WEDNESDAY 4th JUNE 2008
EDGED WEAPONS & ANTIQUE GUNS
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| 920 The Black Watch, Royal Highlanders of Canada, Highlanders Officer’s sword by Wilkinson. A scarce EIIR example of the Scottish Highland pattern sword. The straight doubled edged blade with central fuller is etched with a Crowned EIIR Cypher and panels of thistles. The reverse with the regimental badge and title. The forte with the Wilkinson’s logo, blade numbered 8369. Full nickel plated basket guard with pierced heart panel design enclosing a simulated shagreen grip with twist silver wire binding. Retaining full buff leather and scarlet faced lining and crimson tassel. Housed in brown leather scabbard with plated chape. One or two small moth holes to scarlet lining, otherwise near parade condition. VGC (£350 - £500) |
| 921 Royal Scots Officer’s sword by Wilkinson. A scarce Victorian example of the Scottish Highland 1831 pattern sword. The straight doubled edged blade with central fuller is etched with a reverse entwined VR Cypher, panels of thistles, regimental title and armorial crest. To the forte the Wilkinson’s logo and crest. Blade numbered 35626 (1898). Full nickel plated basket guard with pierced heart panel design enclosing a shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Retaining full buff leather and scarlet faced lining and crimson tassels. Housed in nickel scabbard. The sword appears to have been professionally refurbished by Wilkinson. A little wear, few moth holes to scarlet cloth, but remains in near parade condition. (£350 - £500) |
| 922 Scottish. Seaforth Highlanders Field Officer’s sword. A scarce Edward VII example retailed through Hobson of London, blade no. M2781. The blade etched with thistle devices, regimental device and title “Duke of Albany’s Highlanders” surmounted by a crown, Reverse with full length etched decoration of regimental battle honours, the last for Chitral. Complete with Field Officer’s special pattern pierced honeysuckle guard with scarlet liner, blue silk edging, shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in nickel plated scabbard. A little age wear overall GC (£350 - £500) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 67 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”. |
| 923 Huntingdon Militia brass hilted hanger. A good example of the 1751 pattern. The single edged curved fullered blade bears running wolf armourer’s stamp, also central initials “SH” to both sides of the blade Solid brass hilt with three bar open guard, the grip is of a spiral design; ball pommel. The shell guard is engraved “M. Huntingdon 1/16”. GC, sword cut to the back of the guard. (£180 - £220) |
| 924 18th Century Continental Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 21 1/2 inch straight single edged blade with single fuller. Stamped to both side with Fleur de Lis armorer’s mark. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. This with embossed decoration depicting a hunting scene. The guard is also decorated with figures. Retaining original stag horn grip. Scabbard absent. Overall GC brass polished. Light pitting to the blade. (£150 - £200) |
| 925 18th Century Continental Hunting Sword This example with a 21 1/2 inch straight single edged blade with a wide fuller. faint etched decoration including a squirrel The hilt with single cross guard this decorated with dog head quillons. The square tapering walnut grip with chequered decoration and a stepped pommel. Scabbard absent. Overall GC brass polished. Light pitting and staining to the blade. (£150 - £200) |
| 926 18th Century Continental Hunting Sword This example with a 23 1/2 inch slightly curved single edged blade with a wide fuller and engraved floral decoration. The hilt with single silver cross guard (Continental silver marks) The grip is of polished horn, with bone and silver mounted pommel. Scabbard absent. Overall GC silver worn thin in parts of the guard. Light pitting and staining to the blade. (£150 - £200) |
| 927 18th Century Continental Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 22 1/2 inch straight single edged blade with single fuller. Stamped to both side with fleur de lis armorer’s mark. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. This with embossed decoration depicting a hunting scene, with figures on horseback. The guard is also decorated with figures. Retaining original dark stag horn grip. Scabbard absent. Overall GC brass polished. some pitting to the blade. (£150 - £200) |
| 928 18th Century Continental Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 25 inch slightly curved single edged blade with single fuller. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. Retaining original stag horn grip, with rounded brass pommel. Scabbard absent. Overall GC staining to the blade and edge knocks. (£150 - £200) |
| 929 18th Century Continental Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 25 inch slightly curved single edged blade with single fuller. Stamped to both sides with running wolf armourer’s mark. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. Fitted with a plain polished wood grip. Scabbard absent. Overall GC staining to the blade and edge knocks. (£150 - £200) |
| 930 18th Century Continental steel Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 26 1/2 inch slightly curved single edged blade with single fuller. Stamped to both sides with running wolf armourer’s mark. The steel mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. Retaining staghorn grip. Scabbard absent. Overall GC staining to the blade and light pitting. (£150 - £200) |
| 931 18th Century Continental Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 22 inch straight single edged flat blade. Stamped to both side with an armourer’s mark of a crescent and three stars. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. This with embossed decoration depicting a hunter. The guard is also decorated with figures. Retaining original stag horn grip. Scabbard absent. Overall GC brass polished. blade with heavy pitting. (£150 - £200) |
| 932 18th Century Continental Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 22 inch slightly curved single edged flat blade. Stamped to both side with an armourer’s mark. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. This with embossed decoration depicting a hunter. The guard is also decorated with figures. Retaining original stag horn grip, with flat brass pommel embossed with four heads. Scabbard absent. Overall GC brass polished. blade with light pitting (£150 - £200) |
