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These are the illustrated lots from sale No. 681 Thursday 25th November, 2010
Lot No. 213 A GOOD 6.5 mod 1903 Mannlicher Schonauer bolt action Stutzen rifle. Serial No:9165. Full stocked with double set triggers, 4 x Kahles scope on QD mounts. -Retailed By J Koschat, and Jos Winkler, Ferlach-. Butt stock extended. Grade 2. Brl 17'. FAA Category: S1
Lot No. 387 A Fine quality 12 bore double barrell back action hammer shotgun. By Stephen Grant. Serial No:3824. The rose twist barrels having top rib engraved - Stephen Grant 67 St. Jame's street London -. The action bed engraved - Grant & Hodges Patent 425 -. The action body engraved with scroll foliage and signed. - Stephen Grant patent-. The signed locks tang, dolphin hammers and triggerguard similary engraved side lever. Figuered walnut butt stock having heal and toe plate. Right barrel marginal. Grade 3 plus. Brls 31'. FAA Category: S1
Lot No. 389 A Rare 12 bore William Moore & Grey patent double barrel side/boxlock shotgun. Serial No:3187. Rebrowned curly twist barrels having broad flat top rib engraved - William Moore & Grey London -. Signed locks engraved with foliage. The broad tang with forward facing safty lever and inlaid inlaid in Gold - Lock'D-. Push forward underlever. Walnut straight hand stock with heel and toe plate. Grade 3 plus. Brls 30'. FAA Category: SG
Lot No. 390 A Scarce 12 bore double barrel underlever hammer shotgun. By Charles Lancaster. Serial No:4225. Blued sleeved barrels having original rib signed - Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond ST. London patent breech loading -. And - Charles Lancaster's Patent - and with rotary locking block. Signed back action locks patent hammers and tang engraved with best scroll foliage. The standing breech having detachable strikers. Highly figuered walnut straight hand stock with chequered wrist and forend. Some re blueing. Grade 2. Brl 31'. FAA Category: SG
Lot No. 404 A SCARCE Peters Stahl .22Lr conversion unit for the colt 1911 AI self loading pistol. Serial No:1110032. Two piece reciever with adjustable rearsight. Magazine and accessories in it's original plywood case having matching number address plate. Grade 1 plus. FAA Category: S51aba
Lot No. 405 A .450/.455 Cal. Commercial Webley IV Revolver. Serial No:123497. (matching). The barrel marked - P. Webley & Son London & Birmingham-. The side marked - C.A. S.A.C. 06-. (Civil Administration South Africa Constabulary). The frame with similiar marks and winged bullet. The back strap with - R.P.3 (Railway Police) marking. Chequered moulded grips. (The left chipped at pin). Finish faded. Grade 2. Brl 4'. FAA Category: S51aba
Lot No. 406 A RARE .455 Cal Naval Issue Webley Mark I service revolver. Serial No:1020. (matching). The top strap having large broad arrow and other ordnance marks. The frame marked- Webley Mark I patents- Chequered moulded grips. Grade 2. ( The bore as new ). Brl 4. FAA Category: S51aba
Lot No. 407 A .455 Cal Webley Mark IV service revolver. Serial No:118867. The barrel, frame and cylinder bearing numourous ordnance marks. Chequered moulded grips. Grade 2 plus. Retaining old Re-Blue finish. Brl 4'. FAA Category: S51aba
Lot No. 493 A RARE 7.62mm FN GPMG A2 (General purpose machine gun). Complete with sight's, tri-pod. Very Rare carrying case and inert linked ammunition in box. Grade 1. With Cert.
Lot No. 497 A GOOD 7.92mm MG34 Machine Gun. Dated DOT350. Complete with drum magazine and bi-pod. Grade 1 plus.
Lot No. 500 A GOOD .303 Cal Vickers medium machine gun complete with sights tri-pod and inert linked belt. Grade 1. With Cert. With transit.
Lot No. 505 A 7.62MM Belgian model 1939 medium machine gun. Complete with tri-pod. Grade 1.
Lot No. 551 A RARE .38 Cal. Rim fire William Tranter's patent of 1863 revolver. Serial No:7450. Octagonal barrel, the top narrow flat engraved -T Conway 15 Blackfriars St. Manchester -. The frame having -W. Tranter's patent -. Oval stamp and loading gate. Chequered walnut grip with steel butt cap and lanyard ring. Grade 3. Brl 5'.
