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Arms and Militaria auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Arms and Militaria auction

Sale 618 for Arms and Militaria

Auction dates
13 Jul 2021 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-331
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08 Jul 2021 09:30 - 13:00 BST
08 Jul 2021 14:00 - 16:30 BST
09 Jul 2021 09:30 - 13:00 BST
09 Jul 2021 14:00 - 16:30 BST
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A Soviet Russian naval dirk, plain blade 8½”, the forte machine engraved with date 1983, serial
Lot 181
A Soviet Russian naval dirk, plain blade 8½”, the forte machine engraved with date 1983, serial
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An 1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet, socket stamped “Mm1 54” (locking ring missing); 2 other
Lot 182
An 1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet, socket stamped “Mm1 54” (locking ring missing); 2 other
0 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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An 1856 pattern Enfield “Yataghan” sword bayonet, blade 22½”, pommel marked “WS” (in script),
Lot 183
An 1856 pattern Enfield “Yataghan” sword bayonet, blade 22½”, pommel marked “WS” (in script),
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A P1856/58 Enfield sword bayonet modified for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 22½” with Enfield
Lot 184
A P1856/58 Enfield sword bayonet modified for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 22½” with Enfield
120 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A P1856/58 Volunteer Enfield sword bayonet of the Norfolk Artillery Volunteers, blade 22½” with
Lot 185
A P1856/58 Volunteer Enfield sword bayonet of the Norfolk Artillery Volunteers, blade 22½” with
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A modified P1856/58 Enfield sword bayonet, blade reduced to 13” and bearing Enfield inspector’s
Lot 186
A modified P1856/58 Enfield sword bayonet, blade reduced to 13” and bearing Enfield inspector’s
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A French M1866 Chassepot bayonet, the blade engraved “Mre Rle de Chatt. Juillet 1871”, in its
Lot 187
A French M1866 Chassepot bayonet, the blade engraved “Mre Rle de Chatt. Juillet 1871”, in its
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A French M1874 Gras bayonet, dated St Etienne 1876, in its scabbard. QGC (externally pitted
Lot 188
A French M1874 Gras bayonet, dated St Etienne 1876, in its scabbard. QGC (externally pitted
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A scarce Volunteer saw back bayonet for the Snider Carbine, similar to the P1868 issued to the Irish
Lot 189
A scarce Volunteer saw back bayonet for the Snider Carbine, similar to the P1868 issued to the Irish
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 1907 pattern bayonet for the SMLE rifle, in its scabbard with khaki webbing frog. GC (surface rust
Lot 190
A 1907 pattern bayonet for the SMLE rifle, in its scabbard with khaki webbing frog. GC (surface rust
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A WWI German Ersatz bayonet, fullered blade 12¼”, steel hilt with plain grip and three quarter
Lot 191
A WWI German Ersatz bayonet, fullered blade 12¼”, steel hilt with plain grip and three quarter
90 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Swiss M1957 S.I.G. assault rifle bayonet, export version, in its scabbard with leather frog,
Lot 192
A Swiss M1957 S.I.G. assault rifle bayonet, export version, in its scabbard with leather frog,
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 20th century Burmese sword dha, blade 20½” with some simple decoration, with plain rattan bound
Lot 193
A 20th century Burmese sword dha, blade 20½” with some simple decoration, with plain rattan bound
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An ornamental Indian style sword, curved plated blade 29” etched with panels of scrolls and
Lot 194
An ornamental Indian style sword, curved plated blade 29” etched with panels of scrolls and
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Borneo sword Mandau, probably made for the tourist trade, blade 24” with pierced back edge, the
Lot 195
A Borneo sword Mandau, probably made for the tourist trade, blade 24” with pierced back edge, the
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Two Indonesian short swords, klewang, blades 19” and 20”, with plain wooden hilts and sheaths, the
Lot 196
Two Indonesian short swords, klewang, blades 19” and 20”, with plain wooden hilts and sheaths, the
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A 20th century North African (Sudan or Abyssinia ?) short sword, leaf shaped DE blade 15½”, the hilt
Lot 197
A 20th century North African (Sudan or Abyssinia ?) short sword, leaf shaped DE blade 15½”, the hilt
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80 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century kindjal, blade 13¼”, with maker’s mark on one side at forte, lightly scroll etched
Lot 198
A 19th century kindjal, blade 13¼”, with maker’s mark on one side at forte, lightly scroll etched
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140 - 160 GBP
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A Caucasian kindjal, blade 13” with double fullers, the forte having panels chiselled with a lion
Lot 199
A Caucasian kindjal, blade 13” with double fullers, the forte having panels chiselled with a lion
