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Toys, Military Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
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Toys, Military Arms and Armour

Auction dates
11 Sep 2017 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-321
12 Sep 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 401-796
Viewing dates
07 Sep 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
07 Sep 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
08 Sep 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
08 Sep 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
11 Sep 2017 09:00 - 10:00 BST
12 Sep 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A late 18th century continental cavalry sword, curved shallow fullered blade 35”, with narrow back
Lot 620
A late 18th century continental cavalry sword, curved shallow fullered blade 35”, with narrow back
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Vic infantry NCO’s sword, plain curved fullered blade 32½”, marked “Mole” on backstrap, regulation
Lot 621
A Vic infantry NCO’s sword, plain curved fullered blade 32½”, marked “Mole” on backstrap, regulation
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword of the Diamond Fields Horse, very slightly
Lot 622
A late Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword of the Diamond Fields Horse, very slightly
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, plain fullered blade 32½”, regulation steel hilt with
Lot 623
An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, plain fullered blade 32½”, regulation steel hilt with
130 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Turkish sidearm, straight shallow diamond section, blade 26½”, with Arabic numerals at forte,
Lot 624
A Turkish sidearm, straight shallow diamond section, blade 26½”, with Arabic numerals at forte,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern dress sword, slender fullered straight blade 32”, etched on
Lot 625
A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern dress sword, slender fullered straight blade 32”, etched on
95 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Geo V Indian Army infantry officer’s service sword, plain fullered blade 31”, regulation pierced
Lot 626
A Geo V Indian Army infantry officer’s service sword, plain fullered blade 31”, regulation pierced
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An 1853 pattern cavalry troopers sword of the Indian Army, slightly curved fullered blade 35” with
Lot 627
An 1853 pattern cavalry troopers sword of the Indian Army, slightly curved fullered blade 35” with
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A similar sword to lot 627, broad arrow and “I” on backstrap, no markings on quillon, “31/RA” on
Lot 628
A similar sword to lot 627, broad arrow and “I” on backstrap, no markings on quillon, “31/RA” on
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 31½” by Andrews Williams &
Lot 629
An early Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 31½” by Andrews Williams &
120 GBP
120 - 130 GBP
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A Vic 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword of the 3rd Vol Bn The Duke of Wellington’s (W Riding
Lot 630
A Vic 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword of the 3rd Vol Bn The Duke of Wellington’s (W Riding
240 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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A WWI period German made Turkish officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 31”, etched on
Lot 631
A WWI period German made Turkish officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 31”, etched on
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Geo V officer’s sword of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, straight fullered blade 32”, by
Lot 632
A Geo V officer’s sword of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, straight fullered blade 32”, by
180 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Geo V officer’s sword of the Indian Police, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Fenton Brothers
Lot 633
A Geo V officer’s sword of the Indian Police, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Fenton Brothers
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
Lot 634
A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
250 GBP
250 - 280 GBP
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A large quantity of auction sale catalogues, Spink, SAS, Bonhams, Landshuter, Rustkammer, James D
Lot 635
A large quantity of auction sale catalogues, Spink, SAS, Bonhams, Landshuter, Rustkammer, James D
30 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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13 gun related books, including “Smith & Wesson Hand Guns” by McHenry and Roper, 1st edition
Lot 636
13 gun related books, including “Smith & Wesson Hand Guns” by McHenry and Roper, 1st edition
95 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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13 gun related books, including “British Pistols and Guns, 1640 - 1840”, by Glendenning, 1951; “
Lot 637
13 gun related books, including “British Pistols and Guns, 1640 - 1840”, by Glendenning, 1951; “
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Notes on Military Explosives” by Maj E M Weaver, US Artillery, 1st ed, New York 1906, brown