Lot No. 552 A .32 Cal. Rim fire Moore's patent belt revolver. Serial No:1944. The octagonal barrel marked _D. Moore patent - Sept 18. 1860 -. Engraved and silver plated brass frame, seven shot cylinder. Walnut grip. Grade 3. Brl 5'.
Lot No. 553 A SCARCE .32-44 Cal. Smith & Wesson New model No3 single action target revolver. Serial No:3577. Charcoal blued barrel having raised sighting rib engraved with Springfield Address. Pivoted rearsight / release catch. Charcoal blued frame and 'S&W'. Chequered composition grips. Grade 2 plus. Retaining much original finish. Brl 6.5'. N.B. Only 2621 were manufactured in this calibre with a cylinder length of 1.7/16'
Lot No. 555 A RARE .220 Tranter ' Little Monarch' side lever centre hammer rook rifle. Serial No:3257. Round barrel engraved with - Tranter Bros 18 Sand St Birmingham -. Octagonal breech stand and fold rearsight. Distinctive pistol grip stock. Near Grade 2. Brl 26'. FAA Category: S1
Lot No. 560 A .22lr Martini action Francotte Shutzen rifle. Serial No.19614. Adjustable 'V' notch target sights, double set trigger. Grade 2. Brl.29 ins. FAA Category: S1
Lot No. 562 A .22lr Heanel Falling Block Stutzen Rifle. NVN. By P.G.Jensen & Son Kobenhavn. Heavy carved cheekpiece stock double set triggers, single bolted forend. Dioptre sights. Grade 2. Brl.29 ins. FAA Category: S1
Lot No. 567 A CASED .360 cal Henry Holland rook and rabbit rifle. Serial No:2935. The charcoal Blued octagonal barrel having dovetailed three leaf platinum lined rearsight. The top flat engraved - H. Holland 98 New Bond St. London -. The angle flat engraved - Henry's patent A&T 1466 -. The colour case hardened action, signed back action lock, long tang and underlever engraved with best scroll foliage. Engraved triggerguard and plates. Walnut butt stock with chequered pistol grip ( repaired ) and forend. In it's original tapped canvas case lined in green baize. The inside lid with Trade Label of Henry Holland. Grade 2 plus. Brl 28'.
Lot No. 568 A .380 long cal, rook and rabbit rifle. Serial No:3165. By Perrins & Son of Worcester. The charcoal blued octagonal barrel havinfg file cut rib and dovetailed fore and three leaf platinum lined rearsight. The chamber engraved within a panel - Perrins & Son makers Worcester 3165 -. The charcoal blued and scroll engraved action with side lever and extractor latch. Figured walnut half stock with chequered semi pistol grip and forend. Some patchy staining, Grade 2 plus with much original finish. Brl 28'.
Lot No. 569 A .320 Long Cal. William Tranter's patent rook and rabbit rifle. Serial No:36633. The octagonal barrel having dovetailed for and two leaf rearsight. The top flat engraved with the retailers Address - Kerr & Co King William Street London Bridge -. The charcoal blued action having -W. Tranters patent - oval stamp. Walnut butt stock with chequered wrist. Some exturnal patchy pitting. Otherwise Grade 2. Brl 26'.
Lot No. 570 A VERY GOOD .380 Long Rifle calibre Rook & Rabbit Rifle. By William Tranter. Serial No:55103. Charcoal blued barrel having dovetailed fore and platinum lined two leaf rearsight. The top flat engraved with the retailers name - J. Blanch & Son Gracechurch St. London-. The breech with ejector. The charcoal blued action having -W Tranters Patent- stamp. Walnut halfstock with chequered wrist. Near Grade 1. Retaining much original finish. Brl 26'.
Lot No. 572 A 8 Bore double barrelled underlever hammer shotgun. Serial No:2175. By Charles Osbourne London. The rose twist barrels having concave rib signed - Chas, Osbourne London. The signed back action locks action and hammers with single line engraving. Walnut halfstock with chequered wrist and forend. Heel and toe plate. The heel plate a later replacement. Grade 3 plus. Brls 31'.
Lot No. 574 A VERY GOOD .22 SHT. Winchester Model 1890 pump action rifle. Serial No.543868. For 1913-15. Sighted blued octagonal barrel with address etc. Blued action with take-down screw. Walnut butt stock with crescent butt plate. Grade 1 plus with 95% original finish. Brl.24 ins. FAA Category: S1
Lot No. 575 A GOOD .300 Cal. Left hand side lever ejector Rook and Rabbit Rifle. Serial No.34672. By Dobson and Rosson. Charcoal blued octagonal barrel having dovetailed foresight with hinge cover and two leaf platinum lined rearsight. The engine turned top flat engraved -Dobson & Rossen 4 Market Head Derby-. Charcoal blued action. The tang with fitted adjustable peepsight. Figured walnut butt stock having chequered grip. Grade 2 with some original finish. Brl.28 ins.
