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Country Pursuits, Sporting Guns, Taxidermy & Militaria On 25/06/2021

Country Pursuits, Sporting Guns, Taxidermy & Militaria

25/06/2021

A most interesting collection of over 230 lots - to include antique firearms & weapons including a rare pair of London 40 bore Officers percussion duelling pistols by Robert Braggs c1830/40 in original brass bound mahogany case (Lot 3027) estimated at £7,000 - £10,000, in addition to medals, militaria, sporting guns, a selection of taxidermy - & more.

Lot 3028

Rare Henry Pieper Liege seven-chambered solid barrel 297/30 calibre rim-fire volley gun with six bar...

Rare Henry Pieper Liege seven-chambered solid barrel 297/30 calibre rim-fire volley gun with six barrels around a central seventh barrel drilled for simultaneous fire, built on a Remington type rolling block action, blued 62cm barrel with raised rib and twin rear leaf sights, case hardened action complete with loading plate for seven cartridges, walnut stock with chequered pistol grip and fore-end and inset 'silver' cartouche with two Chinese type characters, no.256PLN, L109cm overall

B35729

SOLD £4000

Lot 3029

19th century Ann Patrick of Liverpool 16-bore percussion double barrel side-by-side shotgun the 71cm...

19th century Ann Patrick of Liverpool 16-bore percussion double barrel side-by-side shotgun the 71cm stub twist barrels with raised centre rib marked 'Patrick Liverpool' and original ramrod under with two holding pipes, lock plates deeply engraved in the Irish style and inscribed 'Patrick' with dolphin hammers, large scrolling trigger guard, walnut stock with chequered grip and pineapple finial to fore-end and trigger guard, open silver cartouche, L111cm overall

B38141

SOLD £550

Lot 3031

19th century continental 20-bore single barrel percussion musket with 85.5cm barrel inscribed K.D.L....

19th century continental 20-bore single barrel percussion musket with 85.5cm barrel inscribed K.D.L.No.1855, raised rib and full length ramrod pipe with original ramrod, engraving to lock and rear end of barrel, stained ash half length cheek stock with inset hinged compartment for ball/cap, chequered pistol grip and fore-end and two swivel sling hooks, L127cm overall

B38106

SOLD £160

Lot 3032

Early 19th century 15-bore flintlock converted to percussion cap fowling piece, the lock stamped T. ...

Early 19th century 15-bore flintlock converted to percussion cap fowling piece, the lock stamped T. Richards, walnut half stock with brass fittings including trigger guard with pineapple finial and 91cm barrel with ramrod under L129cm overall

B22180

SOLD £120

Lot 3033

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the repaired walnut full stock with brass ...

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the repaired walnut full stock with brass mounts and under barrel ramrod L176cm

B7927

SOLD £45

Lot 3034

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the mahogany full stock with brass mounts ...

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the mahogany full stock with brass mounts and under barrel ramrod L166.5cm

B38051

SOLD £50

Lot 3035

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the walnut full stock with steel mounts, s...

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the walnut full stock with steel mounts, stock stamped J1587 36, lacking ramrod L167.5cm

7001

SOLD £60

Lot 3036

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the mahogany full stock with steel mounts,...

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the mahogany full stock with steel mounts, lock stamped LONDON, under barrel ramrod L167.5cm

7001

SOLD £80

Lot 3037

19th century continental flintlock musket for restoration or display, the studded walnut full stock ...

19th century continental flintlock musket for restoration or display, the studded walnut full stock with brass mounts, lock stamped with bumble bee logo possibly for Dresse-Laloux & Cie Liege, under barrel ramrod and one sling swivel, proof marks visible, L166.5cm

9129

SOLD £65

Lot 3038

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the mahogany full stock stamped J6124 with...

19th century flintlock musket for restoration or display, the mahogany full stock stamped J6124 with brass mounts, lock stamped LONDON, lacking ramrod L153cm

7001

SOLD £55

Lot 3039

French Model 1866 Chassepot 11mm bolt-action needle fire rifle, the 70.5cm barrel stamped with vario...

