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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
Lots: 64-250
18 May 2016 14:30 BST
Lots: 488-583
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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 .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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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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A P1907 bayonet, numerous stamps at forte, in its leather scabbard, darkened hilt and scabbard
Lot 531
A P1907 bayonet, numerous stamps at forte, in its leather scabbard, darkened hilt and scabbard
0 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet (date unclear), a Gras bayonet (hilt AF) QGC; and a Czech VZ 24 bayonet with
Lot 532
A Chassepot bayonet (date unclear), a Gras bayonet (hilt AF) QGC; and a Czech VZ 24 bayonet with
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A P1907 bayonet, faintly struck marks at forte, blued finish; and a WWII German 3rd Model M84/98
Lot 533
A P1907 bayonet, faintly struck marks at forte, blued finish; and a WWII German 3rd Model M84/98
70 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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4 various current issue bayonets, in scabbards, and another without scabbard. VGC (5)
Lot 534
4 various current issue bayonets, in scabbards, and another without scabbard. VGC (5)
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet in scabbard, a US M1913 bayonet in scabbard and another. QGC to GC (3)
Lot 535
A Chassepot bayonet in scabbard, a US M1913 bayonet in scabbard and another. QGC to GC (3)
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Seitengewehr M98/05 bayonet, without sawback, trimmed muzzle ring, stamps to back, with
Lot 536
A Seitengewehr M98/05 bayonet, without sawback, trimmed muzzle ring, stamps to back, with
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked St Etienne 1874 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard, matching nos 7207
Lot 537
A Chassepot bayonet, marked St Etienne 1874 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard, matching nos 7207
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A socket bayonet, triangular section blade 14½”, almost flat on the back and deeply hollow ground on
Lot 538
A socket bayonet, triangular section blade 14½”, almost flat on the back and deeply hollow ground on
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Swiss M1869-71 socket bayonet for the Vetterli rifle, cruciform section blade, various stamps,
Lot 539
A Swiss M1869-71 socket bayonet for the Vetterli rifle, cruciform section blade, various stamps,
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A scarce and interesting volunteer sword/socket bayonet, c 1800, SE blade 19”, with shallow back
Lot 540
A scarce and interesting volunteer sword/socket bayonet, c 1800, SE blade 19”, with shallow back
230 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, marked St Etienne 1878 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard, matching nos 40027 to
Lot 541
A Gras bayonet, marked St Etienne 1878 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard, matching nos 40027 to
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An interesting WWI M1898/05 Seitengewehr bayonet, with trimmed muzzle ring and flashguard, neatly
Lot 542
An interesting WWI M1898/05 Seitengewehr bayonet, with trimmed muzzle ring and flashguard, neatly
290 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 6 shot 60 bore self cocking bar hammer transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall, octagonal
Lot 543
A 6 shot 60 bore self cocking bar hammer transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall, octagonal
210 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A 5 shot 54 bore Kerrs patent 2nd model DA percussion revolver, barrel 5¾” with faint traces of
Lot 544
A 5 shot 54 bore Kerrs patent 2nd model DA percussion revolver, barrel 5¾” with faint traces of
600 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A Belgian 5 shot .36” Colt Brevete SA percussion revolver, 11” overall, barrel 6” marked “(Ame)rican
Lot 545
A Belgian 5 shot .36” Colt Brevete SA percussion revolver, 11” overall, barrel 6” marked “(Ame)rican
340 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 6 shot 180 bore self cocking open wedge frame percussion revolver of Daw type, 6½” overall,
Lot 546
A 6 shot 180 bore self cocking open wedge frame percussion revolver of Daw type, 6½” overall,
160 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3¼”, Liege proved,
Lot 547
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3¼”, Liege proved,
140 GBP
160 - 200 GBP
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A 5 shot .442” “British Bulldog” DA revolver, 6¼” overall, barrel 3”, number 8955 beneath grips, the
Lot 548
A 5 shot .442” “British Bulldog” DA revolver, 6¼” overall, barrel 3”, number 8955 beneath grips, the
360 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm CF DA pocket revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 4”, number 7224, Liege
Lot 549
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm CF DA pocket revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 4”, number 7224, Liege
240 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A swordstick, hollow triangular section blade 27”, with etched and blued floral panels for ½ length,
Lot 550
A swordstick, hollow triangular section blade 27”, with etched and blued floral panels for ½ length,
70 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A good 19th century swordstick, square section tapering blade 18”, with unusual scalloped edges to
Lot 551
A good 19th century swordstick, square section tapering blade 18”, with unusual scalloped edges to
150 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Society sword, plain DE blued blade 31½”, with rounded tip, marked IL (? unclear) 10:22 at forte
Lot 552
A Society sword, plain DE blued blade 31½”, with rounded tip, marked IL (? unclear) 10:22 at forte
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A mid 18th century hunting hanger, slightly curved blade 24½”, with clearly struck “Harvey” in
Lot 553
A mid 18th century hunting hanger, slightly curved blade 24½”, with clearly struck “Harvey” in
150 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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†A continental dress sword, slender SE blade 31½”, etched with trophy of arms within scrolled
Lot 554
†A continental dress sword, slender SE blade 31½”, etched with trophy of arms within scrolled
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A single barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun, by J V Needham, 49” overall, barrel 32½” with
Lot 555
A single barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun, by J V Needham, 49” overall, barrel 32½” with
0 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A DB 11 bore percussion sporting gun by Forsyth & Co, number 4450, 45” overall, twist barrels 29”
Lot 556
A DB 11 bore percussion sporting gun by Forsyth & Co, number 4450, 45” overall, twist barrels 29”
250 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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An Austrian DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 45¾” overall, browned twist barrels 30”, the top rib
