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Military, Arms and Armour, Toys
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Military, Arms and Armour, Toys

Auction dates
28 Nov 2017 11:00 GMT
Lots: 401-656
29 Nov 2017 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-325
Viewing dates
23 Nov 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
23 Nov 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
24 Nov 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
24 Nov 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
27 Nov 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
27 Nov 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
28 Nov 2017 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
29 Nov 2017 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
Auction currency
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There are 581 lots within this auction
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A 10.4mm Italian Vetterli Vitali M70/87 bolt action rifle, 53” overall, barrel 33¾” number KD4603,
Lot 616
A 10.4mm Italian Vetterli Vitali M70/87 bolt action rifle, 53” overall, barrel 33¾” number KD4603,
280 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A .577” London Armoury Co 3- band Enfield pattern Volunteer Rifle, shortened to 48” overall,
Lot 617
A .577” London Armoury Co 3- band Enfield pattern Volunteer Rifle, shortened to 48” overall,
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A French percussion conversion of a 12 bore Model 1822 musket, adapted for sporting use, 53”
Lot 618
A French percussion conversion of a 12 bore Model 1822 musket, adapted for sporting use, 53”
250 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 10 bore flintlock fowling piece c 1790, 76½” overall, part octagonal barrel 60” with London
Lot 619
A 10 bore flintlock fowling piece c 1790, 76½” overall, part octagonal barrel 60” with London
525 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A WWII Japanese soldier’s peaked forage type cap, of grey rubberised hessian type material, with
Lot 620
A WWII Japanese soldier’s peaked forage type cap, of grey rubberised hessian type material, with
190 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A Japanese dagger blade, 8¼”, slightly tapered with shallow curved tip, short false back edge and
Lot 621
A Japanese dagger blade, 8¼”, slightly tapered with shallow curved tip, short false back edge and
260 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A suit of Japanese armour, comprising kabuto, the skull composed of 25 ribbed segments, with peak,
Lot 622
A suit of Japanese armour, comprising kabuto, the skull composed of 25 ribbed segments, with peak,
2,400 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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A Chassepot type bayonet, no visible markings; and an interesting “trench art” type crucifix, formed
Lot 623
A Chassepot type bayonet, no visible markings; and an interesting “trench art” type crucifix, formed
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French M1874 Gras bayonet, marked “Mre d’Armes de St Etienne, Mars 1879” on backstrap, in
Lot 624
A French M1874 Gras bayonet, marked “Mre d’Armes de St Etienne, Mars 1879” on backstrap, in
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Swiss M1918 bayonet, by Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, in scabbard with leather tag, GC; a WWII German
Lot 625
A Swiss M1918 bayonet, by Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, in scabbard with leather tag, GC; a WWII German
65 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A very good 1836 pattern brass hilted Brunswick Rifle bayonet, DE blade 21¼”, clear ordnance stamp
Lot 626
A very good 1836 pattern brass hilted Brunswick Rifle bayonet, DE blade 21¼”, clear ordnance stamp
250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A black square tin box with W (arrow) D impressed in lid, provision for lock, probably for small
Lot 627
A black square tin box with W (arrow) D impressed in lid, provision for lock, probably for small
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A quantity of non pressure bearing new spares for BSA Martini rifle, presumably .22”, including
Lot 628
A quantity of non pressure bearing new spares for BSA Martini rifle, presumably .22”, including
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A US “Ideal” .577 bullet mould,wooden handles and knob for detachable base plug; a silver plated
Lot 629
A US “Ideal” .577 bullet mould,wooden handles and knob for detachable base plug; a silver plated
160 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A combination tool for the Enfield rifle, with oil bottle, nipple key, pricker, worm and screwdriver
Lot 630
A combination tool for the Enfield rifle, with oil bottle, nipple key, pricker, worm and screwdriver
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A combination tool for the Enfield rifle, with oil bottle, nipple key, pricker, worm and screwdriver
Lot 631
A combination tool for the Enfield rifle, with oil bottle, nipple key, pricker, worm and screwdriver
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A detached lock from a US Civil War period Starr breech loading carbine, the plate stamped “Starr
Lot 632
A detached lock from a US Civil War period Starr breech loading carbine, the plate stamped “Starr
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A brown leather leg-o-mutton gun case, for gun with 30” barrels, brass “Secure Lever” clasp, with
Lot 633
A brown leather leg-o-mutton gun case, for gun with 30” barrels, brass “Secure Lever” clasp, with
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A large grey painted steel gun type cabinet, 70” x 12” x 12”, with lower 45” compartment and 2 x 12”
Lot 634
