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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 .577” Snider Mk III Yeomanry carbine, 37” overall, barrel 19” with carbine rearsight, the lock
Lot 881
A .577” Snider Mk III Yeomanry carbine, 37” overall, barrel 19” with carbine rearsight, the lock
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 11.5mm CF Belgian Albini Braendlin SS military rifle, 51” overall, barrel 32½” with ladder
Lot 882
An 11.5mm CF Belgian Albini Braendlin SS military rifle, 51” overall, barrel 32½” with ladder
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 18th century 2 way pistol flask, red leather covered with non adjustable baluster charger, FC
Lot 883
A late 18th century 2 way pistol flask, red leather covered with non adjustable baluster charger, FC
280 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An embossed copper powder flask “Shell” (sim to R355 but plain top and no rings), 6¾” overall, by
Lot 884
An embossed copper powder flask “Shell” (sim to R355 but plain top and no rings), 6¾” overall, by
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A pistol size copper powder flask “Fluted” (similar to Riling 237), brass top with spring (broken)
Lot 885
A pistol size copper powder flask “Fluted” (similar to Riling 237), brass top with spring (broken)
110 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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19 lead musket balls, together with a Certificate of Authentication for one musket ball “Recovered
Lot 886
19 lead musket balls, together with a Certificate of Authentication for one musket ball “Recovered
35 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 887
A large grey painted steel gun type cabinet, 70” x 12” x 12”, with lower 45” compartment and 2 x 12”
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An early 19th century flintlock boxlock tinder lighter, 5½” overall, of all brass construction, with
Lot 888
An early 19th century flintlock boxlock tinder lighter, 5½” overall, of all brass construction, with
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 140 b ore flintlock boxlock muff pistol, c 1800, 4¾” overall, turn off barrel 1¼”, with single
Lot 889
A 140 b ore flintlock boxlock muff pistol, c 1800, 4¾” overall, turn off barrel 1¼”, with single
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 60 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol c 1800, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2½”, London proved
Lot 890
A 60 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol c 1800, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2½”, London proved
180 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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A 56 bore flintlock boxlock overcoat pocket pistol, c 1815, 8” overall, turn off barrel 3” with
Lot 891
A 56 bore flintlock boxlock overcoat pocket pistol, c 1815, 8” overall, turn off barrel 3” with
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 50 bore silver mounted cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1783, 7½” overall, turn
Lot 892
A 50 bore silver mounted cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1783, 7½” overall, turn
500 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A 38 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1810, 5¾” overall, turn off barrel 1½” numbered 1 on
Lot 893
A 38 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1810, 5¾” overall, turn off barrel 1½” numbered 1 on
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An unusual 20 bore Caucasian miquelet flintlock pistol, 12” overall, barrel 6½” with simple engraved
Lot 894
An unusual 20 bore Caucasian miquelet flintlock pistol, 12” overall, barrel 6½” with simple engraved
140 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A late 18th century Turkish 20 bore flintlock holster pistol, 16” overall, barrel 9”, the thick
Lot 895
A late 18th century Turkish 20 bore flintlock holster pistol, 16” overall, barrel 9”, the thick
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An 18 bore flintlock holster pistol, c 1770, 12½” overall, barrel 7” with baluster breech, early B’
Lot 896
An 18 bore flintlock holster pistol, c 1770, 12½” overall, barrel 7” with baluster breech, early B’
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 16 bore flintlock holster pistol by T K Hutchinson, c 1820, 12½” overall, octagonal barrel 6¾ with
Lot 897
A 16 bore flintlock holster pistol by T K Hutchinson, c 1820, 12½” overall, octagonal barrel 6¾ with
310 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A French 12 bore Model An IX flintlock cavalry pistol, 16" overall, barrel 9", the breech
Lot 898
A French 12 bore Model An IX flintlock cavalry pistol, 16" overall, barrel 9", the breech
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A French 12 bore model 1733 flintlock holster pistol for Cavalry and Dragoons, 19" overall, barrel
Lot 899
A French 12 bore model 1733 flintlock holster pistol for Cavalry and Dragoons, 19" overall, barrel
475 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A composite dagger, slender tapering 17th century blade 16½”, with traces of maker’s name in half
Lot 900
A composite dagger, slender tapering 17th century blade 16½”, with traces of maker’s name in half
85 GBP
55 - 75 GBP
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A post WWII Romanian dress dagger, shallow diamond section blade 8”, no 55805 at forte, brass
Lot 901
A post WWII Romanian dress dagger, shallow diamond section blade 8”, no 55805 at forte, brass
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A diver’s knife, the broad DE7¼” blade retaining traces of name “Siebe Gorman & Co”, with brass
Lot 902
A diver’s knife, the broad DE7¼” blade retaining traces of name “Siebe Gorman & Co”, with brass
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A large WWI British Army jacknife, blade marked “Frank Mills”. 4 WWII military jacknives, one
Lot 903
A large WWI British Army jacknife, blade marked “Frank Mills”. 4 WWII military jacknives, one
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 19th Century German hunting knife, 6” SE spear point blade (retains much original polish).
