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October Sale including Autumn Connoisseurs
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Venue address
West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
October Sale including Autumn Connoisseurs

Auction dates
15 Oct 2018 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001 - 1460
16 Oct 2018 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-36 & 501-672
17 Oct 2018 11:00 BST
Lots: 37-181
17 Oct 2018 14:00 BST
Lots: 673 - 830
Viewing dates
11 Oct 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
11 Oct 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
12 Oct 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
12 Oct 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
15 Oct 2018 09:00 - 10:00 BST
16 Oct 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
17 Oct 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A P1899 cavalry troopers sword, shortened blade 32”, stamps at forte, steel bowl guard with
Lot 680
A P1899 cavalry troopers sword, shortened blade 32”, stamps at forte, steel bowl guard with
85 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Constabulary sidearm, curved, fullered blade 23½”, marked Mole on backstrap, brass hilt with plain
Lot 681
A Constabulary sidearm, curved, fullered blade 23½”, marked Mole on backstrap, brass hilt with plain
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An 1845 pattern infantry officer’s dress sword, slender blade 32½”, etched with crown VR cypher in
Lot 682
An 1845 pattern infantry officer’s dress sword, slender blade 32½”, etched with crown VR cypher in
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’
Lot 683
A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late Vic Irish Rifle regiment officer’s sword, very slightly curved, flat blade 32½” (cleaned
Lot 684
A late Vic Irish Rifle regiment officer’s sword, very slightly curved, flat blade 32½” (cleaned
180 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An 1821 pattern cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32” etched on both sides
Lot 685
An 1821 pattern cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32” etched on both sides
180 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A good constabulary type sidearm, curved, fullered, SE blade 24”, brass hilt with knucklebow and 2
Lot 686
A good constabulary type sidearm, curved, fullered, SE blade 24”, brass hilt with knucklebow and 2
260 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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A continental bandsman’s small sidearm, DE blade 15¾” with small “5” stamped at forte, solid brass
Lot 687
A continental bandsman’s small sidearm, DE blade 15¾” with small “5” stamped at forte, solid brass
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Vic 1827 pattern rifle regt officer’s sword, almost straight plated blade 32½”, etched with
Lot 688
A Vic 1827 pattern rifle regt officer’s sword, almost straight plated blade 32½”, etched with
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, curved, fullered blade 29”, DE towards point, with
Lot 689
A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, curved, fullered blade 29”, DE towards point, with
200 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 33”, marked “Josh H.
Lot 690
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 33”, marked “Josh H.
600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Custom’s sidearm, curved shallow fullered blade 22”, brass hilt with plain knucklebow, stepped
Lot 691
A Custom’s sidearm, curved shallow fullered blade 22”, brass hilt with plain knucklebow, stepped
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, very slightly curved blade 34”, etched with crowned
Lot 692
An 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, very slightly curved blade 34”, etched with crowned
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A good constabulary type sidearm, curved, fullered blade 23½”, brass hilt with knucklebow and 2
Lot 693
A good constabulary type sidearm, curved, fullered blade 23½”, brass hilt with knucklebow and 2
200 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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An 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s service sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32½”,
Lot 694
An 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s service sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32½”,
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A WWI 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, straight fullered blade 35” by Wilkinson, stamps at
Lot 695
A WWI 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, straight fullered blade 35” by Wilkinson, stamps at
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A constabulary sidearm, slightly curved fullered blade 23”, DE at point, plain brass hilt with
Lot 696
A constabulary sidearm, slightly curved fullered blade 23”, DE at point, plain brass hilt with
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A constabulary sidearm, slightly curved fullered blade 23”, DE at point, plain brass hilt, stepped
Lot 697
A constabulary sidearm, slightly curved fullered blade 23”, DE at point, plain brass hilt, stepped
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A constabulary sidearm, slightly curved, fullered blade 24½”, with “Parker Field & Sons, 233 High
Lot 698
A constabulary sidearm, slightly curved, fullered blade 24½”, with “Parker Field & Sons, 233 High
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Ed VII Indian Army 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, plain straight fullered blade, 32½”,
Lot 699
An Ed VII Indian Army 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, plain straight fullered blade, 32½”,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, straight, plated fullered blade 33” by Hawksworth