Lot No. 576 A GOOD .300 or .295 Cal. Rook and Rabbit Rifle by W.J.Jeffery. Serial No.2183. The charcoal blued octagonal barrel having dovetailed fore and three leaf platinum lined rearsight. The top flat having file cut forward part and rear part. The central part engraved -W.J.Jeffery & Co 60 Vicrtoria St. London EC-. The twp angled flats engraved -Jeffery Rifles Hold The Highest Record in The World For The Accuracy of Shooting-. Colour case hardened action engraved with scroll foliage. Engraved tang and triggerguard. Figured walnut stock having chequered grip and forend. Horn forend cap. Grade 2 plus. The action retaining all original colour hardening. Brl.27 ins.
Lot No. 599 A VERY FINE QUALITY 12 bore pin fire double barrel shotgun, By George Smith of London. The lightly rebrowned rose twist barrels having narrow concave rib signed. George Smith 40 Davies Street Berkeley Sque. London -. The action, signed back action locks, long tang and gracefull dolphin hammers engraved with best quality scroll foliage. Charcoal blued triggerquard, underlever and butt plate similarly engraved. Highly figured walnut stock having chequered wrist and forend. Grade 2 plus, retaining much original colour. Brls 29'.
Lot No. 600 A VERY GOOD 5mm pin fire pepperbox retailed By George H. Daw of London. The fire blued 8 shot barrel group having Birmingham proofs. The action bar signed -Geo . H. Daw London -. Fire blued action with pivoted loading gate and folding trigger. Finally chequered bag shaped grip. The rear grip strap engraved -Sam.L. Stone Esqe.- And with screw - in extractor rod in the base. Grade 1 plus with vertually all fire blue. Brls 2'.
Lot No. 602 A GOOD 7mm pin fire revolver. The sighted charcoal blued barrel signed - Meyer Brevete -. Closed top strap frame. Charcoal blued six shot cylinder with Birmingham proofs. Folding trigger and loading gate. Chequered walnut grips. Extractor rod missing, otherwise Grade 2 plus with 60% original finish. Brl 3.5'.
Lot No. 603 A 7MM Pin fire revolver raised sighted barrel, the six shot cylinder having liege proofs. Folding trigger, loading gate and extractor rod. Ivory grips. Near Grade 2. With some staining. Brl 3.5'.
Lot No. 605 A 7MM Pin fire Liege proofed revolver. Serial No:5910. Octagonal barrel, six shot cylinder, folding trigger, loading gate and extractor rod. Plain walnut grips. Grade 3 plus. Brl 3.5'.
Lot No. 608 A gun size powder flask Circa 1830. Pear shaped burnished steel body having German silver rib. The brass patent top signed. - Hawksley Sheffield -. And with adjustable charger. Minor staining. Grade 2.
Lot No. 627 A FINE pistol size powder flask Circa 1840. The pear shaped copper body embossed with 'Shell'. The brass screw-off top with charger. Grade 1 plus with most laquer.
Lot No. 628 A FINE Medium size powder horn Circa 1800. The curved slightly flattened shape body having two suspension rings and brass base. The brass top with fire blued spring and adjustable charger. Near Grade 1 retaining some original laquer.
Lot No. 629 A FINE medium size powdert flask Circa 1830. The pear shaped body embossed with shell on each side. Patent brass top with internal spring (broken) adjustable charger. Near Grade 1 with some original laquer.
Lot No. 630 A gun size powder flask Circa 1840. The pear shaped copper body embossed with running dog putting up pheasant within a landscape in a panel. Brass screw-off top with Dixon adjustable charger. Grade 2.
Lot No. 631 A gun size powder flask Circa 1840. Pear shaped copper body embossed with snipe and foliage. Screw - off brass top with Hawksley patent charger. Near Grade 2.
Lot No. 633 A gun size powder flask Circa 1850 By Hawksley. The plain pear shaped copper body having brass patent top and adjustable charger. Near Grade 1.
Lot No. 634 A Sykes patent pistol size powder flask Circa 1840. Signed pear shaped copper body and brass patent top with adjustable charger. Grade 2 plus.
