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Arms & Militaria auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Arms & Militaria auction

Auction dates
20 Jun 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-306
Viewing dates
15 Jun 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
15 Jun 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
16 Jun 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
16 Jun 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
20 Jun 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A WWII Brodie’s pattern steel helmet, with part of chinstrap and liner. Basically GC for age (some
Lot 121
A WWII Brodie’s pattern steel helmet, with part of chinstrap and liner. Basically GC for age (some
260 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A WWII OR’s blue cloth beret of The R Marines, scarlet semi circular backing with clear impression
Lot 122
A WWII OR’s blue cloth beret of The R Marines, scarlet semi circular backing with clear impression
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A WWII officer’s green cloth beret of The R Marines, 2 part badge, stamped inside “British Beret
Lot 123
A WWII officer’s green cloth beret of The R Marines, 2 part badge, stamped inside “British Beret
130 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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A Crimean War period OR’s coarse blue cloth glengarry, diced red and white headband, small red
Lot 124
A Crimean War period OR’s coarse blue cloth glengarry, diced red and white headband, small red
360 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A 1768 pattern grenadier fur cap, red cloth back with white braid trim and tassels, blackened
Lot 125
A 1768 pattern grenadier fur cap, red cloth back with white braid trim and tassels, blackened
3,500 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A Vic Royal Naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 31”, by Whiteman Portsea (?
Lot 126
A Vic Royal Naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 31”, by Whiteman Portsea (?
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A post 1902 Royal Naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, marked “Made in England” on
Lot 127
A post 1902 Royal Naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, marked “Made in England” on
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Geo IV 1821 pattern infantry officer’s sword, pipe backed blade 32”, brass hilt with turn down
Lot 128
A Geo IV 1821 pattern infantry officer’s sword, pipe backed blade 32”, brass hilt with turn down
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An 1853 type cavalry sword, almost straight fullered blade 32”, with traces of maker’s name at
Lot 129
An 1853 type cavalry sword, almost straight fullered blade 32”, with traces of maker’s name at
85 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A George VI officer’s 1897 pattern sword of The Royal Engineers, straight fullered blade 33
Lot 130
A George VI officer’s 1897 pattern sword of The Royal Engineers, straight fullered blade 33", by “
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1796 pattern, heavy curved
Lot 131
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1796 pattern, heavy curved
120 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A mid 19th century continental officer’s dress sword, plain DE blade with rounded tip, 30”, brass
Lot 132
A mid 19th century continental officer’s dress sword, plain DE blade with rounded tip, 30”, brass
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An unusual late 18th century sidearm, possibly bandsman’s, broad, slightly curved fullered blade
Lot 133
An unusual late 18th century sidearm, possibly bandsman’s, broad, slightly curved fullered blade
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A French M1831 infantry sidearm, gladius style blade 19”, with stamp “Talabot Fs 1832 Paris” and
Lot 134
A French M1831 infantry sidearm, gladius style blade 19”, with stamp “Talabot Fs 1832 Paris” and
60 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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An unusual Vic infantry officer’s service sword, plain slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32”, brass
Lot 135
An unusual Vic infantry officer’s service sword, plain slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32”, brass
95 GBP
90 - 120 GBP
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A WWI period officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, very slightly curved blade 35”, by Hawkes & Co,
Lot 136
A WWI period officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, very slightly curved blade 35”, by Hawkes & Co,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early 19th century French style infantry officer’s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 29½”,
Lot 137
An early 19th century French style infantry officer’s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 29½”,
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
Lot 138
An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An early 20th century Chilean cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, sharply fullered blade
Lot 139
An early 20th century Chilean cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, sharply fullered blade
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A mid 18th century bamboo swordstick, hollow triangular section, tapering blade 32”, knopped ivory
Lot 140
A mid 18th century bamboo swordstick, hollow triangular section, tapering blade 32”, knopped ivory
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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An early 19th century walking cane flute, of darkened bamboo, with plain line turned silver plated
Lot 141
An early 19th century walking cane flute, of darkened bamboo, with plain line turned silver plated
240 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An interesting St Helena French POW carved walking stick, slender, irregular haft, engraved at the
Lot 142
An interesting St Helena French POW carved walking stick, slender, irregular haft, engraved at the
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A good .177” Accles & Shelvoke “Acvoke” air pistol, number 22811, the rear of the air cylinder
Lot 143
A good .177” Accles & Shelvoke “Acvoke” air pistol, number 22811, the rear of the air cylinder
280 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A quantity of cartridge reloading equipment, including Ohaus precision reloading scale, Forster
Lot 144
A quantity of cartridge reloading equipment, including Ohaus precision reloading scale, Forster
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A steel pincer ball mould, stamped “WD” (William Davis) and “Reilly No 80” (pitted); a GS shot
Lot 145
A steel pincer ball mould, stamped “WD” (William Davis) and “Reilly No 80” (pitted); a GS shot
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A brown leather covered powder flask “Patent”, spring brass top, retaining a little original
Lot 146
A brown leather covered powder flask “Patent”, spring brass top, retaining a little original
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A leather covered cartridge magazine, for 5 rows of 2½” cases, with leather straps, the lid with
Lot 147
A leather covered cartridge magazine, for 5 rows of 2½” cases, with leather straps, the lid with
100 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A small steel gun cabinet for pistols, with separate compartment for ammunition, external dimensions
Lot 148
A small steel gun cabinet for pistols, with separate compartment for ammunition, external dimensions
