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Collectables, Militaria, Arms & Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Collectables, Militaria, Arms & Armour

Auction dates
26 Sep 2023 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-447
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21 Sep 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
22 Sep 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
25 Sep 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
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A post 1953 Royal Navy officers peaked cap, another similar and 2 ratings caps; 2 Russian caps, an
Lot 305
A post 1953 Royal Navy officers peaked cap, another similar and 2 ratings caps; 2 Russian caps, an
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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8 military peaked caps comprising: RASC officer, Welsh Guards NCO, Grenadier Guards Senior NCO,
Lot 306
8 military peaked caps comprising: RASC officer, Welsh Guards NCO, Grenadier Guards Senior NCO,
60 GBP
40 - 45 GBP
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5 RASC officers' peaked SD caps: khaki WWII, blue post 1902; blue post 1953 (3). All with gilt,
Lot 307
5 RASC officers' peaked SD caps: khaki WWII, blue post 1902; blue post 1953 (3). All with gilt,
0 GBP
120 - 130 GBP
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4 WWII RASC FS caps: officers blue with enamelled badge, 3 ORs khaki, one with plastic economy
Lot 308
4 WWII RASC FS caps: officers blue with enamelled badge, 3 ORs khaki, one with plastic economy
80 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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An RASC Officers WWII khaki FS cap with bronze badge, ORs with plastic economy badge and white "
Lot 309
An RASC Officers WWII khaki FS cap with bronze badge, ORs with plastic economy badge and white "
50 GBP
70 - 75 GBP
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4 blue FS caps, ORs WWII; officers post 1953 with bullion badge; ORs similar with anodised badge,
Lot 310
4 blue FS caps, ORs WWII; officers post 1953 with bullion badge; ORs similar with anodised badge,
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A post war British steel helmet, 7 caps and berets, a copper mess tin; a set of leather pouches,
Lot 311
A post war British steel helmet, 7 caps and berets, a copper mess tin; a set of leather pouches,
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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3 WWII steel helmets: early wartime rimless Mk 1, mid war type with hessian cover and netting;
Lot 312
3 WWII steel helmets: early wartime rimless Mk 1, mid war type with hessian cover and netting;
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Military berets: 6 black, 2 khaki, 1 light blue, Airborne. A quantity of camouflage netting; a red
Lot 313
Military berets: 6 black, 2 khaki, 1 light blue, Airborne. A quantity of camouflage netting; a red
65 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII French Adrian helmet, with RF badge and leather chinstrap. GC (leather lining missing) £40-50
Lot 314
A WWII French Adrian helmet, with RF badge and leather chinstrap. GC (leather lining missing) £40-50
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII US Army steel helmet, original O.D. finish with front marking of Division and 2 bar rank,
Lot 315
A WWII US Army steel helmet, original O.D. finish with front marking of Division and 2 bar rank,
380 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A WWII American medic's steel helmet, with webbing chinstrap and fibre liner, the front painted with
Lot 316
A WWII American medic's steel helmet, with webbing chinstrap and fibre liner, the front painted with
400 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 1796 pattern Light Cavalry officer's sword, blade 26" with traces of blued and gilt decoration,
Lot 317
A 1796 pattern Light Cavalry officer's sword, blade 26" with traces of blued and gilt decoration,
260 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An 1827 pattern infantry officer's sword, blade 32" marked "Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London",
Lot 318
An 1827 pattern infantry officer's sword, blade 32" marked "Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London",
150 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A George V Artillery pattern officers' sword of the South Eastern Mounted Brigade Army Service
Lot 319
A George V Artillery pattern officers' sword of the South Eastern Mounted Brigade Army Service
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Wilkinson commemorative sword, marking 50 years of "Peace and Reconciliation" since the end of
Lot 320
A Wilkinson commemorative sword, marking 50 years of "Peace and Reconciliation" since the end of
80 GBP
120 - 200 GBP
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A Swiss commemorative "Holbein" dagger, the 8½" blade etched "700 Jahre Schweizer Eidgenossenschaft"
Lot 321
A Swiss commemorative "Holbein" dagger, the 8½" blade etched "700 Jahre Schweizer Eidgenossenschaft"
190 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A modern Bowie knife, blade 8¾" marked "Muela Bowie, Acero al Carbono, Made in Spain", with bone
Lot 322
A modern Bowie knife, blade 8¾" marked "Muela Bowie, Acero al Carbono, Made in Spain", with bone
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A third pattern FS knife, ribbed handle, brass crosspiece, in a made up sheath. GC £70-100
Lot 324
A third pattern FS knife, ribbed handle, brass crosspiece, in a made up sheath. GC £70-100
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A large modern hunting knife, blade 9½" marked "Original Bowie Knife", in its sheath; a Gurkha
Lot 325
A large modern hunting knife, blade 9½" marked "Original Bowie Knife", in its sheath; a Gurkha
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWII US utility knife Mk 1 of the US Marine Corps, the crossguard marked "CAMILLUS N.Y" and "U.S.