Lot No. 646 A RARE and Original William Tranters patent double cavity brass bullet mould. Fire blued sprue cutter marked -54- bore. The side with Tranters oval stamp. Grade 2 plus.
Lot No. 648 A RARE Original Adams patent 120 bore brass double cavity tailed bullet/ ball mould with sprue cutter. The side having Adams patent registered stamp. -28 Nov.1851-.
Lot No. 656 A .44 Cal. Remington New Model Army percussion revolver. Serial No:83220. Sighted and charcoal blued octagonal barrel having Ilion Address Etc. Charcoal blued frame and rammer. Six shot cylinder brass triggerguard and walnut grips with inspectors cartouche. Grade 2 plus retaining much original finish. Brl 8'.
Lot No. 657 A RARE .38 Cal rim fire Richards Mason factory conversion colt model 1861 Navy revolver. Serial No:20528 (matching). Round sighted barrel having New York Address (faint) and with early early London proofs. The underside with correctly filled-in rammer slot. The colour case hardened frame marked -Pat. July. 25. 1871. Pat. July. 5. 1872.- Six shot cylinder brass triggerguard (still marked .36 cal) and back strap. Varnished walnut grip. Grade 2 plus with some original finish. Brl 7.5'. Foot Note: There are very few of these Richards - Mason factory conversions for the 1861 Navy, reputedly no more than 2,200 and mostly in .38 centrefire. There are supposedly less than 200 in .38 rimfire! In excellent working order with traces of original blue cashardened finish.
Lot No. 658 A RARE Colt Model 1862 pocket revolver of Navy calibre with factory conversion to .38 rim fire. Serial No:16964 (matching). Charcoal blued octagonal barrel having New York Address. The colour case hardened frame marked -Pat. July. 25. 1871. Pat July 2. 1872.- Rebated five Shot cylinder having good 'hold - up' scene. Brass triggerguard and back strap and varnished walnut grip. Grade 2 plus with much original finish. Brl 4.5'.
Lot No. 659 A GOOD .44 Cal Rogers and Spencer Army percussion revolver. Serial No:2018. Octagonal barrel. Charcoal blued action. The top strap having - Utica N.Y. -. Address. Six shot cylinder. The walnut grips with inspector's cartouche. Matching number rammer. Grade 2 plus, retaining much original colour. Brl 7.5'.
Lot No. 660 A GOOD .44 Cal. Remington New model Army percussion revolver. Serial No:90675. Octagonal charcoal blued barrel having Ilion Address. Blued rammer beneath. Charcoal blued frame having brass triggerguard. Six shot cylinder (some bruising). The walnut grips with inspector's cartouche. Grade 2 plus. Retaining much original finish. Brl 8'.
Lot No. 661 A CASED .31 Cal. Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver. Serial No.48960. Octagonal barrel with rammer . The top flat having two line New York address. Six shot cylinder with hold-up scene. The frame marked -Colts Patent-. Silver plated triggerguard and back strap. Varnished walnut grip. In its original mahogany case lined in red velvet. The inside lid having instruction label. Accessories include a Colts Patent bullet/ball mould, Dixon powder flask with correct charger and "L" shaped turn screw/nipple key. The pistol with some staining. Grade 2 with traces of original blue. Brl.5 ins.
Lot No. 662 A FINE CASED 120 bore percussion pepperbox By Alexander Thomson of Edinburgh. Fluted six shot barrel group. The German silver frame signed -Alex.R. Thomson Edinburgh improved revolving pistol -. And profusley engraved with scroll foliage, engraved bar hammer and charcoal blued triggerguard. Varnished walnut grips. In it's original mahogany case lined in green velvet. The inside lid having Thomson's pictorial trade label. Accessories include a fine Sykes patent powder flask (most laquer). Nipple key, rammer/clearing rod and ball mould. The pistol Grade 2 plus retaining much original finish. Brls 3'.
Lot No. 663 A RARE 54 bore Beaumont Adams model 1856 percussion revolver retailed By -Pirlot Brothers Liege-. Blued octagonal barrel with dovetailed foresight and signed top strap. The frame having -Adams 1856 patent stamp and engraved - Adam's patent No.20266-. Matching number five shot cylinder with liege proof. Patent rammer and chequered walnut grip. Surface scratched. Near Grade 2. Brl 6'.