Lot 557
An Austrian DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 45¾” overall, browned twist barrels 30”, the top rib
0 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A Japanese dagger blade, 9½” overall, with single mekugi ana, basically GC (worn and scratched
Lot 558
A Japanese dagger blade, 9½” overall, with single mekugi ana, basically GC (worn and scratched
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 10 bore Brown Bess type flintlock trade musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with London proofs and
Lot 559
A 10 bore Brown Bess type flintlock trade musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with London proofs and
470 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 10 bore East India Company percussion musket, c 1840, 55” overall, sighted barrel 39” with
Lot 560
A 10 bore East India Company percussion musket, c 1840, 55” overall, sighted barrel 39” with
700 GBP
550 - 750 GBP
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An Austrian 14 bore tube lock Model 1842 military percussion musket, 58” overall, sighted barrel
Lot 561
An Austrian 14 bore tube lock Model 1842 military percussion musket, 58” overall, sighted barrel
0 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A .310” BSA Martini Australian Cadet rifle, 40” overall, barrel 25¼” with patent adjustable
Lot 562
A .310” BSA Martini Australian Cadet rifle, 40” overall, barrel 25¼” with patent adjustable
310 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .577/450” Westley Richards Martini rifle made for the South African Republic, 49½” overall, barrel
Lot 563
A .577/450” Westley Richards Martini rifle made for the South African Republic, 49½” overall, barrel
340 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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Ulysses S Grant bronze commemorative medallion, diam 77mm, obv bust left with legend “Major
Lot 567
Ulysses S Grant bronze commemorative medallion, diam 77mm, obv bust left with legend “Major
40 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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13 various volumes relating to the American Civil War, including “Mosby’s Rangers”, by Williamson,
Lot 568
13 various volumes relating to the American Civil War, including “Mosby’s Rangers”, by Williamson,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Confederate View of the Treatment of Prisoners” by Rev Jones, Richmond Historical Society 1876,
Lot 569
“Confederate View of the Treatment of Prisoners” by Rev Jones, Richmond Historical Society 1876,
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 5 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, number 80960 (1853), barrel 6” with New
Lot 570
A 5 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, number 80960 (1853), barrel 6” with New
680 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 102779 (1861) on all parts (not
Lot 571
A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 102779 (1861) on all parts (not
580 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 5 shot .44” Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, number 96561, with address and patent
Lot 572
A 5 shot .44” Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, number 96561, with address and patent
0 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, number illegible, with plain walnut
Lot 573
A 6 shot .44” Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, number illegible, with plain walnut
700 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA Army percussion revolver, number 24268, the frame stamped “Starr Arms
Lot 574
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA Army percussion revolver, number 24268, the frame stamped “Starr Arms
450 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co DA Army percussion revolver, number 2422, the frame stamped “Starr
Lot 575
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co DA Army percussion revolver, number 2422, the frame stamped “Starr
500 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A late 18th century silver inlaid Indian lance head, heavy quality hollow triangular section point
Lot 576
A late 18th century silver inlaid Indian lance head, heavy quality hollow triangular section point
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century copy of a 17th century main gauche dagger, SE blade 10½” with scalloped and partly
Lot 577
A 19th century copy of a 17th century main gauche dagger, SE blade 10½” with scalloped and partly
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A composite suit of light field armour in the mid 16th century Italian style, comprising close
Lot 578
A composite suit of light field armour in the mid 16th century Italian style, comprising close
2,500 GBP
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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A 38 bore percussion travelling pistol, c 1840, 8½” overall, sighted heavy octagonal barrel 4¼” with
Lot 579
A 38 bore percussion travelling pistol, c 1840, 8½” overall, sighted heavy octagonal barrel 4¼” with
270 GBP
275 - 300 GBP
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A 20 bore Turkish percussion holster pistol, converted from flintlock, 17½d” overall, barrel 10”
Lot 580
A 20 bore Turkish percussion holster pistol, converted from flintlock, 17½d” overall, barrel 10”
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A 10 bore military pattern percussion trade pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with B’ham proofs, the
Lot 581
A 10 bore military pattern percussion trade pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with B’ham proofs, the
200 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A scarce French 20 bore Model 1842 naval percussion belt pistol, 11¾” overall, barrel 6¾”, the
Lot 582
A scarce French 20 bore Model 1842 naval percussion belt pistol, 11¾” overall, barrel 6¾”, the
490 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A pair of Irish officer’s 16 bore flintlock holster pistols by Wheeler, Dublin, c 1800, 15½”
Lot 583
A pair of Irish officer’s 16 bore flintlock holster pistols by Wheeler, Dublin, c 1800, 15½”
1,250 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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A KATO Unitrack N Gauge Electric Turntable 20-283. As new with controller, components and
Lot 1001
A KATO Unitrack N Gauge Electric Turntable 20-283. As new with controller, components and
95 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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A quantity of HO/N gauge railway. A HAG Modelleisenbahnen AG BLS Bo-Bo single pantograph electric
Lot 1002
A quantity of HO/N gauge railway. A HAG Modelleisenbahnen AG BLS Bo-Bo single pantograph electric
420 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A quantity of OO gauge model railway including Lima, Wrenn, Hornby Dublo. A Lima GWR Railcar No22 in
Lot 1003
A quantity of OO gauge model railway including Lima, Wrenn, Hornby Dublo. A Lima GWR Railcar No22 in
100 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A quantity of OO gauge model railway by Lima, Hornby and Tri-ang etc. King class 4-6-0 ‘King Charles
Lot 1004
A quantity of OO gauge model railway by Lima, Hornby and Tri-ang etc. King class 4-6-0 ‘King Charles
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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