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LEATHER GUN CASE. The lid inset with a brass roundel, the interior with various compartments and with a brass lock plate. 83cms across £50-80 (+ 30% BP*)
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LEATHER CASED CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. The canvas and leather trimmed case with leather straps and brass lock plate and key. With compartments inside for cartridges. With a brass plaque on the lid with the owners name, B Bales. 32.5cms by 25cms £60-100 (+ 30% BP*)
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AVIATION INTEREST. An interesting collection of items relating to Captain William Frederick James Harvey DFC & BAR, MC, MBE (1897-1972), to include part of a Bristol Fighter propeller mounted with a barometer (H O Quinn, London), a Royal Flying Corp flying helmet and photograph of Captain Harvey, and a photocopied copy of the typescript of Pi in the Sky, A History of No 22 Squadron Royal Flying Corps & RAF in the War of 1914-1918 by W F J Harvey MBE, DFC, TD.
*Captain Harvey served with the Signal Company of the Royal Engineers (TA) until he transferred to the RFC in 1916. In December 1917 he was posted as a pilot to 22 Squadron, flying Bristol Fighters. In 1918 he was promoted to Captain and took command of 'B' flight, he and his observers accounting for no less than 26 aircraft and balloons. He was awarded the RAF's first DFC and Bar to this. After the War he wrote many magazine articles for Air Pictorial and wrote a history of his old Squadron. £200-300 (+ 30% BP*)
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FIJIAN ULA TRIBAL THROWING CLUB. With an ovoid head, the handle carved with a zig zag design. Also with another Fijian Ula throwing club, with a natural root head and zig zag design on the handle. Also with a colonial hat and bamboo spear. Clubs, Ovoid 39cms long, Root 41cms long. (4) £150-250 (+ 30% BP*)
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A LUFTWAFFE BELT BUCKLE AND WWII EPHEMERA. An enlisted man's German Airforce belt buckle with a winged eagle and swastika within a foliate surround, 65mm wide and a quantity of WWII literature to include ARP leaflets, ration books, postcards, fabric badges and other items (a lot). £30-50 (+ 30% BP*)
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TWO MILITARY CARTOON ILLUSTRATIONS - INNISKILLING DRAGOONS. Two gouache military cartoon illustrations of 6th Inniskilling Dragoons, both signed by the artist F George. Both mounted and framed. Frames 38cms by 28cms. (2) £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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JOHN MANTON - PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN. An 8 bore percussion muzzle loading sporting gun with Damascus twist barrel, circa 1830. Stock with later carving of a Bird, ram rod replacement and the lock plate has been cleaned at some point. Numbered 10166, and stamped Jn Manton & Son Patent, and also marked on the top of the barrel John Manton & Son, Dover St. Barrel 31ins. (79cms) long, 48ins. (122cms) long overall £200-250 (+ 30% BP*)
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JOHN MANTON - PIN FIRE SPORTING GUN. A 14 bore sporting gun with Damascus twist barrels, circa 1855-1865. Marked Jn Manton & Sons Patent, and also marked J Manton, Dover St, on top of the barrels. Barrels 28ins. (71cms) long, 44 1/2ins. (113cms) long overall £500-700 (+ 30% BP*)
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JOHN MANTON PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN. A 16 bore muzzle loading percussion sporting gun, with Damascus twist barrels and back action locks. Circa 1840-50, stamped Jn Manton & Son Patent, and also marked on top of the barrels (quite feint) John Manton, Dover St. Barrels 29ins. (73cms) long, 45 1/2ins. (115cms) long overall £300-400 (+ 30% BP*)
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JOSEPH MANTON - CASED TUBE LOCK SPORTING GUN. An unusual 16 bore tube lock single barrel sporting gun, muzzle loading, the barrel made by Charles Lancaster, barrel stamped 8241 and London proof marks. In a superb quality mahogany fitted case with some later accessories. Stamped Joseph Manton Patent. Barrel 32ins. (81cms) long, 47 1/2ins. (121cms) long overall £800-1200 (+ 30% BP*)
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GERMAN CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION CAPE RIFLE. A double barrelled cape rifle, with an elaborate carved stock in the form of a Stag. 16 bore smooth bore rifle, and circa .500 rifle barrel. In a fitted wooden case (wrong case) with some later accessories and with a reproduction label for Thomas Jackson & Son. In tired condition. Barrel with writing which is difficult to read, marked Nabburg. Barrel 27 1/2ins. (70cms) long, 43ins. (110cms) long overall £300-400 (+ 30% BP*)