Lot No. 664 A 80 bore William Tranter's patent 4th model percussion revolver. The octagonal barrel having dovetailed foresight. The top strap engraved - Truelock & Harris 9 Dawson St. Dublin -. The engraved frame and rammer with - W. Tranter's Patent - oval stamp. And engraved -No 19159T -. Horizontal Safty and bee - ssaw arbouor latch. Five shot cylinder (nipples missing). Chequered walnut grip and engraved triggerquard and butt cap. Near Grade 2. With some original finish. Brl 4.5'.
Lot No. 665 A 80 bore Beaumont Adam's patent percussion revolver. Sighted charcoal blued octagonal barrel with - L.A.C.- Stamp and London proofs, the top flat engraved -Robert Adams 76 King William Street London-. The blued frame engraved -B18041 Adams patent No33788R-. Five shot cylinder. Fire blued rammer and chequered walnut grip. Some heavy pitting to right side. Grade 3 with 50% original blue. Brl 4.5'.
Lot No. 666 A VERY GOOD 120 bore percussion pepperbox Circa 1840. The colour hardened six shot fluted barrel group having Birmingham proofs. Foliage engraved colour case hardened action and bar hammer. Foliage engraved blued triggerguard and butt cap. Chequered walnut grips. Grade 2 plus. Retaining most original colour. Brls 3'.
Lot No. 667 A VERY GOOD CASED 54 bore William Tranters Patent Forth Model Percussion Revolver. The charcoal blued barrel haviing dovetailed foresight. The top strap engraved with foliage and -Wilkinson & Son Pall Mall London-. Charcoal blued frame engraved with foliage No.21464T and with fireblued 'See-Saw' arbour pin latch and 'Hook' safety. Colour case hardened five shot cylinder having London Proofs. Engraved charcoal blued triggerguard and butt cap. Burnished and engraved rammer, chequered walnut grip. In its original mahogany case lined in greeen baize. The inside lid having trade label of Wilkinson &Y Son. Accessories include a bag shaped powder flask by Dixon, a brass double cavity bullet mould having -Tranters Patent- stamp and blued sprue cutter, rosewood cleariing rod, oil bottles and wash leather cap bag. The pistol Near Grade 1 retaining 96% original finish. Brl.6 ins.
Lot No. 668 A GOOD 54 Bore Adam's patent model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver. The charcoal blued barrel having dovetailed foresight. The top flat engraved -deane Adams & Deane 30 King William St. London-. The charcoal blued frame engraved with foliage and -Adams Patent No.11844R. The five shot cylinder engraved -11845R- and with London Proofs. Chequered walnut grip. Engraved triggerguard and butt cap. Grade 2 plus. Much original finish. Brl 6.5'.
Lot No. 669 A VERY GOOD 54 bore Webley 'Longspur' Percussion Revolver. The burnished octagonal barrel engraved -P.Webley & Sons-. Burnished five shot cylinder having Birmingham Proofs. The frame enbgraved -Patent No.2509-. Patent pivoted rammer (Retaining screw missing). Chequered walnut grips. Very Crisp, burnished rather than blued. Grade 2 plus. Brl.6.25 ins.
Lot No. 670 A FINE CASED PAIR of 44 bore French Percussion Duelling/Target Pistols Circa 1840. By Vigourel of Marseilles. The browned twist barrels having dovetailed foresights and cut with multi groove rifling. The colour case hardened breeches engraved with foliage. Each tang having 'V' notched rearsight and engraved together with the signed locks, hammers spur triggerguards and faceted butt caps with fine quality scroll foliage. Figured walnut half stocks carved with foliage at the forend and fluted grips. In their original close fitted mahogany case lined in green baize. The lid having brass escutcheon engraved with the letter 'M' surmounted by a ducal crown. Accessories include a Fine P.F.D.F. A Paris powder flask embossed with sporting guns etc. Ball mould, turn screw nipple key loading mallet and ebony rods etc. The pistols with minor bruising at forend cross bolts otherwise Very Crisp retaining all original finish. Grade 1. Brl.11 ins.
Lot No. 671 A CASED PAIR of UNUSUAL 18 bore Percussion 'Manstopper' Pocket Pistols Circa 1850. The round barrels cut with micro groove rifling and bearing Liege proofs. Foliage engraved boxlock actions having side hammers and concealed triggers. Bag shaped burr walnut grips, each with shield shaped silver escutcheons. In their mahogany case lined in green baize. Accessories include a Fine circular powder flask each side embossed with sporting items and hanging stag. Ball mould, turn screw and barrel key. Grade 2. Brl.2.5 ins.
