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Arms & Militaria auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Arms & Militaria auction

Auction dates
10 Jan 2017 11:00 GMT
Lots: 279
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05 Jan 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
05 Jan 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
06 Jan 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
06 Jan 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
10 Jan 2017 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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A Y shaped combination tool for military percussion rifle or musket, with nipple key, turnscrew
Lot 181
A Y shaped combination tool for military percussion rifle or musket, with nipple key, turnscrew
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century darkwood cleaning rod, for a sporting gun, brass mounts, swollen grip; a slender
Lot 182
A 19th century darkwood cleaning rod, for a sporting gun, brass mounts, swollen grip; a slender
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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3 US Caliber .30 M1 Ammo boxes, 2 containing a collection of hotel matchboxes, the other a belt of
Lot 183
3 US Caliber .30 M1 Ammo boxes, 2 containing a collection of hotel matchboxes, the other a belt of
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 19th century 9pr cast iron cannon balls, mounted onlater black painted wooden plinths decorated
Lot 184
2 19th century 9pr cast iron cannon balls, mounted onlater black painted wooden plinths decorated
350 GBP
400 - 425 GBP
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A darkwood sword display rack, in the form of 2 offset concentric quadrants, one for 7 swords, the
Lot 185
A darkwood sword display rack, in the form of 2 offset concentric quadrants, one for 7 swords, the
75 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A stained darkwood wall rack, for 14 guns, panelled back, 46” x 63”, and another, for 5 guns, open
Lot 186
A stained darkwood wall rack, for 14 guns, panelled back, 46” x 63”, and another, for 5 guns, open
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An interesting early 19th century Indian silver mounted linstock, for igniting the powder in the
Lot 187
An interesting early 19th century Indian silver mounted linstock, for igniting the powder in the
75 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A well detailed non functional miniature bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 21¾” overall,
Lot 188
A well detailed non functional miniature bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 21¾” overall,
425 GBP
400 - 425 GBP
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An SB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 43½” overall, barrel 27”. Poor Condition (worn overall,
Lot 189
An SB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 43½” overall, barrel 27”. Poor Condition (worn overall,
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A German 14 bore percussion sporting rifle, 47½” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 32” with deep
Lot 190
A German 14 bore percussion sporting rifle, 47½” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 32” with deep
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A .577/450” Martini Henry sporting rifle, 45½” overall, octagonal barrel 29” with military style
Lot 191
A .577/450” Martini Henry sporting rifle, 45½” overall, octagonal barrel 29” with military style
150 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A good late 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, DE blade 35½”, with central fuller for half
Lot 192
A good late 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, DE blade 35½”, with central fuller for half
230 GBP
220 - 240 GBP
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A short double ended fishing spear, lined and facetted barbed head, “crocodile” skin grip, small
Lot 193
A short double ended fishing spear, lined and facetted barbed head, “crocodile” skin grip, small
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Zulu assegai, leaf shaped blade 8½”, darkwood haft with slightly flared end 52” overall; and
Lot 194
A Zulu assegai, leaf shaped blade 8½”, darkwood haft with slightly flared end 52” overall; and
140 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 6 shot 80 bore open frame bar hammer transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall, octagonal
Lot 195
A 6 shot 80 bore open frame bar hammer transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall, octagonal
575 GBP
700 - 725 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved with folding
Lot 196
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved with folding
85 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A 6 shot 9.4mm CF Belgian Model 1878/86 Nagant DA service revolver, number 488, the frame with
Lot 197
A 6 shot 9.4mm CF Belgian Model 1878/86 Nagant DA service revolver, number 488, the frame with
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 6 shot 9.4mm CF Dutch Model 1894 service revolver, number 4546, the butt with chequered wood grips
Lot 198
A 6 shot 9.4mm CF Dutch Model 1894 service revolver, number 4546, the butt with chequered wood grips
350 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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An Iraqi jambiya, curved blade 9½”, with prominent central rib, angular darkwood hilt with studs top
Lot 199
An Iraqi jambiya, curved blade 9½”, with prominent central rib, angular darkwood hilt with studs top