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W HORTON - GLASGOW PIN FIRE SPORTING GUN. A 12 bore double barrelled pin fire sporting gun with Damascus twist barrels, circa 1855-60, with Jones rotary underlever. Stamped W Horton, Glasgow. Barrels 27 1/2ins. (70cms) long, 44ins. (112cms) long overall £150-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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D BURNETT - PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN. A 14 bore muzzle loading sporting gun, with Damascus twist barrels. Hammer replaced and in tired condition. Marked, D Burnett, Barrels 29ins. (74cms) long, 45 1/2ins. (116cms) long overall £150-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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FOREIGN PERCUSSION CAPE RIFLE. A back action percussion rifle, with a 20 bore shotgun barrel and circa .400 rifle barrel, no proof marks. With an American style stock, with repairs and generally in tired condition. Barrels 31ins. (79cms) long, 47ins. (120cms) long overall £150-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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CEREMONIAL CANNON. The cannon made in cast iron, mounted on an oak wooden carriage with wooden and metal wheels and a wooden bung. With a GR cypher to the barrel, the cannon probably for ceremonial use. Cannon 65cms long, Barrel 57cms long £100-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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MARQUES DEL MUNI - SPANISH INTEREST. Part of a ceremonial uniform, including a plumed hat in a box (Jordana, Madrid), a belt with gold thread embroidery and buckle, a pair of epaulettes in a fitted box (Jordana, Madrid), a large qty of buttons (Sutton, Paris), an ivory disc in a small leather case (marked Marques Del Muni, Administrador), and other items. Many items including the buttons showing the family crest.
*These items have come through family descent. £100-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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GURKHA RELATED (Lt Col ROSE) PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS AND LOOSE PHOTOGRAPHS. Including many of Military Historical interest. Portrait photograph dated 1916, First Chemical Warfare Course for Senior Officers, Belgium, Jan 1929. Party doing trip Calcutta to Quetta (album). Album including Chillong, Assam, 2nd Battn 8th Gurkha Rifles Shillong, April 27th, the open Polo Tournament at Dibrugarh, all annotated. Framed caricature and other items. (a lot) £150-250 (+ 30% BP*)
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AN ARCHIVE OF GREAT WAR PHOTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA, BUTTONS ETC BELONGING TO A CAMERON HIGHLANDER. Three photograph albums, the first beginning with a photograph titled 'On arrival in Le Harvre, July 1915' eight soldiers, probably Cameron Highlanders. other photographs show inspections prior to leaving for France, Ypres, arial photographs etc. The second album beinning with images of the battlefield 'Near Peronne', 'King of Belians and Maj Gen. Tudor inspecting march past of Divisional troops, near Cambrai'. The third album begins 'First parade in Germany 2-1-19' and 'Newfoundland Battn. Pte? receiving the V.C.' A quantity of loose photographs, company orders, hand-written reminiscences, studio photographs and other items. Possibly the property of Alexander Arthur James Duff 2108, Lieut 4th Camerons. £200-300 (+ 30% BP*)
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MILITARY COMPASS. A WWI period brass compass by J H Steward, London, No 773, 1902, inscribed to the back H De B Grant and in a leather case (leather strap broken). £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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A PORTRAIT OF GEN C A WILDING CMG, R INNISKILLING FUSr. 28.1/4" x 33.1/2" Outer frame dimensions, painted over a photograph of General Charles Arthur Wilding CMG. He had served in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers since 1887, prior to Commanding a Brigade during the Gt War. In his portrait of half length, he is wearing a CMG then an India General Service Medal bar(Burma), Africa General Service Medal and 1914-14/15 Star ribbons. Born 12/6/1868 2.Lt Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 14/9/1887 Lt " " " 11/9/1889 Cptn " " " 19/1/1898 Major " " " 07/12/1905 Lt Col " " " 12/10/1914. Brig Gen Commanded the 10th Brigade, 4th Division February to December 1916. Died 7/7/1953. £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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R.A.F CLOCK - SPITFIRE. A WWII period cockpit clock probably used in a Spitfire, on a metal plate and marked on the back AM. In working order, the dial with numbers which are very difficult to read. Dial 5.5cms diameter £50-80 (+ 30% BP*)
