Fine Modern & Antique Arms

Lot 719 - A 24-BORE (PINFIRE) SPANISH REVOLVING SHOTGUN SIGNED CRISTOBAL ECHANIZ, EIBAR, serial no. 27, circa 1870, with 24 1/4in. octagonal barrel dove-tailed for a fore-sight (absent), the top flat at breech signed in silver inlay 'FA DE CRISTOBAL ECHANIZ, EIBAR', fluted six-shot cylinder engraved with scrolls over each chamber, open iron multi-piece engraved frame, single action mechanism with central hammer, chequered walnut straight hand butt-stock, iron heel-plate with top-spur and elongated flat-fronted trigger guard bow, no provision for fore-end, together with an exemption from proof certificate. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 720 - AN EXTREMELY RARE .450 CENTREFIRE 'COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGE' MONKEY TAIL CARBINE SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no. 331, dated for 1868, with 24in. Birmingham proofed barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', block and blade foresight and elevating ladder rearsight, modified 'monkey tail' type breech lever stamped 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT', underslung sliding breech block with inclined firing pin with attached lug (struck by an external hammer), the receiver with cutaway sides for ease of loading, standard 'monkey tail' lock with 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO' over '1868', walnut full-stock with straight-hand grip, the right side of butt with impressed supplier's stamp 'ROB'T HUGHES, UNIVERSAL FIREARMS WORKS, BIRM'M', brass furniture except one iron barrel band, complete with original clearing rod and provision for sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 721 - A 12.7mm (RIMFIRE) SWEDISH CONTRACT MODEL 1868 ROLLING-BLOCK SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 16537, circa 1870, with blued round 37 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, Carl Gustav barrel-maker's mark at breech, colour hardened rolling-block action with central hammer, the top-tang with Remington's address and patents to 1866, walnut butt-stock with carbine style heel-plate, full-length fore-end with three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended iron clearing rod, much finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 722 - A RARE BASTIN FRERES PATENT 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SLIDING-BARREL PINFIRE SPORTING GUN SIGNED J. BEATTIE, serial no. 3068, circa 1860, with twist-iron 30in. barrels signed on the top-rib 'J. BEATTIE, 205 REGENT STREET LONDON', border and scroll engraved long top-tang, border scroll and game-scene engraved back-action locks signed 'J. BEATTIE', engraved hammers with pierced noses for self extraction of the spent shells, chequered walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, engraved trigger guard bow and lower tang, integral rounded scroll engraved iron fore-end with hinged under-lever swinging back from the tip to draw forwards the barrels, the action table signed 'S. BREEDEN', finish lightly worn and stained. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 723 - A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY MARK IV SERVICE RIFLE, SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1886, with 32 1/2in. ramp-sighted and proof-marked barrel, falling-block receiver well marked with Queen's crown over 'V.R. / ENFIELD / 1886 / viewer's mark / IV / I' to right side with inspection marks over, full walnut stock with Rawalpindi roundel and Nepalese markings on stock, many parts with WD and inspection marks, Nepalese script on trigger-guard, original cleaning rod, worn, barrel band loose, forend hook sits proud of stock, stock with small losses, butt varnished, with stampings indistinct, appears to be a combination of patterns B and C, 49 1/2in. overall, with a slip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 724 - A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE CAVALRY CARBINE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated 1887, with 20 1/2in. sighted and proof-marked barrel with 'sold out of service' mark, falling block action, receiver with right side stamped with Queen's crown, 'ENFIELD / 1887 / viewer's mark / I. C. 1. / 2' with inspection and 'sold out of service' mark, bridge stamped 'S. X.' for Strengthened Extractor', full walnut stock, butt with 'BIRMINGHAM / WD / 1894' roundel and blank disc plus 'sold out of service' mark, barrel with later proof marks, refinished, receiver marks faint, rear sight with absent screw, stock heavily varnished, sight cover screws absent, cleaning rod a replacement, butt a probable replacement with filled losses around the butt-plate, 37 1/2in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

