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Arms & Militaria auction
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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 6 shot 70 bore open frame self cocking transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall, octagonal
Lot 241
A 6 shot 70 bore open frame self cocking transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall, octagonal
725 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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An interesting 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, 12¼” overall, barrel
Lot 242
An interesting 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, 12¼” overall, barrel
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A scarce early 5 shot 80 bore 1st type Kerrs Patent single action percussion revolver, marked to the
Lot 243
A scarce early 5 shot 80 bore 1st type Kerrs Patent single action percussion revolver, marked to the
2,200 GBP
2,250 - 2,500 GBP
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A good 5 shot 80 bore Daw’s patent double action percussion revolver, number 1818, 10½” overall,
Lot 244
A good 5 shot 80 bore Daw’s patent double action percussion revolver, number 1818, 10½” overall,
900 GBP
850 - 1,000 GBP
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A contemporary Belgian made 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, 11½”
Lot 245
A contemporary Belgian made 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, 11½”
1,000 GBP
900 - 1,200 GBP
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A 6 shot 9mm open frame self cocking pinfire revolver, 10½” overall, round barrel 6¼”, with B’ham
Lot 246
A 6 shot 9mm open frame self cocking pinfire revolver, 10½” overall, round barrel 6¼”, with B’ham
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A German 6 shot 10.6mm Model 1883 single action ordnance revolver, number 9517, the frame stamped
Lot 247
A German 6 shot 10.6mm Model 1883 single action ordnance revolver, number 9517, the frame stamped
460 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Caucasian kindjal, triple fullered, tapered blade 12¼”, sheet silver covered hilt and sheath of
Lot 248
A Caucasian kindjal, triple fullered, tapered blade 12¼”, sheet silver covered hilt and sheath of
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Wahabite jambiya, flat blade 16½”, with slender decorated panel at forte, darkwood hilt overlaid
Lot 249
A Wahabite jambiya, flat blade 16½”, with slender decorated panel at forte, darkwood hilt overlaid
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Tibetan all brass exorcising dagger, phurbu, triple leaf “blade” 2½”, hollow pierced baluster stem
Lot 250
A Tibetan all brass exorcising dagger, phurbu, triple leaf “blade” 2½”, hollow pierced baluster stem
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A bazaar kukri, brass mounted darkwood hilt, another with alloy studded hilt and another with banded
Lot 251
A bazaar kukri, brass mounted darkwood hilt, another with alloy studded hilt and another with banded
190 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A bazaar kukri, alloy banded and studded hilt, and another with plain simple hilt, both in
Lot 252
A bazaar kukri, alloy banded and studded hilt, and another with plain simple hilt, both in
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A kukri, plain black hilt, in red velvet scabbard, panelled overall on the outer side with pierced
Lot 253
A kukri, plain black hilt, in red velvet scabbard, panelled overall on the outer side with pierced
65 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A WWI kukri, blade 14”, Indian Govt stamps at forte and date 1917, brass mounted wooden hilt, in
Lot 254
A WWI kukri, blade 14”, Indian Govt stamps at forte and date 1917, brass mounted wooden hilt, in
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century Indian dagger, wavy blade 12”, recurved fretted crosspiece, long antelope horn
Lot 255
A 19th century Indian dagger, wavy blade 12”, recurved fretted crosspiece, long antelope horn
65 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A good large Sinhalese knife, Piha Kaetta, 13
Lot 256
A good large Sinhalese knife, Piha Kaetta, 13" overall, heavy thick blade having a deep fuller on
650 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A late 19th century Java kris, slender, pronounced wavy blade 13½”, brass cup set with brilliants to
Lot 257
A late 19th century Java kris, slender, pronounced wavy blade 13½”, brass cup set with brilliants to
170 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A Bali kris, straight pamor blade 13”, facetted semi pistol shaped darkwood grip with a little
Lot 258
A Bali kris, straight pamor blade 13”, facetted semi pistol shaped darkwood grip with a little
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A gilt and colour painted kris stand, in the form of a standing demon headed figure, provision for
Lot 259
A gilt and colour painted kris stand, in the form of a standing demon headed figure, provision for
55 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A gilt and colour painted kris stand, in the form of a crouching bearded godlike figure, provision
