Scotarms

Lot No. 81 A 12 bore -E.J.Churchill Regal Model- double barrelled boxlock ejector shotgun. Serial No.5963. Narrow file cut top rib with gold inlaid 1. Colour case hardened signed action, locks and furniture. Gold inlaid "Safe" and -1-. In its brown leather green baize lined motor case with -E.J.Churchill- trade label. Top of case embossed -MB-. Records indicate that this gun was made 1938/39. Near Grade 1. Brl.28 ins. FAA Category:SG

Lot No. 386 A VERY GOOD .22lr A.G.Parker "Something Special" Martini action Target Rifle. Serial No.52772. Blued barrel with screw-on muzzle cap, low mounted Ajac scope having scroll engraved mounts. The blued action and triggerguard engraved with scroll foliage and -A.G.P- within a diamond. Walnut stock chequered at the pistol grip and broad forend. In its original canvas covered case lined in green velvet. The inside lid with trade label of Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang Ltd. Original silencer. Grade 1 plus retaining all original finish. Brl.25 ins. FAA Category:S1

Lot No. 393 A RARE Prototype Mauser Turkish Model 90 bolt action service rifle. Serial No.10 (Matching). Standard specifications. Correct sights. The receiver marked with B.U.Proofs, date and -Mauser Arms Co.Oberndorf A/N-. Walnut fullstock with two sling swivels. Action drilled. Otherwise Near New. Retaining virtually all original finish. Brl.75 cms. FAA Category:S1

Lot No. 394 A RARE Prototype/Pre Production Mauser Belgian Model 89 bolt action Military Carbine. Serial No.O1903. (Matching). The barrel with correct sights, Yataghan bayonet lugs and blued jacket. The chamber marked -Fabrique Nationale Herstal Liege-. The action with fire blued bolt release/charger guide. The bolt with down turned handle and Liege proofs. Walnut fullstock with two sling swivels and box magazine. Some spotty rust speckles. Bolt safety missing. Chamber drilled otherwise Grade 1 plus. Unused with virtually all original finish. Brl.54 cms. FAA Category:S1

Lot No. 395 A RARE PREPRODUCTION 7.65mm Mauser Model 1904 bolt action service rifle. Serial No.16. (Matching apart from bolt). Standard specifications. Correct sights. The burnished action with B.U. Proofs and marked -Waffen Fabrik Mauser A.G. Obendorf A/N 1907-. The side marked -Mod 1904-. The bolt rear and safety "Flag" numbered 73. The handle -173a- cancelled and over struck with another 4 digit number. Walnut fullstock, bayonet lug and clearing rod. Chamber drilled. Otherwise Near New with all original finish. Brl.74 cms. FAA Category:S1

Lot No. 396 A VERY UNUSUAL AND INTERESTING 7.92mm Mauser bolt action Carbine. Serial No.7905. The action and bolt matching. Blued barrel with ladder rearsight. The chamber with Imperial German Proofs, Crowned Erfurt,Crowned F.W. and Numbered -2309-. The action dated -1906- and together with bolt with Liege proofs. Walnut fullstock with tube magazine. Chamber drilled, Otherwise Near New with all original finish. Brl.61 cms. Outwardly this carbine is of 71/84 construction yet of a later calibre. More information will be supplied after further investigation and research, Ex Museum. FAA Category:S1

Lot No. 424 A SCARCE Commercial Colt Model 1911 Auto Pistol. Serial No.C8532. Standard specifications. Correct sights. Address and Patent Dates. Rampant Colt at the rear of the receiver. Chequered walnut grips and lanyard ring. Correct box magazine. Some fading of blue to receiver (Which is the norm) the frame retaining 85% original blue. Near Grade 1. Brl.5 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 425 A SCARCE .455 Cal. Webley & Scott Ltd Mark 1 N (Navy) self loading pistol. Serial No.5262. The receiver dated -1914- and with winged bullet trade mark etc. Ring hammer grip safety chequered hard rubber grips, lanyard ring and box magazine. Two spare magazine and very rare adapted drum magazine. Some fading of blue. Grade 2. Brl.5 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 426 A RARE .22lr Soviet Made Four Barrel Knife Pistol Serial No.1000303. The blade with two fullers either side. The collar with safety. The grip with barrel group and trigger assembly. The screw off knurled pommel for loading. In its original brown leather scabbard. Near Grade 1. Brl.3 ins. FAA Category:S51AA