Lot 904
A 19th Century German hunting knife, 6” SE spear point blade (retains much original polish).
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 19th Century stiletto, blade 4½” of diamond section, the hilt having spirally carved flattened
Lot 905
A 19th Century stiletto, blade 4½” of diamond section, the hilt having spirally carved flattened
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century stiletto, highly polished blade 4½” of hollow rectangular section, the hilt having
Lot 906
A 19th century stiletto, highly polished blade 4½” of hollow rectangular section, the hilt having
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century dagger, the highly polished stout blade 3¼” of hollow rectangular section, the hilt
Lot 907
A 19th century dagger, the highly polished stout blade 3¼” of hollow rectangular section, the hilt
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Spanish knife, SE blade 9” tapering to DE point, leaf pattern brass inlay to top half
Lot 908
A 19th century Spanish knife, SE blade 9” tapering to DE point, leaf pattern brass inlay to top half
170 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 19th century Bowie knife, clipped back blade 5¼” marked “Taylor Witness Sheffield” with eye motif,
Lot 909
A 19th century Bowie knife, clipped back blade 5¼” marked “Taylor Witness Sheffield” with eye motif,
70 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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A late 19th century Bowie knife, blade 10” with traces of plating, steel crossguard and brass
Lot 910
A late 19th century Bowie knife, blade 10” with traces of plating, steel crossguard and brass
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 6 shot 120 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 8” overall, barrels 3” with
Lot 911
A 6 shot 120 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 8” overall, barrels 3” with
330 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 6 shot 70 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¾” overall, barrels 3” with
Lot 912
A 6 shot 70 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¾” overall, barrels 3” with
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A continental 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire pepperbox revolver, 4½” overall, with scroll engraved
Lot 913
A continental 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire pepperbox revolver, 4½” overall, with scroll engraved
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA open frame pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved,
Lot 914
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA open frame pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved,
150 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 11mm DA pinfire revolver, 10” overall, round barrel 5½” with scroll engraved
Lot 915
A Belgian 6 shot 11mm DA pinfire revolver, 10” overall, round barrel 5½” with scroll engraved
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A WWII Japanese naval officer’s dirk, SE blade 8¼”, brass mounted hilt with shallow S shaped
Lot 916
A WWII Japanese naval officer’s dirk, SE blade 8¼”, brass mounted hilt with shallow S shaped
220 GBP
220 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese polearm head with highly polished curved blade 18”, signed Bushu Ju Kunitsuna c 1680, lin
Lot 917
A Japanese polearm head with highly polished curved blade 18”, signed Bushu Ju Kunitsuna c 1680, lin
0 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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A Japanese polearm head with highly polished curved blade 17”, signed Kanabo Ju Masasane c 1580,
Lot 918
A Japanese polearm head with highly polished curved blade 17”, signed Kanabo Ju Masasane c 1580,
0 GBP
1,200 - 1,400 GBP
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A Japanese sword katana, naginata style curved polished blade 25” signed Musashi Daijo Fujiwara
Lot 919
A Japanese sword katana, naginata style curved polished blade 25” signed Musashi Daijo Fujiwara
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,400 GBP
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A Birmingham made percussion boxlock pocket pistol, with scroll engraved frame and bag shaped butt
Lot 920
A Birmingham made percussion boxlock pocket pistol, with scroll engraved frame and bag shaped butt
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Birmingham made percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6¾” overall, barrel 2½” with scroll engraved
Lot 921
A Birmingham made percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6¾” overall, barrel 2½” with scroll engraved
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Birmingham made percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6½” overall, turn off barrel 2¼”, with scroll
