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Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612

Auction dates
27 May 2020 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-75 & 101-370
Auction currency
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A scarce Mark I, 1856, Bugler’s sword, shallow diamond section blade 19”, ornamental iron cruciform
Lot 267
A scarce Mark I, 1856, Bugler’s sword, shallow diamond section blade 19”, ornamental iron cruciform
220 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An Officer’s sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, flattened hexagonal section blade 32½” by
Lot 268
An Officer’s sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, flattened hexagonal section blade 32½” by
600 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An 1853 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½” (tip rounded, 1” split
Lot 269
An 1853 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½” (tip rounded, 1” split
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A French cavalry sword, c 1875, straight fullered blade 36½”, with rounded backstrap (name removed),
Lot 270
A French cavalry sword, c 1875, straight fullered blade 36½”, with rounded backstrap (name removed),
150 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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A 1796 pattern infantry Officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, with traces of etching,
Lot 271
A 1796 pattern infantry Officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, with traces of etching,
240 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A Grenadier Guards Officer’s sword, slender, straight, fullered blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no
Lot 272
A Grenadier Guards Officer’s sword, slender, straight, fullered blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no
260 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An 1803 field Officer’s sword of a Welsh Regiment, curved, fullered blade 30”, marked J J Runkel,
Lot 273
An 1803 field Officer’s sword of a Welsh Regiment, curved, fullered blade 30”, marked J J Runkel,
420 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Geo V Officer’s levee sword of the Coldstream Guards, slender straight fullered blade, 32½” by
Lot 274
A Geo V Officer’s levee sword of the Coldstream Guards, slender straight fullered blade, 32½” by
320 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A late 18th century mourning sword, hollow, triangular section blade, 31”, with deep central
Lot 275
A late 18th century mourning sword, hollow, triangular section blade, 31”, with deep central
200 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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A .177” Spanish Gamo P-23 automatic style 10 shot repeater CO2 BB pistol, number 04-4C-132715-02, of
Lot 276
A .177” Spanish Gamo P-23 automatic style 10 shot repeater CO2 BB pistol, number 04-4C-132715-02, of
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .22” Chinese West Lake Mod XHS3 air pistol, number 110611373, near VGWO & C; and a .22” Crosman
Lot 277
A .22” Chinese West Lake Mod XHS3 air pistol, number 110611373, near VGWO & C; and a .22” Crosman
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A .22” Original Mod 5 target air pistol, with fully adjustable rearsight, turned foresight, and
Lot 278
A .22” Original Mod 5 target air pistol, with fully adjustable rearsight, turned foresight, and
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A pre 1958 .177” Webley Mark I air pistol, number 1602. GWO & near VGC, retaining nearly all
Lot 279
A pre 1958 .177” Webley Mark I air pistol, number 1602. GWO & near VGC, retaining nearly all
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Spanish .22” Cometa Mod 300 break action air rifle, number 5563-14, the metalwork with satin
Lot 280
A Spanish .22” Cometa Mod 300 break action air rifle, number 5563-14, the metalwork with satin
65 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A .22” Relum Tornado underlever air rifle, number 17401, with varnished beech stock having grooved
Lot 281
A .22” Relum Tornado underlever air rifle, number 17401, with varnished beech stock having grooved
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A .177” BSA Cadet air rifle, number B58647 (1946-49) GWO & C, the chamber etching visible; also a .
Lot 282
A .177” BSA Cadet air rifle, number B58647 (1946-49) GWO & C, the chamber etching visible; also a .
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A .177” BSA Cadet Major air rifle, number CA98594 (1949-55), fitted with sling swivels. GWO &C,
Lot 283
A .177” BSA Cadet Major air rifle, number CA98594 (1949-55), fitted with sling swivels. GWO &C,
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A .22” BSA Airsporter underlever air rifle, with one piece unvarnished walnut stock. GWO & basically
Lot 284
A .22” BSA Airsporter underlever air rifle, with one piece unvarnished walnut stock. GWO & basically
85 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A .22” BSA Airsporter Mark II underlever air rifle, number GE40149 (c 1965-67), with walnut stock.
Lot 285
A .22” BSA Airsporter Mark II underlever air rifle, number GE40149 (c 1965-67), with walnut stock.