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A steel gun cabinet for 3 guns up to maximum of 48”, with separate compartment above for ammunition,
Lot 149
A steel gun cabinet for 3 guns up to maximum of 48”, with separate compartment above for ammunition,
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A steel gun cabinet for 6 guns, 53” x 16” x 9” external, with 2 keys. GC
Lot 150
A steel gun cabinet for 6 guns, 53” x 16” x 9” external, with 2 keys. GC
50 GBP
50 - 150 GBP
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A heavy duty velvet lined plastic case for two shotguns with up to 30” barrels, with two combination
Lot 151
A heavy duty velvet lined plastic case for two shotguns with up to 30” barrels, with two combination
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A webbing covered aluminium ammunition box, to hold 16 magazines in four compartments, with padded
Lot 152
A webbing covered aluminium ammunition box, to hold 16 magazines in four compartments, with padded
45 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A scarce WWI steel ammunition box for a Vickers machine gun, one end embossed “No 7/ SJ & EF Ltd/ 1/
Lot 153
A scarce WWI steel ammunition box for a Vickers machine gun, one end embossed “No 7/ SJ & EF Ltd/ 1/
180 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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A late 19th century Holland and Holland advertisement on linen, in red and black, the main text
Lot 154
A late 19th century Holland and Holland advertisement on linen, in red and black, the main text
120 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An 18th century artillery gunner’s linstock, shallow diamond section blade 9
Lot 155
An 18th century artillery gunner’s linstock, shallow diamond section blade 9", twin side branches
0 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
Lot 156
A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
750 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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6 various fencing foils. GC
Lot 157
6 various fencing foils. GC
220 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A German hunting hanger, c 1900, single edged fullered blade 16
Lot 158
A German hunting hanger, c 1900, single edged fullered blade 16", etched on both sides with stag,
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A dress sword, straight fullered blade 32”, steel hilt with heart shaped guard, the inner portion
Lot 159
A dress sword, straight fullered blade 32”, steel hilt with heart shaped guard, the inner portion
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A courtsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 31½”, cut steel studded hilt with down
Lot 160
A courtsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 31½”, cut steel studded hilt with down
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An early 19th century Dutch courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30”, with maker’s name “P.
Lot 161
An early 19th century Dutch courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30”, with maker’s name “P.
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A mid 17th century mortuary sword, DE blade 34” (8” at tip an old replacement), short shallow
Lot 162
A mid 17th century mortuary sword, DE blade 34” (8” at tip an old replacement), short shallow
600 GBP
650 - 700 GBP
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**A .222” (Remington) BSA bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 41¼” overall including rubber
Lot 163
**A .222” (Remington) BSA bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 41¼” overall including rubber
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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**A .270” W Czech BRNO CZ537 bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 02754, with fixed
Lot 164
**A .270” W Czech BRNO CZ537 bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 02754, with fixed
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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**A .308” W Parker Hale bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number S-08213, with Mauser type
Lot 165
**A .308” W Parker Hale bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number S-08213, with Mauser type
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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*A DB O & U 20 bore Nickerson Investarm double trigger underlever non ejector folding shotgun,
Lot 166
*A DB O & U 20 bore Nickerson Investarm double trigger underlever non ejector folding shotgun,
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A Belgian DB 16 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, number 17546, 44½”
Lot 167
*A Belgian DB 16 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, number 17546, 44½”
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A DB 16 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun, by B Halliday & Co Ltd, number 1866,
Lot 168
*A DB 16 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun, by B Halliday & Co Ltd, number 1866,
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*An Italian DB 12 bore O & U Fabarm top lever non ejector sporting gun, 43” overall, barrels 26¾”,
Lot 169
*An Italian DB 12 bore O & U Fabarm top lever non ejector sporting gun, 43” overall, barrels 26¾”,
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A Belgian DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by J B Ronge
Lot 170
*A Belgian DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by J B Ronge
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun by Aya, number 473366,
Lot 171
*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun by Aya, number 473366,
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, number 62795, 44½”
Lot 172
*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, number 62795, 44½”
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore Aya Yeoman top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 45½”
Lot 173
*A Spanish DB 12 bore Aya Yeoman top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 45½”
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by Sarasqueta,
Lot 174
*A Spanish DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by Sarasqueta,
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, by Ugartechea, number
Lot 175
*A Spanish DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, by Ugartechea, number
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot 176
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless sidelock ejector shotgun, the “Pioneer” by Sarasqueta,
Lot 177
*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless sidelock ejector shotgun, the “Pioneer” by Sarasqueta,
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore O&U Russian Baikal Model NX27E assisted opening top lever ejector sporting gun, 45”
Lot 178
*A DB 12 bore O&U Russian Baikal Model NX27E assisted opening top lever ejector sporting gun, 45”
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore Russian Baikal top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 44” overall
Lot 179
*A DB 12 bore Russian Baikal top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 44” overall
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore Russian Baikal IJ 58 top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, number K14000,
Lot 180
*A DB 12 bore Russian Baikal IJ 58 top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, number K14000,
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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