Lot 326
A WWII US utility knife Mk 1 of the US Marine Corps, the crossguard marked "CAMILLUS N.Y" and "U.S.
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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An Arab jambiya with scabbard, embellished with silvered braid and white metal, on its braided belt.
Lot 328
An Arab jambiya with scabbard, embellished with silvered braid and white metal, on its braided belt.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A very good Arab jambiya, watered steel blade 6½”, with panel of overlaid silver Arabic script on
Lot 329
A very good Arab jambiya, watered steel blade 6½”, with panel of overlaid silver Arabic script on
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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5 kukris of varying sizes, all with sheaths and some skinning knives; 1 African dagger. Generally GC
Lot 330
5 kukris of varying sizes, all with sheaths and some skinning knives; 1 African dagger. Generally GC
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century Indian tulwar, chrome (?) plated blade 30½", plain polished white metal hilt, in
Lot 331
A 19th century Indian tulwar, chrome (?) plated blade 30½", plain polished white metal hilt, in
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Turkish sword Kilij, almost straight English style plain pipe back blade 36", the hilt having pale
Lot 332
A Turkish sword Kilij, almost straight English style plain pipe back blade 36", the hilt having pale
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1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A WWII No 4 spike bayonet, a 1937 pattern water bottle and cradle; a post WWII German FS cap and
Lot 333
A WWII No 4 spike bayonet, a 1937 pattern water bottle and cradle; a post WWII German FS cap and
35 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A US Vietnam War period M7 bayonet, by BOC, in its M8A1 sheath, GC; and another similar, by
Lot 334
A US Vietnam War period M7 bayonet, by BOC, in its M8A1 sheath, GC; and another similar, by
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Japanese Hira Zukuri wakizashi, blade 15½" (suguha hamon with burling masami hada), in shira saya.
Lot 335
A Japanese Hira Zukuri wakizashi, blade 15½" (suguha hamon with burling masami hada), in shira saya.
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1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A Japanese Mumei wakizashi, shinto blade 15½" with flambouyant hamon, iron tsuba pierced and
Lot 336
A Japanese Mumei wakizashi, shinto blade 15½" with flambouyant hamon, iron tsuba pierced and
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1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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A Japanese O Sanaki tanto, blade 5½" (good polish with notare hamon, probably made from a broken
Lot 337
A Japanese O Sanaki tanto, blade 5½" (good polish with notare hamon, probably made from a broken
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1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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A Western Australian Aborigine wooden shield "Woonda", 31" x 6" wide, decorated overall with
Lot 338
A Western Australian Aborigine wooden shield "Woonda", 31" x 6" wide, decorated overall with
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An Australian aborigine wooden spear thrower "wommera", 25" overall, of slightly concave spatulate
Lot 339
An Australian aborigine wooden spear thrower "wommera", 25" overall, of slightly concave spatulate
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220 - 280 GBP
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An East African painted shield, possibly Masai, 2 African drums (1 badly damaged), 2 Masai lion
Lot 340
An East African painted shield, possibly Masai, 2 African drums (1 badly damaged), 2 Masai lion
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A full size suit of replica armour, probably made for decor or a film prop, complete with a halberd,
Lot 341
A full size suit of replica armour, probably made for decor or a film prop, complete with a halberd,
300 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An old copy of a headsman's axe, 39" haft with large steel head; also a recurved leather covered bow
Lot 342
An old copy of a headsman's axe, 39" haft with large steel head; also a recurved leather covered bow
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A good quality 19th century replica of a double handed mediaeval sword, 41" blade with makers marks,
Lot 343
A good quality 19th century replica of a double handed mediaeval sword, 41" blade with makers marks,
65 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of well made copies of mediaeval polearms, 75" wood hafts with steel blades stamped "RK".
Lot 344
A pair of well made copies of mediaeval polearms, 75" wood hafts with steel blades stamped "RK".