Lot 260
A gilt and colour painted kris stand, in the form of a crouching bearded godlike figure, provision
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32
Lot 261
A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32" with
950 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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A 6 shot .31” Allen & Thurber self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¼” overall,
Lot 262
A 6 shot .31” Allen & Thurber self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¼” overall,
260 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A 5 shot .36” Manhattan Fire Arms Co “Navy” percussion revolver, the 4” barrel with address and
Lot 263
A 5 shot .36” Manhattan Fire Arms Co “Navy” percussion revolver, the 4” barrel with address and
750 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A 5 shot .36
Lot 264
A 5 shot .36" Manhattan Fire Arms Co “Navy” percussion revolver, with 5" barrel, number 67266 on all
850 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Whitney Navy SA percussion revolver, barrel 7¾” stamped “E Whitney/ N.Haven”, number
Lot 265
A 6 shot .36” Whitney Navy SA percussion revolver, barrel 7¾” stamped “E Whitney/ N.Haven”, number
0 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Remington 1861 Old Model Army percussion revolver, number 9100 (on frame beneath
Lot 266
A 6 shot .44” Remington 1861 Old Model Army percussion revolver, number 9100 (on frame beneath
460 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 100324 (1861), no visible markings
Lot 267
A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 100324 (1861), no visible markings
420 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, number 157540 (1866) on all parts, the
Lot 268
A 6 shot .44” Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, number 157540 (1866) on all parts, the
900 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A 6 shot .44
Lot 269
A 6 shot .44" Colt “Civilian” Model 1860 Army percussion revolver made for the London market, barrel
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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A contemporary Belgian made 6 shot .36 Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 15316, the
Lot 270
A contemporary Belgian made 6 shot .36 Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 15316, the
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA Army percussion revolver, number 47698 (32487 on cylinder), GWO &
Lot 271
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA Army percussion revolver, number 47698 (32487 on cylinder), GWO &
650 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A 5 shot .32” RF Deringer SA revolver, 7½” overall, round barrel 3½” marked “Deringer Philada”,
Lot 272
A 5 shot .32” RF Deringer SA revolver, 7½” overall, round barrel 3½” marked “Deringer Philada”,
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A heavy two handed “sword breaker”, 20th century, slightly curved square section “blade” 50.8cms,
Lot 273
A heavy two handed “sword breaker”, 20th century, slightly curved square section “blade” 50.8cms,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A composite Japanese carved bone dagger Aikuchi, blade 25.3cms, cut with short hi, ito suguha hamon,
Lot 274
A composite Japanese carved bone dagger Aikuchi, blade 25.3cms, cut with short hi, ito suguha hamon,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A miniature Japanese bone sword, curved blade 6”, the hilt and sheath composed of sections, deeply
Lot 275
A miniature Japanese bone sword, curved blade 6”, the hilt and sheath composed of sections, deeply
200 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A composite Japanese carved bone sword wakizashi, blade 40cms, mumei, carved overall as a koi (
Lot 276
A composite Japanese carved bone sword wakizashi, blade 40cms, mumei, carved overall as a koi (
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The blade from a reproduction Japanese dagger tanto, 25.9cms, mumei, in a shirasaya. GC (hilt
Lot 277
The blade from a reproduction Japanese dagger tanto, 25.9cms, mumei, in a shirasaya. GC (hilt
50 GBP
20 - 50 GBP
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10 assorted iron or brass tsuba, comprising 5 castings, 1 shingunto, 1 kyugunto, 2 of tsuba type,
Lot 278
10 assorted iron or brass tsuba, comprising 5 castings, 1 shingunto, 1 kyugunto, 2 of tsuba type,
110 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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7 assorted tsuba, comprising a mokko copper example chiselled with flowering plants, the rim with
Lot 279
7 assorted tsuba, comprising a mokko copper example chiselled with flowering plants, the rim with
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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7 various Japanese blades for wakizashi, 14” - 20”, and one for katana, 29”; a scabbard for WWII
Lot 280
7 various Japanese blades for wakizashi, 14” - 20”, and one for katana, 29”; a scabbard for WWII