45 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century Indian dagger dha, SE blade 7”, DE towards point, with shallow fuller, floral
Lot 200
A 19th century Indian dagger dha, SE blade 7”, DE towards point, with shallow fuller, floral
190 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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A Chinese shortsword, blade 16”, brass mounted hilt, with swollen lined wooden grip, and
Lot 201
A Chinese shortsword, blade 16”, brass mounted hilt, with swollen lined wooden grip, and
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 19th century Malayan klewang, curved shallow fullered European blade 29½”, nicely carved, darkwood
Lot 202
A 19th century Malayan klewang, curved shallow fullered European blade 29½”, nicely carved, darkwood
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A kris, wavy blade 13”, garuda hilt with brass cup, wooden sheath, QGC, and the weighted leather
Lot 203
A kris, wavy blade 13”, garuda hilt with brass cup, wooden sheath, QGC, and the weighted leather
30 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Moro kris, broad wavy blade 20”, cut out decoration at forte, rattan bound wooden hilt; another
Lot 204
A Moro kris, broad wavy blade 20”, cut out decoration at forte, rattan bound wooden hilt; another
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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*A modern Italian 10 bore black powder percussion musket, in the American Civil War style, 49”
Lot 205
*A modern Italian 10 bore black powder percussion musket, in the American Civil War style, 49”
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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*A Belgian 12 bore x 2¾” FN Browning 2000 restricted magazine semi automatic sporting gun, number
Lot 206
*A Belgian 12 bore x 2¾” FN Browning 2000 restricted magazine semi automatic sporting gun, number
65 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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*A 12 bore x 2¾” Winchester Model 1400 Mk II restricted magazine semi automatic sporting gun, number
Lot 207
*A 12 bore x 2¾” Winchester Model 1400 Mk II restricted magazine semi automatic sporting gun, number
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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*A Belgian DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 44” overall, barrels
Lot 208
*A Belgian DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 44” overall, barrels
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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**A French 12 bore St Etienne pump action sporting gun, number 158988, 48” overall, barrel 28”, with
Lot 209
**A French 12 bore St Etienne pump action sporting gun, number 158988, 48” overall, barrel 28”, with
35 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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*A Japanese Nikko Arms Co “Shadow” DB 12 bore x 2¾” assisted opening single trigger O&U ejector
Lot 210
*A Japanese Nikko Arms Co “Shadow” DB 12 bore x 2¾” assisted opening single trigger O&U ejector
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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*An Italian DB side by side “Magnum” top lever non ejector hammer gun, by S Marco, Brescia, 48”
Lot 211
*An Italian DB side by side “Magnum” top lever non ejector hammer gun, by S Marco, Brescia, 48”
65 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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*An Italian “Sportarmi” DB 12 bore double trigger O&U non ejector sporting gun, number 22527, 45”
Lot 212
*An Italian “Sportarmi” DB 12 bore double trigger O&U non ejector sporting gun, number 22527, 45”
60 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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*An Italian “Mistral” DB 20 bore single trigger O&U ejector sporting gun, number 115067, 44½”
Lot 213
*An Italian “Mistral” DB 20 bore single trigger O&U ejector sporting gun, number 115067, 44½”
0 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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*An Italian Dan Arms DB 12 bore single trigger O&U ejector sporting gun, number 24898, 45”
Lot 214
*An Italian Dan Arms DB 12 bore single trigger O&U ejector sporting gun, number 24898, 45”
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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*An Italian “Lincoln” DB 12 bore assisted opening single trigger O&U ejector sporting gun, number
Lot 215
*An Italian “Lincoln” DB 12 bore assisted opening single trigger O&U ejector sporting gun, number
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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*A good DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, by “Mortimer & Sons (
Lot 216
*A good DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, by “Mortimer & Sons (
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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*A pair of Belgian DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless sidelock non ejector sporting guns,
Lot 217
*A pair of Belgian DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless sidelock non ejector sporting guns,
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Bowie type knife, broad SE blade 10”, heavy iron oval crossguard, long horn hilt,
Lot 218
A 19th century Bowie type knife, broad SE blade 10”, heavy iron oval crossguard, long horn hilt,
400 GBP
400 - 425 GBP
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A US Mk 3 trench knife, in M8 scabbard with belt loop. GC
Lot 219
