331 |
ANOTHER, EARLY 19TH CENTURY numbered 79 throughout, the barrel inscribed London and retaining most of its original finish, signed stepped numbered lock with roller, regulation walnut three-quarter stock, brass mounts, steel sling swivel (the forward sling swivel missing), original numbered steel ramrod, and associated bayonet by Wooley & Deakin numbered 43 99.7cm; 39 1/4in barrel £1600-1800 | Nil |
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2000 |
| 332 | ANOTHER, EARLY 19TH CENTURY numbered 85 throughout, the barrel inscribed London and retaining most of its original finish, signed stepped numbered lock with roller (cock retaining screw replaced), regulation walnut three-quarter stock, brass mounts, steel sling swivel (the forward sling swivel missing), original numbered steel ramrod, and associated bayonet numbered 81 99.7cm; 39 1/4in barrel £1600-1800 | Nil |
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1900 |
| 333 | ANOTHER, EARLY 19TH CENTURY numbered 89 throughout, the barrel inscribed London and retaining most of its original finish, signed stepped numbered lock with roller (cock repaired), regulation walnut three-quarter stock, brass mounts, steel sling swivel (the forward sling swivel missing), original numbered steel ramrod, and associated bayonet numbered 93 98.7cm; 38 7/8in barrel £1600-1800 | Nil |
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1800 |
| 334 | A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER CARBINE BY WHEELER, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1820 based on the Paget Cavalry Carbine, with 15 7/8in barrel fitted with stirrup ramrod beneath, stepped bolted lock (top-jaw and steel missing), regulation full stock and brass mounts 80.5cm; 31 3/4in £600-800 | Nil |
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1100 |
| 335 | A RARE .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EXPERIMENTAL MUSKET BY EZEKIEL BAKER AND SON, CIRCA 1823-30 with rebrowned 39 1/4in barrel, fitted with fore-sight forming a bayonet lug, signed 'Ezekiel Baker & Son Gunmaker to his Majesty' over the breech, stamped with his private view and proof marks on the right and Birmingham view and proof marks on the left, signed rounded lock fitted with pierced cock retained by a patent screw, semi-rainproof pan and tall steel, figured walnut full stock to within 4 1/4in of the muzzle, formed with a swelling behind the trigger-guard, brass mounts of regulation type comprising flush-fitting flat side-plate retained by an additional screw and two side nails, butt-plate, trigger-guard, three ramrod-pipes and fore-end cap, original steel ramrod (sling swivels missing), and complete with its steel socket bayonet with retaining spring, in its black-lacquered scabbard 140.3cm; 55 1/4in overall Provenance Schloss Cumberland, Gmunden Schloss Marienburg Ezekiel Baker traded as Ezekiel Baker and Son circa 1823-36. The configuration of this musket is very similar to the combined percussion and flintlock preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds, and illustrated in H. L Blackmore 1961, p. 148. For the maker's proof marks see ibid, pp. 280-281, nos. 23 and 24. £3000-4000 | Nil |
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| 336 | A RARE .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET OF THE GARDES DU CORPS DE MONSIEUR with 103cm barrel stamped with a fleur-de-lys mark beneath the breech and retained by three brass barrel bands, one forming a ramrod-pipe, regulation lock inscribed 'St Etienne Mfre Royale', struck with a further fleur-de-lys mark and fitted with brass drum pan-cover, walnut full stock impressed with the letters 'VDF' in a triangle and 'PLD' beneath a stylised cockerel within a rondel on the right and arsenal numerals on the left of the butt, and the name 'Prenat' opposite the lock, brass mounts of regulation type including butt-plate stamped 'C. Noailles', escutcheon decorated with a crown and the collars of the order of St Michel and St Esprit, a pair of steel sling swivels, steel ramrod, complete with an early buff leather sling and remaining in good clean condition throughout 143cm 56 1/4in overall £2000-3000 | Nil |
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3000 |
