HOLTS AUCTIONEERS OF FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS HOLTS AUCTIONEERS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR RELOCATION TO A NEW SALEROOM

HOLTS AUCTIONEERS OF FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS HOLTS AUCTIONEERS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR RELOCATION TO A NEW SALEROOM With effect from March 2018 we will be holding our Auctions at: Holly Hedge House Blackheath London SE3 0QZ Offering unrivalled access for our clients and ample free parking, the closest section of the Transport for London road network is the A2 Shooters Hill Road, which lies some 250 yards to the north of the site. Four bus routes can be accessed within 500 yards of the site and Lewisham station is 800 yards to the southwest, with Blackheath Station and Greenwich DLR, a 12 minute walk away.

AUCTIONEERS OF FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS Commission bids can be left online free of charge at: www.holtsauctioneers.com Live Online bidding in real-time during the auction is provided by Invaluable (www.invaluable.com) at a surcharge of 5% of the hammer price FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUN AUCTION Thursday 14th DECEMBER 2017 10.00am and 2.00pm Princess Louise House 190 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7DJ Sale Number A1217 Viewing: Tuesday 12th DECEMBER 10.00am 8.30pm Wednesday 13th DECEMBER 9.00am 7.00pm Thursday 14th DECEMBER Doors Open 8.00am Auction commences 10.00am For information regarding buyers premiums and associated charges, please see page 2 Enquiries and Commission Bids Viewing and Sale Day only Tel. +44 (0)208 563 9621 Fax: +44 (0)208 834 7076 Main Office: Holts Church Farm Barns Wolferton Norfolk PE31 6HA Tel: +44 (0)1485 542822 Fax: +44 (0)1485 544463 Email: info@holtsauctioneers.com Website: www.holtsauctioneers.com Front Cover Illustration: 1350 Back Cover Illustration: 525 IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE VIEWINGS AT PRINCESS LOUISE HOUSE PLEASE CONTACT HOLTS ADMINISTRATION ON: +44 (0)1485 542822 Auctioneers: David Porter Alastair Dixon PLEASE NOTE: On 15th DECEMBER 2017 all items will go back to our Head Office in Norfolk. Collection from Hammersmith can be pre-arranged by appointment only. Please call either: +44 (0)208 563 9621 or +44 (0)1485 542822 before 7.00pm on 14th December

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS Holts charges a premium to the buyer on the hammer price of each lot sold at the following rates: 25% up to and including 5,000 22.5% in excess of the hammer price above 5,000 Any bids submitted via the Invaluable platform (www.invaluable.com) will incur a surcharge of 5% of the hammer price VAT is payable on the premium at the applicable rate. VAT is also applicable to the hammer price when stated at the foot of the lot description as follows: Items marked are subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price under the prevailing UK VAT rule for newly manufactured goods. Items marked * are subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price as an antique import. Items marked ** are subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price as a modern import. Where imported goods are purchased the following rules apply: For UK VAT registered buyers buying in the course of their business - upon production of the buyer's VAT registration number, the VAT on the hammer price is payable to Holts but HMRC will allow its refund by way of a VAT input tax deduction. A C79 Notice will be issued by HMRC to the buyer following purchase. For other EU VAT registered buyers buying in the course of their business - upon production of the buyer's VAT registration number, the VAT on the hammer price is not payable to Holts. They must declare the purchase in their own member state and follow the appropriate procedure. Where goods are exported to outside of the EU, refund of the VAT on the hammer price and the buyer's premium will be made by Holts providing the UK Customs declaration has been completed and proof of export given to Holts. Goods should be exported within 30 days of the date of payment. Where non imported goods are exported outside of the EU, Holts will refund the VAT on the buyer's premium providing the UK Customs declaration has been completed and proof of export given to Holts. Goods should be exported within 3 months of the date of payment. With the exception of exported goods, VAT included in the buyer's premium is not recoverable (Notice 718: Auctioneers Margin Scheme) For further assistance with any of the above please contact Holts Accounts Department. UK purchasers must hold a valid licence to possess the item they are bidding on. Section 5 items may only be bid on by current Section 5 licence holders without exception. A valid Section 5 authority must be produced in order to view prohibited weapons. Buyers of items covered by Section 7 should refer to chapter 9 of the Home Office Firearms Law Guidance to the Police for eligibility and restrictions. Overseas buyers should be aware that items classified as Section 5 prohibited weapons under UK law will incur additional shipping charges regardless of their classification outside the UK. Buyers should satisfy themselves that any intended purchase can be legally imported into their country of residence, and that they have any relevant authorisation for possession in that country. Buyers should make arrangements with the Accounts Department in advance of the sale date should they wish to pay by cheque. All major debit and credit cards accepted. There is a 3% fee for all credit cards, 4% for American Express. Purchases may be collected on the day of the auction or by appointment from our gunroom in Norfolk. Cleared funds need to have been received and the necessary licence produced. It may be possible by prior arrangement (minimum seven days notice) to organise collection from a valuation day or delivery to a Registered Firearms Dealer. Purchasers are responsible for shipping charges. Please contact Holts Shipping Department for further details. Licensable items can only be sent to a Registered Firearms Dealer. Holts must complete individual s licences before this can be undertaken. Where delivery of purchased items takes place outside of the UK via a Registered Firearms Dealer the purchaser must collect within 30 days of the delivery date. In the event that he does not the dealer will have the right to sell the goods, at a price solely determined by him, on the purchaser s behalf and retain a fee equal to 30% of the selling price. We are unable to send ammunition and cartridges by postal courier. Holts request that items purchased are collected within one calendar month of the auction. Items not collected after one calendar month following the auction will incur a storage charge of 1 +VAT per day per item unless express arrangements to the contrary have been made beforehand with Holts. Holts Auctioneers deal in GBP only.

Morning Session 10:00 A.M. Accessories Edged Weapons Flintlock Arms Percussion Arms and Air Weapons Obsolete Afternoon Session 2:00 P.M. Section 5 Firearms Curios & Whimsies Rifles Pairs and Sidelocks Small Bore, Big Bore and Overs & Unders Boxlock and Hammerguns

AUCTIONEERS OF FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS Our research, together with the kindness of the makers in allowing us access to their records, enables us to provide the following information which shows the original or previous owners of certain Lots, in addition to those directly associated with them. This will prove useful if trying to trace a family shotgun or rifle. MADE FOR DATE OF MANUFACTURE LOT NUMBER records state Akroyd 1919 1406 G.J. Bates 1415 Sir Russell Bencraft, JP, MRCS, LRCP 352 Brigadier J.B. Bester 1938 1627 records state Boutt 1911 1400 A.H. Browne 1876 989 Captain A. Catrielle Hyde. 1899 1306 John (Jack) Charlton OBE 1306 G.W. Cox 1910 1435 Joseph William Crabb 321 records state Croft 1890 1428 William Henry Forester Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough 1863 1805 John Cuthbert Denison-Pender, 1st Baron Pender GBE KCMG 1937 1330 G.L. Dewhurst Esq. 1896 1433 R. Farlie 1936 1301 J.G. Fordham 1901 1403 J.P. Gardner 1883 1800 George Gordon 314 records state Guinard for a Prince Wauilo 1901 1432 Benedict Philip Gerald Hunt 1025 Capt. C.J. Jones 1934 1434 Ernest Jorgenson 1908 1422 Jack Kidwell 1705 John Kingsley-Heath 1717 E.A. Lee 1892 1417 Manton & Co. 1888 995 Manton & Co. Calcutta 1886 991 records state Mountain 1916 1304 William Olivier 1935 1305 General Gerald Hedley Ovens 1911 1404 J. C. Pardal 1102 records state Pennington 1903 1401 Hilton Philipson 1703 Ordered by James Purdey (the Younger) for a Mr Carl Svedberg 1414 Major Charles Robert Eustace Radclyffe 1910 1317 H.H. Rana Nihal Singh, Maharaj of Dholpur 1893 999 Captain Richard James Pye Steel 576 records state Stewart 1933 1719 records state Ridley 1897 1420 Francis James Usher 990 Von Lengerke & Detmold 1925 1502 records state A. Walker 1926 1412 records state A. Walker Jr. 1927 1413 records state Wemyss 1901 1308 Mr Wilson Esq 1880 909 Lord Wimborne 1897 1407

Breakfast will be available on the Auction day until 12:00pm By the Shotgun Chef William Alldis Breakfast bap 5.00 Tea or Filter Coffee 1.00 Lunch will be available on Auction Day from 1:15pm Main Courses Venison Casserole 9.00 Wild Boar Burger, Chips and Salad 10.00 Soft Drinks available at 1.50

ACCESSORIES AND WORKS OF ART Accessories, Optics and Model Ships Lots 1-99 Guncases, Gunslips and Cartridge Magazines Lots 100-192 Taxidermy and Works of Art Lots 200-268

1 A CASED BORE MEASURING GAUGE, with Draper no. DG1 gauge, setting ring for 28-bore, 20-bore, 12-bore, 10-bore 300-500 14 2 21ST CENTURY ANTIQUES A THE ESCRITOIRE WALNUT GUN CABINET, model 302, fitted for twelve guns, the interior lined with green baize, in the design of an 18th century writing bureau, measuring 62 1/4in. x 33in. x 16 1/4in. 800-1,200 3 ANTHONY HOLT & SONS A FINE MOUNTED COLD CAST BRONZE OF AN ASTON MARTIN DB7, one of five produced, mounted on a smooth veneered plinth measuring approx. 9in. x 4in. x 3in. 250-350 4 A NEW AND UNUSED WALL-THICKNESS GAUGE, with steel base, three upright prongs suitable for 12-bore, 20-bore and.410 gauge, imperial LTL gauge Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 400-600 5 THE ART OF THE CLASSIC SALMON FLY, BY KEN SAWADA, first edition published by Kodansha Ltd in 1989, limited edition no. 15 of 100, signed by the author, bound in black velvet with a colour chromatic titling label on the spine and gilt titles on a black leather oval on the front cover, in its protective case, both contained within a protective cardboard outer 300-500 6 JO YORATH A LEATHER WEEK-END HOLDALL, with carry handles and brass fittings Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 100-150 7 A MODERN NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER, brass and nickel plate finish, four revolving counters engraved PHEASANTS, PARTRIDGES, RABBITS, HARES, spuriously signed BOSS & Co., lanyard loop with lanyard and leather wallet Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 150-250 8 A TEAK PORTABLE FOLDING GUN RACK WITH LEATHER LINING AND BRASS MOUNTS, suitable for ten guns 300-500 9 TWO NICKEL-PLATED GUNCASE OIL BOTTLES, both spuriously signed Holland & Holland 80-120 10 T.F. WOOD & SON A FINE WALL-THICKNESS GAUGE, with five interchangeable prongs for.410-bore, 28-bore, 20-bore, 16-bore, 12-bore, set and firmly housed in a wooden case 500-700 15 11 JAMES PURDEY & SONS TWO VINTAGE EBONY AND BRASS THREE-PIECE CLEANING RODS, both measuring approx. 32in. 80-120 12 A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE GUNCASE ACCESSORIES, comprising of two turnscrews (small & medium), striker key, 12-bore chamber brush, all signed J. Purdey & Sons 100-150 13 A FINE UNUSED OAK LANCASTER SUIT-CASE HOLDER, with leather straps and brass fittings, measuring approx. 20in. x 20in. x 27in. 100-150 14 A METAL SIGN FOR ELEY CARTRIDGE DEALERS, circa 1965, doublesided and designed to be mounted on a wall at a right angle, the white sign with an orange ELEY cartridge with brass coloured base above the words CARTRIDGE DEALER and the Eley trade-mark, approximately 12in. by 22in. 200-300 15 A METAL SIGN FOR ELEY-KYNOCH CARTRIDGE DEALERS, circa 1950, with single sided illustration of an Eley-Kynoch 12-bore shotgun cartridge against an off-white ground bisecting the words WE SELL and CARTRIDGES, approximately 18in. by 10 1/2in. 150-200 8

16 16 REILLY, LONDON A RARE PAIR OF BRASS MOULDS BELIEVED FOR A 16-BORE REILLY S PATENT EXPLOSIVE BULLET, serial no. 81, and conforming by description to British Patent no. 1259 dated April 23, 1869, comprising of a Pritchard type (q.v.) single cavity brass scissors mould with frontal pouring spout and aperture for a nose plug, the base-plate or sprue cutter absent, one handle marked E.M REILLY & CO LONDON & PARIS, the left side of mould body signed REILLY S PATENT 81, together with a brass flat pan-mould designed to throw a circular disc approximately 1/8in. deep and 1/2in. diameter, believed to be the base plug for the bullet, the shaft fitted with a turned mahogany handle, iron sprue-cutter, the underside of mould marked REILLY S PATENT 81. 200-300 17 A SCARCE.455 SPEED-LOADER FOR THE WEBLEY REVOLVER, MODEL PRIDEAUX, marked P-LD, ordnance stamped and dated 1919, much original blued finish 300-500 9

18 18 AZIMUTE, FRANCE A FINE, LARGE-SCALE MODEL OF A RIVA AQUARAMA, 59in. overall and 17in. in the beam, of individual mahogany planks on hardwood frames and floors, correctly laid deck and slipper transom (again individually planked), correct cockpit instrumentation, upholstered in cream and aquamarine leather, cockpit with maker s nameplate, fittings in chromed metal and plastic, perspex windshield (slight crazing), varnished above the waterline with cream anti-fouling and blue boot-top, non-functioning twin brass screws and rudders, mounted on a mahogany sled-type stand 1,000-1,500 Provenance: The vendor informs us that this model was reputedly given to Carlo Riva s nephew. The Aquarama has become arguably, the most famous and iconic of Carlo Riva s designs and was certainly the undisputed flagship of the Riva range of fast motor yachts. Launched in 1962, the yacht took many styling cues from the swinging age that it was born in to; one of these being the wide, curved windscreen that Riva had intended to resemble the widescreen Cinerama movie format that was popular in the early 1960s. The Aquarama is a direct descendant of the Riva Tritone, the hull forms being very similar and of twin engine design, although the Aquarama was considerably more powerful; it being possible to specify units of 350hp each thus making the yacht one of the fastest craft of its type on the water. The Aquarama had a long production life and the last one wasn t launched until 1996 by which time it had already become a design classic. Azimute were a highly-respected French model-making company specialising in limited, high quality production runs of classic marine craft. The maker s products were always coveted by collectors, but became more-so when the company ceased trading. 19 TWO GUNCASE OIL BOTTLES TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF 12-BORE SNAP-CAPS, all spuriously signed John Rigby 80-120 20 GRIFFITHS & SINGLETON A STERLING SILVER KIDNEY-SHAPED DRINKS-FLASK, signed G&S and hallmarked 1900, bayonet type hinged lid, detachable gilt-lined cup, measuring approx. 5 1/2in. by 3in. 100-200 10

21 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A 12-BORE GUN-CLEANING KIT, in a fitted leather case 40-60 22 JOHN RIGBY & CO. A RIFLE CLEANING KIT, with a John Rigby & Co. selvyt cloth, brass threepiece cleaning rod, cleaning cloths in leather pouch, two turnscrews, two oil bottles (signed John Rigby & Co.), brush, mop, in a fitted suede-lined leather rolling mat 100-150 26 23 PHILIP KYD A FINE STERLING SILVER 10-PEG PLACE FINDER, each peg numbered 1-10, ivorine body with lion head, with fitted sterling silver hall marked case 800-1,200 24 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A GOOD.44-40 (WIN) RELOADING TOOL AND MOULD, MODEL 1882, last quarter of the 19th century, comprising of a scissors action sizer, capper-decapper and bullet seater together with a matching single cavity steel mould for the same, both signed by Winchester Repeating Arms and retaining the majority of their blued finish 100-150 27 25 MAUSER, GERMANY A WOOD STOCK-HOLSTER FOR A MAUSER PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL C96 BROOMHANDLE PISTOL, serial ending 170, generally good condition with no cracks or splits, some mild corrosion spots to iron furniture pieces 200-300 26 THE KYNOCH PRESS A SCARCE SHOP-COUNTER DISPLAY CARD ILLUSTRATING THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELEY or KYNOCH SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE, originally published by Game & Gun magazine in 1928 and reproduced by Kynoch soon after, printed on white card 13 3/4in. high and 9 3/8in. wide, fold-out back leg, some mild fading, staining and creases 150-250 27 THE KYNOCH PRESS A SCARCE SHOP-COUNTER ADVERTISING CARD FOR THE BONAX CARTRIDGE, with an illustration of a rabbit bolting down sand-dunes and trade-marked for NOBEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED and E.C. powder, also with a pasted cartridge sized label attached near the base of the illustration reading on the gilt paper head NOBEL S UNRIVALLED AMMUNITION IN STOCK, the base of the cartridge marked NOBEL GLASGOW, the pink-red body marked BALLISTITE (DENSE) EMPIRE (BULK), string hanging loop, slight fading to illustration, some scuffing around the edges and corners 200-300 28 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A WALNUT WHEEL SHAPED PLACE FINDER, with cartridge shaped pegs numbered 1-12 spread around the wheel with a magnetic centre holding the pegs in place, signed Holland & Holland 80-120 29 A FINE HAND-CARVED WALKING STAFF, with ashwood type shaft and carved duck head top, measuring approx. 51in. 30-50 30 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A SET OF EIGHT CHRISTMAS CRACKERS, eight Christmas crackers including joke and prizes of a 50 Purdey voucher, a cotton square, a mini pewter hip flask, a mini bone china tea light holder, a mini bone china trinket tray, playing cards, a selvyt cloth, a stag horn whistle, United Kingdom shipping only Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 150-200 31 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED PAPERWEIGHT OF AN OPENED 12-BORE PAPER- CASE CARTRIDGE WITH SHOT STRING, set in a clear resin Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 100-150 11

32 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED CASED BRASS AND ROSEWOOD FOLDING BOOT JACK, with canvas and leather carry case, boot jack with brass stud engraved with J. PURDEY & SONS, LONDON Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 45-55 33 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED ROSEWOOD AND LEATHER GAME CARRIER, with brass fittings, engraved PURDEY & SONS LONDON, with canvas and leather bag Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 45-55 34 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A SET OF NEW AND UNUSED BRASS, WALNUT AND HORN SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS, in the form of 4-bore cartridges, signed J. PURDEY & SONS LONDON Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 150-200 35 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED STAG HORN MULTI-TOOL POCKET KNIFE, a handmade nine piece tool with large and small blades, saw, scissors, bottle opener screw driver file, hole puncher, with fitted stitched leather sheath Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 36 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED COMBINATION UMBRELLA / SHOOTING STICK, with khaki green microfibre umbrella shaft, leather seat handle Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 37 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A ROSEWOOD AND LEATHER CAMPAIGN TYPE FOLDING CHAIR, with built in side table, brass fittings, signed J. Purdey and Sons, canvas and leather carry case Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 350-450 38 A FRAMED COLLECTION OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS TRADE / CASE LABELS, No. 14 of 200 limited edition, individually signed and numbered by Nigel Beaumont, the print shows the reproduction of four trade labels, covering the period 1814-2011 Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 120-160 39 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED LIGHTWEIGHT WOOD AND LEATHER TRIPOD SEAT, with leather carry handle, brass fittings, in its canvas and leather carry bag Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 200-250 40 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED LEATHER CASED CLEANING KIT, consisting of two brass and nylon cleaning rods, two leather pouches, a 20-bore and 12- bore mop, jag, brush, Purdey gun oil, Purdey engraved 12-bore and 20-bore snap-caps, nickel plated oil bottle, cleaning cloth, housed in a leather case, the interior lined with red baize, brass lock (including key), the lid interior with a leather gold-tooled James Purdey & Sons. trade label Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 700-900 41 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED STERLING SILVER CIGAR CUTTER, with 925 hall marks, measuring approx. 1 3/4in. x 1 1/2in. the blade engraved PURDEY, housed in a leather case with a velvet and silk interior Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 150-250 42 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A NEW AND UNUSED SMALL BUFFALO HORN AND BRASS DAMASCUS STEEL HUNTING KNIFE, with an approx. 2 1/4in. spearpoint blade signed PURDEY, buffalo horn handle with brass guard, leather belt scabbard with PURDEY embossed fastener 100-150 43 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A FRAMED AND GLAZED LIMITED EDITION LEAD AND DISTANCE PRINT, no. 134 OF 200, central gold embossed Purdey trade label, surrounded by scale illustrations of pheasant in flight with apposite distances, with explanatory note: AT ONE ARM S LENGTH, THE SIZE OF THE BIRD ON THE PRINT IS AS IT WOULD IN REALITY AT THE INDICATED DISTANCE. MEMORISE THE SILHOUETTES IN ORDER TO BETTER JUDGE THE LEAD AND THE DISTANCE IN REAL SHOOTING SITUATION signed by Nigel Beaumont, Chairman. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 100-150 44 AN ENGLISH ELM AND INDIAN ROSEWOOD GUN BALANCE, embossed with HOLT S, based on an original 19th century design used by James Purdey & Sons in their Long Room 100-150 45 A CHUBB-TYPE BORE-MEASURING GAUGE WITH MITUTOYO DIGITAL MICROMETER, in its fitted wooden case with three interchangeable heads and setting rings for 8-bore, 10-bore, 12-bore, 16-bore, 20-bore and 28- bore 400-600 46 A HALLMARKED STERLING SILVER BOTTLE STOPPER SURMOUNTED BY A PHEASANT, Birmingham hallmarked for 1998, with makers mark WW 85-125 47 A NICKEL 12-BORE CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR-WHISTLE, UNSIGNED, first 1/4 of the 20th century 40-60 12

48 BOSS & CO. A PAIR OF 12-BORE EBONITE SNAP-CAPS 80-120 49 JAMES DIXON & SONS A VINTAGE NICKEL-PLATED AND GLASS LEATHER-BOUND HIP FLASK, the cup signed DREW & SONS. PICCADILLY CIRCUS W. MAKERS TO THE ROYAL FAMILY. NICKEL PLATED. 80-120 50 A VINTAGE PLACE FINDER, a leather pouch with zippered push up section revealing twelve numbered ivorine pegs 50-70 51 WILLIAM POWELL & OTHERS A BOXED SET OF THREE TURN-SCREWS, THREE GUNCASE OIL- BOTTLES AND A PAIR OF 20-BORE SNAP-CAPS, the first of recent manufacture with turned wood fluted handles, the first oil-bottle of square form in glass and signed G. & J. W. HAWKSLEY, the second also square but in nickel and signed WILLIAM POWELL, the last round and in nickel signed HOLLAND & HOLLAND LTD LONDON, the snap-caps in nickel and with their card box, unsigned 150-250 52 AN UNSIGNED NICKEL-PLATED EIGHT-PEG PLACE-FINDER IN THE FORM OF A CARTRIDGE, English, circa 1970, with screw-off head revealing the eight plated pegs, the base stamped 8 80-120 53 JAMES DIXON & SONS, SHEFFIELD A SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS 3/16th PINT POCKET SPIRIT FLASK WITH CROCODILE SKIN COVER, with Sheffield hallmarks for 1937, hallmarked bulbous bayonet captive cap, half leather covered with viewing window, the base with a detachable hallmarked cup initialled R.H. with giltwashed interior 150-250 54 AN UNSIGNED NICKEL-PLATED TEN-PEG PLACE-FINDER IN THE FORM OF A CARTRIDGE, English, circa 1970, with screw-off head revealing the ten plated pegs, the base stamped 10 80-120 55 A LEATHER CASED HUNTING SADDLE DRINKING FLASK, glass flask (approx. 9in.) with pewter hinged twist cap, with leather suede-lined saddle case 80-120 56 MIKE WOOD A FINE HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED SPORTSMAN S STAFF, measuring approx. 47 1/2in. in length, with knobbly shaft, the head carved and painted in the form of a woodcock 150-250 57 MIKE WOOD A FINE HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED SPORTSMAN S STAFF, measuring approx. 49in. in length, with smooth wooden shaft, the head carved and painted in the form of a woodcock 150-200 59 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A SILVER SHOTGUN BROOCH, with JP&S hallmark, oxidised barrels, rose gold-plated stock, measuring approx. 2in. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 200-350 80 A NEW AND UNUSED SET OF ZEISS TERRA 8X42 ED GREEN BINOCULARS, in their makers carton Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 230-250 81 SCHMIDT & BENDER A KLASSIK 8X56 TELESCOPIC SIGHT, serial no. 304548, with A7 reticule 150-250 82 ZEISS A DURALYT 3-12X50 TELESCOPIC SIGHT, serial no. 03901801, with reticule 4, dovetail mounts 450-550 83 SCHMIDT & BENDER A PM 6X42 MILITARY TELESCOPIC SIGHT, serial no. AI 1360, possibly from a L42 sniper rifle, green in colour with black dovetail mount, together with a damaged Schmidt & Bender PM 6x42 telescopic sight 300-500 84 ZEISS A DIAVARI V 1,5-6X42 T* TELESCOPIC SIGHT, serial no. 2883747, with reticule 4, lens protectors 200-300 85 LEICA A SET OF DUOVID 10X50-15X50 BINOCULARS, with black canvas case 600-800 86 COBRA OPTICS A TORNADO 100 PHOTONIS SUPERGEN NIGHT VISION BINOCULAR, serial no. 5537202, with canvas carry case, in its makers carton 1,000-1,500 87 ZEISS A VICTORY DIARANGE M 3-12X56 T TELESCOPIC SIGHT, serial no. 3116354, with 60 bel. /ill reticule, with dovetail mounts, in its makers carton 1,400-1,600 13

95 98 A REPLICA MODEL OF THE ITALIAN VESSEL AMERIGO VESPUCCI, a hand-made model, measuring approx. 60in. x 40in. x 14in. 1,000-1,500 As of 2005, the Amerigo Vespucci was still in use as a school ship. She is inspired by the style of the 18th century 74-cannon ships of the line. She was built in 1930 at the Naval Shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia and launched in 1931. 99 A REPLICA MODEL OF THE GERMAN TRAINING VESSEL THE GORCH FOCK, a hand-model model with full sails, measuring approx. 63in. x 37in. x 15in. 1,000-1,500 The loss of the previous German school ship prompted the German Navy to have a new training vessel built. The construction of the new ship began in 1932 and took only 100 days to complete. On May 3, 1933 the new ship was launched and baptized Gorch Fock in honor of the German writer Johann Kinau who wrote under the pseudonym, Gorch Fock. The Gorch Fock was designed to be especially robust and safe against capsizing. Over 300 tons of steel ballast in the keel gives her a righting moment large enough to bring her back in the upright position even when she heels over to nearly 90 degrees. The Gorch Fock served as a training vessel for the German Reichsmarine. During the Second World War, she was a stationary office ship in Stralsund, until she was officially reactivated in 1944. On May 1, 1945, the crew scuttled her in shallow waters off Rugen in an attempt to avoid capture by the Soviet troops. The Soviets ordered her raised and salvaged, which was done in 1947. She was restored from 1948 to 1950. The ship was newly named Tovarishch in 1951 and put into service as a training vessel again. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Tovarishch sailed under the Ukrainian flag until she was decommissioned due to a lack of funds. In 1999, the ship was transported to Wilhelmshaven in Germany, where she stayed in dock for four years until she finally was transferred to Stralsund, Germany in 2003. On November 29, 2003 the ship was re-baptized Gorch Fock. Currently, she serves as a museum ship. 95 A REPLICA MODEL OF THE YACHT ENDEAVOUR, a hand made model with full sails, measuring approx. 64in. x 50in. x 8in. 800-1,200 96 A REPLICA MODEL OF THE VESSEL THE CUTTY SARK, a hand-made model with full sails, measuring approx. 70in. x 43in. x 17in. 1,000-1,500 The Cutty Sark was a famous English tea clipper that was built in 1869 and originally used for the China tea trade. It was one of the last clipper ships built before the steam powered ships took over the route. The ship, with its distinctive female figurehead, was named after Cutty-Sark, in the nickname of the witch Nannie Dee in Robert Burns 1791 poem Tam O Shanter. 97 A REPLICA MODEL OF THE VESSEL MAYFLOWER, a hand-made model with full sails, measuring approx. 53in. x 47in. x 29in. 1,000-1,500 Mayflower was the popular ship, known for transporting the first English Separatists also known as the Pilgrims. The historic ship gained significance in 1620, doing duty from Plymouth to the New World. Historians believe that there were 102 passengers and almost 30 crew members in the ship during this landmark journey, a piece of heritage that few sailing vessels have to share. Though the exact number of people aboard is still unknown, the ship stands tall in terms of maritime history. These passengers also include a group of people seeking religious freedom. They were travelling to Virginia Colony but on 21st November 1620, they were persuaded to land at the Cape Cod hook because the ship was damaged. 100 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a James Purdey & Sons trade label, a Charges for Gun label for serial no. 16161, central brass push-button lock (key missing) 300-500 101 A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, brass lock (including key), 200-300 102 A FINE UNUSED TAN LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, fitted for 32in. barrels, leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 200-300 103 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LEATHER DOUBLE MOTORCASE, fitted for 28in. side by side barrels, the interior lined with green baize, a leather gold-tooled Holland & Holland trade label, brass lock (key missing) 400-600 104 TRICKER S AN UNUSED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 100-150 14

105 A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, a leather gold-tooled Holland & Holland trade label, brass lock (key missing), replacement handle 180-220 106 EISELE RIGIDIZED ALUMINIUM CASES A FULL-LENGTH RIFLE FLIGHT CASE, measuring approx. 51in., two clasps, two locks (keys missing) 100-150 107 STEPHEN GRANT A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a Charges label (for serial no. 4898), central brass push-button lock (including key), the lid exterior marked H.S.H. 300-500 108 A FINE UNUSED LEATHER RIFLE SLIP, leather shoulder strap, leather carry handle, brass fittings 150-250 109 A LEATHER LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. 20-bore barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, a William Evans trade label, a leather gold-tooled label embossed with A.C. COURTAULD, GREAT YELDHAM, ESSEX, a pair of nickel-plated William Evans 20-bore snapcaps, 200-300 110 HOLLAND AND HOLLAND A CANVAS AND LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, measuring approx. 48in. 60-80 111 BROWNING A TRAVEL VAULT MODEL 5015 DOUBLE FLIGHT CASE, fitted with foam cut-out (for pair of shotguns), no locks, suitable for padlocks 100-150 112 BRADY A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, 200-300 113 A CANVAS AND LEATHER LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with green baize, a leather gold-tooled James Purdey & Sons trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with P. BICKFORD-SMITH 150-250 114 REY PAVON A NEW AND UNUSED CHOCOLATE LEATHER FLEECE-LINED DOUBLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 450-500 115 TRICKER S AN UNUSED TAN LEATHER SINGLE FLEECE-LINED GUNSLIP, leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 100-150 116 A LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE, fitted for 27 1/2in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, brass lock (key missing), canvas outer 350-450 117 A LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE, fitted for 30in. over and under barrels, the interior lined with blue baize, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials C.A.M.V. 300-500 118 A FINE UNUSED DARK LEATHER FLEECE-LINED DOUBLE GUNSLIP, leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 350-450 119 TRICKER S AN UNUSED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 100-150 120 JO YORATH A NEW AND UNUSED CHOCOLATE LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 180-220 121 A FINE UNUSED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 200-300 122 A FINE UNUSED TAN LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 200-300 123 JO YORATH A NEW AND UNUSED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 180-220 15

124 A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels (could adapted for 31in. barrels), the interior lined with maroon baize, single lock (including key) 70-90 125 BROWNING ARMS A VINYL SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 32in. barrels, the interior lined with light green baize, two brass combination locks 100-150 135 127 JO YORATH AN UNUSED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings 100-150 128 A PAIR OF USED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIPS, each with leather shoulder strap and carry handle, external measurement approx. 48in. 80-120 129 JO YORATH AN UNUSED LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings 100-150 130 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A CANVAS AND LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP, external measurement 50in. 80-120 131 JO YORATH A LEATHER FLEECE-LINED DOUBLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings 220-260 132 JOHN MANTON A MAHOGANY SINGLE PERCUSSION GUNCASE, fitted for 32in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize (cut-out near breech end), a John Manton trade label, two brass clasps, the lid exterior with a central blank brass escutcheon 500-700 133 JO YORATH A LEATHER FLEECE-LINED DOUBLE GUNSLIP, with leather shoulder strap and brass fittings 220-260 134 A LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a copy of a Holland & Holland trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with brass plaque 100-150 135 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE WITH CANVAS AND LEATHER OUTER COVER, fitted for 30in. barrels, Charges label handwritten with gun serial numbers 22878 and 23063 (see Lots 1412 and 1413 for these guns), with some accessories including two bone striker pots, four nickel plated pots, nickel plated oil bottle, cartridge extractor, chamber brush, two leather pouches and a modern J. Purdey & Sons turnscrew and cleaning rod 500-700 136 A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels (could adapt to 32in.), the interior lined with red baize, central brass push-button lock (key missing), the lid exterior with D.H. de T 200-300 137 A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER FULL-LENGTH RIFLE CASE, internally measuring 45 1/2in., the interior lined with red baize, a leather goldtooled Alexander Henry, & Co. trade label, brass lock (key missing), handle damaged, the lid exterior with GUY HOLFORD BENSON 200-300 138 WESTLEY RICHARDS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, a Westley Richards trade label, glass oil bottle, cleaning rod, brass push-button lock (including key), the lid exterior embossed with H. PHILIPSON 300-500 Please see Lot No. 1703 for the No.2 gun (with extra barrels) of the pair 139 A CANVAS AND LEATHER FULL-LENGTH ROOK-RIFLE CASE, internally measuring 36in., the interior lined with red baize, a Holland & Holland trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials J.E.S. 200-300 16

140 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a James Purdey trade label, a Charges label for serial no. 20702 / 3, central brass push-button lock (key missing), the lid exterior with a blank brass escutcheon 300-500 141 ARMY & NAVY A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with red baize, an Army & Navy trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials G.W.S. 100-150 142 THOMAS WILD A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, a red leather gold-tooled Thomas Wild trade label, single lock (key missing) 150-250 143 E.J. CHURCHILL A LIGHTWEIGHT VC SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 25in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, a leather gold-tooled E.J. Churchill trade label, two brass locks (keys missing), the lid exterior with the initials F.S.S. 100-150 144 A BRADY TYPE LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, two locks (keys missing) 80-120 145 W.J. JEFFERY & Co. Ltd. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with red baize, a W.J. Jeffery & Co. trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials R.G.B. 200-300 146 GEORGE GIBBS A TWIN BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER FULL-LENGTH RIFLE CASE, fitted for two 47in. rifles, the interior lined with red baize, a George Gibbs trade label, brass lock (needs attention, key missing), handle needs attention, the lid exterior with the initials R.W.M. 150-250 147 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A BRADY LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in. barrel (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with red baize, brass lock (including key), the lid exterior with the initials J.L.D. 150-250 148 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A BRADY LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in. barrel (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with red baize, brass lock (including key), the lid exterior with the initials J.L.D. 150-250 149 A BRADY TYPE LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 27in. barrel (could adapt to 28in.), the interior lined with maroon baize, trade label missing, brass lock (including key) 150-250 150 JOHN DICKSON A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE SMALL-BORE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, ther interior lined with maroon baize, a John Dickson trade label, two brass locks (keys missing) 150-250 151 THOMAS BOSS A BRASS-BOUND TWO-TIER DOUBLE PERCUSSION GUNCASE, fitted for 32in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, Thomas Boss trade label, brass lock (key missing) two brass clasps, the lid exterior with a central blank brass escutcheon 400-600 Donald Dallas has kindly supplied us with details of research he has undertaken on this unusual case: THOMAS BOSS TWO TIER GUN CASE FOR GUNS NO. 640 AND NO. 1476 This case was originally housed a tubelock double gun no. 640 of 1845, it had Parkin barrels. This gun was ordered by A.L. Goddard, The Lawn, Swindon. He also gave his address as 38 Jermyn Street, London. Goddard appears to have had a Lancaster gun and I think this was fitted into this case. On the 9th July 1856, Goddard ordered a double 13- bore no. 1476 to be fitted in Mr. Goddard s own tray case to be refurbished as new. To be finished not later than 7th August. Mr. Goddard will take 10 for his Lancaster gun and not less. Mr. Goddard made a present of this gun to his brother Mr. F.J. Goddard, 80th Regiment. Weight 6Ibs 14oz. 15 allowed for old tubelock gun by Boss. The number 640 appears to have been the only number stamped on the case prior to 1476. The case dates from 1845 and when it was refurbished in 1856, the more up to date Boss label was pasted over the original label. When no. 1476 was put in the case, no 640 was sold back to Boss and it appears that only no. 1476 was resident in the case 152 THOMAS BOSS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK SINGLE PERCUSSION GUNCASE, fitted for a 32in. barrel, the interior lined with green baize (moth damage cut out), a Thomas Boss trade label, brass lock (key missing), two brass clasps, the lid exterior with a central brass escutcheon 200-300 153 COGSWELL & HARRISON A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, the lid interior with a Cogswell & Harrison trade label, brass lock (key missing), 100-150 154 A BRADY LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, the interior lined with maroon baize, a pair of 12-bore snap-caps, two-piece cleaning rod, brass lock (including key), 150-250 155 PIETRO BERETTA A LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE WITH PROVISION FOR EXTRA BARRELS, fitted for two sets of 32in. over and under barrels, the interior lined with green baize, a Pietro Beretta trade label, a pair of 12-bore snap-caps, two-piece cleaning rod, brass lock (key missing) 250-350 17

156 ASPREY A FULL LENGTH CANVAS RIFLE CASE, fitted for a rifle of approx. 45in. overall length (could be adapted to 47in.), green canvas with leather corners, straps and handle, green baize interior with Asprey trade label, horn-handled brass cleaning rod, Asprey selvyt cloth and oil can 300-500 157 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, brass, lock (key missing) 100-150 158 A RARE LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, brass lock (key missing), leather carry handle 250-300 159 COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a Cogswell & Harrison trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with E. PARKER 150-200 160 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in. barrels (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with green baize, a Holland & Holland leather gold-tooled trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with R.C. GREENLEES 250-350 161 A MID 19TH CENTURY FITTED OAK CASE FOR A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WITH ANDREW MALOCH, STERLING LABEL, possibly originally for a 30in. Deane Adams or John Dickson gun, with tan brown chequered pattern embossed leatherette lining, compartments for turn-screws, rods, caps, wads and flasks (many compartments loose), hook and key closure (key missing) and containing a number of period tools including nipple keys, funnels, measures and a cap-tin marked to Dickson along with a capper-decapper device 250-350 162 BRADY A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, brass lock (key missing) 150-200 163 BOSS & CO. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER MOTORCASE, fitted for 29in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a Boss & Co. trade label, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials D.F.C. 400-600 164 A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, the interior lined with green velvet, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials G.G.S. 200-300 165 A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, (could adapt to 30in.), the interior lined with red baize, a Holland & Holland trade label, brass lock (key missing) 150-250 166 JO YORATH AN UNUSED ZEBRA SKIN FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP TOGETHER WITH A MATCHING CARTRIDGE BAG, shoulder straps and brass fittings 500-700 167 AN UNUSED PINK LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP TOGETHER WITH MATCHING CARTRIDGE BAG, shoulder straps and brass fittings 200-300 168 AN UNUSED YELLOW LEATHER FLEECE-LINED SINGLE GUNSLIP WITH MATCHING CARTRIDGE BAG, shoulder straps, brass fittings 200-300 180 BRADY A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 350 cartridges, the lid interior lined with maroon baize, five leather lifters, four removable dividers, brass lock (including key) 350-450 181 A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 500 cartridges, the lid interior lined with red baize (some moth damage), a leather gold-tooled C.S. Rosson & Co. trade label, five oak removable dividers, six leather lifters, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials F.W.R. 400-600 182 RAY WARD GUNSMITH A LEATHER SUEDE-LINED CARTRIDGE BAG, for approx. 150 cartridges, with fast-loading pockets, canvas and leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 80-120 183 JOHN BLANCH & SON A BRASS-BOUND PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 250 cartridges, the interior lined with green baize, a John Blanch trade label, four removable oak dividers, five leather lifters (one broken), brass lock (key missing) 400-600 18

184 A FINE UNUSED LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, for approx. 75 cartridges, canvas and leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 100-150 185 RAY WARD GUNSMITHS A CANVAS AND LEATHER SUEDE-LINED CARTRIDGE BAG, for approx. 100 cartridges, with fast-loader front, canvas and leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 80-120 252 186 A FINE UNUSED LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, for approx. 75 cartridges, canvas and leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 100-150 187 HARRODS LTD. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 450 cartridges, the lid interior lined with maroon baize, a leather gold-tooled Harrods Ltd. trade label, six leather lifters, five oak removable dividers, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with the initials E.R.B. 300-500 188 WILLIAM S. POOLE A LEATHER 12-BORE FAST-LOADER CARTRIDGE HOLDER approx. 50 cartridge capacity, leather shoulder strap 80-120 189 A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 300 cartridges, the interior lined with green canvas, four removable dividers, five leather lifters, brass lock (key missing) 300-500 190 WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 400 cartridges, the lid interior lined with green baize, a Westley Richards trade label, five oak dividers, six leather lifters, brass lock (including key), the lid exterior with a central brass escutcheon with D.V.R. 400-600 191 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 300 cartridges, the interior lined with blue baize and blue canvas, brass lock (including key), the lid exterior with A.S. HAY 300-500 192 JO YORATH AN UNUSED YELLOW LEATHER SUEDE LINED CARTRIDGE BAG, with canvas and leather shoulder strap, brass fittings 100-150 200 A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF A KUDU BULL (TRAGELAPHUS STREPSICEROS), with approx. 52in. horns, 11 1/2in. circumference 150-200 201 A VINTAGE TIGER SKIN, measuring approx. 103in. x 76in. 250-350 202 A VINTAGE ZEBRA (EQUUS QUAGGA) SKIN, un-lined, measuring 80in. x 72in., without head and tail 150-250 203 A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF A CAPE BUFFALO (SYNCERUS CAFFER), with an approx. 11in. boss, approx. 18 3/4in. tip to tip 400-600 204 A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF AN IMPALA (AEPYCEROS MELAMPUS), with approx. 22in. horns and 5 1/2in. circumference, 7 1/2in. tip to tip 180-220 250 JULIAN NOVOROL A FRAMED LIMITED EDITION PRINT OF JUST BEFORE HARVEST, 595 of 750, depicting a flock of low flying pigeons, signed by the artist, measuring approx. 31in. x 24in, mounted in a antique type gilt frame 150-250 251 MIKE WOOD A FINE HAND CARVED AND PAINTED MALE MALLARD DUCK, measuring approx. 15in. x 8in. x 8in. 300-400 252 MIKE WOOD A FINE HAND CARVED AND PAINTED TURTLE DOVE, measuring approx. 13in. x 8in. x 12in. 300-400 19

253 258 257 JULIAN NOVOROL DUCKS DESCENDING OVER COUNTRY WETLANDS, an original oil on canvas, signed by the artist, dated 1990, mounted in a gilt frame, measuring approx. 17 1/2in. x 23in. 500-600 253 A PAIR OF BRONZE STAGS SIGNED BY T. MAIGNIERY, each standing on a rocky prominence and mounted on a black marble oval stand, 30in. high x 14in. wide 700-800 254 A BRONZE OF AN ENGLISH SETTER, on a marble plinth, 11 1/2in. x 5in. x 8in. 100-200 255 JULIAN NOVOROL DUCKS OVER THE MARSH an original oil on canvas signed by the artist, dated 1992, mounted in a gilt frame, measuring approx. 55in. x 40in. 3,000-5,000 256 JULIAN NOVOROL DUCKS TAKING OFF FROM A FLOODED MEADOW, an original oil on canvas, signed by the artist, dated 1984, mounted in a gilt frame, measuring approx. 22in. x 17in. 400-600 258 JULIAN NOVOROL WIGEON MOVING UP CHANNEL an original oil on canvas, signed by the artist, dated 1991, mounted in a gilt frame, measuring approx. 35 1/2in. x 25 1/2in. 800-1,000 259 HAMISH MACKIE A FINE NEW BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A CLIMBING PINE MARTEN, mounted on a marble plinth, signed by the artist, measuring approx. 32in. x 18in. x 8in. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 3,000-5,000 The Pine Marten is the elusive cousin of the more common Ferret and Weasel, all belonging to the Mustelid family. A protected species in the United Kingdom, the Pine Marten was considered extinct in England until very recently, when evidence suggests that some recolonisation from Scotland may have occurred. Hamish s bronze Pine Marten Climbing sculpture shows this shy animal on a tree branch, with his characteristic bushy tail, long body and small rounded ears. It is available in a limited edition of 12. This endangered animal, who once freely roamed our forests, continues to be threatened by loss of habitat and human interference. Hamish s sensitive rendering reminds us what a great loss it would be to our national wildlife if the population of Pine Martens reduces any further 20

260 262 260 HAMISH MACKIE A FINE NEW BRONZE SCULPTURE OF BLACK GROUSE, signed by the artist, measuring approx. 9in. x 13in. x 14in. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 3,000-5,000 261 A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A MOUNTAIN GOAT, mounted on a marble plaque, signed Valton, measuring approx. 9in. x 5in. x 12 1/2in. 400-600 262 HAMISH MACKIE A FINE NEW BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A LEFT AND RIGHT OF GROUSE, one of twelve limited edition, singed and dated by the artist, mounted on a marble plinth, measuring approx. 31in. x 15in. 12in. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 5,000-6,000 263 A LARGE ANTIQUE PORCELAIN PROWLING TIGER, measuring approx. 40in. x 16in. x 16in. 1,000-1,500 265 AN ELECTROFORMED SOLID SILVER RETRIEVER CENTREPIECE, with CS 925 hall marks, showing a labrador with retrieved duck, mounted on a silver plated plinth 300-500 266 A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A CROUCHING LEOPARD, this no. 3 of 20, signed AW, mounted on a marble plaque, measuring approx. 17in. x 5 1/2in. x 6in. 500-700 267 A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF DOGS IN THE FIELD, mounted on a marble plinth, signed BARYE, measuring approx. 9in. x 6in. x 4in. 150-250 268 DAVID WAILER A PAIR OF ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTINGS OF GAME BIRDS AND WILDFOWL IN COUNTRYSIDE SETTINGS, signed by the artist and dated 1982, mounted in antique type frames, each measuring approx. 16in. x 13in. 100-150 264 GIANGALEAZZO GIULIANO A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A BLACK RHINOCEROS, mounted on a wooden plaque, signed by the artist, measuring approx. 18in. x 6in. x 9in. 600-800 21

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301 300 300 S.J. PILLIN, LONDON A SCOTTISH 1831 PATTERN DISMOUNTABLE CROSS-HILTED SWORD, serial no. 99059, bearing the device of a boar s head above the motto NE OBLVISCARIS in a banner on one side and SANS PEUR on the reverse (1st Argyle & Sutherlands), with straight 33in. double-edged blade etched with scrolls within arabesque panels, twin narrow central blind fullers, inlet proof-mark at the forte, plain plated cross-guard with ball-ended quillions, wire-bound fish-skin grip-piece and flat based bun pommel, complete with its leather field scabbard with plated mounts and ball end. 300-500 301 COLT, USA A SCARCE PRESENTATION CASED LIMITED EDITION FREEDOM BOWIE KNIFE, serial no. 83, of 500 produced, with highly polished 10in. bowie blade deeply etched on the left side with two scroll bordered panels bisected by a third panel with an American eagle in flight clutching furled flag, the left outer panel inscribed THE UNITED STATES, THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE, PROTECTED BY HER NOBLE AND BRAVE VOLUNTEERS, the right panel with AMERICANS ASK FOR NOTHING BUT WHAT IS RIGHT AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING THAT IS WRONG, the forte with the COLT SINCE1836 stamp, the reverse plain except for the edition number near the hilt, broad heavy gilded boatshaped cross-guard, gilded hilt and pommel fited with a finely chequered walnut grip-panel inlet with a U.S. shield on the left, the reverse panel plain and smooth, complete with its glass lidded wood display case, the glass etched with the Colt trademark, and FREEDOM BOWIE LIMITED EDITION in the lower left corner and a facsimile of Samuel Colt s signature in the right, the interior of case with a close fitting compartment for the knife lined in blue flock, not supplied with a scabbard 100-200 302 WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD., LONDON A WORLD WAR TWO PRIVATE PURCHASE F.S. KNIFE, circa 1944, with 6 5/8in. stiletto blade possibly cleaned of black finish, the forte etched on one side with the WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD LONDON behind crossed sword trade-mark, the reverse etched with the name of the knife, blacked iron boat-shaped cross-guard, finely machine chequered brass hilt with traces of coppering and bun nut pommel, complete with its brown leather sleeve scabbard with twin leather tabs, nickel chape and Newey pressstud retainer (central portion of belt loop absent, top with user-made buttonhole 100-200 303 A BRITISH ROYAL AIR FORCE OFFICER S 1920 PATTERN DRESS SWORD, UNSIGNED, serial no. 16885, pre World War Two and almost certainly by Wilkinson Sword, London, with straight broad blind-fullered 32 1/2in. blade etched with vacant banners on a background of foliage and contained within arabesque borders, the centres with the RAF eagle on the left side and Royal crest to the right, inlet proofmark and Star of David mark at forte, pierced and gilded half-basket hilt with turned down inner guard, the bowl with a King George device (the roman numeral deliberately removed) and an oval panel with a crowned eagle, white wirebound sharkskin grip, carved back-strap with eagle head pommel and compete with its gilded brass mounted black leather scabbard (gilding worn on scabbard) and bullion sword knot 200-300 24

304 KOJI HARA, JAPAN AN EARLY PRODUCTION HAND ENGRAVED BUSHCRAFT KNIFE, serial no. 510, with highly polished 3 3/4in. drop-point blade, signed by the maker on the left hand side with the serial number on the forte, nickelsilver cross-piece with floral engraving against a blacked background, full-length tang, smooth burl wood grip-scales held with two engraved rivets, the pommel bored with a brass lined lanyard loop hole and complete with a bolstered leather scabbard, the whole appearing unused 350-450 A native of Japan, Koji Hara was born in 1949 in Imari City, and is one of the most travelled of Japanese knifemakers, attending shows throughout his home country as well as the United States and Europe. When he began making his first knives in 1988, they were his versions of Bob Loveless designs (as presented here). Three years later he held a one-man knife show in Seki City, Japan, heart of the production cutlery industry. It was at this point in his career that he realized he had to make and sell knives of his own concept and design if he was going to succeed. In 1994 Koji became a Probationary Member of the American Knifemakers Guild, and in 1997 a Voting Member. During this period he was participating in at least five American shows per year, and shortly after started attending shows in Europe. Annually, this prolific maker attends two knife shows in Japan, often in addition to having a couple of one-man shows, usually in smaller communities where collectors cannot get to visit the larger cities. He feels these small shows enable more and more people to become familiar with custom knives. He has received awards for his folding knives such as Best in Show and Most Innovative in several international knife shows. Koji primarily uses a powdered stainless steel known as Cowry-Y, made by Daido Steel in Japan, for his blades. It holds an excellent cutting edge and polishes to a high mirror finish. Although one of the drawbacks of powdered steel is its weakness towards lateral impact, this can be corrected through proper heat-treating. Koji also makes knives featuring ATS-34, D-2, 440C and other types of steel blades based on customer preference. 305 A RARE WOOD WALL-PLAQUE BEARING THE OATH OF THE HITLER YOUTH ORGANIZATION, serial no. 9159, manufactured between 1933-36, measuring 12 3/4in. wide by 20 1/2in. high, blackened bevel edge, the front printed in polychrome with a mottled brown background also bearing the Weimar Eagle and 18 coats of arms of the various German states, the centre headed WIR WOLLEN (the letters decorated with swastika devices) and with each of the sworn oaths and ideals of the Hitler Youth organisation listed beneath, the reverse with round inked stamp believed of the official German art department, Munich with a central single sig-rune, lower down printed with the serial number 200-300 305 306 THREE SCARCE BRITISH BAYONETS, the first a Second Pattern Baker, with spear tipped 23in. blade signed CRAVEN, ribbed brass hilt with D shaped knuckle-bow and push button release-catch, the second for the Lancaster Oval Bore Sappers & Miners carbine, with quill-tipped 23 3/4in. blade, brass hilt, the pommel marked V over B. COY over RH over 13, with chequered composite scales, the last a saw-backed Martini-Henry artillery carbine bayonet with blind fullered 25 1/2in. blade. iron D shaped knuckle-bow and composite chequered grips, all with wear and corrosion, all missing scabbards 200-300 307 A CHINESE PELLET CROSSBOW probably early to mid 19th century, with distinctive serpentine shaped stock, laminated horn prod, large rectangular wire fore-sight (rear-sight absent), bone trigger and remnants of the original double string 300-500 307 308 HILL & SON, LONDON A SCARCE SPORTSMAN S MULTI-BLADED LOCKING CLASP-KNIFE, circa 1875, with large folding and locking 5in. spear-point blade signed at the forte HILL & SON, the reverse with 4 HAYMARKET S.W., the same side also with folding de-scaler and button-hook, the reverse with small blade, gouge (tip re-profiled) and cork-screw together with the thumbcatch for the locking blade, fully chequered dark horn scales, milled edge brass bolsters, the narrow end of the knife with rounded nickel silver mount, the broad end with provision for toothpick and tweezers (absent) and a folding pair of scissors, vacant rectangular escutcheon and white metal suspension loop 300-500 25