Lot 638
“Notes on Military Explosives” by Maj E M Weaver, US Artillery, 1st ed, New York 1906, brown
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“Colt Firearms, 1836 - 1954”, by Serven, 1st Edition, 1954; and “The Story of Colt’s Revolvers,
Lot 639
“Colt Firearms, 1836 - 1954”, by Serven, 1st Edition, 1954; and “The Story of Colt’s Revolvers,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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“The Machine Gun: History, Evolution and Development” etc, by Lt Col G M Chinn, US Marine Corps,
Lot 640
“The Machine Gun: History, Evolution and Development” etc, by Lt Col G M Chinn, US Marine Corps,
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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“A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour in all Countries and in all
Lot 641
“A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour in all Countries and in all
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“The Webley Story” by Dowell, 1st edition 1962, VGC with DW (DW slightly worn)
Lot 642
“The Webley Story” by Dowell, 1st edition 1962, VGC with DW (DW slightly worn)
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Sudanese sword kaskara, blade 35”, with triple fullers at forte, facetted crossguard and
Lot 643
A Sudanese sword kaskara, blade 35”, with triple fullers at forte, facetted crossguard and
85 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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A massive tourist quality kukri, blade 30”, with pricker decoration on one side, alloy studded hilt,
Lot 644
A massive tourist quality kukri, blade 30”, with pricker decoration on one side, alloy studded hilt,
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A tulwar, curved SE blade 29½”, Arabic stamps on backstrap at forte, solid iron hilt with long
Lot 645
A tulwar, curved SE blade 29½”, Arabic stamps on backstrap at forte, solid iron hilt with long
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A similar tulwar to lot 645, blade 31½”, plain disc pommel, similar scabbard. GC
Lot 646
A similar tulwar to lot 645, blade 31½”, plain disc pommel, similar scabbard. GC
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Burmese sword dha, curved blade 23”, swollen towards point, central fuller, wavy line decoration
Lot 647
A Burmese sword dha, curved blade 23”, swollen towards point, central fuller, wavy line decoration
170 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century silver mounted Burmese sword dha, slightly swollen and curved SE blade 18½”, polished
Lot 648
A 19th century silver mounted Burmese sword dha, slightly swollen and curved SE blade 18½”, polished
420 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A late 19th century Chinese sword, shallow diamond section blade 18½”, brass crossguard, lower
Lot 649
A late 19th century Chinese sword, shallow diamond section blade 18½”, brass crossguard, lower
320 GBP
200 - 240 GBP
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A Chinese sword, similar to last lot but of more slender proportions, the scabbard of plain
Lot 650
A Chinese sword, similar to last lot but of more slender proportions, the scabbard of plain
150 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A Chinese “Boxer Rebellion” period sword, curved, swollen, plated blade 23”, with twin back fuller
Lot 651
A Chinese “Boxer Rebellion” period sword, curved, swollen, plated blade 23”, with twin back fuller
220 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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**A good .17” Czech CZ 452-2E ZKM American bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 40½” overall (
Lot 652
**A good .17” Czech CZ 452-2E ZKM American bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 40½” overall (
290 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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**A .243” Yugoslav Zastava bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 33581, 44½” overall,
Lot 653
**A .243” Yugoslav Zastava bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 33581, 44½” overall,
95 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An Indian bowie type knife, slightly curved blade 11½”, shallow fullered, sheet brass crossguard and
Lot 654
An Indian bowie type knife, slightly curved blade 11½”, shallow fullered, sheet brass crossguard and
55 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A late 19th century Greek dagger, SE blade 5½”, with ornamental back edge, etched with stylized
Lot 655
A late 19th century Greek dagger, SE blade 5½”, with ornamental back edge, etched with stylized
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWII Second pattern FS military knife, DE blade 6½” with Wilkinson logo at forte, darkened
Lot 656
A WWII Second pattern FS military knife, DE blade 6½” with Wilkinson logo at forte, darkened
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An interesting Mediterranean area knife, SE blade 7”, with 2 inlaid copper pellets on one side at
Lot 657
An interesting Mediterranean area knife, SE blade 7”, with 2 inlaid copper pellets on one side at
150 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A WWI US bolo knife, swollen SE blade 10”, stamped US/ 47528 on one side at forte and SA/ grenade/
Lot 658
A WWI US bolo knife, swollen SE blade 10”, stamped US/ 47528 on one side at forte and SA/ grenade/