| 933 18th Century Continental Sawback Bladed Brass Mounted Hunting Sword This example with a 24 inch slightly curved single blade, with sawback edge. The brass mounted hilt with single bar guard and a shell guard. Retaining original stag horn grip, with domed brass pommel. Scabbard absent. Overall GC brass polished. blade with pitting (£180 - £220) |
| 934 18th Century Hunting Hanger Sidearm possibly American War of Independence Period. This steel mounted example has a 1 1/2 wide blade at the forte and a length of 21 inches. Straight single edged. The hilt with a plain steel single bar knuckle guard and cross guard. Retaining original staghorn grip. Scabbard absent. Heavy pitting to steel. (£150 - £200) |
| 935 1751 Officer’s Militia Pattern Sword. A scarce example of the 1751 pattern. The double edged straight blade, is with central fuller. The solid brass hilt is with single bar guard, the grip is of a brass spiral design, with ball pommel. The shell guard is engraved TW31. Blade length 26 inches. Some age wear with pitting to the blade GC (£150 - £200) |
| 936 Edwardian Northumberland Fusiliers Regimental Pattern Attributed Officer’s Sword by Wilkinson. A scarce example of regimental pattern by Wilkinson. carried by Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle, who died whist serving in India 1906. The blade is etched with the regimental device, Battle Honours of the Regiment the last being Afghanistan 1878-80. The blade also with etched entwined initials “MMC” To the forte the cutler’s details of Wilkinson and the blade number 39452. The hilt is of the infantry pattern, incorporating an EVIIR cypher and mounted with a silvered regimental device. The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Complete with original polished steel scabbard and bullion sword knot. The sword remains in near parade condition VGC. (£300 - £350) The sword is attributed to Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle. He was born in 1884 and educated at Harrow, where he was for two years in both the Cricket and Football Elevens. This he carried forward to Sandhurst which he entered in 1902 where he was Captain of both teams. Gazetted to the Northumberland Fusiliers in 1904 he joined the 1st Bn at Mauritius Promoted to Lieutenant in February 1905 he was attached to the Durham Light Infantry serving at Lucknow, it was here that he became ill and in May 1906 died. His obituary appeared in the regimental journal the St George Gazette June 1906 and was accompanied by a photograph of Lt Carlisle in uniform with sword. |
| 937 Edwardian Northumberland Fusiliers Regimental Pattern Attributed Levée Officer’s Sword A scarce example of regimental pattern, carried by Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle, who died whist serving in India 1906. The levée 3/4 inch blade is etched with the regimental device, battle honours of the regiment, the last being Khartoum. To the forte the retailer’s details of W.Cater & Co. The hilt is of the infantry pattern, incorporating an EVIIR cypher and mounted with a silvered regimental device. The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in original polished steel scabbard, complete with both leather and bullion sword knots. The sword remains in near parade condition VGC. (£250 - £300) The sword is attributed to Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle. He was born in 1884 and educated at Harrow, where he was for two years in both the Cricket and Football Elevens. This he carried forward to Sandhurst which he entered in 1902 where he was Captain of both teams. Gazetted to the Northumberland Fusiliers in 1904 he joined the 1st Bn at Mauritius Promoted to Lieutenant in February 1905 he was attached to the Durham Light Infantry serving at Lucknow, it was here that he became ill and in May 1906 died. His obituary appeared in the regimental journal the St George Gazette June 1906 and was accompanied by a photograph of Lt Carlisle in uniform with sword. |
| 938 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s sword by Wilkinson. A scarce George V example of the Scottish Highland 1831 pattern sword. The straight doubled edged blade with central fuller is etched with a GVR Cypher, panels of thistles, regimental title and initials A.P.I To the forte the Wilkinson’s logo and crest; blade numbered 59297. Full nickel plated basket guard with pierced heart panel design enclosing a shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Retaining full buff leather and scarlet faced lining and crimson tassels. Housed in nickel scabbard. and accompanied by a second field service scabbard leather with nickel chape. The overall condition is good, but with minor age and service wear. The thread to the tang of the blade is worn. (£400 - £500) Alexander Peter Imlay was born 1st February 1885 at Comongin South Station, Bulloo River; the son of Alexander William Imlay, station manager, and his wife Emma Carbery, née Woodlands. He was educated at Crown Street Superior Public School, Sydney and became a commercial traveller. He married Edith Henrietta Murray at the Marrickville Presbyterian Church on 22nd December 1909. Thereafter he went to Adelaide as a mercantile manager for Arthur Cook & Sons. He had served in the New South Wales Scottish Rifles from 1901 to 1908. 