Lot No. 427 A RARE .22lr Chinese Made Three Barrel Folding Knife Pistol. Serial No.0202817. Folding blade, the plastic grip with barrel group and thumb activated trigger. In its leather holster with spare barrel group. As New. Brl.2 ins. FAA Category:S51AA

Lot No. 433 A RARE .455 Cal. Royal Air Force Colt Government Model 1911 Auto Pistol. Serial No.W106258. Standard specifications. Correct address and Patent Dates. The frame marked -R.A.F- broad arrow and crossed lances and G.W.R.Stedmann Inspectors Mark about magazine release button. Chequered walnut grips and original magazine with lanyard loop and marked -Cal.455 Eley-. Grade 1 plus with 98% original matt black finish and flawless grips. Brl.5 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 434 An Original Tan Leather Holster for the Colt .455 Cal. Government Model 1911 auto pistol. The rear impressed -D.King R.F.C 1917-. Some crazing. Grade 2.

Lot No. 446 A 9mm Walther Model P38 auto pistol. Serial No.7180V (matching). Standard specifications and markings. Also Code -BYF44- and Waffen Amt stamps. Grade 1 plus with all original finish. Brl.5 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 518 A RARE wooden five cavity .31 Cal. cartridge magazine Circa 1850. Containing three paper cartridge (one damaged). The outer paper wrapper printed -5 Combustible Envelope Cartridges Made of Hazards Powder Expressly for Col. Colts Patent Revolving Pocket Pistol- etc. Grade 3 plus.
Lot No. 703 A 19th Century T-Shaped nipple key wrench. Steel manufacture. Surface stained. Grade 2. Together with a nipple key wrench incorporating two screw drivers. Surface stained.
Lot No. 706 A similar measure. Also stamped -Torrington Conn-.
Lot No. 707 A similar measure.
Lot No. 714 A VERY RARE Late 19th Century Calliper Bore Gauge. The shoulder graduated from .575 (20 bore) to .740 (12 bore). The lower part with pivoted spring loaded needle pointer. In its original oak case. The inside lid marked in ink - D.A.Masters Leith House Wigmore-. Some minor spotty staining. Grade 2 plus. Lth.12 ins.
Lot No. 715 An UNUSUAL Early 19th Century barrel turn-off key. Turned shank with tapered key and folding arms. Grade 3.

Lot No. 525 A .22 Rimfire Pen Knife Pistol. Serial No.1012. The brass body engraved with scroll foliage and -Giles Whittome London-. Two blades and thumb trigger. Grade 1 plus. Brl.1 ins. FAA Category:S51aba

Lot No. 593 A RARE 5mm Bergmann No.2 charger loading auto pistol, Serial No.2435. Standard specifications and markings. The blued frame with oval trade mark of a Goblin and - GAGGENAU V.C.S. SUHL -. Safety lever and correct Bergmann chequered hard rubber grips. Grade 2 Plus with 80% original blue, flaking mainly around the top of receiver. Brl.18cm.

Lot No. 598 A nickel plated .32 Rimfire Revolver. Serial No.231. Round barrel with raised rib engraved -Improved Smith & Wesson System Feb 3. 74-. Five shot cylinder with Patent arbour pin catch. Sheath trigger and birds head walnut grips. Near Grade 2. Brl.3.5".

Lot No. 599 A .32 Rimfire Smith & Wesson Mod 1 1/2 Revolver. Serial No.37554. Tip-up barrel with raised rib engraved -Smith & Wesson- etc. Five shot cylinder, sheath trigger and varnished rosewood grips. Grade 2 with 50% original charcoal blue. Brl.3.5 ins.

Lot No. 601 A .32 Rimfire Harrington & Richardson Patent nickel plated Revolver. Serial No.56. Octagonal barrel with Worcester address etc. Seven shot cylinder, sheath trigger and embossed hard rubber grips. Grade 2 plus. Brl.3 ins.

Lot No. 602 A SCARCE .41 Rf. Cal. Hopkins and Allen Model XL No.4 NY Revolver. Octagonal barrel with name and Patent dated. Blued frame with See-saw arbour pin release catch. Blue five shot cylinder, rounded frame with sheath trigger and walnut birds head grips. Grade 2 with 60% original finish. Brl.2.5 ins.

Lot No. 613 A VERY RARE Schimel Model P22 Air Pistol. Serial No.2265A. Standard specifications and markings. Grooved Bakelite grips. Grade 2 plus. Brl.6.75 ins. NB: The Schimel air pistol was originally manufactured by Schimel in California but soon went bankrupt. Production machinery was then purchased by The A.C. Swan Company who later produced the Carbo-Jet.