Lot 725 - JOHN MANTON, LONDON A 16-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 11664, for between 1845-49 and converted by the maker from percussion, with 29in. barrels, slightly elevated top-rib signed in script 'JOHN MANTON & SON DOVER STREET LONDON' and numbered for '2' of a pair, scroll engraved bands to breech-ends, shallow carved percussion fences and broad scroll engraved top-tang, border, scroll and game-scene engraved bar-action locks signed 'JOHN MANTON & SON' and modified from the original percussion examples (traces of colour), border and scroll engraved action body with Jones-type swing-under-lever, walnut straight-hand butt-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture, the heel-plate numbered '2' on the face, a hunting dog engraved to the trigger guard bow (concealed by the under-lever) and fully chequered walnut splinter fore-end with cross-key fastener. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

Lot 726 - A 10.35x47R (VETTERLI C/F)) VETTERLI-VITALI M70/87 BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 984R, dated for 1876, with 33in. sighted barrel numbered '492', long rear-sight calibrated to 1,800 metres, receiver with magazine cut-off to left side, four-round fixed box magazine, regulation full stock with iron furniture, traces of armoury stamps to wood, finish worn. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 727 - A .577 (SNIDER) THREE-BAND MKIII SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED ENFIELD, serial no. 113, dated for 1871, with blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech with sprung thumb-piece, plain lock with make and date and a 'V.R.' crown device at tail (lockplate lightly cleaned), walnut full-stock with brass furniture, three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended iron clearing rod, fair amount of period finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 728 - A .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY MARK III VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT (AUSTRALIA) COLONIAL SERVICE RIFLE, SIGNED B.S.A & M. Co., serial number 3193, dated 1887, with 32 1/2in. sighted and proof-marked barrel, falling-block action with slab-sided receiver marked 'S . X' (strengthened extractor) on bridge, right side marked with Queen's Crown over 'V . R / B.S.A & M.Co. / 1887 / III / I', with crown over Broad Arrow and 'V Gt / B'HAM' ownership mark, full walnut stock, butt with Birmingham and Victorian Government roundels, complete with cleaning rod, parts with inspection and WD ownership marks, heavy service wear to stock with forend losses to the sides of the cleaning rod channel. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 729 - A .310 (CADET) BSA 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' MARTINI-ACTION CADET RIFLE, serial no. 64981, circa 1914, with 25 1/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, micro adjustable rear-sight, the barrel marked 'MADE BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD.', silhouette of a kangaroo stamped to the nocksform, plain receiver signed by the makers on the left hand side and marked 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.' and 'VIC' over '26115' on the right, Martini-style under-lever action, plain walnut butt-stock with iron heel-plate, full-length fore-end and swivels for sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 730 - WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A GOOD .300 (SHERWOOD) MARTINI-ACTION ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE, serial no. 8322, circa 1914, with blued round tapering 26 1/2in. barrel signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO, LONDON' and marked 'FOR 300 SHERWOOD CARTRIDGE' and 'W.R. DETACHABLE BARREL', globe fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight marked 'PATENT' and 'No.2735/1800', blued slab-sided action with triangle trade mark to nocksform, the left side of action marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS SHERWOOD RIFLE', the right 'PATENT REMOVABLE ACTION', polished feed-ramp with cocking indicator, knurled action removal nut, chequered straight-hand walnut butt-stock with a folding adjustable peep-sight at wrist, iron furniture, chequered walnut beaver-tail fore-end and eyelets for sling, much original finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 731 - A RARE .577/.450 BOER STEYR PEABODY MARTINI HENRY, SIGNED 'STEYR', serial number R9901, dated 1882, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel with inspection marks, left side of the receiver with large OE WG monogram for Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft, with 'STEYR - 1882' in the center, opposite side marked 'AMATA ROMANA / ARMA / Md.1879' within a belt surmounted by a crown, an arrow through a 'S' and inspection marks, the serial number on the right side of the receiver, fore-end and barrel, wooden stock without roundels or cartouches on the butt, complete with sling swivels and cleaning rod, markings clear but steelwork with surface rust and some pitting, particularly to the trigger-guard, rear-sight slider frozen, 49 1/2 in. overall length. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 732 - A 13.9mm (WANZL) SINGLE-SHOT SYSTEM WANZL SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED JOS. SCHEINIGG, serial no. 862, circa 1862, with 34 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, small elevating ladder rear-sight, lift-up trapdoor breech with fixed locking lever, plain, numbered bar-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock (toe 'squared' off), iron furniture including plain trigger-guard bow and two barrel-bands, moulded iron nose-cap and swivels, original iron clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 250 - 350 GBP

