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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
January auction

Auction dates
13 Jan 2020 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-348
14 Jan 2020 11:00 GMT
Lots: 400-775
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09 Jan 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
09 Jan 2020 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
10 Jan 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
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A 6 shot .31” Manhattan SA percussion pocket revolver, barrel 5” marked ‘Manhattan Fire Arms Manufg.
Lot 687
A 6 shot .31” Manhattan SA percussion pocket revolver, barrel 5” marked ‘Manhattan Fire Arms Manufg.
380 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” 2nd model Savage & North self cocking Navy percussion revolver, barrel 7”, the frame
Lot 688
A 6 shot .36” 2nd model Savage & North self cocking Navy percussion revolver, barrel 7”, the frame
650 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA Army percussion revolver, numbered 51710 on frame and barrel lug, the
Lot 689
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co SA Army percussion revolver, numbered 51710 on frame and barrel lug, the
420 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co DA Army percussion revolver, number 20263 on all parts, the walnut
Lot 690
A 6 shot .44” Starr Arms Co DA Army percussion revolver, number 20263 on all parts, the walnut
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An American .40” percussion plains rifle, converted from flintlock, 52” overall, heavy octagonal
Lot 691
An American .40” percussion plains rifle, converted from flintlock, 52” overall, heavy octagonal
280 GBP
300 - 450 GBP
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An American .36” percussion plains rifle, converted from flintlock, 47” overall, heavy octagonal
Lot 692
An American .36” percussion plains rifle, converted from flintlock, 47” overall, heavy octagonal
0 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A .50” Sharps breech loading percussion carbine, modified in India, 35½” overall, barrel 19” with
Lot 693
A .50” Sharps breech loading percussion carbine, modified in India, 35½” overall, barrel 19” with
550 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A .40” rimfire Sharps Patent rifle, by Tipping & Lawden, number 209, 37½” overall, round barrel
Lot 694
A .40” rimfire Sharps Patent rifle, by Tipping & Lawden, number 209, 37½” overall, round barrel
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An American .30” rimfire Stevens ‘Hunter’s Pat Pocket Rifle’, with detachable stock, number 2066,
Lot 695
An American .30” rimfire Stevens ‘Hunter’s Pat Pocket Rifle’, with detachable stock, number 2066,
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A good .32-40” centre fire Winchester Model 1885 ‘high wall’ falling block underlever single shot
Lot 696
A good .32-40” centre fire Winchester Model 1885 ‘high wall’ falling block underlever single shot
0 GBP
1,250 - 1,300 GBP
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An American .50” CF Springfield Model 1870 rifle, 52” overall, barrel 32½”, the lock marked with
Lot 697
An American .50” CF Springfield Model 1870 rifle, 52” overall, barrel 32½”, the lock marked with
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An unusual iron 60 bore bullet mould, with additional straight through cylindrical section at top,
Lot 698
An unusual iron 60 bore bullet mould, with additional straight through cylindrical section at top,
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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5 pairs of hammer gun locks, with hammers, including a pair by William Powell & Son; 5 pairs without
Lot 699
5 pairs of hammer gun locks, with hammers, including a pair by William Powell & Son; 5 pairs without
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A scarce WWII flap top leather holster for a flare pistol, with leather belt loop stamped ‘E
Lot 701
A scarce WWII flap top leather holster for a flare pistol, with leather belt loop stamped ‘E
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An SB 16 bore flintlock sporting gun, c 1820, 51” overall, round barrel 35” with B’ham proofs and
Lot 702
An SB 16 bore flintlock sporting gun, c 1820, 51” overall, round barrel 35” with B’ham proofs and
280 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun converted from flintlock by Joseph Manton, number 6022 (1813),
Lot 703
An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun converted from flintlock by Joseph Manton, number 6022 (1813),
340 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion deer rifle, 56½” overall, well rebrowned octagonal twist barrel 39” with
Lot 704
An SB 14 bore percussion deer rifle, 56½” overall, well rebrowned octagonal twist barrel 39” with
0 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An SB 8 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49½” overall, rebrowned flat topped twist barrel 33½”, re-
Lot 705
An SB 8 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49½” overall, rebrowned flat topped twist barrel 33½”, re-
0 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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An SB 7 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49” overall, twist barrel 33”, the octagonal breech with
Lot 706
An SB 7 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49” overall, twist barrel 33”, the octagonal breech with
0 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A DB 16 bore percussion sporting gun, converted from an early 19th century flintlock with new
Lot 707
A DB 16 bore percussion sporting gun, converted from an early 19th century flintlock with new
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A curious DB 18 bore percussion poacher’s gun (?) modified from a sporting gun, 29” overall, barrels
Lot 708
A curious DB 18 bore percussion poacher’s gun (?) modified from a sporting gun, 29” overall, barrels
340 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A DB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 45” overall, twist barrels 28”, the top rib re-engraved ‘W.
