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July auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
July auction

Sale of Toys, Models, Militaria, Arms and Armour

Auction dates
23 Jul 2018 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-410
24 Jul 2018 11:00 BST
Lots: 501-949
Viewing dates
19 Jul 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
19 Jul 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
20 Jul 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
20 Jul 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
23 Jul 2018 09:00 - 10:00 BST
24 Jul 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A mid 19th century sidearm, possibly Turkish, heavy scimitar blade 15½”, solid brass hilt with small
Lot 871
A mid 19th century sidearm, possibly Turkish, heavy scimitar blade 15½”, solid brass hilt with small
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Lewes, East Sussex
An 1864 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35½”, marked “Mole Birmm” on
Lot 872
An 1864 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35½”, marked “Mole Birmm” on
420 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the French M1822, curved fullered blade 34½”
Lot 873
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the French M1822, curved fullered blade 34½”
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Edward VII officer’s sword of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), straight, fullered blade 32½”,
Lot 874
An Edward VII officer’s sword of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), straight, fullered blade 32½”,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 1885 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with various stamps at
Lot 875
An 1885 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with various stamps at
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A small cast brass cannon barrel, 11” overall, with embossed “HF” monogram in circle between the
Lot 876
A small cast brass cannon barrel, 11” overall, with embossed “HF” monogram in circle between the
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An almost identical iron barrel.Basically GC (heavily corroded overall).
Lot 877
An almost identical iron barrel.Basically GC (heavily corroded overall).
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A well made model of a Georgian ship’s cannon, iron barrel 15¾”, on its 4 wheeled wooden carriage,
Lot 878
A well made model of a Georgian ship’s cannon, iron barrel 15¾”, on its 4 wheeled wooden carriage,
70 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A good model of a Royal Navy carronade c. 1800, iron barrel 11”, mounted on sliding timber
Lot 879
A good model of a Royal Navy carronade c. 1800, iron barrel 11”, mounted on sliding timber
75 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A cannon in the style of the 19th century, iron barrel (not bored through) 36”, stepped wooden
Lot 880
A cannon in the style of the 19th century, iron barrel (not bored through) 36”, stepped wooden
525 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A gun size embossed copper powder flask “Bush” (R366), the patent top stamped “Patent”; and another,
Lot 881
A gun size embossed copper powder flask “Bush” (R366), the patent top stamped “Patent”; and another,
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A large shell embossed copper powder flask, 10” overall, the patent top stamped “Patent”, GC (the
Lot 882
A large shell embossed copper powder flask, 10” overall, the patent top stamped “Patent”, GC (the
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An Indian bowie type knife, shallow fullered blade 11”, steel crossguard with langets and down
Lot 883
An Indian bowie type knife, shallow fullered blade 11”, steel crossguard with langets and down
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A military clasp knife, with blade, tin opener and spike, WM grips marked “Encore T Turner & Co”
Lot 884
A military clasp knife, with blade, tin opener and spike, WM grips marked “Encore T Turner & Co”
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A small 19th century Scandinavian hunting knife, plated, facetted SE blade 3½”, whale ivory grip,
Lot 885
A small 19th century Scandinavian hunting knife, plated, facetted SE blade 3½”, whale ivory grip,
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A late 18th century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, 31½” overall, bell mouth barrel 16”
Lot 886
A late 18th century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, 31½” overall, bell mouth barrel 16”
1,150 GBP
1,500 - 1,550 GBP
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An English steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, c 1780; 34½” overall, heavy swamped barrel 18¾”
Lot 887
An English steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, c 1780; 34½” overall, heavy swamped barrel 18¾”
1,350 GBP
1,500 - 1,550 GBP
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Approx 60 lockets and middle bands, for sword scabbards, mostly brass, some with rings. Generally GC
Lot 888
Approx 60 lockets and middle bands, for sword scabbards, mostly brass, some with rings. Generally GC
50 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A modern copy of a wooden holster/shoulder stock, for the 1896 “broom handle” Mauser automatic
Lot 889
A modern copy of a wooden holster/shoulder stock, for the 1896 “broom handle” Mauser automatic
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A walnut holster/shoulder stock for the 1896 “broom handle” Mauser automatic pistol, numbered “537”.
Lot 890
A walnut holster/shoulder stock for the 1896 “broom handle” Mauser automatic pistol, numbered “537”.