Lot 733 - A .577 (SNIDER) MKII** THREE-BAND SNIDER SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED ENFIELD, rack no. 35/106, with a bayonet, the rifle dated for 1860, with blued 36 1/2in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, the receiver with flip-open breech with solid thumb-piece (traces of colour), signed and dated lock also with traces of colour, percussion style hammer, walnut full-stock with brass furniture, the spur of heel-plate with rack number, three iron barrel-bands, iron swivels and jag-ended clearing-rod, fitted with a good reproduction socket bayonet complete with black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 734 - AN 11.15mm (WERNDL) MODEL 1869 BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED WERNDL, serial no. 868, circa 1880, with sighted 33in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, rotary breech, the receiver marked 'WERNDL', plain lockplate marked with serial number, walnut three-quarter stock (repaired behind lock), iron furniture, complete with its under-barrel clearing rod, traces of finish with shallow frosting. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 735 - NOWOTNY, PRAGUE A .380 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS (.360 2 1/4in.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no 5026, circa 1880, with blued 24 5/8in. side-by-side barrels, the flat raised top-rib signed in script 'J NOWOTNY HOFBUCHSENMACHER IN PRAG', dove-tailed blade fore-sight with auxiliary pop-up bead, adjustable notch ramp-rear-sight with additional folding leaf, scroll engraved rounded action-body, the engraving extending forwards onto breech-ends and rib of barrel, engraved flip-up flush fitting peep-sight mounted into the top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action locks signed in banners 'J. NOWOTNY' on the left and 'A PRAGUE' on right, engraved dolphin-headed hammers, chequered walnut butt-stock with raised cheek-piece, iron heel-plate with central cartridge trap and moulded and carved horn tang-cover, single set triggers for both barrels, the trigger guard bow engraved with scrolls around a central panel inlaid with a gold crown over 'A', chequered walnut splinter fore-end with forward-facing chequered horn swing under-lever, cross-key barrel fastener and iron sling swivels. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 736 - A SCARCE .577/.450 ORANGE FREE STATE MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no. OVS3348, dated 1897, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' and '1897' in triangle, falling block action, slab-sided receiver marked 'MARTINI PATENT' on right and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS / OVS / 3348' on left, full walnut stock, complete with cleaning rod and sling swivels, fore-end varnished, back sight dented, cocking indicator retention screw absent, 49in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 737 - AN UNUSUAL .380 (ROOK) BOLT-ACTION CENTRAL HAMMER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED E. BREWSTER & SONS, serial no. 2778, almost certainly Belgian, circa 1885, with round tapering 26in. barrel mostly stripped of finish and fitted with a dove-tailed fore-sight and standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, the top of barrel signed 'E. BREWSTER & SONS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS & NEWMARKET', Birmingham and Liege proofs, unusual octagonal bronze receiver with polished iron bolt with turned down handle, central hammer also locking the bolt in the fired position, walnut straight hand half-stock chequered at the wrist and iron heel-plate and triggerguard. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 738 - A .25 (RIMFIRE) STEVENS 'FAVOURITE' MODEL SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, batch no. 906, circa 1915, with blued octagonal to round 24in. barrel, folding ring fore-sight, folding twin-blade rear-sight, the top-flat signed 'J. STEVENS A & T CO. CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. USA PAT. APR. 17 94', slab-sided action (the sides cleaned of finish) with under-lever operation and central hammer, period Lyman marked adjustable peep-sight to top-tang, walnut butt-stock and shaped fore-end, good amount of finish except where noted. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 739 - A 11mm ALBINI-BRAENDLIN BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 3439, dated for 1868, with 34 1/2in. in the white barrel (some staining) with block and blade front-sight and a bayonet lug on the underside, fitted with a tangent rear-sight, flip-up breech, plain unmarked back-action lock, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with nose-cap and two further barrel bands, refinished throughout, with clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 794 - J. & W. TOLLEY A CASED 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5647, circa 1880, 34in. nitro reproved 'laminated steel' barrels, the rib engraved 'J. & W. TOLLEY. MAKERS. ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.', Jones patent rotary-underlever, treble-grip action, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock including steel buttplate, fore-end with Homer 1877 patent button release, weight 13lb. 5oz., in a Brady canvas case. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 795 - FIRMIN, PARIS A FINE CASED EXHIBITION GRADE 14-BORE LEFAUCHEUX-PATENT PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 1202, circa 1865, with 30 1/2in. twist barrels, the top-rib signed 'F.P. CARON A ARQ. DE L'EMPEREUR FIRMIN SSEUR' (Firmin, successor to the Emperor's Gunmaker, F.P. Caron), St Etienne and private proofs, the bold scroll and ribbon engraved rounded action-body with Lefaucheux style forward facing under-lever and integral hinged iron fore-end with small barrel release lever, en-suite top-tang extending to the front of comb, en-suite engraved back-action locks signed around the rear of the hammers 'FIRMIN' and 'A PARIS' on the right and left locks respectively, figured unchequered walnut butt-stock with en-suite engraved iron furniture and complete with its maker's mahogany veneered presentation case profusely inlaid with brass scrolls and banding, brass corners to lid and case, the interior lined and compartmented in the continental style in red velvet, each compartment bordered in a contrasting green velvet and retaining its full suite of accessories (lock escutcheon absent). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 1 800 - 2 200 GBP

