sappers and Miners Lancaster carbine, pipe backed blade, brass
Lot 766
A scarce P1855 sword bayonet for the Sappers and Miners Lancaster carbine, pipe backed blade, brass
130 GBP
150 - 160 GBP
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A Japanese dagger, aikuchi, blade 11”, the plain rayskin covered hilt with base metal menuki and
Lot 767
A Japanese dagger, aikuchi, blade 11”, the plain rayskin covered hilt with base metal menuki and
0 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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A post war Japanese sword Katana, slightly curved blade 29¼”, solid polished brass mounts
Lot 768
A post war Japanese sword Katana, slightly curved blade 29¼”, solid polished brass mounts
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWII Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26¼”, dated 1944, regulation mounts, stud fastener,
Lot 769
A WWII Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26¼”, dated 1944, regulation mounts, stud fastener,
500 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26”, regulation mounts, stud fastener, Showa 18th Year (
Lot 770
A Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26”, regulation mounts, stud fastener, Showa 18th Year (
500 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A WWII Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26”, regulation mounts, stud fastener, Showa date 18th
Lot 771
A WWII Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26”, regulation mounts, stud fastener, Showa date 18th
500 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A WWII Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26¼” signed Kaneju. Regulation mounts, stud fastener,
Lot 772
A WWII Japanese officer’s sword Katana, blade 26¼” signed Kaneju. Regulation mounts, stud fastener,
725 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A WWII Japanese NCO’s sword Katana, fullered blade 26¼”, regulation mounts, spring clip fastener,
Lot 773
A WWII Japanese NCO’s sword Katana, fullered blade 26¼”, regulation mounts, spring clip fastener,
430 GBP
280 - 300 GBP
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A WWI bayonet practice rifle, 63” overall, the spring cylinder stamped with broad arrow and
Lot 774
A WWI bayonet practice rifle, 63” overall, the spring cylinder stamped with broad arrow and
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A bayonet practice rifle, the spring cylinder stamped with broad arrow and ordnance inspector’s
Lot 775
A bayonet practice rifle, the spring cylinder stamped with broad arrow and ordnance inspector’s
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Lewes, East Sussex
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