French Model 1866 Chassepot 11mm bolt-action needle fire rifle, the 70.5cm barrel stamped with various proof marks, the action inscribed 'Manufacture D'Armes St. Etienne Mle 1866-74', walnut full stock with brass mounts, stock stamped 8798, under barrel ramrod and two sling swivels L117cm

10031

SOLD £220

Lot 3040

Rare double barrel percussion knife pistol by Dumonthier & Sons (NVN), approx. .38 calibre, with 8.5...

Rare double barrel percussion knife pistol by Dumonthier & Sons (NVN), approx. .38 calibre, with 8.5cm barrels and central 21.5cm spear pointed blade, all with etched damascening, upper quillons serve as hammers for the percussion ignition with single drop down trigger and fluted nickel grips, in nickel mounted leather covered tin scabbard L33.5cm overall

B35729

SOLD £1350

Lot 3041

Mid-19th century James Rodgers Sheffield 160-bore (approx. 25cal.) percussion knife pistol with twin...

Mid-19th century James Rodgers Sheffield 160-bore (approx. 25cal.) percussion knife pistol with twin folding blades, known as 'Unwin & Rodgers Type', 9cm nickel tapering octagonal barrel with rear mounted nipple, boxlock central hammer action, smooth horn riveted side scales with nickel mounts housing nickel scissor action bullet mould, pair of tweezers and concealed butt compartment for ball/cap, folding trigger and two blades, one 8cm dagger style and one 5.5cm single edged utility blade L17.5cm overall closed

B38003

SOLD £500

Lot 3042

Mid-19th century French LePage-Moutier 32-bore (.45 cal.) single barrel percussion pocket pistol, th...

Mid-19th century French LePage-Moutier 32-bore (.45 cal.) single barrel percussion pocket pistol, the 7cm turn-off barrel with mock rifling, concealed side hammer with folding drop-down trigger, two engraved side panels, one hinged with ring-pull to reveal side fitted percussion action, top with foliate engraving and panel inscribed 'F'ni Poli LePage Moutier Arq du Roi', pipe form ebony stock with concealed sliding butt plate compartment for ball/cap, barrel marked '2' probably indicating one of a pair L19cm overall

9095

SOLD £400

Lot 3043

Unfinished restoration project of a continental flintlock volley pistol with modern white metal 17cm...

Unfinished restoration project of a continental flintlock volley pistol with modern white metal 17cm screw-off cluster of four barrels fitted to a late 18th century brass plated engraved action, stained wooden stock with white metal butt cap embossed with a classical style female musician and applied with an ornate open cartouche L37.5cm overall

9010

SOLD £260

Lot 3044

Pair of Richardson Liverpool 16-bore single barrel percussion belt/travelling pistols, each with 10....

Pair of Richardson Liverpool 16-bore single barrel percussion belt/travelling pistols, each with 10.5cm plain octagonal barrel, under barrel swivelling captive ramrod, engraved action, trigger guard and hammer, chequered walnut grip with concealed butt compartment for ball/cap and open silver cartouche, L23cm overall; in green baize lined brass bound mahogany fitted case with inset carrying handle containing small copper powder flask, screw-driver, wrong bore steel scissor action bullet mould and two F. Joyce & Co percussion cap tins, case L30.5cm

10036

SOLD £1500

Lot 3045

Late 18th century flintlock pocket pistol signed H. Nock London with 4cm turn-off barrel and drop do...

Late 18th century flintlock pocket pistol signed H. Nock London with 4cm turn-off barrel and drop down trigger, engraved lock plates, thumb safety and walnut bag stock L16cm overall

10025

SOLD £300

Lot 3046

Colt model 1849 percussion six-shot pocket revolver, the 10cm octagonal barrel inscribed 'Address Co...

Colt model 1849 percussion six-shot pocket revolver, the 10cm octagonal barrel inscribed 'Address Col Saml Colt New York US America' with underbarrel rammer, cylinder engraved with stagecoach scene, most parts with matching serial no.258742 but cylinder numbered 58742, brass trigger guard and backstrap and tw0-piece walnut grips L25cm; with modern powder flask, bullet maker, measure and leather holster

B13834

SOLD £1300

Lot 3047

Colt model 1860 .44 calibre six-shot percussion army revolver with stepped cylinder, the 20.5cm barr...