Lot 797 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .577 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 19238, for 1897, 26in. black powder only barrels with partially file-cut rib, open sights with two folding leaf sights, marked 50/150, 200 and 300 and with white metal inlaid sight lines, ramped bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON', 'WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON', (likely refreshed), removable striker discs, elongated top strap, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'CHARGES 6 DRAMS CASE 3 INCHES', 13 7/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 3/4in. recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 11lb., in a leather case. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 GBP

Lot 798 - A GOOD CASED 16-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN SIGNED MASU FRERES, LIEGE, serial no. 1985, circa 1870, with 28in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'MASU FRERES A LIEGE' (faint), bead fore-sight, rounded border and scroll engraved action with engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action locks with scenes of gamebirds in rural settings, engraved slab-sided hammers (both with small cracks forming), chequered walnut butt-stock with iron furniture, long forwards-facing swing-lever opening with up-turned tip fitting to a moulded depression in the chequered walnut splinter fore-end, traces of finish and colour remaining and complete with an English marked oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, Masu Brothers London label inside lid and together with a set of fine boxwood loading accessories, a Masu labelled mahogany loading block, brass sizer and chamber brush, primer and pin-tins with contents and an oil bottle. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 799 - OESTERR. WAFFENFABR. - GES. STEYR AN 8X56 MS 'MODEL 1908' FULL-STOCKED BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3500, for 1913, 19 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel with open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, matt top receiver ring engraved 'PATENT MANNLICHER (obscured) M. 1908', with dovetailed scope mount base, the rear of the receiver tapped for a rear mount base, set triggers, detachable rotary magazine, full length semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 1/4in. pull including ribbed steel buttplate (with trap), weight 7lb, in its full length brass-cornered leather case with Joseph Bourne & Son (incorporating Robert Hughes & Sons, James Bott & Son and Walter Edwards) gold-tooled red leather trade label, with telescopic sight mounts and 1in. rings. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 800 - A RARE 4mm PINFIRE DAGGER-REVOLVER IN A WALKING-STICK MOUNT, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, French or Belgian probably circa 1870, with blued and fluted 1 7/8in. hand-revolved six-shot barrel-group, the central axis mounted with a square-section dagger spike partially blued with flambé tongues extending towards the tip, circular action body etched with scrolled panels and with carved flush-fitting blued hammer and trigger, moulded pin-guard etched with a running band, the walnut handle carved as a stylised horse head and saddle, white metal collars to the handle and the throat of the hollow wooden stick and brass ferrule to tip. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 801 - A SCARCE .41 (RIMFIRE) WILLIAMSON PATENT DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, serial no. 6198, made by North America Firearms Company, Philadelphia, circa 1868, with iron slide forwards barrel marked on the left side 'WILLIAMSON'S PAT OCT 2 1866 NEW YORK', American scrolls engraved to backstrap and breech, flat sighting plane engraved with an arrow and fitted with a blade fore-sight, brass frame, walnut full-stock with chequered birdshead butt and guarded trigger with engraved bow and finial. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 802 - A .41 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON ARMS CO. DOUBLE DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, batch no. 171, type II (or model 3) variation for between 1888-1911, with nickel-plated 3in. barrels, raised rib with integral fore-sight, the rib signed 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y.', nickel-plated receiver with blued barrel lock and spur trigger, central hammer and chequered gutta-percha semi birdshead grips, much plated finish remaining and good hinge. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 803 - A 9mm PINFIRE J. CHAINEUX PATENT TWELVE-SHOT TRIPLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 2, circa 1870, with octagonal to round 5 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, the top-flats of breech engraved with broad-leaf foliage panels, the left side flat signed 'J. CHAINEUX BREVETE', further foliage panels engraved to the barrel-mount, frame and around the plain cylinder, side loading gate with external spring, triple-action guarded trigger, chequered bag-shaped grips (rubbed smooth) and en-suite engraved backstrap with lanyard ring at heel. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 250 - 350 GBP