1st July 1914 Alexander joined the 75th (Hindmarsh) Infantry, Australian Military Forces at Adelaide and commissioned into 16th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force on 29th September. He embarked for Egypt on 22nd December 1914. Promoted Lieutenant 25th March 1915. He landed at Gallipoli on 26th April 1915 and was involved in heavy fighting. Seriously wounded on 2nd May, he was evacuated to England. Recovered, he rejoined his battalion as company commander at Gallipoli on 31st October. Promoted Captain 20th January 1916 in Egypt and in March transferred to the 48th Battalion as second-in-command and gained his Majority. Between March and June, as part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, he was involved in operations against the Turks in the Sinai Desert. Wounded on 13th May, he was hospitalised for two weeks before embarking for France on 2nd June. Between June and November in France and Belgium Imlay engaged in operations at Houplines, Fleurbaix, Pozières (where he was wounded but remained on duty), Mouquet Farm, Wytschaete, Flers and Gueudecourt. On 1st March 1917 he transferred to the 47th Battalion as second-in-command and after the 1st Battle of Bullecourt on 11 April was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He took command of the battalion on 20th April following the wounding of Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Lewis and was promoted temporary lieutenant-colonel. On 12th October at Paschendale he was severely wounded by shellfire and was evacuated to England; for his 'gallantry and conspicuous bravery' he was awarded a Bar to his DSO. Returning to France on 4th February 1918, he was again wounded on 5 April at Dernancourt but remained on duty. In May the 47th Battalion was disbanded and Imlay, who had been four times mentioned in dispatches, was given command of the 12th Training Battalion at Codford, Wiltshire, England. He remained with this unit until it was disbanded in February 1919. His A.I.F. appointment was terminated in August after his return to Australia. Alexander Imlay was promoted major in the A.M.F. in August 1920 and transferred to the reserve of officers as lieutenant-colonel in October. Next year he joined the Gordon Highlanders, as a Captain and in 1930, after a period of secondment, transferred to the Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Promoted Major in 1935, he retired in 1937 but was reappointed in 1940 as major (honorary Lieutenant-Colonel) for service during World War II. He died on 23 April 1959 at Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland, survived by his wife and children |
| 939 Gordon Highlander Field Officer’s Hilt. A rare example of the regimental pattern carried by Field Officers The nickel plated guard incorporating the regimental device. Complete with scarlet and buff leather lining ... Shagreen grip, with twist wire binding ... pommel and backstrap ... Crimson tassel. Little wear to the plating GC. (£80 - £120) From the sword of Captain A..P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 940 Highland Officer’s Sword Basket. An example of the regulation pattern 1831 basket. Nickel plating worn to parts with rusting. ... Accompanied by two alternative cross guards, HLI and Seaforth Highlanders. ... Broadsword field service scabbard. Brown leather with nickel chape. Little age wear. GC (4 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 941 WW1 4th Bn Middlesex Regiment Warrant Officer’s Issue Sword By Wilkinson. A scarce and unusual example, possibly worn by a Warrant Officer. The sword conforms to the Infantry Officer’s regulation pattern, the blade with etched decoration including a crowned GVR Cypher. The forte with cutlers details of Wilkinson London. The back edge of the badge with issue stamps “9/13” plus WD Arrow. The guard with GVR cypher and further stamping “11-14 4MD 153”. Shagreen grip retaining twist wire binding. Housed in polished field service scabbard, this again with issue stampings. Little staining to the blade near VGC. (£100 - £120) |
| 942 Edwardian 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons Officer’s sword by Wilkinson A good post 1901 heavy cavalry pattern. The single edged slightly curved blade is with etched to the obverse with a crowned reversed EVIIR cypher and initials reverse entwined S.J.S. The reverse etched in detail with the regimental device and title “6th Inniskilling Dragoons”. The forte bears the cutler’s details of Wilkinson London with blade number 40098 . Steel guard of regulation pattern, shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in brown leather field service scabbard. Etching to the blade is clear. Overall clean condition, leather to the scabbard is dry. (£400 - £600) The Wilkinson Records indicate that this sword was purchased by S.J. Sasson. Lt Sasson Joseph Sasson was born in 1885 and was appointed a Lt in the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons in 1908. By 1919 he was a Captain serving at the War Office |
| 943 Victorian Royal Navy 1889 Pattern Boarding Cutlass. This example with a slightly curved flat blade, this with stamp /97 plus WD stamp. The hilt with solid iron basket. and ribbed grip. Housed in black leather a steel mounted scabbard. Little age wear GC (£100 - £200) |
| 944 Victorian Royal Navy 1889 Pattern Boarding Cutlass. This example with a slightly curved flat blade, this with stamp BO and WD Arrow stamp. The hilt with solid iron basket. and ribbed grip. Housed in black leather a steel mounted scabbard. Little age wear GC. The scabbard to this example has been broken and is with a crude repair and needs attention. (£100 - £200) |
| 945 1899 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s sword. Single edged blade with double edge point with issue stamps 1900, with further inspection stamps. Double leather chequered grip with three rivets. Solid steel guard, this with the unusual feather of three small holes. Housed in steel scabbard with two fixed rings to the scabbard. The sword with a near black patina. the blade has been tipped and reground to a round point. (£60 - £100) |
| 946 Late 18th Century Continental Hunting Hanger. This example with a flat 20 inch slightly curved blade, bearing armourer’s stamps to both sides. The steel mounted hilt with an S shape cross guard and round quillons. The grip is of staghorn, with a middle steel band and flat pommel mounted with a ball finial. GC overall dark patina to steel. (£120 - £180) |
| 947 Commercial Pipers, Highland Dress dirk and Belt. This modern example is with plain blade with single fuller. The hilt with a carved interlaced design grip decorated with nickel studs. The throat and pommel band are of brass with thistle decoration and amber coloured glass stone to the pommel. Complete with a simulated leather and nickel mounted scabbard. This fitted with a knife and fork. VGC. ... Accompanied by a wide leather waist belt with a nickel plated clasp of Scottish Highland design. ... Accompanied by a second belt clasp. Near VGC. (3 items) (£150 - £200) |
| 948 Scottish. Highland Light Infantry Office’s dirk blade by Henry Wilkinson. A fine clipped-back example etched with regimental devices, thistles and numerous battle honours etc. VGC (£200 - £300) |