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MILITARY POCKET WATCH - ARMY SERVICES. A pocket watch with a black dial, subsidiary seconds dial and with fluorescent hands. Marked on the dial Army Services, and with a outer metal case. £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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FLINTLOCK SINGLE BARREL SPORTING GUN - GRIFFITHS. Circa 16 bore gun with an unusually long Damascus barrel, with gold lined breech and platinum plug. Circa 1820, 48 1/2ins. barrel and nicely re browned. Stamped Griffiths, Gun 64ins. (163cms long overall) £600-1000 (+ 30% BP*)
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GUN CASE & ACCESSORIES. Including a modern leather and canvas gun case, a leather cartridge bag, a leather cartridge belt and a copper and brass powder flask by G & J W Hawksley. Powder flask 20.5cms high. (4) £50-80 (+ 30% BP*)
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BSA AIR RIFLE. A circa 1950's Airsporter .177 calibre Under Lever air rifle, possibly Mark 1. 44 1/2ins. (113cms) long overall £50-100 (+ 30% BP*)
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MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS - WWI. Two interesting WWI period photograph albums, including various amateur images from a Military Hospital including Nurses, patients in the wards, ambulance being loaded, invalid soldiers, military groups etc, also with images taken abroad (possibly Egypt) with soldiers in the field. Also with various loose photographs (Imperial War Museum images, amateur images including a group by an aeroplane in 1918 etc, figures on Military motorbikes, military camps etc), and various military buttons (ER Royal Engineers etc) £50-100 (+ 30% BP*)
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R.A.F TUNIC & CAP - WWII PERIOD. A WWII period R.A.F tunic and matching cap, the tunic complete with brass buttons and wings. The cap made by Moss Bros, Covent Garden. (2) £100-150 (+ 30% BP*)
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LARGE MILITARY PRINT - BOER WAR INTEREST. A large coloured print titled British Entry into Pretoria, June 5, 1900, with a numbered key naming various figures or Regiments. Published by G W Bacon & Co, Strand, and in it's original frame. Frame 86cms by 68cms £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN. A single barrel flintlock sporting gun (probably shortened), circa 1800. In poor condition, unmarked. 33ins. (84cms) long £50-100 (+ 30% BP*)
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B.S.A AIR RIFLE. A B.S.A Cadet air rifle (.177 calibre), circa 1955 and serial number BA89888. 95cms long £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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VINTAGE LEATHER GUN CASES. Two vintage leather gun cases, both with internal compartments and some accessories. With a loose label for James Adsett, Canterbury. Cases 84cms and 83cms across. (2) £50-80 (+ 30% BP*)
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WWII NORTH SOMERSET YEOMANRY JACKET. A WWII period jacket, with a set of North Somerset Yeomanry buttons. Ribbons marked for the 8th Army, and Oak leaf for Mentioned in Dispatches. £50-80 (+ 30% BP*)
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VINTAGE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE CASE - ARMY & NAVY. A vintage canvas and wooden case with leather trim, with a brass lock and leather straps, With internal compartments and a label on the inside of the lid, Army & Navy CoOperative Society, Gun Department, 105 Victoria St, London. Case 39.5cms by 30.5cms £100-150 (+ 30% BP*)
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CASED MILITARY CLINOMETER. A Military Clinometer Service Pattern No 1009, 1900,V, and in a fitted leather case with strap. Also with a Military monocular, made by Aitchison & Co, London, X9 Magnification and also in a fitted leather case with strap. (2) £60-100 (+ 30% BP*)
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PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN. A single barrel 12 bore sporting gun, muzzle loading. With repairs and in tired condition. Barrel 33 1/2ins. (85cms) long, 50ins. (127cms) long overall £100-150 (+ 30% BP*)
