Scotarms

Lot No. 63. A 12 bore double barrelled sidelock ejector shotgun by Richard Ellis & Sons. Serial No.9947. Barrels with "Dolls Head" extensions. The signed locks and action engraved with best scroll foliage. Automatic gold safe. Walnut straight hand stock with "Tear Drop" and chequered wrist and anson forend. Re-barrelled and re-finished. Grade 2. Brl.28 ins. FAA Catagory:SG

Lot No. 149. A 10 bore double barrelled underlever hammer shotgun, Serial No.685. Rose twist barrels with concave top rib engraved - J.P.Clabrough & Bros, 52 Leadnehall St. London. - Scroll engraved back action lockplates. Chequered Patent forend and straight hand stock. Together with a pair of assiciated 12 Bore barrels, Serial No.9712. BRLS 31.5"/28.5" FAA Catagory:SG

Lot No. 605. A.455 Cal. Webley Mark IV Service Revolver. Serial No.99357. (Matching). Standard specifications. Pivot bolt damaged, stirrup spring missing. Grade 2. Brl.4 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 608. A 10.35mm Italian Model 1889/1922 Revolver. Serial No.C9121. Standard specifications. Six shot cylinder. The frame with Brescia address and dated -1923-. Floating firing pin. Chequered walnut grips and lanyard ring. Greased. Grade 2 plus.Brl.3.5 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 730. Fifty VERY RARE American Civil War Period Artillery Shell Fuses of 4, 5, 8, 10, 15 and 25 second burning time. By Frankford Arsenal. Nine of which are in original wooden blocks, paper covered and with original label dated 1863 and "Pull Tabs", two without labels and one without paper. The last in tied strung paper packet marked 5.S.

Lot No. 731. Two VERY RARE large wooden Baton Fuses. Both with paper labelled tops marked -5 Seconds to The Inch- and dated -1862- and -1864 Respectively-. The tapered shaft with inch graduation grooves and sub divided into 10ths.

Lot No. 777. A RARE 9mm Largo/.38 Auto Astra Model 1921 (400) Auto Pistol. Serial No.72396. Standard specifications. The barrel jacket with Astra Logo. The receiver with address and Model etc. Walnut grips and box magazine. Patch of blue rusted from left side otherwise Near Grade 1 with 90% original finish. Brl.6 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 834. A Large Bowie Knife. Single edged blade marked -Graveley & Wreaks New York- The silver crossguard marked -Tiffany & Co-. Horn grip with eagle pommel. In its original leather scabbard with white metal mounts. The locket engraved -Camp Alexis Red Willow Creek 1872- The centre with embossed Russian double headed eagle. Minor staining to blade. Grade 3 plus. Bld.10 ins. The inscription on the locket relates to the last great buffalo hunt on January 12th 1872 at Red Willow Nabraska in which Grand Duke Alexis (The Fourth Son of Czar Alexander II) was chief guest accompanied by Gen. Phil. Sheriden, Buffalo Bill Cody, General George Armstrong. Custer and Chief Spotted Tail.

Lot No. 844. A RARE .442 Cal. Centre Fire Webley No.1 Type Solid Frame Revolver. Short ovate barrel with Birmingham proofs. The top flat engraved -1 Leonard Keels, Co.Meath-. Six shot cylinder. The frame with "Rocking Lever" arbour pin latch. Loading gate and external sear. Chequered walnut grips. Some original blue, stained and a patch of pitting to cylinder. Grade 3 plus. Brl.2 3/8 ins.

Lot No. 845. A GOOD .32 Rimfire Cal. Smith and Wesson Model11/2 Second Issue Revolver. Serial No.88176. Charcola blued barrel with raised rib having address and Patents etc. Five shot cylinder. Charcoal blued frame with sheath trigger and Walnut grips. Grade 2 plus with 85% original finish. Brl.3.5 ins.

Lot No. 850. A SCARCE.32 Rimfire Cal. William Tranters Patent Revolver. Serial No.2463. Charcoal blued octagonal barrel with Birmingham Proof. The top flat engraved -Henry Beckwith Skinner Street. London-. Groove top strap. Seven shot cylinder.The blued frame with -W.Tranters Patent-. Oval stamp sheath trigger, loading gate and see-saw arbour pin latch (Later). Chequered walnut grip with blued cap. Some rust patches and minor bruising. Hammer screw a replacement. Near Grade 2. Brl.3.5 ins.

