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May auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour including Spring Connoisseurs
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
May auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour including Spring Connoisseurs

Auction dates
16 May 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1308
17 May 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-63 & 301-487
18 May 2016 11:00 BST
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18 May 2016 14:30 BST
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12 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
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13 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
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A light company officer’s sword, flat, sharply curved blade 29”, steel stirrup hilt with shallow
Lot 148
A light company officer’s sword, flat, sharply curved blade 29”, steel stirrup hilt with shallow
750 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A pre 1803 pattern light company officer’s sword, curved blade 28”, brass stirrup hilt with langets,
Lot 149
A pre 1803 pattern light company officer’s sword, curved blade 28”, brass stirrup hilt with langets,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An officer’s service sword, c 1810, of Captain Charles Diggle, 52nd Regiment, plain curved,
Lot 150
An officer’s service sword, c 1810, of Captain Charles Diggle, 52nd Regiment, plain curved,
3,500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An early 19th century officer’s sword of The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment, curved flat
Lot 151
An early 19th century officer’s sword of The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment, curved flat
2,500 GBP
2,000 - 2,300 GBP
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A Household Cavalry officer’s levée dress sword, c1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip slightly
Lot 152
A Household Cavalry officer’s levée dress sword, c1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip slightly
270 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A mid 18th Century Horseman’s backsword, straight, fullered blade 35½”, lightly etched with
Lot 153
A mid 18th Century Horseman’s backsword, straight, fullered blade 35½”, lightly etched with
825 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A late 18th century French naval cutlass, curved, shallow fullered blade, 25”, with narrow back
Lot 154
A late 18th century French naval cutlass, curved, shallow fullered blade, 25”, with narrow back
850 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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†A 19th century officer’s mameluke hilted sword, probably Indian Army, curved, pipe backed blade
Lot 155
†A 19th century officer’s mameluke hilted sword, probably Indian Army, curved, pipe backed blade
775 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A mid 18th century backsword, blade 33” with slightly offset twin back fullers, steel half basket
Lot 156
A mid 18th century backsword, blade 33” with slightly offset twin back fullers, steel half basket
1,250 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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†A George VI officer’s sword of The Highland Light Infantry, blade 32½” by Wilkinson, no 67292 (
Lot 157
†A George VI officer’s sword of The Highland Light Infantry, blade 32½” by Wilkinson, no 67292 (
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Highland broadsword, blade 33”, with shallow central fuller for half length and simple running
Lot 158
A Highland broadsword, blade 33”, with shallow central fuller for half length and simple running
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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†A late Victorian Indian Army General officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved blade 31½”, etched
Lot 159
†A late Victorian Indian Army General officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved blade 31½”, etched
675 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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†A late 18th century Highland broadsword, double edged blade 32”, with narrow central fuller for
Lot 160
†A late 18th century Highland broadsword, double edged blade 32”, with narrow central fuller for
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An interesting officer’s sword of The R Army Medical Corps, almost straight, fullered blade 32½”, by
Lot 161
An interesting officer’s sword of The R Army Medical Corps, almost straight, fullered blade 32½”, by
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A similar sword (owned by McLoughlin’s son, who had both swords rehilted and plated en suite)
Lot 162
A similar sword (owned by McLoughlin’s son, who had both swords rehilted and plated en suite)
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An early 17th century English pikeman officer’s pot helmet, formed in two halves with low slightly
Lot 164
An early 17th century English pikeman officer’s pot helmet, formed in two halves with low slightly
1,550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A good heavy mid 17th century Dutch lobster tail helmet, the skull formed in two pieces with six
Lot 165
A good heavy mid 17th century Dutch lobster tail helmet, the skull formed in two pieces with six
1,600 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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An early 17th century gorget, probably German, shield shaped with roped edges and similar borders
