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Arms and Militaria auction 616
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Arms and Militaria auction 616

February auction of arms and millitary items

Auction dates
09 Feb 2021 11:00 GMT
Lots: 1-300
Auction currency
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A mid 17th century rapier, 34” blade of slender diamond section with deep fullers bearing
Lot 181
A mid 17th century rapier, 34” blade of slender diamond section with deep fullers bearing
1,400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A P1853 Enfield triangular bladed socket bayonet, the socket numbered “148”, in its brass mounted
Lot 182
A P1853 Enfield triangular bladed socket bayonet, the socket numbered “148”, in its brass mounted
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French 1866 pattern Chassepot bayonet, the blade engraved “St Etienne Avril 1877”, the brass hilt,
Lot 183
A French 1866 pattern Chassepot bayonet, the blade engraved “St Etienne Avril 1877”, the brass hilt,
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A French M1886/93/15 Lebel bayonet, in its scabbard with leather frog. GC (needs cleaning, some wear
Lot 184
A French M1886/93/15 Lebel bayonet, in its scabbard with leather frog. GC (needs cleaning, some wear
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A German made 1869 pattern Chassepot type sword bayonet for the Egyptian Remington rolling block
Lot 185
A German made 1869 pattern Chassepot type sword bayonet for the Egyptian Remington rolling block
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A German model 1898 bayonet, slender pipe back blade 20½”, by Alex Coppel, Solingen, two piece
Lot 186
A German model 1898 bayonet, slender pipe back blade 20½”, by Alex Coppel, Solingen, two piece
0 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A well made re-enactment copy of a German Seitengewehr M18898 bayonet, with 20.4” saw back blade
Lot 187
A well made re-enactment copy of a German Seitengewehr M18898 bayonet, with 20.4” saw back blade
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A US Marine Corps linen flag, 60” x 35”, the hoist stamped “U.S. 1941 60 x 35 U.S.M.C”, “Annapolis
Lot 188
A US Marine Corps linen flag, 60” x 35”, the hoist stamped “U.S. 1941 60 x 35 U.S.M.C”, “Annapolis
95 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An American officer’s rectangular waist belt plate, with applied silver and gilt device, by Gaunt,
Lot 189
An American officer’s rectangular waist belt plate, with applied silver and gilt device, by Gaunt,
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century American Naval officer’s sword, blade 28” etched with scrolls and oak leaves, anchor,
Lot 191
A 19th century American Naval officer’s sword, blade 28” etched with scrolls and oak leaves, anchor,
300 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An American 1840 pattern NCO’s sword, straight SE blade 31” with full length fullers, brass hilt
Lot 192
An American 1840 pattern NCO’s sword, straight SE blade 31” with full length fullers, brass hilt
0 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A late 19th century American Society sword of the “Uniform Rank Red Men (Chieftain’s League)”, DE
Lot 193
A late 19th century American Society sword of the “Uniform Rank Red Men (Chieftain’s League)”, DE
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWII “Legitimus” machete, broad blade 14½”, stamped with trade mark and “LEGITIMUS/ COLLINS &
Lot 194
A WWII “Legitimus” machete, broad blade 14½”, stamped with trade mark and “LEGITIMUS/ COLLINS &
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A well made copy of the rare US Model 1861 Dahlgren bowie bayonet for the Whitney Naval rifle, in
Lot 195
A well made copy of the rare US Model 1861 Dahlgren bowie bayonet for the Whitney Naval rifle, in
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An American triangular bladed socket bayonet for the M1873 rifle, in its steel scabbard with leather
Lot 196
An American triangular bladed socket bayonet for the M1873 rifle, in its steel scabbard with leather
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An American triangular bladed socket bayonet for the M1873 rifle, in its steel scabbard with leather
Lot 197
An American triangular bladed socket bayonet for the M1873 rifle, in its steel scabbard with leather
90 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An American .45” percussion Plains Rifle, c 1850, 46” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 30” with
Lot 198
An American .45” percussion Plains Rifle, c 1850, 46” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 30” with
420 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A US Civil War period .45” RF (?) Peabody underlever single shot carbine, barrel 21”, the frame
Lot 199
A US Civil War period .45” RF (?) Peabody underlever single shot carbine, barrel 21”, the frame
440 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .32” rimfire Stevens centre hammer tip down rifle, number 10431, 40½” overall, heavy octagonal
Lot 200
A .32” rimfire Stevens centre hammer tip down rifle, number 10431, 40½” overall, heavy octagonal
0 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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A .25” rim-fire Stevens underlever falling-block sporting rifle, round barrel 25” with no
Lot 201