Lot No. 649 A FINE CASED 90 Bore Ball/70 Bore smooth air gun by E.M.Reilly & Co of London. The two barrels and pump tube of browned wire twist construction. The reservoir and barrel cover being lacquered to simulate wood, the engraved collar marked - E.M.REILLY & CO. NEW OXFORD ST. LONDON. IMPROVED -. Colour case hardened stripping tool and pump handle, the latter having ebony grips. In it's original mahogany case lined in green baize, the inside lid with trade label of E.M. Reilly & Co. 502 New Oxford Street London. Accessories include a barrel locking key, cocking key, oil bottle and conical shape turned ebony box retaining spare piston. Near Grade One. Brls. 18".

Lot No. 666 A GOOD Reproduction Suit of Medieval Armour. Helmet with visor arm and leg defences. Breast and back-plate mounted on wooden stand. With broadsword.

Lot No. 676 A GOOD ENGLISH 9mm pinfire revolver, Serial No.434. Sighted round barrel signed - WARD LONDON -. Octagonal mouth with extractor rod, charcoal blued six shot cylinder having Birmingham Proofs. The frame engraved with foliage in the English manner. Standing breech with loading gate. Chequered walnut bag shaped grips, lanyard ring. Blueing flaked from barrel and frame, otherwise crisp. Grade 2 Plus. Brl.6".

Lot No. 677 A 12mm Pinfire Revolver. Round barrel with octagonal mouth (Foresight missing) six shot cylinder with Liege Proofs. The frame with loading gate and extractor rod. Chequered walnut grips. Grade 3 plus. Brl.6 ins.

Lot No. 680 A FINE CASED PAIR OF double barrelled 12mm Pinfire Howdah Pistols Circa 1860. By P.Duval of Paris. Browned banded curly twist barrels. The signed rib acid etched -P.A.Duval 34 Passage Chouseul Pairs-. The matt finish actions, back action locks, shaped hammers, tangs, underlevers, triggerguards and butt caps engraved with foliage. Fire blued triggers, ebony grips beautifully carved with foliage on a stippled background. In their original ebony close fitted case lined in burgundy velvet. The inside lid tooled in gold -Duval Passage Choiseul A Paris-. Accessories include : Ball mould with pincer sprue cutter, pin tool, ebony clearing rod and turn screw. The pistols Grade 1 plus. Case lid cracked. Brls.7.25 ins.

Lot No. 690 A large Gun Size Powder Flask Circa 1830. Pear shaped body embossed with shell and four suspension rings. Brass Patent top with internal spring and adjustable charger. Grade 3 plus.
Lot No. 698 An UNUSUAL brass Small Pistol Powder Flask Circa 1780. Tubular shape body of slightly flattened form, brass top with pull-off cover. Grade 3 plus.

Plus other flasks.

Lot No. 750 A VERY INTERESTING 10 bore Presentation India Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Circa 1810. Round tapered barrel with Tower Proofs. The lock marked with Crowned -GR- Cypher and -Tower- at the tail. Walnut fullstock with "Swell" to forend and apron around tang (Some damage to toe). Regulation brass furniture. The butt plate tang engraved -Presented by Admil Sir Isc Coffin Anno-Dom. 1815-. Grade 3. Brl.39 ins. NB: Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin 1759 to 1839 Son of a British Customs Officer, Joined The Royal Navy in 1773 and Was Made Admiral in 1814.

Lot No. 752 A RARE 16 bore Flintlock Military Holster Pistol Circa 1800 by William & John Rigby of Dublin. Ovate twist barrel with private proofs. Signed lock with raised edge and stepped tail. Walnut fullstock (Forend cracked) with stirrup ramrod and typical brass furniture including "Fish Tail" butt cap. Grade 3. Brl.9 ins.

Lot No. 753 A CASED 120 bore Percussion Pepperbox Pistol Circa 1830 by Alex Thompson of Edinburgh. Six shot fluted barrel group with Birmingham proofs. Case hardened nipple shield. German silver rounded action engraved with best scroll foliage and signed - Aler.r. Thomson Edinburgh Improved Revolving Pistol-. Engraved colour case hardened hammer, engraved German silver back strap and charcoal blued and engraved triggerguard. Varnished figured walnut grips. In its original mahogany case lined in green velvet. The inside lid with pictorial trade label of Alex.R. Thomson. Accessories include : A Fine Sykes Patent Powder Flask, Nipple Key with ebony handle, rosewood rammer with clearing worm and correct pincer mould. Grade 2 plus. Brls.3 ins.