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A detached barrel for a .577/450” Martini Henry rifle, 33¼” overall, number 674, with numerous
Lot 891
A detached barrel for a .577/450” Martini Henry rifle, 33¼” overall, number 674, with numerous
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A N. African jambiya, blade 8½”, in sheath, on broad shoulder belt with embroidered panels. GC
Lot 892
A N. African jambiya, blade 8½”, in sheath, on broad shoulder belt with embroidered panels. GC
85 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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An Indian made dagger, or dirk of naval type, curved blade 8”, DE at point, and lightly etched
Lot 893
An Indian made dagger, or dirk of naval type, curved blade 8”, DE at point, and lightly etched
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 19th century Gurkha kukri, of unusual slender form, blade 14” with back fuller for half
Lot 894
An early 19th century Gurkha kukri, of unusual slender form, blade 14” with back fuller for half
440 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A sheet silver mounted Burmese dha, slightly curved, swollen SE blade 19½”, sheet silver covered
Lot 895
A sheet silver mounted Burmese dha, slightly curved, swollen SE blade 19½”, sheet silver covered
190 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 24 bore Kabyle Arab snaphaunce jezail, 59” overall, barrel 45” with chevron decorated section
Lot 896
A 24 bore Kabyle Arab snaphaunce jezail, 59” overall, barrel 45” with chevron decorated section
350 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A spike bayonet, in scabbard, a Mauser bayonet converted to hunting knife in scabbard, an Italian
Lot 897
A spike bayonet, in scabbard, a Mauser bayonet converted to hunting knife in scabbard, an Italian
80 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, d 1873 on backstrap, in scabbard (dark rust patina), and an African fishing spear,
Lot 898
A Gras bayonet, d 1873 on backstrap, in scabbard (dark rust patina), and an African fishing spear,
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A P1887 Mk II Martini Henry sword bayonet, by Wilkinson, various stamps at forte including /88,
Lot 899
A P1887 Mk II Martini Henry sword bayonet, by Wilkinson, various stamps at forte including /88,
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A M1898 Seitengewehr bayonet, crown/Erfurt stamp at forte, wooden grips, crossguard stamped “2.G.G.
Lot 900
A M1898 Seitengewehr bayonet, crown/Erfurt stamp at forte, wooden grips, crossguard stamped “2.G.G.
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good .22” Original Mod 5 break action air pistol, no visible serial number but small date
Lot 901
A good .22” Original Mod 5 break action air pistol, no visible serial number but small date
55 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A .177” Edgar Brothers Mod 35 break action air rifle, number 0303 06150, with walnut stock and
Lot 902
A .177” Edgar Brothers Mod 35 break action air rifle, number 0303 06150, with walnut stock and
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177” Czech Slavia 624 break action air rifle, number 233401, the metalwork with thick black
Lot 903
A .177” Czech Slavia 624 break action air rifle, number 233401, the metalwork with thick black
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A .177” pre war BSA break action air rifle, number B6235 (1937/38), walnut butt with impressed
Lot 904
A .177” pre war BSA break action air rifle, number B6235 (1937/38), walnut butt with impressed
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A .22” BSA Mercury break action air rifle, number ZB11973, fitted with Fontaine 4 x 20 wide angle
Lot 905
A .22” BSA Mercury break action air rifle, number ZB11973, fitted with Fontaine 4 x 20 wide angle
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .22” BSA Lightning break action air rifle, number S53826, fitted with BSA “.22 Special” telescopic
Lot 906
A .22” BSA Lightning break action air rifle, number S53826, fitted with BSA “.22 Special” telescopic
170 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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An early final model .177” Webley Service air rifle Mk II with safety catch, numbers 2062 on frame
Lot 907
An early final model .177” Webley Service air rifle Mk II with safety catch, numbers 2062 on frame
300 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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An old composite German duelling schlager, straight fullered blade 28”, large openwork basket hilt
Lot 908
An old composite German duelling schlager, straight fullered blade 28”, large openwork basket hilt
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A continental hunting sword, DE fullered blade 17”, brass mounted hilt with flattened S shaped
Lot 909
A continental hunting sword, DE fullered blade 17”, brass mounted hilt with flattened S shaped
250 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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An 18th century continental hunting hanger, slightly curved blade 23”, with twin back fullers, brass
Lot 910
An 18th century continental hunting hanger, slightly curved blade 23”, with twin back fullers, brass