A large grey painted steel gun type cabinet, 70” x 12” x 12”, with lower 45” compartment and 2 x 12”
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A late 19th century American helmet of the 1st North Beach VS Fire Dept, New York, of stout
Lot 635
A late 19th century American helmet of the 1st North Beach VS Fire Dept, New York, of stout
230 GBP
260 - 300 GBP
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A good US cavalry trooper’s sword, of French style, possibly Civil War period, curved fullered blade
Lot 636
A good US cavalry trooper’s sword, of French style, possibly Civil War period, curved fullered blade
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A US Civil War Period .44” RF dual ignition Ballard’s Patent “New Model” falling block underlever SS
Lot 637
A US Civil War Period .44” RF dual ignition Ballard’s Patent “New Model” falling block underlever SS
525 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A .50” Sharps breech loading percussion carbine, modified in India, 35½” overall, barrel 19” with
Lot 638
A .50” Sharps breech loading percussion carbine, modified in India, 35½” overall, barrel 19” with
280 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A US .54” Model 1842 Army percussion holster pistol, 14” overall, barrel 8½” stamped at the
Lot 639
A US .54” Model 1842 Army percussion holster pistol, 14” overall, barrel 8½” stamped at the
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Manhattan Navy percussion revolver, number 10778, regular model without striker plate,
Lot 640
A 6 shot .36” Manhattan Navy percussion revolver, number 10778, regular model without striker plate,
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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Lot 641
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A 6 shot .32” RF Forehand & Wadsworth “Terror” SA revolver, 6¼” overall, barrel 2½” with address and
Lot 642
A 6 shot .32” RF Forehand & Wadsworth “Terror” SA revolver, 6¼” overall, barrel 2½” with address and
200 GBP
200 - 240 GBP
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A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32” with
Lot 643
A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32” with
525 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A decorative cast iron circular shield, stylized figures to centre, and around the rim, with
Lot 644
A decorative cast iron circular shield, stylized figures to centre, and around the rim, with
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A lobster tail helmet in the style of the mid 17th century, the 2 piece ribbed skull with suspension
Lot 645
A lobster tail helmet in the style of the mid 17th century, the 2 piece ribbed skull with suspension
1,350 GBP
1,400 - 1,500 GBP
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A mid 17th century siege helmet, the heavy 2 piece domed skull having front and rear peaks pierced
Lot 646
A mid 17th century siege helmet, the heavy 2 piece domed skull having front and rear peaks pierced
1,150 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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An early 19th century helmet Kulah Khud, the bowl lightly chiselled and engraved with foliage and
Lot 647
An early 19th century helmet Kulah Khud, the bowl lightly chiselled and engraved with foliage and
1,000 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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An Indian 24 bore percussion boxlock pistol, 13½” overall, integral round barrel 7½”, the frame
Lot 648
An Indian 24 bore percussion boxlock pistol, 13½” overall, integral round barrel 7½”, the frame
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An interesting merchant shipping company ship’s 16 bore military pattern percussion holster pistol
Lot 649
An interesting merchant shipping company ship’s 16 bore military pattern percussion holster pistol
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A French 48 bore flintlock sidelock pocket pistol, c 1770, 7
Lot 650
A French 48 bore flintlock sidelock pocket pistol, c 1770, 7" overall, round tapered barrel 3",
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A French 12 bore model 1733 flintlock holster pistol for Cavalry and Dragoons, 19
Lot 651
A French 12 bore model 1733 flintlock holster pistol for Cavalry and Dragoons, 19" overall, barrel
575 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A French 12 bore Model An IX flintlock cavalry pistol, 16
Lot 652
A French 12 bore Model An IX flintlock cavalry pistol, 16" overall, barrel 9", the breech
275 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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An early 19th century 20 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 17½” overall, barrel 11¼” overlaid
Lot 653
An early 19th century 20 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 17½” overall, barrel 11¼” overlaid
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 18th century Turkish 24 bore flintlock holster pistol, 17½” overall, barrel 11¼” with chiselled
Lot 654
An 18th century Turkish 24 bore flintlock holster pistol, 17½” overall, barrel 11¼” with chiselled
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A good quality pair of late 18th century Turkish 18 bore silver mounted flintlock holster pistols,
Lot 655
A good quality pair of late 18th century Turkish 18 bore silver mounted flintlock holster pistols,
2,400 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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An impressive pair of 18 bore Bohemian long flintlock holster pistols, c 1740, 20” overall, flat
Lot 656
An impressive pair of 18 bore Bohemian long flintlock holster pistols, c 1740, 20” overall, flat
2,700 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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