130 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A .22” BSA Airsporter Mark VI issue Number 5 underlever air rifle, number GL22900 (c 1976-83),
Lot 286
A .22” BSA Airsporter Mark VI issue Number 5 underlever air rifle, number GL22900 (c 1976-83),
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small leather shot flask, stamped Sykes at top of leather and on 2 position sprung nozzle, with
Lot 287
A small leather shot flask, stamped Sykes at top of leather and on 2 position sprung nozzle, with
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 19th century Balkan brown leather covered powder flask, of triangular section tear drop form,
Lot 288
A 19th century Balkan brown leather covered powder flask, of triangular section tear drop form,
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Overall” (Riling 409 without rings), common brass top, 3 position nozzle
Lot 289
A copper powder flask “Overall” (Riling 409 without rings), common brass top, 3 position nozzle
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Fluted” (Riling 293), brass top by G & J W Hawksley Sheffield, graduated
Lot 290
A copper powder flask “Fluted” (Riling 293), brass top by G & J W Hawksley Sheffield, graduated
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A copper 3 way powder flask “Panel” (Riling p 278), of flared form with beaded vertical panels,
Lot 291
A copper 3 way powder flask “Panel” (Riling p 278), of flared form with beaded vertical panels,
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An unusual copper powder flask “Fluted”, body similar to Riling 290 without rings, patent brass
Lot 292
An unusual copper powder flask “Fluted”, body similar to Riling 290 without rings, patent brass
85 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A small flintlock pistol, possibly Afghan or similar, constructed utilising parts of a mid 18th
Lot 293
A small flintlock pistol, possibly Afghan or similar, constructed utilising parts of a mid 18th
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 28 bore Indian 3 band percussion musket of Enfield type, 52” overall, barrel 37” with “V”
Lot 294
A 28 bore Indian 3 band percussion musket of Enfield type, 52” overall, barrel 37” with “V”
200 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 12 bore Indian matchlock rampart gun, 69” overall, barrel 50”, the breech with Jaipur arsenal
Lot 295
A 12 bore Indian matchlock rampart gun, 69” overall, barrel 50”, the breech with Jaipur arsenal
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A French 16 bore pinfire cast iron alarm gun, half octagonal barrel 4¾”, on its base with two
Lot 296
A French 16 bore pinfire cast iron alarm gun, half octagonal barrel 4¾”, on its base with two
140 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A brass powder tester, eprouvette, c 1800, graduated, sprung dial, strength 1-9, darkwood semi
Lot 297
A brass powder tester, eprouvette, c 1800, graduated, sprung dial, strength 1-9, darkwood semi
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century flintlock tinderlighter, in the form of a brass framed pocket pistol, frame
Lot 298
An early 19th century flintlock tinderlighter, in the form of a brass framed pocket pistol, frame
0 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A scarce French cast iron, hand held, clay pigeon trap, c 1900, marked “Manufacture Francaise d’
Lot 299
A scarce French cast iron, hand held, clay pigeon trap, c 1900, marked “Manufacture Francaise d’
140 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Clemmens, c 1760, 30½” overall, 3 stage bell mouth
Lot 300
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Clemmens, c 1760, 30½” overall, 3 stage bell mouth
950 GBP
900 - 1,100 GBP
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A mid 19th century brass barrelled percussion blunderbuss by T Wilson & Co, Liverpool, 29½” overall,
Lot 301
A mid 19th century brass barrelled percussion blunderbuss by T Wilson & Co, Liverpool, 29½” overall,
650 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century kindjal, triple fullered blade 13½”, darkened horn grips, wtih engraved Eastern
Lot 302
A 19th century kindjal, triple fullered blade 13½”, darkened horn grips, wtih engraved Eastern
260 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Siamese “elephant” dagger, plain SE blade 10½”, elaborate brass hilt, the floral embossed
Lot 303
A Siamese “elephant” dagger, plain SE blade 10½”, elaborate brass hilt, the floral embossed
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An American .36” percussion plains rifle, converted from flintlock, 47” overall, heavy octagonal
Lot 304
An American .36” percussion plains rifle, converted from flintlock, 47” overall, heavy octagonal
320 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A .,25” rimfire Stevens Favorite take down falling block underlever rifle, number 18525, 36½”
Lot 305
A .,25” rimfire Stevens Favorite take down falling block underlever rifle, number 18525, 36½”
440 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A .32” rimfire Stevens swing breech bicycle/pocket rifle, number 1226, 18” overall, octagonal barrel
Lot 306
A .32” rimfire Stevens swing breech bicycle/pocket rifle, number 1226, 18” overall, octagonal barrel