Lot 700
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, straight, plated fullered blade 33” by Hawksworth
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A mid 19th century cavalry officer’s sword, stated to be Russian, slender curved fullered blade 32½”
Lot 701
A mid 19th century cavalry officer’s sword, stated to be Russian, slender curved fullered blade 32½”
220 GBP
225 - 250 GBP
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An 1885 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with stamps (faint) at
Lot 702
An 1885 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with stamps (faint) at
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A mid 19th century Continental cavalry officer’s sword, stated to be Russian, slender curved
Lot 703
A mid 19th century Continental cavalry officer’s sword, stated to be Russian, slender curved
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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An Austrian M1862 pioneer’s sidearm, heavy SE blade 18½” x 2¼”, with shallow fuller on one side
Lot 704
An Austrian M1862 pioneer’s sidearm, heavy SE blade 18½” x 2¼”, with shallow fuller on one side
180 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, marked “Talabot Fs Paris” and small stamp “*R*” in
Lot 705
A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, marked “Talabot Fs Paris” and small stamp “*R*” in
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Prussian model 1818 infantry sidearm, slightly curved flat blade 23½” with traces of maker’s name,
Lot 706
A Prussian model 1818 infantry sidearm, slightly curved flat blade 23½” with traces of maker’s name,
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, with no visible markings, solid brass cruciform
Lot 707
A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, with no visible markings, solid brass cruciform
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A mid 19th century police sidearm, curved fullered blade 24”, brass hilt with plain knucklebow and
Lot 708
A mid 19th century police sidearm, curved fullered blade 24”, brass hilt with plain knucklebow and
220 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, marked “Pihet Freres” on one side at forte and “
Lot 709
A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, marked “Pihet Freres” on one side at forte and “
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A mid 19th century officers sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, flattened diamond section
Lot 710
A mid 19th century officers sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, flattened diamond section
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three .177” Gat type “pop out” air pistols: Milbro No 2, Diana Mod 2, and a black lacquered alloy
Lot 711
Three .177” Gat type “pop out” air pistols: Milbro No 2, Diana Mod 2, and a black lacquered alloy
120 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Diana SP50 “pop out” air pistol, a Diana Mod 2 Gat type air pistol, an American G10 repeater BB
Lot 712
A Diana SP50 “pop out” air pistol, a Diana Mod 2 Gat type air pistol, an American G10 repeater BB
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A post war pre 1958 .22” Webley Mark I air pistol, batch number 920. GWO & C (patches of mostly
Lot 713
A post war pre 1958 .22” Webley Mark I air pistol, batch number 920. GWO & C (patches of mostly
65 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A .177” Haenel “X” break action tinplate air gun, nickel plated overall; “DaisyNo 102 Model 36 500
Lot 714
A .177” Haenel “X” break action tinplate air gun, nickel plated overall; “DaisyNo 102 Model 36 500
110 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A .177” Gem air rifle, 35” overall, half octagonal barrel 19” marked “Gem” (faint), with walnut
Lot 715
A .177” Gem air rifle, 35” overall, half octagonal barrel 19” marked “Gem” (faint), with walnut
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A .22” BSA Supersport break action air rifle, number AR 02846, fitted with silencer and reflex red
Lot 716
A .22” BSA Supersport break action air rifle, number AR 02846, fitted with silencer and reflex red
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A .177” BSA “Club Special” underlever air rifle, number CS 42746 (1930), 45½” overall, with 3 hole
Lot 717
A .177” BSA “Club Special” underlever air rifle, number CS 42746 (1930), 45½” overall, with 3 hole
150 GBP
160 - 200 GBP
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A final type .22” Webley Service Mark II air rifle, number S10355 (the barrel number 10487), with
Lot 718
A final type .22” Webley Service Mark II air rifle, number S10355 (the barrel number 10487), with
420 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Sudanese spear, 57”, broad leaf shaped blade 14”, bamboo haft. GC
Lot 719
A Sudanese spear, 57”, broad leaf shaped blade 14”, bamboo haft. GC
70 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A presentation darkwood knobkerry, flattened head (one side split), slightly tapering haft with
Lot 720
A presentation darkwood knobkerry, flattened head (one side split), slightly tapering haft with
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Zulu throwing spear,49”, slender leaf shaped blade 14”, rattan binding, swollen wood finial. GC
Lot 721
A Zulu throwing spear,49”, slender leaf shaped blade 14”, rattan binding, swollen wood finial. GC
130 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Borneo headhunter’s sword, swollen blade 21”, with non original horn grip, in raffia bound
Lot 722
A Borneo headhunter’s sword, swollen blade 21”, with non original horn grip, in raffia bound
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore top lever non ejector hammer gun, by G E Lewis & Sons, this lot is withdrawn.