9,500 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 20th century Caucasian kindjal, blade 12”, the forte silver overlaid with leaf and scroll
Lot 200
A 20th century Caucasian kindjal, blade 12”, the forte silver overlaid with leaf and scroll
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Malay kris, wavy pamir blade 12½”, wooden garuda hilt with brass ferrule, in its wooden sheath
Lot 201
A Malay kris, wavy pamir blade 12½”, wooden garuda hilt with brass ferrule, in its wooden sheath
260 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good old Sinhalese knife Piha Kaetta, thick heavy blade 8½” with engraved brass panels in the deep
Lot 202
A good old Sinhalese knife Piha Kaetta, thick heavy blade 8½” with engraved brass panels in the deep
340 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Omani jambiya, blade 7
Lot 203
An Omani jambiya, blade 7" with central rib, the hilt with horn grip and mostly covered with sheet
420 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Moroccan “bazaar” quality jambiya, with brass mounted wooden hilt and brass sheath (dry surface
Lot 204
A Moroccan “bazaar” quality jambiya, with brass mounted wooden hilt and brass sheath (dry surface
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Balkan jambiya, blade 8½” with central rib, plain horn hilt with domed WM bosses made from Turkish
Lot 205
A Balkan jambiya, blade 8½” with central rib, plain horn hilt with domed WM bosses made from Turkish
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Balkan jambiya, blade 10” with central rib, plain horn hilt with domed WM metal bosses made from
Lot 206
A Balkan jambiya, blade 10” with central rib, plain horn hilt with domed WM metal bosses made from
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Chinese sword, broad slightly curved wedge section blade 24”, brass mounted hilt with bulbous
Lot 207
A Chinese sword, broad slightly curved wedge section blade 24”, brass mounted hilt with bulbous
220 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Chinese eating trousse, the knife having stout 7” blade, the chop sticks of ebony, in their
Lot 208
A Chinese eating trousse, the knife having stout 7” blade, the chop sticks of ebony, in their
85 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A graduated set of three tourist kukris, chrome plated blades 5½”, 8½” and 11” with punched
Lot 209
A graduated set of three tourist kukris, chrome plated blades 5½”, 8½” and 11” with punched
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40 - 50 GBP
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6 various folding pocket/pen knives, blades 1½” to 3”, one with ivorine grips, one with chequered
Lot 210
6 various folding pocket/pen knives, blades 1½” to 3”, one with ivorine grips, one with chequered
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late Victorian or Edwardian bowie type knife, DE blade 10”, the forte stamped “F E Harrison,
Lot 211
A late Victorian or Edwardian bowie type knife, DE blade 10”, the forte stamped “F E Harrison,
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A “Green River” knife, broad curved blade 6½” sharpened on its outer edge, by “J. Wilson, Ex
Lot 212
A “Green River” knife, broad curved blade 6½” sharpened on its outer edge, by “J. Wilson, Ex
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Scandinavian “filching” knife, blade 3½”, in its sheath, the hilt and sheath of pale wood carved
Lot 213
A Scandinavian “filching” knife, blade 3½”, in its sheath, the hilt and sheath of pale wood carved
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A 19th century Spanish folding knife, navaja, broad blade 8” etched with floral panels inset with
Lot 214
A 19th century Spanish folding knife, navaja, broad blade 8” etched with floral panels inset with
170 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good modern copy of a Luger holster; a flap top leather holster for a flare pistol; and a flap top
Lot 215
A good modern copy of a Luger holster; a flap top leather holster for a flare pistol; and a flap top
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Spanish Toledo made decorative sword in the style of the late 16th century, with etched 24” blade;
Lot 216
A Spanish Toledo made decorative sword in the style of the late 16th century, with etched 24” blade;
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3 re-enactment caps, a very good copy of a WWI Essex Regiment trench cap, a WWI grey cloth Turkish
Lot 217
3 re-enactment caps, a very good copy of a WWI Essex Regiment trench cap, a WWI grey cloth Turkish
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A good old cast iron copy of a late 16th century close helmet, with two piece hinged vizor, finely
Lot 218
A good old cast iron copy of a late 16th century close helmet, with two piece hinged vizor, finely
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300 - 400 GBP
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An old replica of a 17th century 1” bore ship’s cannon on its timber carriage, bronzed barrel 31”
Lot 219
An old replica of a 17th century 1” bore ship’s cannon on its timber carriage, bronzed barrel 31”
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A reproduction 19th century naval type cannon, iron barrel 37”, on its 4 wheel stepped wooden
Lot 220
A reproduction 19th century naval type cannon, iron barrel 37”, on its 4 wheel stepped wooden
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare and interesting early 19th century armourer’s tool, 6½” overall, engraved “GUAGE FOR THE