A .25” rim-fire Stevens underlever falling-block sporting rifle, round barrel 25” with no
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A scarce WWII flap top leather holster for a flare pistol, with leather belt loop stamped “E
Lot 202
A scarce WWII flap top leather holster for a flare pistol, with leather belt loop stamped “E
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A mid 18th century brass mounted bulbous cow horn powder flask, 7
Lot 203
A mid 18th century brass mounted bulbous cow horn powder flask, 7" overall, the top with foliate
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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*The stock and action only of a good quality DB 12 bore sidelock ejector shotgun by Alex Martin of
Lot 204
*The stock and action only of a good quality DB 12 bore sidelock ejector shotgun by Alex Martin of
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A modern custom made mahogany and mahogany veneer gun cabinet, size 38cm deep x 86cm wide x 24cm
Lot 205
A modern custom made mahogany and mahogany veneer gun cabinet, size 38cm deep x 86cm wide x 24cm
240 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII steel ammunition box, approx 25
Lot 206
A WWII steel ammunition box, approx 25" x 13" x 8", the base impressed “AMM CONT C 374 MK2 5V547A
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Sudanese sword, SE curved blade 24½”, with very faint central ridge, polished leather grip with
Lot 207
A Sudanese sword, SE curved blade 24½”, with very faint central ridge, polished leather grip with
65 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, DE blade 36
Lot 208
A 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, DE blade 36" with double crescent marks on each side, the
95 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Tibetan sword, probably 19th century, straight SE blade 26
Lot 209
A Tibetan sword, probably 19th century, straight SE blade 26" with hatchet tip, the hilt having
650 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Malaysian Bade Bade type knife or short sword, slender wedge shaped SE blade 18½”, the hilt formed
Lot 210
A Malaysian Bade Bade type knife or short sword, slender wedge shaped SE blade 18½”, the hilt formed
120 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Malay kris, straight thin blade 12½” with deeply etched pamor pattern, the stained wood hilt
Lot 211
A Malay kris, straight thin blade 12½” with deeply etched pamor pattern, the stained wood hilt
0 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An all steel South Indian dagger chilanum, the hilt of simple construction, with octagonal grip
Lot 212
An all steel South Indian dagger chilanum, the hilt of simple construction, with octagonal grip
0 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A 20th century Nigerian knife, thin DE blade 6¼”with engraved WM panel at forte, wooden hilt with WM
Lot 213
A 20th century Nigerian knife, thin DE blade 6¼”with engraved WM panel at forte, wooden hilt with WM
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Gurkha kukri, blade 10
Lot 214
A Gurkha kukri, blade 10", with plain horn hilt, in its purple velvet covered sheath with large red,
0 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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An Afghan percussion jezail, 45
Lot 215
An Afghan percussion jezail, 45" overall, rifled octagonal barrel 31"; the lock with traces of
110 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A DB 12 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, by W. Barratt, Burton on Trent, c 1865, 46
Lot 216
A DB 12 bore underlever pinfire shotgun, by W. Barratt, Burton on Trent, c 1865, 46" overall,
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Maori ceremonial wooden War Club, Kotiate, probably 20th century, 13
Lot 217
A Maori ceremonial wooden War Club, Kotiate, probably 20th century, 13" overall, intrically carved
220 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Samoan hardwood War Club, 19th century or earlier, 18
Lot 218
A Samoan hardwood War Club, 19th century or earlier, 18" overall, the fan shaped head carved with
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indian circular hide shield, dhal, 19th century or earlier,17½” diameter, with flour decorated
Lot 219
An Indian circular hide shield, dhal, 19th century or earlier,17½” diameter, with flour decorated
400 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An Indian Benares brass shield, dhal, 11
Lot 220
An Indian Benares brass shield, dhal, 11" diameter, with 4 domed bosses, decorated overall with
85 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A .56
Lot 221
A .56" ordnance pattern commercial flintlock holster pistol, c 1820, 15" overall, barrel 9" with B’
600 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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An 18th century Turkish 18 bore flintlock holster pistol, 18
Lot 222
An 18th century Turkish 18 bore flintlock holster pistol, 18" overall, 2 stage barrel 11" with
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A scarce pair of 45 bore Cooper’s Patent ring trigger underhammer percussion “boot leg” pistols, 7¼”
Lot 223
A scarce pair of 45 bore Cooper’s Patent ring trigger underhammer percussion “boot leg” pistols, 7¼”
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A scarce German 12 shot 7mm Lefaucheux patent double action pinfire revolver, number 1453 (?