Lot 723
*A DB 12 bore top lever non ejector hammer gun, by G E Lewis & Sons, this lot is withdrawn.
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 45½” overall, barrel
Lot 724
*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 45½” overall, barrel
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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**A Belgian .22” LR F N Browning self loading rifle, 37” overall, take down barrel 19”, number
Lot 725
**A Belgian .22” LR F N Browning self loading rifle, 37” overall, take down barrel 19”, number
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two pewter and three nickel plated oil bottles for gun cases; 5 nickel or nickel silver tubes with
Lot 726
Two pewter and three nickel plated oil bottles for gun cases; 5 nickel or nickel silver tubes with
360 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A double cavity .36” steel bullet mould for Colt Navy percussion revolver, stamped “Colts Patent” on
Lot 727
A double cavity .36” steel bullet mould for Colt Navy percussion revolver, stamped “Colts Patent” on
130 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An early 19th century dark mahogany case, probably for a pneumatic air cane, 5” x 27½” x 2½”
Lot 728
An early 19th century dark mahogany case, probably for a pneumatic air cane, 5” x 27½” x 2½”
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A case for a small revolver, c 1880, 4” x 8” x 1½” internal, of mahogany, the lid veneered with burr
Lot 729
A case for a small revolver, c 1880, 4” x 8” x 1½” internal, of mahogany, the lid veneered with burr
180 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A mid 19th century blue velvet lined fitted mahogany case for an 11” percussion revolver, 12½” x 7½”
Lot 730
A mid 19th century blue velvet lined fitted mahogany case for an 11” percussion revolver, 12½” x 7½”
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A WWI British army jacknife, 3¾” blade marked “H G Long & Co” with marlin spike and can opener; a
Lot 731
A WWI British army jacknife, 3¾” blade marked “H G Long & Co” with marlin spike and can opener; a
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Bowie knife, 5¾” blade marked “Bowie Knife William Rodgers England”, brass mounted rosewood
Lot 732
A Bowie knife, 5¾” blade marked “Bowie Knife William Rodgers England”, brass mounted rosewood
100 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A small 19th century Scandinavian hunting knife, plated, facetted SE blade 3¾”, whale ivory grip,
Lot 733
A small 19th century Scandinavian hunting knife, plated, facetted SE blade 3¾”, whale ivory grip,
180 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A WWII machete, heavy swollen blade 14½”, with maker’s mark and “Endure/ Josh. Beale & Sons/ Cast
Lot 734
A WWII machete, heavy swollen blade 14½”, with maker’s mark and “Endure/ Josh. Beale & Sons/ Cast
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A military type kukri, blade 13”, marked “2887” at forte, shaped brown wood grip, with pommel cap,
Lot 735
A military type kukri, blade 13”, marked “2887” at forte, shaped brown wood grip, with pommel cap,
160 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWI German trench knife, SE blade 6” marked “Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen. Foche” and small
Lot 736
A WWI German trench knife, SE blade 6” marked “Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen. Foche” and small
100 GBP
85 - 100 GBP
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A “Wilkinson Sword” commemorative third pattern FS commando knife, number 279 of a limited edition
Lot 737
A “Wilkinson Sword” commemorative third pattern FS commando knife, number 279 of a limited edition
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 18th century Turkish flintlock “knee” blunderbuss, 19½” overall, swamped steel barrel 11”
Lot 738
A late 18th century Turkish flintlock “knee” blunderbuss, 19½” overall, swamped steel barrel 11”
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Indian steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, of bazaar quality, 27” overall, swamped barrel
Lot 739
An Indian steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, of bazaar quality, 27” overall, swamped barrel
320 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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