| 337 | A .451 CALIBRE PERCUSSION RIFLE BY JOSEPH WHITWORTH NO. 132, DATED 1858 with signed sighted barrel retained by three blued steel bands, cut with patent rifling, fitted with blued folding back-sight graduated to 1000 yards, border-engraved signed dated lock engraved with the letter 'W' beneath a crowned wheatsheaf (hammer broken), figured walnut full stock, and steel mounts comprising trigger-guard, butt-plate and two sling swivels, and steel fore-end cap 99.7cm; 39 1/4in barrel £1800-2200 | Nil |
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1600 |
| 338 | A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION THREE BAND ENFIELD MUSKET, DATED 1864 with reblued sighted barrel fitted with fixed back-sight and stamped with Indian arsenal marking on the left, dated lock with 'VR' crowned and 'Enfield', regulation full stock with Enfield arsenal stamp on the right, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard numbered '250', original steel ramrod, socket bayonet with Indian arsenal mark, and complete with a leather sling 99cm; 39in barrel £400-500 | Nil |
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550 |
| 339 | A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION THREE BAND ENFIELD MUSKET, DATED 1864 with reblued sighted barrel fitted with fixed back-sight and stamped with Indian arsenal marking on the left, dated lock with 'VR' crowned and 'Enfield', regulation full stock with Enfield arsenal stamp on the right, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard numbered '374', original steel ramrod, socket bayonet with Indian arsenal mark, and complete with a leather sling 99cm; 39in barrel £400-500 | Nil |
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| 340 | A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TWO BAND 1856 PATTERN ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE BY HOLLIS AND SHEATH, MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY'S WAR DEPARTMENT, CIRCA 1856-61 of standard production specifications, the barrel fitted with folding back-sight graduated to 1100 yards, signed lock retaining its nipple protector, brass-mounted muzzle cap, and steel ramrod 84cm; 33 1/8in barrel £300-500 | Nil |
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700 |
| 341 | A .700 CALIBRE RUSSIAN MODEL 1839/43 PERCUSSION MUSKET, NO. 16645, DATED 1843 a regulation conversion to percussion, the lock with Izhevsk arsenal inscription, stamped throughout with the date, the butt-plate stamped with crowned Imperial Eagle and the cypher of Tsar Nicholas I (the steel parts recoloured, the stock cleaned, ramrod missing) 105.4cm; 41 1/2in barrel £800-1200 | Nil |
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600 |
| 342 | A .700 CALIBRE PRUSSIAN MODEL 1839 PERCUSSION MUSKET the lock with Saarn arsenal inscription and the date, beechwood full stock with cheek recess, and with its steel ramrod (the steel parts pitted) 104.8cm; 41 1/4in barrel £250-300 | Nil |
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310 |
| 343 | A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK DRAGOON PISTOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY with tapering barrel struck with Ordnance marks at the breech, border-engraved regulation lock with GR crowned and 'Tower' (top-jaw and screw replaced), figured walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard with the later inscription '1KGLDE23' 39cm; 15 3/8in £350-400 | Nil |
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750 |
| 344 | TWO .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK REGULATION PISTOLS, CIRCA 1810-20, PROBABLY SWISS each with 9 1/8in tapering barrel retained by a pierced brass muzzle band incorporating the fore-sight, flat bevelled lock, pierced cock, regulation walnut full stock, and brass mounts including flush-fitting side-plates and butt-caps, (ramrods missing) 38.7cm; 15 1/4in (2) £1800-2200 | 5% |
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1500 |
| 345 | A .700 CALIBRE SWISS MODEL 1846 PERCUSSION FREIBURG ARTILLERY PISTOL with 21cm barrel numbered 436 and with standard ordnance marks, the lock inscribed by the makers 'Beur et Freres, Liége', regulation stock and brass mounts, and with no provision for a ramrod 35.5cm; 14in See J. A. Meier 1998, p. 82. £700-900 | 5% |