Lot 221
A rare and interesting early 19th century armourer’s tool, 6½” overall, engraved “GUAGE FOR THE
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A scarce mid 19th century “W Gibson’s Patent” percussion combination tool, comprising nipple key,
Lot 222
A scarce mid 19th century “W Gibson’s Patent” percussion combination tool, comprising nipple key,
140 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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A cylinder for a 5 shot 48 bore (?) percussion revolver, 2” overall, GC (some rust to the face);
Lot 223
A cylinder for a 5 shot 48 bore (?) percussion revolver, 2” overall, GC (some rust to the face);
160 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 5shot 54 bore cylinders for percussion revolver, one 1-7/8” with rounded fences, possibly for a
Lot 224
2 5shot 54 bore cylinders for percussion revolver, one 1-7/8” with rounded fences, possibly for a
140 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Two cranked striker keys for shotguns; two turned wood handles with threaded metal ends (one male,
Lot 225
Two cranked striker keys for shotguns; two turned wood handles with threaded metal ends (one male,
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A partly finished wooden stock blank for a 46” Brown Bess or similar flintlock musket; also a 2
Lot 226
A partly finished wooden stock blank for a 46” Brown Bess or similar flintlock musket; also a 2
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A leather bound canvas covered case for a shotgun with 28” barrels, the lid lining with trade
Lot 227
A leather bound canvas covered case for a shotgun with 28” barrels, the lid lining with trade
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An American M1874 McKeever pattern leather cartridge pouch, the hinged lid impressed “US” in oval
Lot 228
An American M1874 McKeever pattern leather cartridge pouch, the hinged lid impressed “US” in oval
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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The white stetson and gloves of Roy Rogers, presented to Bryan Mickleburgh in 1989, the stetson made
Lot 229
The white stetson and gloves of Roy Rogers, presented to Bryan Mickleburgh in 1989, the stetson made
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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An American 1970s Stratton wide brimmed hard black felt police hat, with silvered cords and “acorns”
Lot 230
An American 1970s Stratton wide brimmed hard black felt police hat, with silvered cords and “acorns”
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An American 1840 pattern NCO’s sword, straight SE blade 31” with full length fullers, brass hilt
Lot 231
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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An American M1902 Army officer’s sword, plated blade 34”, by Baron, etched with panels of foliage,
Lot 232
An American M1902 Army officer’s sword, plated blade 34”, by Baron, etched with panels of foliage,
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100 - 150 GBP
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A .32” rimfire Stevens centre hammer tip down rifle, number 10431, 40½” overall, heavy octagonal
Lot 233
A .32” rimfire Stevens centre hammer tip down rifle, number 10431, 40½” overall, heavy octagonal
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400 - 500 GBP
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A large plain copper powder flask, 8¼” overall, with charger for 3½-4½ drams, the patent top
Lot 234
A large plain copper powder flask, 8¼” overall, with charger for 3½-4½ drams, the patent top
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80 - 120 GBP
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A 3 way brass mounted copper powder flask, 4½” overall, with tapered body and screw lid to base.
Lot 235
A 3 way brass mounted copper powder flask, 4½” overall, with tapered body and screw lid to base.
70 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Caucasian brass patch or cartridge box, approx 4½” x 4¾”, with hinged lid, embossed overall with
Lot 236
A Caucasian brass patch or cartridge box, approx 4½” x 4¾”, with hinged lid, embossed overall with
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A .177” BSA “Light” model underlever air rifle, number L22512 (1924), 39½” overall, barrel 17”, with
Lot 238
A .177” BSA “Light” model underlever air rifle, number L22512 (1924), 39½” overall, barrel 17”, with
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100 - 150 GBP
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A .177” BSA “Club Special” underlever air rifle, number CS48418 (1932), 43½” overall, barrel 19”
Lot 240
A .177” BSA “Club Special” underlever air rifle, number CS48418 (1932), 43½” overall, barrel 19”
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A .22” BSA “Standard” underlever air rifle, number T7265 (1939), 45½” overall, barrel 19”, the 3
Lot 241
A .22” BSA “Standard” underlever air rifle, number T7265 (1939), 45½” overall, barrel 19”, the 3
150 GBP
100 - 180 GBP
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A .22” BSA Airsporter Mk II underlever air rifle, number GD17237 (1959-65), with self opening
Lot 242
A .22” BSA Airsporter Mk II underlever air rifle, number GD17237 (1959-65), with self opening
90 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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