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May auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour including Spring Connoisseurs
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West Street Auction Galleries
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
Lots: 64-250
18 May 2016 14:30 BST
Lots: 488-583
Viewing dates
12 May 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
12 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
13 May 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
13 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
16 May 2016 09:00 - 10:00 BST
17 May 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
18 May 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A similar post war jerkin, d 1957, RAF blue cloth lining. GC
Lot 471
A similar post war jerkin, d 1957, RAF blue cloth lining. GC
40 GBP
45 - 60 GBP
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A WWII US sleeveless sheepskin flying jacket, the back painted with a scene of a knight in armour
Lot 472
A WWII US sleeveless sheepskin flying jacket, the back painted with a scene of a knight in armour
230 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A WWII US Navy brown leather flying suit, with zip front, fur collar and elasticated waist and
Lot 473
A WWII US Navy brown leather flying suit, with zip front, fur collar and elasticated waist and
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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2 pre 1953 Naval jackets of a Royal Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander with WWII medal ribbons
Lot 474
2 pre 1953 Naval jackets of a Royal Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander with WWII medal ribbons
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A British 1942 pattern Parachutist jacket, the maker’s label dated 1945, the inside marked “2/238”
Lot 475
A British 1942 pattern Parachutist jacket, the maker’s label dated 1945, the inside marked “2/238”
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A box of mostly American style military steel helmets and fibre liners, and a fibreglass German
Lot 476
A box of mostly American style military steel helmets and fibre liners, and a fibreglass German
50 GBP
55 - 75 GBP
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An Eastern European steel helmet, the dark grey/green skull with low medial ridge and with white/
Lot 477
An Eastern European steel helmet, the dark grey/green skull with low medial ridge and with white/
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A WWI French Adrian pattern steel helmet, with leather lining and chinstrap. QGC (rusted, no crest
Lot 478
A WWI French Adrian pattern steel helmet, with leather lining and chinstrap. QGC (rusted, no crest
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWI “raw edged” steel helmet, with loops for chinstrap and part of the strap with buckles, (
Lot 479
A WWI “raw edged” steel helmet, with loops for chinstrap and part of the strap with buckles, (
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWII period Dutch steel helmet, the front with embossed oval rampant lion badge, with lining and
Lot 480
A WWII period Dutch steel helmet, the front with embossed oval rampant lion badge, with lining and
75 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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†A “Marine Indochine” round cap, embroidered title headband with scarlet edge piping, scarlet wool
Lot 481
†A “Marine Indochine” round cap, embroidered title headband with scarlet edge piping, scarlet wool
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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†A French officer’s kepi, probably WWI period, blue cloth with red top, PL peak, gilt chinstrap with
Lot 482
†A French officer’s kepi, probably WWI period, blue cloth with red top, PL peak, gilt chinstrap with
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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†A French naval officer’s blue kepi, gilt braid cross and trim to top, PL peak, small fouled
Lot 483
†A French naval officer’s blue kepi, gilt braid cross and trim to top, PL peak, small fouled
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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†A US Naval Petty Officer’s peaked cap, white top, black headband and PL peak, gilt chinstrap,
Lot 484
†A US Naval Petty Officer’s peaked cap, white top, black headband and PL peak, gilt chinstrap,
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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†A WWII US Army officer’s khaki peaked cap, brown leather peak and chinstrap, gilt buttons and
Lot 485
†A WWII US Army officer’s khaki peaked cap, brown leather peak and chinstrap, gilt buttons and
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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†An ERII Sergeant’s peaked cap of the Grenadier Guards, brass badge and 3 bands to peak, scarlet
Lot 486
†An ERII Sergeant’s peaked cap of the Grenadier Guards, brass badge and 3 bands to peak, scarlet
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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†A Sergeant’s peaked cap of the Scots Guards, diced silk headband, staybrite badge, 3 brass bands to
Lot 487
†A Sergeant’s peaked cap of the Scots Guards, diced silk headband, staybrite badge, 3 brass bands to
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A naval shortsword or hanger, c 1850, curved SE blade 17½” with back fuller for two thirds length,