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| 346 | A .700 CALIBRE SWISS MODEL 1846 PERCUSSION ARTILLERY PISTOL PROBABLY FREIBURG with 21cm barrel, stamped with a shield, probably for Freiburg, over the breech, the lock inscribed by the makers 'Beur et Freres, Liège', regulation stock and brass mounts, and with no provision for a ramrod 35.5cm; 14in See footnote to previous lot. £500-700 | 5% |
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| 347 | A FRENCH .700 CALIBRE MODEL 1822 PERCUSSION PISTOL; A 10 BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL OF REGULATION TYPE, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1820 the first of regulation specifications, the lock with St Etienne arsenal inscription (the steel parts pitted, belt hook missing); the second rebuilt from flintlock, with tapering barrel, border-engraved lock, figured walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts and steel ramrod (fore-end split) the first: 34cm; 13 3/8in (2) £200-300 | 5% |
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| 348 | A RARE PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE HANOVERIAN MODEL 1818/43 RIFLED PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOLS, NO. 150 with rebrowned tapering sighted 11 1/4in barrels rifled with eight grooves, case-hardened breech tangs numbered '1' and '2' respectively and incorporating the back-sights, stepped bevelled locks fitted with bolt safety-catches passing through from the opposite side and acting on the neck of the hammer, figured walnut full stocks, the spine of the butt with a numbered pierced plate for the shoulder stock, regulation brass mounts comprising flush-fitted side-plates stamped 'K.G.6', trigger-guards, butt-caps, and fore-end caps, with no provision for a ramrod, complete with numbered detachable shoulder stock impressed 'K.G.2', with its saddle bar with two rings, and numbered throughout with the arsenal mark TS conjoined beneath a crown and remaining in good condition throughout 44cm; 17 3/8in pistol without butt (3) Provenance The Konigsgendarmerie of 1866 Schloss Cumberland, Gmunden, inv. nos. 1465, 1466 Schloss Marienburg See U. Volmer 1978, p. 83, no. 22. £3000-4000 | Nil |
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2600 |
| 349 | A .550 CALIBRE AMERICAN FLINTLOCK PLAINS RIFLE, MID-19TH CENTURY with octagonal sighted barrel (the rifling extensively worn, reconverted from percussion), associated engraved stepped lock inscribed 'Warranted, London' (the steel refaced), figured hardwood full stock (cracked beneath the lock), curved slender butt with raised cheek-piece and patchbox with sliding cover, brass mounts comprising solid side-plate, butt-plate, moulded trigger-guard, a pair of ramrod-pipes, and fore-end cap, and wooden ramrod, perhaps the original (worn throughout) 110.5cm; 43 1/2in barrel £300-400 | Nil |
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500 |
| 350 | A RARE .50 CALIBRE AMERICAN MODEL 1876 WINCHESTER REPEATING BIG GAME RIFLE, NO. 7554 with blued rifled barrel fitted with German silver fore-sight, tubular magazine, case-hardened steel action with brass elevator block cover stamped '50-95', blued action cover stamped 'Winchester Express 50 cal. 95 grs.', case-hardened hammer, varnished high grade figured walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and retaining much original finish throughout 66cm; 26in barrel £4000-6000 | Nil |
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9000 |
| 351 | A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT THIRD MODEL LONDON DERRINGER, LONDON PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1872-82 of standard production specifications, with 2 1/2in blued barrel struck with proof marks beneath, fitted with German silver blade fore-sight, brass frame engraved with a rampant Colt and the letter C on the left, and polished walnut grips 12.5cm; 4 7/8in The rampant colt mark was used by The Colt London Agency to identify their authorised product for only a few years. See R.L.Sutherland and R.L.Wilson 1971, pp.287-9. £300-400 | Nil |
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250 |