380 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A .32” rimfire Stevens centre hammer tip down rifle, number 10431, 40½” overall, heavy octagonal
Lot 307
A .32” rimfire Stevens centre hammer tip down rifle, number 10431, 40½” overall, heavy octagonal
0 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Whitney SA Navy percussion revolver, barrel 7¾” marked “E Whitney N’Haven”, number
Lot 308
A 6 shot .36” Whitney SA Navy percussion revolver, barrel 7¾” marked “E Whitney N’Haven”, number
700 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, barrel 7½” with London address; London
Lot 309
A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, barrel 7½” with London address; London
1,800 GBP
900 - 1,200 GBP
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A rare WWII Special Forces and OSS clasp knife, incorporating blade, 3 saws, screwdriver and wire
Lot 310
A rare WWII Special Forces and OSS clasp knife, incorporating blade, 3 saws, screwdriver and wire
1,400 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A 19th century copy of a 17th cent style dagger, shallow diamond section blade 11”, facetted steel
Lot 311
A 19th century copy of a 17th cent style dagger, shallow diamond section blade 11”, facetted steel
220 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An early 20th century Masonic dagger, shallow diamond section plated blade 9¾”, by “Toye & Co Ld
Lot 312
An early 20th century Masonic dagger, shallow diamond section plated blade 9¾”, by “Toye & Co Ld
260 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, cruciform section blade, hooked quillon, WM grip, in its steel scabbard.
Lot 313
A Lebel bayonet, cruciform section blade, hooked quillon, WM grip, in its steel scabbard.
0 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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**A .22” LR Czech BRNO Mod 2-E bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 387764, the pale
Lot 315
**A .22” LR Czech BRNO Mod 2-E bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 387764, the pale
110 GBP
100 - 175 GBP
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A late 18th century 8 bore flintlock fowling piece, 70” overall, barrel 53” engraved at breech “C.
Lot 316
A late 18th century 8 bore flintlock fowling piece, 70” overall, barrel 53” engraved at breech “C.
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A French DB 22 bore flintlock sporting gun by (Jean Baptiste) Jerest a St Etienne, c 1785, 52”
Lot 317
A French DB 22 bore flintlock sporting gun by (Jean Baptiste) Jerest a St Etienne, c 1785, 52”
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 39” overall, half octagonal barrel 24”, unsigned scroll
Lot 318
An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 39” overall, half octagonal barrel 24”, unsigned scroll
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An SB 8 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49½” overall, rebrowned flat topped twist barrel 33½”, re-
Lot 319
An SB 8 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49½” overall, rebrowned flat topped twist barrel 33½”, re-
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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An SB 7 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49” overall, twist barrel 33”, the octagonal breech with
Lot 320
An SB 7 bore percussion wildfowling gun, 49” overall, twist barrel 33”, the octagonal breech with
380 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A German or Austrian 4.5mm Zimmer Schutzen percussion indoor target rifle, 42” overall, dummy barrel
Lot 321
A German or Austrian 4.5mm Zimmer Schutzen percussion indoor target rifle, 42” overall, dummy barrel
460 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion deer rifle, 56½” overall, well rebrowned octagonal twist barrel 39” with
Lot 322
An SB 14 bore percussion deer rifle, 56½” overall, well rebrowned octagonal twist barrel 39” with
380 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A DB 34 bore percussion Cape Rifle for belted ball, 47” overall, refinished and well rebrowned twist
Lot 323
A DB 34 bore percussion Cape Rifle for belted ball, 47” overall, refinished and well rebrowned twist
750 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An SB 14 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, 47½” overall, browned twist barrel 31½” engraved “G.
Lot 324
An SB 14 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, 47½” overall, browned twist barrel 31½” engraved “G.
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .300” hammerless boxlock top lever ejector Rook Rifle, by Daniel Fraser & Co, 4 Leith St
Lot 325
A .300” hammerless boxlock top lever ejector Rook Rifle, by Daniel Fraser & Co, 4 Leith St
750 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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10 various canvas, webbing, waterproof and faux leather gun slips. GC to VGC
Lot 326
10 various canvas, webbing, waterproof and faux leather gun slips. GC to VGC
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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10 various fleece lined, canvas, and faux leather gun slips. GC to VGC
Lot 327
10 various fleece lined, canvas, and faux leather gun slips. GC to VGC
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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