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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 Sergeant’s peaked cap of the Irish Guards, green headband and piping, brass star badge, PL
Lot 138
A Sergeant’s peaked cap of the Irish Guards, green headband and piping, brass star badge, PL
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A French fireman’s lacquered brass Adrian style helmet of the Sapeurs Pompiers d’Etrepagny, skull
Lot 139
A French fireman’s lacquered brass Adrian style helmet of the Sapeurs Pompiers d’Etrepagny, skull
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, etched with R Arms on one side and
Lot 140
A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, etched with R Arms on one side and
260 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Vic 1845 infantry officer’s sword, and an 1821 light cavalry sword. FC (worn and rusted) (2)
Lot 141
A Vic 1845 infantry officer’s sword, and an 1821 light cavalry sword. FC (worn and rusted) (2)
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Ed VIII RAMC officer’s 1897 pattern sword, blade 33” etched with crowned Ed VIII cypher and badge
Lot 142
An Ed VIII RAMC officer’s 1897 pattern sword, blade 33” etched with crowned Ed VIII cypher and badge
65 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A well modelled miniature 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, brass fullered blade 8”,
Lot 143
A well modelled miniature 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, brass fullered blade 8”,
75 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A continental light cavalry troopers sword, curved shallow fullered blade 30½”, DE at point (AF),
Lot 144
A continental light cavalry troopers sword, curved shallow fullered blade 30½”, DE at point (AF),
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A continental cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 36”, with narrow back fuller to
Lot 145
A continental cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 36”, with narrow back fuller to
150 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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An 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32” (slightly
Lot 146
An 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32” (slightly
360 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWI 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, straight SE fullered blade 35”, with P/08 on
Lot 147
A WWI 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, straight SE fullered blade 35”, with P/08 on
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A WWII machete, blade 14½”, marked JJB, 1943 and broad arrow, in scabbard d. 1942, GC; and a post
Lot 148
A WWII machete, blade 14½”, marked JJB, 1943 and broad arrow, in scabbard d. 1942, GC; and a post
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A WWII period Dutch klewang, blade 17”, marked Hembrug with inspector’s stamp at forte, iron
Lot 149
A WWII period Dutch klewang, blade 17”, marked Hembrug with inspector’s stamp at forte, iron
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A late 18th century continental cavalry trooper’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 33”, heavy
Lot 150
A late 18th century continental cavalry trooper’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 33”, heavy
140 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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A French Gladius type sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, with stamps (unclear) at forte, solid brass
Lot 151
A French Gladius type sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, with stamps (unclear) at forte, solid brass
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An Austrian cavalry trooper’s sword, d 1855, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½”, stamped with
Lot 152
An Austrian cavalry trooper’s sword, d 1855, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½”, stamped with
205 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An 1895 pattern infantry officer’s sword, blade 35”, by Wilkinson no 33788 (for 1895) on
Lot 153
An 1895 pattern infantry officer’s sword, blade 35”, by Wilkinson no 33788 (for 1895) on
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French infantry officer’s sword, c 1850, curved fullered blade 29½”, with maker’s initials S &
Lot 154
A French infantry officer’s sword, c 1850, curved fullered blade 29½”, with maker’s initials S &
320 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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An 1853 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with Solingen knight’s
Lot 155
An 1853 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with Solingen knight’s
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Spanish light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1821 pattern, slightly curved shallow
Lot 156
A Spanish light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1821 pattern, slightly curved shallow
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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An Italian infantry officer’s sword, slender pipe backed blade 33½”, etched with crowned eagle,
Lot 157
An Italian infantry officer’s sword, slender pipe backed blade 33½”, etched with crowned eagle,
120 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, plated blade 32½”, by Sanderson Bros & Newbold Ltd,
Lot 158
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, plated blade 32½”, by Sanderson Bros & Newbold Ltd,
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A P1856 pioneer sidearm, straight sawback blade 22½”, with traces of marks at forte, DE at point,
Lot 159
A P1856 pioneer sidearm, straight sawback blade 22½”, with traces of marks at forte, DE at point,