310 312 311 312 309 A LIGHT DRAGOON CAVALRY SABRE, MODEL PRUSSIAN BLUCHER 1796 PATTERN, first quarter of the 19th century, with 32 1/2in. strongly curved single edged blade, P shaped iron knuckle-bow with straight cross-guard and turned down quillion, twin broad langets, plain iron dove s head back-strap and ribbed leather grip (wire binding absent), complete with its iron scabbard, the whole darkly stained 280-320 310 A GOOD 1 1/4in. BRONZE MUZZLE-LOADING SIGNALLING CANNON OR MINUTE GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, last half of the 19th century, with banded 22 1/2in. barrel including cascabel, reduced trunnions and fitted to an oak four wheel trolley of the naval style (some wear to the solid wheels) 1,000-1,500 311 A BRITISH CAVALRY OFFICER S 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE WITH BLUE AND GILT BLADE, UNSIGNED, almost certainly Solingen produced, with curving broad shallow blind fullered 33in. blade, the first two thirds decorated with etched floral designs, royal crests, trophies and depictions of cavalrymen all on a blue and gilt ground (much blue and gilt remaining), the remainder polished bright, iron P shaped knucklebow, straight cross-guard with turned down quillion and twin broad langets, iron doveshead pommel with integral back-strap and fishskin bound grip-piece (wire binding absent), complete with its iron scabbard (scabbard distressed) 500-800 312 A LARGE GERMAN N.S.D.A.P. BANNER TOGETHER WITH AN ARMBAND, the first possibly for a podium or building, rectangular, the red material with printed one-sided central black swastika on an applied white circle, measuring approximately 60in. wide by 144in. long, colours bright but some small moth holes and isolated staining, working repair to one corner; the armband of typical form, three piece construction with the folded swastika applied to a white circle applied to a red felt band and retaining its original RZM paper label 500-700 A note accompanies this lot which states that the Banner was captured in 1944 during an engagement in Antwerp. The story reads: During the fighting about Antwerp in the autumn of 1944 a number of small forts were used by the Germans to defend the city. On the day that Antwerp fell, one of these Forts was the scene of a minor engagement which resulted in the capture of a Nazi banner. A number of Military Police and a few sappers from Div. HQ. had found that a small Fort on the outskirts of the city was still in enemy hands and thus they decided to drive the enemy out. However, the entrance to the Fort was blocked by a strong timber gate and as the attackers only had small arms the fight soon became a stalemate. The sapper NCO was about to leave in search of some explosive when the Senior Chaplain (Rev Prebendary L.J. Blashford-Snell) and the ADMS to the Division arrived in a jeep. There was very little activity in the Fort and it was thought that the enemy must be running out of ammunition. Thus, this truly all arms force decided upon a novel method of attack. The plan was that the RMP should give covering fire while the sappers, the Padre and the Doctor charged the gate with the jeep. The jeep was then lined up for the assault and as the RMP fired a volley of pistol shots at the Fort, this battering ram was sent hurtling at the gate. With a great crash the timbers flew apart and the battered vehicle shot through into a small courtyard. The defenders were taken by surprise and only a few put up a fight. As the attackers pursued the enemy through the buildings, the Padre, who only ever thought of the men s welfare, decided to locate the Officer s Mess and capture the rations. As he entered the dining room of the Mess he saw a German soldier hurriedly wrapping the Mess silver in a huge Nazi banner. By sheer chance the Padre found himself to be carrying a tyre lever with which he was able to persuade the German to surrender. There was very little food left in the Mess but apparently a good wine cellar still existed and the stocks were soon depleted by the victors. 26

313 A SCARCE BRONZE ISSUE OF DAVISON S NILE MEDAL TOGETHER WITH A BRONZE WELLINGTON HALFPENNY TOKEN, struck by Nelson s own prize agent, Alexander Davison to celebrate Nelson s victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, 47mm in diameter, the front depicting a figure of Peace caressing a shield decorated with a portrait of Nelson, the reverse showing the British fleet at Aboukir Bay, the edge inscribed with the maker s details (generally good and unpolished, the edge with some minor denting and pitting, evidence of solder possibly from a previous suspender), contained within a later glazed metal frame, the Wellington Halfpenny token struck after the battle of Salamanca in 1812 and featuring a portrait of Wellington, the reverse with battle honours CUIDAD RODRIGO, BADAJOZ & SALAMANCA, (slightly rubbed, pierced for suspension) 200-300 314 314 EX PROPERTY OF LORD GEORGE GORDON AN HISTORIC BRITISH 1786 PATTERN STYLE SWORD, with single edged broad fullered 33in. spear-point blade, kidney shaped brass guard, originally double-sided, one side now cut flat for wall-mounting, the knuckle-guard and quillion broken off and absent, faceted urn pommel and wood grip missing binding, the grip inscribed THIS SWORD WAS WORN BY LORD GEORGE GORDON DURING THE ANTI-PAPIST RIOTS AND BROKEN AT THE BURNING OF NEWGATE, 1780 350-500 George Gordon was born in London on the 26th December, 1751, the third and youngest son of the 3rd Duke Gordon. After completing his education at Eton, he joined the Navy in 1763 aged only 12, quickly promoting to Lieutenant. Unfortunately, his modern thinking and constant arguing with his superiors to increase the living standards and welfare of sailors forced his career into stagnation and after failing to gain promotion to command his own vessel he resigned his commission in 1772. Despite appearing to others as unfocused and flighty, Gordon, now Lord George, decided to enter politics and contest the seat of Inverness-shire. In order to stamp out someone who he thought to be an impertinent little upstart, his opponent in Inverness-shire, General Fraser, bought him the safe seat of Luggershall (basically as a bribe) so he would not contest the county. Considered of little importance and removed to the other end of the country, Lord George entered the Houses of Parliament where he was soon to make a name for himself, becoming a staunch supporter of American independence (at this point the American war of Independence was raging) and arguing with just about everyone from the then Prime Minister to his own supporters. His next target was the Catholics In 1779 Lord George organised The Protestant Association, appointing himself as the head. Its main purpose was to repeal the Papist Act of 1778, which had restored civil rights and liberties to certain Catholics prepared to swear an allegiance to the Crown. Things came to a head on the 2nd June 1780 when he headed a crowd of around 50,000 protesters that proceeded to march from St George s Fields, just south of London with a petition demanding the revocation of Catholic rights, towards the Houses of Parliament. Upon reaching Westminster a huge riot broke out, with the crowd initially appearing to disperse, but over the next few days roaming gangs of protesters destroyed several Roman Catholic chapels, pillaged many private Catholic dwellings, freed prisoners from all the jails, attacked the Bank of England and several other public buildings. Lord George s own mob went one step further at Newgate Prison by setting it alight as well. The army was called, and around 450-500 people were killed or wounded before the unrest was quelled. Lord George was arrested and charged with High Treason. Because of his title, he was comfortably imprisoned in the Tower of London and allowed to receive visitors who included the Methodist leader, the Rev. John Wesley. Strongly defended by his cousin, Lord Erskine, he was soon acquitted on the grounds that he had no treasonable intent. Events were to turn downhill rapidly however. In 1786 he was excommunicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury for refusing to bear witness in an ecclesiastical suit; and in 1787 he was convicted of defaming Marie Antoinette, the French ambassador and the administration of justice in England. He was, however, permitted to withdraw from the court without bail, and made his escape to the Netherlands. He also converted to Judaism. On account of representations from the Court of Versailles, he was commanded to leave France, and, on returning to England was apprehended and in January 1788 sentenced to five years imprisonment in Newgate with some harsh additional conditions. Despite this he was a model prisoner and a great comfort to others imprisoned with him. He served out his sentence, and in 1793 left Newgate. Unfortunately for him, he took with him a gift from the prison - typhoid fever- to which he succumbed aged 42 in November 1793. 27

315 315 A FINE JAPANESE KATANA IN TACHI MOUNTS WITH PAPERWORK, attributed to Hokkyo circa 1640, with curving 29in. re-polished blade, unsigned tang with three mount holes, the habaki engraved with a circular mon, the whole contained within a shira-saya, together with a court mounting, the hilt bound in green cotton, gilded mounts and tsuba, black lacquered saya, the top half bound in green cotton over a gilt embroidered material with twin en-suite suspension mounts (fragile) complete with a wood keeper blade and signed blue and buff papers 3,000-5,000 317 317 A JAPANESE KATANA circa 1820 and attributed to Mino province, with curved 28in. blade, blacked silver habaki, unsigned tang, iron carved and moulded tsuba with gilt detail, black silk-bound hilt swamped in the centre, with gilt menuki and iron mounts, complete with its matt black lacquered scabbard in imitation of woodgrain, black cotton binding and moulded drag 600-800 316 316 A GOOD DOUBLE-DECAL GERMAN M35 HELMET FOR THE WEHRMACHT, possibly pre-war, finished in dark olive-green with nation and eagle decals remaining, complete with its liner and chinstrap, the inner rim stamped HS66 to the left and 554 to rear. 600-800 28

318 320 318 A SCARCE 1805 PATTERN BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER S SWORD, UNSIGNED, circa 1810, with straight single-edged broad fullered spearpoint blade engraved with floral and naval devices (rubbed, some mild staining), brass stirrup hilt (some age cracks, traces of gilding), the broad langets with raised carved fouled anchors, back-strap with carved lion head pommel, ribbed ivory grip with wire binding, complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard (leather renewed in antiquity) 500-700 319 A JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO OFFICER S KATANA, possibly naval issue, with arsenal made 26 1.2in. unsigned blade, silvered habaki, plain semi-oval iron tsuba, khaki coloured cotton binding over imitation rayskin ground, shin-gunto type fittings to hilt and the brown lacquered scabbard 400-600 320 A RARE FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER S SWORD WITH CONSULATE PERIOD HILT, SIGNED B.S.B. circa 1800, the re-blacked narrow diamond cross section 32 1/2in. blade with traces of engraved detail and signed at the forte B.S.B., carved and moulded gilded brass hilt, the knuckle-bow gadrooned along the inner edge, outer shell guard carved with a trophy of flags bordered by floral carving, central oval panel with dot border and central fouled anchor and Imperial eagle device, slab-sided chequered ebony grip with carved tramline edges and slightly cranked pommel carved with anchors to the sides and gadrooned cap, complete with its brass mounted black leather scabbard (leather possibly renewed in antiquity) 500-700 29

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321 DRURY, LONDON AN HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT NAVAL 1805 REGULATION TYPE MIDSHIPMAN S SWORD, the blade circa 1806, 32in. in length with broad fuller (traces of Georgian style engraving), the back edge of blade marked JOSEPH WILLIAM CRABBE (sic) HMS UNITE spear point, the P shaped gilded brass hilt with turned down quillion and broad langets, replacement white sharkskin grip, gilded brass doveshead backstrap and pommel, complete with its gilded brass mounted black leather scabbard (leather renewed), the locket with raised shied escutcheon signed DRURY, 52 STRAND LONDON, together with paperwork and research on Crabb and the sword. 1,500-2,500 Provenance: Joseph William Crabb (the additional e at the end of his name is attributed to an over zealous engraver) entered the Navy on September 4th 1801 as a Midshipman, serving on board the Royal Sovereign, the 100 gun flagship of the channel fleet of Sir Henry Harvey, under Captain Baggett. He then served under various captains, mainly in the Mediterranean. Around 1807 he found himself serving on a frigate The Chiffonne under a Captain P. Campbell. The pair transferred to another frigate, The Unite, upon which Crabb served until October 1815. In 1809 he was promoted to Lieutenant, and in 1810, whilst in pursuit of an enemy vessel, he received a serious wound to the groin caused by a Langridge shot, an early type of canister shot firing approximately 1in. diameter iron balls, one of which remained lodged inside him for the rest of his life. Involved in the capture of numerous French vessels whilst commanding the Unites own boats, he served on board as the senior Lieutenant until 1815, finishing his career on the Orontes under Captain Cochrane in 1816. Because of Crabb s distinguished service he was placed on Reserve half pay, and in 1848 was awarded the Naval General Service Medal for actions carried out in 1811. Promoted to Commander in 1851 under the order of the Council, one of only 50 lieutenants to be so treated, he remained on the Reserve list until his death in mid 1877. History of the Unite In 1788, the French ship Imperieuse cruised in the Middle East, followed by the Aegean Sea for the two following years. She performed another cruise off the Middle East before returning to Toulon. On 11 October 1793, Imperieuse was captured off La Spezia by HMS Captain and the Spanish ship of the line Bahama following the Raid on Genoa. The Royal Navy subsequently commissioned Imperieuse as the fifth rate frigate HMS Imperieuse, entering service in 1795 and operating in the West Indies off Martinique and Surinam for most of the French Revolutionary Wars under the command of Captain John P. Beresford. Imperieuse returned to Britain at the Peace of Amiens. When the Napoleonic Wars started, Imperieuse was renamed Unite and returned to service in the Mediterranean. The frigate was under the command of Captain Chaloner Ogle as one of Nelson scouts, but not present at Trafalgar; instead, she lay unmasted in Lisbon harbour. Unite, Melpomene and Weazel shared in the capture of the Buona Esperanza on 19 July 1807 and then the Bizarro on 21 August. The bankruptcy of the prize agents meant that some prize money was not distributed until 21 years later, in 1828. The fourth and final payment for Bizarro did not occur until July 1850. Under Captain Patrick Campbell, Unite was the first frigate to enter the Adriatic Sea and during the spring of 1808 captured a string of French and Italian gunboats and coastal merchant vessels, notably the 16-gun sisterbrigs Ronco, Teulié and Nettuno, the first on 2 May 1808 off Cape Promontore, Istria, and then the second two on 1 June 1808 off Zara. Campbell reported no casualties in the capture of Ronco. Teulié lost five men killed and 16 wounded before she surrendered; Nettuno lost seven killed, two drowned, and 13 wounded. The Royal Navy took all three into service, Ronco under the name HMS Tuscan, Teulié under the name HMS Roman, and Nettuno under the name HMS Cretan. On 19 May 1810 Unite captured the French privateer Du Guay Trouin of 10 guns and 116 men. By 1811 Unite was still operating in the Mediterranean, under Captain Chamberlayne. On 31 March 1811, Unite and Ajax encountered a French squadron comprising the frigates Adrienne and Amélie, and the armed transport French corvette Dromadaire. Ajax captured Dromadaire, while the frigates managed to escape to Portoferraio. Captain Otway of Ajax reported that Dromadaire was frigate-built and sailed remarkably well. Her cargo consisted of 15,000 shot and shells of various sizes and 90 tons of gunpowder. Apparently Napoleon Bonaparte intended them as a present for Hammuda ibn Ali, the Bey of Tunis. Admiral Sir Charles Cotton, commander in chief of the British Mediterranean Fleet, decided to buy her and her stores for the Royal Navy. On 1 May, Unite participated in the destruction of the French vessels Giraffe, Nourrice, and an armed merchant man sheltering near the island at Sagone, with the help of HMS Pomone and HMS Scout. Throughout the summer she continued to operate off the mouth of the Tiber and in the autumn she was once again sent to the Adriatic, participating in the Action of 29 November 1811 at which she captured the armed storeship Persanne. On 16 June 1812 boats from Unite, Orlando and Cerberus captured three vessels all from eighty to one hundred tons in the small port of Badisea, near Otranto. On 9 November 1812 Unite was in sight when Furieuse captured Nebrophonus. By 1815, Unite was back in Britain in reserve at Deptford and she remained there until converted for harbour service in 1832. Between 1841 and 1858, she was used as a prison hulk. The ship was eventually broken up in January 1858 at Chatham Dockyard. According to notes from the National Maritime Museum (included), this regulation Midshipmans sword was probably modified on Crabb s request whilst he was on the Reserve list. Rather than purchasing a new sword, this one has been updated with a replacement grip from an1827 pattern version. The scabbard was repaired by Wilkinsons in the 1960 s. 31

323 322 322 R.G. LAWRIE, GLASGOW & EDINBURGH A GOOD SCOTTISH DRESS DIRK TOGETHER WITH A SILVER-MOUNTED SKEIN-DUBH BY ANOTHER, the first circa 1910, with typical 10 3/4in. single edged blade, false edged at the spear tip and with scallop back, the back face signed R.G. LAWRIE, GLASGOW & EDINBURGH along the edge, short blind fuller near hilt, carved and moulded white-metal guardmount featuring raised thistles, basketweave carved bog-oak hilt with cranked pommel mounted with a cherry red cairngorm in a white-metal crown mount, complete with its en-suite scabbard with vacant panel at locket, signed reverse, two further chased and moulded mounts for eating utensils and en-suite chape, the two utensils with en-suite hilts and orange cairngorm stone pommels (some damage to scabbard edges), the second hallmarked for Edinburgh 1907 with the maker mark W.D. & CO and also of typical form with ball finial pommel, the celtic ribbon engraved throat monogrammed J.T. 800-1,000 323 A GOOD SCRIMSHAWED GUNNER S COW-HORN, circa 1800, fully scrimshawed with mainly royal coat of arms including George III and possibly the House of Habsburg but with many other smaller devices, some vacant, possibly unfinished, and various shield shapes with initials, age flaking and wear to outer edge with resultant loss to detail, metal charge-cup to nozzle and wood plug to base, one suspension ring absent 300-500 324 A SCARCE CASED SOUTH AFRICAN COMMEMORATIVE FOLDING POCKET-KNIFE, circa 1890, 3 1/2in. overall closed, the bronze scales on one side with embossed depictions of Kruger and De Wet, the reverse with the coat of arms of the Transvaal and Orange Free-State and inscribed TRANSVAAL, LENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT. ORANGE-FREIST, with large and small folding blades marked MADE IN GERMANY G. FELIX, SOLINGEN (remainder obscured), folding corkscrew to reverse, complete with its jade green velvet lined blue leatherette box (clasp incomplete) 80-120 325 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A LIMITED EDITION BOXED F.S. KNIFE, MODEL D-DAY 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE, manufactured in 1994, with 7in. polished stiletto blade etched with a winged figure of Liberty and THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD, AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN, AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM, the forte etched with the the knife model, the reverse with 1944-1994 in a banner and TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION OVERLORD AND NEPTUNE, THE ALLIED LANDINGS ON THE COAST OF FRANCE ON D-DAY, THE 6TH JUNE 1944 and the maker s trademark at the forte, gilded boat-shaped cross-guard, gilded ribbed metal hilt, not supplied with a scabbard, together with its green leatherette presentation box with Wilkinson s trademark to the satin of the lid lining and the tray lined in green velvet, as new 150-250 326 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A SCARCE BOXED PRESENTATION 200TH ANNIVERSARY PONIARD FOR EMPLOYEES, manufactured in 1972, with polished narrow 10 3/4in. blade etched with scrolls and the manufacturer s trademark on one side along with a central panel etched 1772-1972, the reverse plain, moulded gilt cross-guard with rolled and carved quillions, ivorine smooth grip swelling just below the centre and turned end-piece with vertical tear-drop pommel, complete with its black leather scabbard with gilded mounts and together with its dark red leatherette case, the lid with a brass plaque reading PRESENTED TO E.l.h. CROSBY ESQ. BY WILKINSON SWORD LTD. ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMPANY S BI-CENTENARY 1972, the interior with pale satin lined lid and red velvet covered tray, slight storage discolouration only 100-200 32

327 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE PONIARD, MODEL 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS LIBERATION, manufactured in 1970, with polished narrow 10 3/4in. blade etched with scrolls, a figure of Neptune and the manufacturer s trademark on one side along with a central panel etched TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS LIBERATION 1945-1979, the reverse plain, moulded gilt cross-guard with rolled and carved quillions, ivorine smooth grip swelling just below the centre and turned end-piece with vertical tear-drop pommel, complete with its black leather scabbard with gilded mounts, light marks and storage discolouration 100-150 328 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON AN UNIDENTIFIED BOXED COMMEMORATIVE KNIFE, believed circa 1970, with polished narrow 10 3/4in. blade etched with scrolls and the manufacturer s trademark on one side along with a central panel etched with depiction of Windsor Castle, the reverse plain, moulded gilt cross-guard with rolled and carved quillions, smooth walnut grip swelling just below the centre and turned end-piece with vertical tear-drop pommel mounted with an enamelled shield with the London coat of arms, together with its dark red leatherette case, the interior with pale satin lined lid with Wilkinson s trade mark in gilt and a red velvet covered tray, gilt fading on knife, some slight marking to hilt 100-200 329 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A LIMITED EDITION BOXED F.S. KNIFE, MODEL OPERATION DESERT STORM COMMEMORATIVE, serial no. 28, manufactured in 1991, with 7in. polished stiletto blade etched with foliage and a flowing banner with OPERATION DESERT STORM 17TH JANUARY 1991, and the maker s trademark at the forte, the reverse with a similar banner etched HER MAJESTY S ARMED FORCES DEFENDING WORLD FREEDOM the forte etched with the the knife model, polished blacked boat-shaped cross-guard and ribbed metal hilt, not supplied with a scabbard, together with its green leatherette presentation box with Wilkinson s trademark to the satin of the lid lining and the tray lined in olive green velvet, as new 150-250 330 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A BOXED LIMITED EDITION PONIARD, MODEL OLYMPIC GAMES COMMEMORATIVE, manufactured in 1996, with polished narrow 10 3/4in. blade etched with a flowing banner marked with the names and dates of every Olympic games from 1896 to 1996 and the manufacturer s trademark on one side, the reverse similar but with the names and dates of every Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994, carved and moulded gilt cross-guard in the form of an eagle with spread drooping wings, the wing-tips terminating in laurel leaves and berries, smooth walnut grip swelling just below the centre, the end-piece with carved bishops mitre pommel, not supplied with a scabbard, complete with its red leatherette box with satin lined lid bearing the Wilkinson trademark, the tray lined in burgundy velvet, appearing unused 150-200 331 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A BOXED COMMEMORATIVE PONIARD, MODEL WORLD WAR II FIFTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY, manufactured in 1995, with polished narrow 10 3/4in. blade etched with the inscription PEACE COMMANDS A HIGH PRICE - FREEDOM HAS NEVER BEEN FREE. TO ALL THOSE WHO FOUGHT, WORKED AND SUFFERED; AND PAID WITH THEIR LIVES TO BRING PEACE TO THE WORLD 50 YEARS AGO, AND TO ALL THOSE WHO DEFEND OUR PEACE TODAY, THIS BLADE IS GRATEFULLY DEDICATED together with 1945-1995, the reverse with TO CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION SINCE THE YEAR 1945 WHEN HOSTILITIES BETWEEN NATIONS FINALLY HALTED WITH THE ENDING OF WORLD WAR II along with PEACE AND VIGILANCE with a depiction of a shepherd with his dog and the manufacturer s trademark at the forte, carved and moulded gilt cross-guard in the form of an eagle with spread drooping wings, the wing-tips terminating in foliage and berries, smooth walnut grip swelling just below the centre, the end-piece with a shaped pommel carved with a world map, not supplied with a scabbard, complete with its red leatherette box with satin lined lid bearing the Wilkinson trademark, the tray lined in burgundy velvet, appearing unused 150-250 332 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A LIMITED EDITION HUNTING HANGER, MODEL U.S. INDEPENDENCE BI-CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE, manufactured for the U.S. market in 1981, the slightly curved twin fullered single edged 21in. blade etched along the edge with the name and year of every major battle fought during the American War of Independence 1775-1781, each battle separated by crossed sabers, both sides of the blade with Wilkinsons trademark, plated ribbed mount at the ricasso, carved and moulded silver-gilt cross-guard with turned forwards and back quillions, spirally carved and wire bound ivorine grip with carved pommel, no scabbard, some wear to plating and minor marks to blade 100-200 333 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A BOXED COMMEMORATIVE PONIARD, MODEL D-DAY FIFTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY, manufactured in 1994, with polished narrow 10 3/4in. blade etched with the inscription THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD, AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN, AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM, the forte etched with a Wilkinson starburst, the tip with a depiction of a winged Liberty figure, the reverse with 1944-1994 in a banner and TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION OVERLORD AND NEPTUNE, THE ALLIED LANDINGS ON THE COAST OF FRANCE ON D-DAY, THE 6TH JUNE 1944 and the maker s trademark at the forte, carved and gilded drooping cross-guard mounted with polychromatic D-Day shield device, smooth walnut grip swelling just below the centre, the end-piece with a stylised fleur-d-lys pommel, not supplied with a scabbard, complete with its red leatherette box with satin lined lid bearing the Wilkinson trademark, the tray lined in burgundy velvet, appearing unused 150-250 33

334 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A BOXED LIMITED EDITION F.S. KNIFE, MODEL FALKLANDS ISLAND VICTORY, serial no. 860, manufactured in 1982-83, with 7in. polished blued stiletto blade etched with a gilded image of British paratroopers within a gilt border, the reverse with standing paratrooper raising a Union Jack above a newspaper and scroll declaring VICTORY IN THE FALKLANDS and the maker s trademark at the forte, gilded boatshaped cross-guard, gilded ribbed metal hilt, not supplied with a scabbard, together with its red leatherette presentation box with Wilkinson s trademark to the satin of the lid lining along with the gilt wording THE FALKLANDS ONCE MORE UNDER THE GOVERNMENT DESIRED BY THEIR INHABITANTS - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN - MAJOR GENERAL JEREMY MOORE - JUNE 1982 the tray lined in burgundy velvet, as new 150-250 335 WILKINSON SWORD LTD., LONDON A BOXED LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE PONIARD, MODEL QUEEN ELIZABETH II RUBY JUBILEE, serial no. 008, manufactured in 1992, with 10 3/4in. polished blued stiletto blade etched with an arabesque border surrounding a line of roses and the legend IN CELEBRATION OF THE RUBY JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1952-1992 in gilt, the forte etched with the manufacturer s trademark, the reverse with a similar border and roses but with 40 bisected by a crown instead of the inscription, also in gilt, carved cross-guard with drooping quillions, smooth swollen ivorine grip and stylised fleur-d-lys pommel, not supplied with a scabbard, together with its red leatherette presentation box with Wilkinson s trademark to the satin of the lid lining and the tray lined in burgundy velvet, as new 150-250 336 A DAMASCUS CHOPPER, measuring 4in. from butt to bit, integral tang, mammoth grip scales, lanyard hole, with leather head cover 85-125 337 A DAMASCUS CLIP-POINT KNIFE, 3 3/4in. blade, damascus guard, walnut one-piece handle, lanyard hole, in its leather sheath 80-120 338 A DAMASCUS CLIP-POINT KNIFE, 4 1/2in. blade, brass guard, mammoth grip scales, lanyard hole, in its leather sheath 85-125 350 R. JOHNSTON, LONDON A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD WITH BLUE AND GILT BLADE, Georgian, circa 1800, with concave triangular cross-section 33in. engraved blade retaining strong traces of its original blue and gilt finish for the first third, the remainder lightly stained, pierced steel oval guard with applied freemoving cut-steel decoration, narrow cross-guard with small pas-de-ane (one quillion missing), fully decorated cut-steel grip-piece with en-suite urn pommel and cut-steel chain knuckle-bow, complete with its velum scabbard with iron throat mount marked R. JOHNSTON LATE BLAND & FOSTER, SWORD CUTLER AND BELT MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, ST JAMES ST. LONDON, (tip mount absent) 180-220 351 A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, UNSIGNED, first quarter of the 19th century, with concave triangular cross-section 32in. blade retaining some original polish, polished pierced steel oval guard with applied cut-steel decoration (cracked across in antiquity) and red velvet scabbard buffer, straight cross-guard with small circular quillions with loose faceted cut steel balls within, cut steel pas-deane, fully faceted cut-steel grip-piece with applied decoration, en-suite urn pommel and cut-steel chain knuckle-bow, complete with its black leather scabbard with iron mounts 180-220 352 FORMER PROPERTY OF THE FAMOUS CRICKETER, SIR RUSSELL BENCRAFT J.P. HENRY WILKINSON, LONDON A PRESENTATION CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, no visible serial number, dated for 1924, with concave triangular cross-section 30 3/4in. blade etched with scrolls and arabesques for much of its length, a panel on the broad face marked PRESENTED TO SIR RUSSELL BENCRAFT J.P. M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE SOUTHAMPTON CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB JANUARY 1924, polished steel shell guard with narrow fluting and applied cut-steel decoration, small pasde-ane with single turned down quillion and integral carved D shaped knuckle-bow, polished steel grip-piece with applied cut-steel decoration and en-suite urn pommel, complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard, black velvet hanger and cloth sword-belt with serpent buckle 220-280 Sir Russell Bencraft, JP, MRCS, LRCP was one of the most prominent citizens of Southampton for many years, always devoted to cricket but sadly died on Christmas Day at Compton near Winchester, aged 85, six months after his left leg was amputated above the knee. Born in Southampton on March 4, 1858, he lived there until his residence was destroyed by enemy action. In the local playing fields as a boy he grew fond of the game, and at St. Edward s School, Oxford, he captained both cricket and rugby football teams, as he did at St. George s Hospital, aspiring as scrum-half for the Trojans, then the best Hampshire Rugby club. A long biography in the Southern Daily Echo, of which Sir Russell Bencraft was chairman of directors (one of several business offices which he held), mentioned his batting ability when a student at the Hospital. Most remarkable was the feat of playing a three-figure innings on every day of one week, including one of 243, and only being dismissed once. No one did more towards advancing Hampshire in the world of cricket. Playing first for the County in 1876, when 18, he helped to beat Kent at Faversham by an innings and six runs. Three years later he took a prominent part in saving the County Club from extinction by becoming Honorary Secretary, and during a period of sixty years he occupied every office, including that of President, which he held when retiring from close participation in the game in 1936. He succeeded F. E. Lacey, captain, in 1894, and as the outcome of their good work, Hampshire were in the autumn ranked by M.C.C. as first-class for the season, although they did not enter the championship competition until the next year along with Derbyshire, Essex, Leicestershire and Warwickshire. So, quite appropriately, he captained the side when first taking part in the chief county tournament, but in 1896 gave way to Captain E. G. Wynyard; and taking part in only three matches, ended his active career when 37 years old, largely because of the pressure of his medical duties. Always known as Dr. Russell Bencraft in those days, his best playing years were enjoyed before Hampshire s promotion, and in 1889, when he averaged 53, his most noteworthy innings of 195 against Warwickshire at Birmingham, was the highest played for any county that season. Russell Bencraft helped materially in the move of the county club from The Antelope to the ground still the headquarters of Hampshire cricket. Amongst a big store of reminiscences he found most satisfaction in recalling that he led Hampshire to victory by two wickets over Yorkshire at Sheffield in 1895; though scoring only four in each innings he was not out when the match was won! Of medium height and robust build, he bowled fast as a youth and fielded with dash, usually at cover-point; but batting alone brought him real prominence and he had reliable form when facing strong opposition. As a legislator he was a valuable acquisition in all sports. For many years a member of the M.C.C. Committee; he was first president of the Southern Football League and held a similar position in the Hampshire Rugby Union and the Southampton Civil Service Sports Association, founded in 1923. He was knighted in 1924. The Hampshire club entertained him to a Diamond Jubilee Banquet in January 1937 where Sir Stanley Jackson and many cricketers of high repute were also present, the highlight being when G. O. Allen, captain of the England team, cabled congratulations from Adelaide, where the fourth Test match with Australia was in progress. 34

350 351 352 353 354 353 FIRMIN, LONDON A GOOD CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, circa 1820, with concave triangular cross-section 30in. etched blade retaining its original polished finish, pierced steel oval guard with applied cut-steel decoration, broad crossguard with small pas-de-ane and applied cut-steel decoration, fully decorated faceted steel grip-piece with en-suite urn pommel and twin cut-steel chain knuckle-bow, complete with its velum scabbard with iron mounts, the throat mount marked FIRMIN, SWORD CUTLER, 153 STRAND LONDON below 35 (possibly a pattern number) 200-250 354 EDE SON & RAVENSCROFT, LONDON A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, circa 1920, with concave triangular crosssection 32in. etched blade retaining its original polished finish, finely pierced steel oval guard with applied cut-steel decoration, narrow crossguard with small pas-de-ane and turned down quillions, fully decorated faceted steel grip-piece with en-suite urn pommel and twin cut-steel chain knuckle-bow, complete with its black leather scabbard with iron mounts (repaired near tip). 180-220 35

355 356 357 358 359 360 355 A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, circa 1910, with concave triangular crosssection 31in. blade etched with scrolls and arabesques for much of its length, polished steel shell guard with narrow fluting and applied cutsteel decoration, small pas-de-ane with single turned down disk quillion and integral carved D shaped knuckle-bow, polished steel grip-piece with applied cut-steel decoration in the form of binding and en-suite urn pommel, complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard 180-220 356 A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, UNSIGNED, circa 1910, with concave triangular cross-section 31in. blade etched with scrolls and arabesques for much of its length, polished steel shell guard with narrow fluting and applied cut-steel decoration, small pas-de-ane with single turned down quillion and integral carved D shaped knuckle-bow, polished steel faceted grip-piece with applied cut-steel decoration and en-suite urn pommel, complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard, velvet and cloth sword belt with serpent buckle and suede storage bag, 180-220 By vendor repute, this sword was the former property of the High Sheriff Sir Robert Evans 357 HILL BROTHERS, LONDON A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, circa 1910, with concave triangular crosssection 31in. blade etched with scrolls and arabesques for half of its length and signed HILL BROS, OLD BOND ST at the forte, polished steel shell guard with bands of narrow fluting and applied cut-steel decoration, small pas-de-ane with single turned down quillion and integral D shaped knuckle-bow with applied cut-steel decoration, polished steel faceted grip-piece with applied cut-steel decoration and longitudinal carved ribbed bands, en-suite urn pommel, complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard 160-200 358 A CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, circa 1900, with concave triangular crosssection 31in. plain blade, pierced steel shell guard with profuse applied cut-steel decoration, small pas-de-ane with single turned down quillion and integral carved D shaped knuckle-bow with applied decoration, polished and faceted steel grip-piece with applied cut-steel decoration and carved ribbed longitudinal bands, en-suite urn pommel, complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard and cloth and velvet swordbelt (frog partially detached) 200-300 36

375 359 A LATE CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, UNSIGNED, circa 1930, with concave triangular cross-section 31 1/2in. blade etched with scrolls 1099 and arabesques for much of its length, polished steel shell guard with three carved stars and applied cut-steel decoration, small pas-de-ane with single turned down quillion and integral plain D shaped knuckle-bow with three applied cut-steel studs, polished turned steel grip-piece with similar cut-steel decoration and en-suite urn pommel, complete with its steel mounted black leather scabbard 150-200 360 A TRANSITIONAL CUT-STEEL COURT-SWORD, UNSIGNED, circa 1800 and probably French, with diamond cross-section 29 3/4in. possibly earlier engraved blade, finely pierced steel oval guard with applied cut-steel decoration, narrow cross-guard with small pas-de-ane (quillion tip absent), carved D shaped knuckle-bow with applied decoration, fully decorated faceted steel grip-piece with en-suite urn pommel, complete with a leather scabbard with brass mounts and remenants of a hanging strap 150-200 375 JOHAN STENEVAD, CONNY PERSSON & VIVECA SAHLIN AN EXTREMELY FINE SWEDISH-STYLE HUNTING KNIFE, with 4 1/2in. spear-point variegated etched damascus blade by Conny Persson, highly polished fossilised tusk hilt bisected by a scrimshawed band of reindeer antler, the scrimshaw depicting a tradition sami reindeer herd and conducted by Viveca Sahlin, the panel in turn bordered by box elder burl and white metal lines, complete with its moulded and embossed shaped leather scabbard and belt hanger, unused condition, produced by Johan Stenevad 1,200-1,400 376 ALAN WOOD, ENGLAND A GOOD HUNTING OR SKINNING SHEATH- KNIFE, recent, with 5 1/2in. semi drop-point blade, the left side signed and trademarked by Alan Wood, polished stainless bolsters, polished and shaped micarta scales fixed by two polished flush rivets, the pommel with lined lanyard aperture, complete with its dark green bolstered leather sheath with attached beltloop, the whole appearing unused 200-300 377 MOLE, BIRMINGHAM A HEAVY SWORDSTICK OR CUSTOM S BALE- PROBE, early to mid 19th century, with 29in. square-section blade signed at the forte MOLE, BIRM.M (rubbed), heavy natural briar scabbard and crooked hilt with brass collars at the join and a brass ferrule to tip 150-250 378 A GOOD BUSHKNIFE WITH DAMASCUS BLADE, UNSIGNED, recent, with 4in. drop-point blade formed integral with the tang, exotic hardwood smooth scales fixed with two mosaic pins, complete with its leather sheath and fire-strike tool, unused 250-350 37

FLINTLOCK ARMS Lots 400-470

400 402 400 A RARE 20-BORE FLINTLOCK BREECH-LOADING RIFLE WITH NOCK S SCREWLESS LOCK, MODEL SARTORIS ACTION, serial no. 37, converted circa 1820, with 24 3/8in. round stepped barrel, bead fore-sight, sprung foliate engraved unlatching handle, tip-up rear-hinged breech-block with turned lifting handle, the breech-block locking to the barrel by way of an interrupted thread and signed AFB on the inside, engraved tang with prominent standing notch rear-sight, bevel-edged plain screwless lock signed H. NOCK on the tail, rainproof pan, hammer running on the inside of the plate (repaired at neck), amateur replacement walnut halfstock with raised cheek-piece, and later brass mounts, possibly originally a Baker Rifle (q.v.) 1,000-1,500 401 A SCARCE 20-BORE MATCHLOCK TWO-SHOT BANDUKH TORADOR MUSKET FOR SUPER-IMPOSED LOADS, no visible serial number, Indian, circa 1850, with 34 1/4in. sighted barrel, flared muzzle with carved band, twin priming pans with swivel covers and serpentines operating from the separate blade triggers, wood stock (missing fore-end) with iron side-plates, wire barrel-bands, fitted with a D -shaped swivel and a match holder 150-250 402 AN 18-BORE MIQUELET FLINTLOCK STEEL-MOUNTED MUSKET, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, from the Balkan region circa 1820, with octagonal to round 51 1/4in. barrel, the last 6in. of the octagonal section carved with longitudinal flutes, swollen engraved muzzle, false signature at breech and deeply struck oval makers mark, small miquelet lock with carved bridle, the full stock formed from moulded iron plates, engraved and inlaid variously with mother of pearl and brass detail, fishtailed butt, engraved brass barrel-bands and provision for ramrod (missing) 300-500 403 A 14-BORE WHEEL-LOCK COMPOSITE SPORTING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, dated 1621 but probably late Georgian or early Victorian, with 35 1/2in. swamped octagonal sighted barrel, plain lock with external wheel (hammer spring fractured but present), walnut full stock (repairs throughout, patchbox-cover a probable replacement), stock with bone inlay and later ramrod. 800-1,200 40

404 J. M. BURNIE, BERWICK ON TWEED A 14-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1800 and expertly re-converted back to flint, with browned twist-iron 29 1/4in. barrels, the raised rib with gothic inlet signature J.M. BURNIE BERWICK ON TWEED NORTHUMBERLAND, bead fore-sight, scroll engraved rib-end and top-tang, flat clip-tailed border engraved locks signed J.M. BURNIE, roller frizzen springs, platinum lined touch-holes, some re-colouring, chequered walnut halfstock with iron furniture (engraving detail rubbed) and probable replacement brass tipped ramrod 1,800-2,200 41

42 405 HARPERS FERRY, USA A RARE.52 FLINTLOCK BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL 1819 HALL U.S. BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, no visible serial number, believed a second model and between 1826-1838, with 32 5/8in. barrel, the rifling stopping short 1 1/2in. from the muzzle, offset blade fore-sight, offset notch rear-sight, broad iron receiver swelling forwards of centre with a lift-up reverse loading breech operated via a short lever below the fore-end, offset central hammer, the top of breech-block with marks defaced but probably originally marked J.H. HALL, HARPERS FERRY, U.S., 18**, rain-proof pan, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including raised lower tang, two pinned iron barrel-bands and double-band nosecap, provision for under-barrel ramrod (missing), woodwork with old inlet repairs, iron surfaces stained.this item was featured in the September 2017 edition of Sporting Gun 1,500-2,000

406 AN EARLY CONTINENTAL 28-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, rack number 38, first quarter of the 18th century, probably German, with swamped octagonal 24 1/4in. barrel, blade fore-sight with inlet star background, carved brass standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, engraved solid top-tang, bevel edged pointed steptailed polished lock with etched and stippled panels (blacked in later), old working repairs to hammer, lozenge shaped pan, bridleless frizzen, carved frizzen-spring, carved and moulded fruitwood full-stock (old working repairs), wood patchbox, raised cheek-piece, carved apron around the top-tang, brass mounted carved wood trigger-guard, double set triggers, carved ramrod channel and probable replacement ramrod 700-900 407 A RARE 12-BORE MIQUELET-LOCK BLUNDERBUSS WITH FOLDING STOCK, no visible serial number, second quarter of the 18th century, the iron two-stage 23 1/2in. barrel deeply struck at breech with the Spanish maker s mark, possibly DOMINGO MAS, RIPOLL, moulded band at muzzle, solid top-tang with scroll engraving, plain miquelet style flintlock with broad exposed main and frizzen springs, ring-topped hammer, chequered walnut handrail full-stock folding downwards at the wrist released by a dome-headed button (small losses to wood at hinge), brass furniture including cap-style butt-plate, trigger-guard with vase finial and complex pierced side-nail escutcheons, provision for iron belthook and underbarrel ramrod, both absent 800-1,200 43

408 H.W. MORTIMER, LONDON A 10-BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING-PIECE, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with two-stage 36in. twist-iron barrel banded at the intersection, bead fore-sight, engraved top-tang bevel edged roller frizzen lock with engraved borders and signed H.W. MORTIMER below the rainproof pan, radiused stepped tail, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (cracked through and repaired behind lock and through rear side-nail), iron furniture, horn fore-end tip and brass mounted ramrod 500-700 409 JOVER, LONDON A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1790, with 29in. probably shortened barrels, the breech-block with inlet gold poincon signed PAYNE the remainder rubbed out, gold lined touch-holes, engraved top-tang, flat border engraved clipped tail locks signed in script JOVER, rainproof pans, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron heel-plate with broad toe, oversize trigger-guard and replacement ebony ramrod, finish worn to iron surfaces 800-1,200 44

410 413 410 TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDON A GOOD.750 FLINTLOCK SINGLE-SHOT MUSKET, MODEL BROWN BESS, no visible serial number, circa 1810, with round 39in. barrel, block fore-sight, moulded band at breech, Tower proofs, borderline engraved lock signed TOWER at the tail and marked with a GR crown device forwards of the hammer, walnut hand-rail three-quarter stock with brass furniture, iron stirrup swivels and iron ramrod, good condition complete with a period socket bayonet for same (pitted and stained, no scabbard) 800-1,200 411 A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS-BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1770, with 19in. barrel, flared cannon muzzle, moulded band at the change, the top of breech flat for sighting and engraved with a needle and teardrop, the space withing the needle signed LONDON, moulded band and engraving to breech together with the maker s mark I.B. (James Barber), iron top-tang (cracked through), iron lock with pointed tail (badly corroded and pitted, top jaw absent), walnut handrail three-quarter stock, carved apron around the top-tang, oval brass escutcheon inscribed TIVERTON COLLECTION at wrist with carved finials, broad toed brass heel-plate, the top spur engraved with a martial trophy, pierced brass martial trophy sideplate with a further aperture, possibly for saddle-ring, fore-end edges with extensive small repairs and losses at tip, replacement iron ramrod 400-600 412 A 25-BORE MIQUELET-LOCK OTTOMAN CARBINE WITH WHITE-METAL MOUNTS, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with fine damascus octagonal 25in. swamped barrel, bead fore-sight, standing aperture rearsight, arabesques engraved to top of breech, small miquelet lock with traces of gilt decoration and gullwing hammer-jaw screw, walnut sawhandled straight hand full-stock with ivory and metal pin decoration to top of wrist, broad band of ivory and metal pin decoration around butt, deep horn butt-end with contrasting plate, stud trigger, the underside inlaid with three carved ivory fishes, four remaining white metal engraved and shaped barrel-bands (one absent) and iron under-barrel ramrod 300-500 413 A 22-BORE WHEELOCK SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL SAXON TYPE, no visible serial number, German circa 1680, with slightly swamped octagonal 30 1/2in. barrel (cleaned), dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding blade, heavily cleaned lock (traces of engraving) with internal wheel, carved and shaped hammer with serpentine cocking piece and engraved detail inhabited by a mythical beast, walnut full-stock with angled butt, sliding patch-box lid of wood with metal inlay, horn heel-plate with iron shoulder-button, carved cheekpiece (circular central escutcheon absent), complex pierced brass sideplate with central vacant shield escutcheon, brass triggerguard bow with shaped finger-grooves, double set trigger (hogs-bristle trigger blade incomplete), shaped and turned faceted ramrod pipes and replacement ramrod 1,800-2,200 45

415 414 H. W. MORTIMER & CO., LONDON A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1795, with two stage 28in. Spanish barrel banded and engraved at the intersection with traces of gilt inlay, bead fore-sight, gilded Spanish makers cartouches and fleur-de-lys quality marks at breech, slightly curved, flat, bevel-edged stepped tail lockplate signed forwards of the hammer in script H.W. MORTIMER & CO, gilded rainproof pan, roller frizzen, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (crack below the lock), raised cheek-piece, iron furniture including scrolled pistol-grip lower tang, vase finial, horn fore-end tip and replacement ramrod 400-600 415 D. EGG, LONDON A RARE 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED COACHING CARBINE, no visible serial number, circa 1780, with browned twist 16in. barrels, the top-rib with gilded signature D. EGG LONDON, silver boat-shaped fore-sight, twin gold lines at breech, slightly curved bevel edged stepped tail locks with gold poincons (renewed) signed D. Egg, gilded pan bowls, roller frizzens, gilt touch-holes, engraved top-tang, walnut half-stock with dot and chequerboard chequering at wrist, replaced iron heel-plate with inlet around top-spur, oversize trigger guard bow, later chequering of the same style as the wrist to fore-end, and original brass mounted ramrod 2,000-3,000 46

416 416 A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL-BRASS SASH-PISTOL SIGNED VE PEYRELS DUBOIS FILS?, no visible serial number, probably French or Belgian circa 1760, with all brass two-stage cannon barrel, the top of breech engraved with a musical trophy, solid iron top-tang, radiused brass lockplate with pointed tail, brass pan, iron frizzen and French hammer, walnut full-stock with floral carving around the top-tang and raised borders around the furniture, long-eared butt-cap, the pommel engraved with a crescent moon within a starburst, pillar trigger-guard and horn tipped wood ramrod 700-900 417 A.700 FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL OF FRENCH 1766 DRAGOON STYLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1795, with iron 9in. barrel, solid top-tang, radiused lock with pointed tail, traces of a B within a diamond stamp forwards of the hammer, brass pan, walnut full-stock (repair to right side of fore-end) with iron furniture including back-strap, pommel, guard and short twin band nose-cap (fixed with a spring-bar), side-mounted belt-hook and iron ramrod 350-500 47

420 LAUGHER & SON, BIRMINGHAM A RARE 54-BORE FLINTLOCK FOUR-BARRELLED DUCK S FOOT PISTOL, no visible serial number, probably circa 1805, with four slightly tapering 2 1/2in. turn-off cannon barrels numbered 1 through 4 (three frozen), false rifling, borderline engraved shoulders with London proofs, squared boxlock central hammer action signed LAUGHER & SON on the left, scroll engraving on the right, engraved top-tang, walnut slab-sided butt with silver wire scroll inlay and double rolled-edge iron trigger-guard bow safety (non functioning), cleaned with some loss to engraved detail. 2,000-3,000 48

451 450 450 J. CHRISTOPH KUCHENREITER, GERMANY A SCARCE 40-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER-PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1760, with iron 10in. slightly swamped smoothbore barrel carved with a full length sighting-rib terminating in a bullet tip just short of the muzzle and two short side-ribs, the majority of the barrel and sighting rib inlaid with silver wire scrolls, the rib further inlaid I. CHRISTOPH KUCHENREITER (sic) within a cartouche and deeply struck at breech with an inlaid makers mark, silver fore-sight mounted on a silver four-pointed star background, standing and folding rear-sight to top-tang, the tip of tang engraved with a number 1 (cracked at nail), borderline engraved radiused lock with pointed tail and signed I.A. KUCHENREITER SENIOR forwards of the hammer, carved mount to pan, bridled frizzen with roller foot, carved frizzen-spring, carved hammer (crack starting at neck), walnut full-stock carved with borders around the furniture and flower detail, flared flattened butt with iron short-eared butt-cap, complex iron escutcheon and side-plate, set-trigger (set inoperative) horn fore-end tip and iron-tipped wood ramrod, the stock cracked through forwards of lock. 800-1,200 451 PATRICK, LIVERPOOL A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET-PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1810, with round turn-off 1 1/8in. blued barrel, broad engraved band at muzzle, squared boxlock action engraved with borders, stands of flags and trophies, the signature within engraved banners reading PATRICK on the left and LIVERPOOL on the right, borderline engraved central hammer with sliding safe surrounding the neck and also locking the roller frizzen, rainproof pan, concealed folding trigger and walnut slabsided butt with radiused edges and bearing a clipped corner rectangular silver escutcheon at the wrist, traces of colour 300-500 452 AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED WOOD, no visible serial number, circa 1805, with octagonal 5in. barrel, private proofs at breech engraved top-tang, slightly curved bevel edged flat lock with borderline engraving and stepped tail, signed below the rainproof pan WOOD, walnut fore-end with coarsely chequered bag-shaped butt (foreend with extensive inlet working repair, iron trigger guard bow with pineapple finial, single barrel key and replacement wood ramrod 200-300 453 AN INTERESTING 16-BORE FLINTLOCK MAN-STOPPER PISTOL SIGNED TO THE SHIP AYACONORA, no visible serial number, circa 1795, with octagonal 3 3/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed in silver script SHIP AYACONORA, solid engraved top-tang, slightly curved bevel edged flat lock with borderline engraving and round stepped tail, plain pan, bridled frizzen with roller spring, walnut fore-end with smooth bag-shaped butt (repairs to fore-end), iron trigger guard bow with pineapple finial, single barrel key and period horn-tipped wood ramrod 300-500 No ship of the Royal Navy has ever been named Ayaconora so one can only surmise that it was a merchant vessel or in foreign service 454 ARCHER, LONDON A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET-PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1789, with turn-off 2 3/8in. barrel (frozen, fracture at join), London proofs to the rounded breech, borderline engraved squared boxlock central hammer action signed ARCHER on the left and LONDON on the right, sliding safe to top-tang, walnut butt with flared pommel and fitted with a short-tailed silver butt-cap hallmarked for Birmingham 1789 with the makers mark CF for Charles Frith (rubbed) 200-300 49

458 456 SUTHERLAND, LONDON A 36-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS-BODIED TRAVELLING PISTOL WITH SPRUNG BAYONET, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with blued turn-off 3in. barrel falsely rifled at the muzzle and fitted with a concaved sided triangular cross section sprung bayonet released by the trigger guard bow beneath, squared brass boxlock action with central hammer and engraved with a banner signed SUTHERLAND on the left and a stand of flags with central oval panel signed LONDON, sliding safe to top-tang, walnut slab-sided butt and traces of finish, Birmingham proofs 200-300 457 AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK MUFF-PISTOL SIGNED WALLIS, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with round turn-off 1 1/2in. barrel, trophy engraved squared boxlock action signed S. WALLIS on the right, central hammer, folding trigger, sliding safe to the top-tang and chequered walnut bag-shaped butt 150-250 458 ANGLIN, CO. WEXFORD A SCARCE 40-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL QUEEN ANNE, no visible serial number, circa 1750, with turn-off 2 1/4in. cannon barrel, moulded action body signed on the underside ANGLIN and on the top of breech WEXFORD, London proofs, inverted and carved L shaped frizzen spring, borderline engraved hammer, swollen bag-shaped butt, short tailed white-metal pommel-cap with a stylised depiction of a bishop s head and guarded trigger 700-900 459 A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK MIQUELET POCKET-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Neapolitan, circa 1775, with two stage slightly swamped 3 1/8in. barrel, cannon muzzle, solid top-tang, diminutive miquelet lock, walnut full-stock with floral carving around the top-tang, brass furniture including long eared butt-cap (losses to ears and pommel), rococo escutcheon to wrist and replacement iron ramrod 300-500 50

460 A CASED PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK ROUND-BODIED POCKET-PISTOLS SIGNED LONDON, no visible serial numbers, circa 1800, with polished round 3 1/8in. barrels, borderline engraved Belgian proofed round action bodies signed LONDON on the left and right hand sides in script, central hammers, rainproof pans with roller frizzens, concealed automatic triggers, sliding teat safety catches to the top-straps and smooth walnut bagshaped butts, compete in a possibly associated period mahogany case lined and compartmented in green baize and containing a fine three-way flask, scissors ball-mould, loading rod and turn-screw, the inside of lid with reproduction JOHN BURGON label 1,500-2,000 51

461 AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH WHITE-METAL MOUNTS, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Turkish or Persian circa 1790, with two-stage 10 3/4in. barrel stamped with makers cartouches at breech together with engraved bands, humped top-tang, flat bevel-edged lock with pointed tail, engraved borderlines and foliate detail, false signature below pan, ribbed frizzen, walnut full-stock with heavy white-metal longeared butt-cap, further applied white-metal decoration including a complex pierced and engraved mount around the top-tang with a similar mount to the rear base of butt, three white-metal barrel-bands of cigarband form and embossed nose-cap with false ramrod 400-600 462 A SCARCE 18-BORE FLINTLOCK FROG-MOUTHED HOLSTER-PISTOL SIGNED KORB A MILHEIM, no visible serial number, German, circa 1760, with two-stage swamped iron 8 1/2in. barrel, carved bands at the intersection and with broad flat muzzle, yellow metal inlet scrolls and maker s poincon to breech flats, applied bead fore-sight, solid top-tang, plain flat lock with semi-bevelled edge and pointed tail, signed KORB A MILHEIM below the lozenge-shaped pan, unbridled frizzen, walnut fullstock with carved borders around the barrel, ramrod channel and brass furniture pieces, florally carved apron around the top-tang, doves-head pommel-cap and complex brass escutcheon to wrist, square-backed trigger guard bow (lower tang cracked), ebonised fore-end tip and complete with its brass tipped ramrod 1,000-1,500 52