190 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A late 19th century stiletto, tapered blade 6” (tip repointed) WM crossguard with ball finials, WM
Lot 659
A late 19th century stiletto, tapered blade 6” (tip repointed) WM crossguard with ball finials, WM
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Indian 12 bore military style percussion musket, 49” overall, barrel 33½” with rifle type
Lot 660
An Indian 12 bore military style percussion musket, 49” overall, barrel 33½” with rifle type
110 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A cut down Indian matchlock gun, torador, 44” overall, twist barrel 25”, the fore end removed and
Lot 661
A cut down Indian matchlock gun, torador, 44” overall, twist barrel 25”, the fore end removed and
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A decorative Indian bazaar flintlock gun, the cut down 21½” octagonal barrel from a torador,
Lot 662
A decorative Indian bazaar flintlock gun, the cut down 21½” octagonal barrel from a torador,
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 16 bore Indian matchlock gun, torador, 63” overall, barrel 43” with flared muzzle, the breech
Lot 663
A 16 bore Indian matchlock gun, torador, 63” overall, barrel 43” with flared muzzle, the breech
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A small African drum, scratch decorated wooden body, brown hide ends, 12” diam 8” (some wear and
Lot 664
A small African drum, scratch decorated wooden body, brown hide ends, 12” diam 8” (some wear and
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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12 various fishing spears, on bamboo hafts, average 4’ overall. GC
Lot 665
12 various fishing spears, on bamboo hafts, average 4’ overall. GC
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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2 African spears, slender leaf shaped blades on darkwood hafts with pointed iron shoes, 53” x 51”
Lot 666
2 African spears, slender leaf shaped blades on darkwood hafts with pointed iron shoes, 53” x 51”
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A rare Zulu warrior’s large early type shield of the type carried by the “Royal” Zulu regiments, 42”
Lot 667
A rare Zulu warrior’s large early type shield of the type carried by the “Royal” Zulu regiments, 42”
725 GBP
850 - 900 GBP
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The component parts of 3 Masai lion spears, 58”, 68” and 77” each (assembled); and a quantity of
Lot 668
The component parts of 3 Masai lion spears, 58”, 68” and 77” each (assembled); and a quantity of
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A N African sword, in scabbard; a composite band sword; another sword blade and 2 scabbards. QGC
Lot 669
A N African sword, in scabbard; a composite band sword; another sword blade and 2 scabbards. QGC
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Tuareg arm dagger, thin, triple fullered blade 12”, pierced brass key and cross pattern hilt, in
Lot 670
A Tuareg arm dagger, thin, triple fullered blade 12”, pierced brass key and cross pattern hilt, in
80 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Sudanese arm dagger, carved wooden grip of traditional form, panelled leather sheath and loop; 2
Lot 671
A Sudanese arm dagger, carved wooden grip of traditional form, panelled leather sheath and loop; 2
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 Pacific Islands dark wood bows, of flattened oval section, with bamboo drawstrings, 56” and 58”
Lot 672
2 Pacific Islands dark wood bows, of flattened oval section, with bamboo drawstrings, 56” and 58”
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 673
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0 GBP
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A Pacific Islands ceremonial stave, of stout dark hardwood, the top carved in the form of a man’s
Lot 674
A Pacific Islands ceremonial stave, of stout dark hardwood, the top carved in the form of a man’s
65 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A large quantity of .177” and .22” air gun pellets, including Eley, Webley & Scott, Millers, Geco
Lot 675
A large quantity of .177” and .22” air gun pellets, including Eley, Webley & Scott, Millers, Geco
110 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A green painted metal air rifle target holder, with pellet catcher and two holes for suspension, and
Lot 676
A green painted metal air rifle target holder, with pellet catcher and two holes for suspension, and
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A .177” Walther CP88 CO2 pistol, number A7094376; a .177” RWS Mod C225 CO2 pistol, number
Lot 677
A .177” Walther CP88 CO2 pistol, number A7094376; a .177” RWS Mod C225 CO2 pistol, number
95 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A .177” Walther CP88 Competition CO2 pistol, number A7035888, and a .177” Unarex Beretta Mod 92 FS
Lot 678
A .177” Walther CP88 Competition CO2 pistol, number A7035888, and a .177” Unarex Beretta Mod 92 FS
95 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A .177” Weihrauch HW70 break action air pistol, number 173069, VGWO & as New Condition, in its
Lot 679
A .177” Weihrauch HW70 break action air pistol, number 173069, VGWO & as New Condition, in its
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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