Lot No. 754 A 48 Bore Webley type closed wedge frame percussion revolver. Octagonal barrel with dovetailed foresight and side rammer. Five shot cylinder with Birmingham Proofs. Border line engraved frame numbered - 6283 -. Chequered walnut grips. Grade 3 Plus. Cleaned. Brl.6.5"

Lot No. 755 A 54 Bore Webley type closed wedge frame percussion revolver. Sighted charcoal blued octagonal barrel, the top strap engraved with foliage and - HUTCHESON CAMBRIDGE -. Five shot cylinder with Birmingham Proofs. Foliage engraved frame and triggerguard, chequered walnut grips (top of left one chipped). Minor staining, Grade 2 Plus. 90% original charcoal blue finish to barrel and top strap. Brl.5.5".

Lot No. 756 A VERY GOOD cased 80 Bore percussion transitional revolver, Circa 1840. Sighted charcoal blued octagonal barrel with scroll engraved mouth. Colour case hardened six shot cylinder with Birmingham Proofs. Rounded colour case hardened action, Barr hammer, triggerguard, back strap nicely engraved with foliage. In it's original mahogany case lined in green baize, the inside lid having John Blanch & Son trade label. Accessories include, a bag shaped powder flask, nipple key with ebony handle, ebony clearing/ram rod, ball mould and turned ivory nipple box. Near Grade One with much original finish. Brl.6".

Lot No. 759 A 80 bore Continental double barrelled over and under Percussion Overcourt Pistol Circa 1850. Fine curly twist heavy round barrels cut with four groove rifling. Foliage engraved boxlock action, concealed triggers. Bag shaped walnut grips. Grade 3. Brl.3"

Lot No. 761 A 64 bore Percussion Pocket Pistol Circa 1840 by Clarke of Leicester. Blued round turn-off barrel, signed engraved boxlock action and side hammer, slab sided walnut grip. Grade 3. Brl.3 ins.

Lot No. 765 A 30 bore In-The-White Percussion Travelling Pistol Circa 1840. Twist octagonal barrel mounted with side spring bayonet and stirrup ramrod. Boxlock action with bayonet release lever and side hammer. Chequered walnut grip with steel butt cap having spring trap cover. Surface rusted. Grade 3 plus. Brl.5.5 ins.

Lot No. 766 A 90 bore double barrelled over and under turn-over Percussion Pistol Circa 1850 by T.Tipping of London. Round barrels with engraved muzzles and breeches. Boxlock action nicely engraved with foliage and signed within a banner. Concealed trigger, dolphin hammer with safety bolt. Finely chequered walnut grip. Grade 3 plus. Brl.2 ins

Lot No. 771 A 16 bore Percussion Officers Holster Pistol Circa 1840 by Blanch of London. Brown ovate twist barrel with German silver "Pip" sight. Flower engraved breech and tang. Signed bolted lock engraved together with the dolphin hammer with foliage. Walnut fullstock with chequered grip. Engraved triggerguard and stirrup rammer. Grade 3. Brl.8 ins.

Lot No. 772 An UNUSUAL 20 bore over and under Percussion Officers Belt Pistol Circa 1840 by A.Karabegof (Sic) London. Each barrel cut with five wide groove rifling. The signed to flat with "Pip" foresight. The boxlock action and hammers engraved with foliage. Chequered walnut grip belt hook stirrup ramrod and engraved butt cap with hinged trap cover. Cleaned bright. Crisp. Grade 3 plus. Brl.6.5 ins.

Lot No. 773 An Irish 15 bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol Circa 1790 by Clarke of Dublin. Re-browned octagonal barrel with fore and rear sights. The top flat engraved -Clarke Dublin-. Engraved tang. Signed lock with bevel edge and bolted stepped tail. Walnut fullstock (With repairs) with semi slab sided grip. Engraved triggerguard with pineapple finial. Plain silver butt cap and shield shaped escutcheon. Later ramrod. Grade 3. Brl.9.75 ins.

Lot No. 775 A 60 bore Flintlock Overcourt Pistol Circa 1820. Signed -Styan-. The turn-off barrel with undersprung bayonet, engraved muzzle and internally notched for key. Engraved boxlock action, sliding triggerguard bayonet release, throat hole cock with safety bolt locking the frizzen. Slab sided walnut grip. Grade 3 plus. Brl.3.5 ins.

