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February 13th/14th 2018
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
February 13th/14th 2018

Auction dates
13 Feb 2018 11:00 GMT
Lots: 501-939
14 Feb 2018 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-400
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08 Feb 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
08 Feb 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
09 Feb 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
09 Feb 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
13 Feb 2018 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
14 Feb 2018 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 37½”, by Gillott &
Lot 761
A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 37½”, by Gillott &
180 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A mid 19th cent continental cavalry troopers sword, in the style of the French light cavalry
Lot 762
A mid 19th cent continental cavalry troopers sword, in the style of the French light cavalry
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A scarce Vic 1827 pattern officer’s sword of The R. Irish Rifles, slightly curved, fullered blade
Lot 763
A scarce Vic 1827 pattern officer’s sword of The R. Irish Rifles, slightly curved, fullered blade
260 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, shallow fullered blade 34½”, marked “Osborn” on
Lot 764
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, shallow fullered blade 34½”, marked “Osborn” on
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 2,100 GBP
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An early 19th century ship’s iron swivel cannon from a merchantman, 31” overall, cast between the
Lot 765
An early 19th century ship’s iron swivel cannon from a merchantman, 31” overall, cast between the
1,600 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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An African stabbing spear, leaf blade on long tang to bamboo haft with leather covered cord grips,
Lot 766
An African stabbing spear, leaf blade on long tang to bamboo haft with leather covered cord grips,
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A small Zulu hide shield, 20” overall, with wooden pole and small loop handle. GC, appears to have
Lot 767
A small Zulu hide shield, 20” overall, with wooden pole and small loop handle. GC, appears to have
190 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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A Zulu polished dark wood knobkerry, almost spherical head, 6 closely wound copper wire, spiral
Lot 768
A Zulu polished dark wood knobkerry, almost spherical head, 6 closely wound copper wire, spiral
0 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A stone axe head, possibly Polynesian, 7”, of grey/green basaltic type stone, partly polished. GC
Lot 769
A stone axe head, possibly Polynesian, 7”, of grey/green basaltic type stone, partly polished. GC
65 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A 19th cent Maori chief’s staff hani, of traditional form, the head decorated with punched whorl
Lot 770
A 19th cent Maori chief’s staff hani, of traditional form, the head decorated with punched whorl
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A continental socket bayonet, with locking ring. QGC (dark pitting overall).
Lot 771
A continental socket bayonet, with locking ring. QGC (dark pitting overall).
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A P1876 socket bayonet for Martini Henry rifle, WD stamps and Queensland “QG” and broad arrow at
Lot 772
A P1876 socket bayonet for Martini Henry rifle, WD stamps and Queensland “QG” and broad arrow at
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A P1907 bayonet, d. 9.18, with oil hole to pommel, in scabbard; a stiletto type dagger, another
Lot 773
A P1907 bayonet, d. 9.18, with oil hole to pommel, in scabbard; a stiletto type dagger, another
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII period Japanese Arisaka bayonet, in scabbard, GC, the blade good; and a 19th cent Kaskara
Lot 774
A WWII period Japanese Arisaka bayonet, in scabbard, GC, the blade good; and a 19th cent Kaskara
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chassepot type bayonet, no visible markings; and an interesting “trench art” type crucifix, formed
Lot 775
A Chassepot type bayonet, no visible markings; and an interesting “trench art” type crucifix, formed
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A P.1853 Enfield socket bayonet, WD and inspection marks on 17” b lade, socket has Indian marking;
Lot 776
A P.1853 Enfield socket bayonet, WD and inspection marks on 17” b lade, socket has Indian marking;
65 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A German Model 1884/98 third type bayonet, the 10” blade of model 71/84 type, the hilt with flash
Lot 777
A German Model 1884/98 third type bayonet, the 10” blade of model 71/84 type, the hilt with flash
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A good P1879 Artillery bayonet, straight fullered, saw backed blade 25¾”, with various stamps at
Lot 778
A good P1879 Artillery bayonet, straight fullered, saw backed blade 25¾”, with various stamps at
0 GBP
450 - 475 GBP
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A French Model 1866 Chassepot sword bayonet, the blade unmarked apart from small “P&H” maker’s mark,
Lot 779
A French Model 1866 Chassepot sword bayonet, the blade unmarked apart from small “P&H” maker’s mark,
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A very scarce US Contract P1853 Enfield socket bayonet, triangular section 17” blade marked “Forrest
Lot 780
A very scarce US Contract P1853 Enfield socket bayonet, triangular section 17” blade marked “Forrest
