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

Sale 632

Auction dates
21 Nov 2023 09:30 GMT
Lots: 1-550
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16 Nov 2023 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
17 Nov 2023 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
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A post 1902 rifle regiment pattern officers sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, blade 32"
Lot 427
A post 1902 rifle regiment pattern officers sword of the Honourable Artillery Company, blade 32"
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Continental cavalry troopers sword, blade of 1908 type, steel guard, wood grip, in its steel
Lot 428
A Continental cavalry troopers sword, blade of 1908 type, steel guard, wood grip, in its steel
75 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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A 19th century French Infantry officer's sword, blade 30", the back edge marked "Mre Imple de Chatt.
Lot 429
A 19th century French Infantry officer's sword, blade 30", the back edge marked "Mre Imple de Chatt.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A good copy of a late 18th century French cavalry trooper's sword, with brass hilt and brass
Lot 430
A good copy of a late 18th century French cavalry trooper's sword, with brass hilt and brass
260 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A George V courtsword, slender blade 32" etched with Royal Cypher, crossed lances, and scrolls, by J
Lot 431
A George V courtsword, slender blade 32" etched with Royal Cypher, crossed lances, and scrolls, by J
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A masonic or society sword, plain slender blade 30", gilt hilt with cruciform cross guard, ovoid
Lot 432
A masonic or society sword, plain slender blade 30", gilt hilt with cruciform cross guard, ovoid
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An antique malacca swordstick, blade 17" of slender rectangular section, with tapered octagonal bone
Lot 433
An antique malacca swordstick, blade 17" of slender rectangular section, with tapered octagonal bone
85 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An unusual Victorian Bowie knife, long clipped back blade 6", maker's name "John Watts Sheffield
Lot 434
An unusual Victorian Bowie knife, long clipped back blade 6", maker's name "John Watts Sheffield
400 GBP
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A Bowie Knife with clipped back blade 9", marked "R and R Middleton Sheffield", staghorn hilt with
Lot 435
A Bowie Knife with clipped back blade 9", marked "R and R Middleton Sheffield", staghorn hilt with
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A large modern Bowie knife, broad clipped back blade 10¾", deeply stamped "Broomhead/Thomas/
Lot 436
A large modern Bowie knife, broad clipped back blade 10¾", deeply stamped "Broomhead/Thomas/
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500 - 550 GBP
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A large modern hunting knife, blade 9½" marked "Original Bowie Knife", in its sheath; a Gurkha
Lot 437
A large modern hunting knife, blade 9½" marked "Original Bowie Knife", in its sheath; a Gurkha
95 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An FS second pattern fighting knife, blade 6½" bearing traces of inscription and Wilkinson logo,
Lot 438
An FS second pattern fighting knife, blade 6½" bearing traces of inscription and Wilkinson logo,
50 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A WWII US Army M3 fighting knife, DE blade 6½", in its M8 scabbard, in untouched GC. £40-60
Lot 439
A WWII US Army M3 fighting knife, DE blade 6½", in its M8 scabbard, in untouched GC. £40-60
200 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A WWI horn hilted military jackknife, grips marked "REI 2403" (Royal Engineers and Regimental
Lot 440
A WWI horn hilted military jackknife, grips marked "REI 2403" (Royal Engineers and Regimental
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Spanish fisherman's large knife Navaja, folding blade 11", WM banded horn grips, inscriptions on
Lot 441
A Spanish fisherman's large knife Navaja, folding blade 11", WM banded horn grips, inscriptions on
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good quality Swedish fisherman's knife, SE blade 5½", white metal mounted carved boxwood hilt;
Lot 442
A good quality Swedish fisherman's knife, SE blade 5½", white metal mounted carved boxwood hilt;
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A speculative European made mameluke hilted sword for the Eastern market, plain fullered Solingen
Lot 443
A speculative European made mameluke hilted sword for the Eastern market, plain fullered Solingen
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indian cavalry troopers sword, curved blade 31", steel hilt with wire bound wood grip, in its
Lot 444
An Indian cavalry troopers sword, curved blade 31", steel hilt with wire bound wood grip, in its
170 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A very large jambiya, blade 14", wooden hilt with brass and white metal mounts, in its ornate
Lot 445
A very large jambiya, blade 14", wooden hilt with brass and white metal mounts, in its ornate
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80 - 120 GBP
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An Arab jambiya, engraved blade 12½", wooden hilt with mother of pearl inlay, complete with its
Lot 446
An Arab jambiya, engraved blade 12½", wooden hilt with mother of pearl inlay, complete with its
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Arab jambiya with scabbard, embellished with silvered braid and white metal, on its braided belt.