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century French officer’s courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 27” by Coulaux et Cie,
Lot 911
A 19th century French officer’s courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 27” by Coulaux et Cie,
190 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A mourning sword, plated slender hollow triangular section blade 32”, darkened hilt, with shallow
Lot 912
A mourning sword, plated slender hollow triangular section blade 32”, darkened hilt, with shallow
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An 18th century mourning sword, shallow diamond section blade 28”, darkened steel hilt with
Lot 913
An 18th century mourning sword, shallow diamond section blade 28”, darkened steel hilt with
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An 18th century mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 32½”, with traces of etching to
Lot 914
An 18th century mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 32½”, with traces of etching to
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 18th cent mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 33”, with foliate etching to top 8”,
Lot 915
An 18th cent mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 33”, with foliate etching to top 8”,
90 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An 18th cent mourning sword, darkened hollow triangular section blade 31½”, with a little scrolled
Lot 916
An 18th cent mourning sword, darkened hollow triangular section blade 31½”, with a little scrolled
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 18th century smallsword, hollow, triangular section blade 31½”, steel hilt with double shell
Lot 917
An 18th century smallsword, hollow, triangular section blade 31½”, steel hilt with double shell
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An Enfield percussion rifle converted to 22 bore sporting gun, 48½” overall, barrel 33” with
Lot 918
An Enfield percussion rifle converted to 22 bore sporting gun, 48½” overall, barrel 33” with
140 GBP
140 - 150 GBP
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A .577/450” Martini Henry carbine, customised, probably in India or Afghanistan, 38” overall, barrel
Lot 919
A .577/450” Martini Henry carbine, customised, probably in India or Afghanistan, 38” overall, barrel
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A DB 12 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, by Chas Osborne, 46½” overall, twist barrels 30” with
Lot 920
A DB 12 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, by Chas Osborne, 46½” overall, twist barrels 30” with
220 GBP
120 - 200 GBP
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A French 11mm Mle 1866-75 Gras bolt action SS rifle, 52” overall, barrel 32½”, number 17268, the
Lot 921
A French 11mm Mle 1866-75 Gras bolt action SS rifle, 52” overall, barrel 32½”, number 17268, the
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A massive heavy flintlock punt gun or wall piece, 79” overall, barrel 62” with small bead fore
Lot 922
A massive heavy flintlock punt gun or wall piece, 79” overall, barrel 62” with small bead fore
900 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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This item is now withdrawn but will appear in our September auction.
Lot 923
This item is now withdrawn but will appear in our September auction.
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare .56” Sartoris patent breech loading flintlock cavalry carbine,31½” overall, smooth bore
Lot 924
A rare .56” Sartoris patent breech loading flintlock cavalry carbine,31½” overall, smooth bore
0 GBP
5,000 - 5,500 GBP
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A Zulu throwing spear, 54” slender leaf shaped ;blade 14”, rattan binding, swollen wood finial. GC
Lot 925
A Zulu throwing spear, 54” slender leaf shaped ;blade 14”, rattan binding, swollen wood finial. GC
210 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century short darkwood knobkerry, offset, stout pear shaped head with small point, curved
Lot 926
A 19th century short darkwood knobkerry, offset, stout pear shaped head with small point, curved
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A N African knife, slender, curved sharpened SE blade 13½”, lightly etched with stylized panels on
Lot 927
A N African knife, slender, curved sharpened SE blade 13½”, lightly etched with stylized panels on
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An old Congolese knife Mangbetu, pierced sickle shaped blade of traditional form, wirebound stem
Lot 928
An old Congolese knife Mangbetu, pierced sickle shaped blade of traditional form, wirebound stem
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 6 shot .22” rimfire blank cartridge revolver, with folding trigger and plain wood grips; another
Lot 929
A 6 shot .22” rimfire blank cartridge revolver, with folding trigger and plain wood grips; another
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 5 shot .38” rimfire DA revolver, c 1865, 9” overall, octagonal barrel 4¾” with rammer type ejector
Lot 930
A 5 shot .38” rimfire DA revolver, c 1865, 9” overall, octagonal barrel 4¾” with rammer type ejector
300 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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