Lot 804 - A FACTORY ENGRAVED .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT HOUSE or 'CLOVER-LEAF' POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 2092, for first year of production, 1871, with round nickel-plated 2 7/8in. barrel signed 'COLT'S HOUSE PISTOL HERTFORD CT. USA', moulded fore-sight and top-strap with sighting groove, nickel-plated borderline and American scroll engraved frame, distinctive four-shot 'clover-leaf' cylinder (some plating loss and corrosion), spur trigger and exposed hammer, smooth walnut birdshead grips, a strong amount of plated finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 500 - 800 GBP

Lot 805 - A RARE 5mm CLEMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET PISTOL SIGNED HEINEMEYER, serial no. 2, similar to a Le Monobloc by Jules Jacquemart of Liege with a one piece frame and barrel unit, concealed internal 2in. barrel, cocking piece to rear, moulded hard rubber grips, possibly a prototype, the left side of receiver marked 'KONSTRUKTION HEINEMEYER', refinished with some mild pitting below bluing, action at fault. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 806 - A 7mm PINFIRE POCKET PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1865, with blued and fluted micro-rifled six-shot 1 7/8in. barrel group, colour hardened open frame engraved with borders and scrolls (traces of colour hardening), exposed folding trigger and spurless hammer (floorplate absent from underside of action), chequered walnut cranked bag-shaped grip and ejector rod stored in heel. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 250 - 350 GBP

Lot 807 - A .32 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON ELLIOT PATENT NICKEL-PLATED FOUR-BARRELLED DERRINGER PISTOL, serial no. 22364, circa 1874, with 3 3/8in. barrel group, the false rib on the left hand side signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y.', the right 'ELLIOT'S PATENTS MAY 29 1860 - OCT 1 1861', release latch below barrel group, open hinged frame with concealed striker, flared grip with smooth moulded hardwood inserts and ring trigger, strong amount of apparently original nickel finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 808 - AN EARLY .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT HOUSE or 'CLOVER-LEAF' POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 275, for first year of production, 1871, with round blued 2 7/8in. barrel signed 'COLT'S HOUSE PISTOL HERTFORD CT. USA', moulded fore-sight and top-strap with sighting groove, brass frame (possibly originally nickel-plated), distinctive four-shot 'clover-leaf' cylinder (bluing worn), spur trigger, exposed hammer and smooth walnut birdshead grips. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 809 - A SCARCE .41 (RIMFIRE) WILLIAMSON PATENT DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, serial no. 677, made by North America Firearms Company, Philadelphia, circa 1868, with iron slide forwards barrel marked on the left side 'WILLIAMSON'S PAT OCT 2 1866 NEW YORK' (some shallow pitting), American scrolls engraved to backstrap and breech, flat sighting plane engraved with an arrow and fitted with a blade fore-sight, brass frame, walnut full-stock with chequered birdshead butt and guarded trigger with engraved bow and finial, complete with a later manufacture percussion converter. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 810 - AN EXTREMELY GOOD 8mm (STEYR) ROTH-STEYR M1907 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 40475, military marks for 1910, with 5 1/2in. concealed barrel, flat sighting rib signed 'WAFFENFABRIK STEYR' and fitted with a dove-tailed fore-sight, fixed rear-sight, blued receiver with cocking piece to rear and moulded charger guide, blued frame with internal magazine and solid lanyard loop to heel, semi double-action trigger and grooved walnut grips, the right grip with a vacant steel roundel, the whole appearing in unissued condition with virtually all its factory blued finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 2 000 - 2 500 GBP

