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STEPHEN GRANT
A .500 (3-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4029, BUILT FOR GENERAL POLE-CAREW
28-inch damascus barrels with file-cut rib, Henry patent rifling, rear sight with folding leaf, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, action and barrel flats impressed "A. H.", 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 8lb. 14oz., black powder proof
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The maker confirms that the rifle was built for General Pole-Carew. The markings "A. H." indicates that Alex Henry was involved in the manufacture.
Lieutenant General Sir Reginald Pole-Carew, KCB, CVO (1st May 1849 to 19th September 1924)
General Pole-Carew was a staff officer with Lord Roberts in the second Anglo-Afghan War of 1878 and again with him during the second Boer War in 1899. He commanded the 9th Brigade and then the 11th Division of the South African Field Force where he achieved his fame.
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J. & W. TOLLEY
AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3313
28-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 12lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
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H. W. EGG
AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 3799
36-inch damascus barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 10lb., nitro re-proof
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A SCARCE 10-BORE SLIDE AND DROP ACTION PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 4114
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, nose-less hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, probably converted from base fire, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and engraved cap, 7lb. 12oz., black powder proof
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E. M. REILLY
A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 18763
31-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 8lb. 13oz., black powder re-proof
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 11023, PROBABLY CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 11oz., black powder re-proof, in its maker's fitted case with reloading tools, etc
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ALEX HENRY
A .450/.400 (2 3/8-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6280
26-inch barrels with file-cut rib, rear sight with folding leaf, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, sling eyes, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .22 MK II SERVICE AIR RIFLE, NO. S12798
25 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, the receiver with turn-down bolt handle and patent dates to 1925, folding aperture rear sight, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb., refinished overall
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Sold for £420
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BSA
A .177 "IMPROVED MODEL D" UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. 47755, RETAILED BY WILKINSON
19 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable rear sight, loading tap, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, stamped with the retailer's number 3548, impressed on the right side with Wilkinson's retailer's stamp, the left side with piled arms trademark and National Service League stamp, 7lb. 4oz.
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Sold for £220
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A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
16-inch two-stage barrel with flared muzzle, impressed with London proof mark and the letters "I.B.", plain steel lock, full stock with steel furniture, some old repairs, 13-inch pull, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof
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THOMAS
A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
14-inch two-stage barrel with flared muzzle, signed "London", the full length stock with brass furniture with presentation inscription, "1800 to John Holmes from Vincent Drew Esq as a Token of Regard", 13 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 4oz., Birmingham black powder proof
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 "SENIOR" MODEL AIR PISTOL, NO. 905
6 1/2-inch barrel with stirrup catch, the frame with ribbed back, chequered composition grips, in its made up leather covered box
Sold for £140
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A BREECH LOADING AIR CANE
19-inch smoothbore barrel with loading tap and detachable rifled liner, button trigger, the crooked shaped air chamber retaining much of its realistic original painted and lacquered finish, in a made up case with pump, key, etc and W. J. Jeffery & Co. label
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COLT
A .36 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 16265
4 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with loading lever and New York address, the frame with five-shot stepped cylinder with stagecoach scenes, brass trigger guard and back strap with smooth walnut grip, mahogany case with flask, mould, etc, lid with brass plaque inscribed "H. Clarke Esq, Royal Engineers"
Sold for £1000
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J. PURDEY
A .32 RIMFIRE TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER, NO. 9307
4-inch octagonal barrel with retailer's address, the solid frame with loading gate and with fine scroll engraving, chequered walnut grip, retaining some original finish overall, black powder proof, in its associated oak case, Purdey label pasted over an earlier retailer's label
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SMITH & WESSON
A .32 RIMFIRE NO.2 OLD MODEL REVOLVER, NO. 9927
5-inch octagonal tip-up barrel with raised flat top surface, six-shot cylinder, plain frame with spur trigger and retaining much original finish, smooth walnut grips, in its walnut case with John Blissett retailer's label
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 54-BORE TRANTER'S PATENT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 9621T
6-inch octagonal barrel engraved with the retailer's name, loading lever, the solid frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, five-shot cylinder, chequered walnut grip, black powder proof, in a re-lined case with some accessories and a reproduction label
Sold for £2000
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J. BEATTIE
A PAIR OF 80-BORE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS
2-inch octagonal turn-off barrels, the rounded frames and bolted hammers with foliate scroll engraving, folding spur triggers, the smooth grips inlaid with silver scrollwork, black powder proof, in their maker's fitted case with matching flask and accessories
Sold for £1800
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SMITH & WESSON
A .32 RIMFIRE NO.1 1/2 MODEL SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER, NO. 104555
2 1/2-inch tip-up barrel, five-shot fluted cylinder, the frame with spur trigger and retaining much original finish, smooth walnut grips, black powder proof, patent markings removed from the barrel; together with a similar revolver, no. 55066, worn overall, the two contained in a book-style case (2)
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KNUBLEY
A PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS
9-inch two-stage round to octagonal damascus barrels with gold lined touch holes, engraved tangs, the stepped locks engraved "Knubley", full stock with steel mounts, well re-finished overall, in their fitted mahogany case
Sold for £4500
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COLT
A .44 1860 ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 103540
8-inch barrel with loading lever and New York address, stepped six-shot cylinder, the frame with steel back strap, brass trigger guard, worn overall
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COLT
A .44 MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 118220
8-inch barrel with New York address and loading lever, stepped cylinder, the frame with steel back strap, brass trigger guard, worn overall
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REMINGTON
A .44 NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER, NO. 111344
8-inch octagonal barrel impressed with New York address and patent date 1858, solid frame with sighting groove, brass trigger guard, smooth walnut grips, the left grip impressed "GR"
Sold for £800
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E. WHITNEY
A .36 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 2069
7 3/4-inch octagonal barrel, solid frame with sighting groove, loading lever and brass trigger guard, smooth walnut grips
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COLT
A .36 LONDON NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 26119
7 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with London address, loading lever, the cylinder with naval scene, the frame with steel back strap and trigger guard, smooth walnut grip, London black powder proof
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MANHATTAN FIREARMS CO.
A .36 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 1279
5-inch barrel with loading lever, the frame with brass back strap and trigger guard, smooth walnut grips
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MERWYN & BRAY
A PLANT FRONT LOADING CUT-PRIMED POCKET REVOLVER, NO. 7048
5 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with raised rib impressed "Merwyn & Bray, New York", six-shot cylinder, the silver plated brass frame with spur trigger, smooth walnut grips, left grip chipped
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A 16-BORE SHORT SEA SERVICE FLINTLOCK PISTOL
9-inch barrel, the lock signed "Wilbraham", full stock with brass mounts and belt hook, London black powder proof
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A 16-BORE PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER CAVALRY PISTOL
9-inch barrel, the lock signed "J. Tuffin", full stocked with brass furniture and captive ramrod, Birmingham black powder proof
Sold for £600
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A 14-BORE FLINTLOCK BELGIAN SEA SERVICE PISTOL
8 1/2-inch barrel, full stocked with brass furniture
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