Lot No. 777 A GOOD QUALITY 40 bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Circa 1790 by Cliff of London. Brown twist octagonal barrel inlaid in gold old english -John Cliff London-. The breech having two gold lines and platinum lined touch hole. Well engraved tang with "V" notched rearsight. The signed lock with waterproof pan, engraved star burst trophy engraved stepped tail with safety bolt. Engraved pigeon breast cock and frizzen. The spring with roller walnut fullstock with chequered grip (Cracked) and engraved triggerguard bow Rosewood ramrod having brass capped worm. Minor damage to throat pipe otherwise Crisp. Grade 3 plus. Brl.6 ins.

Lot No. 780 A 25 bore Flintlock Officers Holster Pistol Circa 1810 by Ketland & Co. Brass octagonal barrel with private proofs and initials -IK-. Signed brass lock with raised edge and stepped tail. The frizzen spring having friction roller. Walnut fullstock, brass triggerguard with pineapple finial. Brass ramrod pipes. Rosewood ramrod. Grade 3 plus. Brl.7.5 ins.

Lot No. 781 A VERY GOOD QUALITY 26 bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Circa 1750 by Joseph Griffin. Round turn-off barrel of typical cannon form with lug for key. The breech with London proofs. The boxlock action signed -Griffin Bond Street London- within ribands and acanthus foliage. Throat hole cock and frizzen. Flower engraved sliding triggerguard safety, flat sided flared walnut grip with hallmarked silver grotesque mask and rococco. Trophy thumb-piece escutcheon. Some bruising. Grade 3. Brl.7 ins.

Lot No. 782 A 60 bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol Circa 1790 by John Twigg of London. Round brass turn-off barrel with lug for key. Brass boxlock action signed -Twigg London-. Throat hole cock with safety bolt. Frizzen and slab sided walnut grip. Near Grade 2. Brl.4".

Lot No. 783 A 56 bore Flintlock Tap Action double barrelled over and under Pocket Pistol Circa 1790 by Spencer of London. Round turn-off barrels internally notched for key and numbered respectively 2 and 3 to the breech. The boxlock action signed -Spencer London- within ovals and surrounded with trophies. Throat hole cock with safety bolt locking the frizzen. Concealed trigger and walnut slab sided grip. Top jaw and screw replaced. Grade 3 plus. Brl.3.5 ins.

Lot No. 785 A 48 bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol Circa 1790 by Oaks of London. Blued round turn-off barrel with lug. Boxlock action signed -Oakes London- and with London Proofs. Concealed trigger, throat hole cock with safety bolt locking the frizzen. Walnut slab sided grip. Top of frizzen chipped. Some staining. Grade 3 plus. Brl.2.5 ins.

Lot No. 786 A 34 bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol Circa 1780 by Clarke of London. Round brass turn-off barrel with lug. Brass boxlock action signed Clarke London within trophies, throat hole cock with safety bolt. Frizzen walnut slab sided grip tapering at the base. Grade 3 plus. Brl.2.5 ins.

Lot No. 787 A 60 bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol Circa 1790 by John Twigg of London. Round brass turn-off barrel with lug for key. Brass boxlock action signed -Twigg London-. Throat hole cock and frizzen. Walnut slab sided grips. Grade 3 plus. Brl.3 ins.

Lot No. 792 An UNUSUAL 16 bore double barrelled Percussion Sporting Gun Circa 1860. Browned wire twist barrels with Liege Proofs on the underside. The concave top rib engraved -J.R.Spence of Sheffield-. The breeches with inlaid silver decoration. The back action locks, hammers, tang and triggerguard engraved with scroll foliage. Walnut halfstock with raised check piece and finely carved mythical figure head and dog. Panel chequered grip and forend. Grade 3 plus. Brl.31 ins.

Lot No. 793 A GOOD double barrelled 10 bore Percussion Sporting Gun Circa 1850 by C.Stevens. Browned curly twist barrels. The concave rib engraved -C.Stevens London. Best Laminated Steel-. Engraved colour case hardened breech with rain proof wrap-around nipple shields. Signed colour case hardened lock, hammers (Each retained by a flower head nut) tang, triggerguard and butt plate. Walnut halfstock chequered at the wrist and forend. Rose wood ramrod with brass cap and worm. Grade 2 plus. brl.32.5 ins.