Lot No. 860. A 16mm Russian Krnka Model 69 Infantry Rifle. Round tapered barrel with correct sights and dated -1870-. The bronze breech numbered -95287- with steel flip-over mechanism operating the automatic extractor. Back action lock dated -1860-. Arctic birch fullstock with brass triggerguard and three steel bands. Stock bruised. Grade 3. Brl.36 ins.

Lot No. 861. A .450 No.2 Westley Richards Patent Martini Type Medium Game Rifle. The round tapered barrel engraved -Henrys Patent Rifling- and with broad wide full length file cut having six (two missing) platinum lined leaf rearsights. The forward section graduated to 20 inch for measuring antlers. The chamber section engraved -Rifle 1. Hollis & Sons London. For No.2 Case-. Engraved action. Walnut stock and forend. Stock damaged, lower rib soldered. Grade 3. Brl.30 ins.

Lot No. 864. A SCARCE .297/230 Cal. Rook and Rabbit Rifle by John Adams. Octagonal barrel with dovetailed foresight and one standing, one folding platinum lined rearsight. The angle flats engraved - The "Finsbury" Bore .297/230 For Morris Cartridge Adams & Co 32 Finsbury Pavement London. E.C-. The action with side lever and hammer. The tang with base fore sight. Figured walnut straight hand stock chequered at the wrist and forend. Grade 3 plus. Brl.25 ins.

Lot No. 869. An UNUSUAL .500 Cal. double barrelled Medium Game Rifle by Cooper and Goodman. The top rib with four folding platiunum lined leaf rearsight and engraved -Cooper & Goodman London-. The breech converted from pinfire. The signed locks, rearward facing hammers (one later) and tang engraved with scroll foliage, underlever and action base similarly engraved. Later walnut halfstock with chequered wrist and fored. Grade 3 plus. Brl.29 ins.

Lot No. 906. A FINE QUALITY 12 bore Pinfire double barrelled Sporting Gun by George Smith of London. Browned fine rose twist barrels with narrow sunken concave rib engraved -George Smith 40 Davies Street Berkeley Squ. London-. The action, break-off signed back action locks, tang, dolphin hammers and underlever all beautifully engraved with best scroll foliage. Highly figured walnut halfstock chequered at the wrist and forend. Charcoal blued foliage engraved triggerguard. The tang numbered -217-. Crisp. Grade 1 with traces of colur case hardening. Brl.29 ins.

Lot No. 907. An Indo Persian Powder Flask. The circular iron body inlaid with silver flowers and foliage. The curved screw-off top in the form ao a Leopards Head. Grade 2.

Lot No. 910. A VERY GOOD Dixon Patent Shot Flask Circa 1840. Black Leather body with white metal charger graduated 1.25, 1 3/8, 13.5 oz. The fire blued cut-off arm marked -James Dixon & Sons Sheffield-. Seam with minor split. Grade 3 plus.

Lot No. 911. A VERY GOOD Shot Flask of small size. Circa 1850. The Brownleather body embossed -lb 1-(One Pound). Lacquered brass charger with two postion cut-off. Grade 2 plus.

Lot No. 913. Combination Tool. With oil dipper. The arm stamped -H & WA-. Grade 3 plus

Lot No. 914. Combination Tool. Grade 3 plus

Lot No. 915. A SCARCE "T" Shaped Nipple KeyCirca 1850. Each arm with brass screw-off compartments for nipples. Brass top prickers and push-in turnscrew head. Grade 2

Lot No. 916. A Mainspring Clamp Circa 1840. Complete with thumb screw. Grade 2

Lot No. 917. An UNUSUAL Sykes Patent Circular Brass Percussion Cap Dispenser of Small size Cica 1840. Fire blued spring and ring. Grade 2 plus. Most probably for a cased pepperbox or pocket pistols. Dia. 1 3/8 ins.