A US Mk 3 trench knife, in M8 scabbard with belt loop. GC
180 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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An unusual WWI German private purchase trench dagger/bayonet, blade 6”, DE at point, steel hilt with
Lot 220
An unusual WWI German private purchase trench dagger/bayonet, blade 6”, DE at point, steel hilt with
170 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A WWII second pattern FS knife, blade 7”, retaining most original blueing, plain crossguard,
Lot 221
A WWII second pattern FS knife, blade 7”, retaining most original blueing, plain crossguard,
140 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Third pattern FS knife, blackened blade and grip, crosspiece stamped “Nowill Sheffield”. In
Lot 222
A Third pattern FS knife, blackened blade and grip, crosspiece stamped “Nowill Sheffield”. In
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 5 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 pocket percussion revolver, number 36457 on all parts (1852), the 5”
Lot 223
A 5 shot .31” Colt Model 1849 pocket percussion revolver, number 36457 on all parts (1852), the 5”
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA army percussion revolver, number 39788 (the cylinder numbered --759),
Lot 224
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA army percussion revolver, number 39788 (the cylinder numbered --759),
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 7 shot .32” “Protector” palm pistol, 5” overall, barrel 1¾”, stamped around the centre on one side
Lot 225
A 7 shot .32” “Protector” palm pistol, 5” overall, barrel 1¾”, stamped around the centre on one side
1,250 GBP
1,400 - 1,500 GBP
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A late 18th century socket bayonet, 4” socket with unusual locking ring, brass mounted brown leather
Lot 226
A late 18th century socket bayonet, 4” socket with unusual locking ring, brass mounted brown leather
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, marked St Etienne (date unclear) on backstrap, and a Lebel bayonet with hooked
Lot 227
A Gras bayonet, marked St Etienne (date unclear) on backstrap, and a Lebel bayonet with hooked
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked St Etienne 1868 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard with matching nos to
Lot 228
A Chassepot bayonet, marked St Etienne 1868 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard with matching nos to
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A P1913 bayonet, for the P14 rifle, stamps and date 11-16 at forte; a short Remington bayonet,
Lot 229
A P1913 bayonet, for the P14 rifle, stamps and date 11-16 at forte; a short Remington bayonet,
95 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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3 spike bayonets, No 4 Mk III, No 4 Mk X and unmarked, in scabbards, the first with frog; a No 9
Lot 230
3 spike bayonets, No 4 Mk III, No 4 Mk X and unmarked, in scabbards, the first with frog; a No 9
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A USA MI bayonet, stamps at forte including d 1943, in scabbard; a modern hunting knife in sheath,
Lot 231
A USA MI bayonet, stamps at forte including d 1943, in scabbard; a modern hunting knife in sheath,
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, Chatellerault 1873 in scabbard; another, no visible markings (blade pitted,
Lot 232
A Chassepot bayonet, Chatellerault 1873 in scabbard; another, no visible markings (blade pitted,
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A WWI Turkish Mauser bayonet, markings at forte and crossguard, in scabbard with frog, GC; a WWII
Lot 233
A WWI Turkish Mauser bayonet, markings at forte and crossguard, in scabbard with frog, GC; a WWII
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, d. 1876 on backstrap, in scabbard (some dark rust) and a 1917 Remington bayonet,
Lot 234
A Gras bayonet, d. 1876 on backstrap, in scabbard (some dark rust) and a 1917 Remington bayonet,
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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2 P1907 bayonets, without hooked quillons, various stamps at forte, no scabbards. GC (2)
Lot 235
2 P1907 bayonets, without hooked quillons, various stamps at forte, no scabbards. GC (2)
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A P1888 Mk 3 bayonet, oil hole in pommel, stamps at forte, in scabbard (some wear and black
Lot 236
A P1888 Mk 3 bayonet, oil hole in pommel, stamps at forte, in scabbard (some wear and black
65 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A socket bayonet, for Lovell spring catch (some wear), an Enfield socket bayonet with WD stamps at
Lot 237
A socket bayonet, for Lovell spring catch (some wear), an Enfield socket bayonet with WD stamps at
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, blade marked “Mre Impale de Tulle, “Avril 1868” on backstrap, regulation
Lot 238
A Chassepot bayonet, blade marked “Mre Impale de Tulle, “Avril 1868” on backstrap, regulation
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian made 22 bore flintlock musket, constucted using some old parts, 56” overall, heavy old
Lot 239
An Indian made 22 bore flintlock musket, constucted using some old parts, 56” overall, heavy old
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 18 bore flintlock trade gun, c 1900 or later, 66” overall, slender barrel 50¾” with late type B’
Lot 240
An 18 bore flintlock trade gun, c 1900 or later, 66” overall, slender barrel 50¾” with late type B’
210 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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