Colt model 1860 .44 calibre six-shot percussion army revolver with stepped cylinder, the 20.5cm barrel inscribed 'Address Col Saml Colt New York US America' with under barrel rammer, all parts with matching serial no.77902, traces of plating to brass trigger guard, two-piece walnut grips L37cm; with modern brass bullet maker and leather holster

9124

SOLD £850

Lot 3048

Colt .36 calibre percussion five-shot police pocket revolver, all parts with matching serial no.1833...

Colt .36 calibre percussion five-shot police pocket revolver, all parts with matching serial no.18334, 14cm barrel marked 'Address Col Saml Colt New York US America' with under barrel swivel rammer, brass trigger guard and backstrap with two-piece wooden grips L28.5cm; with modern bullet maker and leather holster.

10014

SOLD £550

Lot 3049

Colt .41 calibre rim-fire third model deringer with 6.5cm barrel marked COLT, brass frame stamped .4...

Colt .41 calibre rim-fire third model deringer with 6.5cm barrel marked COLT, brass frame stamped .41cal with C and rampant colt mark, sheath trigger and two-piece varnished wooden grips L13.5cm overall; with one inert cartridge

9127

SOLD £360

Lot 3050

Mid-19th century 12mm (approx. .45cal.) six-shot pin fire revolver with single and double action, be...

Mid-19th century 12mm (approx. .45cal.) six-shot pin fire revolver with single and double action, bears English proof marks, rifled barrel, fitted ejector rod and chequered walnut split grips L25cm

10006

SOLD £170

Lot 3051

Mid-19th century incomplete six-shot percussion pepperbox revolver, approximately 36 cal., English p...

Mid-19th century incomplete six-shot percussion pepperbox revolver, approximately 36 cal., English proof marks, traces of foliate engraving to lock, split walnut grips L21cm

9065

SOLD £120

Lot 3052

Italian Sprint eight-shot .22 rim fire blank firing pistol L18cm; and German MaRie Perfecta 6mm blan...

Italian Sprint eight-shot .22 rim fire blank firing pistol L18cm; and German MaRie Perfecta 6mm blank firing starting pistol, boxed with instructions (2)

B38099

SOLD £45

Lot 3053

Miniature all nickel .22 pin fire single shot pistol with engraved grip and suspension ring to the b...

Miniature all nickel .22 pin fire single shot pistol with engraved grip and suspension ring to the butt L4.5cm

10022

SOLD £75

Lot 3055

19th century over-and-under double barrel percussion cap pistol, the central rib inscribed Midland G...

19th century over-and-under double barrel percussion cap pistol, the central rib inscribed Midland Gun Co. Birmingham, 13cm octagonal barrels with swivel ramrod, scroll engraved action and trigger guard and walnut stock with chequered grip and butt cap with hinged trap cover 31cm overall

9051

SOLD £340

Lot 3056

19th century flintlock converted to percussion cap target pistol, the 20.5cm barrel engraved with a ...

19th century flintlock converted to percussion cap target pistol, the 20.5cm barrel engraved with a sunburst motif to the top and ramrod under, foliate engraved lock-plate and trigger guard, silver plated fittings, walnut stock with chequered grip and melon fluted butt L35.5cm overall

9054

SOLD £300

Lot 3057

Scratch-built copy of a 19th century percussion cap pistol with 7cm tapering cannon style turn-off b...

Scratch-built copy of a 19th century percussion cap pistol with 7cm tapering cannon style turn-off barrel, lock-plate inscribed 'F. Fox' and mahogany bag stock L17.5cm overall, in fitted mahogany box with inlaid crest chased mother-of-pearl cartouche and double-ended spanner

10005

SOLD £65

Lot 3058

Early 19th century percussion cap cavalry pistol with round 23cm unsighted barrel, borderline engrav...

Early 19th century percussion cap cavalry pistol with round 23cm unsighted barrel, borderline engraved action lock (lacking hammer), walnut full stock with heavy brass furniture, iron lanyard ring to the flat butt cap and long flat retaining spring below fore-end for captive ramrod (missing) L41cm overall

9110

SOLD £200

Lot 3059

Early 19th century flintlock holster pistol with 21.5cm octagonal barrel, walnut full stock, plain s...

