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Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612
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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 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.
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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
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50 - 60 GBP
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20 various fleece lined, webbing, canvas, faux leather etc gun slips. GC to VGC .
Lot 328
20 various fleece lined, webbing, canvas, faux leather etc gun slips. GC to VGC .
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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4 foam lined rigid black plastic carrying cases for guns or pistols, 51” x 14” x 4” external. GC .
Lot 329
4 foam lined rigid black plastic carrying cases for guns or pistols, 51” x 14” x 4” external. GC .
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A leather bound canvas covered green baize lined case for a 40” overall gun or rifle, 41” x 5” x
Lot 330
A leather bound canvas covered green baize lined case for a 40” overall gun or rifle, 41” x 5” x
130 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A leather bound canvas covered green baize lined case for a gun with 2 sets of 30” barrels, 31” x 9”
Lot 331
A leather bound canvas covered green baize lined case for a gun with 2 sets of 30” barrels, 31” x 9”
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A steel pincer mould for short .38” W.C.F revolver bullet; another, for a long flat nose bullet,
Lot 332
A steel pincer mould for short .38” W.C.F revolver bullet; another, for a long flat nose bullet,
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A dummy American “pineapple” grenade; 2 WWII shell fuses (one fired, one unused); a flap top leather
Lot 333
A dummy American “pineapple” grenade; 2 WWII shell fuses (one fired, one unused); a flap top leather
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An advertising display of inert “Eley Kynoch Cartridges”, comprising 22 various .410” to 12 bore
Lot 334
An advertising display of inert “Eley Kynoch Cartridges”, comprising 22 various .410” to 12 bore
460 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century oak gun case, for barrel length 28”, brass corners and folding ring handle to lid,
Lot 335
A 19th century oak gun case, for barrel length 28”, brass corners and folding ring handle to lid,
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A green baize lined fitted oak case for an Adams percussion revolver, with trade label of R Adams,
Lot 336
A green baize lined fitted oak case for an Adams percussion revolver, with trade label of R Adams,
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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The major parts of a 14 bore flintlock pistol, the 8½ 3 stage barrel having a muzzle ring and
Lot 337
The major parts of a 14 bore flintlock pistol, the 8½ 3 stage barrel having a muzzle ring and
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A good detached lock from a Manton flintlock carbine, the plate engraved with a crown and “WR”
Lot 338
A good detached lock from a Manton flintlock carbine, the plate engraved with a crown and “WR”
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine with top spring bayonet by Brummit (Nottingham) c 1800, 35½”
Lot 339
A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine with top spring bayonet by Brummit (Nottingham) c 1800, 35½”
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Continental (possibly German) 12 bore military percussion musket, converted from flintlock, 56”
Lot 340
A Continental (possibly German) 12 bore military percussion musket, converted from flintlock, 56”
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300 - 400 GBP
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A de-activated Boer 7.9mm Mauser Model 1898 bolt action rifle, number 7120, by Deutsche Waffen und
Lot 341
A de-activated Boer 7.9mm Mauser Model 1898 bolt action rifle, number 7120, by Deutsche Waffen und
440 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A relic Belgian percussion boxlock blunderbuss pistol, the 4” barrel with bell mouth muzzle, Liege
Lot 345
A relic Belgian percussion boxlock blunderbuss pistol, the 4” barrel with bell mouth muzzle, Liege
100 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An unusual 48 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer overcoat pocket pistol, c 1840, 7¾” overall,
Lot 346
An unusual 48 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer overcoat pocket pistol, c 1840, 7¾” overall,
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 42 bore percussion boxlock side hammer overcoat pocket pistol, by Williams & Powell, Liverpool,
Lot 347
A 42 bore percussion boxlock side hammer overcoat pocket pistol, by Williams & Powell, Liverpool,
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 150 bore DB O&U turnover percussion boxlock pocket pistol, by T Wilson & Co, 5¾” overall, turn off
Lot 348
A 150 bore DB O&U turnover percussion boxlock pocket pistol, by T Wilson & Co, 5¾” overall, turn off
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A French 20 bore Model 1822 Gendarmerie pistol converted to Model 1842 percussion, 9¾” overall,
Lot 349
A French 20 bore Model 1822 Gendarmerie pistol converted to Model 1842 percussion, 9¾” overall,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A mid 19th century .65” military type percussion holster pistol by Fredk. Barnes & Co, London,
Lot 350
A mid 19th century .65” military type percussion holster pistol by Fredk. Barnes & Co, London,
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A mid 19th century German 38 bore percussion target pistol, by Sauer u Sohn, 13½” overall, octagonal
Lot 351
A mid 19th century German 38 bore percussion target pistol, by Sauer u Sohn, 13½” overall, octagonal
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese Officer’s sword, slightly curved, plain blade 29” (shortened) with back fuller, brass
Lot 352
A Japanese Officer’s sword, slightly curved, plain blade 29” (shortened) with back fuller, brass
120 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 6 shot 140 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, barrels 2¾” with B’ham
Lot 353
A 6 shot 140 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, barrels 2¾” with B’ham
440 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A French 5 shot 80 bore Mariette ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox revolver, numbered
Lot 354
A French 5 shot 80 bore Mariette ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox revolver, numbered
440 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A 6 shot 54 bore Lang type open wedge frame SA transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall,
Lot 355
A 6 shot 54 bore Lang type open wedge frame SA transitional percussion revolver, 12” overall,
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 5 shot 48 bore Adams type self cocking percussion revolver, 11” overall, barrel 6” engraved “R.
Lot 356
A 5 shot 48 bore Adams type self cocking percussion revolver, 11” overall, barrel 6” engraved “R.
600 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pin fire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved, with
Lot 357
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pin fire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved, with
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A farrier’s axe, blade 6” on bulbous socket with slotted tubular rear extension, darkwood haft
Lot 359
A farrier’s axe, blade 6” on bulbous socket with slotted tubular rear extension, darkwood haft
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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