Lot No. 672 A FINE QUALITY CASED over and under 140 bore Percussion Pocket Pistol having London silver hallmarks for 1826. Blued octagonal barrels. The upper signed in gold -W.Morgan- and with two gold lines at the breech. The lower engraved -Reading-. Finely engraved locks with fire blued external main springs having links to the hammers. Engraved hammers (one spur broken) and sighted tangs. Walnut grip with gold escutcheon. Foliage engraved hallmarked silver triggerguard and butt cap with plain gold finial. In its original mahogany case lined in blue velvet. Accessories include a leather covered three-way flask (top detached) and ball mould. A Sleeper. Near Grade 2. Brl.2.5 ins. Undoubtedly made by Joseph Egg and retailed by William Morgan of Reading.
Lot No. 673 A FINE QUALITY 38 bore bronze action flintlock pocket pistol. Circa 1800 By C.B. Blyth of London. Round turn-off barrel with lug. Signed rounded box lock action engraved with foliage concealed trigger. Throat hole cock and twin roller frizzen. The safty bolt also locking the frizzen. Bag shaped walnut grip inlaid with flowerheads and foliage. Grade 3 plus. Brl 2.5'.
Lot No. 674 A 26 Bore Flintlock holster pistol Circa 1790 By Thomas & Storrs of London. Brass two stage barrel with central girdle. The top flat engraved -London-. Signed lock with stepped tail. Pigeon breasted cock and roller frizzen spring. Walnut fullstock with brass furniture, the engraved triggerguard having pineapple finial. Original ram rod. Crisp, Grade 3 plus. Brl 9'.
Lot No. 676 A Massive Belgian 4 Bore percussion big game rifle. Circa 1850. The heavy two stage brown twist barrel cut with 8 groove rifling. The side flat marked - M Leneu Bayeur -. And with liege proofs. The top flat typical pivoted rearsight graduated to 300 Mtrs and with thumb screw locking bolt. Engraved back action lock, roundedhammer walnut halfstock having iron furniture and ram rod. Stock repaired at wrist. Grade 3 plus. Brl 36.5'
Lot No. 680 A RARE 16 Bore double barrelled percussion sporting gun By John Manton. Serial No:11,156 for 1841. Re-browned twist barrels, the top rib engraved - John Manton & Son Dover Street London-. Engraved breeches with vented platinum plugs. The tang engraved with peacocks and foliage. Each lock signed -Jho. Manton & Son patent-. And engraved with game birds within a landscape. Engraved dolphin hammers. Figured walnut halfstock having chequered wrist. Engraved triggerguard and throat pipe with pineapple finiale. Some pitting and wear. Grade 3. abarls 30'.
Lot No. 685 A 10 Bore South African flintlock sporting rifle Circa 1810. The browned two stage barrel cut with straight groove rifling and with sights. Rounded lock with throat hole cock and frizzen. Walnut 'Baboon thigh'. Fullstock (repaired at forend). Brass furniture and double set 'hair trigger. Grade 3 plus. Brl 44.5'.
Lot No. 686 A 10 bore Fintlock India Pattern Third Type Brown Bess Misket Circa 1800 Possibly for Sea Service. Round tapered barrel having Ordnance marks and proofs. The lock having Crown G.R. Cypher and -Tower-. Walnut fullstock with "Handrail" wrist, apron around tang and "Swell" to the forend. Brass regulation furniture, ramrod and original bayonet. Minor worming. Gradfe 3. Brl.36.5 ins.
Lot No. 687 A 52 Cal. U.S Springfield Percussion Model 1855 Rifled Musket. The barrel with correst sights. The lock having Maynard tap primer and marked with Eagle -U.S.Springfield 1858-. Walnut fullstock having correct steel furniture, ramrod and leather sling. Grade 3. Brl.40 ins.
Lot No. 688 A GOOD .577 Cal. Enfield Pattern 1853 Percussion Rifle. Round tapered barrel having correct sights. The breech with numerous ordnance marks. The lock marked -1856 Tower- and with crowned V.R.Cypher. Walnut fullstock with Pimlico mark on the butt. Iron baderley bands and ramrod and brass regulation furniture. Original bayonet with scabbard. Grade 3 plus. A sleeper. Brl.39 ins.
Lot No. 689 A .50/70 Cal. U.S Trap Door Springfield Model 1864 rifled musket. Round tapered barrel with correct sights. The breech dated -1866-. The lock with Eagle and US Springfield 1864. Walnut fuillstock with iron furniture, clearing rod and leather sling. Grade 3. Brl.36.5 ins.