463 463 SEGALAS, LONDON AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN-ANNE STYLE PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1740, with banded tapering cannon-muzzled 5 1/4in. turn-off barrel (frozen), octagonal form breech signed on the underside SEGALAS LONDON, dove-tailed and screwed top-tang, boxlock sidehammer action of typical form with carved L shaped frizzen spring, carved tear-drops to the smooth bag-shaped butt swelling at the pommel and fitted with a white-metal grotesque mask butt-cap, feather edged white-metal escutcheon at wrist and pierced sideplate in the form of a mythical serpent, applied trigger-guard bow with integral tang and finial, no provision for ramrod 700-900 464 A.600 FLINTLOCK BELT-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, MODEL SEA-SERVICE. no visible serial number, circa 1800, the barrel shortened by regulation to 9in., Tower proofs, solid top-tang, borderline engraved lock, the Tower signature erased from the tail and the GR crown device partially erased from in front of the hammer, walnut full-stock, carved apron around the top-tang, heavy brass furniture except iron belt hook and under-barrel ramrod, some shallow pitting and a small loss to wood below tail of lock 1,000-1,500 This pistol was found with an old note stored inside the barrel (now framed and accompanying the lot) stating that this pistol was the property of Sir Ralph Abercrombie together with a line drawing of a blunderbuss and other indecipherable writing. It is unlikely to refer to this pistol as Sir Ralph Abercrombie died in 1801, before this pistol would probably have been modified, although the shortening of Sea Service pistols was not unheard of before this date and the pistol is in period with his career. Ralph Abercomby (often spelt Abercrombie ) was the eldest son of George Abercromby of Tullibody, Clackmannanshire, and a brother of the advocate Alexander Abercromby, Lord Abercromby and General Sir Robert Abercromby. He was born at Menstrie Castle, Clackmannanshire. His mother was the clever and beautiful daughter of Mr. Dundas of Manor in Stirlingshire. Ralph Abercromby s education, begun by a private tutor, was continued at the school of Mr. Moir at Alloa, then considered one of the best in Scotland despite its Jacobite leanings. After passing some time here, Ralph was sent to Rugby, where he remained till he was eighteen, then becoming a student at the University of Edinburgh. In Edinburgh he studied moral and natural philosophy and civil law and was regarded by his professors as sound rather than brilliant. He was sent to Leipzig University in 1754 to study civil law with a view to career as an advocate. On returning from the continent, Abercromby expressed a strong preference for the military profession, and a cornet s commission was accordingly obtained for him (March 1756) in the 3rd Dragoon Guards. He served with his regiment in the Seven Years War, and thus, the opportunity afforded him of studying the methods of Frederick the Great, who moulded his military character and formed his tactical ideas. He rose through the intermediate grades to the rank of lieutenant-colonel of the regiment (1773) and brevet colonel in 1780, then in 1781, he became colonel of the King s Irish infantry. When that regiment was disbanded in 1783, he retired upon half pay. He also entered Parliament as MP for Clackmannanshire (1774 1780). He was a strong supporter of the American cause in the American Revolutionary War, and remained in Ireland to avoid having to fight against the colonists. When France declared war against Great Britain in 1793, he resumed his duties. He was appointed command of a brigade under the Duke of York for service in the Netherlands, where he commanded the advanced guard in the action at Le Cateau. During the 1794 withdrawal to Holland, he commanded the allied forces in the action at Boxtel and was wounded directing operations at Fort St Andries on the Waal. In 1795, he was appointed a Knight of the Bath for his services. That same year, he was appointed to succeed Sir Charles Grey as commander-in-chief of the British forces in the West Indies. In 1796, Grenada was suddenly attacked and taken by a detachment of the army under his orders. Afterwards, Abercromby secured possession of the settlements of Demerara and Essequibo in South America, the islands of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Trinidad. A major assault on the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in April 1797 ended in disaster after fierce fighting where both sides suffered heavy losses. Abercromby returned to Europe and, in reward for his services, was appointed colonel of the 2nd (Royal North British) Regiment of Dragoons. He was also made Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Wight, Governor of Fort George and Fort Augustus in the Scottish Highlands, and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-general. He again entered Parliament as member for Clackmannanshire from 1796 to 1798. From 1797 to 1798, he was Commander-in-Chief of the forces in Ireland. To quote the biographic entry in the 1888 Encyclopaedia Britannica: There he laboured to maintain the discipline of the army, to suppress the rising rebellion, and to protect the people from military oppression, with the care worthy of a great general and an enlightened and beneficent statesman. When he was appointed to the command in Ireland, an invasion of that country by the French was confidently anticipated by the British government. He used his utmost efforts to restore the discipline of an army that was utterly disorganized; and, as a first step, he anxiously endeavoured to protect the people by re-establishing the supremacy of the civil power, and not allowing the military to be called out, except when it was indispensably necessary for the enforcement of the law and the maintenance of order. Finding that he received no adequate support from the head of the Irish government, and that all his efforts were opposed and thwarted by those who presided in the councils of Ireland, he resigned the command. His departure from Ireland was deeply lamented by the reflecting portion of the people, and was speedily followed by those disastrous results which he had anticipated, and which he so ardently desired and had so wisely endeavoured to prevent. After holding for a short period the office of commander-in-chief in Scotland, Sir Ralph, 53

464 when the enterprise against the Dutch Batavian Republic was resolved upon in 1799, was again called to command under the Duke of York. The campaign of 1799 ended in disaster, but friend and foe alike confessed that the most decisive victory could not have more conspicuously proved the talents of this distinguished officer. In 1800, he was sent with an army to recover Egypt from France. His experience in the Netherlands and the West Indies particularly fitted him for this new command, as was proved when he carried his army in health, in spirits, and with the requisite supplies to the destined scene of action despite great difficulties. The debarkation of the troops at Abukir, in the face of strenuous opposition, is justly ranked among the most daring and brilliant exploits of the British army. In the same year he commanded the expedition to the Mediterranean, and after some brilliant operations defeated the French in the Battle of Alexandria, March 21, 1801. During the action he was struck by a musket-ball in the thigh; but not until the battle was won and he saw the enemy retreating did he show any sign of pain. He was borne from the field in a hammock, cheered by the blessings of the soldiers as he passed, and conveyed on board the flag-ship HMS Foudroyant which was moored in the harbour. The ball could not be extracted; mortification ensued, and seven days later, on March 28, 1801, he died. His old friend and commander, the Duke of York, paid tribute to Abercromby s memory in general orders: His steady observance of discipline, his everwatchful attention to the health and wants of his troops, the persevering and unconquerable spirit which marked his military career, the splendour of his actions in the field and the heroism of his death, are worthy the imitation of all who desire, like him, a life of heroism and a death of glory. He was buried on St. John s Bastion within Fort Saint Elmo in Valletta, Malta. The British military renamed it Abercrombie s Bastion in his honour. The adjacent curtain wall linking this bastion to the fortifications of Valletta, originally called Santa Ubaldesca Curtain, was also renamed Abercrombie s Curtain in his honour. By a vote of the House of Commons, a monument to him was erected in St Paul s Cathedral in Abercromby Square, Liverpool. His widow was created Baroness Abercromby of Tullibody and Aboukir Bay, and a pension of 2,000 a year was settled on her and her two successors in the title. 54

468 A.700 FLINTLOCK CONTINENTAL SERVICE-PISTOL SIGNED A. BARREN, no visible serial number, possibly Belgian or Russian circa 1830, with iron 9in. octagonal to round barrel, solid top-tang, military style lock signed A. BARREN at the tail and with cyrillic markings below the pan, ringed top-jaw screw, brass pan, walnut half-stock, iron fulllength back-strap, brass rounded spurless pommel, iron trigger-plate with brass bow, brass nose-cap joined to the side-bar plate and iron ramrod, the butt drilled through for a lanyard 300-400 465 465 HILL, LONDON A SCARCE 16-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL-BRASS MANSTOPPER POCKET- PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with octagonal to round banded cannon barrel flaring at the muzzle, squared boxlock central hammer action with borderline engraving, the left side signed in a rectangular frame surrounded by a starburst HILL, the right LONDON, sliding safe to the top-tang, walnut slab-sided butt, trigger with engraved iron guard and Birmingham proofs 450-650 466 JOVER, LONDON A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING-PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1800, with blued (some staining) octagonal 9in. barrel, the top-flat signed LONDON (lightly rubbed), gold line at breech, gold touch-hole, bevel edged step tailed lock signed JOVER below the pan, roller to the frizzen-spring, walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped butt (inlet repair to right side of fore-end), engraved trigger-guard bow, pineapple finial, plain barrel-keys and horn-tipped ramrod, fitted with a contemporary period iron belt-hook to the left hand side for Officer use. 500-700 467 A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK OVER-UNDER TAP-ACTION PISTOL SIGNED H. NOCK, LONDON, no visible serial number, probably retailed only by Nock, with turn-off 2 1/4in. barrels, starred muzzles, borderline and trophy engraved squared boxlock action with central hammer, side mounted tap handle, provision for top-tang safe (missing), slab sided walnut butt, oval escutcheon to wrist and guarded trigger 300-500 470 470 JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING or OFFICER S PISTOL, serial no. 4208, for 1805/6, with rebrowned twist iron octagonal 10in. barrel, silver shallow crescent fore-sight, colour hardened breech with inset platinum maker s poincon reading JOSEPH MANTON PATENT with a crown, further platinum line and touch-hole, standing notch rear-sight to the engraved top-tang, border and trophy engraved lock signed JOSEPH MANTON LONDON, sliding safe behind the hammer, roller frizzen, the front face signed JOSEPH MANTON PATENT together with the patent use number 1638, rainproof pan, walnut half-stock with capped and chequered bag-shaped butt, engraved trigger-guard bow, horn fore-end tip, silver barrel-key escutcheons and replacement ramrod 1,500-2,500 This pistol is not listed in Neal and Backs volumes, The Mantons and The Manton Supplement although similar pistols appear both before and after in the serial number trail 55

PERCUSSION ARMS Lots 500-599 AIR WEAPONS Lots 600-632

500 500 A.577 PERCUSSION CAPPING BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, UNSIGNED, MODEL SAXON TERRY, serial no 2608, circa 1860, similar in operation to a Calisher & Terry but with the loading port to the top of breech, blued 20in. barrel inlaid with white metal scrolls surrounding the letter D at breech, moulded mount for the twin folding blade rear-sight with standing notch, lift up catch to rear allowing the bolt to turn 1/8 for withdrawal, moulded, colour hardened and inlaid nipple boss, the decoration repeated on the back-action lock also featuring a further inlay of a wild pig, engraved and inlaid hinged cap retainer combined safe mounted on a separate plate to the front of the lock, walnut full-stock with raised cheek-piece, colour hardened and inlaid furniture including bosses for the side nails and a moulded nosecap, much finish remaining throughout 1,000-1,500 501 GWYN & CAMPBELL, USA A.52 CAL PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL UNION RIFLE, serial no. 2985, second type circa 1863, with 20in. octagonal to round barrel, applied fore-sight, ladder rear-sight, squared receiver marked UNION RIFLE on the right (faint), plain back-action lock signed GWYN & CAMPBELL HAMILTON O. around PATENT 1862, large slab-sided hammer, walnut butt-stock, iron crescent heel-plate and grapevine under-lever (tip of retaining catch broken), saddle bar and ring to left hand side of receiver and no provision for fore-end 600-800 502 WILLIAM NIXON, BIRMINGHAM A 54-BORE PERCUSSION PARK-RIFLE, no visible serial number, made between 1845-53, with octagonal 28in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, provision for rear-sight (missing), engraved breech-block and top-tang, borderline engraved bar-action lock with scroll engraved detail (traces of colour) and signed W.M. NIXON, slab-sided dolphin headed hammer, birdseye maple half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture, plain trigger, white metal barrel key escutcheons and fore-end tip, period ramrod 300-500 503 A 9mm PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT MATCH-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with tapering round 32in. barrel, ramp fore-sight with wide-based dove-tailed blade fore-sight, rear-sight on a sliding dove-tail, scroll engraved top-tang with block for mounting a diopter rear-sight (missing), borderline and scroll engraved hump-back bar-action lock, plain hammer, figured walnut three-quarter stock with heavy iron furniture including Swiss-style heel-plate, engraved triggerguard bow with spur and iron ramrod pipe, missing ramrod, traces of colour 1,000-1,500 504 AN UNUSUAL 15-BORE PERCUSSION TORADOR BANDUKH MUSKET, UNSIGNED, serial no. 337, circa 1860, with possibly earlier 42in. barrel, flared breech, carved and narrow fluted muzzle, flat scroll engraved back-action European unsigned lock inlet into the iron reinforcing sideplates with carved borders, the mounts extending back along the tiller butt, wood full-stock, conventional guardless trigger, plain iron barrelbands and provision for ramrod (missing) 150-250 58

505 506 505 ENFIELD, ENGLAND A GOOD.451 PERCUSSION CAPPING BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL MONKEY-TAIL, serial no. 161, dated for 1865, with Whitworth rifled 20in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, lift up breech marked with WD ordnance stamps only, plain lock marked with the date, ENFIELD and a VR crown device to tail, external hammer, chained nipple protector, walnut full-stock with iron furniture including heel-plate with central sprung trapdoor, trigger-guard, nose-cap, single barrel-band and jag-ended under-barrel clearing rod, the left side of butt stamped UYC over 128 (Uxbridge Yeomanry Cavalry), Enfield roundel to right side of butt and saddle-bar fitted to the left stock cheek, leather rear-sight protector, much original finish throughout 1,000-1,500 506 F. BARNES, LONDON AN UNUSUAL.650 PERCUSSION SMOOTH-BORE CARBINE, no visible serial number, circa 1840, possibly private purchase or a Constabulary contract and similar to a Victoria Carbine (q.v.), with a round 27 1/2in. barrel (exterior cleaned and shallow pitted), applied nickel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, solid round-tipped top-tang, borderline engraved back-action lock signed FREDC. BARNES TOWER HILL, LONDON, (faint, frosted) walnut full-stock (toe chipped in antiquity) with brass furniture including large patchbox to right hand side of butt, heel-plate with long top-spur, trigger-guard with pistol-gripped tang, single side-nail cup, two ramrod pipes and moulded nose-cap, complete with a disk-ended iron ramrod probably originally captive but with mount removed. 300-500 507 SHARPS, USA A.52 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE, serial no. 89835, circa 1864, with re-blued 22in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, folding ladder rear-sight, faint traces of model details at breech, vertical dropping block receiver, the lockplate with inbuilt pellet primer and marked R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 12TH 1859, the body of the lock marked C. SHARPS PAT. OCT. 5TH 1852, straight hand walnut butt-stock, no provision for patchbox, iron heel-plate, underlever opening, saddle-ring mounted to left hand side of the receiver, walnut splinter fore-end and single iron barrel-band, refinished throughout 800-1,200 508 A.750 PERCUSSION SERVICE CARBINE, UNSIGNED, MODEL EAST INDIA CO. SAPPER S & MINERS CARBINE, serial no. 89, middle of the 19th century, with 30in. barrel, block fore-sight, standing notch rearsight, solid top-tang, borderline engraved bar-action lock marked with the East India Company rampant lion trademark, walnut three-quarter stock stamped 89 on the right and MBC over 210 over 124 on the left, brass furniture, iron ramrod and stirrup swivels, together with a collection identity disc numbered 17 (some bruising to top of barrel at muzzle) 500-700 59

509 JOHN MANTON & SON, LONDON A 16-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 10594, for 1830, with twist 30in. barrels, the top-rib signed in script JOHN MANTON & SON DOVER STREET, platinum plugs to the breechblock, fully scroll engraved top-tang, bar-action locks with top extensions, borderline and scroll engraving and signed JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, engraved dolphin headed hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (fore-end with old repairs), iron furniture and replacement under-barrel ramrod 1,500-2,000 Neal and Back s book The Manton Supplement lists gun no. 10594 as a double barrelled caplock shotgun. No further information other than the date of manufacture is offered 510 MASSACHUSETTS ARMS, USA A GOOD.52 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL GREENE S PATENT BRITISH TYPE, serial no. 503, dated for 1856, with blued tapering round 18in. barrel, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, central section of outer barrel faceted for grip, plain receiver, long plain top-tang marked GREENE S PATENT JUNE 27 1854, back-action lock-plate fitted with Maynard s tape priming system and marked MASS. ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856 a VR crown cypher and MAYNARD S PATENT SEPT 22 1845, plain hammer, walnut butt-stock with iron patch-box and semi-crescent heelplate, saddle-ring to the trigger-guard tang, large trigger-guard bow with two triggers, the front one unlocking the barrel for loading and no provision for fore-end, the whole retaining much finish, (faded on receiver) 1,500-2,000 60

511 513 511 PERRY, USA AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 12-BORE PERCUSSION CAPPING BREECH- LOADING CARBINE, MODEL PERRY CARBINE, serial no. 380, circa 1864 and smoothbored from the original.54 calibre, with 21in. triple-staged barrel (sights removed and filled), slab-sided receiver with radiused edges (welded repair), the breech-block hinging upwards by swing down on the trigger-guard tang lever, boxlock action with exposed hammer, automatic primer-feed (accessed through the heel-plate), walnut buttstock, blued furniture including engraved trigger-guard bow and walnut splinter fore-end with no provision for barrel-band, the whole cleaned and re-finished, devoid of markings 800-1,200 513 CHARLES OSBORNE & CO., LONDON A GOOD 28-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. TSK 17, circa 1860, the number probably a rack number, with browned damascus octagonal 33in. barrel, dove-tailed pillar fore-sight, elevating ladder rearsight, the top-flat at breech signed CHAS. OSBORNE & CO. LONDON, borderline engraved colour hardened breech-block and top-tang, fenced nipple, platinum plug, border engraved bar action lock (strong traces of colour), chequered walnut half-stock with iron furniture, eyelets for sling and mushroom headed mahogany ramrod, strong traces of original finish throughout 1,200-1,600 512 JOHN MANTON & SON, LONDON A 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 797, possibly for 1788 and converted from flint, with shortened twist iron 26in. barrels (one muzzle dented), the top-rib signed in script JOHN MANTON & SON DOVER STREET, platinum vents and twin bands to the breech-block, scroll engraved top-tang, bar-action locks with top extensions, border, scroll and gamescene engraving (rubbed) signed MANTON, engraved dolphin headed hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (fore-end with old lengthways split) and iron furniture, missing under-barrel ramrod 600-800 If correct, this could be the lowest John Manton serial number recorded. Accepted records state that numbers started at 800. 61

514 REILLY, LONDON A 20-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 8052, circa 1855, with browned twist iron octagonal 30in. two-groove rifled barrel, dovetailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the top-flat at breech signed REILLY NEW OXFORD STREET LONDON followed by an engraved tri-fold banner marked VENI, VIDI, VICI, squared and engraved breech-block and fully engraved toptang, fenced nipple, platinum plug, border, scroll and game-scene engraved bar action lock, chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock with iron furniture including a game-scene engraved patch-box and fitted with a set-trigger, eyelets for sling and mushroom headed mahogany ramrod 1,000-1,500 515 SHARPS, USA A RARE.52 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING RIFLE MODEL 1855 U.S. NAVY RIFLE, serial no. 20360, one of approximately 263 manufactured only in 1856, with 28in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, bayonet lug for the saber bayonet beneath the muzzle, slanted breech-block, the right side with trapdoor for a tape primer signed EDWARD MAYNARD PATENTEE 1845, top tang marked SHARP S PATENT 1848, back-action lock with large exposed side-hammer, walnut butt-stock (large inlet repair at toe), brass patch-box and heel-plate, iron under-lever with locking catch and walnut splinter fore-end with broad brass barrel-band, the whole heavily cleaned with loss to detail, traces of pitting and heavily re-finished wood 800-1,200 These rare rifles are only recorded with 27in. barrels 62

516 517 516 STAUDENMAYER, LONDON A.500 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-RIFLE WITH SPARE 20-BORE SHOT- BARRELS, serial no 1145, almost certainly circa 1790 and converted from flint, with re-browned 30in. rifle-barrels numbered 1145, elongated bead fore-sight, replacement standing notch rear-sight, raised sighting block at breech, platinum plugs, scroll engraved top-tang, flat slightly curved bevel-edged lockplates with rounded and stepped tails, borderline and scroll engraving, STAUDENMEYER (sic) signatures, sliding safes behind the engraved dolphin headed hammers, finely chequered walnut half-stock with raised cheek-piece and flat underside, iron furniture, smooth fore-end (relieved for the shot barrels), replacement ramrod, the 30in. damascus 20-bore shot barrels signed for MOORE & HARRIS ST. MARY S SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM and numbered 1145 & 3451 and fitted later, no ramrod, one nipple broken 1,500-2,000 517 C. MOORE, LONDON A 13-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, THE BARRELS SIGNED JOHN MANTON, serial no. 7810, the barrels 1821, the locks earlier and both converted from flint, with 32in. barrels, the top-rib signed in script JOHN MANTON & SON DOVER STREET (faint), moulded breech-blocks with engraved platinum plugs, engraved toptang, flat, curved and bevel-edged locks signed C. MOORE LONDON and engraved with feathered serpents, hammers almost certainly from another, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture and period ramrod. 600-800 518 A 28-BORE PERCUSSION OVER-UNDER SPORTING-GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Continental, possibly Belgian circa 1850, with rebrowned 30in. barrels, no fore-sight, shallow carved sighting rib at breech, symmetrical fenced nipples, fully engraved top-tang, flat engraved back-action locks with radiused tails, engraved hammers, walnut half-stock with carved cheek-piece terminating in a rosette, the chequered wrist terminating in acanthus carving and chequered foreend with carved tip, iron furniture, the heel-plate signed in script, possibly J. RUBERTA, G.P. BERLINI 1826, scrolled lower tang and side-mounted wooden ramrod, some pitting to barrels externally, especially at breech 600-800 519 W.W. GREENER, LONDON A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 10317, circa 1860, with twist 30in. barrels, the top-rib signed W.W. GREENER, 68 HAYMARKET, LONDON (refreshed), borderline and scroll engraved long top-tang, bar-action locks with borderline and scroll engraving and signed W.W. GREENER, chequered walnut half-stock with iron furniture and provision for under-barrel ramrod (missing) 1,000-1,500 63

64 520 CHARLES MOORE, LONDON A GOOD 4-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED FOWLING- PIECE, serial no. 2057, circa 1840, with heavy triple-staged 40in. twist-iron barrel banded at the intersection, the top-flat signed in script C. MOORE 77 ST JAMES S STREET, LONDON, engraved top-tang, isolated borderline, scroll and gamebird engraved baraction hump-backed lock with dipped tail, substantial walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (hairline crack at side-nail), iron furniture and original brass-tipped under-barrel ramrod 3,000-5,000

522 523 521 FENTON, LONDON AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED DUCK-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1855, with 30in. twist iron barrels, the top-rib signed FENTON, LIME STREET (rubbed), long borderline engraved top-tang, plain borderline engraved bar-action locks and hammers signed FENTON, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (worn smooth), iron furniture and probable replacement wood ramrod 700-900 522 JOHN MANTON & SON, LONDON A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no s 10879 and 11013, for between 1833-39, the action married to twist 29in. barrels numbered 11013 (bottom loop detached but present), the top-rib signed in script JOHN MANTON & SON, platinum vented plugs to the breech-block, borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, bar-action locks with top extensions, border, gamescene and scroll engraving and signed JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, chequered walnut half-stock numbered 10879 inside the fore-end with iron furniture and provision for under-barrel ramrod (missing) 1,000-1,500 Neal and Back s book The Manton Supplement lists gun no. 11013 as a double barrelled caplock shotgun signed John Manton & Son Patent with locks that have a vertical extension to fit beside the standing breech. It also mentions that the barrels are missing. The action presented here and numbered 10879 is not mentioned but has identical locks. 523 BOSS & CO., LONDON A 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED LIVE-PIGEON OR SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 2521, for 1867, with later blued 32in. barrels numbered 9061 by another, fully scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed BOSS & CO, dolphin headed hammers, figured chequered walnut half-stock, engraved iron furniture also numbered 1 for a pair and no provision for ramrod 1,200-1,600 524 COLT, USA A.56 PERCUSSION SMOOTHBORE FIVE-SHOT REVOLVING CARBINE, MODEL BRITISH CARBINE, serial no. 10314, circa 1860, with octagonal to round 21in. barrel, brass blade fore-sight, dove-tailed rear-sight with centre standing notch and twin folding leaves, grooved top-strap signed COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. USA, fully fluted cylinder, solid iron frame with side-hammer, iron top-tang, brass trigger-guard and lower tang, walnut butt-stock with brass heel-plate (stock cracked through and repaired at wrist) and under-barrel loading lever. 1,500-2,500 65

66 525* F. DUNCKEL, BURG LINN, GERMANY AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE 28-BORE PERCUSSION CAPE-RIFLE WITH GILT DECORATION, no visible serial number, circa 1845-50, with brushed bright fine twist damascus 28in. barrels, the right rifled in seven grooves, the left smooth, the contrasting damascus top-rib with inlaid panel signed in gold F. DUNCKEL BURGLINN, blacked niello borders either end of the signature, dove-tailed broad based blued fore-sight with crescent blade, blued rear-sight with numbered register for windage adjustable via a screw and lockable via another, the front of sight base carved as a running snake, colour hardened rib-end with contrasting engraved borders, colour hardened breech-blocks, the snails shaped and moulded and carved in relief as a flower, the central vents in platinum, the undersides with oval makers marks MST, blued nipples with polished tops, fully chased and engraved complex top-tang with curled percussion fences to the fore, the relief engraving further enhanced with a gilded eagle between the hammers, a broad panel with a stag in a woodland setting against a gilded background with further gilt accents to the remainder, fully carved and engraved back-action locks with engraved extended underbarrel supports, the engraving featuring relief carved acanthus scrolls inhabited with gilt game animals, birds and flowers, polished exposed pin-heads, fully carved and engraved swinging safes forwards of each hammer, each inlaid with a gold line, relief carved, pierced and engraved hammers with engraved dome-headed screws, the back curves pierced with bows and arrows, the bodies inhabited by gilded mythical beasts, the hammer heads carved as dragons with gilt eyes, teeth and realistically carved hair, finely chequered hammer spurs, figured walnut straight-hand half-stock finely chequered at the wrist, the right hand side relief carved with a panel of acanthus scrolls and a border of oak-leaves surrounding a complex pierced patch-box and hinge, the front of the panel with applied ivory eagle clutching a fawn in its talons, the lid of the leather-lined patchbox

relief carved with a gilt hunter stalking a gilded mouflon in a mountainous setting with small detail also picked out in gilt, the left hand side of butt with moulded and raised cheek-piece, the rear deeply relief carves with a scene of hunting dogs attacking wild boar in a woodland setting whilst a hunter stands by with his hanger waiting to administer the coup de grace, the trees inhabited by an applied ivory gamebird, iron heel-plate, the long top-spur carved en-suite with the locks, moulded and carved horn lower tang cover with pistol-grip spur, carved and engraved complex trigger-guard bow featuring a gilded fox and a multiple curled scroll leading edge, blued set trigger for the right hand barrel, plain blued trigger for the shot barrel, long carved, chased and engraved trigger-guard complex finial with gilded detail almost meeting the en-suite complex ramrod throat, rectangular gilt barrel key escutcheons, silver mounted ebony under-barrel ramrod and front and rear blued sling-swivels Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 8,000-12,000 Formerly in a Dutch province belonging to William Of Orange, Burg (or Castle) Linn is in the city of Krefeld, now part of Germany The extraordinary attention to the detailed chiselled and carved decoration of this rifle is in close keeping with the finest luxury firearms made in Vienna and Prague, circa 1850-60. Examples of this school of workmanship are found in the majority of the surviving ancestral gunrooms of the crowned heads of Northern Europe and Scandinavia, and those of the German and Austro-Hungarian senior nobility. Leading exponents of this elaborate style include Anton Vinzenz Lebeda of Prague and Matthias Novotny of Vienna; examples of their decorated sporting guns made for the Habsburg Court are preserved in the Hofjagd und r stkammer, Vienna. See Schedelmann 1972. The incorporation of alpine sporting subjects within the decorative scheme of the present rifle confirms that it was intended for use within the rich game region of the South German alps. Provenance: Canadian private collection Reference: Hans Schedelmann, Die großen B chsenmacher, Braunschweig 1972 67

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526 528 526 LEOPOLD BERNARD, PARIS A 4-BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING-PIECE, serial no. 9960, and dated 1857, with twist iron round 35in. barrel possibly shortened for use as a pigeon gun, signed on the underside LEOPOLD BERNARD CANONNIER A PARIS along with Liege proofs, octagonal section breech, colour hardened hooked breech-block with scroll engraving and moulded, fenced snail, colour hardened borderline and scroll engraved long top-tang, colour hardened borderline and scroll engraved bar-action unsigned lock of English style, walnut straight hand half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture including shortspurred heel-plate, engraved lower tang with central raised section, complex Continental style trigger-guard bow, steeple finial and ramrod throat and white-metal tipped ebonised ramrod, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish and colour (barrel finish darkened with age) 2,000-2,500 527 A.750 PERCUSSION CAVALRY-CARBINE SIGNED WANZEL, MODEL LORENZ RIFLED CARBINE, no visible serial number, circa 1854, possibly converted from flintlock, with round tapering iron 14 1/2in. rifled barrel, applied boat-shaped fore-sight, the top of breech signed WANZEL, standing notch rear-sight to top-tang, plain bevel-edged lock with traced of a double-headed eagle stamp to the tail, walnut threequarter stock with heavy iron furniture including complex saddle-bar co-joining the side-plate and running along the wrist and into the raised cheek-piece, no provision for ramrod 400-600 It is believed that an undisclosed number of these carbines and the musket versions of the same arm were purchased by both the North and South factions during the American Civil War 528 J. LANG, LONDON A FINE 32-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 1712, circa 1850-55, with browned ribbon-twist damascus 30in. barrels rifled in two grooves, the contrasting damascus rib signed J. LANG, 22 COCKSPUR STREET, HAYMARKET LONDON, dove-tailed foresight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, fully scroll engraved top-tang, platinum vented plugs, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed JOSEPH LANG (some mild pitting to left hand lock), sliding safety bolts behind the hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, raised cheek-piece, iron furniture including chequered pistol-grip spur to the lower tang and ebony under-barrel ramrod, complete with a later L.E.M. bullet mould 3,000-4,000 When previously held on a UK section 1 firearms licence, this rifle won the vendor three Muzzle-Loading Association of Great Britain trophies in Double Rifle Competitions 529 TOWNLEY, LANCASTER A 16-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1835, with 30in. twist barrels, the top-rib signed in script within a scroll engraved panel LANCASTER, bead foresight, further scroll engraving to sides of barrels at breech, carved fences, engraved rib-end with gold line, fully engraved top-tang, border and acanthus scroll engraved back-action locks signed TOWNLEY, engraved dolphin headed hammers, figured walnut half-stock chequered at the grip, gold shield shaped escutcheon at wrist, iron furniture except gilded oval barrel key escutcheons (fore-end broken and repaired at this point) and brass tipped mahogany ramrod 200-300 Christopher Townley traded at 14 New Street, Lancaster between 1827-1848 69

530 532 530 B. COGSWELL, LONDON A SCARCE.451 PERCUSSION PRIVATE PURCHASE VOLUNTEER MILITARY RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with Enfield rifled 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight graduated to 1000yds., borderline engraved lock signed B. COGSWELL, 224 STRAND LONDON, chained nipple protector, chequered walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including two barrel bands and jagended ramrod 1,800-2,200 532 R.T. PRITCHETT, LONDON A.577 PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER RIFLE, MODEL PATTERN 56 TWO- BAND, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with Enfield rifled 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight graduated to 1000yds., borderline engraved lock signed B. COGSWELL, 224 STRAND LONDON, chained nipple protector, chequered walnut threequarter stock, iron furniture including two barrel bands and jag-ended ramrod 1,200-1,600 531 STARR ARMS, USA A.54 PERCUSSION CAPPING BREECH-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 1858 CARBINE, serial no. 21301, circa 1863, with round tapering 21in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, folding notch and battle sight, square receiver with falling-block mechanism and saddle-ring mounted to left hand side, colour-hardened lockplate signed STARR ARMS CO, YONKERS N.Y., large slab-sided hammer, walnut straight-hand butt-stock (toe with working inlet repair), brass heel-plate and barrel-band and iron underlever forming the trigger-guard 800-1,200 70

535 533 533 P. SPAMANN IN RAVENSBURG A 40-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT MATCH-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1860 and designed for Schutzenfest events, with brushed bright octagonal 33 1/2in. barrel, muzzle rebated for a ball starter (absent), dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating blade rear-sight, the breech end signed on the top-flat in script P. SPAMANN IN RAVENSBURG, plain top-tang with no provision for vernier sight, carved snail, plain bar action lock and hammer, heavy walnut full-stock of Swiss form with raised cheek-piece and heavy white-metal crescent heel-plate (toe of butt repaired), winged sidenail escutcheon, white metal trigger guard bow with finger grooves, double set trigger and horn tipped ramrod 600-800 534 A.700 PERCUSSION SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED SUHL, MODEL PRUSSIAN 1839/55, no visible serial number, circa 1858, with 41in. barrel, foresight integral with the nose-cap, folding multi-aperture rear-sight, solid top-tang, plain lock with SUHL and crown device, walnut full-stock with exposed muzzle and raised cheek-piece, brass furniture except iron heelplate and ramrod, lock heavily frosted with mild frosting to other exposed iron surfaces 600-800 535 Ex. JOHN LEES COLLECTION REILLY, LONDON A FINE CASED 60-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT ROOK or PARK RIFLE, serial no. 10619, circa 1865, with expertly re-browned 28in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed REILLY, NEW OXFORD STREET LONDON, applied blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, scroll engraved squared patent breech, colour hardened top tang with scroll engraving, border and scroll engraved baraction lock signed REILLY, LONDON (traces of colour), french polished walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, reblued iron furniture and ebony ramrod, complete with its manufacturer s oak storage case with pink parchment trade label, the interior lined and compartmented in green velvet and containing a number of period accessories probably original to this rifle 1,500-2,500 This actual rifle is featured in Winfer & Rowe s book, British Single Shot Rifles Volume 7 on page 87 536 A 6-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED DUCK-GUN SIGNED B. THURSFIELD, no visible serial number, circa 1865, with uncut 27 1/2in. barrels, the rib end at breech signed B. THURSFIELD, MAKER, white metal plugs, engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed B. THURSFIELD, chequered walnut half-stock (chipped at toe), iron furniture and original under-barrel ramrod 300-500 B. Thursfield traded from various addresses in Birmingham between 1859-69 537 IZYETSK ARSENAL, RUSSIA A.700 PERCUSSION SERVICE-MUSKET, MODEL 1828/44 TULA TYPE, serial no. 16973, type 2 dated 1838, with 41 1/2in. barrel, applied brass crescent fore-sight, applied rear-sight mount for a folding leaf-sight (blade absent), solid top-tang, heavy Russian arsenal signed lock converted from flint and with remnants of the original brass pan, walnut three-quarter stock, dated brass furniture, the heel-plate spur stamped with a Russian eagle and the serial number, two barrel-bands and twin banded brass nose-cap, provision for ramrod (missing) 900-1,200 Of note is the official leaf sight mount not previously recorded on any 1828/44 muskets, though it appears occasionally on later models. The fitting of such a sight indicates the use of the Nessler Ball and the extended sighting range required. 71

538* MANCHESTER ORDNANCE & RIFLE CO. A RARE EXPERIMENTAL.577 SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL PATTERN 53/56 TYPE, serial no. D602, possibly for volunteers or trials, with 39in. Whitworth rifled barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rearsight, the top of breech signed WHITWORTH PATENT, commercial proofs, plain lock signed MANCHESTER ORDNANCE & RIFLE CO.,with the Whitworth wheatsheaf trademark to the tail, chequered walnut three-quarter stock with iron furniture including variant trigger guard, heel-plate and three barrel-bands, iron ramrod with cotton-reel tip, much original blued finish with traces of colour Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 2,000-3,000 539 A SUBSTANTIAL 11-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING-RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, possibly Persian and for the near eastern market with heavy fine damascus 29 3/4in. barrel carved with raised arabesque caps at muzzle and breech and a raised intermittent sighting rib joined with narrow carved bars, all with traces of gilt koftgari-work, dove-tailed foresight with small side protectors, folding tang sight (incomplete), the top of breech with Arabic maker s mark repeated on the borderline and scroll engraved bar action lock, scroll engraved hammer (spur repaired), walnut full-stock with carved raised cheek-piece, skip-chequered at the wrist with relief scroll carved pommel, engraved iron patch-box and heel-plate, winged sidenail escutcheon, single set trigger, sling swivels and under-barrel ramrod (wood with some cracks and repairs, one barrel-key absent) 400-600 72

540* WHITWORTH, MANCHESTER A FINE.451 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-MATCH RIFLE, serial no. 763, circa 1860, with heavy round 30in. barrel deeply crowned at the muzzle, the top signed forwards of the ladder rearsight with two additional folding leaves WHITWORTH PATENT, patent breech with short sighting rib scroll engraved at the tip, fully scroll engraved top tang (traces of colour), border and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed WHITWORTH, sliding safe forwards of the fully scroll engraved dolphin headed hammer, the engraving further enhanced with depictions of birds and serpents, figured chequered walnut half-stock with scroll engraved iron patch-box and heel-plate, the lower tang with raised chequered pistol-grip spur, rounded horn fore-end tip and no provision for ramrod Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 2,000-3,000 73

541 AN UNUSUAL.450 & 16-BORE PERCUSSION FOUR-BARRELLED TURN-OVER SPORTING COMBINATION GUN, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, possibly American, with 27in. barrel-group, the side by side shot barrels of twist iron, the heavy rifle barrels of iron, each pair with their own front and rear-sights, the rotation locked by an auxilliary trigger forwards of the guard, plain back-action locks, winged tang sight, walnut butt-stock of Kentucky form with iron crescent heel-plate, raised trigger-guard lower tang, spurred bow and ramrod stored alongside barrel 500-1,000 74

542 550 542 A.700 PERCUSSION SERVICE-MUSKET, MODEL RUSSIAN 1845, serial no. 24150, Tula Arsenal dated for 1849, with 42 1/2in. barrel, applied brass crescent fore-sight, applied rear-sight to the solid top-tang, heavy Russian arsenal signed back-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock retaining much of its original ebonised black finish, dated brass furniture, the heel-plate stamped with the serial number, two barrelbands (nose-cap missing), provision for ramrod (also missing) 1,200-1,600 The back action 1845 model is much rarer than the earlier 1828/44 Tula types. 543 A 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN SIGNED ROSSON, no visible serial number, circa 1850, with 30in. twist iron barrels, the top-rib re-engraved CHAS. ROSSON, bead fore-sight, scroll engraved top-tang and rib-end at breech, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed C. ROSSON, engraved hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture and period under-barrel ramrod 250-350 550 A SCARCE CASED 140-BORE PERCUSSION POCKET TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with London proved micro-rifled 3 1/2in. octagonal barrel, scroll engraved detail to muzzle and breech, dove-tailed pillar fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, both off-set for sighting, fully floral engraved cylinder arbormount, sprung and articulated side-mounted rammer, plain cylinder with rope-bordered leading edge, each chamber numbered from 1 to 6 on the front face, border engraved nipple-shield, fully scroll engraved radiused action body with engraved off-set central hammer, possibly originally fitted with a detachable nose now absent, safety stops between the nipples, asymmetric sliding safe mounted diagonally across the backstrap, chequered walnut grip with small silver oval escutcheon to wrist and with engraved iron pommel cap with central trap-door, guarded trigger with engraved bow, the whole retaining much of a possibly original London blue and complete with its walnut storage box lined and compartmented in green baize and including a full suite of accessories, namely a bullet mould loading rod combined, a pewter oil bottle, a small bag-shaped flask, a horn nipple-pot, a tin of Joyce s caps, a turn screw and a nipple-key 1,500-2,500 544 TWIGG, LONDON A 20-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1845 and possibly re-using an earlier 32 1/2in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed TWIGG, LONDON, bead foresight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, border and scroll engraved back-action unsigned lock, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture including raised scrolled lower tang, period mahogany ramrod 400-600 75

551 552 551 A 180-BORE PERCUSSION MUFF-PISTOL OF SMALL SIZE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, probably Belgian circa 1840, with rifled 1 1/8in. turn-off brushed bright round barrel, carved nipple bolster, ivy-leaf engraved squared and brushed bright boxlock action with off-set central hammer, concealed folding trigger, smooth bag-shaped ivory grip (lower tang screws replaced) and presented in a later wood storage case lined in blue baize. 300-500 552 PETTENGILL, USA A SCARCE.44 PERCUSSION HAMMERLESS REVOLVER, MODEL PETTENGILL S ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 2247, circa 1862, with octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel, bead fore-sight, sighting groove to the topstrap, the right hand side of the groove signed PETTENGILL S PATENT 1856, the left side RAYMOND & ROBITAILLE, PATENTED 1858 (rubbed), solid iron frame and radiused action body (frosted), plain cylinder, smooth walnut grips, under-barrel articulated rammer and guarded trigger, the whole heavily stained with patches of cleaning 700-900 553 DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, LONDON A 54-BORE PERCUSSION SELF-COCKING REVOLVER, MODEL 1851 ADAMS, serial no. 10182R, with blued 6 1/2in. octagonal barrel, the topstrap and top-flat signed DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 30 KING WILLIAM STT. LONDON BRIDGE, scroll engraving to the breech throat sides, plain cylinder, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame, the right side marked ADAMS PATENT along with the number, straight external safe spring, spurless hammer, chequered walnut one-piece grip, iron heelplate and no provision for rammer, the whole retaining a strong amount of original blued finish 700-900 76

556 GILLET, BRISTOL A SCARCE EARLY 32-BORE PERCUSSION POCKET-PISTOL, no visible serial number circa 1810, with round turn-off 1 1/2in. blued barrel, broad engraved band at muzzle, narrow milled band at join, squared boxlock action engraved with borders and acanthus scrolls, the signature within engraved ovals reading GILLET on the left and BRISTOL on the right, engraved central hammer with flat-faced nose, sliding safe to the topstrap, pseudo frizzen to hold the cap, concealed folding trigger (repaired) and walnut finely chequered bag-shaped butt with silver lion mask pommel-cap and rectangular escutcheon at the wrist, traces of colour, mainspring broken or absent 200-300 557 ROGERS & SPENCER, USA A.44 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL ARMY, serial no. 1231, circa 1866, with 7 1/2in. octagonal barrel, dovetailed blade fore-sight, the grooved top-strap with signed ROGERS & SPENCER, UTICA, N-Y, plain unfluted cylinder, plain frame, smooth walnut flared grips (chipped around base, some hairline cracks forming), iron trigger-guard and hinged under-barrel loading lever, the whole retaining a strong amount of original blued finish with some retouching 800-1,200 554 554 COLT, USA A.31 PERCUSSION ENGRAVED POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL COLT S 1849 POCKET, serial no. 313353, for 1869, with octagonal 5in. barrel signed ADDRESS COL SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA within a border, the remainder fully engraved with American scrollwork on a dot-punched background, similar decoration to the open iron frame and the plain cylinder, repeated on the brass grip-straps (also bearing slight traces of silver plate) smooth walnut grip (left hand front corner repaired) and hinged under-barrel loading rod with engraved hinge, all matching numbers but no finish 800-1,200 Whilst of the correct style, it is probable that the engraving was conducted post manufacture by persons unknown. 555 J. BENTLEY & SONS, LIVERPOOL A RARE 54-BORE PERCUSSION SELF-COCKING REVOLVER WITH BRASS FRAME, MODEL BENTLEY S PATENT, serial no. 51, circa 1856, with iron octagonal micro-rifled 7 5/8in. barrel signed on the top-flat J. BENTLEY & SONS 40 LIME ST. LIVERPOOL, MAKERS TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, dove-tailed fore-sight, barrel fixed to the frame by cross-wedge and pin, border and scroll engraved brass open frame (action sticky), the left hand side marked BENTLEY S PATENT No. 51, plain blued cylinder, double action only hammer with provision for hammer safety (missing), smooth walnut grips, engraved brass grip-straps, heel-plate and triggerguard bow, traces of original finish with some mild shallow pitting 1,000-1,500 558 558 C. REEVES, BIRMINGHAM A RARE 54-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL REEVE S PATENT, serial no. 1022, conforming to patent 1623 of July 19, 1858, with 6 1/4in. octagonal barrel (much original finish), dove-tailed fore-sight, the top-strap unsigned but engraved with a scrolled border, standing notch back-sight to rear, plain five-shot cylinder with ropecarved band to leading edge (much blued finish), borderline and scroll engraved solid frame with dove-tailed side-plate, the left hand side marked PATENT and also fitted with a white metal nipple guard, spurred hammer, chequered one-piece semi saw-handled walnut grip, brushed bright loading lever mounted to left hand side of barrel and pull-down release for cylinder arbor (action at fault) 800-1,200 77

559 560 559 MARIETTE, BELGIUM A RARE 54-BORE SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, MODEL J.N. DEPREZ PATENT, serial no 32, circa 1855, with octagonal 6 1/4in. barrel (burst in antiquity and expertly repaired), the left hand flat signed MARIETTE BREVETE (rubbed), the left under-flat marked J.N. DEPREZ, moulded barrel mount released by swinging the trigger-guard, engraved open iron frame with boxlock central hammer action, plain cylinder, smooth walnut one-piece grip with replaced heel-plate and loading lever mounted to right side of barrel (possible replacement) 300-500 560 W. EGAN, BRADFORD A GOOD CASED 120-BORE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, MODEL WEBLEY- BENTLEY TYPE, no visible serial number, circa 1855, with blued octagonal 4 3/8in. barrel, tramlines engraved at muzzle, bead fore-sight, the top-flat signed WILLIAM EGAN, BRADFORD, articulated rammer mounted to left side of barrel, wingnut barrel release, borderline engraved blued open frame, plain blued cylinder with tramlines to leading edge, J shaped safety spring, spur-less hammer, chequered walnut grips with saw-handle spur, iron butt-cap and guarded trigger, complete with its maker s walnut storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, parchment trade label inside lid and complete with a Robert Adams trademarked mould, a small Dixon bag shaped flask retaining virtually all its finish and a turned oil-bottle, the pistol and case contents appearing little used 1,200-1,600 561 COLT, USA A.44 PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S 1860 ARMY, serial no. 165571, for 1867, with round 8in. barrel signed ADDRESS COL SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, open iron frame marked COLT S PATENT, plain stepped cylinder with traces of roll engraved scene, iron back-strap, brass trigger-guard, smooth walnut grip (worn) and hinged creeping under-barrel loading rod, all matching numbers, darkly stained finish 600-800 562 A 28-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED SINGLE-SHOT SIDE-HAMMER BELT- PISTOL, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with deeply rifled octagonal 4 3/4in. barrel, white-metal fore-sight, carved snail, standing notch rear-sight to front of the scroll engraved top-tang, squared scroll engraved box-lock action with radiused corners, dolphin headed side-hammer, finely chequered walnut butt with central trapdoor to the iron butt-cap, belt-hook mounted to the left hand side of action, guarded trigger and captive iron under-barrel ramrod on an applied rib 300-500 563 FREEMAN, USA A SCARCE.44 PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL ARMY, serial no. 350 circa 1863-64, with round 7 1/2in. barrel, plain cylinder with recessed nipples, solid frame (missing flat spring retaining catch for cylinder), the top-strap signed FREEMAN S PAT DECR. 9 1862 over HOARD S ARMORY, WATERTOWN N.Y., alongside the sighting groove, the latter barely legible, single action trigger-mechanism, smooth flared walnut grips and articulated under-barrel loading lever, the whole stripped of finish 700-900 78

564 LONDON ARMOURY A 54-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION SIDE-HAMMER REVOLVER, MODEL KERR S PATENT, serial no. 9336, circa 1856, with 4in. blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved with scrolls along the top side-flats and a band of foliage at the muzzle, borderline engraved top-strap, plain blued cylinder engraved with a roped band at the front edge, blued borderline engraved frame signed KERR S PATENT 9336 (refreshed), blued borderline engraved back-action lock, chequered walnut butt (minor chips), borderline engraved pommel with lanyard ring and retaining traces of blued finish, hinged under-barrel rammer, and much of an older re-blued finish throughout (some loss to engraved detail) 700-900 566 566 A 180-BORE PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER SIGNED DR. G. LAMMERT, MODEL ADAMS TYPE, no visible serial number, almost certainly a Belgian produced patent infringement, with blued octagonal 4in. barrel, engraved band at muzzle, dove-tailed fore-sight, the border engraved top-strap signed Dr G. LAMMERT, borderline and scroll engraved two-piece interlocking frame, plain cylinder, chequered rosewood one-piece semi saw-handled grip, faceted pommel-cap, guarded trigger and self-cocking mechanism, strong amount of probable original blued finish throughout 500-700 565 565 TOWL, BOSTON A GOOD 60-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED TRAVELLING PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with colour-hardened sideby-side 3 1/2in. barrels signed in script TOWL BOSTON, engraved band at muzzle, twin gold bands and scroll engraving at breech, moulded breeches with small fences and engraved plugs, border and acanthus scroll engraved boxlock action with engraved dolphin-headed sidehammers, finely chequered bag-shaped butt with vacant rectangular panel inlet with a silver oval escutcheon at wrist, guarded double triggers and captive iron rammer on its own rib, the whole retaining a remarkable amount of finish and colour and generally appearing little used 800-1,200 This is almost certainly Joseph Towl of Boston, Lincolnshire who operated between 1834-1868 in Bridge Street. 79

567 559 567 JOHN ADAMS, LONDON A RARE 54-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL WEBLEY WEDGE-FRAME TYPE, serial no. 35703, circa 1858, with blued octagonal 6in. barrel, borderline engraved top-strap, Colt style barrel fixing wedge, plain cylinder, borderline engraved frame of Bentley shape, double action mechanism, chequered walnut grips and upward hinged linked rammer, strong amount of original blued finish to the barrel, frame faded 800-1,200 568 COLT, USA A.36 PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL COLT 1862 POLICE, serial no. 16656, for 1863, with round 4 1/2in. barrel signed ADDRESS COL SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, open iron frame marked COLT S PATENT, fluted and stepped cylinder, brass grip-straps and trigger-guard, smooth walnut grip and hinged creeping under-barrel loading rod, all matching numbers, stained finish 500-700 569 W. BURNETT, SOUTHAMPTON A 30-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED OVERCOAT PISTOL, serial no. 514, circa 1845, with browned twist iron 4 3/4in. barrels, the top-rib signed WILLIAM BURNETT SOUTHAMPTON, bead fore-sight, acanthus scroll engraving bordered by twin gold lines at breech, carved snails with platinum vents, fully engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed BURNETT, engraved slab-sided dolphin headed hammers, walnut half-stock with chequered bag-shaped butt, clipped corner rectangular escutcheon to wrist, double trigger and replacement brass mounted ramrod 500-700 80

572 WHITNEY, USA A.36 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL NAVY, serial no. 98, circa 1862, with octagonal 7 5/8in. barrel signed E. WHITNEY, NEW HAVEN, bead fore-sight, top-strap with pinched sighting-groove, solid iron frame, with wing-nut cylinder release, plain cylinder with traces of a roll engraved scene, articulated under-barrel rammer, brass trigger-guard and smooth flared walnut grips (small inlet working repair to left hand grip), minimal traces of finish 700-900 570 573 A 54-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT BAR-HAMMER TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER WITH SPRUNG BAYONET, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with octagonal 5 1/2in. barrel held to the cylinder arbor via one screw, triangular cross-section sprung bayonet mounted to the right side of barrel, plain cylinder with guarded nipples, border and scroll engraved rounded boxlock action with central bar hammer, finely chequered walnut grips with flat iron pommel-cap and guarded trigger 350-600 570 WESTLEY RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE.451 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-PISTOL, MODEL PORTUGUESE CONTRACT MONKEYTAIL serial no. 933, dated for 1867, with 9in. barrel signed WHITWORTH PATENT, block and blade fore-sight, rear-sight notch to the breech-block hinge, the top of the block signed WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT and marked with the triangular trademark, plain bar-action lock signed WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO and with the triangle trademark bearing the date, walnut full-stock darkly varnished (some marking), brass furniture, the tail of the heel-plate marked R6 over F over 1, loose lanyard ring at heel, and another to rear of side-cheek, chequered trigger-blade, brass nose-cap and no provision for clearing rod 1,000-1,500 According to collectors, currently only 68 of these pistols out of the original batch of 1000 are known to have survived 571 COLT, LONDON A.36 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT SERVICE REVOLVER, MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY BRITISH ISSUE, serial no. 34354 & 20633, for 1855, with 7 1/2in. octagonal barrel numbered 20633 signed COLT LONDON (remainder erased), the left side of breech with WD and broad arrow stamp with inspector TP mark, London proofs, plain cylinder deliberately scrubbed of cylinder scene and London proofed, open iron frame (numbered 80864) with traces of COLT PATENT mark, iron trigger-guard and grip-straps numbered 34354, smooth walnut grip and articulated rammer below the barrel, dome head London screws where appropriate throughout 700-900 574 574 W. & J. RIGBY, DUBLIN A.650 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT BRASS-MOUNTED BACK-ACTION PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1843, with round twist iron 5 1/2in. barrel, the flat sighting plane signed DUBLIN, solid breech and tang, plain curved and radiused back action lock signed W. & J. RIGBY, plain hammer, walnut round-section full-stock with flattened flared butt, brass furniture and captive iron ramrod 300-500 For an illustration of a standard back action example, see D.H.L. Back s publication, Great Irish Gunmakers, Messrs. Rigby 1760-1869, first edition, page 97. 81

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575 J. COLLINS, LONDON A GOOD CASED.650 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED HOWDAH- PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with London proved browned 7in. smoothbore barrels, the top-rib signed J. COLLINS, 115, REGENT STREET, LONDON, broad engraved bands at muzzles, scroll engraved rib end with engraved band, platinum line and plugs, high percussion fences, fully scroll engraved top-tang (some colour), colourhardened slightly curved border and scroll engraved back-action locks signed J. COLLINS, sliding safes behind the dolphin-headed hammers (right hammer-spur cracked), walnut half-stock with swept chequered butt, iron butt-cap with central trapdoor, border and scroll engraved trigger-guard bow, double triggers and captive iron ramrod with internal spoon retainer, the whole with a remarkable amount of period finish (barrels possibly rebrowned in antiquity) together with a probably associated oak storage case, flush fitting brass handle to lid, lock and hook closure (lock escutcheon missing), compartmented and lined in green baize and containing a scissors ball mould and a bone nipple-pot 1,200-1,600 576 AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION PRIZE REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL WEBLEY-BENTLEY TYPE, no visible serial number, dated for 1860, with blued octagonal 4 3/4in. barrel, small blade fore-sight, plain cylinder, each chamber sequentially numbered, borderline and scroll engraved open frame with later nickel plating, half-strap with rear-sight, self cocking action with hammer-nose safe, smooth walnut grips, the right with large applied nickel plaque reading CAPTN. STEEL, 5TH MONMOUTHSHIRE R.V., 2ND PRIZE - ALL COMERS 400 YARDS, GIVEN BY 3RD MONMOUTHSHIRE R.V. NEWPORT, OCT 1ST 1860, moulded buttcap and hinged ramrod mounted to left of barrel 300-500 Born in Monmouth circa 1811, Captain Richard James Pye Steel was one of the founding officers of the 5th Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers. 83

577 580 577 METROPOLITAN ARMS, NEW-YORK A CASED SCARCE.36 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, MODEL 1851 STANDARD NAVY, serial no. 6323, for 1866, with reblued 7 1/2in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed METROPOLITAN ARMS CO NEW- YORK, plain refinished cylinder scrubbed of scene, open iron frame, brass grip-straps and smooth one-piece walnut grips, in a later competently produced wood case lined in red velvet and containing a rare original Metropolitan Arms Co double cavity mould 600-800 Manufacture at Metropolitan Arms Co. in New-York started in earnest after the disastrous fire at Colt s own factory practically halted production. The pistols are an identical copy of the Colt 1851 Navy, but only around 6,000 were produced. 578 COLT, USA A.36 PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S 1862 POLICE, serial no. 44138, for 1871, with round 4 1/2in. barrel signed ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, moulded breech, stepped and fluted cylinder, open iron frame, brass grip-straps and trigger-guard, smooth walnut grip and creeping under-barrel rammer 600-800 579 E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A.31 PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL NEW MODEL POCKET, serial no. 7915, third model circa 1871, with octagonal 3 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat signed PATENTED SEPT 141858, MARCH 17 1863 over E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION NEWYORK U.S.A. over NEW MODEL, solid iron frame with sighting groove to top-strap, iron trigger unit with spur trigger, exposed hammer, iron grip-straps with smooth walnut grips and hinged under-barrel rammer, stripped of finish except barrel 500-700 580 PETTENGILL, USA A RARE.34 PERCUSSION HAMMERLESS REVOLVER, MODEL NAVY or BELT REVOLVER, serial no. 4, one of around 250 produced circa late 1850 s, with 4 1/2in. octagonal barrel, the top-strap marked PETTENGILL S PATENT 1856, double articulated under-barrel split loading-lever, scroll engraved solid hammerless frame, the underside marked RAYMOND & ROBITAILLE PATENTED 1858, plain cylinder, smooth flared walnut grips and guarded trigger 700-900 84