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A P1858 naval volunteer cutlass bayonet, very slightly curved flat blade 26¾”, DE at point, steel
Lot 781
A P1858 naval volunteer cutlass bayonet, very slightly curved flat blade 26¾”, DE at point, steel
375 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A US Society sword, slender fullered plated blade 28” ornamental brass dragon’s tail crossguard, the
Lot 782
A US Society sword, slender fullered plated blade 28” ornamental brass dragon’s tail crossguard, the
60 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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An early 19th century US cutlass, broad, straight blade 28”, with shallow back fuller, rounded sheet
Lot 783
An early 19th century US cutlass, broad, straight blade 28”, with shallow back fuller, rounded sheet
150 GBP
150 - 160 GBP
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A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32” with
Lot 784
A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32” with
230 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .30” RF Remington Elliot 4 barrelled self cocking hammerless derringer pistol, 5¼” overall,
Lot 785
A .30” RF Remington Elliot 4 barrelled self cocking hammerless derringer pistol, 5¼” overall,
240 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A .32” RF Sharps & Hankins 4 barrelled pistol, 6¾” overall, barrels 3½”, number 8289, the barrel rib
Lot 786
A .32” RF Sharps & Hankins 4 barrelled pistol, 6¾” overall, barrels 3½”, number 8289, the barrel rib
210 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 5 shot .32” RF Hopkins & Allen XL No 2½” SA revolver, 6½” overall, octagonal barrel 2½”, number
Lot 787
A 5 shot .32” RF Hopkins & Allen XL No 2½” SA revolver, 6½” overall, octagonal barrel 2½”, number
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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3 reprints “A part of The Holland & Holland Collection, with a Brief History of the Company and
Lot 788
3 reprints “A part of The Holland & Holland Collection, with a Brief History of the Company and
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“The Winchester Book” by George Madis, 1971, signed by the author, with embossed cover and spine,
Lot 789
“The Winchester Book” by George Madis, 1971, signed by the author, with embossed cover and spine,
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“System Mauser, a pictorial history of the Model 1896 self loading pistol”, by Breathed and
Lot 790
“System Mauser, a pictorial history of the Model 1896 self loading pistol”, by Breathed and
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“The Flintlock, its Origin and Development” by Torsten Lenk, 1965; “Dutch Muskets and Pistols” pub
Lot 791
“The Flintlock, its Origin and Development” by Torsten Lenk, 1965; “Dutch Muskets and Pistols” pub
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“English Pistols & Revolvers” by J N George, 1938 Edition: “Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790”, by
Lot 792
“English Pistols & Revolvers” by J N George, 1938 Edition: “Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790”, by
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“The Webley Story” by Dowell, 1987 reprint, serial number 238; “Adams’ Revolvers”, by Chamberlain
Lot 793
“The Webley Story” by Dowell, 1987 reprint, serial number 238; “Adams’ Revolvers”, by Chamberlain
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“Swords of the British Army” by Robson, 1975 edition; “Swords of Germany, 1900/1945”, by Angolia and
Lot 794
“Swords of the British Army” by Robson, 1975 edition; “Swords of Germany, 1900/1945”, by Angolia and
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A small 19th century Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 17½” overall, 2 stage swamped iron barrel 8½”,
Lot 795
A small 19th century Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 17½” overall, 2 stage swamped iron barrel 8½”,
210 GBP
230 - 260 GBP
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A good quality Highland Regiment skean dhu, 3¾” blade marked “R G Lawrie Glasgow and Edinburgh”
Lot 796
A good quality Highland Regiment skean dhu, 3¾” blade marked “R G Lawrie Glasgow and Edinburgh”
70 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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An officer’s skean dhu of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, SE blade 4” (tip broken), scalloped
Lot 797
An officer’s skean dhu of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, SE blade 4” (tip broken), scalloped
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A small N African jambiya, blade 6½”, darkwood hilt with decorated brass top and panels, in its
Lot 798
A small N African jambiya, blade 6½”, darkwood hilt with decorated brass top and panels, in its
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Indian knife Choora, the tapered blade 10½” of “T” section with reinforced edge, the engraved
Lot 799
An Indian knife Choora, the tapered blade 10½” of “T” section with reinforced edge, the engraved
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A kukri, blade 12½” etched overall with festooned panels, bone hilt, in its brown leather scabbard
Lot 800
A kukri, blade 12½” etched overall with festooned panels, bone hilt, in its brown leather scabbard
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A kukri, plated blade 13”, small back fuller, WM mounted brown wood grip, in its leather covered
Lot 801
A kukri, plated blade 13”, small back fuller, WM mounted brown wood grip, in its leather covered
45 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A WWI Indian Army kukri, this lot has been withdrawn.