Lot No. 918. A Circular White Metal Sykes Patent Percussion Cap Dispenser Cica 1850. The neck with twin fire blued retaining springs. The screw-off top with -M- Mark. Grade 2 plus.

Lot No. 919. A Very Similar Dispenser also by Sykes with a curved neck. Grade 2 plus.

Lot No. 920. A Circular White Metal S.Allport Improved PatentPercussion Cap Dispenser. Circa 1850. The screw-off lid with letter -L- mark. The neck with twin retaining springs. Grade 2.

Lot No. 930. An Original Chamois Lether Percussion Cap Bag Circa 1850 with W & C Eley London Circular Label and The Reverse -Made Expressly for Deane, Adams & Deanes Patent Revolver- Grade 3 plus.

Lot No. 933. Three Original Rosewood Ram/Clearing Rods for 54/80 bore percussion revolvers. Grade 2.

Lot No. 934. Two Original 19th Century Nipple Keys. Both with ebony handles and brass topped prickers. Grade 3 plus.

Lot No. 938. Three Original 19th Century Japanned Tins. Two for caps with W & C, Eley and Eley Bros labels. The third with -No.5 100 Rifle Patches 1 Inch- label. Grade 3.

Lot No. 939. An Original Pewter Oil Bottle. 19th Century by C & J.W.Hawksley Grade 2.

Lot No. 940. An Original Japanned Tin of Percussion Caps. The top with embossed brass disc. Having Lion and Unicorn Royal Coat-of-Arms and -Eleys Double Waterproof Caps-. The side with original blue lable and instructions. Grade 3 plus.

Lot No. 958. A RARE 54 bore Daws Patent double action Percussion Revolver. The ovate barrel with London proofs and Patent rammer beneath. The top flat engraved -George H.Daw 57 Threadneedle St. London. Patent No.1749-. matching number five shot cylinder. The frame engraved -Patent No.1749-. The hammer with broad precision fitted nose to deflect cap schrapnal. The trigger with external sear. Chequered walnut grip and lanyard ring. Spotty staining and slight pitting. Grade 3. Brl.6.5 ins.

Lot No. 959. A SCARCE 38 bore Adams Patent Dragoon Model 1851 Percussion Revolver. Octagonal barrel with dovetailed foresight. London proofs and fitted with -Joseph Braziers Patent rammer No.691- The top strap engraved -Boss 73 St.James Street.London- Five shot cylinder. The frame engraved -Adams Patent 50796B-. The underside engraved I.Brazier-. Chequered walnut grip with iron cap. Grade 3. Brl.7.5 ins.

Lot No. 960. A Pair of Continental Percussion Officers Pistols Circa 1840. Twist octagonal barrels with swamp muzzles and cut with microgroove rifling. Plain locks, hammers and furniture. Walnut full stocks with chequered grips. Later wooden ramrods. Grade 3. Brl.8 ins.

Lot No. 961. A 24 bore Percussion Holster Pistol Circa 1850 by Gough & Bowen. Octagonal barrel with foliage engraved breech and platinum plug. Engraved tang with rearsight. Signed back action lock engraved together with the hammer and triggerguard with foliage. Walnut fullstock having chequered grip. Original ebony ramrod with brass cap. (Worm broken). Grade 3 plus. Brl.6 ins.

Lot No. 962. A VERY GOOD CASED PAIR of 30 bore Percussion Holster Pistols Circa 1840 by Smith of London. Browned octagonal twist barrels with dovetailed foresights and single platinum line and the breech. The top flats engraved -Smith London-. Foliage engraved tangs with "Vee" notched rearsight. Signed colour case hardened lock shaving stepped bolted tails. Colour hardened engraved dolphin hammers retained by bun nuts. Figured walnut fullstocks with chequered grips. Charcoal blued furniture includes foliage engraved bows having pineapple finials. Original rosewood ramrods each with brass capped worms. In their original oak case lined in green baize. The inside lid with trade label of -Thomas Smith No.3 Bridge Street London-. Accessories include : A cylindrical powder flask, ebony handled nipple key with pricker, loading/clearing rod and ball mould. The pistols Grade 1 with 90% original finish. Brl.6 ins.