Lot 709
A DB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 45” overall, twist barrels 28”, the top rib re-engraved ‘W.
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An unusual SB 14 bore pinfire shotgun, 43½” overall, barrel 27½” which swings sideways for loading
Lot 710
An unusual SB 14 bore pinfire shotgun, 43½” overall, barrel 27½” which swings sideways for loading
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An SB 14 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, 47½” overall, browned twist barrel 31½” engraved ‘G.
Lot 711
An SB 14 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, 47½” overall, browned twist barrel 31½” engraved ‘G.
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian 11mm needle fire Rook Rifle, 42½” overall, octagonal barrel 27½” with 2 folding leaf
Lot 712
A Belgian 11mm needle fire Rook Rifle, 42½” overall, octagonal barrel 27½” with 2 folding leaf
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .360” Rook or rabbit rifle, converted from needle fire to percussion by Wm & Jn Rigby, Dublin,
Lot 713
A .360” Rook or rabbit rifle, converted from needle fire to percussion by Wm & Jn Rigby, Dublin,
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A .380” needle fire Rook Rifle, 43½” overall, browned octagonal twist barrel 28” with single folding
Lot 714
A .380” needle fire Rook Rifle, 43½” overall, browned octagonal twist barrel 28” with single folding
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pair of fencing foils, with deep copper plated bowls, nickel plated pommels, and triangular
Lot 715
A pair of fencing foils, with deep copper plated bowls, nickel plated pommels, and triangular
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 19th century German hunting hanger, straight plain blade 19”, by J. A. Henckels, double edged at
Lot 716
A 19th century German hunting hanger, straight plain blade 19”, by J. A. Henckels, double edged at
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A diplomat’s sword, straight blade 31”, by Keates & Co Edinburgh, etched with trophies in stylized
Lot 717
A diplomat’s sword, straight blade 31”, by Keates & Co Edinburgh, etched with trophies in stylized
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Ed VII diplomat’s sword, slender blade, 31½”, by ‘J.R.Gaunt & Son. late Edward Thurkle, 53
Lot 718
An Ed VII diplomat’s sword, slender blade, 31½”, by ‘J.R.Gaunt & Son. late Edward Thurkle, 53
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th century mourning sword, slender, hollow triangular section blade, 28½”, etched for
Lot 719
A late 18th century mourning sword, slender, hollow triangular section blade, 28½”, etched for
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine, c 1730, 38½” overall, 3 stage barrel 24” with muzzle ring;
Lot 720
A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine, c 1730, 38½” overall, 3 stage barrel 24” with muzzle ring;
650 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A 10 bore Brown Bess type military flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with traces of London
Lot 721
A 10 bore Brown Bess type military flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with traces of London
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An unusually long early 19th century 14 bore French military flintlock musket, 63” overall, barrel
Lot 722
An unusually long early 19th century 14 bore French military flintlock musket, 63” overall, barrel
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, c 1800, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance
Lot 723
A 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, c 1800, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance
1,500 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A .577 Volunteer 2 band Enfield pattern percussion rifle by Daw, 49” overall, barrel 33” with B’
Lot 724
A .577 Volunteer 2 band Enfield pattern percussion rifle by Daw, 49” overall, barrel 33” with B’
440 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A .65” 1840 Constabulary type percussion carbine, 41” overall, barrel 25½” with traces of B’ham
Lot 725
A .65” 1840 Constabulary type percussion carbine, 41” overall, barrel 25½” with traces of B’ham
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .451” Westley Richards ‘Monkey Tail’ breech loading percussion carbine, 40¾” overall, barrel 24½”,
Lot 726
A .451” Westley Richards ‘Monkey Tail’ breech loading percussion carbine, 40¾” overall, barrel 24½”,
440 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A French 11m Model 1874/80 Gras bolt action SS rifle, number 49623, the receiver marked ‘Manufacture
Lot 727
A French 11m Model 1874/80 Gras bolt action SS rifle, number 49623, the receiver marked ‘Manufacture
180 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A .577” Snider Cavalry carbine, 37½” overall, barrel 19¼” with B’ham proofs, the breech numbered ‘WR
Lot 728
A .577” Snider Cavalry carbine, 37½” overall, barrel 19¼” with B’ham proofs, the breech numbered ‘WR