581 583 581 COOPER FIRE ARMS USA A GOOD.31 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-ACTION POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL SECOND MODEL POCKET, serial no. 4256, Philadelphia production circa 1865, with blued octagonal 4in. barrel signed on the topflat COOPER FIRE ARMS MFG CO FRANKFORD PHILA PA, over five patent dates, plain blued five-shot cylinder without engraving, colour hardened open frame, brass grip-straps and trigger-guard, smooth walnut grips and a strong amount of original finish 500-700 583 COLT, USA A GOOD.36 PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S 1862 POLICE, serial no. 37444, for 1868, with 4 1/2in. round barrel signed ADDRESS COL SAML. COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA, creeping under-barrel rammer, stepped and fluted cylinder, open iron frame (slight traces of colour), brass grip-straps and trigger-guard, smooth walnut grips, all matching numbers and retaining blued finish in sheltered areas 800-1,200 582 REMINGTONS, USA A CASED.31 PERCUSSION POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL REMINGTON- BEALS 1ST MODEL, no visible serial number, manufactured 1857-58, with blued octagonal 3in. barrel, the top-flat signed F. BEALS PATENT over patents to 1857, the top-strap signed MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION N.Y., solid iron frame with external cylinder indexing pawl, smooth gutta-percha grip with moulded cap and white metal trigger-guard bow, strong traces of finish, in a competently produced wood case lined and compartmented in burgundy velvet and also containing a reproduction pocket flask, a reproduction cleaning rod and a possibly original brass double cavity mould 600-800 85

584 KIND, LIVERPOOL A 30-BORE PERCUSSION ALL-STEEL SCOTTISH PISTOL FOR HIGHLAND DRESS, no visible serial number, circa 1880, with triple staged 6 1/4in. barrel, the muzzle banded and at the intersection, the central portion round and the breech sixteen sided and engraved, the top-flat signed LIVERPOOL, carved snail with percussion fence, borderline and scroll engraved lock signed KIND, borderline and thistle engraved ramshorn shaped butt with screw-retained ball-ended pricker in the heel, ball trigger and scroll engraved fore-end, engraved iron belt-hook and turned replacement ramrod (some mild staining and cleaning) 1,800-2,200 585 F. BARNES, LONDON A PAIR OF.650 BORE PERCUSSION SERVICE-PISTOLS, MODEL INDIAN LANCER PATTERN, serial no s: APX-1265-6X-73 APX-1327-6X-73, Indian Officer private purchase circa 1865, with round 8 3/4in. smoothbore barrels signed FREDK. BARNES & CO, LONDON, small applied blade fore-sights and hammers, Indian registration numbers to left sides of barrels, plain solid top-tangs, borderline engraved plain baraction locks, walnut full-stocks with brass furniture (traces of nickel plate), central trapdoors to the heel-plates and captive stirrup ramrods 1,200-1,600 86

586 586 JACKSON, LONDON A PERCUSSION ALL-BRASS POWDER AND CAP-TESTER circa 1825, with ratchet cut iron snail engraved with graduations from 1 through 10 with quartered increments between and locking against a v spring, brass body signed by the maker and engraved with trophies of flags and education, central iron hammer, exposed trigger and slab-sided walnut butt 300-500 587 COLT, USA A CASED.31 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT POCKET- REVOLVER, MODEL 1849 POCKET, serial no. 22095, for 1861, with blued octagonal 5in. barrel signed ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, hinged under-barrel rammer, roll engraved plain cylinder, open iron frame marked COLTS PATENT, brass trigger-guard and backstrap (traces of silver plating) and walnut one-piece grip, strong traces of finish, coloured parts stained, together with its English market oak storage case lined and compartmented in green velvet, parchment instruction label inside lid, the tray containing a cleaning rod, double cavity mould, Bartram flask and nipple-key (brass escutcheons missing from lid and lock) 1,200-1,600 588 A PAIR OF 46-BORE PERCUSSION TURN-OFF POCKET-PISTOLS WITH WHITE-METAL BODIES, UNSIGNED, no visible serial numbers, Birmingham proofs circa 1835, with round 3in. barrels, radiused scroll engraved white metal actions with blued central hammers and concealed automatic triggers, finely chequered walnut bag-shaped butts with engraved white-metal caps and oval escutcheons to the wrists, traces of finish (sear at fault on one pistol) 400-600 587 87

589 590 589 A CASED PAIR OF 120-BORE PERCUSSION SMALL-SIZE MUFF-PISTOLS WITH IVORY BUTTS, UNSIGNED, serial no s. 963, Belgian, circa 1835, with brushed bright turn-off 1 1/2in. barrels, false rifling at the muzzles, squared scroll engraved brushed bright actions with plain off-set central hammers, carved and fenced snails and concealed automatic triggers, smooth bag-shaped ivory butts with iron diminutive trap-doors at heel concealing small cap-boxes, the pair complete with their original borderline tooled black leatherette case lined internally in the Continental manner in red felt (faded to brown) and containing a fine, small silver-plated bag-shape powder flask signed JAMES DIXON, SHEFFIELD, a scissors shaped combination iron ball-mould with integral nipple-key and barrel square and an ivory cap-pot 1,200-1,600 590 W. TRANTER, BIRMINGHAM A CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT SELF-COCKING REVOLVER, MODEL TRANTER S DOUBLE-TRIGGER, no visible serial number, second model circa 1855, with refinished octagonal 6 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, traces of scroll engraving at throat, standing notch rear-sight to top-strap, plain cylinder with tramline engraved border to leading edge, solid frame (traces of engraving), inverted Y shaped safe spring, fully chequered saw-handled walnut grip with iron cap, self-cocking trigger unit marked W. TRANTER S PATENT, spurless hammer and solid detachable rammer also signed W. TRANTER S PATENT, complete with a period mahogany case probably original to this revolver, W. PRITCHARD trade label inside lid, the interior lined and compartmented in green baize and complete with a full suite of period accessories including a brass double cavity mould numbered 4889, a cap tin, a tin of lubricating bullets, a further tin of lubricating compound, a nipple key, wad punch, oil bottle and cleaning rod, together with a reproduction correct style powder-flask and turn-screw 1,000-2,000 591 TOWER, LONDON A.577 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL, MODEL CONSTABULARY TYPE or CUSTOMS, no visible serial number, dated for 1840, with round iron 6in. barrel, Tower proofs at the breech, solid top-tang, borderline engraved bevel edged lock of flintlock pattern signed TOWER and marked with a crown over VR device together with the date, stepped tail, walnut full-stock marked 12 in the wood behind top-tang, heavy brass furniture, long iron belt-hook and loose lanyard ring to pommel, captive iron under-barrel ramrod 400-600 592* FRANCOTTE, BELGIUM A 120-BORE PERCUSSION SELF-COCKING POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL ADAM S PATENT, serial no. 14031, circa 1860, with octagonal 4 1/2in. barrel, engraved band at muzzle, scroll engraving at breech, the top-flat and strap signed MANUF.D. BY A. FRANCOTTE LICENCED BY R. ADAMS & CO. LONDON, articulated loading lever mounted to left hand side of barrel, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame, borderline engraved plain cylinder, chequered walnut grip with flared pommel and iron heelplate, guarded trigger, minimal traces of finish with some frosting Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 593 LONDON ARMOURY CO. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL KERR S PATENT, serial no. 10809, circa 1856, with blued 5 1/2in. semi-octagonal barrel, bead fore-sight, the left hand top-flat with London proofs and stamped L.A.C., plain top-strap with notch rear-sight to top of standing breech, plain five-shot cylinder, two-piece frame construction marked KERR S PATENT, coarsely chequered walnut grip with back-action lock inlet to the right hand side signed LONDON ARMOURY CO., side hammer, lanyard ring at heel, single action trigger and hinged underbarrel loading lever, older refinish 1,500-2,000 594 STARR ARMS, USA A.44 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 1858 ARMY, serial no. 12530, circa 1864, with round 6in. sighted barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, plain cylinder, plain hinged frame, selectable triggerblade (action slightly at fault), flared walnut smooth one-piece grip and articulated under-barrel loading lever, strong amount of original blued finish remaining 1,000-1,500 88

599 JOHN HARCOURT, IPSWICH A GOOD CASED PAIR OF 20-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS, no visible serial numbers, circa 1800 with later conversion to percussion, slightly swamped octagonal 9 1/4in. rebrowned barrels, white metal foresights, standing notch rear-sights to the engraved top-tangs, platinum plugs, border and trophy engraved flat locks with dolphin headed hammers, walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, single set triggers and metal and horn-tipped ramrods, traces of original finish except where noted, complete with their manufacturer s walnut storage box, compartmented and lined in green baize, Harcourt trade label inside lid and including a period ball-mould, later flask and cleaning rod 3,000-5,000 599 595 A SCARCE 120-BORE PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL POCKET- REVOLVER, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with octagonal 3 1/4in. barrel, radiused muzzle, traces of a London address to top-flat, plain sixshot cylinder with engraved band to front edge, three quarter nipple-shield, engraved central bar-hammer to the engraved rounded boxlock action, finely chequered walnut bag-shaped butt and guarded trigger, refinished 250-350 596 STARR ARMS, USA A SCARCE.36 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 1858 NAVY, serial no. 2430, circa 1864, with round 6in. sighted barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, plain cylinder with flaring nipples, plain hinged frame, both sides stamped GWH bordered back and front by stars, selectable trigger-blade, flared walnut smooth one-piece grip and articulated under-barrel loading lever, refinished 1,200-1,600 Only 3000 Starr Navys were produced making this the hardest of all the Starr revolvers to acquire. 597 SMITH, LONDON A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT MANSTOPPER TRAVELLING- PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1855, with heavy octagonal 6in. barrel (some external pitting), the top-flat signed LONDON, Birmingham proofs, engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved back-action lock signed SMITH, engraved hammer, walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped butt, iron furniture and captive iron swivel ramrod 300-500 598 UNWIN & RODGERS, SHEFFIELD A.28 PERCUSSION COMBINATION KNIFE-PISTOL, MODEL NON-XLL, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with nickel semi-octagonal 3 1/2in. barrel, Birmingham proofs, bead fore-sight, central hammer, halfchequered horn side-scales with nickel bolsters, rear hinged cap-box the underside with folding trigger, a double edged signed 3 1/4in. blade and a signed 2 1/2in. drop-point blade, storage in the rear of scales for a scissors mould and a pair of tweezers with loading rod combined 500-700 600 600 A SCARCE 54/120-BORE PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC DUAL CALIBRE STOCK RESERVOIR AIR-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, English circa 1840, with re-browned octagonal micro-rifled 30in. barrel with detachable micro-rifled brass full-length insert, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, border and scroll engraved tap-action receiver, rotating safe and cocking hammer to the right hand side, leather re-covered stock air-reservoir with shotgun butt, guarded trigger, walnut fore-end with horn nose-cap and provision for ramrod (missing) 1,200-1,600 601 VENUS WAFFENWERK, GERMANY A BOXED.177 RECEIVER-COCKING CONCENTRIC-PISTON AIR-PISTOL, MODEL TELL II, no visible serial number, circa 1937, with 5in. concealed barrel, blued air-chamber marked with the Venus Waffenwerk trademark and model details, fixed sights, hinged cocking lever to backstrap marked M.A.C. and MADE IN GERMANY, chequered walnut grips, the trigger-guard forming the cocking link, the whole appearing little used but with some mild surface storage corrosion together with its rare card carton torn on one end 100-200 89

602 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A.177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL MKII SERVICE, serial no. S12270, for 1939, with 25 1/2in. detachable barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, rotating bolt locking, peep-sight fitted to rear of receiver (eye-piece missing), plain air-chamber with model details and five countries patent numbers, trigger unit with manufacturer s details, semi saw-handled walnut butt-stock (crack at head), horn heel-plate and old re-finish throughout 300-500 603 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A GOOD.22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL MK3 LATE SERIES, serial no. A6902, circa 1970, with blued 18in. tapering round barrel, dovetailed fore-sight with protector, elevating notch rear-sight, loading tap at breech with squared handle, plain air chamber with applied telescopic sight rail, walnut half-stock with white plastic Webley medallion inlet to left side of butt and push-button under-lever, the whole retaining virtually all its original factory finish and appearing little used 100-200 604 B.S.A., BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE.177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL CLUB, serial no. EC2933, for between March and May 1956, with blued tapering 18 1/2in. barrel, ramp fore-sight with tunnel protector, elevating notch rear-sight, plain air-chamber etched THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL-ARMS CO LTD CLUB.177 AIR RIFLE MADE IN ENGLAND (bright and legible) together with the piled arms trademark, enamelled sloping trigger-unit, no provision for telescopic sight, walnut one-piece half-stock with fingergrooved fore-end and concealed under-lever, the whole retaining virtually all its original factory blued finish and appearing little used 200-300 Only 14,500 BSA Clubs were produced 604 605 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A.22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL MKII SERVICE, serial no. S2784, for 1937, with 25 1/2in. detachable barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, (wheel and blade missing), rotating bolt locking, peep-sight fitted to rear of receiver, plain air-chamber with model details and five countries patent numbers, trigger unit with manufacturer s details, semi saw-handled walnut butt-stock, horn heelplate, re-finished throughout 300-500 606 B.S.A., BIRMINGHAM A.22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL MKII AIRSPORTER, serial no. GD9080, for between September 1959 and December 1965, with blued tapering 18 1/2in. barrel, ramp fore-sight with tunnel protector, provision for folding blade rear-sight (missing), plain air-chamber etched with the arrow BSA trademark and the model name (bright and legible), enamelled sloping trigger-unit, separate dove-tails for telescopic sight, walnut one-piece half-stock with finger-grooved fore-end and concealed under-lever, the whole retaining virtually all its original factory blued finish and appearing little used 150-200 606 90

607 B.S.A., BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE.22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL T-PREFIX STANDARD, serial no. T765, for the first year of manufacture, 1936, with 19in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating blade rear-sight, loading tap at breech, plain air chamber (no etching visible), saw-handled walnut butt-stock with pressed chequered grip-panels lettered BSA, no provision for fore-end and push-button under-lever, traces only of finish 100-150 608 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A.177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL MKI, serial no. 45911, late version circa 1935, with 7in. barrel, blade fore-sight, adjustable notch rear-sight, sliding barrel release catch, blued stepped air-chamber marked with six patents on the right and five on the left hand side of nose, Birmingham only address, four pin trigger group with screw adjuster, rotating safe and smooth walnut grips, the left inlaid with a winged bullet medallion, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish 150-250 609 CZ, CZECHOSLOVAKIA AN ULTRA RARE 4.4 (BB) REPEATING BOLT-ACTION MILITARY TRAINING RIFLE, MODEL STELLA VZ36, no visible serial number, circa 1936, in loose imitation of a Mauser K98K service rifle, with blued 19 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed ramp fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, detachable magazine at breech, plain air-chamber marked STELLA VZ36 PAT.OHL.C.P. 4744-36, long lift up and back bolt-handle to right hand side at side of chamber, swinging flag safe to rear and beech militarystyle three-quarter stock with iron furniture, some refinishing to both wood and metal 800-1,200 It is believed by collectors that examples of this rifle still in existence number in single figures 609 610 MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D ARMES ET CYCLES, ST ETIENNE A CASED.177 CO2-POWERED AIR-PISTOL, MODEL GIFFARD S PATENT, no visible serial number, circa 1895, with round, blued, 11in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rearsight, blued, scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with rotating loading tap for ball and external hammer, detachable reservoir under the barrel (numbered 3787), chequered walnut grips with domed iron pommel with central finial, spurred triger-guard and adjustable trigger, complete with a slightly later Manufrance wood case lined out in the continental fashion for this pistol together with a reservoir spanner 2,500-3,000 610 91

613 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A COMPOSED PAIR OF LITTLE-USED BOXED AIR-PISTOLS, MODELS TYPHOON & HURRICANE no visible serial numbers, the Typhoon model in.177 and fitted with brown undersize chequered plastic grips, the Hurricane model in.22 and with black plastic chequered grips, both in their maker s black card cartons with red flocked lining trays, instructions and telescopic sight mounts and appearing little used (some storage scuffs and light damage to boxes) 150-250 611 1099 614 611** HAMMERLI, SWITZERLAND A RARE BOXED 4.4mm (BB) SIDE-LEVER AIR-POWERED TRAINING UNIT FOR A K31 RIFLE, serial no. 2612, circa 1950, with 14 1/2in. brass barrel, blued air-chamber with integral six-shot magazine with rotating cover, the body of the device marked HAMMERLI TRAINER MOD K31, PATENT ( Hammerli Trainer with gilt infill) and the serial number, sidelever cocking with bakelite toggle in imitation of the rifle together with its blued top-clamp and complete in its maker s blue card carton with pasteboard insert Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 614 HAMMERLI, SWITZERLAND A BOXED.22 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC SINGLE-SHOT AIR-RIFLE, MODEL AR20 F-T, serial no. HC002121, recent, licenced from Carl Walther, with 21 1/4in. barrel including alloy shroud with integral reservoir guard, blacked receiver with oversize ambidextrous cocking piece, composite alloy and abs plastic skeleton stock with ergonomic ambidextrous pistol-grip and adjustable comb, match trigger and isolated fore-end palm-rest, complete with a DOWLING 8-40x44 AO PA mildot telescopic sight and mounts, and its makers? card carton 400-600 612 CZ, CZECHOSLOVAKIA A SCARCE.177 (BB) REPEATING BOLT-ACTION MILITARY TRAINING RIFLE, MODEL VZ47, serial no. 692, circa 1947-48, in loose imitation of a Mauser K98K service rifle, with blued 20in. barrel, block and blade foresight with tunnel protector, elevating rear-sight, sliding cover at breech revealing well gravity fed magazine, plain air-chamber marked with the Czech crest and CESKA ZBROJOVKA NARODINI PODNIK STRAKONICE over the model name and the number 42409, long right-angled bolthandle to right hand side at rear of chamber, sliding safe to left hand side and beech military-style three-quarter stock with iron furniture, some refinishing to both wood and metal 250-350 92

617 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A.177,.22 &.25 BARREL-COCKING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL SERVICE MKII, no visible serial number, third series circa 1936-39, with blued 25 1/2in. sighted interchangeable barrels, push-button barrel release, bolt handle locking catch, blued air-chamber with the make and model details to the left hand side and five lines of patents to the right, trigger-unit with no safety catch, walnut chequered saw-handled butt-stock, adjustable peepsight, replacement plastic heel-plate, the whole re-finished and complete with unnumbered.177,.22 and a late reproduction.25 barrel for the same model, all also re-finished and a later amateur produced take-down wood storage case fitted internally for the rifle with the three barrels detached 600-800 618 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A BOXED.177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL SLANT-GRIP MKI, batch no. 229, post war, with blued 6 1/2in. barrel, adjustable rearsight, blued stepped air-chamber with model and maker s details, marked WEBLEY PATENTS on nose (hinge keeper screw absent), fourpin trigger unit with trigger adjustment screw, chequered bakelite grips, the whole in fine condition with storage marks only, complete with its maker s blue-grey card carton (worn at edges) 100-200 615 615 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE CASED.22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL PRE- WAR SLANT-GRIP SENIOR, serial no. S17117, circa 1937, with 6 5/8in. barrel, blade fore-sight, adjustable notch rear-sight, stepped airchamber with three lines of patents on the right side of nose, three pin trigger-unit and brown bakelite chequered grips (finish dulled), in its period Webley & Scott canvas case, compartmented and lined in green felt and containing a period rectangular orange tin of.22 Special pellets and a reproduction valvespout oil can (small losses to the inner lid trade label, exterior faded with some staining 600-900 616** HAMMERLI, SWITZERLAND A SCARCE BOXED.177 CO2-POWERED AIR-PISTOL, MODEL SINGLE MODEL D, serial no. 07251, manufactured between 1961-72, with blued 4 1/4in. barrel, applied ramp fore-sight, micro-adjustable rear-sight, popup loading tap, side cocking knob to the blued air-chamber, black crackle-finished alloy receiver, chequered brown gloss plastic anatomical right hand grips, the whole appearing little used in its makers red and white printed card carton with interior card tray and an empty period carton for co2 bulbs (pistol untested) Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 100-200 619** HAMMERLI, SWITZERLAND A SCARCE BOXED.177 CO2-POWERED AIR-PISTOL, MODEL SINGLE MODEL D, serial no. 16579, manufactured between 1961-72, with blued 4 1/4in. barrel, applied ramp fore-sight, micro-adjustable rear-sight, popup loading tap, side cocking knob to the extended blued air-chamber, black crackle-finished alloy receiver, chequered brown plastic anatomical right hand grips, the whole appearing little used in its makers card carton (untested) Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 100-200 Hammerli re-designed the air-chamber on these pistols to accept the longer American type co2 bulbs 620 WEIHRAUCH, GERMANY A.22 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL HW100K WALNUT THUMBHOLE, serial no. 1942696, with 19 1/2in. barrel including detachable sound moderator, gloss black lever-cocking receiver with detachable magazine (two included), under-barrel airchamber with pressure gauge, deluxe walnut thumbhole full-stock with adjustable heel-pad, complete with filling adaptor and a WEAVER 4-16 PA telescopic sight, all appearing little used 400-600 621 A 100-BORE PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR-CANE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1880, the cane 37 1/4in. overall, with taploading 20in. rifled barrel (missing nose-cap), concealed button trigger, detachable straight air reservoir, the end fitted with a later detachable skeleton iron butt, reasonable amount of original black painted finish, together with an amateur fabricated stirrup pump for same 300-500 93

622 AIR ARMS, ENGLAND A.22 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL S310 DELUXE WALNUT THUMBHOLE, serial no. 1879, with floating 25 3/4in. barrel including built-on sound moderator, matt-black alloy receiver with detachable ten-shot magazine, brass bolt handle, chequered walnut thumbhole full-stock, plain air-chamber and gilt trigger blade 300-500 623 BSA, BIRMINGHAM A.177 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL R10 MK2 SYNTHETIC, serial no. R778672-14, with floating 22 1/2in. barrel including detachable sound moderator, matt-black bolt-action alloy receiver with detachable ten-shot magazine, chequered soft-touch synthetic half-stock, detachable air-chamber and adjustable trigger blade 300-500 624 A 140-BORE PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR-CANE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1880, the cane 35 1/2in. overall, with taploading 17 1/2in. rifled barrel (missing nose-cap), concealed button trigger, detachable straight air reservoir, the end fitted with a horn bun pommel, later deliberately aged finish, together with its original stirrup pump (pitted externally), mould and home produced key 200-300 625 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A BOXED.22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL PREMIER E SERIES, batch no. 1847, circa 1968, with blued 6 1/2in. barrel, adjustable rear-sight, stirrup barrel latch, blued stepped air-chamber, five pin trigger group with weight adjuster, chequered bakelite grips, the whole retaining virtually all its original factory finish (faded on grip-straps) and complete with its maker s buff card carton with some minor spare parts 100-150 626 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A BOXED.22 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL JUNIOR, batch no. 2788, circa 1958, with blued 6 1/2in. barrel, adjustable rear-sight, pull-back barrel latch, blued air-chamber, two pin trigger group, replacement reproduction chequered hard rubber grips, the whole retaining virtually all its original factory finish (faded to purple on frame) and complete with its maker s card carton with some minor spare parts including the original grips (chipped), swing-ticket, paperwork and a period box of Milbro, tin of Webley and sample Webley pellets packet 80-120 628 628 B.S.A. FOR A. G. PARKER, BIRMINGHAM AN EXTREMELY GOOD.22 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL STANDARD MATCH, serial no. S39108, for 1929, with blued 19 1/4in. tapering barrel fitted with a rare A.G. Parker windage adjustable pillar fore-sight with side-protectors, elevating notch rear-sight forwards of the loading tap, plain air chamber signed in bright etching THE BSA STANDARD AIR-RIFLE.22 BORE (No2) together with the manufacturers details and patents on five further lines, three-hole trigger-unit signed on the top A.G. PARKER & Co LTD. BIRMINGHAM, walnut chequered sawhandled grip fitted with a BSA peep-sight (re-mounted by Parker ), iron trigger-guard and push-button under-lever with no provision for foreend, the whole remaining in outstanding original condition and showing minimal signes of use (an odd hairline scratch to finish and screwheads slightly marked) 300-500 627 SCHIMEL, USA TWO SCARCE.22 CO2-POWERED AIR-PISTOLS, MODEL GP22, serial no s. G1914 & G7896 both for 1953, in loose imitation of a Luger P08 service pistol, die-cast construction with single-shot toggle action, P22 marking cast in receiver with a G stamp to the front, safety catch forwards of the trigger, aperture for carbon dioxide bulb in the grip, dark brown plastic grooved grips, one with traces of original finish but faded, one with repaired toggle, the other with replacement trigger, actions untested 300-400 94

629 629 JOSEPH EGG & SONS, LONDON AN EARLY CASED 140-BORE PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR-CANE, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with tapering muzzle-loading 20in. micro-rifled barrel-section, replacement brass nose-cap and ramrod, missing fore-sight bead, standing notch rear-sight, concealed button trigger cocked via a key, plain straight 17 1/4in. air-reservoir with crooked ivory grip (cracked), the barrel and reservoir body painted in imitation of bamboo (losses), complete in its retailer s mahogany fitted case lined and compartmented in green baize, Joseph Egg trade-label inside lid and including the original stirrup pump, footplate and cocking key together with a later bullet-mould 600-1,000 630 B.S.A., BIRMINGHAM A RARE.177 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, MODEL THE BSA LIGHT AIR- RIFLE, serial no. 3183, for 1906, with slender tapering 17in. barrel, beaded blade fore-sight retaining its rare original spring steel protector, elevating notch rear-sight, rounded breech with the BSA piled arms trademark and LOAD in front of the tap aperture, short air chamber marked THE BSA AIR-RifLE - LINCOLN JEFFERIES PATENT, MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LD., one pin trigger-unit, chequered walnut saw-handled butt with the piled arms trademark to the left side of stock, iron heel-plate, short cocking piece and spade under-lever, complete with a period canvas slip for same (distressed) 250-350 630 95

631 631 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM TWO BOXED BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOLS, batch no s. 307 & 809, the first a JUNIOR model circa 1970, with stove enamelled finish, smoothbore 6in..177 barrel, adjustable rear-sight and chequered hard rubber grips, in its orange card carton with paperwork; the second a.22 PREMIER MKII model, also finished in stove enamel, with stepped airchamber adjustable sights and black chequered plastic grips, in its maker s orange card carton with papers, both pistols appearing little used, cartons worn 150-250 632 WALTHER, GERMANY A SCARCE CASED.177 BARREL-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL LP53, serial no. 094685, circa 1960, with dark grey anodised 9 1/2in. barrel, black crackle-finished receiver marked with the Walther trademark, brown chequered plastic grips, remaining in fine condition with virtually all its original finish; together with its makers black leatherette-covered presentation case with carry handle and rounded corners, the lid printed with a silver Walther banner trademark, the interior lined in burgundy velvet and compartmented in the continental fashion, padded satin liner to the inside of lid also printed with a silver Walther banner trademark, the whole complete with a number of the original accessories including the wooden cocking aid, barrel-weight (attached), rear-sight elements, foresights, brass cleaning rod, an allen key, all original paperwork and a sample pellet tin 300-500 632 96

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900 903 900 WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. AN EXTREMELY RARE.450 (C/F) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL MONKEY-TAIL, serial no. 319, dated for 1869, with 25in. barrel marked WHITWORTH PATENT, block and blade fore-sight, ladder rear-sight, long lift-up lever at breech marked WESTLEY RICHARDS over PATENT, shallow loading tray, built in ejector, plain bar-action lock dated and signed WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, walnut full-stock with iron furniture (fore-end spliced and joined), iron underbarrel clearing rod and traces of finish only 1,500-2,500 According to collectors, it is believed only 24 centrefire rifles that were produced with the dates 1867, 68 & 69 and in barrel lengths 25, 34 & 39in. have survived from the original 500 manufactured 901 SHARPS & HANKINS, USA A SCARCE.52 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 1862 ARMY, serial no. 4955, circa 1864, with 24in. barrel sliding forwards on opening, capped muzzle with fore-sight and lug for bayonet, tangent rear-sight, recessed breech, slab-sided receiver marked SHARP S PATENT 1859 on the left and SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADA on the right hand side, central hammer, no provision for saddle-ring, under-lever forming the trigger-guard and walnut butt-stock with brass heel-plate, 600-800 902 JAMES WOODWARD, LONDON AN 80-BORE (NEEDLEFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL RIGBY TYPE, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with 26 1/4in. micro rifled octagonal barrel signed JAMES WOODWARD, 64 ST JAMES S STREET LONDON on the top flat (rubbed), dove-tailed blade fore-sight, rear-sight of two folding leaves, borderline and scroll engraved breech and action, central hammer with removable pin, walnut straight-hand stock with chequered grip and no provision for fore-end 500-700 903 WINCHESTER FOR J. KERR, LONDON A SCARCE.50-95 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SHORT-RIFLE, MODEL 1876 EXPRESS, serial no. 51702, for 1884, with round 22in. blued barrel, ring and pillar folding fore-sight, elevating buckhorn rearsight, the top of barrel signed WINCHESTER S REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CT and KING S IMPROVEMENT with patent dates to 1860, plain slab-sided receiver (action at fault) signed on the left hand side LONDON ARMOURY JAS. KERR & CO 118 QUEEN VICTORIA ST E.C., sliding dust cover marked 50-95 EXPRESS, top-tang marked MODEL 1876 (drilled and filled for a factory tang-sight), walnut butt-stock with iron shotgun heel-plate, plain walnut fore-end with iron nose-cap, half length under barrel magazine, minimal traces of finish with some surface corrosion and areas of cleaning 1,000-1,500 904 STEYR, AUSTRIA AN 8mmX60R (PORTUGUESE) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL M1886 GUEDES, serial no. MM853, dated for 1886, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, slab-sided receiver with makers stamp and date on the left hand side and the Portuguese crest on the right, polished bolt with mismatched serial number (X765), straight handle, walnut buttstock and three-quarter length fore-end, concealed magazine and clearing rod mounted to left side of barrel 400-600 98

906 AN UNUSUAL 11mm (GRAS) SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION RIFLE SIGNED KYNOCH, serial no. 66759, circa 1877, with 23 1/4in. barrel signed near breech KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON with calibre designation 43-77-380 (badly double-stamped), block and blade foresight, adjustable ladder rear-sight, action body marked KYNOCH S-PATENT, bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock (hairline crack forming behind top-tang at wrist), iron furniture, complete with clearing rod, light staining throughout 250-350 905 907 E. PATON, PERTH A 14-BORE (PINFIRE) DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 2348, circa 1875, with 30in. damascus barrels numbered for one of a pair, the top-rib further inscribed EDWARD PATON, MAKER TO HIS LATE R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT, fully engraved long top-tang, shallow carved percussion fences, border and scroll engraved back-action locks signed EDWARD PATON, scroll engraved dolphin headed hammers, figured chequered walnut butt-stock (chequering worn smooth), iron heel-plate (cleaned), scroll engraved rounded action with swing under-lever, walnut chequered splinter fore-end held with a cross-bolt and replacement horn fore-end tip 300-400 905 NEEDHAM & CO., LONDON A RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED BREECH- LOADING FOWLING PIECE, MODEL NEEDHAM S PATENT, serial no. 1050, circa 1875, with browned damascus tapering 38 1/4in. barrel, the top signed near breech JOSEPH NEEDHAM & CO. 26 PICCADILLY LONDON, bead fore-sight, large colour hardened butter-knife lift up handle releasing the rear hinged breech-block, the flat rear-portion with safety catch and marked NEEDHAM S PATENT No. 1050, plunge ejector mounted to tip of fore-end, colour hardened borderline engraved toptang, walnut half-stock with chequered full pistol-grip capped in iron (numbered 3051 in the wood behind grip), iron borderline engraved heel-plate and chequered beavertail fore-end with cross-bolt fastener 1,500-2,000 908 BROWN MFG. CO., USA A.46 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL BALLARD S PATENT MILITARY RIFLE, serial no. 21473, circa 1863, with round 30in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, folding ladder and notch rear-sight, rounded dropping block receiver operated by an under-lever (firing pin absent or replaced by a nipple), walnut straight hand butt-stock reinforced at head by brass wire in antiquity, carbine style iron heel-plate, manual sliding extractor to rear of the three-quarter length fore-end, three iron barrelbands (swivels removed) and no provision for ramrod 500-700 909 ALEX.R HENRY, SCOTLAND A.450 (B.P.Exp.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED UNDER-LEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4874, for 1880, with browned damascus 28in. barrels, beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, matted finish to the flat top-rib, fully border and scroll engraved top-tang, fully engraved bar-action locks with sliding safes to the dolphin headed hammers (left hammer spur repaired), walnut re-stock with chequered pistol-grip, horn heel-plate and fully engraved iron grip-cap with central trap-door, swing under-lever to the rounded bar action, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with long swing-lever attachment, fitted with eyes for sling 1,800-2,200 Records show this rifle was delivered on the 24th September 1880 to a Mr Wilson Esq. 99

910 912 910 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.44 (HENRY) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 1866 CARBINE, serial no. 167759, for 1891 and one of the last produced, with round 20in. barrel signed WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW-HAVEN CT. KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, block and blade fore-sight, folding ladder rear-sight, bronze frame with central hammer, walnut butt-stock, the brass heel-plate with central sliding trap-door, iron finger lever, walnut fore-end with two iron barrel-bands and under-barrel magazine-tube finishing flush with the muzzle, stripped of finish 1,200-1,600 911 TULLE ARSENAL, FRANCE AN 11mm (GRAS) SINGLE-SHOT BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL M1874 GRAS, serial no. 76909, dated for 1880, with reblued 32 1/2in. barrel, missing fore-sight but retaining ladder rear-sight, octagonal receiver, brushed bright bolt with matching number, walnut threequarter stock and brushed bright iron furniture, complete with its iron loop-ended clearing rod 300-500 912 TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDON A GOOD.577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL MKII 3- BAND, serial no. C423, dated 1871, with 36 1/2in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, commercial London proofs and military marks at breech, flip-open breech (strong colour), the top marked SNIDER S PATENT, plain thumb-catch, plain colour-hardened lock with crown device to tail and signed TOWER together with the date (much colour remaining), walnut three-quarter stock, brass furniture except for three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rod 700-900 913 ENFIELD, UK A.577-450 (M/H) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL MARTINI-HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE, no visible serial number, dated for 1885, with 21in. barrel, fore-sight blade with shaped side protectors, short elevating ladder rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with crown device, model mark and date (faint), walnut half-stock, the right hand side of butt with Enfield stamp and additionally marked Y over W.C. over 19 (Wiltshire Yeomanry Cavalry) together with the issue date of 4, 1886, iron furniture, short under-lever, walnut full-stock with moulded iron nose-cap and provision for under-barrel clearing rod (missing), darkly stained with mild pin-prick pitting 400-600 100

915 916 914 ENFIELD, UK A.577-450 (M/H) SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL MKIV LONG-LEVER, serial no. 119, dated for 1887, with 33 1/2in. blued barrel, block and blade foresight, elevating ladder rear-sight, sold out of service marks to the breech and side of action, small tear-drop cocking indicator, walnut straighthand stock with moulded iron wrist-piece, long under-lever, walnut three-quarter fore-end, two iron barrel-bands, the front with bayonet lug, iron nose-cap and under-barrel clearing rod 600-800 915 V. & R. BLAKEMORE, LONDON A RARE SEALED PATTERN.577 (SNIDER) SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL CROWN AGENT COLONIAL PATTERN MKIII 3-BAND, serial no. 24, circa 1870, with 36 1/2in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, commercial Birmingham proofs and makers mark JKL near breech (James Kerr, London), flip-open breech with traces of colour, the top marked SNIDER S PATENT, spring-loaded thumb-catch, plain lock with crown device to tail and signed V & R BLAKEMORE, LONDON, walnut three-quarter stock bearing a large red wax seal to right hand side of butt (losses to edges of seal, heavy bruising to wood) the remainder reading FOR THE COLONIES and APPROVED PATTERN with a crown, brass furniture except for three iron barrel-bands and jagended clearing rod 1,000-1,500 916 AN 11.3x51R (DUTCH-BEAUMONT) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL M71/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI, serial no. 2539, converted in 1890 from an M1871 Beaumont rifle dated 1879, with 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, round receiver with large bolthandle (bolt and receiver numbered 642 ), fixed Vitali magazine, walnut full-stock, iron furniture and under-barrel clearing rod, the whole brushed bright except magazine 500-700 917 STEYR, AUSTRIA AN 8x60R (KROPATSCHEK) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 1886 KROPATSCHEK, serial no. Z687, circa 1888, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, round receiver, straight bolt-handle with flag safety to rear walnut full-stock, tubular magazine concealed in the fore-end, clearing rod mounted to the left hand side, re-finished in antiquity with much finish remaining 500-700 918* AN 11mm (MAUSER COMMISSION) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE SIGNED OESTERR.WAFFB.GES, MODEL MAUSER M71, serial no. 3521E, circa 1874, with 29 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, double slide ladder back-sight, octagonal breech-section and receiver, straight bolt handle with flag safety to rear, walnut full-stock iron furniture and provision for cleaning rod at muzzle (missing), all matching numbers including bolt Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 101

920 919* AN 11mm (MAUSER COMMISSION) REPEATING BOLT-ACTION SPORTING-RIFLE SIGNED AMBERG, MODEL MAUSER M71/84, serial no. 76046, dated for 1887, with shortened 24 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, straight handled bolt with matching number, walnut three-quarter stock with iron furniture, half-length tubular magazine, strong traces of finish Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 920 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.32-40 (W&B) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL 94, serial no. 965827, for 1925, with blued round 26in. barrel signed by the maker and with patent dates to 1894, dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, slab-sided receiver with loading gate, the top tang marked MODEL 94 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF & FGN., walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, plain walnut fore-end with iron nose-cap and full length under-barrel magazine, traces of original finish to receiver, barrel with much blued finish 1,000-1,500 102

921 WHITNEY, USA A SCARCE.44 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, MODEL PHOENIX, serial no. 93, for 1875, with 29 3/4in. octagonal barrel, the top flat marked PATENT MAY 26 74 PHOENIX CAL.44, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional auxiliary mini ladder rear-sight blade with sliding notch, slab-sided receiver with narrow flip-open breechblock hinged on the right hand side (extractor missing from breech), bulbous firing pin housing, central hammer, the top-tang marked PATENT MAY 26 74, walnut straight hand butt-stock with iron semi-crescent heel-plate, and walnut splinter fore-end with iron capped tip 800-1,200 103

924 MARLIN, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 1892, no visible serial number, circa 1900, with round 24in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, London proofs, the solid frame marked MARLIN SAFETY on the top and fitted with detachable sideplate (serial number erased), the top-tang with model designation, walnut butt-stock with replacement blued steel shotgun heel-plate, plain walnut fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine tube 400-600 926 B.S.A. CO. A.577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL SNIDER TWO-BAND MARK II, no visible serial number, dated for 1872, with 30 1/2in. reblued barrel marked STEEL, block and blade fore-sight, bayonet lug at muzzle, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech retained on a ball detent, plain lock dated and signed BSA CO, crown and VR device at tail, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture and iron jag-ended ramrod 350-500 927 922 JOHN TISDALL, CHICHESTER & ARUNDEL A.300 (ROOK) SINGLE-SHOT HAMMERLESS ROOK-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1910, with octagonal 28 3/4in. barrel, the matted sighting plane fitted with a dove-tailed fore-sight and a triple leaf with additional standing notch rear-sight, the sighting plane also signed JOHN TISDALL, SOUTH ST. CHICHESTER & HIGH ST. ARUNDEL in a panel and AMMUNITION 300 in a cartouche behind and in front of the rear sight respectively, automatic ejector, border and scroll engraved slab-sided hammerless action signed in a banner on both sided JOHN TISDALL, top-tang sliding safe, walnut chequered half-pistol-grip buttstock (toe repaired), domed horn cap to grip and chequered splinter fore-end with push-button release 300-500 923 TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDON A.577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL MKIII THREE-BAND, serial no. 3393, dated for 1874, with 36 1/2in. reblued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, model mark to top of breech, flip-open breech block, plain lock with the date, TOWER and crown device, walnut three-quarter stock with brass furniture, three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended iron clearing-rod, fitted with a later leather sling 400-600 927 WERDER, GERMANY A SCARCE 11.15x60R (MAUSER) SINGLE-SHOT FALLING-BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 2914, circa 1870, with octagonal 29 1/2in. barrel, blade fore-sight with side protectors, adjustable elevating rearsight, octagonal breech and nocksform, plain demountable receiver with large cocking lever to rear and dropping loading ramp, walnut half-stock with raised cheek-piece (inlet repair at toe), iron furniture including Swiss style heel-plate and spurred complex trigger-guard bow, double settrigger mechanism, a button forwards of the bow opening the action, schnabel fore-end tip and under-barrel wood clearing rod 500-700 928 REILLY, LONDON A.577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING RIFLE, MODEL PRIVATE PURCHASE MKII TWO-BAND SNIDER, no visible serial number, circa 1870, with 30 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech-block stamped SNIDER S PATENT with the arrow trademark, borderline engraved lock signed REILLY, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including two barrel-bands, provision for clearing rod (missing), some external staining and light corrosion 300-500 929* WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.44 (HENRY) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, MODEL 1866, serial no. 39307, for 1870, with 20in. barrel, the top signed WINCHESTER S REPEATING ARMS, NEWHAVEN CT. over KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, small double notch folding rear-sight, fore-sight integral with the barrel-band, brass receiver, no provision for peep-sight on the top-tang, saddle-ring to left hand side, walnut butt-stock repaired at wrist with mismatched Selous type plates, heel-plate with central trap-door retaining the original take-down cleaning rod, iron under-lever with small finger-loop, walnut fore-end, barrel-band and full length magazine with flush endplug, traces only of finish Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,500-2,000 104

930 950 930 THOMAS HORSLEY AN 1863 PATENT.360 NO.5 (ROOK) SINGLE-BARRELLED PULL-BACK TOPLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFE, serial no. 1756, 26 1/2in. black powder only octagonal barrel, matted sight flat, replacement blade fore-sight, standing notch rear sight with two folding leaf sights marked for 80 and 120 yds, and with white metal inlaid sight lines, the top flat engraved THOMAS HORSELY MAKER. YORK. PATENT. 2410 & 1138., T. Horsley patent action incorporating Horsely patent pull back toplever, patent no. 2410 of 1st October 1863, and Horsley patent retracting striker, patent no. 1138 of 17th April 1867, non rebounding bolted back-action lock with cammed hammer, the obverse shaped to imitate a lockplate, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/18in. stock, steel buttplate, semi-beavertail fore-end with fluted finial, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its makers case with some accessories 800-1,200 931 THOMAS HORSLEY & SON AN 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 42in. nitro reproved barrel engraved THOMAS HORSLEY & SON MAKERS YORK, and with hexagonal breech section, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fence, arcaded standing breech, non-rebounding back-action lock, border engraving, 14 3/8in. stock with steel buttplate, 12in. foreend with horn finial, weight 11lb. 7oz., in a wood case 5,000-7,000 949* J.P SAUER & SOHN, GERMANY A RARE.32 (R/S) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL LANDES POLITZEI 1906 ROTH-SAUER, serial no. C11/LP7, circa 1906, with unique longrecoil 4in. sliding barrel and bolt, blued barrel shroud and receiver, the top-flat signed J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL, the receiver bridge marked PATENT ROTH and Sauer trademark behind charger bridge, removable side-plate to frame stamped with a crown over the letter R, internal magazine, chequered hard-rubber grips with Sauer trademark (chipped and cracked), the back-strap stamped L.P.7, the whole retaining much original mirror-blued finish and colour-hardened ancillaries together with a rare stripper clip for same Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 2,000-3,000 950 SMITH & WESSON, USA A GOOD.44 (RUSSIAN) SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 44 DOUBLE- ACTION FRONTIER, serial no. 8319, circa 1894, with nickel-plated 5in. barrel, raised sighting-rib signed by the maker and with patent dates to 1880, crescent fore-sight, break-open auto-ejecting frame with blued release catch, fluted cylinder with distinctive double notch locking slots, chequered hard-rubber grips embossed with the S&W trademark, blued trigger-guard, colour-hardened trigger and hammer, the whole retaining much original plated finish 1,000-1,500 105

955 951 951 A SCARCE 7mm (PINFIRE) SELF-COCKING REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL MARIETTE S PATENT, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with round blued 3 1/2in. barrel, the octagonal breech section signed MARIETTE BVT, large thumbwheel release to barrel-mount, plain blued cylinder with florally engraved band around the center and ratchet locking, vine engraved in the white open frame with full pin shield, ring trigger and spurless hammer, engraved iron grip-straps with carved flared ivory grips and much original finish throughout 200-300 952 HOPKINS & ALLEN, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) ENGRAVED FIVE-SHOT POCKET REVOLVER, MODEL RANGER No2, serial no. 62, circa 1875, with nickel-plated octagonal 2 3/4in. barrel, the top flat marked PAT MARCH 28 1871, stylised foliage engraved to the adjacent and side flats, the engraving repeated on the chambers of the fluted cylinder, further foliage engraved to the solid frame, spur trigger, single action mechanism and birdshead chequered gutta-percha grips, losses to finish on cylinder otherwise much plated finish remaining, the deeper parts of the engraving with dark infill 200-300 The engraving on this revolver was almost certainly conducted post manufacture in South America 953 A SCARCE 7mm (PINFIRE) TWELVE-SHOT REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, of Belgian manufacture but Birmingham proved, with round 4 7/8in. barrel, pillar fore-sight, octagonal barrel throat, fully fluted twelve-shot cylinder, rear-sight notch to the hammer nose, double action mechanism, open iron frame, plunge-ejector and chequered walnut grips with lanyard ring at heel 250-350 954 AN UNUSUAL 10mm PINFIRE SINGLE-SHOT POCKET-PISTOL SIGNED P. BERGAT, no visible serial number, probably Belgian circa 1870, with browned damascus 3 1/2in. rifled tip-down barrel, in the white floral engraved boxlock action with off-set central hammer, Lefaucheux swing underlever and concealed folding trigger, walnut fluted grip carved with running vines and shell decoration at head, semi-spire pommel cap, the whole retaining strong amounts of original finish 200-300 955 SMITH & WESSON A.44 (RUSSIAN) SINGLE-ACTION BREAK-OPEN REVOLVER, MODEL THIRD MODEL RUSSIAN, serial no. 14835, circa 1874, with 6 1/2in. barrel, raised sighting rib with integral crescent fore-sight, the rib signed SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10 60. JAN. 17 FEB. 17 JULY 11 65 & AUG.24 69. RUSSIAN MODEL, short ejector rod guide, break open frame with automatic ejection to the fluted cylinder, plain frame with thumb-web hump to back-strap, smooth walnut grips, lanyard ring at heel and spurred trigger-guard bow, the whole except the guard stripped of finish 800-1,200 956 COLT, USA A.41 (RIMFIRE) FOUR-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S HOUSE PISTOL or CLOVERLEAF, serial no. 636, first year of manufacture, 1871, with round 3in. barrel signed COLT S HOUSE PISTOL HARTFORD CT USA, crescent fore-sight, sighting channel to top-strap, fully fluted cylinder of cloverleaf profile (cylinder stop repaired), bronze frame, smooth walnut birdshead grips, blued hammer and sheath trigger, under barrel swivelling ejector-rod, blued parts bearing traces of finish 500-700 106

960 AN UNIDENTIFIED.32 (RIMFIRE) SEVEN-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL PATENT, serial no. 39329, circa 1870, possibly American or Belgian, with blued octagonal Birmingham proved 6in. barrel, shallow white metal crescent fore-sight, moulded and shaped colour hardened solid frame with borderline engraving, cylinder arbor release spring fixed to front left of top-strap, early Smith & Wesson style top-strap cylinder lock, plain blued cylinder, central hammer, spur trigger, smooth walnut flat-based grips with provision for lanyard loop at heel (missing), the whole with strong amounts of original finish 300-500 960 957 COLT, USA A.41 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE SHOT VEST-PISTOL, MODEL COLT S No3 DERRINGER, no visible serial number, circa 1880, with plated 2 1/2in. barrel signed COLT in large letters, applied crescent fore-sight, nickelplated open frame with central hammer and spur trigger, smooth rosewood birdshead grips, barrel re-nickelled, frame with much original finish 200-300 958 ST. ETIENNE, FRANCE AN 11mm (FRENCH ORDNANCE) SERVICE-REVOLVER, MODEL M1873, serial no. F85310, dated for 1876, with two-stage 4 1/2in. barrel, stepped cylinder, hand detachable side-plate, chequered walnut grips with lanyard ring at heel, the whole brushed bright with areas of pitting and some loss to detail 300-500 959 COLT, USA A.41 (RIMFIRE)SINGLE-SHOT DERRINGER PISTOL, MODEL COLT S No2 DERRINGER, serial no. 8326, circa 1880, with tapering rotate-to-load barrel (serial numbered 8214), the sighting flat signed COLTS PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA and No2, nickel crescent fore-sight, iron frame in the white (lightly stained) with central hammer, floral loose scroll engraving and rosewood chequered birdshead grips (small chips at right head) and blued sheath trigger with chequered blade 300-500 961 REMINGTON, USA A.41 (RIMFIRE) OVER-UNDER DERRINGER PISTOL, serial no. 881, 3rd model circa 1900, with plated 3in. barrel group, the top-rib signed REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY, small fore-sight blade, blued barrel release lever, extractor, hammer and hinge-screw, chequered hard rubber grips to the plated birdshead frame, sheathed trigger, the whole retaining a fair amount of factory nickel plate 400-600 962 E. REMINGTON, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) FOUR-SHOT DERRINGER PISTOL, MODEL ELLIOT S PATENT, serial no. 3909, circa 1870, with 3 3/8in. barrel cluster, the left center-rib marked MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y., the right rib marked ELLIOT S PATENTS MAY 29 1860, OCT 1 1861, sliding barrel opening catch beneath the barrels, hammerless receiver, self cocking ring trigger and smooth moulded gutta-percha grips, traces of finish throughout 300-500 963 SHARPS, USA A SCARCE.32 (RIMFIRE) FOUR-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION DERRINGER PISTOL, MODEL 4B serial no. 13405, circa 1870, with fully fluted 2 1/2in. sliding barrel group, (traces of nickel-plated finish remaining), iron frame marked C. SHARPS PATENT JAN 25 1859, spurred hammer with rotary striker nose, smooth rosewood birdshead grips and sheath trigger 300-500 964 A GOOD 9mm (PINFIRE) DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 303, Belgian circa 1865, with blued octagonal 4 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed foresight, rear-sight notch to the hammer-nose, blued open iron frame (losses to finish), plain six-shot blued cylinder with external ratchet locking, brushed bright hammer and guarded trigger, smooth semi sawback ivory grips, faceted pommel with central lanyard ring, plunge ejector, the whole retaining much original finish 200-300 107

965 966 965 REMINGTON ARMS CO, USA A CASED EXTREMELY FINE.41 (RIMFIRE) OVER-UNDER ENGRAVED DERRINGER PISTOL, serial no. 605, circa 1888-1912, with probably factory engraved and blued 3in. barrels, blued and engraved open frame with top-hinge, external hammer, smooth mother of pearl grips and spur trigger, the whole retaining the majority of its factory blued finish (faded to high-spots) and generally appearing little used if at all, together with a competently produced wood storage case to take the pistol, a cleaning rod (present) and a block for 12 rounds of ammunition 800-1,200 966 COLT, USA A.38 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-ACTION POCKET REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S ROUND BARREL CONVERSION WITHOUT EJECTOR, serial no. 3723, originally 1862 with later conversion to metallic cartridges by the factory, with blued 3 1/2in. barrel, the top signed COLT S PT FA MFG CO. over HARTFORD CT USA, bead fore-sight, colour hardened open iron frame stamped with two lines of patents, stepped cylinder with roll engraved scene, brass grip-straps and smooth walnut one-piece grip, strong amount of original finish (wedge un-numbered) 800-1,200 967 SMITH & WESSON, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL 1 1/2 FIRST ISSUE, serial no. 22399, late example circa 1866, with blued octagonal barrel, the raised sighting rib signed SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS over PAT D. APR 3, JULY 5 1859 & NOV 21 1865, fixed under-barrel ejector rod, plain cylinder, blued iron frame with top hinge, exposed hammer, spur trigger and smooth rosewood swept grips, much original blued finish remaining 300-500 108

968 970 968 JAVELLE, FRANCE A RARE 9mm (PINFIRE) DOUBLE-ACTION BREAK-OPEN REVOLVER, MODEL JAVELLE S PATENT, serial no. 3, circa 1865, with blued octagonal 4in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, sighting notch to hammer nose, swing under-lever break open design featuring a split cylinder arbor clamp, the underside of hinged signed JAVELLE M. ST. ETIENNE in a crescent over BTE S.G.D.G., plain blued cylinder locking on the hand, oversize pin shield, exposed hammer, guarded trigger (some pitting to guard) and smooth semi saw-back walnut grip with domed iron butt-cap, strong amount of finish remaining to barrel, remainder discoloured 400-600 970 SMITH & WESSON, USA AN EXCEPTIONAL.44 (RUSSIAN) SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 44 DOUBLE-ACTION FRONTIER, serial no. 51927, circa 1898, with nickelplated 4in. barrel, raised sighting-rib signed by the maker and with patent dates to 1880, crescent fore-sight, break-open auto-ejecting frame with blued release catch, fluted cylinder with distinctive double notch locking slots, chequered hard-rubber grips embossed with the S&W trademark, blued trigger-guard, colour-hardened trigger and hammer, the whole remaining in remarkable condition and appearing unfired with storage marks only 3,000-5,000 969 REMINGTON, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) DOUBLE-ACTION POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL REMINGTON-RIDER POCKET, serial no. 8160, circa 1865 with later factory conversion to rimfire (numbered 7252), with nickel-plated 3 1/8in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON ILION N.Y. over RIDER S PAT AUG 17 1858, MAY 3 1859, plated solid frame with exposed hammer and guarded trigger, plain cylinder with detachable back-plate, capping notch in recoil shield, and chequered gutta-percha grips, the whole retaining virtually all its original plated finish 400-600 109