| 949 Scottish. A silver mounted skein dhu. An attractive example of good quality bearing Edinburgh hallmarks for 1963; the clipped back highly polished stainless steel blade mounted into a black bog oak handle of interlaced design surmounted by silver pommel containing a amber coloured glass stone. Housed in black leather sheath with silver mounts bearing Celtic style interlaced design. Near VGC. ... Accompanied by two further skein dhus these with plated mounts and complete with sheaths. (3 items). (£100 - £200) |
| 950 1st Life Guards Officer’s State pattern sword by Wilkinson. Brother of a VC Winner. A scarce George V period example, carried by Lt Robert Lambart Dunville, who’s brother John Spencer Dunville won the Victoria Cross in 1917 whilst serving with the Royal Dragoons. The single edged blade with etched decoration, The obverse depicting: Crowned GVR Cypher and lion’s paws armorial crest. The reverse with the regimental device and battle honours, the last being Paardeberg. To the forte is etched the cutler’s details of Henry Wilkinson; blade is numbered 43500 (1912). The polished steel guard is mounted with entwined gilt metal letters L.G , with 1 to the centre, surmounted by a crown and bears gilt metal stud decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in original steel scabbard with gilt metal mounts and two loose rings. The blade remains in good clean condition, etching clear. GC. (£500 - £750) The Wilkinson Sword Register confirms, this sword was ordered for Lt R.L. Dunville 1st Life Guards in 1912 |
| 951 Royal Horse Guards Victorian Officer’s state pattern sword By Wilkinson A scarce late 19th century Officer’s state pattern sword. The single edged blade with cutler’s name of Wilkinson London; blade number 15756 (1868). The blade is etched with a Crowned reverse entwined VR cypher and the reverse with crowned RHG Cypher. The plated guard is mounted with entwined gilt metal letters RHG surmounted by a Victorian crown. Also with gilt metal stud decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding and rounded chequered pommel. Housed in original steel scabbard with gilt metal mounts and two loose rings. Etching to the blade remains clear, few marks, otherwise GC. (£500 - £750) |
| 952 Scots Fusilier Guards Crimea War Period Sergeant’s regimental pattern sword. A rare regimental pattern, the slightly curved single edged blade with single wide fuller. The forte etched with the cutler’s details of Herbert & Co London. The special pattern hilt with a brass knuckle guard incorporating the regimental device of the Order of Thistle. The shagreen grip retains wire binding and surmounted by a lion head pommel. The single langet with an embossed thistle device. Housed in original brass mounted leather scabbard. The top mount with frog stud and embossed again with the cutler’s details. The overall condition is good, blade still fits fully into the scabbard. Some staining to the blade and an old repair, during its working life, to the guard and backstrap. (£500 - £750) Herbert & Co started to trade with this name from 1850, the lack of loose rings to the scabbard, would suggest pre 1856. |
| 953 WW2 Japanese Officer’s sword knot / tassel. A good scarce example. The material strap is orange to the exterior and brown to the centre. Retaining both tassels and sliding boss. GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 954 2nd Life Guards State pattern sword Major Charles Hall MVO, Bandmaster 2nd Life Guards. A scarce Edward VII period example, carried by Hall after being commissioned in The single edged blade with etched decoration, The obverse depicting: Crowned EVIIR Cypher. The reverse with the Regimental device and Battle honours the last being Paardeberg. The polished steel guard is mounted with entwined gilt metal letters L.G , with 2 to the centre, surmounted by a crown and bears gilt metal stud decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Complete with original steel scabbard with gilt metal mounts and two loose rings. The blade remains in good clean condition, etching clear. Guard with some staining and dulling, scabbard now an overall dull dark colour GC. (See Lot 584 for his medals and Lot 821 for his helmet) (£500 - £750) hall |
| 955 Life Guards Pattern State Sword Knot. The strap of crimson material, with three lines of gold bullion. Complete with bullion knot, the tassels of twist silver. Overall age wear, bullion dulled, tassels now black. (£40 - £60) |
| 956 WW1 York & Lancs Regiment Officer’s sword An example of the regulation pattern. The blade with etched decoration incorporating a GVR Cypher and inscription panel “W.H. Gould Yorks & Lancs Regt”. The hilt with infantry pattern guard with GVR Cypher. The shagreen grip with wire binding. Complete with brown leather field service scabbard. The blade with dark staining, etching faint., leather a little dry. (£100 - £150) Lt W.H. Gould was promoted to this rank on the 1st July 1917 |
| 957 Japanese Naginata or polearm circa 1780 A good example, the tang of the 15 inch blade unsigned. 78 inch wooden shaft complete with lacquered ring decoration. End cap absent. GC (£150 - £250) |
| 958 Japanese 19th century sword, Wakizashi in WW2 military mounts. A good family bladed example with good quality 25 inch blade retaining distinctive hamon; the tang is signed “Yamato Fujiwara Masa Toshi”. Fish skin and bound grip complete with tsuba, and with a silvered family Mon, near the pommel. Complete with army metal scabbard. Blade remains clean, paintwork to scabbard with age wear. GC (£300 - £500) |
| 959 Japanese 19th century sword, Wakizashi. A good small unsigned 12 1/2 inch blade example. Fish skin and bound grip with rebellion mounts housed in an associated black lacquered scabbard. GC (£150 - £200) |
| 960 Japanese 19th century sword, Wakizashi. A good small unsigned 15 1/4 inch blade example. Fish skin and bound grip with shortened tang housed in reddish lacquered scabbard. (£150 - £200) |
| 970 Waterloo Period flintlock Cavalry Carbine. A scarce example of the first pattern British Cavalry pattern carbine. 24 1/2 inch smooth 10 Bore barrel with London proof stamps. The lock with swan neck cock, Crown over GR stamping,. Full hand rail stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate, (stamped 35), trigger guard and two ramrod pipes and end cap. This with location bar to hold the special pattern steel ramrod into position. To the left hand side a hooked steel side bar, with swivel ring. Steel with dark polished patina, the woodwork remains a rich colour, but with some traces of old dead woodworm holes. GC. (£1,200 - £1,600) |