Lot No. 963. A CASED PAIR of Continental Percussion Target/Duelling Pistols Circa 1850. Octagonal barrels with fluted centre section, dovetailed foresights and cut with 10 groove rifling. Foliage engraved breeches and tangs. The locks, hammers and spur triggerguards similarly engraved. Figured walnut halfstocks with fluted grips and foliage carved forends, faceted stylised butt caps. In their original oak case. The lid with brass shield engraved -Mr. Lowis De'Sgenetais Les Genets Par Bolbec- . Close fitting interior with powder flask, mallet, ball mould, nipple key and two loading rods. Some speckled staining. Grade 3 plus. Brl.10.5 ins.

Lot No. 964. An UNUSUAL CASED PAIR of 44 bore Percussion Pocket Pistols Circa 1840 by Wilkinson & Son London. Signed, round blued turn-off barrel internally notched for key. Brass silver plated actions grips and triggerguards engraved with foliage and flowerheads. Engraved dolphin hammers. In their oak case lined in green baize. The inside lid with Wilkinsons trade label. Accessories include a later powder flask and correct ball mould. Some wear to plate. Grade 3. Brl.2.25 ins.

Lot No. 965. An UNUSUAL all brass piston operated Saloon Pistol by Graham Bond. Simple spring trigger release for firing a glass ball cartridge. Grade 3 plus. See "Curiosa" by Gluckman.

Lot No. 966 A GOOD CASED PAIR of 36 bore Flintlock Travelling Pistols Circa 1790 by Thomas Conway of Manchester. Re-browned ovate signed barrels engraved -Manchester- "Flash" engraved tangs. Signed bevel edge locks with engraved stepped tails having safety bolts. Engraved cocks, waterproof pans. The frizzen springs with rollers. Figured walnut fullstocks with chequered grips and engraved iron furniture including pineapple finials. Original ramrods each with worm. In their oak case lined in green baize. The inside lid with makers trade label. Accessories include powder flask, ball mould and loading/clearing rod. Grade 3 plus. Brl.4 ins.

Lot No. 967. A 28 bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Circa 1800. Twist octagonal barrel with gold line and platinum touch hole. Bevel edged lock with vacant silver poincon, stepped tail and rainproof pan. Walnut halfstock with chequered grip. Escutcheons removed. Safety bolt, cock and frizzen missing. Forend damaged. Grade 3. A sleeper well worth restoring. Brl.8 ins.

Lot No. 970. A VERY GOOD 8 bore double barrelled Percussion Wildfowling Gun By Van Wart Son & Co. Circa 1845. Browned heavy wire twist barrels with broad concave rib engraved -London Fine Twist-. Scroll engraved breeches with one forward and two rearward platinum lines. Long scroll engraved case hardened tang and dolphin hammers. Signed colour case hardened locks engraved with scroll foliage. Chequered walnut halfstock with double cross bolted forend. Scroll engraved triggerguard, floor plate, butt plate and throat pipe. Origianl rosewood ramrod with brass capped worm. Very crisp. Grade 2 plus. Brl.36.5 ins.

Lot No. 971. A RARE 25 bore Princes Patent Percussion Capping Breech Loading Carbine by Isaac Hollis. Browned two stage round sliding barrel cut with five wide groove rifling, square post foresight and ramp and ladder rearsight graduated to 1000 yards. The short top flat engraved -Made For H & J Vincent Melbourne-. The breech engraved -Princes patent-. The back action lock engraved -Isaac Hollis & Sons Makers to Her Majesties War Department-. Scroll engraved dolphin hammer. The fored end with slotted iron plate for the barrel lever. The triggerguard bow with locking bolt. Figured walnut halfstock chequered at the wrist. Some staining. Grade 3 plus. Brl.28 ins..

Lot No. 978. A MASSIVE American 48 bore Percussion Long Range Target Rifle Circa 1860. The very heavy blued octagonal barrel cut with ten groove rifling and mounted with full length tube peepsight. The breech with nipple drum. Polished lock and hammer. Walnut halfstock with German silver scroll triggerguard, patch box, crescent butt plate and forend cap. Accessories include a four pin located bullet starter rammer, brass charger and large "Clasped Hands" powder flask. Contained in a modern wooden transit box. Near Grade 1. Brl.36 ins.