Lot 922
A Birmingham made percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6½” overall, turn off barrel 2¼”, with scroll
120 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Spanish (?) DB side by side 60 bore boxlock pinfire pistol, 9” overall, octagonal tip down
Lot 923
A Spanish (?) DB side by side 60 bore boxlock pinfire pistol, 9” overall, octagonal tip down
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Belgian 8.5mm RF Derringer pistol, 5” overall, barrel 2½” which swings to the right for loading,
Lot 924
A Belgian 8.5mm RF Derringer pistol, 5” overall, barrel 2½” which swings to the right for loading,
140 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A 180 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 5½” overall, turn off octagonal barrel 2”, the top flat
Lot 925
A 180 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 5½” overall, turn off octagonal barrel 2”, the top flat
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 80 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol c 1845, 5” overall, turn off barrel 1½”, B’ham proved,
Lot 926
An 80 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol c 1845, 5” overall, turn off barrel 1½”, B’ham proved,
120 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A good quality 50 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 5½” overall, turn off barrel 1½”, the
Lot 927
A good quality 50 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 5½” overall, turn off barrel 1½”, the
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 46 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6” overall, turn off barrel 1¾”, B’ham proved, the frame
Lot 928
A 46 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6” overall, turn off barrel 1¾”, B’ham proved, the frame
75 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A 46 bore percussion boxlock overcoat pocket pistol, 8¼” overall, turn off barrel 4”, B’ham
Lot 929
A 46 bore percussion boxlock overcoat pocket pistol, 8¼” overall, turn off barrel 4”, B’ham
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 42 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, converted from flintlock, 7¾” overall, turn off barrel
Lot 930
A 42 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, converted from flintlock, 7¾” overall, turn off barrel
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 44 bore percussion boxlock overcoat pocket pistol, 7¼” overall, turn off barrel 3”, B’ham
Lot 931
A 44 bore percussion boxlock overcoat pocket pistol, 7¼” overall, turn off barrel 3”, B’ham
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A good quality 14 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistol by J. Beattie, c 1850, 11½”
Lot 932
A good quality 14 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistol by J. Beattie, c 1850, 11½”
280 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A good quality 14 bore percussion sidelock belt pistol by J. Lang c 1850, 12¾” overall, sighted
Lot 933
A good quality 14 bore percussion sidelock belt pistol by J. Lang c 1850, 12¾” overall, sighted
380 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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A DB side by side 38 bore percussion boxlock pistol, 9” overall, octagonal barrels 3¾” with swivel
Lot 934
A DB side by side 38 bore percussion boxlock pistol, 9” overall, octagonal barrels 3¾” with swivel
600 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Belgian 22 b ore percussion target pistol, 12½” overall, octagonal barrel 7” with micro groove
Lot 935
A Belgian 22 b ore percussion target pistol, 12½” overall, octagonal barrel 7” with micro groove
260 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A .577” P56 rifled percussion cavalry pistol, 15¾” overall, barrel 10” with ordnance proofs and
Lot 936
A .577” P56 rifled percussion cavalry pistol, 15¾” overall, barrel 10” with ordnance proofs and
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 16 bore East India Company percussion cavalry pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” bearing London
Lot 937
A 16 bore East India Company percussion cavalry pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” bearing London
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A DB 28 bore percussion holster pistol, 13½” overall, twist barrels 8”, the unsigned scroll engraved
Lot 938
A DB 28 bore percussion holster pistol, 13½” overall, twist barrels 8”, the unsigned scroll engraved
650 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A good DB 16 bore percussion holster pistol by Westley Richards, c 1850, 12½” overall, browned twist
Lot 939
A good DB 16 bore percussion holster pistol by Westley Richards, c 1850, 12½” overall, browned twist
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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