| 971 1797 Dated flintlock Cavalry Carbine. A scarce example of this early pattern British Light Dragoons carbine. 20 1/4 inch smooth 16 Bore barrel with proof stamps and lower mounted swivelling ramrod. The banana shaped lock with swan neck cock, Crown over GR and “Tower 1797” to the rear (engraved). Full hand rail stock, (Carved 9 D 30) with brass furniture, to include butt plate, (stamped 30 and entwined initials), trigger guard (Stamped RCCH E41) and single ramrod pipe and end cap. To the left hand side a brass Serpentine side plate, with long extension swivel bar and replaced ring. Minor stock cracks to the forend steel polished and the woodwork with a rich colour. (£1,200 - £1,600) |
| 972 French Waterloo Period Heavy Dragoon Carbine A scarce example of the pattern carried by Heavy Dragoons. Plain 30 inch 15 bore barrel. Steel lock plate with French maker’s mark, brass pan and ring neck cock. Three quarter wood work with brass butt plate, side plate and end cap. This retained by steel side spring. Steel and brass trigger guard and middle barrel band, which also locates the long cavalry side bar with swivel ring. Complete with original steel ramrod. GC, some file marks around the touch hole, possible reconverted from drum and nipple. (£700 - £800) |
| 973 Napoleonic Period British New Land Military Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. A good and scarce example. The plain smooth 16 bore barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps. Steel swivel ramrod. The flat plate lock marked Tower and also a Crowned GR Cypher. Ringed neck cock and waterproof pan. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising:, forend, trigger guard, side plate and heavy stepped butt cap. Good condition. (£600 - £1,000) |
| 974 Napoleonic Period British Officer’s Military Flintlock Holster Pistol. A good and scarce example. The plain smooth 16 bore barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps. The stepped lock engraved Williams. Swan neck cock and waterproof pan and roller ball frizzen spring. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising:, double ramrod pipes, trigger guard, side plate and heavy stepped butt cap. Good clean condition. with some dark patina to the steel work. (£500 - £700) |
| 975 American 1836 Pattern Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. A scarce French style pistol with 8 1/2 inch 28 bore barrel, with brass foresight. Three quater stocked woodwork , plain lockplate stamped R Waters Milbury MS 1840. Brass pan, ring neck cock, half stocked woodwork with French style furniture comprising: barrel band, joined to side plate, steel back strap, joined to butt cap and two piece trigger guard joined to butt cap. Good Condition, slight polish to steel work. (£450 - £500) |
| 976 Early 19th Century Greatcoat Flintlock Pistol. Browned octagonal 5 inch 12 bore pistol, with rear v sight and front foresight to the barrel. The top flat engraved London and the rear tang with floral engraving. The stepped lockplate with half cock safety and engraved with the maker’s details of Knubley. Roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan, swan neck cock full stock woodwork with steel furniture of a single ramrod pipe and trigger guard with pineapple finial and floral engraving. Octagonal silver escutcheon. Good Condition with some original browning remaining (£450 - £500) |
| 977 Late 18th Century Brass Barrelled Flintlock Holster Pistol. A good example, with 8 inch 16 bore brass slightly flared muzzle. The top of the barrel engraved London and stylised floral engraving with London proof marks. Steel barrel tang, brass lockplate this with floral engraving and maker’s name of Buckmaster. Steel swan neck cock with line engraving. Full stocked woodwork with brass furniture comprising: double ramrod pipe, fretted side plate trigger guard and eared butt cap. Classical designed escutcheon. Good clean condition. (£750 - £1,000) |
| 978 Napoleonic Period flintlock Fusil Musket A good example with 30 inch 16 bore barrel. The line edge lockplate engraved Murphy, with swan neck cock,. Full hand rail stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate, trigger guard, two ramrod pipes and end cap, complete with original steel ramrod. Good Condition. (£900 - £1,100) |
| 979 Napoleonic Period flintlock Cavalry Carbine. A scarce example with. 20 inch smooth 15 Bore barrel with proof stamps and lower mounted swivelling ramrod. The banana shaped lock with swan neck cock, Crown over GR and Tower (Engraved),. Full stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate,, trigger guard (Stamped R4C53) and double ramrod pipe and end cap. To the left hand side a brass Serpentine side plate, with long extension swivel bar and ring. GC Steel work polished. (£700 - £900) |
| 980 1840 flintlock Cavalry Carbine. A good example with. 21 inch smooth 16 Bore barrel with proof stamps and lower mounted swivelling ramrod. The flat roundback lockplate with line engraving stamped, Crown over VR Cypher and Tower over 1840,. Complete with ring neck cock. Full stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate,, double trigger guard and single ramrod pipe and end cap incorporating a ramrod pipe. To the left hand side a short swivel bar and double ring. GC Steel work polished at some stage. (£600 - £800) |
| 981 Napoleonic Period British Military Second Pattern Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. A good example. The plain smooth 16 bore barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps. Steel swivel ramrod. The stepped lockplate, with half cock safety is marked Tower and also a Crowned GR Cypher. Ring neck cock and waterproof pan. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising:, forend, trigger guard, side plate and heavy stepped butt cap. Good condition, but with a brass contemporary Armourers field repair. (£600 - £1,000) |
| 982 Early 19th Century Coast Guard pattern Flintlock pistol. A good example with 6 inch 18 bore barrel, bearing ordnance marks, with captive swivel ramrod mounted below. The lock plate engraved Lacy & Co London. Polished wooden stock with brass furniture, and long belt hook to left hand side. The butt is fitted with a latter steel lanyard ring. GC minor pitting steelwork polished. (£500 - £600) |