971 973 971 A SCARCE 15mm (PINFIRE) MANSTOPPER REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1865, with round 6 1/4in. barrel, octagonal breech section, plunge ejector, florally engraved six-shot cylinder with external ratchet locking, engraved open iron frame, guarded trigger, exposed hammer and chequered bag-shaped wood grips with lanyard ring at heel, the whole reblacked over shallow pitting 400-600 972 MOORE S PATENT FIRE ARMS CO. USA A CASED.38 (TEATFIRE) POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL D. WILLIAMSON S PATENT TEATFIRE, serial no. 4626, circa 1866, with round 3 1/4in. barrel, signed MOORES PAT FIRE ARMS CO BROOKLYN N.Y., border engraved muzzle, starburst to throat, American border and scroll engraved frame, plain cylinder, exposed hammer, spur trigger, walnut birdshead grips, the whole re-nickel plated in a competently produced cedarwood storage case lined in red velvet and with provision for ammunition 300-500 973 SMITH & WESSON, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-ACTION ENGRAVED POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL MODEL 1 1/2 SECOND ISSUE, serial no. 34578, circa 1872, with round 3 1/2in. barrel, raised sighting-rib signed by the maker and with patent dates to 1865, the first half of barrel period engraved with American scrolls, border engraving to the flute alongside sighting rib, american scroll engraved frame, the fluted cylinder en-suite with further borders inside the flutes, exposed hammer, spur trigger, engraved backstrap and smooth rosewood birdshead grips, the blued finish faded throughout 400-600 974 E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) POCKET REVOLVER, MODEL REMINGTON SMOOT POCKET, no visible serial number, circa 1882, with 2 3/4in. octagonal barrel signed E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. PAT W.S. SMOOT OCT 21 1873 with integral ejector housing below, two-piece frame, fluted cylinder, recoil shield with loading cut-out, sheath trigger and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the whole retaining most of its original factory blued finish 400-600 110

975 977 975 COLT, USA A.30 (RIMFIRE) ENGRAVED POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL NEW-LINE, serial no. 6344, for 1875, with plated tapering round 2 3/16in. barrel signed by the maker on two lines and American scroll engraved for much of its length, open scroll engraved solid frame, fluted cylinder engraved over each chamber, central hammer with single-action spur trigger and smooth mother of pearl birdshead grips, strong traces of nickel finish 500-700 It has not been possible to verify but this revolver is almost certainly factory engraved 976 E. REMINGTON & SONS, USA A.32 (EXTRA SHORT RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT REPEATING POCKET- PISTOL, MODEL REMINGTON-RIDER, no visible serial number, circa 1880, with nickel-plated 3in. octagonal barrel and rounded muzzle, the top-flat signed E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. over RIDER S PAT. AUG. 15 1871, integral under-barrel magazine tube housing with removable tubular magazine, border and scroll engraved nickel-plated frame, colour-hardened tandem central hammers, one to load, the other fire, slab-sided smooth rose-wood grips, the whole retaining virtually all its original nickel-plate and finish 600-800 977 COLT, USA A GOOD.41 (COLT) DOUBLE-ACTION SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 1895 NEW ARMY D.A. 41, serial no. 133634, for 1900, with scarce round 3in. barrel signed on the top in three lines, model designation to left hand side, crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, blued fluted swing-out cylinder, blued frame, chequered hard rubber grips embossed with COLT to the top edges, the whole retaining the majority of its original factory blued finish 1,400-1,800 978 COLT, USA A.41 (COLT) SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S SINGLE ACTION ARMY, serial no. 264744, for 1905, with 4 3/4in. barrel signed on two lines, semi crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the topstrap, quick release fluted cylinder, solid iron frame with two lines of patents, hard rubber chequered grips embossed with the Colt Stallion trademark, shaped handle to the ejector rod, slight traces of finish only in sheltered areas 2,500-3,500 111

982* HOPKINS & ALLEN, USA A.38 (RIMFIRE) POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL XL No.4 N.Y., serial no. 594, circa 1876, with 2 1/2in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG CO., PAT MAR 28 1871, the top-strap marked X.L. No.4 N.Y., solid frame with rounded action body, fluted cylinder, colour hardened hammer and spur-trigger, smooth hardwood birdshead grips, the whole retaining much original nickel-plated finish Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 250-350 980 983* COLT, USA A.30 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT VEST-REVOLVER, MODEL NEW-LINE, serial no. 9695, for 1876, with blued tapering round 2 3/16in. barrel signed by the maker on two lines, solid frame, fluted cylinder central hammer with single-action spur trigger and smooth wood birdshead grips, traces of finish with some pitting Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 984* V.C.S. & C.G.H. SUHL, GERMANY A 10.6mm (GERMAN ORDNANCE) SIX-SHOT OFFICER S REVOLVER, MODEL M79/83, serial no. 653, circa 1890, with tapering 4 5/8in. barrel, pinched blade fore-sight, octagonal breech section, cylinder with church window fluting, solid frame with side-safe, scarce chequered walnut grip and guarded trigger, the whole re-blued except ancillaries Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 400-600 979* COLT USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT VEST-REVOLVER, MODEL NEW-LINE, serial no. 2102, for 1874, with plated tapering round 2 1/4in. barrel signed by the maker on two lines, solid frame, fluted cylinder central hammer with single-action spur trigger and smooth wood birdshead grips, much nickel-plated finish remaining Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 980 T, MURCOTT, LONDON A GOOD CASED 7mm (PINFIRE) DOUBLE-BARRELLED PISTOL, serial no. 2129, almost certainly Belgian produced and finished in England, with blued 4 3/8in. smoothbore barrels, the top-rib signed T. MURCOTT, 68 HAYMARKET, LONDON 2129, engraved band at muzzles, border and scroll engraved colour hardened boxlock action with twin dolphin-headed central hammers, finely chequered walnut but, engraved butt-cap, engraved and blued trigger-guard bow, Lefaucheux style swing underlever opening, Birmingham proofs, the whole remaining in remarkable condition with much original finish and colour, together with its English market storage case lined and compartmented in blue velvet, Murcott parchment trade label and containing an oil bottle, turn-screw and provision for ammunition 600-800 981* FOREHAND & WADSWORTH, USA A.32 (RIMFIRE) SIX-SHOT POCKET-REVOLVER, MODEL BULLDOZER, serial no. 6811, circa 1880, with 2 7/8in. blued round barrel, blued solid frame, the top-strap marked in large letters BULLDOZER, fluted cylinder and smooth walnut birds-head grips, the whole retaining much probable factory blued finish Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 250-350 985 A SCARCE 12mm (PINFIRE) TURN-OVER POCKET PISTOL, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Belgian circa 1880, with rifled octagonal 2 3/4in. barrels, plain central hammer action with spur trigger and chequered walnut bag-shaped grips, the whole retaining virtually all its original nickel-plated finish 400-600 986* A 9.4mm (DUTCH) FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER SIGNED NED WAPENMAGAZIJN HAARLF M-HAAG-AMSTERDAM, serial no J55, Belgian for the Dutch market circa 1890, with blued octagonal 3 1/2in. barrel, the right hand top-flat signed NED WAPENMAGAZIJN, the left top-flat continuing HAARLF M-HAAG-AMSTERDAM, the top-flat of barrel marked ACIER FONDU, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, plain blued cylinder, colour-hardened solid frame with hinged loading gate and blued cylinder, chequered walnut birds-head grips with lanyard ring at heel, spurred hammer and guarded trigger, swing-out ejector, fair amount of original finish throughout (colour faded) Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 987* A 10.6mm (GERMAN ORDNANCE) SIX-SHOT SERVICE-REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL 1879, serial no. 1603, circa 1880, with triple-staged 7 1/4in. cannon barrel, integral fore-sight, sighting notch to rear of topstrap, fluted cylinder (arbor release lever replaced), solid frame with exposed hammer (spur replaced), guarded trigger and smooth walnut grips, the whole refinished and devoid of identifying marks Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 600-800 988* A 9.4mm (C/F DUTCH) SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, MODEL INDO- DUTCH POLICE, serial no. 4327, Warnant s patent circa 1872, with blacked octagonal 4 3/8in. barrel, blade fore-sight, standing notch rearsight to the end of top-strap, fluted cylinder, solid frame with field-strippable side-plate, double action mechanism and coarsely chequered walnut grip with lanyard ring at heel Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 400-600 112

989 STEPHEN GRANT A.500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4042, 28in. bold damascus barrels by Adams & Tait with Henry patent rifling, use number 2693 and an Alexr. Henry serial number 3766, file cut rib with a banner engraved STEPHEN GRANT. 67A. ST. JAMES S STREET. LONDON., open sights and single folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight lines leaf sight marked for 200 yds, bead fore-sight, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding backaction locks signed STEPHEN GRANT with bolted hammers, elongated top strap, action flats with Alexr. Henry serial number 3766 and Grant serial number 4042, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar engraved STEPHEN GRANT S PATENT, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening, 14in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgripcap, sling eyes and chequered steel buttplate engraved 120 GRAINS NO.6 POWDER, fore-end with minor repairs, weight 6lb. 8oz. 2,800-3,200 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1876 for an A.H. Browne 113

990 JAMES MACNAUGHTON A FINE AND RARE 1879 PATENT.45O (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS THE EDINBURGH ROUND- BODIED SKELETAL BAR-IN-WOOD TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 972, 28in. browned steel black powder only barrels, finely file cut rib with banner engraved JAMES MACNAUGHTON. 26 HANOVER STREET, EDINBURGH, open sights and folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100 and 200 yards, ramped bead fore-sight, Macnaughton patent lever-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 2848 of 1879, use number 75, fences engraved MACNAUGHTON. EDINBURGH. in scrolling banners, elongated skeletal toplever, topstrap with crystal cocking inspection window, automatic lever safety with engraved SAFE detail, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, foreend with grip-catch release lever, weight 7lb. 14oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with morocco leather lined fitted interior, the case lid embossed F.J. USHER. RATHO 8,000-12,000 Provenance: FJ Usher was one of the big Edinburgh brewing family, Ushers. He was the fifth son of Sir John Usher the 1st Baronet. Francis James Usher was born on the 4th July 1864. At the time of buying the rifle he resided at Norton House, Ratho, Edinburgh. Later he resided at Dunglass, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire. He died 12th February 1931. 114

992 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A.450 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 12270, 28in. black powder only barrels, partially file cut rib engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE FIELD TRIALS 1883, open sights and two folding leaf sights marked for 50/150, 200 and 250 yards, ramped bead fore-sight, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, border engraving, the action bar engraved CHARGE 4 DRMS. CASE 3 1/4 INCHES, action knuckle and barrels also numbered H1007, retaining traces of colour-hardening (likely historic refinish), 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 10oz. 3,000-5,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle is recorded as being made as a.450 bore D. rifle back action locks, over guard lever, rebounding locks, pistol hand, cheekpiece, the owners details are not recorded. The date of manufacture is also not stated, but will be circa 1889/90 115

116 993 JAMES LANG A.450 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY- UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 15673, 28in. black powder only barrels, file cut rib with banner engraved JAMES LANG. 18 BROOK ST. NEW BOND ST. LONDON., open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, bead fore-sight, Jones patent rotary underlever, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling eyes, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 4oz. 3,000-5,000

994 J. SPRINGER A.450 (2 1/2IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY- UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 667, serial number on barrel lump only, 26in. black powder only barrels (Prague marks), matt rib with open sights and bead fore-sight, the left barrel engraved JOH. SPRINGER ERBEN IN WIEN, unsigned action with permanently-attached fore-end, dolls-head extension, carved percussion fences, unsigned rebounding backaction locks, top strap with folding peepsight, set front trigger, rear trigger with minor fracture, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and steel buttplate, weight 6lb. 15oz. 3,000-5,000 117

995 ALEXR. HENRY AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 20/.577 ALEXANDER HENRY BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 6123, 28in. black powder only fine damascus barrels with Henry patent rifling, Adams & Tait no. 5046/7, partially file cut rib engraved ALEXR. HENRY. EDINBURGH AND LONDON, open sights with bone inlay sighting triangle and folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight line and marked for 200 yds, ramped bead fore-sight, treble-grip action with Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 10lb. 11oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some reloading equipment, including serial numbered bullet mould and plug 5,000-7,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed on the 28th January 1888 as a 2nd Quality rifle as part of a batch going to Manton & Co. The 20/.577 cartridge was developed by Alexander Henry and the first rifle produced in this calibre was in 1883. Donald Dallas has undertaken extensive research for his new book Alexander Henry, Rifle Maker and his studies of the Henry Dimensions Book makes reference to just 33 examples, both hammer and hammerless. An article relating to a similar rifle and its performance with modern cartridges can be found in the Double Gun Journal Summer Issue 2005, pp. 47-51. 118

996 996 MORTIMER & SON A.500 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 6964, 28in. black powder only barrels with matt rib with a banner engraved MORTIMER & SON. 86. GEORGE ST. EDINBURGH, open sights with one folding leaf sight, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 150 and 300 yards, bead fore-sight, Henry patent rifling with Adams & Tait number 2597, carved percussion fences, nonrebounding island locks with bolted hammers (one spur missing), border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. (historic replacement) pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, missing escutcheon, fore-end with cross-pin release and horn finial insert, weight 9lb. 14oz. 1,500-2,500 997 R.B. RODDA & CO. A.300 SHERWOOD DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 13829, 25in. black powder only barrels with matt rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal inlaid sight lines and marked 1, 2 and 3, ramped bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved R.B. RODDA & CO. 2 WELLESLEY PLACE. CALCUTTA & BIRMINGHAM, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving with naive game scenes of deer, tiger and leopard, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. replacement pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 5lb. 8oz. 2,800-3,200 119

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999 MADE FOR H.H. THE MAHARAJ RANA OF DHOLPUR J. PURDEY & SONS AN EXCEPTIONAL.450 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON- EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 14742, 27in. black powder only Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels, the tubes engraved J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL, the rib partially matted and engraved MADE FOR R.B. RODDA & CO. GUN AND RIFLE MANUFACTURERS. CALCUTTA., open sights with bone inlaid sighting triangle, one folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight line and marked for 200 yards, fine bead fore-sight with flip up moonsight, self-opening action with hidden third bite, side-clips, removable striker discs, bolted automatic safety with gold-inlaid BOLTED and SAFE details, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, the underside inset in gold with a shield with blued enamel NS monogram surmounted by a coronet, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 9lb., in its brass-cornered crocodile skin bound oak case, the lid outer with central blank brass circular escutcheon and marked in gold HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJ RANA OF DHOLPUR. 45 GAUGE. RIFLE NO. 14742, the interior lined with purple velvet, the lid interior with handwritten charges label, listing: (powder) 120 Grains Curtiss & Harveys No.6, (wadding) thin card and greased cloth, (bullet) 325 Eley Ringed bullet, (cartridge case) 3 1/4 Solid drawn taper case, Purdey trade label and containing a virtually full complement of nickel plated reloading tools, many marked Purdey and some with the rifle serial number, one compartment lid top broken, small loss to inside upper oak lining 30,000-35,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1893 for Maharaj Rana of Dholpur H.H. Rana Nihal Singh, Maharaj of Dholpur was born in 1862 and began his rule on 9 February 1873, ruling over a 15-gun salute state of 1,156 square miles in Rajputana (Rajasthan), inhabited by 271,496 subjects. His mother was daughter of Maharaja Narender Singh of Patiala. An Honorary Major in the Central India Horse, he maintained a private army of 139 cavalry, 1588 infantry and 32 guns, and was actively involved in British operations on the North West Frontier in 1897-98. After his death, he was succeeded by his son, Rana Ram Singh at the tender age of 9 (born 1893) in 1902. 122

IN THE GUNROOM A WEDDING PRESENT FROM JAMES PURDEY By Donald Dallas It is certainly not very commonplace to receive a brand new Purdey shotgun as a gift; I am sure we can only dream of this as it would take a very special friendship or relationship for this to happen. But what if the date is 1883 and you are about to marry James Purdey s daughter? What better wedding present could you have than a Purdey best gun gifted to you by your future father-in-law, James Purdey the Younger. James Purdey the Younger, born in 1828 was given full control of the business on 1st January 1858 by his father James Purdey the Elder (1784-1863). His father was then aged 73, his son James aged 29 and it was deemed a sensible arrangement to secure the future of the firm. It would be James Purdey the Younger who would patent in 1863 one of the most famous gun patents of all time, the Purdey bolt, the standard closing mechanism on most guns. On the 19th March 1851 young James married Caroline Thomas and as was the norm at this time, they went on to raise a large family of seven children. Their fifth child, Constance Julia Purdey was born on the 28th December 1863 at the family home, 1 Manchester Square in London. In her late teens Constance met a Swedish gentleman in London by the name of Carl Svedberg. Romance blossomed and they were married on the 30th June 1883 when Caroline was nineteen years old. Carl Svedberg was involved in the Swedish iron trade and there must have been some connection with the Purdey gunmaking business for Constance to have met him. The 1881 census lists him as an Ironmonger Merchant living at 58 Charlotte Street, London. He was obviously affluent as after their marriage they lived at the prestigious address of 17 Landsdowne Crescent and employed five servants. It would be interesting to speculate why James Purdey decided to give him the very generous gift of an expensive best gun. Did he genuinely like him, did he want to forge links with the Swedish iron trade or did he give his other sons-in-law similar presents? Whatever the reason it was quite an honour to be given such a personal wedding gift. The gun given to Carl Svedberg by James Purdey still survives and is on offer in this sale in lot 1414. It is a 12 bore sidelock nonejector no. 11684. The entry in the Purdey Dimensions Books for this gun is particularly interesting as it records C Svedberg per Mr. Purdey. How daunting must it have been for the Purdey gunmakers knowing that James Purdey personally ordered this gun and no doubt would cast a critical look over it before he presented it to his future son-in-law. The escutcheon is in gold and was engraved specially to mark the occasion June 30th, C.S. From J.P. 1883. What a wonderful present to have been given a best gun by the most famous gun manufacturer in Great Britain as a personal present on the occasion of your marriage to his daughter. This 1883 Purdey is built on the Beesley self-opening action patented by Frederick Beesley in patent no 81 of 3rd January 1880. Beesley was an ex Purdey stocker and Purdey bought his patent the day before the patent was published. Since this date Purdey have used this action on all their hammerless guns. This gun is a non-ejector as the true Purdey ejector, invented by one of their gunmakers William Wem, was not patented until 29th February 1888. Carl Svedberg s gun is one of the first to be fitted with Whitworth fluid compressed steel barrels. Sir Joseph Whitworth had invented fluid compressed steel in the 1870s and this metal was proportionately stronger than Damascus. Purdey were the first gunmakers to use Whitworth steel and the first recorded use of this metal in the Dimensions Books is in 1878. It was more expensive than Damascus and consequently was only used on best guns. The gun also employs the Purdey Third Fastening, an additional short bolt to lock the breech above the extractors. This was patented in patent no 397 of 30th January 1878 and again it was only used on best guns, rifles, pigeon guns and the like. A lovely little touch that Purdey added in the 1880s were delicately chiselled fern leaves on the fences that gave such guns a very distinctive look. The Svedberg gun sports such fences. Carl Svedberg must have been very pleased with his wedding present from his illustrious father-in-law. A best gun from the owner of the best gunmaker. Provenance is everything in the gun world and in lot 1414 it doesn t get better than this. James Purdey the Younger in 1895 123

Section 5 Firearms Lots 1000-1028 Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred. Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.

1003 S5 COLT, USA A.45 (LONG COLT) SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY, serial no. 80819SA, for 1976, with 7 1/2in. sighted barrel signed by the maker, blued fluted cylinder, colour hardened solid frame, chequered black plastic eagle grips and blued grip-straps, appearing little used 800-1,200 1003 1000* S5 COLT, USA A.38 (RIMLESS SMOKELESS) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL COLT S 1903 HAMMER POCKET, serial no. 34942, for 1915, with blued 4 1/2in. barrel, blued slide marked on the left hand side PATENTED APRIL 20 1897, SEPT 9 1902 and COLT S PT. FA. MFG. CO., HARTFORD CT. USA, the right side marked AUTOMATIC COLT CALIBER.38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS, crescent fore-sight, dove-tailed notch rear-sight, exposed hammer, blued frame, possible factory mother of pearl grips and detachable magazine (original blued finish faded and frosted) Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,000-1,500 1001** S5 WEBLEY, BIRMINGHAM A.455 SIX-SHOT SERVICE-REVOLVER, MODEL MKVI, serial no. 404968, dated for 1918, with 6in. barrel, blade fore-sight, rear-sight notch to the barrel closure latch, break-open frame with auto-ejecting fluted cylinder, chequered hard rubber grips and lanyard ring to heel, the whole retaining much original thin military blue finish and complete with a period leather full-flap service holster Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-400 1002* S5 MERWIN HULBERT & CO., USA A.38 (S&W) FIVE-SHOT SLIDE-FORWARDS REVOLVER, MODEL DOUBLE-ACTION POCKET, serial no. 12743, circa 1887, with nickelplated 3 1/2in. barrel, raised sighting-rib signed by the maker and with patents to 1883, fluted cylinder, plated frame marked.38 CAL, folding spur on hammer, guarded trigger and chequered hard rubber grips, the back strap marked C.P.D. No. 321 possibly for Chicago Police Department, some loss and staining to plated finish Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 200-300 1004* S5 A.450 (BOXER) SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION BREAK-OPEN REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Belgian made for the English market circa 1870, with 5 5/8in. octagonal multi-groove rifled barrel, block and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, rear-sight notch to the single Pryse-action side bar mount, borderline engraved stepped cylinder, borderline engraved frame, fully chequered bag-shaped grips, lanyard ring to heel and guarded trigger, Birmingham proofs Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 150-250 1005* S5 SMITH & WESSON, USA A RARE.35 (S&W) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL 1913, serial no. 2782, circa 1915, with blued 3 1/2in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, notch rear-sight, heavily ribbed cocking piece with push-through release catch, blued frame with S&W logo, front-mounted grip-safety, rear-mounted safe, smooth walnut grips and heel magazine release, the whole retaining much original finish throughout Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,500-2,000 Only 8350 of these pistols were produced between 1913 and 1921. High cost of manufacture, lack of the correct ammunition and the convenience of other contemporary models such as Colt s 1903 meant it was not a great success. Expert opinion suggests that there are less than five examples currently in the UK 1006** S5 DWM, GERMANY A 7.65mm (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL P08 LUGER COMMERCIAL SWISS REWORK, serial no. 7183, the pistol originally circa 1915, with replacement Swiss 4 5/8in. barrel, blued receiver with DWM toggle, blued frame, straw coloured ancillaries, stockboard lug to heel, and un-numbered wood based magazine, all matching numbers except the sideplate (numbered 58 ) Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 300-500 These pistols were rebarrelled for Switzerland after the Versailles Treaty 1007 S5 COLT, USA A.450 (ELEY) SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY, serial no. 9225, second year of manufacture, 1874, with brushed bright 5 1/2in. barrel scrubbed of address details, bullseye ejector, front of frame retaining screw for cylinder arbor, solid iron frame with two lines of patents to 1872, matching number cylinder, iron gripstraps and smooth walnut grips (worn), the whole heavily cleaned of all finish, some mild pitting and detail faint where present. 400-600 126

1008 1010 1008 S5 SMITH & WESSON, USA A SCARCE.45 (S&W) BLACK-POWDER SIX-SHOT MARTIAL REVOLVER, MODEL SECOND MODEL SCHOFIELD, serial no. 5143, for 1876, with 7in. barrel, grooved sighting rib with pinned crescent fore-sight, dished and knurled release catch, ejector housing with makers details and patents to 1873, fluted cylinder with automatic ejection, blued frame and grip-straps, the heel stamped US, smooth walnut grips, both with faint oval martial cartouches, the left with additional traces of the date 1876, retaining a strong amount of original blued finish, holster wear to barrel and high spots 1,500-2,500 1009 S5 J.WILSON, LONDON A GOOD.410 (2 1/2in.) WALKING-STICK SHOTGUN, serial no. 266, with 26in. barrel with detachable brass muzzle-cap, brass wedding-band ring at join, twist and pull breech action, the loading tray signed J.WILSON MAKER, LONDON, gilt brass concealed trigger mechanism, natural staghorn handle with smooth thumb-rest, the body covered in black, grained leather. 750-1,000 This walking stick shotgun may be held on a lower classification of licence within the UK on express permission from the relevant licencing authority 1010 S5 COLT, USA A.455 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE-PISTOL, MODEL COLT 1911 BRITISH RAF CONTRACT, serial no. W102911, for 1918, with 5in. barrel, blued slide with the makers address and patents to 1913 on the left and COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE.455 on the right, blued frame with British inspector s marks and stamped RAF, grip safe and smooth mainspring housing to back-strap, chequered walnut grips with smooth diamondshaped panels around the screws, lanyard ring at heel and loop (loose) to the base of the correct magazine marked CAL.455 ELEY, much parkerised finish, complete with a period open topped leather revolver service holster 1,500-2,000 1011 S5 COLT, USA A.32 (ACP) SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS, serial no. 543084, for 1941, with bright 3 3/4in. barrel, blued slide with crescent fore-sight and dove-tailed notch rear-sight, blued frame, chequered walnut grips with inlet medallions and heel magazine release, complete with period leather holster and spare magazine 250-350 1012 S5 COLT, USA A GOOD.455 SIX-SHOT SERVICE-REVOLVER, MODEL COLT S NEW SERVICE, serial no. 66377, for 1914, with 5 1/2in. sighted barrel, blued and fluted swing-out six-shot cylinder, solid frame with the rampant horse trademark on the sideplate, chequered hard rubber grips, lanyard ring removed from heel, the whole retaining the majority of its original factory finish 600-800 127

1013 S5 SMITH & WESSON, USA A.32-20 (WIN) SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 1905 HAND EJECTOR, serial no. 47667, late second, early third model with 6 1/2in. barrel, the top signed and with patent dates to 1906, crescent foresight, sighting groove to the top-strap, swing-out fluted cylinder, mother of pearl grips (probably factory), the whole with a strong amount of finish 250-500 1014 S5 SMITH & WESSON, USA A.32-20 (WIN) SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 1905 HAND EJECTOR, serial no. 50349, 4th model, with 6 1/2in. barrel signed and with patent dates to 1906, later pinned fore-sight blade, original factory target adjustable rear-sight, swing-out fluted cylinder, blued frame, chequered walnut grips with inlet medallions, square butt. 800-1,200 1016 S5 MAUSER, GERMANY A 9mm (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE-PISTOL, MODEL P08 LUGER, serial no. 9538, dated for 1936, with blued 4in. barrel, toggleaction marked S/42, blued receiver and frame, chequered walnut grips, aluminium based magazine (numbered 9841) and complete with a period waffenampt marked brown leather holster and spare magazine numbered 6023. 300-500 1015 1017 1015 S5 P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM A.455 DOUBLE-ACTION SERVICE REVOLVER, MODEL 1896 WG ARMY, serial no. 17482, circa 1915, with blued 6in. barrel, nickel fore-sight blade, notch rear-sight to the barrel-latch, break-open frame with autoejection fluted cylinder, brushed bright hammer and trigger, flared butt with scarce chequered hard-rubber grips embossed at the top with the gothic letters W.G., the whole a period re-finish 1,000-1,200 1017 S5 ASTRA, SPAIN A SCARCE CASED.25 (ACP) FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE POCKET- PISTOL, MODEL CUB, serial no. 1065929, circa 1965, with 2in. barrel, fully scroll engraved and silver-plated slide, silver plated and engraved frame, chequered walnut grips inlet with ASTRA medallions, external hammer and complete with its green leatherette manufacturer s presentation case lined with green satin to take the pistol and a spare magazine (included), together with its original handbook 150-250 1018** S5 DWM, GERMANY A 7.65 (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL P08 COMMERCIAL, serial no. 6581 (WR92077), probably 1920 s but undated, with blued 4in. barrel with later South African registration number to the underside, toggle-action marked DWM (chipped alongside extractor nose), blued receiver and frame, chequered walnut grips, bakelite based magazine (unnumbered), finish holster worn Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 200-300 128

1021** S5 COLT, USA A BOXED.38 (SPL) SIX-SHOT NICKEL-PLATED REVOLVER, MODEL COBRA, serial no. B77819, for 1971, with sighted tapering 2in. barrel, sighting groove with milled edges to the top-strap, fluted swing-out cylinder, double-action mechanism and factory chequered walnut skinny grips, appearing little used in its maker s card carton Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 400-600 1022* S5 A 9mm (PARA) SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE-PISTOL SIGNED DWM, MODEL ARTILLERY LUGER, serial no. 9336, dated for 1911 and assembled from other guns, with replacement 7 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight at the breech, DWM monogram to toggle, re-blued receiver and frame, chequered walnut grips, the whole refinished, replacement magazine Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 400-600 1019 1019 S5 WEBLEY, BIRMINGHAM A GOOD CASED.450 DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL WEBLEY MKI RIC, serial no. 7965, circa 1880, with blued ovoid 4 1/2in. barrel (marked around fore-sight), sighting groove to top-strap, flush fitting ejector crane around barrel, blued stepped frame marked WEBLEY S PATENT, plain blued six-shot cylinder with front locking notches, brushed bright hammer and trigger, chequered walnut semi saw-handled one-piece grip, lanyard ring at pommel and guarded trigger, the whole retaining virtually all its factory bued finish except where noted and complete with an unlabelled English market oak storage case compartmented and lined in blue baize with provision for ammunition and including a turn-screw, oil-bottle and cleaning rod 1,400-1,600 1023** S5 REISING ARMS CO, USA A SCARCE.22 (L/R) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL REISING S PATENT TARGET-PISTOL, serial no. 2130, circa 1922, with tip-down exposed 7 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, the muzzle threaded for a sound moderator via an adaptor, dove-tailed rear-sight, blued serrated slide, blued frame, chequered composite grips centrally embossed with the head of a grizzly bear and encircled by the legend REISING, IT S A BEAR, heel magazine release and much original finish throughout Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 200-300 1024** S5 STAR, SPAIN A SCARCE 7.65mm (.32 ACP) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL STAR MODEL 1, serial no. 63475, circa 1919, with exposed blued 4 1/2in. barrel, sighting rib with blade fore-sight, open slide with cocking piece to rear and incorporating the notch rear-sight, the left side of slide marked variously AUTOMATIC PISTOL STAR PATENT FOR THE 7.65MM CARTRIDGE, and STAR with a starburst trademark and CAL 7.65, exposed hammer, blued frame and chequered walnut grips, complete with its double oil-bottle Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 200-300 1020 S5 MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.63mm (MAUSER) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL C96 BROOMHANDLE serial no. 133983, WITH HOLSTER-STOCK, for between 1911-15, with 5 1/2in. sighted barrel, polished bolt with short extractor, 1000 metre graduated back-sight, milled sides to receiver and frame, integral magazine and 32 groove walnut bag-shaped grips, fair amount of original finish, complete with its matching number holsterstock (hairline cracks to all sides) 800-1,200 129

1025 S5 MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.63mm (MAUSER) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL C96 WARTIME COMMERCIAL, serial no. 176772, COMPLETE WITH MATCHING HOLSTER- STOCK, manufactured between 1915-1921, with 5 1/2in. barrel, blued receiver, milled frame with new style safe, grooved wooden grips, much original finish, complete with a period and matching number wooden holster-stock 800-1,200 Provenance: The vendor has kindly supplied us with the following history of the pistol, currently held as a trophy of war : The pistol was originally owned by my grandfather, Benedict Philip Gerald Hunt (Lieutenant BPG Hunt, Royal Flying Corps). Known as Philip, he was born December 1894 at Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire and died in October 1958 in Hampshire. He was the son of Rowland Hunt, of Boreatton Park, Salop, and Georgiana Davidson of Tulloch Castle in Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Rowland Hunt was a member of Lord Lovats Scouts in the Boer war and then an MP for Shropshire and member of the Liberal and Unionist Party, then the Conservative Party until 1918. Philip joined the Shropshire Yeomanry in 1914 and then the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He joined 32 Squadron who were formed in February 1916 and equipped with Airco DH2 Aircraft. The commanding officer was awarded the VC in July 1916 and Philip was credited with 3 air victories before he was shot down on December 11 1916 near Arras by an Albatros D 11 aircraft being flown by the famous Baron Manfred von Richthofen, later known as the Red Baron. He was Richthofen s 12th victim of 80. The aircraft was badly damaged and fell behind German lines. Hunt had been shot through suffering internal injuries, particularly to the liver. The family were told by my grandfather that Von Richthofen came to visit him in hospital and saw to it that he had the best medical attention possible. After hospitalisation he was made a prisoner of war. Because the internal injuries had been so severe, the Germans decided that he was unlikely to ever be fit to return to combat duties so they offered him the chance of parole to see out the remainder of the war in a neutral country. He accepted this offer and was paroled to live in a barge on the canals of the Netherlands, a neutral country in the First World War. He was assigned a nurse to look after him. There he was given a shotgun and cartridges to be able to feed himself with the plentiful wildfowl. After the war, he left the army in 1921, and later became a chicken farmer and market gardener in Hampshire which is where his wife s family had moved to from Shropshire. He was not considered fit for combat duty in the Second World War but joined the Royal Corps of Transport as a Major and among other things was responsible for training drivers and motor cycle despatch riders during the war. He was an early devotee of the sport of motorcycle scrambling which was closely allied with and was probably derived from military despatch riding. He was a keen field sports man, being extremely accurate with the shotgun and a keen salmon and sea fisherman. We do not know when or how Philip Hunt came by the Mauser, but one hypothesis is that he was given it by the Germans to protect himself and the nurse while living in the barge in Holland. It would be nice to think that Von Richthofen himself had a hand in that, and although there is no proof of that, such chivalry was quite possible at that time. Literature: Listed under Victory no.12 a biography of Lt. Hunt and a detailed description of the events of 11th December 1916 can be found on pp. 40-41 in Under The Guns of The Red Baron - The Complete Record of Von Richthofen s Victories and Victims Fully Illustrated by Norman Franks, Hal Gilbin and Nigel McCreary. The National Archives at Kew hold copies of Von Richthofen s Combat Reports. His entry for the 11th December 1916 reads: 11:55hrs, above Mercatel, near Arras. Vickers one-seater, No. 5986. Rotary Motor 30372. Occupant: made prisoner, wounded, Lieutenant Hund About 11:45 I attacked with Leutnant Wortmann, at 2,800 metres altitude, and south of Arras, enemy one-seater Vickers squadron of eight machines. I singled out one machine and after a short curve fight I ruined the adversary s motor and forced him to land behind our lines near Mercatel. Occupant not seriously wounded. 130

1026 1026 S5 GLOCK, AUSTRIA A RARE BOXED 9mm (PARA) FULLY AUTOMATIC SELECTIVE FIRE PISTOL, MODEL GLOCK 18, serial no. BSE264, with ported 4 1/2in. barrel, black phosphated lightened slide with make and model details, selector for burst fire or single shot to left hand side, black stippled polymer frame, triggerblade safe and extended magazine, complete with its maker s abs plastic carton and spare standard magazine, together with a cleaning rod a magazine loader 2,800-3,200 1027** S5 MAUSER, GERMANY A GOOD 7.63mm (MAUSER) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL C96 BROOMHANDLE, serial no. 63711, WITH MATCHING HOLSTER-STOCK, for 1905, with blued 5 1/2in. barrel, integral receiver, polished bolt with short extractor, 1000 metre graduated backsight, small ring hammer, new style safe (not marked on hammer), blued frame with milled panels, walnut 34-groove bg-shaped grips and complete with its matching number holsterstock, much finish remaining to both Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,000-1,500 1028 S5 WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM A.455 SIX-SHOT SERVICE REVOLVER, MODEL MKVI, serial no. 247707, dated for 1917, with blued 6in. sighted barrel (finish faded), blued breakopen frame with automatic ejecting fluted cylinder, holster guides to barrel throat, double and single action mechanism and chequered hard-rubber grips, complete with a leather full flap service holster 300-500 131

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THOUGHTS ON THE EU By John Batley It now costs us more pounds sterling to buy Euros than when the Brexit circus began, thus making our imports from Europe dearer. Conversely, our European friends spend less to buy their pounds sterling, thus making their imports from the UK cheaper. Fine if we are exporting, not so fine if we are importing. The whole Brexit issue has the Continent of Europe in a state of unease and uncertainty. How does this affect the UK gun trade? Well, our imported firearms have gone up in price, as have cartridges, accessories and other shooting related products sourced from the EU and the cost of shooting in Europe. On the bright side, exporters are doing well and foreign shooters are finding English grouse, partridge and pheasant slightly cheaper this year. As far as the GTA is concerned the issues are complex. The UK is a full Member of the European Union and will continue to be so until, at least, March 2019 (Article 50, signalling our decision to leave the EU was triggered on March 29th 2017). As Members we are dealing with both the EU Regulation on de-activated weapons and the latest EU Firearms Directive. The Regulation came into force in April 2016 and although there are legitimate moves afoot to alter some of the draconian measures involved, we are legally bound to comply with the Regulation as it is direct acting on all Member States. The EU Firearms Directive is a different kettle of fish altogether. The Directive came into force in May 2017 and Member States (MS), have varying amounts of time in which to transpose the Articles into National Legislation. The Directive, as we are all now well aware, came into being in November 2015 as a direct result of the horrors of the Bataclan in Paris. Whilst no-one would argue that action, after such a tragedy, was needed to tighten various elements of the Directive the first iterations were demanding outlandish changes which were almost impossible to comply with. By May this year hard work and detailed negotiations by the GTA and others had prevailed and the resulting final draft of the Directive made some sort of sense. It is not perfect by any manner of means but it is better than the first draft. We, in the UK, have various deadlines to transpose this; two of them are: 14th December 2018 and, perhaps more importantly, 14th December 2019, and therein lies the rub. Where will the UK be in December 2019? Will we still be Members of the EU club, or will we be on our own? The short answer is that no-one knows and, despite the speculation, the negotiations at Cabinet level and beyond are, frankly, anyone s guess. There are however, some clues as to how we may fare in the magic roundabout of the deals being done in Brussels and around the 27, or even 28, States. The GTA is in close and regular touch with some of the Government bodies involved in the Brexit process, notably the Home Office and the Department of International Trade (DIT). We speak, and have input with civil servants about the EU Firearms Directive and others about export controls, the Military List and import licensing. We are consulted, both formally and informally, on possible changes to legislation and process and we would remind our membership and the wider trade that, however complicated the issues are, we are there for them and will continue to be at the forefront of any negotiations which involve the UK civilian gun trade. As to an opinion of how all this will turn out? I will speculate that, in the end, much will depend quite simply on trade and the economic need to buy and sell. Do we want to sell things in mainland Europe and does mainland Europe want to sell things to the UK? As for security and the protection of all our borders I would again speculate that it is in no-one s interest to undo the ties of cross border agreements concerning the movement, the safety, the security and the use of firearms within all the Union. The system that we have now for the movement of civilian firearms throughout the Union works well. Dealer to Dealer Transfer documents are simplicity itself and the various Governments have notification procedures that have been working well, since at least the 91 EU Firearms Directive. Long may that continue. Forty plus years ago I was involved in export and import of products travelling through Europe and I remember the nightmares of border crossing with carnets and other paperwork and officials who ran their own little domains as they saw fit. A dog s breakfast hardly does the complexities justice. If ever I had a say in how things should turn out I would remind our officials of those times and pray for reason to prevail. Is it too much to ask of the politicians, and their civil servants, that they indulge in some pragmatism and proportionality in their negotiations?? 134

1035 S2 AYA A 28-BORE NO. 4 DELUXE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 114, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back action with removable striker discs, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock including chequered buttplate, weight 5lb. 8oz. 1,000-1,500 Provenance: The gun was completed in 2006 and appears lightly used Kindly donated by John Batley 135

1036 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE NEW AND UNUSED HAND MADE BRASS-CORNERED OAK-LINED TAN LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, a traditional hand made oak and leather cartridge magazine designed to hold between 250 and 300 cartridges. This luxurious version is wrapped entirely in leather with five slots to hold shotgun cartridges. Each slot is removable with five leather straps and a secure brass lock. The magazine is finished with green cloth and a classic Holland & Holland label in black and gold 1,000-1,500 Provenance: Please note RRP for this item would be 2,800 Kindly donated by Ian Tomlin of Traditional English Guncases. Traditional English Guncases is a family owned and run business, with over 50 years manufacturing experience. It was established in 1987 by Ian Tomlin, with the desire to make the finest, hand-crafted gun bags and cases for the most discerning recreational shooters and huntsmen. 1037 S2 FABBRICA ARMI ISIDORO RIZZINI (F. A. I. R) A NEW AND UNUSED 28-BORE ISIDE DELUXE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 294442, 29 7/8in. steel proofed nitro barrels with matt finish game rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), rounded double curve-back action, toplever pierced with a floral design, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes of alighting partridge, the underside with a lone woodcock and the makers name and model designation, triggerplate signed inc. Ri. Pa., bright and blued finish overall, 14 5/8in. stock including buttplate, weight 5lb. 3oz., in its universal case with paperwork 800-1,200 Provenance: Please note the RRP of this Lot would be 1599. 99 Kindly donated by John Rothery (Wholesale) Ltd. 136

1038 AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF THE GREAT BUSTARD REINTRODUCTION PROJECT, based in Wiltshire the project has established a population of over 70 birds which is now self sustaining. The tour, for two people, will include visiting the main reserve, the aviaries and a behind the scenes look at the project as well as watching the birds in the wild. The tour may be taken at any time of the year, with the summer months being the most interesting. Timing and dates to be arranged with the GBG. The Great Bustard is the largest of all the Game Birds and the heaviest flying bird in the world. Hunted to extinction during the 19th Century the magnificent bird is now re established in Wiltshire, where it has always stood on the County Coat of Arms and now features on the County Flag. The reintroduction project has been carried out by the Great Bustard Group, an independent organisation and registered charity. 150-250 Kindly donated by the Great Bustard Group 1039 1039 S1 REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY A NEW AND UNUSED. 243 WIN. MODEL 700 CDL CLASSIC DELUXE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. RR28143F, 24in. unsighted nitro barrel, threaded for a sound moderator (with thread protector), the receiver tapped for telescopic sight mounts, hinged floorplate with push button release, blued finish overall, X-mark Pro externally adjustable trigger system, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, matt finish polymer fore-end finial and pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14in. pull including 1 3/8in. R3 Supercell recoil pad, weight 7lb., in its makers carton 600-800 Kindly donated by Raytrade UK Ltd. with a 3 year warranty Raytrade UK Limited was founded and incorporated in the United Kingdom in April 2016. The Company was granted the Remington Arms Company, wholesale distribution rights for the United Kingdom in August 2016, offering the Remington, Marlin, Barnes and other affiliated brands of firearms, ammunition and associated accessories. Raytrade wholesale supply to the Registered Firearms Dealer retail market across the United Kingdom. The Hampshire Head Office and Warehouse opened in January 2017 137

1041 WARINGS & GILLOW LTD. (LONDON) A VINTAGE GLAZED WALL-MOUNTED THREE GUN DISPLAY CASE, externally measuring approx. 49 3/4in. length, 31in. height and 6in. depth, oak with hinged glazed front and two bottom drawers, green baize lining, with key, the rear with makers plaque inscribed WARINGS. WARINGS & GILLOW LD. BY APPOINTMENT TO THE KING. 164, OXFORD STREET. LONDON. W. 100-150 Kindly donated by Keith Chard, The Gun & Sport Shop, Exeter 1040 1042 1040 S2 REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY A NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE VERSA MAX SPORTSMAN SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. RT06400B, 28in. steel shot proofed nitro barrel with stepped raised file cut top rib with intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. - 3 1/2in. chamber, Pro-Bore multichoke (no spares), self-regulating twin piston gas operation, black satin finish, 14 3/8in. black synthetic stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb., in its makers carton with paperwork and Birmingham Proof House magazine restriction certificate 700-900 Kindly donated by Raytrade UK Ltd. with a 3 year warranty Raytrade UK Limited was founded and incorporated in the United Kingdom in April 2016. The Company was granted the Remington Arms Company, wholesale distribution rights for the United Kingdom in August 2016, offering the Remington, Marlin, Barnes and other affiliated brands of firearms, ammunition and associated accessories. Raytrade wholesale supply to the Registered Firearms Dealer retail market across the United Kingdom. The Hampshire Head Office and Warehouse opened in January 2017 1042 FARLOWS (PALL MALL, LONDON) A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, for approx. 75 cartridges, dark brown leather with cotton lining and canvas and leather strap 50-70 Kindly donated by David Penn 1043 JAMES RAMBLER A CANVAS AND LEATHER THE SUPERIOR CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, fitted for approx. 200 cartridges, claret cloth lining, combination lock (set to 198), with cloth outer bag 50-70 Kindly donated by David Penn 1043 138

1044 W. HORTON A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number, 29 3/4in. bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved W. HORTON. MAKER. NO. 5 WEAMAN STREET. BIRMINGHAM, the breech end with acanthus scroll detailing, the pinfire apertures with starburst designs, carved serpentine fences, unsigned back-action locks with finely carved hammers, bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar with crosshatch bordering, the top tang with feathered designs, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock with engraved steel buttplate, fore-end with crosspin release catch and horn finial, weight 7lb. 4oz. 800-1,200 Kindly donated by George Yannaghas 139

1045 NAPIER LIMITED A NEW AND UNUSED APEX AUTO LIFT RETRACTABLE RATCHET HOIST Designed to complement and attach to the Apex Autoclick, and the new Tree Hugger. Apex Autolift is the perfect way to handle larger deer species and wild boar. Easily capable of lifting a 200Kg animal single handed, one person can maintain full control and safely perform a suspended gralloch. Until now the only option has been to process on the ground, which is not considered best practice, or to use conventional pulleys. Anyone who has ever done so knows just how much excess rope is involved and it must of course be tied off somewhere safely. But now the new AUTO LIFT makes the whole exercise simple safe and hygienic. The 2. 5 metre self-retracting lifter, can be attached to any fixed anchor, such as the Tree Hugger or Autoclick, the unique 2 part gambrel is fitted and the animal is raised safely and quickly. Each ratchet movement lifts 3cm so it is fast and requires no tie off. You stop, It stops. No tangled ropes, the whole kit auto retracts into a compact size together with the 2 part Apex Gambrel for easy storage and carrying, it weighs just 1. 34 Kg and sits neatly in a pocket of the APEX PREDATOR or a Napier Waist bag. Each AUTO LIFT is supplied with a special gambrel, and will lift 200Kg. Using the large Grab Ring it is possible to control the descent when releasing, and deposit the animal directly into a vehicle, so much more convenient and hygienic than allowing it to touch the ground. 30-50 Kindly donated by Napier Limited 1046 A SIGNED COPY OF JOHN DICKSON & SON - THE ROUND ACTION GUNMAKER BY DONALD DALLAS No. 694 of a limited edition of 1000, signed by the author, published as a private publication for Donald Dallas by Quiller Publishing 2014. 12 x 10, hardback, 352 pages, 447 photographs. This stunning book gives for the first time a detailed history of John Dickson & Son from 1794 to the present day. Established in 1838 at 60 Princes Street, Edinburgh, the firm quickly gained a reputation for building very high quality guns and rifles, their two-groove percussion rifles achieving international acclaim. John Dickson (3rd) made the greatest contribution to the firm by patenting the round action gun in 1880 that instantly achieved critical acclaim as a best gun utilising a trigger plate action. The beautiful and elegant threebarrelled gun followed in 1882 and by the time the ejector had been patented in 1887 the Dickson round action had been perfected. This book goes into great detail on all the types of Dickson guns and rifles built and was written with the full permission of John Dickson & Son. 40-60 Kindly donated by Donald Dallas A personal dedication can be arranged at the buyers request 140

1047 WEIHRAUCH, GERMANY A BOXED NEW AND UNUSED. 22 PRE- CHARGED PNEUMATIC REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL HW100KT, serial no. 1962580, recent, with blued 19 1/4in. barrel including detachable WEIHRAUCH sound moderator, machined bolt-action receiver with detachable magazine and integral dove-tail for telescopic sight, rear-mounted safe, figured walnut ergonomic thumbhole half-stock with laser-cut stippled panels, quick-fill adaptor and pressure-gauge to the front of air-chamber, complete in its manufacturer s card carton with instructions 500-700 Provenance: The HW100 is probably the finest all round PCP (Pre-Charged Pneumatic) on the market today. Target shooters love the HW100 because of its reliability and accuracy and hunters love it because of the multi-shot magazine system, high shot count and usability. The KT variant of the HW100 is the thumbhole carbine version. The thumbhole design is probably the most attractive of the HW100 and also enables the shooter to place more skin on the stock which helps the shooter to control the rifle. Fast fire side lever action. 14 shot rotary magazine. High efficiency silencer. 2 stage match trigger. This and the following lot (1048) have been kindly donated by Mssrs. Hull Cartridge Company Ltd. 1048 WEIHRAUCH, GERMANY A BOXED NEW AND UNUSED. 177 PRE- CHARGED PNEUMATIC REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, MODEL HW100KT, serial no. 1962326, with blued 19 1/4in. barrel including detachable WEIHRAUCH sound moderator, machined bolt-action receiver with detachable magazine and integral dove-tail for telescopic sight, rear-mounted safe, laminated wood ergonomic thumbhole halfstock with laser-cut stippled panels and adjustable comb, quick-fill adaptor and pressure-gauge to the front of air-chamber, complete with its maker s card carton and instructions 500-700 Provenance: HW100KT. 177 Laminate Adjustable. The stock is made from quality laminate and is fully ambidextrous and adjustable. There are also finger grooves in the fore end for extra stability, couple this with a carbine length barrel and you have what is often described as the ultimate HW100. Fast fire side lever action. 14 shot rotary magazine. High efficiency silencer. 2 stage match trigger. This and the previous lot (1047) have been kindly donated by Mssrs. Hull Cartridge Company Ltd. 141

1049 1051 1049 A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED FOWLING-PIECE SIGNED R. LEA, no visible serial number, circa 1855, with round browned 32in. barrel, short sighting-rib at breech, bead fore-sight, the top of breech engraved with a dog, borderline engraved top-tang and bar action lock (traces of colour to both), the lock signed forwards of the hammer R. LEA, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture including lower tang with pistol-grip spur, horn tip to fore-end and white metal mounted ramrod 300-500 Kindly donated by Conrad Cross 1050 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A MONEY CAN T BUY EXPERIENCE AT HOLLAND & HOLLAND FOR FOUR PEOPLE, The day will start with a welcome at our Bruton Street gunroom and a tour of our Brevis room which houses our collection of vintage Holland and Holland guns and rifles. From the showrooms you will move on to our historic factory in North London, built in 1892 specifically as a gun making factory, to meet our craftsmen and and see new best London guns and rifles being made. The factory tour will be followed by a visit to our shooting ground for a sandwich lunch and two hour shoot, during this time guests will have the opportunity to use our new underground shooting cinema, being unique in the UK, full bore rifles, using live ammunition are shot at film images projected onto a huge screen featuring hunting scenes, when the shot is taken the images freeze and a red marker indicates where the bullet has struck, showing either a hit or miss. 2,000-2,500 Kindly donated by Holland & Holland 1051 B. S. A. GUNS UK LTD. A ONE OF A KIND. 177 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR RIFLE, MODEL SCORPION GT serial no. GT77001-GH, manufactured and donated by BSA, especially for this auction, with 20 3/4in. barrel including special detachable polished chrome muzzle-break, blacked receiver with polished chrome bolt, detachable 10-shot magazine, red, white and blue Union Jack laminate wood stock with adjustable buttplate and cheekpiece, chrome trigger guard, and fitted with a special plate for engraving on the underside of the stock, on which wording of the lucky winners choice will be added, complete with a BSA gunbag, filling adaptor, spares and a further blank engraving plate and a BSA 3-9x50 telescopic sight and mounts 750-1,000 Provenance: Value for this item is difficult to establish as it is a one-off fully bespoke rifle, but estimated to be in excess of 2000 Kindly donated by B. S. A. Guns UK Ltd. 142

1052 S2 HULL CARTRIDGE COMPANY LTD. ONE THOUSAND 12-BORE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES, 2 1/2in. cartridges, fibre wads, No. 6 shot, 28 grams, with Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers branding 100-150 Kindly donated by Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers 1055 1053 1053 A THREE COURSE DINNER FOR TWO AT THE CART SHED RESTAURANT OWNED AND RUN BY THE SHOTGUN CHEF WILLIAM ALLDIS, a three course dinner for two, including selected wine. Dates to be organised directly with William 100-150 Kindly donated by William Alldis 1054 SCOTT G. WILSON (GUNMAKER) A FULL INTERACTIVE GUN SERVICE AND CLEAN, up to the value of 250, including a personal tutorial, talking you through the inner workings of your gun and tips on care and maintenance 100-150 Provenance: Scott Wilson began learning about guns from the tender age of 8 from his father, the highly regarded self taught gunsmith John Wilson. John began working in the gun trade in the late 1960 s, having de-mobbed from the Parachute Regiment. Probably best known publicly for his exceptional walking stick shotguns, John also made and designed his own sporting guns too, whilst undertaking regular work for esteemed London gunmakers such as Holland & Holland and J. Purdey & Sons. Scott started his apprenticeship with his father at the age of 16 and has been a full time gunsmith for over 30 years. He is currently training his own part time apprentice, Helen Wesson. Kindly donated by Scott Wilson (Gunsmith) 1055 S1 ANTONIO ZOLI A NEW AND UNUSED. 308 WIN. MODEL AZ1900 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. C039998, 23 5/8in. (60cm) unsighted nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator (1/2in. UNF) with thread cap, the knox form engraved ANTONIO ZOLI, Made In Italy, 2015 and with the calibre designation, bright finish receiver with scrolling acanthus designs on a matted background and interspersed with game scenes of roe deer and wild boar, the bolt with a mouflon, Zoli DSS (double safety system) safety, hinged floorplate with push button release, carved in relief with a red deer in a scroll-bordered cartouche, figured pistolgrip stock with hogsback comb, sculpted cheekpiece, rosewood fore-end finial and pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 1/2in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its universal case with paperwork 1,000-1,500 Kindly donated by Edgar Brothers Shooting Sports 1056 A THREE COURSE MEAL FOR TWO PEOPLE AT THE BONHAMS RESTAURANT IN MAYFAIR, paired with wines selected by the sommelier and with Champagne on arrival, Named a hidden gem by Jay Rayner in The Observer, Bonhams Auction House presents Michelinstarred French cuisine in Mayfair, the only Michelin starred restaurant within an Auction house in the world. This bright, airy space is found within one of London s oldest and most prestigious auction houses, established since 1793. Formerly of acclaimed restaurants Hedone and Faviken in northern Sweden, head chef Tom Kemble brings precision and flair to the Bonhams menu, the restaurant gained its Michelin star within 6 months of opening, and has now retained it for the 3rd year in a row 200-300 Kindly donated by Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers 143