Lot 166
An early 17th century gorget, probably German, shield shaped with roped edges and similar borders
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare 17th century “Spider” helmet, the crown formed from 10 radiating bars secured by 2 bands
Lot 167
A rare 17th century “Spider” helmet, the crown formed from 10 radiating bars secured by 2 bands
1,750 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A very good 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with good
Lot 168
A very good 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with good
1,800 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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An unusual late 18th century central European 12 bore flintlock sporting rifle with left hand
Lot 169
An unusual late 18th century central European 12 bore flintlock sporting rifle with left hand
925 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A 24 bore Japanese matchlock gun, 48” overall, plain slightly tapered octagonal barrel 33½”, with
Lot 170
A 24 bore Japanese matchlock gun, 48” overall, plain slightly tapered octagonal barrel 33½”, with
450 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .451” percussion sporting rifle by Wilkinson, Pall Mall, 46½” overall, round barrel 30½” with
Lot 171
A .451” percussion sporting rifle by Wilkinson, Pall Mall, 46½” overall, round barrel 30½” with
450 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with Birmingham proofs, the lock
Lot 172
A .577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with Birmingham proofs, the lock
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A good .32-40 Model 1893 Marlin Safety full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44½” overall, round
Lot 173
A good .32-40 Model 1893 Marlin Safety full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44½” overall, round
1,550 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A fine .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44” overall, octagonal
Lot 174
A fine .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44” overall, octagonal
975 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A .577/450” Martini Henry sporting rifle by Tolley, 45” overall, barrel 29” with folding leaf
Lot 175
A .577/450” Martini Henry sporting rifle by Tolley, 45” overall, barrel 29” with folding leaf
500 GBP
500 - 500 GBP
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A .25” rimfire Marlin No 27-S tube magazine pump action rifle, 42” overall, round barrel 24” with
Lot 176
A .25” rimfire Marlin No 27-S tube magazine pump action rifle, 42” overall, round barrel 24” with
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 10.4mm Swiss M81 Vetterli bolt action tube magazine rifle, 52” overall, barrel 33”; the frame
Lot 177
A 10.4mm Swiss M81 Vetterli bolt action tube magazine rifle, 52” overall, barrel 33”; the frame
375 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Thomas, c 1800, 31” overall, three stage bell mouth
Lot 178
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Thomas, c 1800, 31” overall, three stage bell mouth
1,250 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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An Irish brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Tomlinson, Dublin, c 1800, 30½” overall, 2
Lot 179
An Irish brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Tomlinson, Dublin, c 1800, 30½” overall, 2
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with top spring bayonet, by W. Bond, London, c 1820, 30”
Lot 180
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with top spring bayonet, by W. Bond, London, c 1820, 30”
1,400 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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An 18th century flintlock Eprouvette, 9½” overall, of all steel construction with external
Lot 181
An 18th century flintlock Eprouvette, 9½” overall, of all steel construction with external
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A bronze framed 40 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, c 1840, 6” overall, fluted turn off barrel
Lot 182
A bronze framed 40 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, c 1840, 6” overall, fluted turn off barrel
400 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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An early 19th century flintlock cannon lock, 4¾” overall, the unmarked frame of heavy brass
Lot 183
An early 19th century flintlock cannon lock, 4¾” overall, the unmarked frame of heavy brass
575 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 42 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol with spring bayonet, 7” overall, ribbed turn off barrel
Lot 184
A 42 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol with spring bayonet, 7” overall, ribbed turn off barrel
500 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A 10 bore x 2-5/8” Winchester Model 1887 half tube magazine underlever shotgun, number 25182 (1889),
Lot 185
A 10 bore x 2-5/8” Winchester Model 1887 half tube magazine underlever shotgun, number 25182 (1889),
800 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44” overall, octagonal barrel
Lot 186
A .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44” overall, octagonal barrel
950 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A .32-40 Model 1893 Marlin Safety full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44½” overall, round barrel
Lot 187
A .32-40 Model 1893 Marlin Safety full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44½” overall, round barrel