| 983 late 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistol. This example with a 7 inch 20 bore steel barrel, with London proof marks. The lockplate engraved W. Turvey, with swan neck cock, full stock woodwork, with shell carved decoration to the rear of the barrel tang. Brass furniture comprising: single ribbed ramrod pipe, S shape side plate with line engraving, trigger guard with sun burst engraving. Long ear butt cap with floral engraving. An oval escutcheon, this engraved LG2 (Possibly later). Old repair to forend, steel work polished. (£450 - £500) |
| 984 Early 19th Century Greatcoat Flintlock Rifled Pistol. This example with a flat topped 6 inch 14 bore rifled barrel, fitted with rear v sight and front adjustable foresight . The top flat engraved Portsmouth and the rear tang with floral engraving. The stepped lockplate with line edge engraving and with the maker’s details of Irish. Roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan, swan neck cock, again with floral engraved decoration. full stock woodwork with chequered and star carved grip. steel furniture of a double ramrod pipe and trigger guard with Prince of Wales finial and floral engraving. Oval white metal escutcheon, engraved with a “G”. Good Condition Steel work with dark patina. (£500 - £600) |
| 985 Early 19th Century Greatcoat Flintlock Pistol. This example with a flat topped 4 1/2 inch 16 bore barrel, with captive steel ramrod. The stepped lockplate with half cock safety and with the maker’s details of Barnett. Roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan, ring neck cock,. Full stock woodwork with brass furniture of a single ramrod pipe, end plate cap and trigger guard. The butt now with a later brass plate and steel lanyard ring. Good Condition Steel work polished with minor rusting. (£350 - £450) |
| 986 Napoleonic Period British Military Light Dragoon Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. A good example. The plain 9 inch 14 bore smooth barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps. The flat plate lock marked Tower and also a Georgian Crown. Ring neck cock and waterproof pan. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising:, double ramrod pipe, trigger guard, side plate and heavy stepped butt cap. Complete with original steel ramrod. Good condition. (£500 - £800) |
| 987 Late 18th Century Brass Barrelled French Flintlock Holster Pistol. A French example, with 6 1/2 inch 25 bore brass stepped barrel. The rear half of the barrel engraved with a central sunburst and scrolling floral decoration. Steel barrel tang, brass lockplate this with line edge engraving and maker’s name of Carpter. Steel swan neck cock with line engraving. Full stocked woodwork with carved decoration. Continental silver furniture comprising: double ramrod pipe, solid side plate, with floral engraving, trigger guard, with urn finial and long eared stepped butt cap. Good clean condition. (£650 - £850) |
| 988 Late 18th Century Brass Barrelled English Flintlock Pistol. A good example, with 6 1/2 inch 20 bore brass barrel, bearing London proof stamps and to the top engraved London. Steel stepped lockplate this with line edge engraving and engraved oval. floral panel. Steel swan neck cock with floral engraving. Full stocked woodwork with chequered back strap grip and flattened sides. Brass furniture comprising: single ramrod pipe, trigger guard, with pineapple finial and again floral decoration. Complete with original horn tipped wood ramrod, with steel worm. Good Condition. (£650 - £850) |
| 989 Early 19th Century Brass Barrelled English Flintlock Pistol. A good example, with 6 1/2 inch 20 bore brass barrel, with steel tang, bearing London proof stamps and to the top engraved London. Plain steel lockplate with tulip head engraving. Steel swan neck cock with line edge engraving. Full stocked woodwork. Brass furniture comprising: double ramrod pipe, trigger guard, with star engraving, side plate, escutcheon and butt cap Complete with original brass tipped wood ramrod. Good Condition. (£600 - £800) |
| 990 Rare Pair of Early 19th Century holster Flintlock Pistols by Walker. Each pistol with: Seven inch 10 bore smooth barrel, engraved to the top J Walker. Captive steel ramrod. Stepped lockplate with half cock safety, roller ball frizzen and waterproof pan. Ring neck cock. Full stock woodwork, with brass furniture consisting: end cap trigger guard and side plate. Both pistols are in good condition, steelwork polished with some underlying pitting. : (2 items) (£900 - £1,100) |
| 991 Early 19th Century Greatcoat Flintlock Pistol by Egg This example with a flat topped 6 1/4 inch 16 bore barrel. This with both for and rear sights. Faint maker’s details to top flat. The stepped lockplate with half cock safety and with the maker’s details of Egg. Roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan, S shaped swan neck cock,. Full stock woodwork, with chequer and dot carving to the butt. Steel furniture of a single ramrod pipe, butt plate and trigger guard. The trigger guard with line edge engraving and central shield motif, this with the number 1268 Good Condition with dark patina to the steelwork. (£450 - £500) |
| 992 Napoleonic Period British Military Officer’s Flintlock Holster Pistol by Tatham & Egg A good example. The plain 9 inch 14 bore smooth barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps and engraved London to the top. The flat plate lock with line edge decoration and maker’s details of Tatham & Egg. Swan neck cock, with line decoration and waterproof pan. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising:, single ramrod pipe, trigger guard, and side plate. Complete with original brass tipped wooden ramrod. Faint stock crack running through the centre of the stock. Minor pitting to the barrel, woodwork polished. GC (£500 - £800) |
| 993 Mid 18th Century French Flintlock Pistol. A good example with a 5 inch 40 bore smooth barrel, the rear octagonal section, with gilt filled floral engraving running into the tang. Stepped lockplate with line edge decoration and engraved with the maker N Duina. Swan neck cock, waterproof pan, with cut scrollwork. Full stock woodwork, with carved decoration and inlaid with silver wire work scrolling. Steel furniture comprising: double ramrod pipe, scroll edge side plate, trigger guard with Fleur De Lye finial and long eared multi stepped butt cap. Mother of pearl plain escutcheon. Complete with steel ramrod. Small amount of silver wirework absent, steelwork now dull GC. (£600 - £700) |