1057 S2 AYA A 12-BORE NO. 2 HAND- DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 541049, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with acanthus scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a cardboard carton 600-800 Kindly donated by Ian Coley Sporting Ian Coley Sporting is pleased to donate a used AYA No. 2 Sidelock 12 Bore for the forthcoming Holts auction raising funds for the Gun Trade Association. Ian Coley Sporting has grown from a small shop in Cheltenham to one of the finest purpose-built shooting establishments in the UK, attracting clients from not only the UK, but around the world. With over 47 years in the Gun Trade, the Ian Coley Gun Shop was most recently voted the Nation s Favourite Gun Shop and won Best UK Gun Shop for two consecutive years in 2015 and 2016 www. iancoley. co. uk 1058 S1 J. G. ANSCHUTZ A NEW AND UNUSED. 17HMR MATCH 64: MODELL 1517 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3156481, 14in. unsighted nitro barrel, threaded for a sound moderator (with protecting cap), the receiver with twin dovetail rails and tapped for telescopic sight mount bases, side safety, large bolt knob, detachable box magazine, adjustable trigger pull, figured thumbhole pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and raised comb, 14in. pull including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 10oz., in its polystyrene carton with sling eyes, tools, paperwork, CD user manual and factory sighting target 500-700 Kindly donated by RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd. Delighted to participate and support the fundraising effort. Good luck to John and thank you for all he has done for the Gun Trade. He will be a hard act to follow. Good luck in his retirement. Phil Unwin RUAG 144

1059 S2 AYA A NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE MODEL MD-2. S SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 157-98, 28in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt top-rib, high visibility foresight, ventilated mid-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, border engraving, the underside with the model designation, blacked finish overall, 15 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, schnabel fore-end, weight 8lb., in its carton 1,000-1,500 Kindly donated by Anglo Spanish Imports (ASI) AYA Model MD2-S. This shotgun is a unique side plated version the AYA MD2 over-and-under, of which only one example was made. ASI are proud to present it for sale at the Holt s auction in support of the Gun Trade Association 1060 S2 BROWNING S. A. A NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE MODEL B725 SPORTER SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 54730ZT, 30in. nitro barrels with 10mm ventilated file cut top-rib, ventilated mid-rib, 3in. chambers, extended Invector DS multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, adjustable gold-washed trigger (with spare), blacked action with geometric designs and gold-inlaid with the model designation, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with palm swell and including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 11oz., in its universal case with paperwork 1,500-2,000 Kindly donated by International Sports Brands Ltd. International Sports Brands Ltd is proud to sponsor the GTA Auction. The B725 Black Edition sporter has been a best seller and a top performer. The black action paired to the Grade 5 American walnut wood work looks sleek and serious as a competition clay gun. This 30 sporter features extended Invector DS chokes, mechanical trigger, sporting stock and Inlex II butt pad system and has a Retail price of 2850 145

1062 1061 S2 COGSWELL & HARRISON A NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE WINDSOR SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 282982, 30in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, Technichoke multichokes (with spares), Italian made action with holdopen toplever pierced with a rose, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, floral and scroll engraved action with game scene vignettes of pheasant and duck, the underside with a partridge and the C&H Since 1770 logo, the triggerplate signed Inc. Ri. Pa., bright finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz., in its universal case with paperwork 500-700 Kindly donated by Cogswell & Harrison 1061 Cogswell & Harrison was established in May 1770 and is London s oldest surviving gun maker. The company has manufactured an exceptionally diverse range of sporting shotguns and rifles during its long and colourful history. In 2008 the company was purchased by the Brennan family, the proprietors of Ardee Sports Company. The Windsor range was launched in 2014 and this example has an RRP of 1,125 1062 S1 WEBLEY & SCOTT A NEW AND UNUSED. 243 WIN. EMPIRE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. E001211, 22in. unsighted nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator (with protector cap), the receiver engraved with the makers name and model designation, tapped for telescopic sight mount bases (a set of Nikko Stirling Steel-Lok two piece steel bases in a blister pack included), three position safety, detachable box magazine with the WS initials, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, rosewood pistogrip-cap (carved with WS initials) and fore-end tip, sling eyes, 14 1/4in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz., in a Flambeau universal case 500-700 Kindly donated by Highland Outdoors After an absence of 100 years from rifle-making, Webley & Scott released the Empire centrefire rifle in celebration of their tradition for quality gun making. Produced using the latest rifle technology, the Empire shares all the traditional qualities and heritage of those now prized rifles from 100 years ago: Accuracy - provided by the Sub-MOA hammer forged barrel. Reliability - assured by the utilisation of a strong Mauser style action. Speed to target - the traditional, heritage design insures fast mounting. Safety - three position safety and detachable steel magazine. Every Empire Rifle features a detachable steel magazine with quick release button as well as a classic jewelled bolt that compliments the stylish and simple lines. This Classic British-designed Sporting Rifle is a combination of Heritage, Tradition and Technology. Created by Webley & Scott to be perfect for all hunting conditions whether stalking deer, chasing driven boar or shooting vermin. 1063 A DAY FOR ONE GUN ON A SIMULATED GAME DAY WITH EDWARD NOTLEY-KENT OF SHOOTING SCHOOL UK, to be taken between March and October 2018, with a choice of venue in Wiltshire, Warwickshire or Northamptonshire. Date to be arranged directly with Shooting School UK. 5000 plus clays with full hospitality, including lunch. Normal retail cost 250 Extra guns can be added to the day at standard prices www. shootingschool. uk. com 100-150 Kindly donated by Edward Notley-Kent 146

1064 1067 A STORYBOOK OF YOUR GUN, with a full professional photographic record of your gun by Holts in-house photography department, together with a detailed description and any historic references that can be sourced, bound together in hardback form. Should the bidder wish to personalise the presentation further, this can be discussed post-auction 30-50 Donated by Holts Auctioneers 1068 A WORLD WAR TWO BRASS EXPLOSIVE COMPOUND / PRIMER CARRIER STAMPED KYNOCH, dated for 1942 and used for carrying explosive compounds during ammunition manufacture; together with two iron cannon balls (6lb. 5oz. and 3lb. 5oz. weight respectively) and a collection of eighteen various vintage and modern empty powder tins 30-50 Kindly donated by Kynamco 1069 1064 JAMES PURDEY & SONS A PURDEY FIELD COAT AND BREEKS IN AUDLEY TWEED, The successful bidder will receive a voucher for an elegant and traditional Purdey Field Coat and Breeks made from Purdey s iconic Audley Tweed. The Fieldcoat is the quintessential shooting coat with matching breeks. Voucher valid until 1st February 2018 800-1,000 Kindly donated by James Purdey & Sons 1065 ATKIN, GRANT & LANG AN END OF SEASON SERVICE FOR A GUN OF YOUR CHOICE, Atkin Grant & Lang will undertake the following work to a shotgun of the successful bidders choice: 1) An end of season strip & clean 2) A best London oil finish to the stock and fore-end 3) A best barrel re-black to the value of 1175 750-950 Kindly donated by Francis Lovel 1066 NEGRINI A NEW AND UNUSED TWO SHOTGUN TRAVEL MOTOR CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, combination locks, blue ABS exterior with leather edging, claret velveteen lining, suitable for over and under or side by side guns, designed specifically with air travel in mind 100-150 Kindly donated by J. Roberts & Son 1069 A QUANTITY OF VINTAGE PARKER HALE. 303 BARREL GAUGES, circa 1935, seven in total, in their aluminium tubes (one without tube), Parker Hale labels reading Parker Hale Barrel Gauge Calibre.... For detecting the presence of Metallic Fouling in Rifle Barrels. Hard all through, True to 1/10. 000th, the calibres marked by hand respectively 302 & 3, 3025, 303, 307, 308, 309 ; together with a Pendleton Royal (Manufacturers & Suppliers of Rifle, Gun & Pistol Implements) cased set of three brass and walnut handles small turnscrews 30-50 Kindly donated by Kynamco 147

1070 1070 S1 SAKO A NEW AND UNUSED. 243WIN. SAKO 85 S BOLT- MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. F85159, 22 1/2in. unsighted nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with telescopic sight rings, detachable box magazine, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, 13 7/8in. pull including a 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 10oz. 750-850 Provenance: RRP 2300 Kindly donated by William & Son 1071 1071 A SET OF SIGNED BOOKS BY AUTHOR DIGGORY HADOKE, comprising his three volumes: Hammer Guns in theory and practice, The British Boxlock Gun & Rifle, Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot 60-80 Kindly donated by Diggory Hadoke 148

1072 S2 T. NEWTON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5678, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved T. NEWTON. 48 KING STREET WEST. MANCHESTER, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with white metal inlaid SAFE detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, the underside with a floral bouquet, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock with diamond grip, weight 6lb. 2oz., in its lightweight leather case with T. Newton trade label and T. Newton nickel plated oil bottle 700-900 Kindly donated by Graham Mackinlay & Co. 149

1073 LUNCH FOR FOUR PERSONS WITH A TOUR OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS ON A SITTING DAY AS GUESTS OF THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY & TALBOT DL - HON. PRESIDENT OF THE GUN TRADE ASSOCIATION, to be taken before Christmas 2018. You and your guests will be met upon arrival at the Peers Entrance of The House of Lords by Lord Shrewsbury at 12:15pm. You will be taken through the Main Formal State Rooms of the Palace of Westminster and including the oldest part of Parliament - Westminster Hall. Following Luncheon in The Peers Dining Room, you will witness the Lord Speaker s Procession. Following Prayers, you will have seats in the Chamber for Starred Questions. The Luncheon and Tour must be taken on a day that the House is sitting (Monday through Thursday) and on a date before Christmas 2018, by mutual agreement 800-1,200 Kindly donated by The Earl of Shrewsbury 1074 SIXTEEN RIDGES VINEYARD AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR AND TASTING FOR TWO AT SIXTEEN RIDGES VINEYARD AND BERRY FARM NR. LEDBURY Enjoy an exclusive tour & tasting for two at Sixteen Ridges vineyard & berry farm nestled on the edge of the historic market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire. Take the opportunity to look behind the scenes of English wine production, witness our groundbreaking vine growing technologies and enjoy a tutored tour & tasting of our full range of wines & ciders over lunch as well as a chance to see & taste some of the UK s finest soft fruits. We ll make sure that you don t go home empty handed, providing you with a mixed case of our award winning English Sparkling Wines; Signature Cuvée 2013 & Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé 2013. Please note that we are not open to the public, tours & tastings are by exclusive invitation only. Tour dates will be during May & June 2018. Please contact Heather Gibson for further details & to set a suitable date. heather. gibson@haygrove. co. uk 300-500 Telephone: 01531 637119 (Please quote Holts when calling) Kindly donated by Sixteen Ridges Vineyard, Haygrove Evolution Ltd. 150

1075 A THREE DAY (FOUR NIGHT) DOVE HUNT FOR 2 PEOPLE AT THE BANNER TANGO LODGE, CORDOBA, ARGENTINA Included: All lodging for 3 nights at Tango Lodge (double occupancy) All meals at the lodge and in the field (white-table cloth lunch provided in the field between hunts) Fully stocked Open Bar with all local spirits, wines, and beer. Refreshments provided in the field 6 Dove Hunts and all Daily hunting permits to the farmers Professional Guide Service Personal Bird Assistants for each hunter that will remain with them for the duration of the trip WI-FI internet access Not Included: Airfare (international and domestic) Gun entry permits paid to Argentina Customs Dept. (if hunter chooses to bring own gun) or Gun Rental provided at the lodge ($65 a day for two guns) Shells ($12. 75 per box for 12 and 20 gauge) (from 2018 year shells 20 & 12 Gauge cost $13 / box) Argentina Dove Hunting License ($65 per day) Field fees ($140 per day per person) Gun entry ($140 per gun or Gun rental $65 per person per day for two guns) Ground Transportation to and from the Cordoba airport ($150 per van which fits 8) Masseuses; Laundry service; Phone calls; Shopping trips and tours, Horseback riding, Any items of a strictly personal nature; private room upgrades available for a surcharge of $100 per night per person. Baggage overweight charges; Personal and baggage insurance; Cost of itinerary modifications requested by passenger; Buenos Aires transfers and hotels. Gratuities 1,500-2,000 Provenance: We have been kindly supplied the following information by the donors: Five-star lodge accommodations, with a gourmet and pastry chef preparing daily, mouth-watering menus to order from. There is a full wait staff, a butler, & each hunter has their own personal bird assistant in the field reloading their gun for them and providing them with refreshments; on site masseuses and more! Beretta Arms manufacturers uses Tango Lodge every year to field test their state of the art firearms before their new product line hits the market. Beretta comes back year after year to experience Tango Lodge, which resides in the largest dove roost in the world of over 60 MILLION dove annually! This hunt was featured in American Cancer Society s biggest event of the year, Cattle Baron s Ball, in their live auction in Dallas, Texas and has continually been a great success for their fundraising efforts. Black River Outfitters Hunting and Fishing Outfitter assists with all travel services needed in order to make the trip booking experience seamless. We are the only outfitter in Argentina & Uruguay that has a purpose for our harvested dove. We have built two community centers in which we donate our harvested dove to underprivileged children and their families. The retail value of this 2-Men Argentina Dove trip is U$D3,840. 00. Terms and Conditions: Trip is recommended to be booked within 45 days of the auction date. The trip must be taken within 1 year of auction event to be valid. Dates are subject to availability at the lodge. Trips are non-transferable. This 2-person trip is for Hunters only. Hunters & Non-Hunters may add on to the trip. Kindly donated by Black River Outfitters. For further information regarding the trip, please contact Maria at Black River Outfitters directly at: maria@wingshootingsimulator. com 151

1076 A THREE DAY (THREE NIGHT) DORADO FISHING TRIP FOR TWO PEOPLE IN PAYSANDU, URUGUAY Included: All lodging for 3 nights at TANGO LODGE (double occupancy) All meals at the lodge and in the field (white-table cloth lunch provided in the field between fishing days) Fully stocked Open Bar with all local spirits, wines, and beer. Refreshments provided in the field 3 fishing days (2 half and 2 full days) and all Daily fishing permits to the river Professional Guide Service Personal Assistants for each angler in the boats that will remain with them for the duration of the trip WI-FI internet access in the lodge Not Included: Airfare (international and domestic) River fees ($140 per day per person) Fishing Gear $30 day per person Ground Transportation to and from the International airport ($1,200 per van which fits 4 anglers and $1400 for 6 passengers) Masseuses; Laundry service; Phone calls; Shopping trips and tours, Horseback riding, any items of a strictly personal nature; private room upgrades available for a surcharge of $100 per night per person. Baggage overweight charges; Personal and baggage insurance; Cost of itinerary modifications requested by passenger; Buenos Aires/Montevideo transfers and hotels. Gratuities 2,000-2,500 Provenance: We have kindly been supplied the following information from the donors: Five-star lodge accommodations, with a gourmet and pastry chef preparing daily, mouth-watering menus to order from. There is a full waiting staff, a butler, & each angler has their own personal assistant in boat for them and providing them with refreshments You will find the best Dorado fishing in South America, with dorados from 15lbs to 20lbs!! Amazing amount of this beautiful species. This is a once in a lifetime experience you need to have. The dorados are golden!! BLACKRIVER OUTFITTERS Hunting & Fishing Outfitter assists with all travel services needed in order to make the trip booking experience seamless. We are the only outfitter in Argentina & Uruguay that has a purpose for our fishing trips. We have built two community centers in which we donate our game to underprivileged children and their families. Fishing and hunting on the same way. The retail value of this 2-Men Uruguay Fishing trip is $4,680. 00. Terms and Conditions: Trip is recommended to be booked within 45 days of the auction date. The trip must be taken within 1 year of auction event to be valid. Dates are subject to availability at the lodge. Trips are non-transferable. This 2-person trip is for Anglers only. Anglers & Non-Anglers may add on to the trip. Preferable season dates: OCTOBER & NOVEMBER FEBRUARY & MARCH. Kindly donated by Black River Outfitters. For further information regarding the trip, please contact Maria at Black River Outfitters directly at: maria@wingshootingsimulator. com 152

1077 1078 S2 ARRIETA AN UNUSED 12-BORE VISCOUNT SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 95-12, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved in script Arrieta - Viscount, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Arrieta 557 action with removable striker discs, automatic safety, cockingindicators, articulated front trigger, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. 1,000-1,500 Kindly donated by GMK Ltd. 1079 1077 S2 ROBERT C. MOORE & CO. A 12-BORE (3IN. ) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 28198, 32in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved ROBERT. C. MOORE. & CO. BELFAST. 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, large unsigned treble-grip action, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/4in. semipistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 15oz. 250-350 Kindly donated by Elderkin & Son Gunmakers Ltd. 1079 WILLIAM EVANS A FULL-TANG FIXED BLADE DROP-POINT DAMASCUS STEEL HUNTING KNIFE, with an approx. 4 1/2in. polished damascus steel blade engraved 'William Evans' and 0401, walnut grip scales with steel pins, in a leather scabbard and in its William Evans card box 100-150 Kindly donated by William Evans Ltd. William Evans has been a member of the GTA for many years. The work that they do is so important to our industry and we are proud to support them 153

1080 SPORTING AT LOYTON A 300 BIRD PARTRIDGE DAY FOR 8-9 GUNS, plus guests, for September or October 2018, at either Challacombe or Edgcott Shoots, together with a nights accommodation at Loyton Lodge the night before. 15,000-18,000 Kindly donated by Angus Barnes, Piers Vaux and the partners of Loyton LLP 154

CURIOS & WHIMSIES Lots 1082-1099

1082 A VINTAGE LEATHER BULLDOG FOOT STOOL, in characteristic wide stance, standing approx. 16in. tall with an overall length of approx. 24in. 250-350 1083 A VINTAGE FRENCH BOTTLE OPENER SIGNED DUCKY, opening mechanism on the bottom and marked DUCKY. PARIS, 50-70 1084 MIKE WOOD A FINE HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED SPORTSMAN S STAFF, measuring approx. 58in. in length, with hardwood shaft, the head carved and painted in the form of a cock pheasant 150-250 1085 A PAIR OF NICKEL-PLATED SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS IN THE FORM OF 12-GAUGE CARTRIDGES 40-60 1086 RODGERS & SONS A TORTOISE SHELL-HANDLED COMBINATION POCKET-KNIFE AND PENCIL IN THE SHAPE OF A PERCUSSION MUSKET, second half of the 19th century, with a small 1 1/4in. folding general purpose blade marked RODGER CUTLER. TO HER MAJESTY., and a small folding pencil lead holder in nickel, also forming the musket barrel when open or closed, nickel mounts including false lock and hammer and a tiny nickel trigger guard 100-150 156

1087 BING BROTHERS, NURNBERG A VINTAGE CLOCKWORK TRAIN SET WITH ACCESSORIES, circa 1904-1914, Bing Brothers 4-4-0, Gauge 1, Bavarian clockwork locomotive, complete (with key) and six wheel tender, the engine painted with the name JUPITER for L.N.W.R. livery and dated 1902, includes a guard / luggage van finished in maroon with a hinged detachable roof, a mail express wagon including automated collect and distribute mail baskets finished in maroon, first class carriage finished in two tone cream and green, fitted with opening doors and internal bench seats with a hinged detachable roof, a quantity of track and accessories 500-700 Provenance: In the UK, Bing were perhaps best known for their early model railways, and Bing were one of the first companies in the world to produce toy trains that ran on track. Bing s early locomotives were very Germanic-looking, but a meeting in 1900 between W.J. Bassett-Lowke and Stefan Bing resulted in Bassett- Lowke s company importing Bing trains to the UK (repainted in correct colours for UK train companies), and also resulted in W.J. producing a design for a more English-looking locomotive for Bing to manufacture. The close working relationship between the two companies (and exchange of information) continued to develop until it was disrupted by the outbreak of World War One. 157

1088 1088 JAEGER LECOULTRE, SWITZERLAND A FINE BOXED GENTLEMAN S STAINLESS WRISTWATCH, MODEL GRAND REVERSO DUO-FACE, serial no. 3124063, reference 273.8.85, with 21 jewel double-sided manual wind movement, the front face in black with sunken register for hours and minutes, arabic numerals at 12, 3 & 9, subdial at 6 with 24 hour register and semi circular day-night indicator, the body reversing to a champagne face with arabic numerals, white centre dial (usable as a second time zone operated via the winder), calendar aperture at 12, running seconds subdial at 3, sword hands, polished rectangular case (engine turned on the inner back) and fitted to a new Jaeger LeCoultre crocodile black leather strap with stainless deployant clasp, case, movement and dials signed, complete with its manufacturers box 5,000-7,000 Provenance: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, 13 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4SX has fitted an new alligator strap as well confirming that this timepiece is in good condition and genuine. 158

1089 1089 ANTHONY HOLT & SONS A FINE HAND-CRAFTED BENTLEY BURR ELM VALET (JEWELLERY) BOX, new and unused, one of fifty produced, with provision for a watch, cufflinks and accessories, the interior lined with black velvet, chrome hinges and lock, lid exterior inlaid with Bentley wings, measuring approx. 9in. x 6in. x 4in. 500-700 1090 A COMPETENT AMATEUR PRODUCED APPROXIMATELY QUARTER-SCALE INERT BRASS-BODIED REPRODUCTION GATLING- GUN, well engineered for display purposes only and incapable of firing, with brushed bright steel ten barrel group rotating on the turn of the firing handle, sheet brass vertical doughnut drum magazine with hinged cover mounted to top of the heavy gauge brass body, the whole mounted on a substantial brass plinth with crescentic brass unmarked elevation vernier and in turn mounted to a carved wood plinth 500-700 1091 A 1/4in. BORE VICTORIAN TOY BRONZE MUZZLE-LOADING CANNON, circa 1885, with tapering plain round 4 1/2in. barrel including ring cascabel, reinforced at breech, period London proofs, notch rear-sight, fitted to a flat oak trolley via bronze mounts and equipped with four bronze turned wheels 70-90 1092 GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO. LONDON A SILVER POCKET SPIRIT-FLASK WITH DETACHABLE CUP, hallmarked for London, 1899, 4in. high including the captive cap, the internally gilt-washed cup covering 7/8ths of the body 300-500 1093 MAXWELL FOR PEAL & CO., LONDON A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF OFFICER S PRIVATE PURCHASE SILVER PLATED AND ENGRAVED MESS-BOOT SPURS, late 19th to early 20th century, of usual horseshoe form with centre retaining heel-bar, the thickly silver plated outer faces fully chisel engraved with acanthus foliage and fitted with florally shaped and engraved rowels, the underside of each spur stamped MAXWELL 161 PICCADILLY LONDON, together with their twin leather holster bucket storage case signed PEAL & CO, 487 OXFORD STREET LONDON W. 100-200 The illustrious firm of Peal & Company, Bootmakers ran from 1791 to 1965 producing bespoke footwear for 174 years. The founder of the family firm was Samuel Peal, a shoe maker from Wirksworth, Derbyshire who came to London and established himself at Stepney Green. Peal had taken out a patent for rendering clothing materials waterproof by finely brushing them with a coat of caoutchouc, Indian rubber solution. The process quickly proved its worth, Peal s boots and shoes quickly becoming renowned for their comfort and durability. The success of their products allowed the firm to relocate to the more prestigious West End, at 7 Frederick Place, Tottenham Court Road. Further moves took place in 1830 to 11 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square; in 1886 to 487 Oxford Street and finally in 1958 to 48 Wigmore Street. In the course of its 174 year history, control of Peal and Company passed through six generations of the Peal family. The second incumbent, Nathaniel Peal was apprenticed in April 1808 and went on to display a selection of boots at the Great Exhibition of 1851. A century later, Peal and Co. s products were shown at the Festival of Britain exhibition. The firm also had trade stands at the Badminton, Burghley and Hickstead horse trials, and at the Royal International Horse Show and Horse of the Year Show. Attending such prestigious events helped Peal and Company attain a reputation that was second to none. Their exhaustive list of clientele included not only English and foreign members of the Royal families, but in later years many stars of stage and screen including Fred Astaire and Steve McQueen. A lack of available craftsmen coupled with no-one wishing to take up apprenticeships caused their eventual sad demise. Henry Maxwell was a renowned spur maker who founded his company in 1750 and his original spur collection is still kept today at the firms current home of 83 Jermyn Street. Maxwell thrived on the use of the horse for battle, ceremony, hunting, sport and personal transport, and ultimately supplied boots for cavalry regiments, hunting, polo etc. By the early 19th century the firm was prospering internationally, exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and was awarded the first of its many Royal Warrants by King George IV. By the early 20th century, Henry Maxwell had grown dramatically, supplying boots, shoes and a wide range of riding and hunting accessories across the British Empire from shops in London and Paris. Early in the 20th century the firm absorbed the Royal military bootmakers Faulkner & Son and traded successfully from 8 & 9 Dover Street, off Piccadilly, then from Savile Row and 177 New Bond Street under the ownership of Savile Row tailors Huntsman. In 1999, the business moved to Vigo Street before settling in 83 Jermyn Street, the home of its sister company Foster & Son, where it continues to prosper in the same private ownership. 159

1094 AN INTERESTING GENTLEMAN S WALKING CANE MADE FROM WOOD RECOVERED FROM THE WARSHIP HMS ROYAL GEORGE, circa 1840, with plain tapering hardwood shaft, applied bulbous pommel in contrasting timber inlet with an octagonal copper plaque reading around the edge PART OF H.M. SHIP ROYAL GEORGE SUNK IN 1782 AND RECOVERED IN 1839 the inner area engraved with a segmented garter inscribed IN / MODERATION / PLACING / ALL / MY / GLORY surrounding a seabird? perched on a wreath, the body of the shaft bored through and fitted with a twin tasselled sword knot 150-250 HMS Royal George was a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built at Woolwich Dockyard and launched on 18 February 1756. The largest warship in the world at the time of launching, she saw service during the Seven Years War including being Admiral Sir Edward Hawke s flagship at the Battle of Quiberon Bay and later taking part in the Battle of Cape St Vincent. She sank undergoing routine maintenance work whilst anchored off Portsmouth on 29 August 1782 with the loss of more than 800 lives, one of the most serious maritime losses to occur in British waters. Ordered on 29 August 1746, she was laid down at Woolwich Dockyard in 1746 as Royal Anne, and built to the draught specified by the 1745 Establishment. She was renamed Royal George during building and launched on 18 February 1756. At the time of her launch in 1756, she was the largest warship in the world at more than 2,000 tons, and is considered the eighteenth-century equivalent of a weapon of mass destruction. She served in the Seven Years War, commissioning under her first commander, Captain Richard Dorrill in October 1755, and after being completed, joined the Western Squadron or Channel Fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hawke in May 1756. Dorrill was succeeded by Captain John Campbell in July 1756, who was in turn succeeded by Captain Matthew Buckle in early 1757. Royal George was the flagship of Vice-Admiral Edward Boscawen at this time, and flew his flag in the Raid on Rochefort in September that year. Captain Piercy Brett took command in 1758, during which time Royal George became the flagship of Admiral Lord George Anson. Brett was succeeded by Captain Alexander Hood in November 1758, though Royal George s former captain, Richard Dorrill, was back in command the following year, until being invalided out of the ship in June. Dorrill s replacement was another former captain, John Campbell, who commanded her in the blockade of the French fleet at Brest. She became Sir Edward Hawke s flagship in early November of that year, when his previous flagship, Ramillies, went into dock for repairs. Hawke commanded the fleet from Royal George at the Battle of Quiberon Bay on 20 November 1759, where she sank the French ship Superbe. Royal George was commanded by Captain William Bennett from March 1760, and she was present at the fleet review at Spithead in July that year. John Campbell returned to command his old ship in August 1760, though Bennett was captain again by December. Royal George joined Admiral Charles Hardy s fleet in the Autumn of 1762, and was then paid off on 18 December that year. She was laid up at the conclusion of the Seven Years War, undergoing a large repair at Plymouth between 1765 and 1768. The outbreak of the American War of Independence generated a need for more ships and Royal George was fitted at Portsmouth for service in the Channel between May 1778 and April 1779. She recommissioned under her first new commander, Captain Thomas Hallum, in July 1778, with command passing to Captain John Colpoys in November that year. Royal George was at this time the flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Robert Harland, with the Western Squadron. Harland struck his flag, and in his place Vice-Admiral George Darby briefly raised his in June 1779, though from August 1779 until December 1781 she was the flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir John Lockhart Ross. Meanwhile, Captain Colpoys was replaced by Captain John Bourmaster in December 1779, and she joined Admiral Sir George Rodney s fleet in their mission to relieve Gibraltar. Under Bourmaster, and flying Ross s flag, Royal George took part in the attack on the Caracas convoy on 8 January 1780, and the Battle of Cape St. Vincent on 16 January 1780, before going on to successfully relieve Gibraltar three days later. Royal George returned to Britain with the rest of the fleet, and had her hull coppered in April 1780. She returned to service that summer, serving with the Channel Fleet under Admiral Francis Geary, and then George Darby from the Autumn. Both captain and admiral changed in late 1781, Bourmaster being replaced by Captain Henry Cromwell, and Ross striking his flag for Royal George to become the flagship of Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt. She served as part of Samuel Barrington s squadron from April 1782, with Cromwell replaced by Captain Martin Waghorn in May. Royal George then joined the fleet under Richard Howe. On 28 August 1782 Royal George was preparing to sail with Admiral Howe s fleet to relieve Gibraltar. The ships were anchored at Spithead to take on supplies. Most of her complement were aboard ship, as were a large number of workmen to speed the repairs. There were also an estimated 200 300 relatives visiting the officers and men, 100 200 ladies from the point, who, though seeking neither husbands or fathers, yet visit our newly arrived ships of war, and a number of merchants and traders come to sell their wares to the seamen. The reason most of her complement were aboard was because of fear of desertion: all shore leave had been cancelled, and so every crew member then assigned to the vessel was aboard it when it sank. The exact number is unknown, but is estimated to be around 1,200. At seven o clock on the morning of 29 August work on the hull was carried out and Royal George was heeled over by rolling the ship s starboard guns into the centreline of the ship. This caused the ship to tilt over in the water to port. Further, the loading of a large number of casks of rum on the now-low port side created additional and, it turned out, unstable weight. The ship was heeled over too far, passing her centre of gravity. Realising that the ship was settling in the water, the ship s carpenter informed the lieutenant of the watch, Monin Hollingbery, and asked him to beat the drum to signal to the men to right the ship. The officer refused. As the situation worsened, the carpenter implored the officer a second time. A second time he was refused. The carpenter then took his concern directly to the ship s captain, who agreed with him and gave the order to move the guns back into position. By this time, however, the ship had already taken on too much water through its port-side gun ports, and the drum was never sounded. The ship tilted heavily to port, causing a sudden inrush of water and a burst of air out the starboard side. The barge along the port side which had been unloading the rum was caught in the masts as the ship turned, briefly delaying the sinking, but losing most of her crew. Royal George quickly filled up with water and sank, taking with her around 900 people, including up to 300 women and 60 children who were visiting the ship in harbour. 255 people were saved, including eleven women and one child. Some escaped by running up the rigging, while others were picked up by boats from other vessels. Kempenfelt was writing in his cabin when the ship sank; the cabin doors had jammed because of the ship s heeling and he perished. Waghorn was injured and thrown into the water, but he was rescued. The carpenter survived the sinking, but died less than a day later, never having regained consciousness. Hollingbery also survived. Many of the victims were washed ashore at Ryde, Isle of Wight where they were buried in a mass grave that stretched along the beach. This land was reclaimed in the development of a Victorian esplanade and is now occupied by the streets and properties of Ryde Esplanade and The Strand. In April 2009, Isle of Wight Council placed a new memorial plaque in the newly restored Ashley Gardens on Ryde Esplanade in memory of Royal George. It is a copy of the original plaque unveiled in 1965 by Earl Mountbatten of Burma, which was moved in 2006 to the Royal George Memorial Garden, also on the Esplanade. A courtmartial failed to correctly attribute blame for the tragedy and acquitted the officers and crew (many of whom had perished), blaming the accident on the general state of decay of her timbers and suggesting that the most likely cause of the sinking was that part of the frame of the ship gave way under the stress of the heel. The officer of the watch at the time of the sinking was, in fact, most responsible. Naval historian Nicholas Tracy stated that this officer had allowed water to accumulate on the gundeck. The resulting free surface effect eventually compromised the ship s stability. Tracy concluded that an alert officer of the watch would have prevented the tragedy... A fund was established by Lloyd s Coffee House to help the widows and children of the sailors lost in the sinking, which was the start of what eventually became the Lloyd s Patriotic Fund. Several attempts were made to raise the vessel, both for salvage and because she was a major hazard to navigation, lying in a busy harbour at a depth of only 65ft. In 1782, Charles Spalding recovered six iron 12-pounder guns and nine brass 12-pounders using a diving bell of his design. No further work was carried out on the wreck until 1834, when Charles Anthony Deane and his brother John, using the first air-pumped diving helmet which they themselves had invented, began work. From 1834 to 1836 they recovered 7 iron 42-pounders, 18 brass 24- pounders and 3 brass 12-pounders for which they received salvage from the Board of Ordnance. The remaining guns were buried under mud and the timbers of the wreck and were unable to be recovered. It was during this operation that local fishermen asked the divers to investigate something on the seabed that their nets kept snagging. A dive by John Deane just under one mile north east of Royal George revealed timbers and guns from Mary Rose, the first time that its resting place had been located for several centuries. In 1839 Major- General Charles Pasley, at the time a colonel of the Royal Engineers, commenced operations. Pasley had previously destroyed some old wrecks in the Thames to clear a channel using gunpowder charges; his plan was to break up the wreck of Royal George in a similar way and then salvage as much as possible using divers. The charges used were made from oak barrels filled with gunpowder and covered with lead. Pasley s operation set many diving milestones, including the first recorded use of the buddy system in diving, when he ordered that his divers operate in pairs. In addition, a Corporal Jones made the first emergency swimming ascent after his air line became tangled and he had to cut it free. A less fortunate milestone was the first medical account of a diver squeeze suffered by a Private Williams: the early diving helmets used had no non-return valves; this meant that if a hose became severed, the highpressure air around the diver s head rapidly evacuated the helmet causing tremendous negative pressure that caused extreme and sometimes lifethreatening effects. Despite this, Pasley and his team recovered 12 more guns in 1839, 11 more in 1840, and 6 in 1841. In 1842 he recovered only one iron 12- pounder because he ordered the divers to concentrate on removing the hull timbers rather than search for guns. Other items recovered, in 1840, included the surgeon s brass instruments, silk garments of satin weave of which the silk was perfect, and pieces of leather; but no woollen clothing. By 1843 the whole of the keel and the bottom timbers had been raised and the site was declared clear. In 1840, the broken wreckage was destroyed by the Royal Engineers in a huge controlled explosion that shattered windows as far away as Portsmouth and Gosport. In the 1850s, timber from the ship was used to make the billiard table, still in use today, for the North Wing of Burghley House. Timber salvaged was also used to make the coffin for the famous menagerie owner George Wombwell who died in 1850. Several of the salvaged bronze cannon were melted down to form the base of Nelson s column in London s Trafalgar Square. A 24-pounder from the ship is part of the Royal Armouries collection and is on display at Southsea Castle. 160

1099 1095 PADGETT & BRAHAM, LONDON A FINE SILVER EIGHT-PLACE BUTT-MARKER, London hallmarked for 1934, in the form of a flat machine engraved case with polished frame edges and matching hinged lid, one side of the case with a large rectangular window and bearing eight sequentially numbered ivory markers 800-1,200 1096 GIVENCHY, PARIS A BOXED BLACK GOATSKIN LEATHER UNISEX WALLET OR PURSE, MODEL PANDORA, recent, measuring approximately 7 1/2in. by 4in., with half-zip closure, expanding to reveal double compartments for notes and cards with central zipped coin bag, the outside with applied metal letters spelling GIVENCHY, complete with its manufacturer s white card carton, a Givenchy duster and the original retail tag from Harrods, London for 350, the whole appearing unused (tape marks to one end of box 150-250 1097 TAG HEUER, SWITZERLAND A BOXED GENTLEMAN S QUARTZ DUO-TONE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH, REF WD1223, with blue stippled dial, framed luminous markers for the hours, luminous sword and Mercedes minute and hour hands with running seconds, date window at 3, uni-directional gilt bezel with blued insert marked with ten minute intervals, brushed stainless case with gilt buttressed winder, stainless bracelet with gilt central links, locking deployant clasp and complete with its makers carton, zip travel bag and instructions 150-250 1098 HAMILTON & INCHES, EDINBURGH A RARE PAIR OF SILVER PEPPER-SHAKERS IN THE FORM OF ARTILLERY SHELLS, Edinburgh hallmarks for 1914, 3 1/4in. high and 1in diameter not including the moulded driving bands, screw-off bases and the noses lined in imitation of proximity fuses 500-700 1099 ANTHONY HOLT & SON A FINE UNIQUE CORNERED AMBOYNA JAGUAR CIGAR HUMIDOR, with veneered book matched amboyna and ebony squared edging, Anthony Holts silver hallmarks (2000) sterling silver lid corner hinges and lock, sterling silver hallmarked key, ceder interior with removable try, magnetic credo Precision 70 humidifier, sterling silver mounted magnetic release hydrometer, with its original outer case 3,500-4,500 161

RIFLES Bolt Action Rifles Lots 1100-1139 Double, Break-Open and Falling-Block Rifles Lots 1199-1210

164 1100 S1 SCHULTZ & LARSEN A 9.3X62 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 52104, with additional 6.5x284 barrel, serial no. P 12676, 22in. unsighted octagonal nitro proved (in 2017) 9.3x62mm barrel gold-inlaid in script Schultz & Larsen, permanently attached fore-end with sling eye and horn finial; 25in. unsighted round nitro proved (in 2017) 6.5x284mm barrel with permanently attached fore-end with sling eye and horn finial; the receiver ornately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus on a matted background and with gold highlighting, the bolt decorated en suite, two telescopic sights in engraved and gold highlighted telescopic sights, on a Zeiss Diavari V 6-24x56 T*, serial no. 2881647, the second a Zeiss Varipoint V 1,1-4x24 T*, serial no. 2882166, two detachable box magazines with carved bases, one with bold acanthus scrollwork on a matted background, the second with bold acanthus scrollwork with gold highlights and a central vignette of a red stag in a wooded landscape, bright finish, 14in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and monte carlo comb, the pistolgrip-cap carved in high relief with stylised floral designs surrounding a gold highlighted portrait of a horned beast, sling eyes, minor cracks to wood by receiver ring, 14in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 11oz. (unscoped, 9.3x62mm barrel) and 9lb. 13oz. (with Diavari scope), weight 8lb. 12oz. (unscoped, 6.5x284mm barrel) and 10lb. (with Varipoint scope), all in a fitted oak and leather case with two Jasper B. Nielson knives, initialled and dated for 2002, in their leather sheaths, the case with a canvas and leather outer 3,000-5,000

1102 1101* S1 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.30-40 (KRAG) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 1895, serial no. 34383, for 1902, with round, probably shortened 22 1/4in. barrel marked NICKEL STEEL BARREL, ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER, ramp fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, plain receiver with makers details, walnut straight-hand butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end with ebony tip and fixed box magazine, the whole competently re-finished Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 500-700 1102 S1 GILES N. AKIRE JR. (GREELEY COLORADO) A.460 / 500 MAGNUM (.500 A-SQUARE) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1279, 24in. nitro reproved barrel, block-mounted open sights and folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead foresight, FN action tapped for telescopic sight mount bases, recoil blocks, pistolgrip stock with beavertail fore-part, cheekpiece, sling eyes, crack at head and pinned at grip, 13 7/8in. pull including 1 1/2in. rubber recoil pad with spacer, weight 9lb. 6oz. 2,000-3,000 Provenance: The vendor has kindly informed us that the rifle was formerly the property of J. C. Pardal. José Pardal was one of the very last big game hunters to operate in the former Portuguese East Africa, now known as Mozambique, before colonial rule was overthrown by a communist backed military junta in 1975. Blood-letting was rife in the country following the coup, but Pardal managed to escape with his family and returned to Portugal. It was after his return to his native country that he wrote a book entitled CAMBACO Caça Grossa em Moçambique which was published by Safari Press and may now be considered a rare tome. This rifle is pictured in the book alongside his other main rifles. In 1996 he followed this with a second book, Moçambique - CAMBACO II - Memórias dum caçador africano. A copy of Cambaco, the fly leaf with a hand written dedication by Jose Pardal (dated 1986) comes with the rifle. Fifty rounds of.500 A-Square ammunition, strong jacket and bonded core, 600grs / 38,9g by Labor fur Ballistik can be made available to the buyer of this lot 165

1103 S1 PERUGINI & VISINI A.375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2882, cat no. 3412, 25 1/2in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2017) engraved PERUGINI & VISINI NUVOLERA BRESCIA, file cut sight rib with open sights, ramp-mounted bead foresight with fold-over moonsight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Varipoint VM 2,5-10x50 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 2941619, in quickly-detachable mounts, the receiver ring engraved PERUGINI & VISINI CAL 375 HH. MAG., elongated top strap, recoil blocks, blued hinged floorplate with lever release, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes, 14 1/2in. pull including 3/4in rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. (unscoped) and 10lb. 10oz. (with scope) 5,000-7,000 166

1104 S1 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.30-30 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 1894, serial no. 911490, for 1922, with blued octagonal 26in. barrel, the left hand flat signed MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO, NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21 1894, blade fore-sight, flat-top buckhorn rear-sight, blued receiver, top tang with model details, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, blued finger-lever, walnut fore-end and full length under-barrel magazine tube, much original finish throughout 500-700 1106 S1 STEYR AN 8X57JS BOLT-MAGAZINE FULL-STOCKED SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1805, 19 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2017) with block-mounted open sights and folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a B. Nickel Supra-4x81E/D/S telescopic sight, serial no. 148749, in quickly-detachable mounts, detachable box magazine, set triggers, full length pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/4in. pull including 1 1/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. (unscoped) and 7lb. 12oz. (with scope) 600-800 1107 S1 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.38-40 (WIN) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 1873, serial no. 348389B, for 1890, with octagonal 24 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight with nickel blade, buckhorn rear-sight, the top of barrel signed WINCHESTER S-REPEATING-ARMS, NEW HAVEN CT. KINGS-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, iron receiver with integral guide rail for the sliding dust-cover, straight-hand butt-stock with crescent iron heel-plate fitted with a central sliding trapdoor, walnut fore-end, iron nose-cap, full-length magazine tube, darkly stained but retaining traces of original finish 500-700 1108 S1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, USA A.45-70 (GOVT) SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR, serial no. 464412, circa 1889, with blued 32 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro-adjustable elevating ladder rearsight, hinged breech-block with model designation, bar-action lock marked with an American eagle alongside U.S. SPRINGFIELD, side hammer, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including two barrel-bands and clearing rod, the wrist fitted with auxilliary chequered half pistol-grip, later leather sling 400-600 1109 S1 A 6.5x52R (.25-35 WIN) BREAK-ACTION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, serial no. 17039, German circa 1910, with octagonal 24 1/2in. barrel, blade fore-sight, standing notch with folding leaf rearsight, the matted sighting plane with vacant panel for retailer s name and drilled and tapped for mounts, hammerless boxlock under-lever action with borderline and scroll engraving, cocking indicator and sliding safe to top-tang, walnut chequered pistol-grip butt-stock (pinned at head), raised cheek-piece, set trigger, smooth splinter foreend and provision for sling, 14in. pull complete with a Hensoldt Diatal 4x32 telescopic sight with a Z rail and dovetailed quick release mounts 300-500 1110 S1 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A.30-06 (GOVT) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, MODEL 1895, serial no. 10515, for 1898, with round tapering 28in. barrel, blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, the barrel stamped NICKEL- STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER, plain receiver signed MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER S REPEATING ARMS COMPANY NEW HAVEN CONN, USA together with patent dates, the toptang marked WINCHESTER MODEL 1895, straight-hand butt-stock, crescent heel-plate, plain fore-end with inlet ebony tip and box magazine, minimal traces of original finish remaining 400-600 1111 S1 STEYR MANNLICHER A.270WIN. MOD. MC FULL-STOCKED BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 28217, 20in. nitro reproved barrel with open sights and one folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver sidemounted with a Pecar Variable 3-7 telescopic sight, serial no. 20457, on a quickly-detachable rail mount, receiver ring engraved MADE IN AUSTRIA. ORIGINAL MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER MOD. MC KAL.270, side and flag safeties, detachable box magazine, floorplate engraved with Waffen Dschulnigg - Salzburg - Austria retailers details, double set triggers, figured full length pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14in. pull including buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 12oz. (with scope) 600-800 1112 S1 A. KREIDEL (HAMBURG) A LEFT-HANDED.375 H&H BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1007, 25 1/2in. nitro barrel engraved A. KREIDEL - HAMBURG No. 1007, open sights and two folding leaf sights (unmarked), rampmounted bead fore-sight with fold-over moonsight, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1 1/2-6x telescopic sight, serial no. 49698, in quickly-detachable mounts, left hand bolt with progressive radial cut chequering to the knob, florally engraved recoil blocks, hinged floorplate with push button release, border and acanthus scroll engraving, blued finish, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with blued steel pistolgrip-cap, horn finial (some splitting to horn), sling swivels, 15in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 8oz. (unscoped) and 11lb. (with scope) 3,200-3,600 1113 S1 K. BURGSMULLER (BERLIN) A 7X57MM FULL-STOCKED BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 918, 19in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2017), engraved FRITZ ALBRECHT R.S. ALBRECHTS - SUHL, the knoxform engraved K. BURGSMULLER - BERLIN CHARLOTTENBURG 5., open sights and one folding leaf sight (unmarked) and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-Z 4x32 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 1525337, in quickly-detachable mounts, chequered butterknife bolt handle, detachable floorplate with military style release, partial border and acanthus scroll engraving, blued finish, figured full length pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, schnabel fore-tip, 13 1/8in. pull including rubber buttpad, weight 6lb. 6oz. (unscoped) and 7lb. 5oz. (with scope) 500-700 167

168 1114 S1 MAUSER A.338 WIN. MAG. BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1232, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel with open sights and rampmounted bead fore-sight, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a K. Kahles Helia Super telescopic sight, serial no. 140466, in quickly-detachable mounts, sidewall marked WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER - OBERNDORF A/N, tang safety, hinged floorplate with push button release, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/4in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 8oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 12oz. (with scope) 2,500-3,500

1115 S1 HARTMANN & WEISS A.300 WEATHERBY MAGNUM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 181238, 24 1/4in. nitro barrel gold-inlaid HARTMANN & WEISS, HAMBURG - LONDON, block-mounted open sights with chequered finish, gold-inlaid sight line and marked for 50 metres, chequered finish ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5...6x42 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 1612336, in quicklydetachable mounts, florally engraved recoil blocks, bolt knob with radial cut chequering, hinged floorplate with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, horn finial, 14in. pull including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 7oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 14oz. (with scope) 7,000-9,000 169

1116 S1 J. RIGBY & CO. A.375 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2664, 23in. nitro barrel engraved in gothic script J. RIGBY & CO., LONDON, ENGLAND, short file cut sight rib with open sights and one folding leaf sight, matted finish with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100 and 200 yards, block-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the receiver (with thumb cutout and Mauser Oberndorf details) mounted with a Zeiss Victory HT 2,5-10x50 telescopic sight, serial no. 4354700, in quickly-detachable mounts, the rings with fine acanthus scroll engraving and the makers name and calibre designation, the receiver ring engraved RIGBY S.375 H&H MAGNUM, bolt knob with chequered oval panels, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release and engraved RIGBY CAL..375 H&H in a roundel, highlyfigured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, carved art nouveau band to the rear, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), horn finial, sling eyes, 14 1/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 5oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 14oz. (with scope) 7,000-9,000 170

1117 S1 WESTLEY RICHARDS A WESTLEY RICHARDS.425 MAGNUM EXPRESS BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. LT42096, 26in. nitro barrel (likely replacement in 2001) engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS. ENGLAND. block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights, matted finish with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards, block-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight and fold-over protector, receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24EE telescopic sight, serial no. R844939294, in quickly-detachable mounts, matt top receiver ring, recoil blocks, hinged extended magazine with lever release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, 14 1/2in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 14oz. (unscoped) and 11lb. 3oz. (with scope) 11,000-14,000 171

1118 S1 MAUSER A CUSTOM.338 WIN. MAG. DOUBLE SQUARE- BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 118404, 23in. nitro barrel (circa 1997) with open sights and three folding leaf sights, gold-inlaid sight lines (unmarked), ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, standard receiver with solid side wall, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 728588, in quickly-detachable mounts, florally engraved recoil blocks, bolt knob with radial chequering, hinged floorplate with push button release and inlaid in gold with 2, blued finish, highly-figured pistolgrip stock (some bruising) with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 11oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. (with scope) 4,500-5,500 1119 S1 A WW II RUSSIAN 7.62X54R MOSIN NAGANT BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. 567218, 29in. nitro blued barrel, blade fore-sight with ring protector, elevating tangent rear-sight, blued receiver dated 1944 with MH5323, fitted with a P3U WZR-58 telescopic sight and mount, A-8842B, bright turned-down bolt with matching serial number, fitted cleaning rod, hinged floorplate, with matching serial number, full-length stock, steel buttplate with matching serial number 500-700 1118 172

1120 S1 MAUSER, GERMANY A 7.92mm (8mm MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION SHARP-SHOOTER S RIFLE, MODEL K98K WITH ZF41, serial no. 9558, 23 3/4in. blacked sighted barrel, ramp-mounted fore-sight tangent rea-sight graduated to 2000 meters, mounted with a ZF 41 telescopic sight (CXN), no. 104579, over the rear-sight in a side-bracket, receiver ring marked bcd 43, manual safety, turn-down bolt, detachable floorplate, 13in. semi-pistolgrip regulation laminated stock (stamped 9558) with steel buttplate (serial numbered 7737) 1,000-1,500 1121 S1 B. LAUBSCHER & ASSOC. A 7X64MM CUSTOM MAUSER TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 70768, 24in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2017) with block-mounted open sights, matted finish, gold-inlaid sight line and marked for 100 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with locking folding protector hood, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Leupold Vari-X 3-9 Compact telescopic sight, serial no. 282944G, in engraved and numbered quicklydetachable mounts, matt top receiver ring, side safety, florally engraved recoil blocks, hinged floorplate marked 4 CARTRIDGES with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgripcap, sling eyes, 14 3/8in. pull including 5/8in. (distressed) rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 5oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 4oz (with scope), in its brass-cornered oak and leather take down case 2,000-2,500 1121 173

1122 S1 B. LAUBSCHER & ASSOC. A CELTIC-ENGRAVED.416 REMINGTON MAUSER TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 787/416/145, with extra.300 Winchester barrel, serial no. 30010, 24in. nitro reproved.416 Remington barrel (in 2017), block-mounted open sights with one folding leaf sight, matted finish with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 50 and 150 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with locking folding protector hood, the knox form engraved with the calibre designation, the sight and sling mounts engraved with celtic knotwork on a matted background; 24in. nitro reproved.300 Winchester barrel (in 2017), block-mounted open sights with one folding leaf sight, matted finish with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100 and 200 yards, rampmounted bead fore-sight with locking folding protector hood, the knox form engraved with the calibre designation, the sight and sling mounts engraved with celtic knotwork on a matted background; standard Mauser action with thumb cutout and partially visible Mauser Oberndorf A/N details, telescopic sight side-mounts with telescopic sight rings engraved with the calibres and serial numbers, the receiver ring with celtic knotwork and mythical beasts, the bolt engraved en suite, florally engraved recoil blocks, hinged floorplate with military style release, and engraved with further celtic designs and beasts, the triggerguard engraved JE SUIS PRES, blued finish overall, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 9lb. 3oz., in its fitted brass-cornered oak and leather take down case with provision for both sets of barrels and also for two telescopic sights, the lid with a brass plaque inscribed B. Laubscher Rifle commissioned by Andrew M. Meyers 1st January 2006 4,000-6,000 174

1123 1123 S1 FABARM AN UNUSED.308 WIN. MOD. IRIS TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. CL1786, 24in. cold-forged steel nitro barrel with block-mounted adjustable open sights with fibre optic inserts, ramp-mounted sprung high visibility fore-sight, titanium finish action with border and oak leaf detailing, detachable box magazine, set trigger, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, hogsback comb, quicklydetachable sling swivels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 12oz., in its padded fabric Integrale case with paperwork and original cardboard carton 700-900 1125 S1 J. WOODWARD & SONS A.275 MAUSER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5383, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel engraved J. WOODWARD & SONS. LONDON. S.W. and FOR.275 MAUSER CARTRIDGE, open sights with two folding leaf sights and adjustable iron sights, ramp-mounted bead foresight, the receiver (with thumb cutout) with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, military style hinged floorplate, pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and steel buttplate, 14in. pull, weight 7lb. 2oz. 1,500-2,000 1125 175

1126 S1 AUG. FRANCOTTE (LIEGE) A SMETS-ENGRAVED.338 WIN. MAG. BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 21850, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel with matt and acanthus scroll-engraved sight rib, open sights and bead foresight on an acanthus engraved ramp, the receiver with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, elongated top strap, side-mounted safety, set trigger, fluted floral bolt knob, the receiver with bold acanthus designs on a matted background, the receiver ring with a portrait of a moose, detachable floorplate engraved en suite and with a central depiction of a standing bear, signed J Smets, bright finish, highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgripcap (with trap), engraved skeletal steel buttplate, horn finial, weight 8lb. 2,000-3,000 176

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1127 1127 S1 AUG. FRANCOTTE (LIEGE) A.30-06 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 21516, 24 1/2in. nitro barrel engraved AUG. FRANCOTTE LIEGE, matt sight rib missing open sights, block-mounted bead fore-sight with hood, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski PVI-2 2,5-10x56 telescopic sight, serial no. P753880121, in quickly-detachable mounts, engraved elongated top strap, rubber bolt knob cover, detachable floorplate with fine acanthus scroll engraving, scroll engraved triggerguard, figured pistolgrip stock (some surface scratches) with cheekpiece, scroll engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, 13 1/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. 1oz. (with scope) 1,000-1,500 1128 S1 SAUER & SOHN A.338 WIN. MODEL 90 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. K 28297, 25 3/4in. nitro barrel (including fixed muzzle break) with open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 2-12x50 telescopic sight, serial no. R781426663, tang safety, detachable extended box magazine, gold-washed trigger, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, hogsback comb, sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 7oz., with a canvas and leather slip 2,000-3,000 1128 1129 S1 SCHULTZ & LARSEN RIFLE COMPANY A.264 WIN. MAGNUM MODEL M68 DL BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 12752, 25in. unsighted nitro barrel signed JOHN WILKES. 79 BEAK STREET. LONDON. W.1., receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari V 5-15x42 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 2495029, hinged floorplate with push button release, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap and fore-end finial, sling swivels, 13 3/4in. pull including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 12oz. 600-800 1129 178