80 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A continental light cavalry officer’s sword c 1800, curved, fullered blade 30”, etched with maker’
Lot 160
A continental light cavalry officer’s sword c 1800, curved, fullered blade 30”, etched with maker’
440 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, etched on
Lot 161
A Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, etched on
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 1912 pattern cavalry officer’s sword, fullered blade 35”, stamped “Major L T Ford, E.R.D” on
Lot 162
A 1912 pattern cavalry officer’s sword, fullered blade 35”, stamped “Major L T Ford, E.R.D” on
400 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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A late 18th century continental officer’s sword, curved, fullered blade 26”, DE at point (tip
Lot 163
A late 18th century continental officer’s sword, curved, fullered blade 26”, DE at point (tip
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A French Army cadet’s unique gladius style sword of the Ecole de Mars, 1794, DE shallow diamond
Lot 164
A French Army cadet’s unique gladius style sword of the Ecole de Mars, 1794, DE shallow diamond
1,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A .177” Webley Junior air pistol c 1946-50, batch number 316, with “Birmingham 4” address and
Lot 165
A .177” Webley Junior air pistol c 1946-50, batch number 316, with “Birmingham 4” address and
70 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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An early .177” Haenel Model 28 air pistol, number 1924 (c 1927?), the air chamber marked “Haenel Air
Lot 166
An early .177” Haenel Model 28 air pistol, number 1924 (c 1927?), the air chamber marked “Haenel Air
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An early pre war slant grip Webley Mark I air pistol, number 51062 (c 1936), with inspection
Lot 167
An early pre war slant grip Webley Mark I air pistol, number 51062 (c 1936), with inspection
160 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A pre war .177” German Haenel “x” tinplate air gun, 31” overall, “barrel”/ air chamber 18”, the
Lot 168
A pre war .177” German Haenel “x” tinplate air gun, 31” overall, “barrel”/ air chamber 18”, the
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A heavy .25” Gem break action air gun, 39” overall, part octagonal smooth bore barrel 21½”, numbered
Lot 169
A heavy .25” Gem break action air gun, 39” overall, part octagonal smooth bore barrel 21½”, numbered
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A scarce German 4.4mm Mars 115 bolt action K98 type cadet training repeater air rifle, by
Lot 170
A scarce German 4.4mm Mars 115 bolt action K98 type cadet training repeater air rifle, by
340 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A decorative Indian flintlock bazaar jezail, with cut down 18th or 19th century barrel, original
Lot 171
A decorative Indian flintlock bazaar jezail, with cut down 18th or 19th century barrel, original
75 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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An Indian 12 bore matchlock gun, torador, 70” overall, barrel 49” with thick tapered breech
Lot 172
An Indian 12 bore matchlock gun, torador, 70” overall, barrel 49” with thick tapered breech
250 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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The massive iron barrel from an Indian matchlock wall piece, 31½” overall with 1¼” bore, integral
Lot 173
The massive iron barrel from an Indian matchlock wall piece, 31½” overall with 1¼” bore, integral
100 GBP
100 - 250 GBP
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**A clip of 5 .303” cartridges (4 RL 1943, 1 K28); 2 clips of .303” blank cartridges; 2 clips of
Lot 174
**A clip of 5 .303” cartridges (4 RL 1943, 1 K28); 2 clips of .303” blank cartridges; 2 clips of
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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**Two .577/450” wrapped brass Boxer cartridges for the Martini Henry rifle, of the type used at
Lot 176
**Two .577/450” wrapped brass Boxer cartridges for the Martini Henry rifle, of the type used at
0 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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**Three .577/450” wrapped brass Boxer cartridges for the Martini Henry rifle, of the type used at
Lot 177
**Three .577/450” wrapped brass Boxer cartridges for the Martini Henry rifle, of the type used at
0 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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**A scarce .400” (?) needle fire paper cartridge, the orange base marked “Eley’s Needle Gun
Lot 178
**A scarce .400” (?) needle fire paper cartridge, the orange base marked “Eley’s Needle Gun
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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**A rare .577” revolver cartridge, with drawn brass case, the base stamped “.577 Eley London”. GC (
Lot 179
**A rare .577” revolver cartridge, with drawn brass case, the base stamped “.577 Eley London”. GC (
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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3 12 bore turnover tools, with bench mounting clamps and turned wood handles; 2 12 bore bench top
Lot 180
3 12 bore turnover tools, with bench mounting clamps and turned wood handles; 2 12 bore bench top
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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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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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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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 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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