| 994 Napoleonic Period British Military Light Dragoon Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Ketland & Co A good example. The plain 9 inch 14 bore smooth barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps. The flat plate lock marked Ketland & Co. and a crowned GR cypher. Swan neck cock and waterproof pan. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising:, single ramrod pipe, trigger guard, side plate and heavy stepped butt cap. Complete with brass tipped wooden ramrod. Minor pitting to the steelwork. GC. (£500 - £800) |
| 995 Irish. Early 19th Century Dublin made Greatcoat Pistol. This example with a 6 inch 11 bore barrel, the flat top engraved Dublin. Captive steel ramrod. Round backed stepped lockplate engraved Dempsey, with ring necked cock. full stocked woodwork with flattened fishtail butt. Brass furniture comprising: single ramrod pipe, trigger guard and butt cap. GC (£500 - £600) |
| 996 Early 19th Century Greatcoat Flintlock Pistol by Bate This example with an octagonal 6 inch 10 bore barrel, with rear v sight and front foresight to the barrel. The top flat engraved Bate London and the rear tang with floral engraving. The stepped lockplate with half cock safety and engraved with the maker’s details of Bate and with sunburst engraving to the rear step. Roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan, swan neck cock full stock woodwork with steel furniture of a single ramrod pipe and trigger guard with pineapple finial and stand at arms engraving. Shield white metal escutcheon. Complete with wooden ramrod. Good Condition (£500 - £700) |
| 997 Late 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistol by Brander A good example, with 7 inch 20 bore steel barrel,. The top of the barrel engraved London and stylised floral engraving with proof marks. Steel lockplate this with floral engraving and maker’s name of Brander. Steel swan neck cock with line and floral engraving. Full stocked woodwork with brass furniture comprising: single ramrod pipe, fretted side plate trigger guard and stepped butt cap, with flower engraving. Classical designed escutcheon. Good clean condition. (£500 - £700) |
| 998 Queen Anne Period Cannon Barrel Pistol by Twigg of London. A good clean example with turn off 5 inch 25 bore cannon barrel, bearing proof stamps to the underside. Boxlock action with central ring neck cock. Side plates with floral and scroll engraving and signed Twigg London. Steel trigger guard with a single flower engraving, slab sided bag shaped grips, profusely decorated with scrolling silver wire inlay. GC Overall length 12 inches. (£800 - £1,000) |
| 999 Napoleonic Period flintlock Cavalry Carbine. An example with. 16 1/2 inch smooth 10 Bore barrel with lower mounted swivelling ramrod. The round back shaped lock with swan neck cock, maker’s details of Goff . Full stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate,, trigger guard and single ramrod pipe. Overall good condition, possibly shortened during its working life. (£400 - £600) |
| 1000 Waterloo Period flintlock Sergeants Carbine. A scarce example with. 26 1/4 inch smooth 10 Bore barrel with London proof stamps. The lock with engraved Crown over GR and Tower. Complete with ring neck cock,. Full hand rail stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate,, trigger guard, side plate, two ramrod pipes and end cap. Two steel swivel loops and complete with original steel ramrod. Good clean condition. (£900 - £1,200) |
| 1001 Waterloo Period Eliott flintlock Light Dragoons Carbine by Ketland A good example with 28 1/4 inch smooth 13 Bore barrel with London proof stamps. The lock with ring neck cock, Crown over Ketland engraving. Full hand rail stock, with brass furniture, to include butt plate, (stamped 8), trigger guard, early style shaped side plate, three ramrod pipes and end cap. This with location bar to hold the special pattern steel ramrod into position. To the left hand side a hooked steel side bar, with swivel ring. Some pitting to the steel work, ramrod replaced with an old example. (£900 - £1,200) |
| 1002 Late 18th Century Full Stocked Sporting Carbine by Wallace. This unusual example with a 22 inch 20 bore barrel. Stepped lockplate with line edge decoration and maker’s name of Wallace. Swan neck cock with floral engraving. Roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan. Full stocked woodwork with unusual skeleton cut hollow butt. Brass furniture comprising: butt plate, trigger guard, three ramrod pipes and end cap. The butt plate and trigger guard with floral engraving. Stock reinforced at the wrist with a steel band and the bottom of the butt with brass plate. Complete with steel ramrod GC. (£400 - £600) |
| 1003 Napoleonic Period flintlock Serjeants Carbine. A scarce example with. 29 1/2 inch smooth 18 Bore barrel. The lock with engraved Crown over GR and Tower. Complete with ring neck cock,. Full stock, woodwork with brass furniture, to include butt plate,, trigger guard, side plate, three ramrod pipes and end cap. Two steel swivel loops and complete with original steel ramrod. Good clean condition. (£700 - £800) |
| 1004 Irish. 19th Century Carbine by Kavanagh A good example with 22 inch 14 bore barrel, fitted with unusual bayonet bar swivel ramrod. The round back stepped lock plate with line edge decoration, engraved with the name Kavanagh. Ring neck cock with floral decoration, roller ball frizzen. Full stock woodwork with brass furniture comprising: butt plate trigger guard single ramrod pipe and end cap. GC Steelwork polished minor pitting. (£500 - £700) |
| 1005 A Rare Brace of Flintlock Heavy Dragoons Pistols by Brander & Potts London. Both identical pistols are with: 9 inch .750 musket bore barrels. Bearing London proof stamps to the rear. Lockplate stamped “Brander & Potts London”. Ring neck cock with full stock woodwork mounted with brass furniture comprising: trigger guard, side plate, end cap and stepped butt cap. To the left hand side a long steel belt hook, secured by nut and screw. Clean condition GC. (2 pistols) (£1,500 - £2,000) |