Early 19th century flintlock holster pistol with 21.5cm octagonal barrel, walnut full stock, plain steel lock, foliate chased trigger guard, inlaid silver cartouche and under barrel ramrod with horn tip L35.5cm overall

9054

SOLD £220

Lot 3060

Early 19th century flintlock pocket pistol with 11.5cm round barrel, walnut full stock, plain steel ...

Early 19th century flintlock pocket pistol with 11.5cm round barrel, walnut full stock, plain steel lock plates and trigger guard and under barrel ramrod with horn tip L23cm overall

9108

SOLD £160

Lot 3061

Mid-19th century percussion cap side-by-side double barrel pocket pistol with 7.5cm octagonal barrel...

Mid-19th century percussion cap side-by-side double barrel pocket pistol with 7.5cm octagonal barrels and walnut bag stock L21.5cm; and Belgian 16-bore percussion cap pocket pistol with 16cm octagonal barrel, folding trigger and black painted wooden stock L27.5cm (2)

9068

SOLD £90

Lot 3062

Pair of Dudley London approx. .50 calibre single barrel flintlock pocket pistols each with short 3cm...

Pair of Dudley London approx. .50 calibre single barrel flintlock pocket pistols each with short 3cm turn-off barrel, engraved brass frame, walnut stock with silver scrolling filigree inlay and stand-of-arms engraved lozenge cartouche, drop down trigger activated by full cocking and sliding top safety catch L14cm overall; in green baize lined fitted mahogany case with small reeded copper bag style powder flask, case L20cm

10036

SOLD £1500

Lot 3063

Pair of Continental .44calibre percussion target pistols, each with heavy 23.5cm octagonal to round ...

Pair of Continental .44calibre percussion target pistols, each with heavy 23.5cm octagonal to round barrel bearing various marks, crude scroll engraving to lock plate, hammer and octagonal section of barrel, unchequered walnut stock with brass butt plate and steel hooked trigger guard, numbered 8138 & 8164, L41.5cm overall; in maroon baize lined converted sapele mahogany fitted case bearing reproduction trade label for Trulock & Son Dublin containing small copper powder flask, steel scissor action bullet mould, nipple key, turned wooden mallet and lidded box, steel rammer and wooden cleaning rod, case L48cm

9051

SOLD £850

Lot 3064

Pair of Muller & Lyon 11mm (approx. .42 cal.) percussion target pistols each with 24.5cm rifled octa...

Pair of Muller & Lyon 11mm (approx. .42 cal.) percussion target pistols each with 24.5cm rifled octagonal and fluted barrel, plain action and hammer, unchequered walnut stock with inverted crown shaped butt plate and hooked trigger guard, no set trigger or half cock safety, numbered 1 & 2 on top of breech, L42cm overall; in baize lined fitted walnut case with all accessories including miniature copper powder flask, scissor action bullet mould, nipple key with screw-driver attachment, turned hardwood mallet and graduated pair of lidded boxes, brass rammer, cleaning rod etc, case L55.5cm

10035

SOLD £4000

Lot 3089

Walnut stock only for Springfield rifle L102cm...

Walnut stock only for Springfield rifle L102cm

B16795

SOLD £45

Lot 3097

Four copper/brass graduated powder flasks, three with American style embossed decoration and the oth...

Four copper/brass graduated powder flasks, three with American style embossed decoration and the other decorated with game and hunting dogs, largest H22cm (4)

7002

SOLD £110

Lot 3099

19th century two-piece hardwood gun cleaning rod with quality brass coupling, turned grip and eleven...

19th century two-piece hardwood gun cleaning rod with quality brass coupling, turned grip and eleven various gauge brushes, jags etc L90.5cm

10002

SOLD £30

Lot 3122

Two air rifles for restoration: BSA Airsport .22 cal. underlever air rifle with Bentley 4x20 scope,...

Two air rifles for restoration: BSA Airsport .22 cal. underlever air rifle with Bentley 4x20 scope, L112.5cm; and Spanish .177 break barrel air rifle with pistol grip (2)

B1561

SOLD £75

Lot 3123

Umarex Colt M4 break barrel .177 air rifle with telescopic sight, L90cm overall, boxed with accessor...