Lot 802
A WWI Indian Army kukri, this lot has been withdrawn.
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A Singalese knife Pia Kaetta, the heavy blade 8” x 1½” at widest point, the dark toned ivory hilt
Lot 803
A Singalese knife Pia Kaetta, the heavy blade 8” x 1½” at widest point, the dark toned ivory hilt
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An interesting 19th cent Tibetan carved and polished all darkwood exorcising dagger phurbu, hollow
Lot 804
An interesting 19th cent Tibetan carved and polished all darkwood exorcising dagger phurbu, hollow
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese shortsword, DE blade 16”, hollow floral embossed brass crossguard, fluted swollen dark
Lot 805
A Chinese shortsword, DE blade 16”, hollow floral embossed brass crossguard, fluted swollen dark
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .177” Tell II air pistol, basically GC (action AF, one grip replaced), in a small polished oak
Lot 806
A .177” Tell II air pistol, basically GC (action AF, one grip replaced), in a small polished oak
55 GBP
40 - 40 GBP
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A Crosman 338 CO2 semi automatic BB repeater air pistol, VGC, in its carton with instruction
Lot 807
A Crosman 338 CO2 semi automatic BB repeater air pistol, VGC, in its carton with instruction
80 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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A 4.5mm Walther CP88 CO2 repeater air pistol, number A7413142, New Condition, in its foam lined
Lot 808
A 4.5mm Walther CP88 CO2 repeater air pistol, number A7413142, New Condition, in its foam lined
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 4.5mm German Record Mod. 68 break action air pistol, also a .177” Italian R072 Bullseye break
Lot 809
A 4.5mm German Record Mod. 68 break action air pistol, also a .177” Italian R072 Bullseye break
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A .177” Original Mod 2 pop out air pistol, with blued finish and pale beech wood grooved and
Lot 810
A .177” Original Mod 2 pop out air pistol, with blued finish and pale beech wood grooved and
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A .177” “Dolla” all metal pop out air pistol, c 1933-39, 10” overall, with nickel plated finish. GWO
Lot 811
A .177” “Dolla” all metal pop out air pistol, c 1933-39, 10” overall, with nickel plated finish. GWO
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good .177” Haenel Model 28 air pistol, number 20650, the air chamber with British patents only,
Lot 812
A good .177” Haenel Model 28 air pistol, number 20650, the air chamber with British patents only,
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A good .22” Webley Premier Mark II air pistol, batch number 548, with laquered finish. VGWO & almost
Lot 813
A good .22” Webley Premier Mark II air pistol, batch number 548, with laquered finish. VGWO & almost
130 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A post 1958 .22” Webley Senior air pistol, batch number 1617. GWO & C, retaining much original blued
Lot 814
A post 1958 .22” Webley Senior air pistol, batch number 1617. GWO & C, retaining much original blued
100 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A good pre 1958 .22” Webley Senior air pistol, batch number 2339, with inspection mark “D”. VGWO &
Lot 815
A good pre 1958 .22” Webley Senior air pistol, batch number 2339, with inspection mark “D”. VGWO &
180 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A good pre 1958 .177” Webley Mark I air pistol, batch number 772. VGWO and almost As New
Lot 816
A good pre 1958 .177” Webley Mark I air pistol, batch number 772. VGWO and almost As New
160 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A scarce .177” 2nd Model Westley Richards “Highest Possible” air pistol, number 742, with standard
Lot 817
A scarce .177” 2nd Model Westley Richards “Highest Possible” air pistol, number 742, with standard
340 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A 4.5mm (.177”) Crosman model 1077 CO2 multi shot BB gun, with matt black plastic stock and
Lot 818
A 4.5mm (.177”) Crosman model 1077 CO2 multi shot BB gun, with matt black plastic stock and
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .22” Chinese break action air rifle, 43” overall, barrel 18¾”, number 011402, with barrel
Lot 819
A .22” Chinese break action air rifle, 43” overall, barrel 18¾”, number 011402, with barrel
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A .22” Chinese West Lake LG 522 break action air rifle, number 13435. VGWO & As New Condition, in
Lot 820
A .22” Chinese West Lake LG 522 break action air rifle, number 13435. VGWO & As New Condition, in
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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