300 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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The cut down blade from a Japanese sword wakizashi, tip re-shaped, tang re-formed from the blade
Lot 281
The cut down blade from a Japanese sword wakizashi, tip re-shaped, tang re-formed from the blade
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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The blade of a Japanese sword Wakizashi, 58.5cms (16th century), cut with a single hi on each
Lot 282
The blade of a Japanese sword Wakizashi, 58.5cms (16th century), cut with a single hi on each
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The koshirae (fittings) for a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 60.5cms, iron Goto tsuba with
Lot 283
The koshirae (fittings) for a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 60.5cms, iron Goto tsuba with
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The koshirae (fittings) from a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 40cms, tape bound copper
Lot 284
The koshirae (fittings) from a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 40cms, tape bound copper
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The koshirae (fittings) for a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 25cms, pierced iron mokko
Lot 285
The koshirae (fittings) for a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 25cms, pierced iron mokko
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The shortened blade from a Japanese sword katana, 31cms, mumei, 3 mekugi ana, now in WWII shin gunto
Lot 286
The shortened blade from a Japanese sword katana, 31cms, mumei, 3 mekugi ana, now in WWII shin gunto
200 GBP
50 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese dagger aikuchi, blade 18.2cms, mumei, suguha hotsure hamon, fair polish. Brass kashia and
Lot 287
A Japanese dagger aikuchi, blade 18.2cms, mumei, suguha hotsure hamon, fair polish. Brass kashia and
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese dagger tanto, blade 28.4cms, mumei (koto), cut with full length hi. Iron tsuba, cord
Lot 288
A Japanese dagger tanto, blade 28.4cms, mumei (koto), cut with full length hi. Iron tsuba, cord
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese dagger tanto, blade 27.9cms, mumei, unokubi-zukuri, gunome hamon, good polish. Leather
Lot 289
A Japanese dagger tanto, blade 27.9cms, mumei, unokubi-zukuri, gunome hamon, good polish. Leather
480 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A composite Japanese boy’s sword wakizashi, blade 48.8cms, mumei, untempered, tape bound same tsuka,
Lot 290
A composite Japanese boy’s sword wakizashi, blade 48.8cms, mumei, untempered, tape bound same tsuka,
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 33.5cms, mumei, pierced iron mokko tsuba, in a black lacquered
Lot 291
A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 33.5cms, mumei, pierced iron mokko tsuba, in a black lacquered
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 54cms signed Bizen Kanemitsu, finely pierced shakudo tsuba,
Lot 292
A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 54cms signed Bizen Kanemitsu, finely pierced shakudo tsuba,
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 37.8cms, mumei, cut with 2 pairs of narrow half length hi, ito
Lot 293
A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 37.8cms, mumei, cut with 2 pairs of narrow half length hi, ito
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 58cms, mumei, koto blade, mimi gata hamon, 2 mekugi ana, iron
Lot 294
A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 58cms, mumei, koto blade, mimi gata hamon, 2 mekugi ana, iron
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 38.4cms, mumei, ito suguha hamon, cleaned bright with some
Lot 295
A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 38.4cms, mumei, ito suguha hamon, cleaned bright with some
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 44.2cms, signed Yoshimitsu, itame hada, chu suguha hamon, fair
Lot 296
A Japanese sword wakizashi, blade 44.2cms, signed Yoshimitsu, itame hada, chu suguha hamon, fair
750 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese WWII army officer’s “emergency issue” sword katana, blade 64cms, mumei, 2 mekugi ana,
Lot 297
A Japanese WWII army officer’s “emergency issue” sword katana, blade 64cms, mumei, 2 mekugi ana,
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese sword katana, blade 66.3cms signed Yamashiro (province) no kami only (rest of signature
Lot 298
A Japanese sword katana, blade 66.3cms signed Yamashiro (province) no kami only (rest of signature
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A composite Japanese sword katana, blade 63.8cms signed Teruhide, 2 mekugi ana, gunome hamon, muji
Lot 299
A composite Japanese sword katana, blade 63.8cms signed Teruhide, 2 mekugi ana, gunome hamon, muji
550 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 55 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol with spring bayonet, by Carter of Hull, c 1800, converted
Lot 300
A 55 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol with spring bayonet, by Carter of Hull, c 1800, converted
320 GBP
175 - 200 GBP
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