825 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, number 376462 (1905), 44½”
Lot 188
A .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, number 376462 (1905), 44½”
725 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A .50” Sharp’s New Model 1859 breech loading percussion carbine, number 62929, the barrel with
Lot 189
A .50” Sharp’s New Model 1859 breech loading percussion carbine, number 62929, the barrel with
925 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A good scarce double barrelled 32 bore Jacob’s percussion rifle, 40½” overall, barrels 24” with
Lot 190
A good scarce double barrelled 32 bore Jacob’s percussion rifle, 40½” overall, barrels 24” with
3,000 GBP
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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A 6 shot .41” centre fire Colt single action Army (or “Peacemaker”) revolver, barrel 4¾” with
Lot 191
A 6 shot .41” centre fire Colt single action Army (or “Peacemaker”) revolver, barrel 4¾” with
2,500 GBP
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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A 6 shot 80 bore open wedge frame self cocking percussion revolver, 9” overall, octagonal barrel 4½”
Lot 192
A 6 shot 80 bore open wedge frame self cocking percussion revolver, 9” overall, octagonal barrel 4½”
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Remington New Model Army single action percussion revolver, barrel 8” with patent
Lot 193
A 6 shot .44” Remington New Model Army single action percussion revolver, barrel 8” with patent
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 5 shot 70 bore Bentley type open frame self cocking percussion revolver, 9½” overall, octagonal
Lot 194
A 5 shot 70 bore Bentley type open frame self cocking percussion revolver, 9½” overall, octagonal
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 6 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, barrel 6” with Hartford 2 line address,
Lot 195
A 6 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, barrel 6” with Hartford 2 line address,
750 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A 6 shot 75 bore Cooper’s Patent ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 8” overall,
Lot 196
A 6 shot 75 bore Cooper’s Patent ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 8” overall,
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An interesting London made 5 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, barrel 4” with
Lot 197
An interesting London made 5 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, barrel 4” with
1,450 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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An American .50” centre-fire conversion Springfield Model 1864 breech loading single shot rifle, 56”
Lot 198
An American .50” centre-fire conversion Springfield Model 1864 breech loading single shot rifle, 56”
375 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A French 11mm Model 1866-74 Gras bolt action single shot rifle, number M46957, 57½” overall,
Lot 199
A French 11mm Model 1866-74 Gras bolt action single shot rifle, number M46957, 57½” overall,
525 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A 10.4mm Swiss M78 Vetterli bolt action tube magazine rifle, 52” overall, barrel 33”, frame
Lot 200
A 10.4mm Swiss M78 Vetterli bolt action tube magazine rifle, 52” overall, barrel 33”, frame
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A good 18th century silver mounted 16 bore Turkish miquelet flintlock gun, 55” overall, the smooth
Lot 201
A good 18th century silver mounted 16 bore Turkish miquelet flintlock gun, 55” overall, the smooth
600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A mid 19th century 14 bore percussion sporting rifle, 46” overall, rebrowned octagonal twist
Lot 202
A mid 19th century 14 bore percussion sporting rifle, 46” overall, rebrowned octagonal twist
750 GBP
600 - 1,000 GBP
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A good German double barrelled 20 bore percussion sporting gun by C Crause in Herzberg, 44” overall,
Lot 203
A good German double barrelled 20 bore percussion sporting gun by C Crause in Herzberg, 44” overall,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of brass cannon barrelled and brass framed 55 bore flintlock boxlock pistols, by J & W
Lot 204
A pair of brass cannon barrelled and brass framed 55 bore flintlock boxlock pistols, by J & W
925 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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A pair of French late 18th Century 60 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistols, 6¾” overall, turn off
Lot 205
A pair of French late 18th Century 60 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistols, 6¾” overall, turn off
450 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 50 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1770. 7½” overall, turn off barrel
Lot 206
A 50 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1770. 7½” overall, turn off barrel
350 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 4 barrelled 80 bore brass framed flintlock boxlock tap action pistol, by L. Samuel, Liverpool, c
Lot 207
A 4 barrelled 80 bore brass framed flintlock boxlock tap action pistol, by L. Samuel, Liverpool, c
1,700 GBP
1,750 - 1,850 GBP
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A good mid 18th century 10 bore flintlock militia musket, by J. Freeman the second (died 1756),
Lot 208
A good mid 18th century 10 bore flintlock militia musket, by J. Freeman the second (died 1756),
1,550 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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