360 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .577” smooth bore 2 band Snider rifle, 48” overall, barrel 30½” with government proofs and sale
Lot 729
A .577” smooth bore 2 band Snider rifle, 48” overall, barrel 30½” with government proofs and sale
340 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A ,577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle by Jas Kerr & Co, 54½” overall, barrel 36” with London proofs,
Lot 730
A ,577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle by Jas Kerr & Co, 54½” overall, barrel 36” with London proofs,
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A socket bayonet with East India Co spring catch, stamps at forte (unclear). GC (some wear)
Lot 731
A socket bayonet with East India Co spring catch, stamps at forte (unclear). GC (some wear)
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A plug bayonet, SE blade 8½” with narrow back fuller, DE towards point, straight brass crossguard
Lot 732
A plug bayonet, SE blade 8½” with narrow back fuller, DE towards point, straight brass crossguard
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A P1879 sawbacked bayonet for the Martini Henry artillery carbine, various stamps and sale mark at
Lot 733
A P1879 sawbacked bayonet for the Martini Henry artillery carbine, various stamps and sale mark at
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A P1853 socket bayonet, blade 17”, no visible markings, in scabbard with WD etc stamps. Unissued
Lot 734
A P1853 socket bayonet, blade 17”, no visible markings, in scabbard with WD etc stamps. Unissued
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A plug bayonet, blade 15”, DE for half its length, small brass shell guard, lower mount to flattened
Lot 735
A plug bayonet, blade 15”, DE for half its length, small brass shell guard, lower mount to flattened
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A P1853 socket bayonet, (blade shortened) in scabbard, WD stamps to blade and scabbard. GC (some
Lot 736
A P1853 socket bayonet, (blade shortened) in scabbard, WD stamps to blade and scabbard. GC (some
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A P1879 bayonet for the Martini Henry Artillery carbine, sawback blade 25½”, stamps at forte
Lot 737
A P1879 bayonet for the Martini Henry Artillery carbine, sawback blade 25½”, stamps at forte
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘Mre Impale de Mutzig Dbre 1868’ on backstrap with inspector’s stamps at
Lot 738
A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘Mre Impale de Mutzig Dbre 1868’ on backstrap with inspector’s stamps at
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘St Etienne 8bre 1871’ on backstrap, with matching nos 94116 to hilt and
Lot 739
A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘St Etienne 8bre 1871’ on backstrap, with matching nos 94116 to hilt and
75 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A French M1842 sword bayonet, marked ‘M Imple de Chatt. Juin 1864 = J.B. M6 1842’ on backstrap,
Lot 740
A French M1842 sword bayonet, marked ‘M Imple de Chatt. Juin 1864 = J.B. M6 1842’ on backstrap,
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, d 1872 (?faint) on backstrap, in scabbard, and another marked ‘Mre Nle de Chatt
Lot 741
A Chassepot bayonet, d 1872 (?faint) on backstrap, in scabbard, and another marked ‘Mre Nle de Chatt
90 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Spanish M1893 bayonet, chequered grips, in scabbard (leather limp); a P1907 bayonet, stamps at
Lot 742
A Spanish M1893 bayonet, chequered grips, in scabbard (leather limp); a P1907 bayonet, stamps at
50 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A P1907 bayonet, d 1 ‘16, oil hole in pommel (no scabbard); a tourist quality N African jambiya in
Lot 743
A P1907 bayonet, d 1 ‘16, oil hole in pommel (no scabbard); a tourist quality N African jambiya in
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A scarce sword bayonet for the P1863 Whitworth rifle, with circular mortise slot, stamps (faint)
Lot 744
A scarce sword bayonet for the P1863 Whitworth rifle, with circular mortise slot, stamps (faint)
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 6 shot 160 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¾” overall, barrels 3”,
Lot 745
A 6 shot 160 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¾” overall, barrels 3”,
240 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A 6 shot 120 bore Cooper’s patent self cocking ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox
Lot 746
A 6 shot 120 bore Cooper’s patent self cocking ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 6 shot 80 bore self cocking bar hammer open wedge frame transitional percussion revolver, 10½”
Lot 747
A 6 shot 80 bore self cocking bar hammer open wedge frame transitional percussion revolver, 10½”
280 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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