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JOSEPH LANG SHOTGUN. a 12 bore single trigger sidelock ejector shotgun by Joseph Lang. With 28ins. steel barrels, No 14699 and circa 1910. Some rust damage. 118cms long overall
*This requires a shotgun licence or Registered Firearm Dealer certificate. £200-250 (+ 30% BP*)
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AYA NO 2 SHOTGUN. A 16 bore sidelock ejector shotgun, No 146025. With 26ins. barrels, circa 1970. Marked, Aya, Agerre Yaranzabal, Made in Spain. 110cms long overall
*This requires a shotgun licence or Registered Firearm Dealer certificate. £200-250 (+ 30% BP*)
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MARTINI-HENRY LEE ENFIELD CARBINE. A .303 carbine rifle, circa 1890. 95cms long overall
*This requires a Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer certificate. £100-150 (+ 30% BP*)
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BAGNALL & KIRKWOOD SHOTGUN. A 12 bore boxcock non ejector shotgun by Bagnall & Kirkwood. 28ins. barrels. Marked on the barrels, Bagnall & Kirkwood, late with W R Pape, Newcastle on Tyne. 113cms long overall This requires a Shotgun certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer certificate. £30-50 (+ 30% BP*)
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MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. A 7mm bolt action rifle by Mauser, No 36731. Marked, Waffenfabrik Mauser A-G, Oberndorf, 1911. 111cms long overall
*This requires a Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer certificate. £150-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. A .22 rim fire rifle with tubular action magazine, magazine number 273385, black powder proof. Marked, Marlin Safety. 102cms long overall This requires a Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer Certificate. £150-200 (+ 30% BP*)
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VERTEX MILITARY WRISTWATCH. A circa 1940's Vertex W.W.W (Watch, Wrist, Waterproof) military wristwatch, hand wound with a black dial, subsidiary seconds dial and illuminated hands. Marked Vertex on the dial, also marked on the back of the case, W.W.W, broad arrow mark, A5496, 3518412.
*This watch is one of the so called Dirty Dozen wristwatches, during WW2 the British Ministry of Defence commissioned 12 watches for their soldiers. £200-300 (+ 30% BP*)
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A CASED PAIR OF CONTINENTAL POCKET PISTOLS. A pair of rifled percussion side hammer boxlock pocket pistols, with ivory and steel butts. With fluted turn off Damascus barrels, barrels 3ins (8cms) long. Complete in original fitted case, with stiletto dagger, ivory cap box, flask and barrel turn off key. The pistols with concealed triggers, each stamped ELG. Some rust in places and damage to the ivory handles. Pistols 7 1/2ins (19cms) long overall £1500-2000 (+ 30% BP*)
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HOLLIS PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN. An Isaac Hollis & Sons of London percussion sporting gun, with makers to Her Majesty War Department mark. The round 31" barrel with Hollis & Sons, London markings, also marked on the steel lockplate. Engravings to the action and hammer, steel furniture and buttplate. 47 1/2ins overall length
*Hollis is listed as working in London from 1860 to 1900. £200-300 (+ 30% BP*)
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RAF SWEETHEARTS BROOCHES. The first in silver with filigree pilots wings, having a gilt centre. The second in silver coloured metal, of Far Eastern manufacture, with Kings Crown. (2) £70-90 (+ 30% BP*)
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TWO RFC SWEETHEARTS BROOCHES. The first a sterling silver and black enamel Royal Flying Corps example, of oval form. The second again in sterling silver, with RFC on a leaf pattern white background. (2) £50-70 (+ 30% BP*)
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RFC/RAF SWEETHEARTS BROOCHES. A silver coloured metal and mother of pearl effect oval RFC sweethearts badge, A second in silver with blue decoration. A third in a smaller proportion, of Pilots pattern with cut steel decoration. The fourth a larger Kings Crown RAF Pilots sweetheart brooch with enamel decoration, TLM makers mark. (4) £70-90 (+ 30% BP*)
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A PADRES SWEETHEART BROOCH etc. An RAF Padres sweetheart brooch in gilt with blackened finish. 2. A pair of Kings Crown see through plastic Pilots wings. 3.A Naval Pilots Far Eastern pattern wings in white, carved Annie below. The reverse is marked India 1944 from Stan. (3) £40-60 (+ 30% BP*)
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