Lot 811 - A GOOD .44 (RIMFIRE) CONNECTICUT ARMS HAMMOND PATENT BULLDOG SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1870, with blued 4in. sighted octagonal barrel, (some thinning and streaking to finish), the top flat stamped 'CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF. CO. NAUBUC CONN', colour hardened moulded receiver, the swing sideways breech with 'PATENTED OCT 25,1864', sheath trigger and two piece chequered hard rubber grips, little used condition. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 812 - A RARE .32 (RIMFIRE) WILLIAM MARSTON THREE-BARRELLED DERRINGER, serial no. 1453, circa 1865, with 3in. reblued superposed barrel group tipping downwards to load, brass frame stamped 'WM. W. MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864', rotary chamber indicator on the left-side of frame, sheath trigger, two piece rosewood grips with squared butt. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 813 - A .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT No3 THUER'S PATENT DERRINGER PISTOL WITH LATER DELUXE ENGRAVING, serial no. 24235, circa 1880, with 2 1/2in. reblued barrel with '-COLT-' engraved and inlaid in gold to the centre and decorated with a gold band at the muzzle, both sides of the barrel engraved with large panels of American scroll engraving in the correct period style extending almost to the muzzle, white metal fore-sight, gilded brass frame and backstrap engraved en suite, reblued spur trigger and hammer and two piece walnut birdshead grips concealing the serial number on frame. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 814 - A .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT No.1 DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, serial no. 846, probably first year of manufacture, 1870, with ovoid iron rotate-to-load 2 1/2in. barrel (cleaned of finish), the flat sighting plane signed 'COLT'S PT FA. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT USA' and 'No.1'. applied crescent fore-sight, scroll engraved flourish at breech, silver plated iron frame with semi-exposed hammer (traces of colour) and blued chequered spur trigger, the sides of frame with further scroll engraving and small chequered oval panels to the integral grip-piece. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 815 - A SCARCE 11.5mm (WERDER) MODEL 1869 SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL, serial no. 408, dated for 1872, with octagonal to round 8in. barrel, ramp and blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to the back of the receiver, slab-sided falling-block action opened by an auxiliary trigger within the guard and closed and cocked via a thumb lever to the rear-right of the receiver, the lower right hand side of the receiver marked '2.S.R.2.11', walnut grip (some heavy bruising), chip at lower edge, iron cap and central lanyard ring. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 816 - A GOOD .32 (RIMFIRE) SLOCUM PATENT FRONT-LOADING POCKET REVOLVER SIGNED BROOKLYN ARMS COMPANY, serial no. 4569, circa 1863, with 3in. round blued barrel, the top stamped 'B. A. CO PATENT APRIL 14TH 1863', bead fore-sight, shallow narrow sighting groove to the top-strap, foliate engraved silver-plated brass frame with sheath trigger and two piece smooth rosewood grips, five shot cylinder of a unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes with cutouts in the cylinder, the tubes sliding forward one at a time over a fixed rod on the right-side to expose, load and eject, complete with a period belt-holster. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 818 - A GOOD .30 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON-SMOOT NEW MODEL No2 POCKET REVOLVER, 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, spur trigger and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the whole retaining the majority of its original factory nickel finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

Lot 819 - A GOOD .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT No1 DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, serial no. 3685, circa 1871, with ovoid iron rotate-to-load 2 1/2in. barrel retaining virtually all its plated finish, the flat sighting plane signed 'COLT'S PT FA. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT USA' and 'No.1', applied crescent fore-sight, scroll engraved flourish to the sides of the iron frame (traces of colour) with colour-hardened semi-exposed hammer and chequered spur trigger, the sides and rear of frame with small chequered oval panels to the integral grip-piece. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 820 - A RARE .38 (RIMFIRE) COLT ROUND BARREL POCKET NAVY WITH EJECTOR REVOLVER, serial no. 8294, converted from percussion between 1873-75, with nickel-plated 4 1/2in. barrel, single line signature to top of barrel, rammer aperture plugged, stepped five-shot cylinder with roll engraved scene, applied standing breech with hinged loading gate, plated open frame stamped with 1871 & 2 patent dates, plated grip-straps and trigger guard, one-piece smooth walnut grip (small loss to left toe), strong amount of plated finish remaining, all matching numbers except un-numbered wedge. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 821 - A RARE .44 (RIMFIRE) SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL RUSSIAN TURKISH CONTRACT REVOLVER, serial no. 120 (W), circa 1874, with blued 7in. barrel, the sighting rib signed and marked with patent dates to 1869, long ejector housing, blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, break-open frame with automatic ejection, blued fluted cylinder, blued frame (not altered from central fire), colour-hardened spurred trigger-guard bow, replacement smooth walnut grips, the whole well refinished, (barrel 'purpled'), the heel of butt stamped with a 'W' mark below the serial number. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 3 500 - 4 500 GBP