| 352 | A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT THIRD MODEL LONDON DERRINGER, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO. 17716, CIRCA 1875 AND A U.S. FIVE SHOT REVOLVER, CIRCA 1870 the first of standard production specifications, with 2 1/2in barrel struck with proof marks beneath, brass frame engraved with a rampant Colt on the left, and polished walnut grips (repaired); the second with short octagonal barrel, top-strap engraved 'Premier' fluted cylinder, later nickel plating throughout, and chequered composition grips 12.5cm; 4 7/8in and 16.5cm; 6 1/2in (2) See footnote to previous lot £200-300 | Nil |
|
350 |
| 353 | A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER, CIRCA 1875-1900 of standard production specifications, with 2 1/2in barrel fitted with steel blade fore-sight, brass frame, and polished ivory grips, perhaps later 12.5cm; 4 7/8in £300-400 | Nil |
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380 |
| 354 | A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT FIRST MODEL DERRINGER, NO. 1505, CIRCA 1870-80 of standard production specifications, with 2 1/2in barrel fitted with German silver fore-sight, and engraved steel frame with integral grips 12.5cm; 4 7/8in £300-400 | Nil |
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500 |
| 355 | A CASED .36 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, NO. 21019 FOR 1853 of standard production specifications, with blued 7 1/2in barrel with New York address, engraved cylinder with Naval engagement scene, case-hardened frame, brass mounts retaining some silver-plated finish, with matching numbers throughout, the barrel lug and cylinder markings each suffixed '2', and retaining some original finish throughout: in a contemporary fitted oak case lined with green baize, the lid applied with trade label of George Gibbs for 289 Corn Street, Bristol, and complete with contemporary Sykes patent copper powder-flask, bullet mould, turn-screw and nipple-wrench (the baize with minor repairs, key escutcheon replaced) 33.5cm; 13 1/4in £3000-4000 | Nil |
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3800 |
| 356 | A .36 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE U.S. COLT MODEL 1871/72 CARTRIDGE CONVERTED POCKET REVOLVER, NO. 4038 with 3 1/2in blued round barrel stamped 'Colt's Pt. F.A. MFG. Co. Hartford. CT USA', engraved cylinder, case-hardened frame stamped with patent details on the left, case-hardened trigger, polished walnut butt, with matching numbers and retaining much original finish throughout See R. Q. Sutherland & R. L. Wilson 1971, p. 230. 21.5cm; 8 1/2in £800-1200 | Nil |
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1400 |
| 357 | A .44 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, NO. 122659 for 1863 of standard production specifications, with 8in barrel (heavily patinated throughout), and associated trigger-guard numbered 7366 33.5cm; 13 1/4in £400-600 | Nil |
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750 |
| 358 | A .41 CALIBRE MODEL 1895 REMINGTON TYPE III DOUBLE DERRINGER, CIRCA 1912-35 of standard production specifications, with 3in barrels, steel frame, and chequered composition grips 12cm; 4 3/4in £300-400 | Nil |
|
320 |
| 359 | A .32 CALIBRE U.S. RIM-FIRE FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER BY HOPKINS & ALLEN AND A .32 CALIBRE SMITH & WESSON FIRST ISSUE REVOLVER, NO. 24315 CIRCA 1865-70 the first with later plated finish, and the second with 3 1/2in barrel stamped with 1859 and 1865 patent dates 19.5cm; 7 3/4in and 21cm; 8 1/4in (2) £250-350 | Nil |
|
280 |
| 360 | AN 8 BORE PIN-FIRE SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS CHARD, HIGH STREET, CROYDON, CIRCA 1850 with signed two-stage sighted barrel, scroll-engraved breech tang, engraved case-hardened rotary underlever rounded action decorated with scrolls and a hound putting up a partridge on each side, signed scroll and border-engraved case-hardened back-action lock, highly figured walnut half-stock, chequered fore-end and grip, engraved blued steel trigger-guard, butt-plate and barrel bolt escutcheons, white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner's initials 'AE', and horn fore-end cap (the steel parts refinished throughout) 101.5cm; 40in barrel This maker is recorded at this address circa 1844-66. £500-700 | Nil |
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1000 |