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50 - 100 GBP
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A Partisan, length 84", steel blade stamped "1673"; also a similar halberd, both with turned wood
Lot 345
A Partisan, length 84", steel blade stamped "1673"; also a similar halberd, both with turned wood
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A heavy mediaeval style "morning star" mace, fabricated steel shaft, cast head. GC £50-60
Lot 346
A heavy mediaeval style "morning star" mace, fabricated steel shaft, cast head. GC £50-60
190 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good re-enactment Viking sword, blade 30" with wide central fullers and seated dragon maker's
Lot 347
A good re-enactment Viking sword, blade 30" with wide central fullers and seated dragon maker's
340 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A fine quality re-enactment Viking sword, blade 28½" with watered pattern in the fullers; the hilt
Lot 348
A fine quality re-enactment Viking sword, blade 28½" with watered pattern in the fullers; the hilt
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An old iron "tomahawk" head, 7" overall, an Indian iron axe head; a double headed iron axe head (
Lot 349
An old iron "tomahawk" head, 7" overall, an Indian iron axe head; a double headed iron axe head (
40 GBP
70 - 120 GBP
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A good early 18th century English stonebow, by Jonathon Johnson of Wigan, length 27", span 24",
Lot 350
A good early 18th century English stonebow, by Jonathon Johnson of Wigan, length 27", span 24",
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1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A .177" cast iron air pistol, 9½" overall, barrel 6¼", the left side of the octagonal breech
Lot 351
A .177" cast iron air pistol, 9½" overall, barrel 6¼", the left side of the octagonal breech
130 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A rare .177" Abas Major air pistol, c 1945-46, number 617, with loading tap lever on the left
Lot 352
A rare .177" Abas Major air pistol, c 1945-46, number 617, with loading tap lever on the left
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A rare early type Accles & Shelvoke "Warrior" side lever air pistol, no serial number, the frame
Lot 353
A rare early type Accles & Shelvoke "Warrior" side lever air pistol, no serial number, the frame
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A .177" Accles & Shelvoke "Acvoke" air pistol, number 15845, the back of the breech plate marked "
Lot 354
A .177" Accles & Shelvoke "Acvoke" air pistol, number 15845, the back of the breech plate marked "
120 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A rare American .21" Bedford's Patent plunger action air pistol, smooth bore plated brass barrel 8½"
Lot 355
A rare American .21" Bedford's Patent plunger action air pistol, smooth bore plated brass barrel 8½"
210 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A pre war .22" Benjamin Model 132 pump up single shot air pistol, with brass barrel and air chamber,
Lot 356
A pre war .22" Benjamin Model 132 pump up single shot air pistol, with brass barrel and air chamber,
120 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A scarce .20" (?) Bergmann break action air pistol, 13½" overall, barrel 7¼", the air chamber marked
Lot 357
A scarce .20" (?) Bergmann break action air pistol, 13½" overall, barrel 7¼", the air chamber marked
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100 - 120 GBP
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A .177" cast iron Dianawerk MGR first model air pistol, c 1892-1905, 8" overall, barrel 6¾" with
Lot 358
A .177" cast iron Dianawerk MGR first model air pistol, c 1892-1905, 8" overall, barrel 6¾" with
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177" Diana SP50 pop out pistol, GWO & C; an identical Phoenix G50 pop out pistol, worn overall,
Lot 359
A .177" Diana SP50 pop out pistol, GWO & C; an identical Phoenix G50 pop out pistol, worn overall,
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A pre war German .177" First Model tinplate Diana air pistol, with tip down barrel and air chamber
Lot 360
A pre war German .177" First Model tinplate Diana air pistol, with tip down barrel and air chamber
110 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A .177" German Diana Mark IV top lever air pistol, with "Huntress" trade mark on the cocking lever
Lot 361
A .177" German Diana Mark IV top lever air pistol, with "Huntress" trade mark on the cocking lever
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A .177" "Dolla" pop out pistol, 10" open, of two part cast iron construction with smooth bore
Lot 362
A .177" "Dolla" pop out pistol, 10" open, of two part cast iron construction with smooth bore
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Four .177" pop out pistols: chrome plated all metal "Gat", by T.J.H. & Son, GC (some corrosion to
Lot 363
Four .177" pop out pistols: chrome plated all metal "Gat", by T.J.H. & Son, GC (some corrosion to
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177" "G.10" BB/pellet 20 shot repeater air pistol, number 90980775, GWO & near New Condition,
Lot 364
A .177" "G.10" BB/pellet 20 shot repeater air pistol, number 90980775, GWO & near New Condition,
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .177" smooth bore Haenel Mod 26 air pistol, number 599, with alloy frame and barrel and ribbed
Lot 365
A .177" smooth bore Haenel Mod 26 air pistol, number 599, with alloy frame and barrel and ribbed
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177" Haenel Mod 28 rifled air pistol, number 9644, the air chamber marked "Haenel Mod 28, Brit
Lot 366
A .177" Haenel Mod 28 rifled air pistol, number 9644, the air chamber marked "Haenel Mod 28, Brit
220 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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