Lot 488
A naval shortsword or hanger, c 1850, curved SE blade 17½” with back fuller for two thirds length,
460 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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†A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32” (tip worn) by
Lot 489
†A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32” (tip worn) by
130 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A relic Scottish broadsword, blade 32”, with double fuller at forte, tang with heavy line engraved
Lot 490
A relic Scottish broadsword, blade 32”, with double fuller at forte, tang with heavy line engraved
110 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A French Napoleonic Model 1784 Dragoon officer’s sword, almost straight, double fullered blade
Lot 491
A French Napoleonic Model 1784 Dragoon officer’s sword, almost straight, double fullered blade
560 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered, blade 32½”, by
Lot 492
A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered, blade 32½”, by
0 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A WWI period Turkish infantry officer’s sword, DE blade 25½”, with mark of E E Horster, Solingen,
Lot 493
A WWI period Turkish infantry officer’s sword, DE blade 25½”, with mark of E E Horster, Solingen,
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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An assembled Vic rifle regt officer’s sword, thin flexible DE Spanish blade 31”, etched and gilt for
Lot 494
An assembled Vic rifle regt officer’s sword, thin flexible DE Spanish blade 31”, etched and gilt for
130 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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†A continental infantry hanger, c 1820, curved shallow fullered blade 25½”, with stamp (unclear)
Lot 495
†A continental infantry hanger, c 1820, curved shallow fullered blade 25½”, with stamp (unclear)
120 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A P1856 pioneer sidearm, saw backed blade 22”, with stamp at forte, solid brass stirrup hilt, ribbed
Lot 496
A P1856 pioneer sidearm, saw backed blade 22”, with stamp at forte, solid brass stirrup hilt, ribbed
160 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, blade 32”, faintly etched with GVR cypher and
Lot 497
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, blade 32”, faintly etched with GVR cypher and
140 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s service sword, plain, shallow fullered blade 33”, blackened
Lot 498
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s service sword, plain, shallow fullered blade 33”, blackened
425 GBP
700 - 725 GBP
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†A wood and alloy model of a French Waterloo period field gun, barrel 7¾”, overall 14”. GC
Lot 499
†A wood and alloy model of a French Waterloo period field gun, barrel 7¾”, overall 14”. GC
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A decorative old cast iron cannon, stepped barrel 19”, including cascabel, stepped dark oak carriage
Lot 500
A decorative old cast iron cannon, stepped barrel 19”, including cascabel, stepped dark oak carriage
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A brass model cannon, banded barrel 22½”, including stylized cascabel, with muzzle plug and chain,
Lot 501
A brass model cannon, banded barrel 22½”, including stylized cascabel, with muzzle plug and chain,
290 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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4 MP40 type magazine pouches, 2 of leather and 2 webbing, each for 3 magazines, with spurious
Lot 502
4 MP40 type magazine pouches, 2 of leather and 2 webbing, each for 3 magazines, with spurious
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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2 steel combination bullet mould/ resizing dies, by Ideal Mfg Co, Newhaven, Conn, USA, for .32 S&W
Lot 503
2 steel combination bullet mould/ resizing dies, by Ideal Mfg Co, Newhaven, Conn, USA, for .32 S&W
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A tooled brown leather cartridge belt and open top holster for a revolver, the belt with 36 loops
Lot 504
A tooled brown leather cartridge belt and open top holster for a revolver, the belt with 36 loops
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A canvas gun slip for a 41” Diana air rifle (slightly worn), one leatherette, 2 canvas, and 2
Lot 505
A canvas gun slip for a 41” Diana air rifle (slightly worn), one leatherette, 2 canvas, and 2
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A grey painted steel gun cabinet, 54” x 9” x 16”. GC (not opened - no key)
Lot 506
A grey painted steel gun cabinet, 54” x 9” x 16”. GC (not opened - no key)
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40 - 60 GBP
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A darkwood standing wall cabinet for 4 guns, glazed doors, with key, on 2 cabriole legs (one
Lot 507
A darkwood standing wall cabinet for 4 guns, glazed doors, with key, on 2 cabriole legs (one
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A scarlet velvet covered wooden case for a presentation mameluke sword, fitted interior, inscribed
Lot 508
A scarlet velvet covered wooden case for a presentation mameluke sword, fitted interior, inscribed
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A cutlery case, blue cloth lining, escutcheon to lid, with lift out tray, suitable for converting to
Lot 509