Lot 822 - A .41 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON DOUBLE-DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, serial no. 259, late production circa 1900, with blued 3in. over-under barrels (finish faded), the sighting rib signed 'REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.', top hinge in good condition, open iron frame (finish lost), exposed hammer, spur trigger and chequered gutta-percha birdshead grips. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 823 - A .30 (RIMFIRE) FOUR-BARRELLED DERRINGER PISTOL SIGNED C. SHARPS, serial no. 7506, circa 1865, with blued 3in. barrel cluster, brass frame marked 'C.SHARPS & CO PHILADA. PA' on the right hand side in a circle and 'C.SHARPS PATENT 1859' on the left (minimal traces of silver plating), exposed hammer with indexing nose, push button barrel release to fore-end tip and smooth flared walnut grips. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 824 - A .38 (RIMFIRE) WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY REVOLVER, serial no. 2353B, circa 1875, with plated octagonal 5in. barrel marked 'WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT U.S.A.' and 'PAT MAY 23 1871' (the latter rubbed and barely legible), solid plated frame with push-up release catch for the cylinder arbor/ejector rod combined, plated and fluted five-shot cylinder, spur trigger and exposed hammer and walnut birds-head grips, much apparent original nickel plating remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 826 - A .38 (RIMFIRE) COLT POCKET NAVY 3 1/2IN. ROUND SOLID BARREL WITHOUT EJECTOR REVOLVER, serial no. 315567, almost certainly built from new parts between 1873-75 as opposed to converted, with nickel-plated round 3 1/2in. barrel, two line signature to top of barrel, stepped five-shot cylinder with roll engraved scene, applied standing breech without a loading gate, plated open frame stamped with 1871 & 72 patent dates, silver-plated grip-straps and trigger guard (losses to plating), one-piece smooth walnut grip, strong amount of plated finish remaining except where noted, all matching numbers except wedge. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 827 - AN ENGRAVED .30 (RIMFIRE) MARLIN XXX STANDARD POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 282, circa 1873, with plated round 3in. tip-up barrel, raised sighting rib with crescent fore-sight and marked 'XXX STANDARD 1872', the left side of barrel 'J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN CT USA PAT JULY 1 1873', under-barrel spigot for removal of cases, short half-fluted cylinder, plated brass frame with open scroll engraving (almost certainly factory) and chequered gutta-percha grips, strong amount of plated finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 700 - 900 GBP

Lot 828 - A .44 (RIMFIRE) CONNECTICUT HAMMOND PATENT BULLDOG SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1870, with blued 4in. sighted octagonal barrel, (some thinning and streaking to finish), the top flat stamped 'CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF. CO. NAUBUC CONN', colour hardened moulded receiver, the swing sideways breech with 'PATENTED OCT 25,1864', sheath trigger and two piece chequered walnut grips, much faded finish remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 898 - A GOOD 12mm (PINFIRE) LEFAUCHEUX PATENT REVOLVER, serial no. 69674, in a later case, circa 1875, with round blued 6 3/16in. barrel signed on the left side of barrel throat 'E. LEFAUCHEUX. INVR. BREVETE', applied raised blued sighting rib with wishbone top-strap, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, blued six-shot cylinder with ratchet locking and open scroll engraving, scroll engraved action (traces of colour), double action mechanism, angled chequered walnut grip with lanyard ring to the engraved domed heel-plate, guarded trigger and plunge ejector, much original finish remaining and in a later oak casing lined and compartmented in green baize together with some inert reproduction rounds, a brass double cavity mould (possibly period) and a later turn-screw and cleaning rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 899 - A .41 (RIMFIRE) COLT No3 THUER'S PATENT DERRINGER VEST PISTOL, no visible serial number, in a reproduction book casing, circa 1875, with blued 2in. barrel marked 'COLT' in block letters to the top, applied crescent fore-sight, open nickel-plated frame, spur trigger and exposed hammer and smooth walnut birdshead grips, much finish throughout and together with a good reproduction casing in the form of a book entitled 'Little Wonder' and lined in mustard coloured velvet. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 350 - 550 GBP

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