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Auction date Thursday, 9 November 2023 10:30 - 17:30 GMT
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Head of Sale:

Adam Chapman

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Total lots: 274

A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK HUNTING GUN
Lot 145 Unsold
A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK HUNTING GUN
over 5ft long, originating from India, circa late 18th to early 19th century, depicted on the stock is the shooting of a tiger which in turn is chasing a variety of game along the full length of the barrel, the lock movement works free and easy, overall condition is very good, with just age related wear and chips to the paint in some areas

For a similar example see The Met Art Museum, NYC.
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Estimate: £400 - £600
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE
Lot 146 Sold
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE
the wooden stock stamped '7 1882', showing this was probably issued in 1882, the lock plate stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfield 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, the near sight has a leather protector in place

A rare gun, being one of the first batch produced. Overall, it is in very good condition, with some expected marks to the wood and light pitting to the metal. The gun has been oiled and looked after.
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE TO 4TH DRAGOON GUARDS
Lot 147 Sold
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE TO 4TH DRAGOON GUARDS
the wooden stock stamped '4 D G' showing this was issued to the 4th Dragoon Guards, the lock plate is stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfield 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, a rare gun being one of the first batch produced, the near sight has a leather protector in place, it shows signs of extensive service and has rust in places
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £400 - £800
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE
Lot 148 Sold
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE
the wooden stock is stamped '7 1882', showing this was probably issued in 1882, the lock plate is stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfiled 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, a rare gun, being one of the first batch produced, the near sight has a leather protector in place, in very good condition, with some expected marks to the wood and light pitting to the metal, the gun has been oiled and looked after
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
COLLECTING A PARKER & HALE MUZZLE LOADING .451 BLACK POWDER RIFLE
Lot 149 Unsold
A PARKER & HALE MUZZLE LOADING .451 BLACK POWDER RIFLE
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel and brass-tipped ramrod and brass buttplate, stamped to the lock with the maker's details, no. H548, 132cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. The buyer must provide a valid UK firearms licence with corresponding calibre present.
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
ANTONIO ZOLI: A 20 BORE BLACK POWDER MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE
Lot 150 Sold
ANTONIO ZOLI: A 20 BORE BLACK POWDER MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE
with walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel ramrod and brass butt plate, no. 19450, 123cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. The buyer must provide a valid firearms licence with the corresponding bore present on the certificate.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A PERCUSSION CAP MUSKET
Lot 151 Sold
A PERCUSSION CAP MUSKET
19th century, with walnut stock, brass trigger guard and steel ramrod, the barrel stamped "286-2000", 134cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A SPRINGFIELD 1873 TYPE RIFLE
Lot 152 Sold
A SPRINGFIELD 1873 TYPE RIFLE
we believe this to be a hybrid rifle, and it looks to have a French maker mark of Etienne

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN JEZAIL MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN
Lot 153 Unsold
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN JEZAIL MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN
wooden stock and decorative barrel, 256.5cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN JEZAIL MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN
Lot 154 Unsold
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN JEZAIL MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN
wooden stock and decorative barrel, around 17.8cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A RAMROD AND SWAGGER STICK
Lot 155 Sold
A RAMROD AND SWAGGER STICK
the ramrod looks to be from a 19th century rifle, the swagger stick made of dark wood with a floral pattern white metal top
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £10 - £20
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
AN 1822 WILLIAM IV PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD
Lot 156 Sold
AN 1822 WILLIAM IV PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD
1822 pattern, the sword shows overall signs of age and use, the grip and wire are complete, with some loss of gilt to the pommel and guard, the blade 82.6cm, etched but faded, the maker looks to be 'Wilson', the blade shows signs of pitting consistent with age, the leather scabbard retains all the fittings but is brittle in places, overall a solid example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A GEORGE VI NAVAL SWORD MADE BY H. SIGLEY OF NEW COMPTON STREET LONDON
Lot 157 Sold
A GEORGE VI NAVAL SWORD MADE BY H. SIGLEY OF NEW COMPTON STREET LONDON
the blade 77.5cm long, slight pitting in certain areas over the etching, overall a good example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER SWORD
Lot 158 Sold
1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER SWORD
blade length 88.9cm, unmarked, the scabbard has a proof mark of the Military Arrow and 'M9LE', this is a good example, which shows wear consistent with age

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
FRENCH BRIQUET SWORD MODEL 1767
Lot 159 Sold
FRENCH BRIQUET SWORD MODEL 1767
brass handle and "D"-shaped guard, the sword dated 1832 on the spine, with the rest of the engraving being faint, this sword may have seen service in the Crimean War, the blade just over 58.4cm and shows signs of use, it is a good, solid example overall, missing the scabbard

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £80
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A FRENCH HEAVY CAVALRY CUIRASSIERS SWORD
Lot 160 Unsold
A FRENCH HEAVY CAVALRY CUIRASSIERS SWORD
the blade proof marked Krantz, Bick & Lobstein, in overall great condition, as is the handle and rest of the sword, the scabbard has light pitting, which is normal due to its age, the spine of the blade has 'Mf Ture Imp du Klugenthal October 1813' along it, the blade has been well cared for and is free of any damage, an excellent example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £600 - £800
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
TWO FRENCH BAYONETS
Lot 161 Sold
TWO FRENCH BAYONETS
Chassepot Bayonet dated1871 with brass handle, good clean condition; and a French Gras Bayonet, scabbard is pitted and blade is average (2)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
THREE FRENCH BAYONETS
Lot 162 Sold
THREE FRENCH BAYONETS
including a Chassepot Bayonet with brass handle, average condition; a French Gras Bayonet, scabbard is pitted and blade is average; and a Lebel Bayonet, blade in good condition, scabbard and quillon heavily pitted (3)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £60 - £80
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A CHASSEPOT BAYONET
Lot 163 Sold
A CHASSEPOT BAYONET
with a wood and brass-tipped handle, the double-edged blade 62cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A FRENCH XI LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD
Lot 164 Unsold
A FRENCH XI LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD
dated1834, with brass three-bar hilt and large brass langets, the grip still has all the leather present but is worn in places, there are inspection and armourer marks on the blade and handle, the spine is dated 1834, the scabbard looks to have been repainted, the curved blade is 87.6cm long and is in good condition, overall a fine example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £400 - £600
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER
Lot 165 Sold
A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER
the blade 88.9cm long, total length 113.03cm, the grip made from some type of reptile skin, possibly snake

We believe this sword to be 18th Century, although it could be later.

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A PAIR OF SPANISH FENCING SWORDS
Lot 166 Sold
A PAIR OF SPANISH FENCING SWORDS
circa 20th Century, made in Madrid, Spain

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £20 - £40
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A MODEL 1860 US LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE
Lot 167 Sold
A MODEL 1860 US LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE
produced by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts and stamped as such on the ricasso, dated 1865 with proof mark JCW on the pommel, brass hilt which consists of three rings, the leather grip is worn, and the wire is missing, the scabbard is steel and shows signs of pitting, and its use is consistent with age, the blade 88.9cm long and has been kept oiled, a nice late Civil War example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
A MODEL 1860 US LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE
Lot 168 Sold
A MODEL 1860 US LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE
produced by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts and stamped as such on the ricasso, the sword dated 1865, proof mark of CWC on the pommel, brass hilt which consists of three rings, the leather grip is worn, and the wire is missing, the scabbard is steel and shows signs of pitting, its use is consistent with age, the blade 35" long, and has been kept oiled, in good condition, a nice late Civil War example
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 November 2023
9 November 2023

Total lots: 274

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