| 1006 Leather and brass mounted cartridge case by Charles Hellis London. A good quality example of polished brown leather, with brass mounts and leather handle. The interior retains dividers, the base section is in clean condition. The cloth lining to the interior of the hid with trade label of “Charles Hellis Practical Gunsmith and Cartridge Loading Expert”. Remains in good untouched condition, leather supple. (£150 - £300) |
| 1007 Zulu War Period British Martini Henry 1874 issue rifle. 577/450 By Enfield A scarce example with 32.5 inch barrel, complete with rear and fore sights, also bayonet bar on band. Quantity of clear stamps indicating WD Enfield 1874. The under lever is a length of 5 inches. Complete with ramrod. Script stampings to the barrel. The overall condition is good, steelwork has been polished, some service wear. GC (£250 - £300) |
| 1008 Zulu War Period British Martini Henry 1874 issue rifle. 577/450 By BSA & NM Co A scarce example with 32.5 inch barrel, complete with rear and fore sights, also bayonet bar on band. Quantity of clear stamps indicating WD BSA & M Co 1874. The under lever is a length of 5 inches. Complete with ramrod. The overall condition is good, steelwork has been polished, and the woodwork has been repolished, now a honey colour to the timber. Some service wear. GC (£250 - £300) |
| 1009 Zulu War Period British Martini Henry 1878 issue rifle. 577/450 By Enfield A scarce example with 32.5 inch barrel, complete with rear and fore sights, also bayonet bar on band. Quantity of clear stamps indicating WD Enfield 1878. The under lever is a length of 5 inches. Complete with ramrod. The overall condition is good, steelwork has been polished, and the woodwork has been repolished, now a dark colour to the timber. some service wear. GC (£250 - £300) |
| 1010 Similar Zulu War Period British Martini Henry 1878 issue rifle. 577/450 By Enfield A scarce example with 32.5 inch barrel, complete with rear and fore sights, also bayonet bar on band. Quantity of clear stamps indicating WD Enfield 1878. The under lever is a length of 5 inches. Complete with ramrod. The overall condition is good, steelwork has been polished, and the woodwork has been repolished, now a rich brown colour to the timber. Some service wear. GC (£250 - £300) |
| 1011 Cavalry or Artillery Pattern British Martini Henry 1881 issue rifle. By Enfield A scarce example of the carbine, with 26 1/4 inch barrel, complete with rear and fore sights, Quantity of clear stamps indicating WD Enfield 1881. The under lever is a length of 5 inches. Complete with ramrod. This pattern with extended front steel forend cap, with no bayonet fitting. The overall condition is good, steelwork has been polished and the woodwork now has a few knocks. Some service wear. GC (£250 - £300) |
| 1012 Colt 1861 New Model Navy Belt Revolver A good .36 Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver, numbered 14771, with 7 1/2 inch round barrel, with streamline housing, for a creeping loading lever. The barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAMl COLT NEW YORK U.S.AMERICA”. The six shot cylinder; engraved with a naval battle scene depicting an engagement between the Texas and Mexican Navies. Brass trigger guard and grip strap. the latter with walnut slab grips. This example with extended side screws possibly to accommodate a shoulder stock. Overall GC, steel has been polished, engraved battle scene clear. (£350 - £500) |
| 1013 Crimean War period London made British Army issue Navy Colt Revolver A very rare .36 calibre example, with War Department issue stamp. Octagonal barrel with seven grove rifling, engraved to the top “Address. Col Colt London”. Bearing London proof marks, WD Arrow to the left hand section of the barrel. The iron frame stamped “Colts patent”. Six shot plain cylinder. All steel trigger guard and backstrap. Plain walnut grips and with matching serial numbers 19777 throughout the pistol. Barrel length 71/2 inches. GC, barrel, cylinder, backstrap shiny, barrel with dark patina. The pistol is contained in an old refitted mahogany case. Accompanied by a commercial copper flask, by James Dixon & Sons Sheffield. Plus other later, none period, manufactured accoutrements. Overall GC. (£800 - £1,200) |
| 1014 Queen Anne period cannon barrel pistol by Luke. A good example with turn off 7 inch cannon barrel, bearing proof stamps to the underside. Boxlock action with central ring neck cock. Side plates with floral and scroll engraving and signed “Luke”. Steel trigger guard with a single flower engraving, slab sided bag shaped grips, profusely decorated with scrolling silver wire inlay. The pistol remains in good condition with some age wear, silver inlay sprung to parts, some small pitted areas to the steel. Overall length 12 inches (£400 - £600) |
| 1015 East India Company Military Cavalry pattern flintlock pistol. A good clean example, the lock plate bearing the Company device and a crowned “3”. Heavy brass furniture and lanyard ring to the flat ended butt cap. Swivel ramrod and plain military proof steel barrel. Stock refinished at some stage, top jaw and screw absent to hammer. GC Barrel length 9 inches, overall 16 inches. (£200 - £250) |
| 1021 Victorian Enfield Cutlass bayonet. A scarce example, with straight blade, cutlass guard and two piece leather grip. The blade is with issue stamps. Scabbard absent. Overall back patina. GC (£100 - £150) |
| 1022 Similar Victorian Enfield Cutlass bayonet. A scarce example, with straight blade, cutlass guard and two piece leather grip. The blade is with issue stamps. Scabbard absent. Overall back patina. GC (£100 - £150) |
| 1023 Imperial German Trench Fighting Knife. A good clean example with two piece ribbed wooden grip; the double edged straight blade is stamped “Gottlies Hammesfah Solingen”. Housed in metal scabbard retaining leather belt loop. GC retaining 95% of paintwork to the scabbard. (£80 - £120) |
| 1024 British WW2 Commando BC41 fighting knife. A scarce and very good example. The cast steel knuckle grip moulded with the letters “BC41”. Bowie style blade, riveted through to the grip, tang again with stampings. Housed in original stitched and riveted leather scabbard. VGC (£600 - £800) See “British & Commonwealth Military Knives” by Ron Flook Page 35. |
| 1025 WW1 Period Brass Hilted Divers Knife. An example of the pattern made by C.E. Heinke & Co Ltd London. These detains are stamped to the heavy brass grip. The blade is a length of 6 1/4 inches, saw edge to the back. Scabbard absent GC. (£40 - £60) |
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