A cutlery case, blue cloth lining, escutcheon to lid, with lift out tray, suitable for converting to
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A mid 19th century oak pistol case, for a large revolver or pair of officer’s holster pistols, 15” x
Lot 510
A mid 19th century oak pistol case, for a large revolver or pair of officer’s holster pistols, 15” x
260 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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**A .22”LR BSA Martini action underlever SS target rifle, 45” overall, barrel 29”, number 65302,
Lot 511
**A .22”LR BSA Martini action underlever SS target rifle, 45” overall, barrel 29”, number 65302,
35 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore top lever non ejector hammer gun, 45½” overall, barrels 30” by Midland Gun Co,
Lot 512
*A DB 12 bore top lever non ejector hammer gun, 45½” overall, barrels 30” by Midland Gun Co,
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless sidelock non ejector sporting gun,by T Hollis & Sons,
Lot 513
*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless sidelock non ejector sporting gun,by T Hollis & Sons,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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3 various bazaar quality jambiyas, no sheaths. VGC
Lot 514
3 various bazaar quality jambiyas, no sheaths. VGC
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An Indian hunting knife, curved SE blade 11”, cut out sheet iron crossguard, curved horn grip with
Lot 515
An Indian hunting knife, curved SE blade 11”, cut out sheet iron crossguard, curved horn grip with
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century Indian scissors katar, blades 7½”, with etched crosshatched bordered floral panels,
Lot 516
A 19th century Indian scissors katar, blades 7½”, with etched crosshatched bordered floral panels,
130 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A Chinese shortsword, shallow diamond section blade 16½”, fluted swollen darkwood grip, polished
Lot 517
A Chinese shortsword, shallow diamond section blade 16½”, fluted swollen darkwood grip, polished
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A kris, blade 12”, facetted darkwood “pistol” grip, in its foliate panel embossed WM sheath with
Lot 518
A kris, blade 12”, facetted darkwood “pistol” grip, in its foliate panel embossed WM sheath with
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Malayan kris, wavy blade (pitted), small brass cup to facetted darkwood hilt with a little
Lot 519
A Malayan kris, wavy blade (pitted), small brass cup to facetted darkwood hilt with a little
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Malayan kris, wavy pamor blade 14”, studded brass cup to polished garuda hilt, in its wooden
Lot 520
A Malayan kris, wavy pamor blade 14”, studded brass cup to polished garuda hilt, in its wooden
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce .177” “Thunderbolt Junior” air pistol, 6¾” overall, the rear barrel cover plate marked “
Lot 521
A scarce .177” “Thunderbolt Junior” air pistol, 6¾” overall, the rear barrel cover plate marked “
85 GBP
75 GBP
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A pre 1958 .177” Webley Junior air pistol, batch number 2213. GWO& C, retaining most original finish
Lot 522
A pre 1958 .177” Webley Junior air pistol, batch number 2213. GWO& C, retaining most original finish
60 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A .177” BSA “L” model underlever air rifle, 40” overall, barrel 17”, number L7683 (1920), with 2
Lot 523
A .177” BSA “L” model underlever air rifle, 40” overall, barrel 17”, number L7683 (1920), with 2
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A .177” BSA Cadet break action air rifle, number B29044. GWO & C (matt dark patina with no trace
Lot 524
A .177” BSA Cadet break action air rifle, number B29044. GWO & C (matt dark patina with no trace
40 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A .177” late model Webley Mark III underlever air rifle, (1964-75), number A7912, with varnished
Lot 525
A .177” late model Webley Mark III underlever air rifle, (1964-75), number A7912, with varnished
130 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A good .177” final type Webley Service Mark II air rifle, number S7010, the barrel similarly
Lot 526
A good .177” final type Webley Service Mark II air rifle, number S7010, the barrel similarly
370 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A good .22” final type Webley Service Mark II air rifle, number S7705, the barrel similarly
Lot 527
A good .22” final type Webley Service Mark II air rifle, number S7705, the barrel similarly
390 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An interesting Zulu War carved knobkerry, offset flattened head, the top carved “The. Bettles.
Lot 528
An interesting Zulu War carved knobkerry, offset flattened head, the top carved “The. Bettles.
0 GBP
650 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century Sudanese dagger, hadendoa, curved blade 7½”, ridged hardwood X shaped hilt with
Lot 529
A 19th century Sudanese dagger, hadendoa, curved blade 7½”, ridged hardwood X shaped hilt with
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Borneo head hunter’s sword, mandau, blade 18½” with pierced and serrated back edge and inlaid with
Lot 530
A Borneo head hunter’s sword, mandau, blade 18½” with pierced and serrated back edge and inlaid with
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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