Lot 447
An Arab jambiya with scabbard, embellished with silvered braid and white metal, on its braided belt.
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100 - 150 GBP
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A decorative Arab jambiya, blade 4½", the hilt of polished horn with embossed gilt panels, in its
Lot 448
A decorative Arab jambiya, blade 4½", the hilt of polished horn with embossed gilt panels, in its
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A fine presentation Arab jambiya for the "Dubai Tennis Championship Stakes, 18th April 2009
Lot 449
A fine presentation Arab jambiya for the "Dubai Tennis Championship Stakes, 18th April 2009
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200 - 250 GBP
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A Burmese dha, plain blade 25½", the hilt covered with engraved sheet brass, in its brass bound
Lot 450
A Burmese dha, plain blade 25½", the hilt covered with engraved sheet brass, in its brass bound
80 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A small Burmese dagger, engraved single edged blade 5", brass mounted wooden handle, wooden sheath
Lot 451
A small Burmese dagger, engraved single edged blade 5", brass mounted wooden handle, wooden sheath
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50 - 60 GBP
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An Indian decorative adze, 11" overall, all brass with steel blade, inset with coloured beads. GC £
Lot 452
An Indian decorative adze, 11" overall, all brass with steel blade, inset with coloured beads. GC £
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30 - 40 GBP
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A pair of decorative kukris, chrome plated blades 12", the hilts of white metal with Benares style
Lot 453
A pair of decorative kukris, chrome plated blades 12", the hilts of white metal with Benares style
0 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A scarce military issue Gurkha kukri, blade 14", wood hilt, in its leather scabbard complete with
Lot 454
A scarce military issue Gurkha kukri, blade 14", wood hilt, in its leather scabbard complete with
500 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWI period Russian sword shasqua, plain blade 31½", the ricasso stamped with small eagle mark
Lot 455
A WWI period Russian sword shasqua, plain blade 31½", the ricasso stamped with small eagle mark
460 GBP
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An old Singalese sword, Kastane, blade 21" with narrow fuller and brass panels containing a star and
Lot 456
An old Singalese sword, Kastane, blade 21" with narrow fuller and brass panels containing a star and
400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Turkish sword Kilij, almost straight English style plain pipe back blade 36", the hilt having pale
Lot 457
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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An Australian aborigine wooden spear thrower "wommera", 25" overall, of slightly concave spatulate
Lot 458
An Australian aborigine wooden spear thrower "wommera", 25" overall, of slightly concave spatulate
0 GBP
220 - 280 GBP
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A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 16" with faint maker's name "Deakin" and ordnance
Lot 459
A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 16" with faint maker's name "Deakin" and ordnance
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 15¾" with traces of ordnance mark, 4" socket, GC. £
Lot 460
A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 15¾" with traces of ordnance mark, 4" socket, GC. £
0 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 13", the 3¼" socket engraved with serial number "2" GC
Lot 461
A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 13", the 3¼" socket engraved with serial number "2" GC
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 13" with maker's name "S Hill", the 3¼" socket
Lot 462
A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 13" with maker's name "S Hill", the 3¼" socket
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50 - 60 GBP
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A triangular socket bayonet for the 1853 Enfield percussion rifle, blade 17¼" with inspector's mark,
Lot 463
A triangular socket bayonet for the 1853 Enfield percussion rifle, blade 17¼" with inspector's mark,
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A P1876 triangular socket bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 21½", in its brass mounted
Lot 464
A P1876 triangular socket bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, blade 21½", in its brass mounted
120 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Patt 1876 Martini Henry socket bayonet, bushed for .303, issue date /89. GC £30-40
Lot 465
A Patt 1876 Martini Henry socket bayonet, bushed for .303, issue date /89. GC £30-40
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A 1903 pattern sword bayonet, for the SMLE, blade dated 1903; in its leather scabbard with
Lot 466
A 1903 pattern sword bayonet, for the SMLE, blade dated 1903; in its leather scabbard with