Lot 224
A scarce German 12 shot 7mm Lefaucheux patent double action pinfire revolver, number 1453 (?
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Spanish 6 shot 12mm double action pinfire revolver c 1865, round barrel 130mm, marked “ORBEA
Lot 225
A Spanish 6 shot 12mm double action pinfire revolver c 1865, round barrel 130mm, marked “ORBEA
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A French 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux Model 1854 single action pinfire revolver, Number 98490, round
Lot 226
A French 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux Model 1854 single action pinfire revolver, Number 98490, round
550 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Mariette double action pinfire revolver, c 1863, octagonal barrel 143mm, the
Lot 227
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Mariette double action pinfire revolver, c 1863, octagonal barrel 143mm, the
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An unusual Belgian double barrelled 18 shot 7mm double action pinfire revolver, number 1429, c 1865,
Lot 228
An unusual Belgian double barrelled 18 shot 7mm double action pinfire revolver, number 1429, c 1865,
950 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 9mm Pliers patent double action wedge frame pinfire revolver, c 1866, round
Lot 229
A Belgian 6 shot 9mm Pliers patent double action wedge frame pinfire revolver, c 1866, round
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 12mm single action pinfire revolver, c1860, sighted octagonal barrel 170mm,
Lot 230
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm single action pinfire revolver, c1860, sighted octagonal barrel 170mm,
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Fassin Ronge solid closed frame double action pinfire revolver, of the type
Lot 231
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Fassin Ronge solid closed frame double action pinfire revolver, of the type
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver, c 1865, round barrel 158mm, Liege
Lot 232
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver, c 1865, round barrel 158mm, Liege
200 GBP
150 - 220 GBP
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A Spanish 6 shot 12mm double action pinfire revolver c 1866, round barrel 108mm silver inlaid “F. DE
Lot 233
A Spanish 6 shot 12mm double action pinfire revolver c 1866, round barrel 108mm silver inlaid “F. DE
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A good Belgian 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver by Francotte of Liege, number
Lot 234
A good Belgian 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver by Francotte of Liege, number
700 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Malachair patent double pinfire revolver, c 1865, round barrel 158mm, the
Lot 235
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Malachair patent double pinfire revolver, c 1865, round barrel 158mm, the
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 9mm Merolla double action closed frame pinfire revolver, number 2130, c 1866,
Lot 236
A Belgian 6 shot 9mm Merolla double action closed frame pinfire revolver, number 2130, c 1866,
400 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 9mm Arendt double action pinfire revolver, number 3936, c 1865, sighted octagonal
Lot 237
A Belgian 6 shot 9mm Arendt double action pinfire revolver, number 3936, c 1865, sighted octagonal
190 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver, number 5246, c 1865, round barrel
Lot 238
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver, number 5246, c 1865, round barrel
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A French 6 shot 9mm Eyraud double action pinfire revolver, round barrel 95mm, the breech stamped “
Lot 239
A French 6 shot 9mm Eyraud double action pinfire revolver, round barrel 95mm, the breech stamped “
320 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A German (?) military style 6 shot 12mm double action closed frame pinfire revolver, c1868,
Lot 240
A German (?) military style 6 shot 12mm double action closed frame pinfire revolver, c1868,
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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