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March 2019
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
March 2019

Auction dates
18 Mar 2019 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1001-1321
19 Mar 2019 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-132
19 Mar 2019 14:00 GMT
Lots: 501-771
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14 Mar 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
14 Mar 2019 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
15 Mar 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
15 Mar 2019 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
18 Mar 2019 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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A plain naval type large dirk, or small sidearm, DE blade 18”, brass mounted hilt with flattened S
Lot 669
A plain naval type large dirk, or small sidearm, DE blade 18”, brass mounted hilt with flattened S
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80 - 100 GBP
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An ERII R Naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade, 32”, etched with crowned ERII on one
Lot 670
An ERII R Naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade, 32”, etched with crowned ERII on one
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An 1827 pattern Volunteer Rifle Regt officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 32½” by Mander &
Lot 671
An 1827 pattern Volunteer Rifle Regt officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 32½” by Mander &
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Indian cavalry sword in the European style, heavy plated blade 33”, slotted brass guard into
Lot 672
An Indian cavalry sword in the European style, heavy plated blade 33”, slotted brass guard into
190 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35½”, with small “FR” in
Lot 673
An Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35½”, with small “FR” in
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 18½” with “Manuf..Chatellerault..” (partly worn) at
Lot 674
A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 18½” with “Manuf..Chatellerault..” (partly worn) at
75 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Prussian M1889 cavalry trooper’s sword for service in China, very slightly curved pipe backed
Lot 675
A Prussian M1889 cavalry trooper’s sword for service in China, very slightly curved pipe backed
600 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 31½”, steel hilt with langets,
Lot 676
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 31½”, steel hilt with langets,
300 GBP
200 - 220 GBP
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A late 18th century infantry officer’s spadroon, straight SE fullered blade, 32”, with traces of
Lot 677
A late 18th century infantry officer’s spadroon, straight SE fullered blade, 32”, with traces of
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An 1889 pattern infantry Staff Sergeants sword, straight fullered blade, 32½”, by “Mole Birmm”,
Lot 678
An 1889 pattern infantry Staff Sergeants sword, straight fullered blade, 32½”, by “Mole Birmm”,
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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9 good quality modern limp wool lined zip up cases for pistols, comprising 5 x 16”, 3 x 13” and
Lot 679
9 good quality modern limp wool lined zip up cases for pistols, comprising 5 x 16”, 3 x 13” and
75 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A small quantity of modern or reproduction gun tools, comprising 5 various screw drivers with dark
Lot 680
A small quantity of modern or reproduction gun tools, comprising 5 various screw drivers with dark
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A WWII Russian telescopic “sniper” sight, stamped with hammer and sickle over “1904) and “No 13299”,
Lot 681
A WWII Russian telescopic “sniper” sight, stamped with hammer and sickle over “1904) and “No 13299”,
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A good Hawke Sidewinder 8-32x56 nitrogen charged telescopic sight, with separate adjuster ring, 2
Lot 682
A good Hawke Sidewinder 8-32x56 nitrogen charged telescopic sight, with separate adjuster ring, 2
180 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A WWI wire cutter, stamped “Wolseley 1915”, GC; a rifle mounted wire cutter (excavated); an
Lot 683
A WWI wire cutter, stamped “Wolseley 1915”, GC; a rifle mounted wire cutter (excavated); an
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An Afghan or North West Frontier steel flint knapper, of anchor shape with swivel hanging loop. GC
Lot 684
An Afghan or North West Frontier steel flint knapper, of anchor shape with swivel hanging loop. GC
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A simple 17th century wheellock spanner/screwdriver, with rectangular spanner end, swollen handle,
Lot 685
A simple 17th century wheellock spanner/screwdriver, with rectangular spanner end, swollen handle,
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 17th century wheellock spanner/screwdriver, with double ended tubular spanner, baluster handle and
Lot 686
A 17th century wheellock spanner/screwdriver, with double ended tubular spanner, baluster handle and
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An interesting 19th century Afghan belt and 3 pouches, of brown cloth covered leather, “church