150 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A 1907 patt. SMLE bayonet, blade tip rounded; a P17 bayonet (blade badly bent), both with scabbards;
Lot 467
A 1907 patt. SMLE bayonet, blade tip rounded; a P17 bayonet (blade badly bent), both with scabbards;
75 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Belgian Mauser bayonet, no scabbard; a black leather open top holster and belt with dummy
Lot 468
A Belgian Mauser bayonet, no scabbard; a black leather open top holster and belt with dummy
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30 - 40 GBP
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3 bayonets, French M1956, Swiss Mod. 1957, Swedish M1896, all have scabbards. GC (3) £60-70
Lot 469
3 bayonets, French M1956, Swiss Mod. 1957, Swedish M1896, all have scabbards. GC (3) £60-70
55 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A brass hilted Lebel bayonet, complete with frog; a Gras bayonet, both with scabbards. GC £50-60
Lot 470
A brass hilted Lebel bayonet, complete with frog; a Gras bayonet, both with scabbards. GC £50-60
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, dated 1877; a Chassepot bayonet, both in scabbards (Chassepot seized); also a P17
Lot 471
A Gras bayonet, dated 1877; a Chassepot bayonet, both in scabbards (Chassepot seized); also a P17
130 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Patt 1888 Lee Metford bayonet, volunteer pattern, blade 12", in scabbard with brown frog; also a
Lot 472
A Patt 1888 Lee Metford bayonet, volunteer pattern, blade 12", in scabbard with brown frog; also a
190 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A German M1884/98 bayonet, saw back blade 10" with incomplete Solingen maker's name, the hilt with
Lot 473
A German M1884/98 bayonet, saw back blade 10" with incomplete Solingen maker's name, the hilt with
150 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A German M98/05 Mauser bayonet, saw back blade 14½", by "Waffenfabrik Mauser A G Oberndorf a N",
Lot 474
A German M98/05 Mauser bayonet, saw back blade 14½", by "Waffenfabrik Mauser A G Oberndorf a N",
160 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177" Accles & Shelvoke "ACVOKE" air pistol, number 10314, the back of the breech plate marked "
Lot 475
A .177" Accles & Shelvoke "ACVOKE" air pistol, number 10314, the back of the breech plate marked "
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A .177" Accles & Shelvoke "Warrior" side lever air pistol, number 3885, the left side marked "The
Lot 476
A .177" Accles & Shelvoke "Warrior" side lever air pistol, number 3885, the left side marked "The
120 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A rare early type Accles & Shelvoke "Warrior" side lever air pistol, no serial number, the frame
Lot 477
A rare early type Accles & Shelvoke "Warrior" side lever air pistol, no serial number, the frame
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scarce .20" (?) Bergmann break action air pistol, 13½" overall, barrel 7¼", the air chamber marked
Lot 478
A scarce .20" (?) Bergmann break action air pistol, 13½" overall, barrel 7¼", the air chamber marked
0 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A .177" BSA Magnum top lever air pistol, number AP02183, with polished aluminium finish, blued
Lot 479
A .177" BSA Magnum top lever air pistol, number AP02183, with polished aluminium finish, blued
0 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A .177" Diana 20 shot BB repeater air pistol, which can also fire single pellets or darts, GWO &
Lot 480
A .177" Diana 20 shot BB repeater air pistol, which can also fire single pellets or darts, GWO &
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .177" Haenel Mod 28 air pistol, number 7532, the air chamber marked "Haenel Mod 28 Brit. Pat.
Lot 481
A .177" Haenel Mod 28 air pistol, number 7532, the air chamber marked "Haenel Mod 28 Brit. Pat.
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A .177" Hammerli Single Mod. D CO2 pistol, number 06961. New Condition, in its original carton (
Lot 482
A .177" Hammerli Single Mod. D CO2 pistol, number 06961. New Condition, in its original carton (
0 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A rare .177" Lincoln Jeffries all steel "Lincoln" air pistol, number 461, 9" barrel marked on the
Lot 483
A rare .177" Lincoln Jeffries all steel "Lincoln" air pistol, number 461, 9" barrel marked on the
600 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A good rare .177" Parker Patent Precision crank wound air pistol, number 64 on the rear of the
Lot 484
A good rare .177" Parker Patent Precision crank wound air pistol, number 64 on the rear of the
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A .22" Pope "Rifle Air Pistol", the breech plug marked "Pope Bros. USA" and world patent dates,
Lot 485
A .22" Pope "Rifle Air Pistol", the breech plug marked "Pope Bros. USA" and world patent dates,
95 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A pre war .177" smooth bore Webley "Junior" air pistol, number J10937, with ribbed metal grips and
Lot 486
A pre war .177" smooth bore Webley "Junior" air pistol, number J10937, with ribbed metal grips and
85 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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