1130 S1 JENSEN RIFLE CO. LTD. DK A 9.3X62 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. J-08057, 24 1/8in. unsighted nitro reproved barrel (in 2017) the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Victory Varipoint 1,5-6x42 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 3061219, in quicklydetachable mounts, rubber bolt knob cover, hinged floorplate with push button release, blued finish overall, figured pistolgrip stock with palm swell, cheekpiece and raised comb, sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 15oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 15oz. (with scope) 1,000-1,500 179

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1131 S1 WAFFEN GROIS A FINE 9.3X62MM CUSTOM SAUER MODEL 202 BOLT- MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. N30297, 24in. nitro barrel with open sights on a colour-hardened carved and scroll engraved base, colour-hardened carved and scroll engraved ramp-mounted bead foresight with flip up moonsight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diavari Victory 2,5-10x50 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 3222997, in colour-hardened carved and scroll engraved quickly-detachable mounts, the receiver similarly carved with acanthus and scroll engraving, with central gold bordered game scenes carved in high relief of cheetah and antelope, the sides engraved SAUER 202 EXCLUSIV WAFFEN GROIS, the bolt carved and engraved en suite and with a leopard mask at the rear, detachable box magazine also engraved en suite and carved with a portrait of a kudu with gold bordering, gold-washed single set trigger, the triggerguard carved with a warthog with gold bordering, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening overall, fine unchequered burr-walnut pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece inlaid in horn with a map of Africa, blued steel pistolgrip-cap, quickly-detachable sling swivels, unchequered burr walnut fore-end with horn finial, 14 1/4in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 9oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 15oz. (with scope) 7,000-9,000 181

1132 1132 S1 BLASER A.308 WIN. R 93 LUXUS STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. FL2110, 22in. nitro barrel, serial numbered 9-84085, with open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, blued receiver with wooden side panels, detachable magazine, well-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece and hogsback comb, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 5/8in. pull, weight 7lb. 3oz. 1,800-2,200 1133 S1 ARMURERIE MARQUET (HERVE) A.300 H&H MAGNUM CUSTOM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 22, 24in. nitro barrel with block-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the Mauser type receiver (with solid side wall) mounted with a Burris 3x-9x Signature telescopic sight, serial no. 200195, recoil block, floorplate with military type release, boldlyfigured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, darkwood finial, sling eyes, 14 3/4in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad 600-800 1133 182

1134 S1 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A.270 WIN. TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1053, 24 3/4in. replacement nitro barrel (by the makers in 1975, originally in.240 Magnum calibre) engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON., the knox form with the calibre designation, block-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight with folding protector, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a B. Nickel Supra 4x36 E/S telescopic sight, serial no. 436313, in quickly-detachable mounts, side safety, recoil blocks, detachable floorplate with military style release, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes, 14 3/8in. pull including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 1oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 6oz., (with scope), in its brass-cornered leather take-down case 2,000-3,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1928 1134 1135 S1 J. ROBERTS & SON A.416 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 513035, 23 1/4in. nitro barrel engraved in gothic script J. ROBERTS & SON. LONDON., unmarked open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with telescopic sight rings engraved J. ROBERTS & SON. LONDON., CAL.416 RIGBY NO. 513035, in quickly-detachable mounts, receiver ring engraved CALIBER.416 RIGBY FOR BIG GAME, the receiver carved in relief with scrolling acanthus on a matted background, the bolt knob with chequered oval panels, florally engraved recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release and carved in high relief with a bull elephant, the triggerguard with a lion, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 6oz. (including leather sling) 5,000-7,000 1135 183

1136 S1 A.300 H&H BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 19114, 28in. Belgian proofed nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights with folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht Nova 1,5-6x4 telescopic sight, serial no. L6125027, in quickly-detachable mounts, chequered bolt handle with an oak leaf, florally engraved recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, birdshead pistolgrip with cap, sling swivels, 15in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 4oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. 14oz (with scope) 2,000-3,000 1137 1137 S1 JOHN DICKSON & SON A CELTIC-ENGRAVED.300 WIN. MAG. BOLT- MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 74156, 24 1/4in. nitro barrel goldinlaid JOHN DICKSON & SON, 20, EXCHANGE SQUARE, GLASGOW., file cut sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Hensoldt Diasta-D 6x42 telescopic sight, hinged floorplate with push button release, double set triggers, the receiver and furniture finely engraved with celtic knotwork and geometric designs, the floorplate with thistle motifs, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and raised comb, beavertail fore-end, fleur de lys chequering borders, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including chequered buttplate, weight 9lb. 13oz. 2,000-2,500 132 rounds of Winchester.300 Win. Magnum Super X Power Point 180gr. soft point ammunition can be made available to the buyer of this Lot 184

1138 1138 S1 V. CHR. SCHILLING (SUHL) AN 8X57J MANNLICHER MOD. 88 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 22872, 23 1/8in. nitro reproved (in 2017) octagonal Kruppsteel barrel with matt top flat, open sights (missing leaf sight) and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, finely matted receiver ring, florally engraved recoil blocks, double set triggers, bold floral engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, 14in. pull including steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 2oz. 700-900 1139 S1 STEYR A 6.5MM MODEL 1903 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2411A, 26in. Birmingham proofed nitro barrel with Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street address details (spurious), block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights (signs of repair) and block-mounted bead fore-sight (bead requires replacing), receiver marked STEYR 1906 and side-mounted with a B. Nickel Ziel 4x81 telescopic sight, the rear ring engraved Holland & Holland and the serial number, removable box magazine, pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, horn finial, 14in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 10oz. (with scope), in a full length leather case with Holland & Holland trade label 800-1,200 185

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1199 S1 SZECSEI & FUCHS AN EXCEPTIONAL, VIRTUALLY UNUSED SZECSEI 1995 PATENT SIDE- BY-SIDE DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOLT-MAGAZINE REPEATING RIFLE IN.404 JEFFERY, serial no. 2023, 22 7/16in. nitro barrels, stepped raised sight rib gold-inlaid cal.404 Jeffery, the barrels gold-inlaid SZECSEI & FUCHS and FUCHS FINE GUNS - INNSBRUCK / AUSTRIA, open sights and two folding leaf sights, ramp-mounted high visibility bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 1,25-4x24 Habicht telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, Josef Szecsei patent action, no. US5440963, granted 15th August 1995, twin cartridge holding cannon breech bolt, bolt-mounted safety, detachable twin box magazine, recoil block, elongated top strap, elaborately sculpted pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, weight 11lb. 2oz. (unscoped) and 13lb. 6oz. (with scope) 40,000-50,000 187

1200 S1 DANL. FRASER & CO. A FINE FAUSTI-ENGRAVED.375 H&H MAGNUM (RIMLESS) HAND- DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 5083, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels (London proofed 1990), sight rib engraved DANL. FRASER & CO. CROMARTY. BLACK ISLE. SCOTLAND, with open sights and folding leaf sight with gold-inlaid sight lines, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski 1,25-4x24 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P663340186, in quickly-detachable mounts, the rings with ropework border engraving, the front ring finely engraved with a central thistle motif, action with side-bolsters, removable striker discs, elongated top tang, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates (internally signed Joseph Brazier Ashes) with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture finely carved in high relief with stylised scrolling acanthus and floral motifs on a dark matted background, the lockplates with finely engraved vignettes in bulino style of a leopard to the left and a lion to the right, the underside with a cape buffalo, the triggerplate signed FAUSTI G Creative Art, bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. wellfigured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, including 5/8in. leather-covered recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 10lb. 5oz. (unscoped) and 11lb. 13oz. (with scope), in its fitted leather case with canvas and leather outer cover 30,000-50,000 188

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1201 S1 ELKO ARMS - BELGIUM - AUSTRIA A.375 H&H MAGNUM DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 2488.977, 25in. Bohler rasantsteel nitro barrels with raised solid matt rib, open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 2,5...10x52 telescopic sight, serial no. 1333091, in quickly-detachable mounts, three-piece fore-end with wooden side fillets, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety, cocking-indicators, set triggers, horn triggerguard, the bolsters carved with oak leaves and acorns, bold Germanic scroll engraving, the lockplates with game scenes of red and roe deer in wooded landscapes, the underside with a mouflon, 13 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with birdshead pistolgrip and cap, minor crack at hand, curved raised comb and including a concave ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 4oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. 15oz. (with scope) 3,500-4,500 191

1202 S1 BETTINSOLI TARCISIO AN 8X57JRS EXPRESS X5 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 213680, cat no. 12505, 21 3/4in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, high visibility open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Leupold VX - 11 1-4x20mm telescopic sight, serial no. 347630V, in quickly-detachable mounts, hold-open toplever gold-inlaid with a roe buck, manual safety, gold-washed trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, satin silver finish action with bold acanthus leaves on a matt background, surrounding oval vignettes of wild boar, roe buck and stag, triggerplate marked ing. RiPa, 15 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece and semihogsback comb, sling eyes, 1 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 5oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 2oz. (with scope), in its universal case with some accessories, including an Accurate Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Kit 1,000-1,500 One hundred and twenty rounds of Sellier & Bellot (expanding capped bullet) HPC 12,7G 196grs ammunition and sixteen rounds of Winchester Supreme 13,0g (200gr) Nosler Partition ammunition will be made available to the buyer of this lot 192

1203 S1 TREFF D.R.G.M. A 16-BORE /.22LR PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER NON- EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 46306, 26 3/4in. nitro reproved barrels, rifle barrel tubed to.22lr from 9x72mm, raised matt rib with folding open sight, bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Carl Zeiss Zielsechs telescopic sight, serial no. 51291, in quickly-detachable mounts, treble-grip action with cocking-indicators, shot/ball selector switch, manual sidesafety, set front trigger, carved with foliate motifs surrounding game scenes of fox with hare and hunting hounds, bright and blued finish, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock carved with floral designs at the hand, the fore-end decorated en suite, cheekpiece, sling swivels, the heel with sprung steel ammunition trap engraved with scrolls and a stag, fluted horn pistolgrip-cap, 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 15oz., in a lightweight leather case 1,500-2,500 193

194 1204 S1 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 9.3X74R B25 MODEL D1 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1096, 25 3/4in. nitro barrels with raised solid file cut top-rib, flip-up open sights and gilt bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 telescopic sight, serial no. R794570395, in quickly-detachable mounts, three-piece foreend, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, action signed M. CLOSON and with the model designation, border engraving of ribbons and acanthus scrollwork, black finish, 14 1/2in. roachbelly stock including 1 1/8in. wooden extension carved with art nouveau designs and a 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 8oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 13oz. (with scope), in a leather case 5,000-7,000

1205 S1 FOR GASTINNE RENETTE A.577 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY- UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 5647, 27 5/8in. (70cm) black powder only barrels, broad raised matt rib with a banner engraved F. PAR GASTINNE RENETTE A PARIS, open sights with one folding leaf sight, marked for 100 metres, bead fore-sight, under-rib resoldered, large treble-grip action with makers mark LR and a crown, carved percussion fences, Jones pattern rotary underlever, rebounding back-action locks, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, escutcheon engraved with the monogram PJ surmounted by a coronet noblesse and a star, 1in. (distressed) ventilated rubber recoil pad, foreend with grip-catch release lever, weight 10lb. 10oz. 2,000-3,000 195

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1206 S1 HARTMANN & WEISS A FINE EISBACHER-ENGRAVED 8X68S FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 8434, with extra.243win. barrel, 25 5/8in. nitro 8x68S barrel gold-inlaid HARTMANN & WEISS. HAMBURG - LONDON, finely matted sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 metres, finely matted ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight (frozen), the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, permanently attached fore-end; 25 5/8in. nitro.243 win. barrel gold-inlaid HARTMANN & WEISS. HAMBURG - LONDON, finely matted sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 metres, finely matted rampmounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight (frozen), the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, permanently attached fore-end; two telescopic sights, one Zeiss Diatal -Z 8x58 T*, serial no. 232906 in quicklydetachable mounts fitted for the 8x68S barrel) and a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,5...6x42 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 1917257 in quickly detachable mounts also fitted for the 8x68S barrel,tang mounted roller safety, bold acanthus scroll engraving on a finely matted background, the action with central vignettes of barking stag and warthog, the triggerplate signed H. EISBACHER, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, partially engraved colourhardened steel buttplate, sling swivels, including 1/2in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. 12oz. (8x68S barrel) and 8lb. 1oz. (.243 barrel), in a fitted leather motor case with canvas and leather outer 7,000-9,000 197

198 1207 S1 JAGDHAUS WILHELMSHOHE A FINE 7X75Rmm HEEREN PATENT FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3141, 27 1/2in. nitro barrel with raised solid top rib and fine acanthus scroll detailing at the muzzle and knox form, open sights with gold-inlaid sight line marked for 100 metres, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 2,5-10x48 telescopic sight, serial no. 703436, in quickly-detachable mounts, the action engraved JAGDHAUS WILHELMSHOHE in a roundel, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding central ovals carved in high relief with a mouflon and an ibex, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, very highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), including 1/2in. leather-covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. (unscoped) and 8lb. 14oz. (with scope) 2,500-3,500

1208 S1 PERUGINI & VISINI A GRANETTI-ENGRAVED 7X65R SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2200,catalogue number 1763, 25 1/2in. nitro barrel engraved 'PERUGINI & VISINI NUVOLERA BRESCIA', with raised matt sight rib, missing open sights, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Z6i 3-18x50P telescopic sight, serial no. R801076736, in quickly-detachable mounts, hold-open toplever, manual safety, Perugini & Visini patent inclined plane locking action, set triggers, rolled-edge triggerguard, action and decorative sideplates fully engraved with scrolling acanthus on a matt background with beaded borders, triggerplate signed 'GRANETTI', old silver finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb. 4oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. (with scope) 2,500-3,500 199

200 1209 S1 GEBR. ADAMY (SUHL) A 6,5X57R SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6048, 24 5/8in. octagonal nitro reproved (London marks for 2004, original Suhl marks for 1993) barrel with raised solid matt top rib, engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND BRUTON STREET LONDON (spurious), open sights and ramped bead fore-sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari VM 2,5-10x50T* telescopic sight, serial no. 2702037, in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruplegrip scroll-back action with side bolsters, set trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, bold acanthus engraving, bright finish overall, 14 7/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, horn insert drop points, horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 7lb 4oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 11oz. (with scope) 1,000-1,500

1210 S1 HENRI PIEPER A RARE.22 RIMFIRE 7-SHOT ROLLING-BLOCK VOLLEY RIFLE, serial no. 103, 25 5/8in. Belgian black powder proofed round barrel outer housing seven internal barrels, open sights (likely reattached) and bead fore-sight, Pieper patent rolling block action (firing all seven barrels simultaneously), replacement cartridge charger, unsigned action with fine diamond and matt engraving, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and horn buttplate with H. Pieper logo, weight 7lb. 5oz. 2,000-3,000 201

PAIRS AND SIDELOCKS Pair and Trios Lots 1300-1350 Sidelock Ejectors & Non-Ejectors Lots 1400-1445

1300 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE PAIR OF BUBLIK-ENGRAVED 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 28821 / 2, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs and side-ribs, top tubes engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, (No.2), hold-open toplevers, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, blued cocking-indicators, replacement rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND., retaining virtually full renewed colourhardening and finish and the makers name inlaid in gold on the lockplates, 15 1/8in. highly-figured replacement stocks, replacement fore-end woods, weight 6lb. 11oz. in their individual lightweight leather cases with canvas outers and some accessories 80,000-120,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1987 as double trigger guns. They also confirm that in 1998 both guns were restocked, new fore-end woods fitted, re-colour-hardened and the Purdey name inlaid in gold, all by the makers. 204

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1301 S2 JOHN DICKSON & SON AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 1887 PATENT ROUND-ACTION TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 7327 / 8, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved JOHN DICKSON & SON. 32. HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH. and gold-inlaid 1 and 2, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, treble-grip Dickson patent round-actions incorporating patents 9399 and 10621 of 1887, use numbers 1785 and 1786, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the undersides gold-inlaid DICKSONS PATENT, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stocks, the stocks and fore-end woods unchequered, weight 5lb. 12oz., in their green velveteen-lined lightweight leather case with interior protecting flap, some accessories and canvas and leather outer 12,000-14,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this pair of shotguns were completed August 1936 as best quality with no chequering to the woodwork for an R. Farlie The guns have recently been inspected by Dickson & Macnaughton and they have kindly supplied us with a written testimony which can be viewed on our website. 206

1303 1302 S2 GEORGE GIBBS LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. C584 / 5, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels with finely matted Churchill ribs, gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, the tubes engraved GEORGE GIBBS LTD. BRISTOL & 35 SAVILE ROW. LONDON. W., the breech ends finely carved with bands of oak leaves and acorns, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, No.1 left wall at 17, carved fences, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, the actions, lockplates and furniture profusely carved in relief with oak leaves and acorns on a finely matted background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. figured replacement stocks, the fore-ends inset with gold diamond-shaped escutcheons, the finials engraved en suite to the guns and gold-inlaid 1 and 2, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a lightweight leather motor case 5,000-7,000 1303 S2 W. J. JEFFERY & CO. A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE (CROSSOVER) BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 15382 / 28500, 28in. nitro barrels (No. 15382 replacements, No. 28500 sleeved,), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip actions, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, bold acanthus scroll engraving and scrolling banners engraved W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LONDON., bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/4in. crossover stocks (right shoulder, left eye), weight 6lb. 12oz. (No. 13382) and 6lb. 10oz. (No. 28500) 1,500-2,500 207

1304 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUNDED BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20552 / 3, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID-PRESSED STEEL, the breech ends engraved 1 and 2, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, No.1 left wall at 19, some internal lapping marks, rounded bar actions with removable striker discs, toplevers engraved 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured stocks (likely historic replacements, No.2 with light damage to right underhorn) cast off towards central vision, weight 6lb. 11oz., in their brasscornered oak and leather case 10,000-15,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed for Mountain on 26th August 1916 208

1305 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 32761 / 2, 26 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved in script Royal Brevis, with acanthus scroll detailing and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, right wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the undersides with ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz, in their brass-cornered oak and leather case 12,000-16,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed in July 1935 for an Olivier The vendor has kindly confirmed that the guns were made for his father, William Olivier, and the guns were passed to him by descent 209

1306 S2 WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY S) A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3831 / 4389, 30in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved WILLIAM EVANS FROM PURDEY S. 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES S. LONDON., and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 both (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke (No.2), treblegrip actions, slender toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, removable striker discs, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, intercepting sears, fine acanthus scroll engraving with beaded borders and floral bouquets, WILLIAM EVANS FROM PURDEY S LONDON engraved in elaborate banners to the sides, brushed bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. well-figured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 10oz., in their brass-cornered leather case 3,000-5,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that gun no. 3831 was ordered in 1898 and completed on the 25th April 1899 for Captain A. Catrielle Hyde. Gun no. 4389 was ordered to match his present gun in length, bend, plaud, cast, weight, boring so as to make a pair in 1899 and delivered in August 1900. In 1971 the guns were sold to renowned English football player and manager John (Jack) Charlton OBE, DL by Linsley Bros. Leeds. (Jack was playing for Leeds United at this time in his career). A keen sportsman in the field as well as on the pitch, in 1983 Yorkshire Television produced a ten episode series Jacks Game which starred Jack in a variety of shooting environments - episode one shooting pigeon with the inimitable Archie Coates and thence to stag, rabbit, rough, pheasant and so on. The current vendor purchased the guns from Jack several years ago and is pictured here collecting the guns. 210

Copies of the original order book pages with William Evans transcripts are supplied with this Lot; together with the original barrel report from Linsley Bros, dated 12-7-71 authenticated by being signed by Jack comes with the guns. The photograph autographed by Jack as the guns were sold by him to the current vendor is also supplied. 211

1307 S2 F. BEESLEY A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2211 / 2, 29 3/4in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved F. BEESLEY. 2 ST. JAMES S STREET. LONDON. PALL MALL CORNER, and gold-inlaid 1 and 2, the tubes with WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, No.2 gun with small dent to under rib, Beesley patent actions with carved leaf fences, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, best acanthus scroll and floral bouquet engraving, the lockplates with the makers name in scrolling banners aside a coronet, the undersides with elaborate cartouches inscribed BEESLEY S PATENT, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stocks including wooden buttplates, weight 6lb. 11oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories and with original trade label with charges and shooting details 5,500-6,500 212

1308 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 21012 / 3, 30in. nitro barrels, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. (No.1 left wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true and imp. cyl. (No.1) and imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.2), toplever gold-inlaid 2 on the second gun only, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, semi-selective single triggers (No.1 requires attention), best border and acanthus scroll engraving, 13 3/4in. stocks including buttplates (both slightly swept, No.2 a replacement), weight 6lb. 6oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase 6,000-8,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed in July 1901 for a Wemyss 213

214 1309 S2 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3354 / 5, 27 7/8in. nitro reproved barrels, ribs engraved CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 119 EDGEWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON. W., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke (No.1) and 1/4 and full (No.2), No.1 right wall at 18, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties, actions and decorative recessed sideplates with bold beaded and feathered bordering, the sides of the actions and bottom plates with crossed feather motifs, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, insert repair to No.1 fore-end, weight 6lb. 4oz., in their lightweight leather motor case 2,500-3,500

1310 S2 ARRIETA A PAIR OF 12-BORE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20094 / 5, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-ribs, gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, bright finish, 14 3/4in. stocks, weight 6lb. 6oz., in their brass-cornered leather case 1,500-2,000 215

216 1311 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A PAIR OF 12-BORE A1 DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 13116 S3 / 13117 S3, 26 3/8in. (67cm) nitro barrels with 6mm solid matt top-ribs, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, reprofiled fore-end woods (some minor cracks, No.1 with slight distortion to upper right edge), hold-open toplevers engraved 1 and 2, automatic safeties, border engraving, blued finish, 15 1/8in. straight hand stocks including 1/2in. wooden extensions and 5/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 5oz. 1,000-1,500

1312 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUNDED-BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20714 / 5, 29in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels, rib (No.1 gun) engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL and gold-inlaid 1 at the breech end, rib (No.2 gun) engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. and gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end (London proof marks for 1975), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, rounded bar actions with removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 1/8in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stocks (likely replacements) including 3/8in. ebonite buttpads, No.1 fore-end slightly reprofiled, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a lightweight leather motor case with some accessories and a canvas and leather outer 18,000-20,000 The makers have kindly supplied us with the following information from their records: 20714/5 Completed: 23rd July 1913 For: Earl of Sefton Description: No. 3 & 4 of a quad of hammerless ejector game guns Weight: 6lb. 11½ oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 29in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Tight Cylinder & Modified Stock: 15 7/16in. Notes: Built to match Woodward Stock with slight pistolgrip Inlaid with a gold band, mounted with a coronet, and an 'S' in the middle No. 1, 2, & 4 were sent first July 1957: Fitters in to 20714, choked ½ and Modified November 1961: restocked with a half-pistolgrip and leather covered heelplate for the Earl of Sefton August 1971: 20714/5 had the heelplates removed and were lengthened in wood to 1/4in. shorter than original measurement 1975: Guns were purchased by us and sold on, with new barrels fitted to 20715, choked Imp Cyl & Mod 217

1313 S2 AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 375 and 376, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, rounded bar actions with removable striker discs, toplevers goldinlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colourhardening and finish, 15in. stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in individual gunslips 5,000-7,000 Provenance: The guns were completed in 2001 and appear very lightly used 218

1314 S2 HENRY ATKIN LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE THE RALEIGH SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2696 / 7, 28in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved THE RALEIGH in gothic script and HENRY ATKIN LTD. (FROM PURDEY S) 88 JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W., and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, removable striker discs, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 10oz., in their brass-cornered oak-lined leather case with gold-tooled leather trade label 6,000-8,000 219

220 1315 S2 ALEX MARTIN A PAIR OF 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 7038 / 9, 30in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-ribs, gold-inlaid 1 and 2, top tubes engraved Wilfra Armi. Italy, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplevers, automatic safeties, non-selective single-triggers, detachable triggerplate actions signed Bottega C. Giovanelli inc. F. Grazioli, the actions, decorative sideplates and furniture fully engraved with acanthus scrolls, bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stocks (No.2 with crack at hand), weight 6lb. 13oz. 3,000-5,000

1316 S2 ARTHUR CONYERS A UNIQUE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2042 / 3, replete with additional 16 bore barrels and 20-bore barrels, 28in. nitro 12-bore barrels (London proofed 1989) with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the ribs engraved 1 and 2, the tubes engraved ARTHUR CONYERS. BLANDFORD FORUM. ENGLAND, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke (No.1) and 1/4 and 3/4 choke (No.2); 26in. nitro 16-bore barrels (London proofed 1989) with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the ribs engraved 1 and 2, the tubes engraved ARTHUR CONYERS. BLANDFORD FORUM. ENGLAND, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke; 28in. sleeved nitro reproved 20-bore barrels (in 2017, previous London proofed 1989 and Birmingham 1960 No.1 and 1961 No.2) with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the ribs engraved 1 and 2, the tubes engraved ARTHUR CONYERS. BLANDFORD FORUM. ENGLAND, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke; Continental treble-grip actions with hidden third bites, removable striker discs, short side-bolsters, manual safeties with gold-inlaid S details, No.2 toplever spring weak, articulated front triggers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks with fleur de lys bordering to the chequering, the fore-ends decorated en suite, weights: No.1 (12) 6lb. 13oz., (16) 6lb. 7oz. (20) 6lb. 11oz., Gun No.2 (12) 6lb. 12oz., (16) 6lb. 6oz. (20) 6lb. 9oz., all in their fitted brass-cornered oak and leather case with lift out barrel tray for the 16 and 20-bore barrels 7,000-9,000 221

1317 S2 E. J. CHURCHILL A PAIR OF 12-BORE PREMIER SINGLE-TRIGGER PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 1825 / 6, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt game ribs gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, tubes engraved E. J. CHURCHILL GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURER. 8 AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON. W.C., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, slender fences, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, non-selective single triggers, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the undersides with PREMIER MODEL FINEST QUALITY in an oval, bright and blued finish overall, 14in. figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories 7,000-9,000 Provenance: The guns were built for Major Charles Robert Eustace Radclyffe of Foxdenton Hall in Lancashire and Hyde House in Dorset, and were completed circa 1910.Radclyffe was a noted shot, stalker and fisherman (the first salmon to land to his fly was a thirty-three pounder caught on the Frome when he was not yet twenty), however as highly skilled austringer it was his love for falconry that took precedence of all other forms of sport.radclyffe led one of the first hunting expeditions to Alaska and kept detailed records of the game encountered (which included a male walrus taken with a double rifle). Following the expedition he stayed at The White House as Roosevelt s guest to debrief the American President on his trip and the two became quite well acquainted 222

1318 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT A RARE GARNITURE OF THE FIELD PROOF GUNS IN 12, 16 AND 20-BORE CALIBRES, no visible serial numbers heavy 30in. nitro barrels with 2 1/2in. chambers, falling block actions (missing crusher turrets and ceiling mounting bars) with WEBLEY. W&S PATENT around the flying bullet emblem, barrels engraved: THE FIELD PROOF GUN FOR 12 BORE 2 1/2 (NOMINAL) SPORTING CARTRIDGES. MANUFACTURED BY WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM, THE FIELD PROOF GUN FOR 16 BORE 2 1/2 (NOMINAL) SPORTING CARTRIDGES. MANUFACTURED BY WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM, THE FIELD PROOF GUN FOR 20 BORE 2 1/2 (NOMINAL) SPORTING CARTRIDGES. MANUFACTURED BY WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM 1,200-1,600 Provenance: The pendulum proof gun was particularly designed to measure both cartridge proof pressure and recoil 1319 S2 B.C. MIROKU A PAIR OF VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE (3IN.) MK-60 SPORT SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 73478ZR / 73479ZR, 32in. nitro barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid I and II, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke (both), holdopen toplevers, automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, beaded border and foliate scroll engraving, satin finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stocks including buttplates, weight 8lb. 2oz. (No.1) 8lb 1oz. (No.2), in their universal motorcase Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 4,000-6,000 223

224 1320 S2 BERETTA A PAIR OF 20-BORE (3IN.) S687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. P65150B / P65151B, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-ribs gold-inlaid 1 and 2, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (both), hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with integral barrel selector switches, goldwashed single triggers, floral scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes, brushed finish, 12 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks including 1in. leather-covered rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 1oz. (No.1) 5lb. 15oz. (No.2), in their makers universal double motorcase 5,000-7,000

1321 S2 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 11594 / 5, 29in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35 CARR S LANE. BIRMINGHAM., and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1) and 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.2), treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, border engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish (likely renewed), 14 3/4in. figured stocks including 1/2in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 8oz. 2,000-3,000 225

226 1322 S2 E.J. CHURCHILL A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE PREMIER PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2453 / 2926, 25in. nitro barrels with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, matt Churchill-ribs gold-inlaid XXV and 1 and 2, tubes engraved E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. and No.1 addressed 8. AGAR STREET. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2., No.2 addressed 39 TO 42 LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, No.1 right wall at 19, minor dents, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, pinless lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside to No.1 gold-inlaid PREMIER XXV MODEL and engraved FINEST QUALITY, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 3/4in. replacement stocks, No.1 fore-end wood with light damage to left edge, weight 6lb. 5oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 7oz. (No.2), in a Churchill THE V.C. double leather motor case 3,000-5,000

1323 S2 WILLIAM POWELL & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 13202 / 3, 28in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35. CARR S LANE. BIRMINGHAM., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in all, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 1/2in. figured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 6oz. 1,000-1,500 227

228 1324 S2 WILLIAM EVANS A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10279 / 10870, 28in. nitro barrels, ribs engraved WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEYS). 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES S. LONDON. and WILLIAM EVANS. 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES S. LONDON. respectively, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl., 1/4 choke and 1/2 choke in both respectively, treble-grip actions, automatic safeties, Gun No. 10279 with intercepting sears, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, Gun No. 10279 with 14 3/4in. stock (pinned at head) including 3/4in. wooden extension, Gun No. 10870 with 14 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. and 6lb. 2oz. respectively, in their makers brass-cornered leather double guncase 1,000-1,500

1325 S2 AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE MODEL 53 HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 38379 / 80, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, treble-grip actions with hidden third bites and side-clips, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, profusely engraved with floral and acanthus scrollwork, bright finish, 15 1/4in. figured replacement stocks (possible repair No.2) including 5/8in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a brasscornered oak and leather case with some accessories, together with a spare left-handed stock 3,200-3,600 229

1326 S2 ARIETTA A NEW PAIR OF 12-BORE SPECIAL MODEL NO.1 ROUND-BODIED HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 17-11 and 18-11, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, finely file cut ribs gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, with cartouches engraved in script Arrieta Special Model No.1 for Victor Chapman - England, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, removable striker discs, automatic safeties with goldinlaid SAFE details, hand-detachable lockplates, cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the undersides engraved ARRIETA NO.1, bright finish overall, 15in. well-figured stocks, beavertail fore-ends, weight 7lb. 3oz., in a leather motor case Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 10,000-12,000 230

1327 S2 H.J. HUSSEY LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14142 / 3, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, ribs engraved H.J. HUSSEY LTD. 81 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and full choke, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, beaded border engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. well-figured stocks including 7/8in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their leather case with some accessories 3,000-5,000 231

232 1328 S2 AYA A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.2 ROUND-BODIED SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 209 / 10, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs with scroll engraving and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, rounded bar actions with engraved arcaded fences, removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much colour-hardening and finish (No.1) and some colour-hardening and finish (No.2), 15in. stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a Guardian canvas motor case 4,000-6,000

1329 S2 HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD. A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 1978 / 9, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (No.2 slightly loose on action), ribs gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, the tubes engraved HARRISON & HUSSEY. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES S. LONDON. ENGLAND., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates and undersides with scrolling banners engraved HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD., light pitting to left lockplate No.2, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. stocks, weight 6lb. 14oz. 3,000-5,000 233

1330 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A RARE PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (2IN.) ROYAL CENTENARY SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 33214 / 5, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs engraved CENTENARY and gold-inlaid 1 and 2 at the breech ends, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, No.2 right wall at 18, toplevers gold-inlaid 1 and 2, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid SAFE details, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the undersides with elaborate cartouches engraved ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stocks, weight 5lb. 6oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with canvas and leather outer 20,000-25,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed in 1937 for Rt. Hon. Pender. John Cuthbert Denison-Pender, 1st Baron Pender GBE KCMG (11 May 1882 4 December 1949), was a British Conservative politician. On leaving school he joined the Eastern Telegraph Company, undertaking a number of roles including cable laying. He was a member of the London County Council for South St Pancras between 1910 and 1919 and sat as Member of Parliament for Newmarket from 1913 to 1918 and for Balham and Tooting as a Coalition Conservative supporting the Coalition Government from 1918-22. On a few occasions he played for Balham Football Club, though as an unregistered player. Denison-Pender also served in France and Belgium in the First World War as an Army captain and A.D.C. to Major-General Hon W. Lambton (sixth son of the second Earl of Durham), who became G.O.C. in 1916 of the 4th Infantry Division at the Battle of the Somme. During these years and in his political career he was known as Captain Jack. As an MP he was recalled to London in 1916, to help run the Government s legislative programme from the War Office. In 1934 he was appointed honorary colonel of the Territorial Army City of London Signals. In 1937 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Pender of Porthcurnow (Porthcurno) in the County of Cornwall. Literature: Holland & Holland: The Royal Gunmaker, by Donald Dallas In the early 1930 s, Holland and Holland introduced a lightweight 2in. gun branded as the Twelve-Two, available in all four qualities (Model de luxe, Royal, Badminton and Dominion). In 1935, as part of the centenary celebrations of the firm, the Twelve-Two was renamed as the Centenary 234

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1350 S2 PROPERTY OF THE DUKE OF AYMER WATSON BROS. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED TRIO OF FRIEDRICH-ENGRAVED 12-BORE ROUND-BODIED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 20371 / 2 / 3, each with a 32in. and a 29in. set of barrels, 32in. nitro barrels with tapered solid file cut topribs, the breech ends carved in high relief with Edwardian acanthus scrollwork and gold-inlaid '1', '2' and '3', side ribs, the over barrels engraved 'WATSON BROS 41. TOWER BRIDGE ROAD. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in all; 29in. nitro barrels with tapered solid file cut top-ribs, the breech ends carved in high relief with Edwardian acanthus scrollwork and gold-inlaid '1', '2' and '3', side ribs, the over barrels engraved 'WATSON BROS 41. TOWER BRIDGE ROAD. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke each; hold-open toplevers gold-inlaid '1', '2' and '3' in gold-highlighted ovals, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, cocking-indicators, non-selective single-triggers with rollededge triggerguards, the actions, lockplates and furniture profusely carved in high relief with Edwardian acanthus motifs, the lockplates with scrolling banners gold-inlaid with the makers name, the undersides with central game scene vignettes carved in high relief and gold-inlaid in rose and yellow gold, the No.1 gun with a lone grouse, the No.2 with a flushed covey of English partridge, the No.3 gun with a lone cock pheasant alighting, the triggerplates signed 'E. Friedrich', the triggerguard tangs gold-inlaid with the serial numbers, 15 1/4in. highly-figured stocks with Prince of Wales semi-pistolgrips, carved domed steel pistolgrip-caps and engraved steel heel and toe plates, the fore-end furniture carved en suite, weight 7lb. 6oz. (32in. barrels) and 6lb. 14oz. (29in. barrels), in their fleecelined leather gunslips embossed 'WATSON BROS.', the 32in. barrels in their fitted leather case with canvas outer Provenance: The makers have kindly supplied us with the following information: Completed before the 2016 grouse season, Watson Bros serial numbers 20371, 20372, 20373 were a special order for a discerning Duke which took three years to manufacture in our Tower Bridge factory. The brief was to make an outstanding trio of guns with 32" barrels for those high pheasant days and 29" barrels for grouse and partridge. Built with our revolutionary new ejector system, these guns are designed for not only heavy days but work well as light game guns with the 29" barrels. Engraved with our heavy midnight forest design with deep relief and carved fences. The no 1 gun, features a grouse scene - being the first game. The no 2 gun, features a covey of partridge and no 3 gun with a raising pheasant. All meticulously done in multi-coloured gold by our engraver Erich Friedrich. Stocked with Prince of Wales grip, complemented with steel pistol caps and matching heel and toe pieces, all heavily engraved to match. The stocks were a quadruple set with the fourth still available in our factory. We have refinished the guns to their showroom condition and are delighted to offer any new client our full mechanical warranty, which is automatically extended every year simply by having them serviced by ourselves. We hope the new owner will enjoy these guns and benefit from an immediate delivery. 140,000-180,000 237

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1400* S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE ROYAL HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25962, 28in. nitro replacement chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1989), tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON., the under rib with MADE IN ENGLAND, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, right wall at 20-, treble-grip action with hidden third bite (bite removed), automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, handdetachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Holland & Holland experimental partially rotating toe cam, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR, bright and partially reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured replacement stock (by the makers in 1959), weight 6lb. 7oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories Please note VAT at 5% is applicable on the hammer price. 4,000-6,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in November 1911 for a Boutt with 30in. barrels. They confirm that the new 28in. barrels were fitted by them in 1989 and the new stock in 1959. A Weapon history certificate (dated 2017) from the makers is supplied with the gun, together with a photocopy of the original entry in their records 239

1401 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23361, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017), the rib with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and imp. cyl. choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR, brushed and reblued finish overall, 16 1/4in. (likely historic replacement) stock, weight 7lb., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case 6,000-8,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in December 1903 for a Pennington. That name is then overwritten with Steel 1915 240

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1402 S2 ANCASTER GUNS A FINE HUNT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7250, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib gold-inlaid NICHOLAS JASINSKI, the tubes engraved ANCASTER GUNS. LINCOLNSHIRE, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Holland & Holland style self-opening system, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates finely engraved with game scenes of duck and grouse in flight, signed K.C. HUNT, the underside with a vignette of a lone woodcock, the lockplates with the makers name inlaid in gold in scrolling banners, bright finish overall, 15in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its brasscornered leather case with fitted accessories 6,000-8,000 Provenance: The gun was completed circa 1982 242

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1403 S2 J. WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5449, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved JAMES WOODWARD & SON. 64 ST. JAMES S STREET. LONDON. S.W. and MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL., the breech end gold-inlaid 2, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, arcaded fences, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. 3,000-5,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1901 for sa J.G. Fordham 244

1404 S2 JOHN DICKSON & SON A 12-BORE 1887 PATENT ROUND ACTION TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 6387, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (circa 1975), rib engraved JOHN DICKSON & SON. EDINBURGH., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, Dickson patent round-action incorporating patents 9399 and 10621 of 1887, use number 1426, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stock including 3/8in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a lightweight leather case 5,000-7,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed on 18th December 1911, for Ovens Research would indicate this to be General Gerald Hedley Ovens (1865-1933) served in the Afghan War of 1880, Waziristan Field Force in 1894 and 1895, and the South African War 1899-1902. By 1914 he was a Brigadier General serving in Belgium and France. 245

1406 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE NO.3 MODEL HAND-DETACHABLE BACK- ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 28712, 30in. nitro barrels, rib gold-inlaid 1, tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, right wall at 18, toplever gold-inlaid 1, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, patent gas checks, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, hand-detachable lockplates, border engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. figured stock including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch gold-inlaid 1, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a canvas and leather case with Holland & Holland trade labels, with regulation details for gun no. 31271 2,000-3,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in March 1919 for an Akroyd 246

1407 S2 F. BEESLEY A VERY UNUSUAL ADJUSTABLE STOCK 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1449, 28 1/8in. sleeved nitro barrels with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, retaining original rib engraved F. BEESLEY. 2 ST. JAMES S STREET. LONDON. CORNER OF PALL MALL, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, carved leaf fences, the toplever with central circular aperture to access the stock adjusting allen bolt and gold-inlaid DOWN and UP with directional arrows, elongated top strap, automatic safety with gold inlaid SAFE detail, the head of the stock with finely engineered articulated joint with location marks (operates on a vertical plane only), the triggerguard with guiding lug to the rear, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the makers name in scrolling banners flanking a central crown motif, 14 7/8in. well-figured stock including horn buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz., together with its turned allen key 2,500-3,500 Provenance: The record holders have kindly provided us with the following information: From our records and knowledge of Frederick Beesley, we can say that it was bought on 21 September 1897 by Lord Wimborne for 66/3/0. The ledger describes it as a 12 bore with Whitworth barrels (Beesley usually made his best guns with barrels 29 ¾ in length; these are expressed as 12/30 in the ledger, though no 30 is appended to this gun), best sidelock hammerless ejector, special stock alterable in bend and length. Since Ivor Guest, the Lord Wimborne, at the time had three sons all born within three years of each other, who would have been in their mid-twenties, as well as a fourth son of nine, when he bought the gun, we might speculate that he kept the gun available at Canford Manor in Dorset for whichever of his sons was at home to go shooting, with a best gun that would fit them well. Ivor Bertie Guest, 1st Baron Wimborne, 2nd Baronet Dowlais DL (29 August 1835-22 February 1914) was a Welsh industrialist. Guest was educated at Harrow and went on to gain a Master of Arts degree from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1856. Guest succeeded his father to his baronetcy following his death in 1852. He was elevated to the peerage in 1880 as Baron Wimborne, of Canford Magna in Dorset, on Disraeli s initiative. In 1867, Guest bought at auction Hamilton House located at 22 Arlington Street in St. James s, which he renamed Wimborne House. This was just up the road from Beesley s premises. He was commissioned in the Dorsetshire Yeomanry in 1858, held the office of High Sheriff of Glamorgan in 1862 and was the mayor of Poole from 1896 to 1897. In 1879 he rebuilt the real tennis court at Canford. He was lampooned in Vanity Fair as the paying Guest. From 1874 on, he stood unsuccessfully for election to the House of Commons as a Conservative. However, following the tariff reform by Chamberlain he seceded from the Conservative party and sat in the House of Lords as a Liberal. On 25 May 1868, Guest married Lady Cornelia Henrietta Maria Spencer-Churchill (1847-1927). She was the daughter of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, thus making Guest an uncle-bymarriage of Sir Winston Churchill. At Canford Manor they entertained leading members of society, politicians, aristocrats and royalty in a round of house parties, shooting parties, (the Prince of Wales visited Canford in January 1890; no doubt some shooting was on offer), political fetes and horticultural shows. The house was equipped with every convenience and luxury including a billiard room and a real tennis court. Besides the properties in Wales and Dorset, he also owned the 65,000 acre Achnashellach Lodge estate in Ross-shire described as the finest deer forest in Scotland. The newly married couple enjoyed a luxurious life style, dividing their time between the social scene in London, Dorset, Scotland, Wales and the continent. They had five children. 247

1409 1408 S2 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 46936, 30in. Arcus-steel nitro barrels, rib inscription indistinct, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, treble-grip action (bar with pinch marks) with hidden third bite, automatic safety, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and blued finish, 14 1/2in well-figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end finial polished bright or replaced, weight 7lb. 1,200-1,600 1409 S2 T. PAGE WOOD A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2304, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1965), the rib engraved NEW BARRELS BY I.M. CRUDGINGTON. 7. GREEN STREET. BATH., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 ad 3/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, ornate acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, cocking-indicators, brushed and blued finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a leather case 800-1,200 248

1410 S2 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16248, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib gold-inlaid 1 at the breech end, the tubes engraved JOSEPH LANG & SON. 7. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES S. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, right wall at 19, treble-grip action, toplever gold-inlaid 1, automatic safety, border engraving, brushed finish, 15 3/8in. stock including 1 1/8in. wooden extension and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, oval gold escutcheon engraved J.G.S. VE/45, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a canvas case with C.S. Rosson (Norwich) trade label 1,200-1,600 249

250 1411 S2 JOSEPH LANG & SON A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16999, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end, the tubes engraved JOSEPH LANG & SON. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES S. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety, border engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 1/8in. well-figured replacement stock (slight sweep at comb) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, oval gold escutcheon engraved E.E.S. VE/45, fore-end chipped to front left edge, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a brass-cornered leather case 1,200-1,600

1412 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22878, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL and 1 (rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, bore dimensions marginal, some minor dents, toplever engraved 1, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. 6,000-8,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1926 for A. Walker 251

1413 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23063, 30in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 2000), rib engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON., and 2, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, toplever engraved 2, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, removable striker discs, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15in. figured stock, weight 7lb. 1oz. 10,000-15,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1927 for A. Walker Jr. 252

1414 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE, EARLY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 11684, 30in. black powder only Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels, rib engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, minor ring bulge left tube, treble-grip self-opening action with hidden third bite, the fences finely carved in high relief with leaf motifs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and renewed finish, 14in. very highly-figured stock including 3/8in. buttplate, gold oval escutcheon with scroll detailing and inscribed JUNE 30TH C.S. FROM J.P. 1883, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a modern brass-cornered leather case 7,000-9,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was a private order by James Purdey (the Younger) for a Mr Carl Svedberg. The 1881 Census has Carl Svedberg listed as an Iron Monger Merchant staying as a lodger in Marylebone, London and by the 1891 Census, he is married to Constance J Svedberg and living in Kensington. The Civil Registration Marriage Index lists Carl Svedberg and Constance Julia Purdey in the April-May-June quarter of 1883 and the London and Surrey Marriage Bonds and Allegations records show Svedberg to have applied for a licence of marriage on the 15th June 1883. Constance Julia Purdey (born 1863) was James Purdey the Younger s second daughter. It would seem appropriate that the gun, with its dated presentation escutcheon from James Purdey, will have been a wedding gift to his new son-in-law. The makers further confirm that The finishers book records that the gun was engraved by Lucas, and that it was built for C. Svedberg, per Mr. Purdey. The entry also refers to P.L 5, which is most likely a reference to the private ledgers rather than the company accounts, as would be appropriate for a gift. Exhibited: Previously sold at Gavin Gardiner Limited, April 2008 for 10,000 Literature: The gun features in an article in The Field magazine, August 2008 (a copy supplied with the Lot). Please see In The Gunroom by Donald Dallas on page 123. 253

1415 S2 STEPHEN GRANT & SON A 12-BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7096, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1954, slightly loose on action) with matt Churchill-rib, tubes engraved W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 9. GOLDEN SQUARE. REGENT STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, removable striker discs, fine acanthus scroll engraving (some external pits), brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 1/4in. replacement stock, weight 7lb. 3oz., in a brass-cornered oak lined case 2,000-2,500 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed for a G.J. Bates 254

1416 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE (CENTRAL VISION) ROYAL SELF-OPENING HAND- DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 31887, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, wall thicknesses just below recommended minimum, partially repaired dent right barrel, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922, 15 1/8in. figured stock, cast and swept for full crossover, (lockplates and furniture swept) with cheekpiece insert adapting to central vision, including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case 2,500-3,500 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in July 1929 1417 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND AN EARLY 12-BORE 1888 PATENT ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14495, 30in. black powder only barrels, rib engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., (rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 5042, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, non-dipped edge lockplates with protruding tumbler pivots, Holland & Robertson patent ejector system, patent no. 16691 of 16th November 1888, bold acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with ROYAL EJECTOR PATENT NO. 16691, brushed finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its leather case 1,500-2,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in July 1892 as a No.2 Royal Ejector for an E.A. Lee 255

256 1418 S2 C. HELLIS & SONS LTD. A 12-BORE (LEFT-HANDED) SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4403, 26in. replacement nitro barrels, tubes engraved CHARLES HELLIS & SONS. 7, BURY STREET, ST. JAMES S. LONDON. ENGLAND., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, triggers set for the left hand, right handed rolled-edge triggerguard, bold acanthus scroll engraving with beaded bordering, 14 1/2in. figured cast on stock, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a canvas and leather hammergun case with Atkin, Grant & Lang (incorporating Charles Hellis & Sons) 7, Bury Street trade label 2,000-2,500

1419 S2 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. A12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 57337, 30in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1966), rib engraved ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerguard with a blank shield, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brasscornered oak and leather hammergun case with Army & Navy C.S.L. Manufactured by the Society. 105, Victoria Street, Westminster. S.W. gold-tooled trade label 2,000-3,000 257

1420 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE ROYAL ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16626, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another in 1973), rib goldinlaid 2 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR, brushed bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 1/2in. wooden extension, gold escutcheon inscribed in script R.O. Ridley, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather hammergun case 2,000-3,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in May 1897 for a Ridley 1421 S2 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8363, with extra barrels, 30in. blacked damascus nitro barrels, rib engraved CHARLES LANCASTER. 151. NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENT EJECTOR., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke; 26in. shortened Whitworth-steel nitro barrels, numbered 8363.2, rib engraved CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored true cyl. in both; Lancaster patent assisted-opening action with carved fences, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock (slight sweep at comb) including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 1oz. (damascus barrels) and 6lb. 11oz. (steel barrels), in a re-covered and relined brass-cornered leather double case 1,000-1,500 258

1422 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18993, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib inscription rubbed, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever engraved 1, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, arrow cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. boldly-figured stock inset in gold with E J 1, weight 6lb. 15oz., in its brasscornered oak and leather case, retaining original trade and charges label, the case outer marked E.S.L.J. 6,000-8,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1908 for an S. Jogensen The vendor has kindly informed us that the gun was originally made as No.1 of a pair for his Great Uncle Ernest Jorgenson and has subsequently been passed down through the the family, first from his Great Uncle to his Father and then from his Father to him. 259

1423 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27839, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, the tubes engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. LONDON. ENGLAND in a decorative oval, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. in a lightweight leather motor case with accessories 20,000-25,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on the 20th April 1972 260

1425 1426 1424 S2 HOWARD A. DAVIES A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12669, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved HOWARD A. DAVIES (FROM WESTLEY RICHARDS) 6 SOUTHGATE STREET WINCHESTER, and gold-inlaid 1 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever goldinlaid 1, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. 1,500-2,000 1426 S2 WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10489, 28in. nitro barrels (slightly loose on action) with raised rib, the tubes engraved WATSON BROS. GUNMAKERS. 13 PALL MALL. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, dent to right tube, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, border engraving, the makers name in gold on the lockplates, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15 3/4in. stock including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. 700-900 1425 S2 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12032, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved WILLIAM EVANS. 63 PALL MALL. ST. JAMES S LONDON., and gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening, 15 3/8in. figured stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. 1,000-1,500 1427 S2 JOSEPH DEFOURNY A 12-BORE DEFOURNY-PATENT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, RETAILED BY PAUL GATIMEL, serial no. 9244, 29 1/2in. nitro Poldi- Anticorro barrels with matt rib, the tubes engraved JOSEPH DEFOURNY. FABRICANT A HERSTAL., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, bolstered treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, automatic safety, border engraving, retaining some original blacked finish, 14 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, fore-end wood with chip, weight 7lb. 14oz. 600-800 261

1428 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13489, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL and 1, (very rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15in. replacement stock (by the makers in 1975), slight cast on, small chip to fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 11oz. 2,500-3,500 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1890 for a Croft 1429 S2 FREDC. T. BAKER A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7657, 28in. shortened nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (loose on action), rib engraved FREDERIC T. BAKER. 29 GLASSHOUSE STREET. PICCADILLY CIRCUS. LONDON. (very rubbed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, right wall at 19-, action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, fully engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the underside with the FT Baker trade mark, brushed bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. 500-700 262

1430 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE ROYAL SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 30984, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved with acanthus scroll detailing and gold-inlaid 1 at the breech end, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid 1, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved ROYAL SELF-OPENER PATENT 1922, bright and reblued finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. 6,000-8,000 1430 1431 S2 MIDLAND GUN CO. A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 110182, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved MIDLAND GUN CO. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, gas checks, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14in. figured stock including wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a leather case with original certificate of proof 1,500-2,000 263

1432 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE ROYAL ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22777, 30in. nitro barrels, the rib gold-inlaid 1 at the breech end, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, rounded-bar action with Purdey treble-grip, toplever gold-inlaid 1, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the underside with ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR within a floral garland, brushed and reblued finish overall, 15 5/8in. boldly-figured stock including 1 1/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with internal protector flap 4,000-6,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 22nd July 1901 for Guinard for a Prince Wauilo. The records confirm that the gun was ordered with Special Purdey treble grips through extractors. 264

1433 S2 J. WOODWARD & SONS A 12-BORE THE AUTOMATIC SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4989, 29in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1954), the rib engraved NEW BARRELS BY J. ELLIS. REGAL SPORTS STORES. OSWESTRY, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, side-clipped action with arcaded fences, removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, protruding tumbler pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock (minor crack at hand - no movement) with horn pistolgrip-cap and 1/2in. buttplate, two initialled silver escutcheons, weight 6lb. 11oz. 3,500-4,500 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1896 for G.L. Dewhurst Esq. 265

1434 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE (2IN.) BADMINTON HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 32442, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved FOR TWO INCH CASES ONLY and in script Badminton, the tubes engraved HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON., 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, action with slender fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, hand-detachable lockplates, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some colour-hardening and finish overall, 14 1/4in. stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension (some inking to match), weight 6lb. 6oz., in a lightweight leather case 7,000-9,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed as a 12/2 Badminton hammerless ejector with 28in. steel barrels for a Capt. C.J. Jones in 1934, at a cost of 75. 266

1435 S2 CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13273, 30in. bold damascus nitro barrels, rib engraved CHARLES LANCASTER. 11 PANTON ST. HAYMARKET. LONDON. and numbered 5 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Lancaster patent assisted-opening action with carved fences, striker discs, slim toplever inlaid 5, automatic safety with enamelled SAFE detail, dipped-edge lockplates, mainspring cramp adjuster screws, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and renewed finish, 14 7/8in. well-figured stock, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, inlaid 5 (the fore-end iron also numbered 5), weight 6lb. 9oz., in its original single leather case, retaining full complement of trade, charge and instruction labels, the lid outer marked G.W.C. No.5 1,200-1,600 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was made for a G.W. Cox in 1910. The repeated number 5 detailing to the gun and case remains a mystery as no other guns are recorded as being ordered by G.W. Cox. 267

1436 1437 1436 S2 WILLIAM POWELL & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13826, 27in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35. CARRS LANE. BIRMINGHAM., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed and reblued finish, 15in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a leather case 1,000-1,500 1437 S2 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE MODEL NO.2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17250, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another in 1951, right wall at 19), the rib engraved BARRELS SPECIALLY MADE FOR HOLLAND & HOLLAND GUN No. 17250, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treblegrip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved PATENT NO. 20976 EJECTOR.,15in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a canvas and leather case with Holland & Holland trade label 2,000-3,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed as a 12-bore top snap No.2 bar action hammerless gun in December 1893 1438 S2 ALEX MARTIN A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5561, serial number on under rib only, 28in. nitro reproved barrels the rib engraved ALEX MARTIN. 20 ROYAL EXCHANGE SQUARE. GLASGOW. & AT EDINBURGH. & ABERDEEN., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treblegrip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 5/16in wooden extension, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its makers leather case with some accessories 1,000-1,500 1439 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT A LITTLE USED 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) MOD 3012K SINGLE- TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. TR K 0116, 30in. nitro barrels (proofed for steel shot) with file cut rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (one spare), automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, scroll engraving and colourhardened finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 1,200-1,600 268