Lot 687
An interesting 19th century Afghan belt and 3 pouches, of brown cloth covered leather, “church
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Indian sword, wavy flat SE blade 28”, the khanjar type steel hilt lightly chiselled with panels
Lot 688
An Indian sword, wavy flat SE blade 28”, the khanjar type steel hilt lightly chiselled with panels
85 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An Indian sword, wavy SE blade 25”, chiselled with panels of elephants and tigers amid foliage,
Lot 689
An Indian sword, wavy SE blade 25”, chiselled with panels of elephants and tigers amid foliage,
150 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century Burmese sword dha, adapted European blade, 22½”, with small central fuller and narrow
Lot 690
A 19th century Burmese sword dha, adapted European blade, 22½”, with small central fuller and narrow
320 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese shortsword, slightly curved and swollen blade 18”, with scalloped back edge at point,
Lot 691
A Chinese shortsword, slightly curved and swollen blade 18”, with scalloped back edge at point,
130 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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*An SB .410” Webley “Sportsman” bolt action shotgun, number 495 on bolt, with 2 shot magazine. GWO &
Lot 692
*An SB .410” Webley “Sportsman” bolt action shotgun, number 495 on bolt, with 2 shot magazine. GWO &
40 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, number 62795, 44½”
Lot 693
*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, number 62795, 44½”
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*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector shotgun, by I Hollis & Sons, 44½”
Lot 694
*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector shotgun, by I Hollis & Sons, 44½”
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*A DB 12 bore Cogswell & Harrison “Avant Tout” top lever assisted opening hammerless dummy
Lot 695
*A DB 12 bore Cogswell & Harrison “Avant Tout” top lever assisted opening hammerless dummy
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30 - 50 GBP
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20 books mainly on antique firearms, mostly of “coffee table” type, including “Guns and Rifles of
Lot 696
20 books mainly on antique firearms, mostly of “coffee table” type, including “Guns and Rifles of
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“Old Guns & Pistols” by Boston, “Blunderbusses” by Baxter, “Royal Mail Coaches” by Wilkinson, soft
Lot 697
“Old Guns & Pistols” by Boston, “Blunderbusses” by Baxter, “Royal Mail Coaches” by Wilkinson, soft
35 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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“The Price Guide to Antique Guns & Pistols” by Hawkins, “The Sporting Shotgun” by Marshall-Ball, “
Lot 698
“The Price Guide to Antique Guns & Pistols” by Hawkins, “The Sporting Shotgun” by Marshall-Ball, “
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“The Handgun” by Boothroyd, in DW, “Early Percussion Firearms” by Winant, in DW, “Forsyth & Co
Lot 699
“The Handgun” by Boothroyd, in DW, “Early Percussion Firearms” by Winant, in DW, “Forsyth & Co
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“The Revolver 1818-1865” and “The Revolver 1865-1888” both by Taylerson, classic works, “.577”
Lot 700
“The Revolver 1818-1865” and “The Revolver 1865-1888” both by Taylerson, classic works, “.577”
110 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons”by Brooker, “British Commercial Military
Lot 701
“British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons”by Brooker, “British Commercial Military
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Colt Firearms from 1836” by Serven, fully illus classic work, 5th printing 1964. GC
Lot 702
“Colt Firearms from 1836” by Serven, fully illus classic work, 5th printing 1964. GC
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Stones “Glossary....of Arms and Armour” 1961 reprint of classic work, in DW. Near VGC
Lot 703
Stones “Glossary....of Arms and Armour” 1961 reprint of classic work, in DW. Near VGC
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“Scottish Arms Makers” by Whitelaw, “Ancient Scottish Weapons” by Drummond and Anderson, “Scottish
Lot 704
“Scottish Arms Makers” by Whitelaw, “Ancient Scottish Weapons” by Drummond and Anderson, “Scottish
110 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“The Mantons: Gunmakers” and “The Manton Supplement”, classic works both by Neal and Back, fully
Lot 705
“The Mantons: Gunmakers” and “The Manton Supplement”, classic works both by Neal and Back, fully
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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“British Gunmakers” by Brown, Vol I, London, Vol II, Birmingham Scotland and the Regions, Vol III
Lot 706
“British Gunmakers” by Brown, Vol I, London, Vol II, Birmingham Scotland and the Regions, Vol III
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Jordanian jambiya, blade 6½” with artificial etched “watering” and silver inlaid “Jordan”, the
Lot 707
A Jordanian jambiya, blade 6½” with artificial etched “watering” and silver inlaid “Jordan”, the
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150 - 175 GBP
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A Caucasian kindjal, blade 18” with deep offset central fullers, darkwood grip with 3 silver