1440 S2 WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE CENTENARY MODEL SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. O1372, 27 3/8in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON. CENTENARY MODEL, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 3231, locks with engine turned finish, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, hinged floorplate, L.B. Taylor patent selective single trigger, patent no. 26659 of November 17th 1909, use number 589, with triggerplate mounted selector switch with gold-inlaid L and R details, fine bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers leather case 2,600-2,800 269

270 1441 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16356, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1974), the rib engraved J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND. and gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end, 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered leather case 7,000-9,000

1442 S2 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6686, 27in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1972), rib engraved PATENT EJECTOR and gold-inlaid 1, tubes engraved STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES S, LONDON. ENGLAND., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, fluted fences, striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured replacement stock (swept at comb, knots at hand), weight 6lb. 6oz., in a leather case 1,000-1,500 1443 1443 S2 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY- OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5106, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1987, Boss barrel number 9981), the rib gold-inlaid BOSS & CO. 13. DOVER STREET. LONDON. W.1., and with a gold line detail at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in both, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, left-hand rolled edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar gold-inlaid with the makers name, the lockplates with later relief engraved and gold-inlaid game scenes of hound and fowl, the underside with a retriever and pheasant, the triggerguard with a brace of partridge in flight, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15 7/8in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a velvet lined fitted brass-cornered oak and leather case 10,000-15,000 271

1444 S2 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4699, 29in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib goldinlaid 3 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and full choke, toplever gold-inlaid 3, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, rolled edge triggerguard, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the action bar engraved BOSS S PATENT, the underside with Boss single trigger patent details, brushed finish overall, 15in. well-figured stock (cracked and repaired at head) including 1in. wooden extension, foreend wood with minor losses, extractors with minor damage and ejectors require attention, weight 6lb. 12oz. 2,500-3,500 1445 S2 BOSS & CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4604, 29in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, right wall at 18, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, cocking-indicators, Boss 1894 improved single trigger (repaired), rolled-edge triggerguard, fore-end right ejector mechanism requires attention, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the action bar engraved 'BOSS PATENT', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock, fore-end wood with crack, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with provision for two sets of barrels 2,500-3,500 Other Notes: a pair of sleeved barrels can be made available to the buyer of the Lot, but these will require fitting and reproofing (at an estimated cost of 350 plus VAT, plus proof charges) before they can be released. 272

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1501 1501 S2 THOMAS HORSLEY & SON A CONVERTED 28-BORE (SMOOTHBORE) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 2320, 27 3/4in. nitro reproved barrels, sighting rib with matt breech section engraved THOMAS HORSLEY & SON. MAKERS. YORK., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding bolted hammers (left bolt broken), border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel heel and toe plates, sling eye, weight 7lb. 10oz. 600-800 274

1502 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22890, 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (in 2017), rib engraved 1 and J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH S FLUID PRESSED STEEL, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, toplever engraved 1, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. replacement stock and matching fore-end wood, weight 5lb. 14oz. 6,000-8,000 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1925 for Von Lengerke & Detmold 275

1503 S2 JOHN WILKES A.410 (2 1/2IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 9081, 26in. nitro barrels, rib engraved JOHN WILKES. 31. GERRARD ST. LONDON, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and full choke, pitted internally, automatic safety, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright finish, 14 1/8in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 2oz. 500-700 1504 S2 JOHN WILKES A 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13806, 26in. nitro barrels, rib engraved JOHN WILKES. 79. BEAK STREET. REGENT STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving with the makers name in a scrolling banner, retaining some original colour-hardening and traces of finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 15oz., in a canvas and leather hammergun case 2,000-3,000 276

1505 S2 J. HOLECEK A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3607, with Payne Gallwey patent game counter, 26in. nitro barrels (Belgian proofed) with stippled raised rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, some dents, side-clipped action with ornate carved leaf fences, toplever carved in relief JINDR. HOLECEK, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid Z detail, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates signed JINDR. HOLECEK, the underside with PATENT JINDR. HOLECEK, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. boldly-figured stock including wooden buttplate, the stock inset toward the toe with a Payne Gallwey style game counting apparatus, patent design number 4083 of 31st March 1885, foreend inset with a gold-inlaid crest (some wear and damage to gold inlay), weight 5lb. 14oz., in a canvas motor case 1,500-2,000 277

1506 S2 BERETTA A 20-BORE (3IN.) 486 EL SINGLE-TRIGGER ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. DB03225A, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. wooden Beretta buttplate, beavertail fore-end, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its makers universal case 3,800-4,200 1506 1507 S2 WILLIAM PALMER JONES A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no.16673, with three sets of barrels, original 29 1/4in. nitro barrels, rib engraved W. PALMER JONES. MAKER. BIRMINGHAM., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke; original 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved W. PALMER JONES. MAKER. BIRMINGHAM., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke; 28in. nitro barrels (proof dated 1953), rib engraved W. PALMER JONES. MAKER. BIRMINGHAM., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx.1/4 and 1/2 choke; treble-grip action with square section crossbolt, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. stock including buttplate, weight 5lb. 12oz. (29 1/4in. barrels, 5lb. 10oz. (28in. barrels) and 5lb. 13oz. (1953 barrels), in a brass-cornered leather case with provision for all sets of barrels 1,500-1,800 1508 S2 W.R. LEESON A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 1884, 27in. nitro reproved replacement barrels, rib engraved W.R. LEESON LTD. ASHFORD., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action, automatic safety, border engraving, 15in. stock, weight 5lb. 6oz., in its makers case 500-700 1507 278

1512 S2 THOMAS BLAND & SONS AN UNUSUAL 20-BORE WALSH 1866 PATENT THE FIELD SINGLE-BITE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 6773, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 106. STRAND. LONDON. THE FIELD HAMMERLESS GUN, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, toplever action incorporating Dr J.H. Walsh s patents No. 519 of Feb 20th 1866, and 5106 of 13th December 1878, back action sidelocks, gold-inlaid SAFE and arrow detail, safety catch missing, permanently attached fore-end with underlever barrel release lever, 14in. stock including crescentic horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 1oz. 300-500 1595 S2 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE UGB25 XCEL BREAK-OPEN SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, serial no. UG01373A, 30in. nitro barrel with 12mm raised ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chamber, multi-chokes (with spares), black and gold finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured sculpted pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. adjustable Gel-Tek recoil pad, adjustable comb, weight 8lb. 9oz., in its universal case with accessories 600-800 1509 1509 S2 W. LEECH & SON A 20-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 3267, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved W. LEECH & SON. MAKERS. CONDUIT ST. CHELMSFORD. 3627, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, left wall at 18, slender toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, cocking-indicators, beaded border engraving with grape and vine vignettes, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 5oz. 500-700 1510 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. A 16-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 132636, circa 1962, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved HAMMOND BROS. WINCHESTER, tubes engraved WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. BIRMINGHAM., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original finish, 14 1/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 1oz. 700-900 1596 S1 SPENCER ARMS CO. A 12-BORE 1882 PATENT REPEATING SHOTGUN, serial no. 1138, 30in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2017), engraved SPENCER ARMS CO. WINDSOR. CT. U.S.A. PAT. APR. 1882., bead fore-sight, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, Spencer & Roper patent action, US patent no. 255,894 / UK patent no. 1636 of 1882, with pivoted breech block, damascus tubular magazine (restricted) with exterior sliding handle which operates loading and ejecting cartridges and cocks the hammer, the triggerguard housing a secondary reversed trigger which also cocks the hammer, plain blacked action, 13 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock (cracked), with bakelite buttplate, weight 7lb. 9oz. 400-600 1597 S1 SPENCER ARMS CO. A RARE 1882 PATENT 12-BORE MODEL 1896 REPEATING SHOTGUN, RETAILED BY F. BANNERMAN, serial no. 14671, 32in. nitro reproved damascus barrel (in 2017)engraved SPENCER RPTG. SHOT GUN PAT. APL. 1882, bead fore-sight, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. extra full choke, Spencer & Roper patent action, US Patent no. 255,894 / UK patent no. 1636 of 1882 with pivoted breech block, tubular magazine, with exterior sliding handle which operates loading and ejecting cartridges and cocks the hammer, the triggerguard housing a secondary reversed trigger which also cocks the hammer, action engraved F. BANNERMAN MANUFACTURER, NEW YORK, U.S.A. MODEL 1896 on the left side and ALEX WALLACE. FROM HIS FRIEND THE MAKER. in an elaborate cartouche on the right, 13 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 7oz. 700-900 1511** S2 SALTER & VARGE (LONDON) A.410 DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5369, circa 1935, 26in. nitro barrels, rib engraved SALTER & VARGE LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of finish, 14 1/4in. stock, weight 4lb. 5oz. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 500-700 279

1600 1598 S2 J. & W. TOLLEY A 10-BORE (89mm) ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6634, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2017, shortened and partially struck off), broad file cut rib, the tubes engraved J. & W. TOLLEY. MAKERS. 1 CONDUIT ST. REGENT ST. LONDON. W., 89mm chambers, bored true cyl. in both, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, Jones patent rotary underlever, rebounding back-action locks with carved hammers, border engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with rounded horn pistolgrip-cap and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Homer 1877 patent release catch, weight 9lb. 5oz. 800-1,200 1600 S2 CAESAR GUERINI A 12-BORE ELLIPSE EVO SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 132080, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with side scroll-engraved raised file cut rib, ventilated mid-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, Guerini Maxichoke Sporting extended multichokes (no spares), scoop-back rounded bar action with hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, adjustable trigger, profusely engraved with acanthus scrolls and carved with stylised art nouveau floral and foliate designs on a matt background, triggerplate signed Bottega C. Giovanelli, silver finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with Guerini no impact soft rubber comb and 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 9oz. 2,400-2,800 1599 S1 COSMI A 12-BORE SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN, serial no. 6728, 28in. Boehler Antinit-steel nitro barrel with raised ventilated file-cut top-rib, breech engraved COSMI - BREV. ANCONA - ITALY, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, manual safety (stiff to operate), bright finish, scuffs and bruising to barrel, action and stock, 15in. figured (possible replacement) stock with chips at head, with cheekpiece and 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 8oz. 2,000-3,000 280

1601 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A PERFIDO-ENGRAVED 12-BORE CUSTOM SIDEPLATED SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 25538 S70, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, action and decorative sideplates finely carved with bold acanthus and floral designs on a stippled background, surrounding gold-inlaid vignettes of duck and pheasant in their naturalistic habitats, the underside with a gold-inlaid portrait of a fox, signed C. Perfido, 14in. highly-figured replacement roachbelly stock with beaded chequering borders and acanthus scroll detailing, matching fore-end converted from 3-piece (missing retaining screw), weight 6lb. 15oz. 5,000-7,000 281

1602 S2 ANTONIO ZOLI FOR DICKSON & MACNAUGHTON A 12-BORE DEVON SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 235275, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 10mm ventilated file cut concave top-rib and ventilated mid rib, high visibility fore-sight, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving with scenes of guns shooting in the field and club, the model designation in gold in scrolling banners, the underside gold-inlaid with the Dickson & MacNaughton logo, the triggerplate marked Bottega inc. C. Giovanelli, bright finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 10oz., in a universal case 1,000-1,500 1602 1603 S2 PERAZZI A GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SCO ORO SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-TRIGGERPLATE ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 64883, 31 1/2in. nitro barrels with ventilated mid-rib and 11mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral triggerplate release catch, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding gold-inlaid vignettes of game scenes (worn), 15 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 8oz., in its makers universal case 4,500-5,500 1604 S2 BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A 12-BORE MOD. B.125 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 252PN15915, 28in. nitro barrels with 13mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 11oz., in a Browning faux fur-lined case 1,200-1,600 1605 S2 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE MOD. S682X TRAP SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. E15682B, 32in. nitro barrels with 10mm stepped raised ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, adjustable gold-washed trigger, plain black finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with palm swell, monte carlo comb and including 5/8in. extension with 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz. 700-900 1603 1606 S2 BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A LITTLE USED 20-BORE WHITE LIGHTNING SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 31391MR131, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with one spare), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, satin silver action with scrollwork and gold-inlaid with the model designation to the underside, 14 3/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz. 600-800 282

1607 S2 ANTONIO ZOLI A 12-BORE (3IN.) COLUMBUS SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 232508, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with ventilated midrib and 11mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of feather and fowl in flight, bright finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 7oz., in its makers universal case 700-900 1608 S2 ANTONIO ZOLI A VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE (3IN.) GAME LUX SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 247207, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding gold-highlighted vignettes of flushed feather and fowl in flight, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 9oz., in its makers universal case 1,200-1,600 1609 1609 S2 PERAZZI A 12-BORE SC3 SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-TRIGGERPLATE ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 57337, 26 6/8in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, ventilated mid-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral triggerplate release catch, non-selective singletrigger, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 3oz., in a case 3,500-4,500 1610 S2 RIZZINI A LITTLE USED 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) ROUND BODY EM SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 90018, 30in. nitro barrels with raised tapered solid top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, rounded action deeply carved with stylised scrolling acanthus designs, the makers name and model designation in scrolling banners, the triggerplate marked Bottega C. Giovanelli, bright and blued finish, 14 3/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 5oz., in its universal case 1,800-2,200 1610 283

1611 1612 1611 S2 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE S04 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. A04294B, 30in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, holdopen toplever, manual safety, border engraving with some acanthus scrollwork, bright finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock (possible replacement) with left hand palm swell and slightly cast on (minor crack to right underhorn) and with a 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end slimmed, weight 6lb. 3,000-5,000 1613 S2 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A BONSI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE EXCALIBUR B.L. PRESTIGE SINGLE- TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. F0301, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 9mm matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral triggerplate release catch, engraved with acanthus scrollwork surrounding game scene vignettes, signed D. Bonsi, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 11oz. 4,500-5,000 1612 S2 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A MAROCCHI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE EXCALIBUR SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. F0890, 30in. nitro barrels with 9mm solid matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail and integral triggerplate release catch, acanthus scrollwork set against a matt background, 14 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 9oz., in its makers universal case 5,000-7,000 284

1614 1617 1614 S2 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI A BONSI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE PRESTIGE B.L SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. F0302, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 9mm matt top-rib gold-inlaid 1, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, action engraved with acanthus scrollwork surrounding game scene vignettes, signed D. Bonsi, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. 4,700-5,000 1617 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A CUSTOM 12-BORE B25 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 6007S72, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, fore-end with dummy wooden side fillets, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding gold-highlighted game scene vignettes, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured roachbelly stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 1,800-2,200 1615 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A WILMOTTE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE B7 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8B3RR65107, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true and imp. cyl. choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving set against a matt background, 14in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz. 2,000-3,000 1616 S2 MIROKU FIREARMS CO. A 12-BORE MK-38 TRAP SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 70051MN, 32in. nitro barrels with 10mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, holdopen toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, partial acanthus scroll engraving, satin finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 4oz. 700-900 285

1618 1618 S2 BROWNING AN UNUSUALLY CUSTOMISED 12-BORE MOD. 325 SP SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 63466NM, 28in. nitro barrels with 13mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed adjustable trigger, partial acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, the stock and fore-end laminated with the Flag of the United States of America overlaid with the profile of a bald eagle, weight 7lb. 11oz. 1,000-1,500 1619 S2 RIZZINI A 20-BORE (3IN.) AURUM CLASSIC SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 53580, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), holdopen toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, 15in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. 600-800 1620 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A COENEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE B2 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8J3RR65451, 26 3/4in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, beaded border engraving surrounding game scene vignettes, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 7oz. 2,000-2,500 1621 S2 BERETTA A 12-BORE (3IN.) 687 SILVER PIGEON IV SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U13615B, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), holdopen toplever, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding gold-highlighted game scenes, blacked finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz. 700-900 1620 1622 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE B1 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 893RP01658, 30in. nitro barrels with 16mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, border and partial bouquet and scroll engraving, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, fore-end wood with split, weight 8lb. 1,000-1,500 1623 S2 FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE C2 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 58220 S76, 30in. nitro barrels with solid tapered file cut top-rib (likely replacement), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, holdopen toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, sporting trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with game scenes of capercaillie, partridge and pheasant, the action signed A. CUISSET, bright finish, 14 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock, imitation three-piece foreend wood, weight 7lb. 8oz., in a universal fabric case 2,000-2,500 1624 S2 BERETTA A 20-BORE (3IN.) 687 SILVER PIGEON III SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U16967B, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 1oz. 600-800 286

1625** S2 GEBRUDER MERKEL A 12-BORE 203 E DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND- DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, RETAILED BY F. STAMPFLI, serial no. 59896, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the hand detachable lockplates carved with scenes of an eagle hunting its prey on the the left, the right with scenes of feather flushed from a woodland setting, 14in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, with cheekpiece, sling swivels, weight 7lb. 1oz., together with a booklet from the retailer Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,500-2,500 287

1626** S2 A.W. WOLF - SUHL A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, RETAILED BY F. STAMPFLI, serial no. 13111, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety, cocking-indicators, single trigger with triggerplate-mounted selector switch, carved with feathered border and oak leaf motifs, the hand detachable lockplates caved with detailed depictions of running boar on the right, the left with Diana goddess of hunting pursuing a stag in a woodland setting, nacre-inlaid droppoints, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including horn buttplate, including cheekpiece inlaid with ivorine scrolling acorn and oak leaf motifs surrounding a brace of ducks in flight, 7lb. 6oz. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 3,000-5,000 288

1627 S2 S.A. LUIGI FRANCHI (BRESCIA) AN EARLY 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1084, dated 1938, 28 3/8in. (72cm) nitro barrels with raised solid tapered file cut top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Boss style action with hold-open toplever, manual safety, articulated front trigger, profusely engraved with scrolling acanthus on a matted background, the lockplates with the makers name in scrolling banners, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in highly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 7oz. 10,000-15,000 Provenance: This Lot was the property of Brigadier J.B. Bester, DSO, (1911-1985) of the South African Witwatersrand Rifles. He led a distinguished military and civil career, seeing action during the Second World War in East Africa, North Africa and Italy. During the campaign in North Africa he had a number of lucky escapes, the closest being on 26th May 1942 when a Stuka dive bomber dropped a bomb directly onto the roof of his command post. Although it detonated miraculously both Bester and the other occupant of the post were shaken but complete unscathed. On page 315 of the official history of the Witwatersrand Rifles, A Bugle Calls by S. Monick, a photograph is reproduced of an unexploded artillery shell which also penetrated the roof of another of his command posts. He was awarded the DSO for his leadership during the second battle of El Alamein in October 1942 which saw his battalion sustain losses of 41 killed and 148 wounded during bitter fighting. His citation reads as follows: During the battle of El Alamein of 23/24 October and succeeding days the FFB commanded by this officer met the severest resistance of any Bn in the Div. (1 SA Division). This resistance threatened to hold up the attack and what might have developed into a very serious position arose. Lt-Col. Bester went forward under heavy fire to the sector affected, and by his skill and personal bravery was able to restore to the attack such impetus that all objectives were taken. Throughout his service both in E. Africa and in 8 Army he has at all times set a standard of leadership, devotion to duty and personal courage that has been an inspiration to those about him and a powerful factor in the high morale of his command. He returned to South Africa in 1946 and left the army to become Chief Superintendent of the Railways Police. In this capacity he was responsible for the security of the Royal Train during the 1947 Royal Tour of South Africa. In 1952 he moved to South African Airways rising to Deputy Commercial Director. He was a very active member of the Witwatersrand Rifles Regimental Association and was made Honorary Colonel of the Regiment in 1972. 289

290 1628 S2 AUG. FRANCOTTE (LIEGE) A FINE 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 90558, 28in. nitro Acier Comprime-steel barrels with raised ventilated matt top-rib and wooden side-fillets, tubes engraved AUG. FRANCOTTE. LIEGE. FAIT POUR S.C.A.M. A MILAN, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, manual safety, articulated front-trigger, cocking-indicators, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with bold stylised acanthus and floral motifs on a matt background, triggerplate signed COMPOSITION RENAISSANCE, minor chip at knuckle, retaining virtually full original colourhardening and finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 6oz. 10,000-15,000

1629 S2 AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY (LIEGE) A WERY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE BOSS TYPE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 43408, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated file cut top-rib (slightly dented), goldinlaid 1 at the breech end, over barrel engraved AUG. LEBEAU - COURALLY. ARMES DE GRANDE LUXE - LIEGE, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, three-piece fore-end with wooden side fillets, hold-open toplever, manual safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, goldwashed tumbler pivots and some blued lockpins, non-selective single trigger, profusely engraved with fine scrolling acanthus with beaded bordering, the lockplates and underside with stylised coronets, the triggerplate signed H. WERY - GRAVEUR, bright finish, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stock (crack to right underhorn), weight 6lb. 14oz. 7,000-9,000 291

292 1630 S2 BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A DEVEUX & CROUSEE ENGRAVED 12-BORE BLACK DUCK SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8J4PY00159, 28in. nitro barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, the action and furniture carved in relief with acanthus scrollwork on a matt background interspersed with gold-highlighted vignettes of of black duck alighting on the left, the right with gold-accented fowl flushed from their naturalistic habitat, the underside with a brace of duck in flight and inlaid BLACK DUCK 159 OF 500 ANAS RUBRIPES, all in gold, the triggerguard with a further gold-highlighted portrait of a black duck, 14 1/4in. highly figured semi-pistolgrip stock, the chequering with ornate aliform borders, weight 8lb. 3,000-5,000

1631 S2 BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A LALLEMAND & POES-ENGRAVED 12-BORE BLACK DUCK SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8J4PY00183, 28in. nitro barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, the action and furniture carved in relief with acanthus scrollwork on a matt background interspersed with gold-highlighted vignettes of of black duck alighting on the left, the right with gold-accented fowl flushed from their naturalistic habitat, the underside with a brace of duck in flight and inlaid BLACK DUCK 183 OF 500 ANAS RUBRIPES, all in gold, the triggerguard with a further gold-highlighted portrait of a black duck, 14 1/4in. highly figured semi-pistolgrip stock, the chequering with ornate aliform borders, weight 7lb. 3oz. 3,000-5,000 293

1632 1634 1632 S2 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE (3IN.) S687 EELL SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. N11768S, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, goldwashed adjustable trigger, floral acanthus scroll engraving the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes, brushed finish (some discolouration), 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz., in its makers universal case 2,000-3,000 1633 S2 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE (3IN.) SILVER PIGEON C SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. R04347S, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz., in its makers universal case 800-1,200 1634 S2 P. BERETTA A 12-BORE (3IN.) 687 EELL SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. N12031S, 29 7/8in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, goldwashed single trigger, floral acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes (some discolouration), 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz., in its makers universal case 2,000-3,000 1635 S2 GEBRUDER MERKEL A 12-BORE 203E DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND- DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 36616, 29 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with 7mm solid matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, bolstered action with holdopen toplever, manual safety, cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14in. stock including 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 5oz. 1,500-2,500 294

1636 1638 1636 S2 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE (3IN.) S687 EELL SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, with extra 28-bore barrels, serial no. N95777B, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke; 30in. 28-bore nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, floral scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. 3oz. (6lb. 9oz. with 28-bore barrels), in a Guardian maroon leather motorcase with provision for both sets of barrels 3,800-4,200 1637 S2 BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A.410 CITORI SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 07943RPJF3, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with 9mm raised ventilated matt top-rib, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, blacked action with partial acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. 500-700 1638** S2 PERAZZI AN IORA-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SC3 SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 30749, 29in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with 10mm stepped ventilated matt top-rib, high visibility fore-sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral triggerplate release, fine floral and acanthus scroll engraving, the standing breech signed INC. Iora F, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/4in. left-handed pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 15oz, in its universal case Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 3,000-4,000 1639 S2 ANTONIO ZOLI A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 12-BORE GAME LUX SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 247208, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with tapered ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, acanthus scroll engraving with gold-inlaid game scenes, bright finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 10oz., in its universal case 2,500-3,000 295

1640 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT A NEW AND UNUSED 20-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) MODEL 3000 SINGLE- TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. TRJ0140, 28in. nitro barrels (proofed for steel shot) with tapered ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety, hand-detachable lockplates cockingindicators, scroll engraved and colour-hardened finish, 14 7/8in. pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz. Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,000-1,500 1641 S2 SABATTI S.P.A. AN UNUSED 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) ALPEN EAGLE SINGLE- TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 12471, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017, proofed for steel shot) with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (no spares), holdopen toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, bold acanthus engraving with game scenes of duck, pheasant and woodcock, silver finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, schnabel fore-end, weight 7lb. 4oz., in its carton with papers 600-800 1642 S2 P. BERETTA A 20-BORE (3IN.) S687 EL GOLD PIGEON II SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. P11753B, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels (blacking poorly re-applied in parts) with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates carved in relief with game scenes, silver finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its makers universal case 800-1,200 296

BOXLOCKS & HAMMERGUNS Boxlock Ejectors & Non-Ejectors Lots 1700-1721 Hammerguns Lots 1800-1805

298 1700 S2 H. SCHERPING A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 718, 25in. sleeved nitro barrels, the rib engraved H. SCHERPING. HOF-BUCHSENMACHER. HANNOVER, the tubes engraved with hastate flashes of acanthus scrollwork, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFTY detail (sic), the action carved in relief with trailing vines on a matt background, the underside with a vignette of a fox bringing down a hare in a woodland setting, the makers name engraved in crossed scrolling banners, the triggerguard engraved with a crowing capercaillie standing on a branch, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1/2in. ebonite extension, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a lightweight leather case 600-800

1701 S2 WILLIAM EVANS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18396 / 130658, 26in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved WILLIAM EVANS. 67A ST. JAMES S STREET. LONDON. S.W.1., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, rear lump, fore-end iron and action flats numbered 130568, triggerguard tang numbered 18396, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in its makers canvas and leather Brady guncase 1,000-1,500 1702 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 143158, circa 1973, 25in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a Conway canvas effect and leather case 800-1,200 299

1703 S2 WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15292, with extra barrels, original 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1975), rib engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178. NEW BOND ST. LONDON., and gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum; new 28in. nitro barrels (in 1974), rib engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. ENGLAND and gold-inlaid 2 at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke; scroll-back treble-grip action, toplever gold-inlaid 2 and engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EJECTOR, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard with a pointer, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 7/8in. well-figured stock, slightly cast on and including 1 7/8in. wooden extension, silver escutcheon engraved H.P. 1909, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, gold-inlaid 2 and horn finial, weight 6lb. 7oz. (original barrels) and 6lb. 11oz. (new barrels), together with the original silvers pads for both guns of the pair 800-1,200 Provenance: The vendor kindly informs us that the gun was formerly the property of Hilton Philipson, (1892-1941) elected as a National Liberal Party MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed in the 1922 General Election. He was unseated on petition in 1923 (due to a fraud involving his agent) and in the resulting byelection, was replaced by the conservative candidate and actress Mabel Philipson (1887-1951), his wife at the time. Mabel Philipson was just the third female member to serve in the House of Commons, after it became legally possible in 1918. Please see Lot 138 for the original double case, the lid outer marked H. Philipson 1704 S2 HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIK A 12-BORE MODEL 310 CS BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 76639, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with matt rib engraved HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIK, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, some pits, treblegrip action, intercepting sears, automatic safety with gold-inlaid S detail, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock with sling swivels and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. 500-700 300

1705 S2 COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. A RARE COGSWELL & HARRISON PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR TRY-GUN, serial no. 43841, 27in. Arcus-steel nitro barrels (shortened), sunken rib engraved COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 141. NEW BOND STREET. 226 STRAND. LONDON. & 26 AVENUE DE L OPERA. PARIS., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, pushforward underlever, fully articulated stock with integral wheel and external key operating adjustments, weight 6lb. 10oz. (no key) 1,500-2,000 Provenance: The Cogswell & Harrison Try-gun appears in the company s 1900 catalogue in their adverts for the Blagdon fitting range at Maldon and Colnbrook. The catalogue states that Visitors to our fitting ranges can always ensure the services of Fitters who are specialists of the first order and permanently attached to the fitting ranges and that their own try gun allowed for any length, inclination of the heel plate, bend and cast-off to be obtained Literature: Holts Auctioneers March 2011, Lot 1732 We were kindly informed by the previous vendor that this try-gun was formerly the property of the well-known and influential shot, Jack Kidwell. He used it for both private lessons and those he undertook at the West London Shooting School. The trygun was presented to the previous vendor by Jack Kidwell s son shortly after his Father s death. 301

1706 S2 COGSWELL & HARRISON A 12-BORE SANDHURST SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 64739, 30in. nitro barrels (left wall thickness below recommended minimum), he rib engraved COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. SANDHURST. 168 PICCADILLY. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the decorative sideplates engraved en suite, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz., in its makers case 850-950 1707 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MOD. 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 137219, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved WEBLEY & SCOTT. BIRMINGHAM., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/2in. stock with drop-points, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its makers canvas and leather case 1,000-1,500 302

1708 1709 1708 S2 E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. A 12-BORE HERCULES FINEST QUALITY ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7634, 25in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill rib gold-inlaid XXV, the tubes engraved with flashes of acanthus scrollwork and E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, scroll-back treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, double rolled-edge triggerguard, acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its makers lightweight tan leather case 1,500-2,000 1709 S2 WILLIAM POWELL A 12-BORE (2 3/4IN. MAGNUM) BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON / WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 15303, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35. CARRS LANE. BIRMINGHAM., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action with sideclips, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colourhardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 14oz., in a canvas and leather case 2,000-2,500 1710 S2 R. MENEGON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 00622, 27 5/8in. (70cm.) nitro barrels, the flats marked R. MENEGON, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, scoop-backed action, automatic safety, partial floral scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 5/8in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a canvas and leather universal case 400-600 303

1711 S2 WEBLEY & SCOTT A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 145804, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, scroll-engraved action retaining full original colourhardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its canvas and leather case with gold-tooled label WEBLEY & SCOTT. ESTABLISHED 1790. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND. INCORPORATING W.W. GREENER. 500-700 Provenance: The gun comes with a certificate of provenance from Webley & Scott to confirm that the gun was one of the last two hundred Model 700 guns produced by them at their Handsworth factory. The gun was completed circa 1977 and remains in virtually as new condition. 1712 S2 W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE GRADE F.H.35 FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR, serial no. 66711, 28in. Greener trademark steel nitro barrels, rib engraved W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 29 PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W. WORKS ST. MARY S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action, manual side safety, beaded border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. stock including 3/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers canvas and leather case with some accessories 600-800 304

1715 1716 1714 S2 WATSON BROS A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8325, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib (slightly loose) gold-inlaid 2 and the tubes engraved WATSON BROS. 7. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES S. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid 2, automatic safety with goldinlaid SAFE detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a canvas and leather case 500-700 1715 S2 C. HELLIS & SONS LTD. A 12-BORE (2IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4124, 26in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121 & 123. EDGWARE ROAD. HYDE PARK. LONDON. W. and gold-inlaid FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY and 1 at the breech end, 2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, toplever gold-inlaid 1, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock including 2 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 8oz., in a canvas and leather case 700-900 1716 S2 W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE BLUE ROCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 79011, 28in. Greener trademark steel nitro barrels, with raised matt rib, engraved at the breech end with a blue rock dove and W.W. GREENER. LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with matted flat-top fences, automatic side safety, elongated action engraved with border and acanthus scrollwork, brushed finish, 15 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 10oz., in its makers canvas and leather case 850-950 305

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1717 S2 FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF JOHN KINGSLEY-HEATH W. & C. SCOTT & SON A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON / WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 75463, 30in. SPECIAL STEEL.C. nitro barrels with broad, tapered file cut rib, the tubes engraved W. & C. SCOTT & SON. 78. SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON. ENGLAND., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, treble-grip action incorporating T. Southgate patent ejectors, patent no. 8239 of 24th April 1893, use number 3429, automatic safety, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttpad, white metal escutcheon initialled J K-H, bolstered fore-end wood, Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb. 9oz. 1,500-2,500 Provenance: John Kingsley-Heath was one of the last great professional white hunters to have enjoyed the fruits of Africa while much of that continent was still uncharted. He led a remarkably colourful life, seemingly undiluted by the tedious minutiae of day-to-day living, and had been, in his own words, shotup, blown-up and eaten-up in turn by various adversaries, human and otherwise. John was born 1926 in Palestine to Col. A.J. Kingsley-Heath O.B.E. a former Commissioner of Police and Attorney-General of Kenya. He was schooled in England, firstly at Monkton Coombe near Bath. With his schooling finished, he sat and passed the Regular Commission board and joined the Welsh Guards aged eighteen. He saw active service in two theatres of the war, namely France (where he was shot-up ) and Palestine (where he was blown-up by a landmine) and had attained the rank of Captain by the end of hostilities. He came home but remained a serving officer when he went up to Trinity College where he read History and Law. Always a keen sportsman, he was a Hockey Blue for the University and was later capped for England. He also loved his rugby and turned out for Blackheath regularly. It was after he came down from Cambridge that his adventures in Africa began. He was seconded to the Colonial Service with the rank of Major, first in Tanzania and then with the East African High Commission in Kenya. He travelled widely through these and neighbouring countries which only served to further whet his appetite for adventure. This appetite, coupled with his knowledge of firearms and local languages set the path for the next three decades; that of an expert outfitter, conservationist and professional hunter. It was fortunate that John s talents were so well honed to the demands of Africa. The post-war decades were a difficult time for Great Britain as she divested herself of many colonial obligations, both from pressure and design. John struck-up a firm friendship with Syd Downey and in 1956 he became a director and shareholder of Ker & Downey, in the company of Syd Downey, Donald Ker, Jack Block and Eric Rundgren. He was responsible for opening the company s offices in Tanzania and made a formal survey of the wildlife potentials of Bechuanaland and Mozambique. In tandem to this, in the early 1950s, he also farmed in partnership with 2,000 acres on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro where he reared beef cattle and grew wheat. In 1964 tourist and farming enterprises were nationalised in Tanzania and John joined forces with Lionel Palmer at Safari South Pty. Ltd. in Botswana. Safari South quickly became the largest company of its type in Southern Africa and played a major role in the development of tourism. John was appointed both an Hon. National Park Warden and Game Warden in several countries. With such a vast area to oversee, John s abilities as a pilot were terribly important and he flew over 5,000 hours, often solo and over uncharted bush with little likelihood of assistance if he d had to set down in an emergency. His reputation as a safari consultant and P.H. was beyond reproach and he accompanied many well-known people over five decades. In addition he acted as a consultant and was responsible for wildlife management on the films Hatari starring John Wayne, and Sammy Going South with Edward G. Robinson. John put his knowledge, thoughts and experiences into writing and published Hunting the Dangerous Game of Africa in 1998. The entire production run sold very quickly and the book now commands high prices on the specialist book market. John and Sue Kingsley-Heath decided to leave Africa in 1978 to educate their three boys in England. John turned his efforts back to farming and he played a major role in bringing the Texel breed of sheep into this country to bolster and improve the national flock. With the support of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, he also formed a Cornish Lamb Consortium that fought fiercely against the pricefixing and domination of the supermarkets. With one foot still firmly in Africa, he was asked to return in 1992 and was appointed Chief Park Warden of the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, and later the Assistant Director of National Parks. These were the icing on the cake for a man who was hugely respected as a conservationist, professional hunter and bon viveur of note. His store of gripping tales kept his friends enthralled and these quite often featured John K-H as the subject, either being mauled by a lion ( eaten up ) or picked up and thrown with huge force by an elephant. The very real danger often came from other humans though, and John had several scrapes with horribly corrupt officials who sought only to abuse their positions. Even as an octogenarian, John continued to host photographic safaris, usually in the company of his wife Sue and son Nigel. The Lot is accompanied by a scarce copy of John Kingsley-Heath s book HUNTING THE DANGEROUS GAME OF AFRICA, the frontispiece with a handwritten dedication to a previous owner of the gun by John Kingsley-Heath with best wishes and all success with the W + C Scott shot gun, dated 21/03/2001 307

1718 S2 ARMSTRONG & CO. A SCARCE 12-BORE BAKER PATENT SELECTIVE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 40117, 30 3/8in. nitro reproved barrels (slightly loose on action), rib engraved ARMSTRONG & CO. NEWCASTLE ON TYNE, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, left wall thickness below recommended minimum, treble-grip action incorporating William Baker patent single trigger, patent no. 2650 of 1900, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/8in. well-figured stock including 5/8in. wooden extension, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 11oz. 500-700 1718 1719 S2 A 12-BORE (2IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOT AND REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 32389, 28in. nitro barrels the rib engraved SHOT & REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. FOR TWO INCH CASES ONLY, 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, automatic safety with inlaid SAFE detail, scallop-backed action, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14in. stock including 13/16 rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 3oz. 500-700 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1933 for a Stewart 1720 S2 CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS LTD) A 12-BORE REGAL DE-LUXE XXV BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7932, 25in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill rib, gold-inlaid XXV and tubes engraved CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE STREET GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON. and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back action with slim fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid SAFE detail, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding fowl in their naturalistic habitat, the underside engraved REGAL. DE-LUXE, the triggerguard engraved with a hound on point, retaining traces of colourhardening and finish, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. 1,000-1,500 1721 1721 S2 AKKAR A 12-BORE (3 1/2IN. MAGNUM) TRIPLE CROWN TRIPLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 16392299, 32in. nitro barrels proofed for steel shot, 3 1/2in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), manual safety, non-selective single trigger, black action, the underside with the model designation, the stock, fore-end and barrels with Realtree Max-5 camouflage finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock with palm swell, sling eyes and including 1/4in. recoil pad, weight 9lb. 6oz, in its universal case Please note VAT at 20% is applicable on the hammer price. 1,000-1,500 308

1800 S2 J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 11492, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels (in 1994), retaining original rib (inscription worn), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 13oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories 1,600-1,800 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1883 for J.P. Gardner 309

1801 S2 STEPHEN GRANT & SONS A 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5927, 28 1/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 15oz. 600-800 1802 S2 S. WILLIAMS AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3287, pre-1875, 29 3/4in. (slightly shortened) nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved S. WILLIAMS. MAKER. KEIGHLEY, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, (internally pitted), faceted toplever, rebounding sidelocks with low profile hammers, full engraved with fine scrollwork and floral motifs, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and ornate horn finial, weight 6lb. 12oz. 600-800 310

1803 1805 1803 S2 JAMES BURROW A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6071, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved JAMES BURROW. MAKER. 116. FISHERGATE. PRESTON. NO. 6071, and with acanthus scroll detailing to the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, left wall at 19, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks (one hammer replaced), border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and renewed finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured stock including 1/2in. ebonite extension, fore-end with diminutive gripcatch release lever, weight 7lb. 5oz. 700-900 1804 S2 J. PURDEY A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7352, 30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, rib engraved J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON., 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, right wall thickness well below recommended minimum, action and barrels stamped 2245, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates signed PURDEY, brushed finish overall, 13 3/4in. replacement stock, fore-end slightly loose, weight 7lb. 600-800 1805 S2 PURDEY A 12-BORE 1863 (FIRST PATTERN) THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6584, 29in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON. (refreshed), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, Purdey patent thumbhole underlever, patent no. 1104 of 2nd May 1863 (first pattern) carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved PURDEY S PATENT, 14in. stock including 3/8in. extension, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its makers brass-cornered oak-lined leather case with a plethora of accessories 3,500-4,500 Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in 1863 for Lord Londesborough, and if Unsworth was correct, then this would be one of the first ten built on the 1863 patent. William Henry Forester Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough (19 June 1834 19 April 1900), known as The Lord Londesborough from 1860 to 1887, was a British peer and Liberal politician. He was also one of the main founders of Scarborough FC. 311

DIRECTIONS By Road: By Air: By Rail: SALEROOM: Saleroom Entry: GENERAL INFORMATION Follow the M4 towards London onto the A4/Great Western Road. Continue to Hammersmith Bridge Road A306, right onto A315 Hamersmith Road. There are limited parking meters available on some surrounding roads. The closest international airport is London Heathrow. From all Mainline London Terminals via the Underground and change onto the Hammersmith & City Line to Hammersmith Station. Princess Louise House, 190 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7DJ. Please call our office on +44 (0)1485 542822 prior to the sale for your name to be added to the entry list To gain entry into Princess Louise House, Hammersmith one of the following is required: Either 1. Photo ID i.e. a) Passport/Firearms Licence/Driving Licence/Warrant Card/Government ID Card or 2. Two forms of non-photographic ID i.e. a) Bank Card/Credit Card b) Utility Bill showing name and address Without these items you will not be able to enter the premises. PROOF AND CONDITION OF FIREARMS Please note that the descriptions of firearms in the catalogues are restricted to external examinations and the status of proof. Firearms are not stripped as a matter of course and it is recommended that any purchase is stripped and cleaned and that the firing and safety mechanisms are checked by a qualified gunsmith before use. Firearms sold with a Certificate of Unprovability or Proof Exemption have been examined by a Proof House but not subsequently proved. These firearms are being sold as items of interest or curiosity and are not to be considered as safe to use. A valid Section 5 authority must be produced in order to view prohibited weapons. HOLTS REQUEST THAT ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLECTION BE MADE WITHIN ONE CALENDAR MONTH FROM THE SALE. We are unable to send ammunition and cartridges by postal courier. Purchases may be collected on the day of the sale or from our gunroom in Norfolk. It may be possible by prior arrangement (minimum seven days notice) to organise a collection from a Valuation Day or delivery to a Registered Firearms Dealer.

AUCTIONEERS OF FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Please note that sporting guns, rifles and ammunition will only be released to a valid and appropriate Section 5 / Firearm / Shotgun certificate holder. LOTS MARKED: S1 are Section 1 Firearms and require a valid British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer licence to be produced before it may be released. These will bear red labels in the saleroom. S2 are Section 2 Firearms and require a valid British Shotgun Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer licence to be produced before it may be released. These will bear yellow labels in the saleroom S5 are Section 5 Firearms and require a valid Section 5 Authority to be produced before it may be viewed or released. For Section 7 buyers, please refer to Chapter 9 of the Home Office FIREARMS LAW GUIDANCE TO THE POLICE 2002 for eligibility and restrictions. Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred. Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. Antique and Obsolete Calibre weapons are sold as exempt items under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms act to be held as a curiosity or ornament only. These will bear green or blue labels in the saleroom. NOTE TO BUYERS OF AIR WEAPONS: Please be aware that air weapons post 1939 in manufacture cannot be shipped directly to a private individual under Section 32 of the 2006 VCR Act. All transfers must be on a face to face basis either directly from us or via a Registered Firearms Dealer. NOTE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS: Please be aware that items classified as Section 5 Prohibited Weapons under UK Law will incur additional shipping charges regardless of their classification outside of the UK. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR U.S. BIDDERS. Please note that under current rulings enforced by BATF any Mauser 98 actioned sporting rifle REGARDLESS OF ORIGINAL APPLICATION that has a thumb recess in the sidewall and loading-clip cut-out in the rear bridge will be refused an import permit into the United States.

AUCTIONEERS OF FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS IF YOU REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED, THERE WILL BE A CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. Please contact the Shipping Department for further details INFORMATION FOR EXPORT AGENTS (AND THEIR CLIENTS) Greg Morley-Smith (greg@holtsauctioneers.com, telephone: +44 (0) 1306 628067) is responsible for controlling Holts imports and exports. Lots marked * or ** are imported items and must be exported under Customs Procedure Code 3153000. In order for buyers to be refunded import VAT and VAT on the buyer s premium (and not to be charged Customs duty) the following practice must please be followed: The import entry number (which will be supplied by Mr Morley-Smith) has to be quoted on the Export Declaration. Further, the Declaration must show Holts Auctioneers Ltd as the exporter and Holts VAT number (731841346000). If the goods require an Export Licence, then Holts own Open General Export Licence (copy available on request) must be used. Exports should take place within 30 days of payment however, as this is often not possible please contact Mr Morley-Smith who will apply to HMRC for an extension of time (up to 2 years from the date of import). Finally, Holts goods must be declared separately if they are being shipped with goods from other suppliers. If an agent/buyer does not wish to export under Holts Licence and VAT number then no VAT will be refunded and the agent/buyer will be responsible for the duty. In this instance, Holts goods do not have to be declared separately. All non-imported items can be exported under Customs Procedure Code CPC10000001, but again, in order for the VAT on the buyer s premium to be refunded, Holts VAT number and Open Licence must be used and the goods must be declared separately if they are being shipped with goods from other suppliers. Holt s are pleased to respond to popular demand and have introduced a s and accessories. www.holtsshop.com

HOLTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS Definitions 1. The Auctioneers means Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited of Modern and Antique Guns. 2. Deliberate forgery means an imitation made with the intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age or source, which is not so described in the catalogue and which has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. The Auction 3. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of the catalogues, the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein. 4. Lots shall be held to be at the buyer s risk upon collection by, or on behalf of, the buyer. 5. Legal title shall not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with the premium has been paid in full. 6. Purchasers and vendors are in direct contract with one another in respect of each individual Lot. 7. All transactions to which the Auctioneers are a party shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. 8. Holts trade in pounds sterling GBP Conditions concerning buyers 9. Holts charges a Buyer s Premium to the buyer on the hammer price of each lot sold at the following rates: 25% up to and including 5,000 22.5% in excess of the hammer price above 5,000 VAT at the appropriate rate is applied to the Premium. 10. Buyers will be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and if required, a deposit, immediately after the fall of the hammer. 11. Where buyers bid on behalf of a third party a letter of authorisation (stating the maximum bid) from that third party must be supplied to the Auctioneers in advance. 12. Commission bids will be executed free of charge but must reach the Auctioneers by 6pm on the day preceding the sale. Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing. 13. The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and the description of each Lot. 14. Interest calculated at 2% above the base rate prevailing at National Westminster Bank PLC shall be payable at the Auctioneers discretion on any accounts not settled within 7 days of date of original invoice. Interest received on the hammer price will be remitted to the vendor concerned. 15. Items bought in the Sale are to be collected (or shipping arrangements made) within one calendar month from the Sale otherwise storage charges at the rate of 1+VAT per Lot per day will be incurred. 16. The Auctioneers shall have the discretion to re-enter items in a subsequent Sale which have been paid for but not collected within three calendar months from the Sale. The purchaser accepts that he/she becomes the vendor and that the storage charges will also be deducted from the hammer price. 17. All shipping charges will be invoiced separately. Purchasers may not withhold payment on the main invoice in order to make one payment for both. 18. By making a bid, prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these conditions. Forgeries and Disputes 19. In the event of any dispute following the sale of a Lot, the Auctioneers, only upon receipt of a written notice of the facts within three months of the sale, will investigate the claim and may rescind the sale provided that: 20. The Lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale; 21. Written proof of the forgery accompanies the Lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in light of the catalogue description the Lot is a deliberate forgery; 22. The general opinion of scholars and experts at the time of the sale would have indicated that the Lot was a deliberate forgery: or, 23. Scientific processes in existence at the time of the sale would be established that the Lot was a deliberate forgery. 24. The benefit of this condition is not assignable. CONDITIONS CONCERNING VENDORS 1 YOUR UNDERTAKINGS TO US 1.1 We are selling the Lot on your behalf as your agent and you therefore undertake to us that: 1.1.1 you are the owner of the Lot or, if you are not the owner of the Lot (whether or not you have notified us that you are acting as an agent for a principal), you are duly authorised by the owner of the Lot to sell it; 1.1.2 save as disclosed to us in writing, you sell the Lot with full title guarantee free from all liens, charges, encumbrances and third party claims; 1.1.3. you are legally entitled to sell the Lot and you are legally capable of conferring on the Buyer quiet possession of the Lot; 1.1.4 you have complied with all requirements, legal or otherwise, relating to any export or import of the Lot, all duties and taxes in respect of the export or import of the Lot have (unless otherwise agreed in writing with us) been paid and, so far as you and any principal for whom you act in relation to the Lot are aware, all third parties have complied with such requirements in the past; 1.1.5 you have notified us in writing of any material alterations to the Lot and provided us accurately with all information (including any concerns expressed by third parties relating to the authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability, quality and origin of the Lot) in relation to the Lot, or any Description of it, of which you are aware or which is in your possession or of which any principal for whom you act in relation to the Lot is aware or possesses; 1.1.6 you have notified us of all information of which you are aware or reasonably ought to be aware relating to the present or past ownerships or use of the Lot (including any association of the Lot with persons or events of note). 1.1.7 in so far as you or any principal may become aware of any information (including any concerns expressed by third parties) in relation to the Lot, or any Description of it, after this agreement has been made, you will promptly inform us of it; 1.1.8 unless you notify us in writing to the contrary at the time the Lot is delivered to us, there are no restrictions, (whether copyright or otherwise), affecting the Lot or our rights to photograph or illustrate the Lot, or reproduce (in any manner and in any media) photographs or illustrations or any text of any information or Description of, about or relating to the Lot provided by you or on your behalf. 1.2 You authorise us to give to the Buyer on your behalf the undertakings or information referred to at paragraphs 1.1.1 to 1.1.8. 2 INDEMNITIES FROM YOU 2.1 You agree to indemnify us against all claims, proceedings, liabilities, costs, expenses and losses arising from: 2.1.1 any actual or alleged breach of any undertaking or obligation by you to us, whether by act or omission or otherwise; 2.1.2 any injury, loss or damage caused to any person by you;

2.1.3 our exercising any of our rights, powers and/or duties if we have reasonable cause for believing that: 2.1.3.i we and/or you may be or are restrained by order of the court or other competent authority in respect of the Lot, or may be or are otherwise not legally entitled to sell the Lot; or 2.1.3.ii the information about the Lot given to us by you or on your behalf is inaccurate or misleading in any fraudulent respect; or 2.1.3.iii the Lot is a Forgery; 2.1.4 our receiving or recovering (or seeking to recover where you have authorised us to do so) the Purchase Price 2.2 Whenever it becomes apparent to us that the Lot is the subject of a claim by someone other than you (or that such a claim can reasonably be expected to be made), we may, at our absolute discretion, deal with the Lot in any manner which appears to us to recognise the legitimate interests of ourselves and the other parties involved and lawfully protect our position and our legitimate interests. 3 RESERVES 3.1 The Lot will be sold Without Reserve unless a Reserve has been agreed with us or we have accepted a Reserve under paragraph 3.5 or if paragraph 3.6 applies. 3.2 An agreed Reserve or the agreement that the Lot is to be sold Without Reserve cannot be altered without our written consent. 3.3 If the Property Receipt states a figure for the Reserve, that is the agreed Reserve with which the Lot will be sold. 3.4 If the Property Receipt states that the Reserve is "zero", AD, NR, "sell" or "0" or that the Lot is to be sold Without Reserve or that there is no Reserve, it is agreed that the Lot will be sold Without Reserve. 3.5 If the Property Receipt does not contain any of the statements referred to in paragraphs 3.3 or 3.4, the Lot will be sold Without Reserve unless by written notice received by us at least 24 hours prior to the start of the Sale, you ask us to place a Reserve on the Lot at a particular figure and we accept, in writing, that figure as the Reserve. 3.6 If the figure you give for the Reserve on the Property Receipt or in a notice under paragraph 3.5 exceeds the lower figure of any Estimate for the Lot which we have notified to you, we can refuse to accept it as the Reserve. If we do so, we will give you notice of this and the Lot will be offered for sale Without Reserve unless you agree that the Lot is offered for Sale at a Reserve set by us. 3.7 All Reserves will be in the currency of the country in which the Lot is to be sold. Any Reserve placed in any other currency will be converted into that currency using the mid market exchange rate at the close of business on the day before the Sale as quoted to us by National Westminster Bank Plc. 3.8 Where the Property Receipt states that we are given "discretion" in relation to the Reserve, you authorise us if we deem it necessary in order to sell the Lot (regardless of estimate) to accept bids for the Lot at up to 10% less than the Reserve. You authorise us to refuse a bid(s) from any Bidder, including from the highest Bidder, and whether or not there is a Reserve if such refusal is reasonable for the protection of your and/or our interests in the circumstances. 4 CHARGES FOR UNSOLD ITEMS 4.1 In the event of a Lot failing to reach its reserve we shall be entitled to charge you a commission of 10% (plus VAT) of the reserve price, unless we have previously agreed to an alternate charge. 5 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY 5.1. If you withdraw any Lot after the Contract has been signed, we reserve the right to recover from you any expenses incurred. 5.2 If you withdraw any Lot from sale after the Lot has been catalogued, we reserve the right to charge you a withdrawal fee of up to 35% (+ VAT) of the lower estimate (or reserve price, if there is one) plus any expenses incurred. 5.3 We retain the right to withdraw Lots at our discretion at any time for any reason. 6. LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 6.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we will assume the risk of loss or damage to Property received from the Seller where possession of such is actually taken by one of our authorised representatives or one of our employees. The risk for property placed into the possession of a third party, for onward transmission to us or to one of our authorised representatives, shall not be assumed by us until the property is actually received by one of our employees or authorised representatives. Once assumed the risk shall stay with us until:- (i) it passes to the Buyer; or (ii) if the item is unsold, when released by us direct to the seller. Where released by us via one of our authorised representatives or via a courier instructed by us (with the charge incurred reimbursed by the seller) the risk will pass to the seller only when he is in actual possession of the property. Where, under firearms licensing laws, such release can only be made to a third party, namely an RFD holder, our assumption of risk will terminate upon actual possession by that third party. Under these provisions any claim made by a seller for non-delivery / damage must be made to us within 7 days of the date of delivery or intended delivery. We will not accept liability for any claim made after this period. 6.2 Holts Auctioneers shall charge reimbursement of insurance fees at the rate of 1.5% of:- (i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold; (ii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or our reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates). 6.3 If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at our risk, the maximum amount of our liability shall be as set out in Condition 6.2(i) and (ii), as applicable, less Seller s Commission and Expenses. We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) proofing and / or repair processes; (iii) war or radioactive contamination. 7 RESIDUAL MATTERS 7.1 We act as agents only and therefore shall not be accountable to you for any sum until payment has been received from the buyer. Whilst we will use our best endeavours to obtain payment from the purchaser on your behalf, we cannot accept liability if the purchaser fails to make payment. 7.2 The seller accepts that items requiring proof before sale will be submitted to the Proof House and any work reasonably required for successful proofing will be undertaken on behalf of the seller at his cost. 7.3 Whilst we take every care in the preparation of our catalogues we cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein. 7.4 You authorise us to deduct the sale commission (at a minimum of 11.50 per lot (plus VAT)) in addition to illustration charges from the hammer price. 7.5 We shall have discretion to enter items into any one of our sales, additionally, we have the discretion to re-enter items into a subsequent sale in the event of a lot being unsold. The seller accept that the reserve will be reduced by an appropriate margin. 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