Lot 708
A Caucasian kindjal, blade 18” with deep offset central fullers, darkwood grip with 3 silver
55 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A small Burmese dha, slightly swollen, SE blade 10½”, ivory grip with filigreee banded sheet
Lot 709
A small Burmese dha, slightly swollen, SE blade 10½”, ivory grip with filigreee banded sheet
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A 19th century Burmese dha, SE blade 7¼” with hatchet point, plain polished ivory grip, the
Lot 710
A 19th century Burmese dha, SE blade 7¼” with hatchet point, plain polished ivory grip, the
180 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Burmese dha, SE blade 6½” (repointed), silver filigree banded lower mount to plain ivory grip,
Lot 711
A Burmese dha, SE blade 6½” (repointed), silver filigree banded lower mount to plain ivory grip,
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Tibetan dagger, SE blade 10½”, with double back fuller, fluted copper wirebound grip, WM pommel
Lot 712
A Tibetan dagger, SE blade 10½”, with double back fuller, fluted copper wirebound grip, WM pommel
150 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 372) common brass top, graduated nozzle 2¼-3 “Drams”,
Lot 713
A copper powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 372) common brass top, graduated nozzle 2¼-3 “Drams”,
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 381), common brass top, 4 position graduated nozzle (
Lot 714
A copper powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 381), common brass top, 4 position graduated nozzle (
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Fluted”, with 4 rings (similar Riling 296) Sykes patent brass top, 4 position
Lot 715
A copper powder flask “Fluted”, with 4 rings (similar Riling 296) Sykes patent brass top, 4 position
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177” Spanish El Gamo “Center” underlever air pistol, number H25473, with crackle finish frame and
Lot 716
A .177” Spanish El Gamo “Center” underlever air pistol, number H25473, with crackle finish frame and
70 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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A .177” Tell II air pistol, the air chamber stamped “D.R.G.M Tell II D.R.P.a”, the cocking l ever
Lot 717
A .177” Tell II air pistol, the air chamber stamped “D.R.G.M Tell II D.R.P.a”, the cocking l ever
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A .177” Walther CP88 CO2 automatic style repeating air pistol, number A8363329, VGC (a few small
Lot 718
A .177” Walther CP88 CO2 automatic style repeating air pistol, number A8363329, VGC (a few small
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A German .22” Em-Ge Model LP3a break action air pistol, number 46411. GWO & VGC, in its
Lot 719
A German .22” Em-Ge Model LP3a break action air pistol, number 46411. GWO & VGC, in its
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A .177” German Diana Mod 5 break action air pistol, with one piece brown plastic butt and
Lot 720
A .177” German Diana Mod 5 break action air pistol, with one piece brown plastic butt and
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A .177” Polish Predom Lucznik Model 1970 break action air pistol, number XHS 3722, dated 1973, VGWO&
Lot 721
A .177” Polish Predom Lucznik Model 1970 break action air pistol, number XHS 3722, dated 1973, VGWO&
140 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A .177” Milbro Cougar break action air pistol, with adjustable rearsight, turned foresight, and
Lot 722
A .177” Milbro Cougar break action air pistol, with adjustable rearsight, turned foresight, and
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A .22” Webley Tempest air pistol, GWO & near VGC, in its polystyrene carton with instructions in the
Lot 723
A .22” Webley Tempest air pistol, GWO & near VGC, in its polystyrene carton with instructions in the
85 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good .22” Webley Tempest air pistol, VGWO & As New Condition, in its polystyrene lined plain
Lot 724
A good .22” Webley Tempest air pistol, VGWO & As New Condition, in its polystyrene lined plain
95 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A .22” Webley Tempest air pistol, VGWO & As New Condition, in its polystyrene carton with printed
Lot 725
A .22” Webley Tempest air pistol, VGWO & As New Condition, in its polystyrene carton with printed
110 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A .22” Webley Premier “D” series air pistol, batch number 3945, with 5 pin trigger block, trigger
Lot 726
A .22” Webley Premier “D” series air pistol, batch number 3945, with 5 pin trigger block, trigger
85 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A .22” Webley Premier “D” series air pistol, batch number 3577, with 5 pin trigger block, trigger
Lot 727
A .22” Webley Premier “D” series air pistol, batch number 3577, with 5 pin trigger block, trigger
130 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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7 various air rifle silencers, with both male and female threads and slip on type. Average GC
Lot 728
7 various air rifle silencers, with both male and female threads and slip on type. Average GC
35 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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