Umarex Colt M4 break barrel .177 air rifle with telescopic sight, L90cm overall, boxed with accessories and instructions

10016

SOLD £190

Lot 3124

BCS FS-1002 full metal CO2 revolver, L32cm overall; boxed with two CO2 cartridges, instructions etc...

BCS FS-1002 full metal CO2 revolver, L32cm overall; boxed with two CO2 cartridges, instructions etc

9149

SOLD £90

Lot 3125

Tanfoglio CO2 semi-auto .177 - 4.5mm Witness 1911 pistol, serial no.20519509, L25cm overall, boxed w...

Tanfoglio CO2 semi-auto .177 - 4.5mm Witness 1911 pistol, serial no.20519509, L25cm overall, boxed with quantity of ball bearings, CO2 cartridge and instructions

10016

SOLD £95

Lot 3126

Umarex Colt SAA (single action army) .45 CO2 BB airgun in full metal, serial no.15D75870, L30.5cm, b...

Umarex Colt SAA (single action army) .45 CO2 BB airgun in full metal, serial no.15D75870, L30.5cm, boxed with instructions

10016

SOLD £150

Lot 3127

Hoffman Premier Model HW35 .22 air rifle with break barrel action, serial no.649091, L113cm overall...

Hoffman Premier Model HW35 .22 air rifle with break barrel action, serial no.649091, L113cm overall

10040

SOLD £110

Lot 3128

Air-Arms TX200 .22 underlever air rifle with Hawke telescopic sights, serial no.047630, L98.5cm over...

Air-Arms TX200 .22 underlever air rifle with Hawke telescopic sights, serial no.047630, L98.5cm overall

B908

SOLD £340

Lot 3129

Webley & Scott Webley Eclipse .177 - 4.5cal under lever air rifle with fitted scope mount (no scope)...

Webley & Scott Webley Eclipse .177 - 4.5cal under lever air rifle with fitted scope mount (no scope), serial no.825427, L111cm overall

9166

SOLD £100

Lot 3153

Leather, oak and brass shotgun case with Westley Richards & Co labels to the lid, fitted interior to...

Leather, oak and brass shotgun case with Westley Richards & Co labels to the lid, fitted interior to accommodate 76.5cm barrels, containing assorted gun cleaning equipment, L83.5cm overall

B38141

SOLD £85

Lot 3154

Rexine covered oak shotgun case with baize lined fitted interior to accommodate 74cm barrels, white ...

Rexine covered oak shotgun case with baize lined fitted interior to accommodate 74cm barrels, white metal plaque to lid monogrammed DMB, L82cm overall

10030

SOLD £30

Lot 3155

Belgian .410 folding 'poacher's' gun with 71.5cm barrel, side lever opening, centre hammer action an...

Belgian .410 folding 'poacher's' gun with 71.5cm barrel, side lever opening, centre hammer action and walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end L110cm overall SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

10007

SOLD £20

Lot 3156

BSA 12-bore side-by-side double barrel box-lock ejector sporting gun with 76cm barrels, walnut stock...

BSA 12-bore side-by-side double barrel box-lock ejector sporting gun with 76cm barrels, walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, serial no.37983, L119.5cm overall SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

10007

SOLD £40

Lot 3157

Over one-hundred and thirty 12-bore shotgun cartridges SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED...

Over one-hundred and thirty 12-bore shotgun cartridges SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

9081

SOLD £45

Lot 3158

Reproduction 11-bore black-powder blunderbuss, the 61.5cm barrel with black-powder marks and ramrod ...

Reproduction 11-bore black-powder blunderbuss, the 61.5cm barrel with black-powder marks and ramrod under, walnut full stock with steel lock and brass fittings and two sling swivels, serial no.155, L101cm overall SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

9023

SOLD £50

Lot 3159

Fred Williams London & Birmingham 12-bore side-by-side double barrel box-lock non-ejector sporting g...

Fred Williams London & Birmingham 12-bore side-by-side double barrel box-lock non-ejector sporting gun with 2 1/2" chamber, 76cm barrels, thumb safety, Prince of Wales style walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, serial no.121924, L117.5cm SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

9059

SOLD £30

Lot 3160

Charles Boswell 12-bore side-by-side double barrel box-lock non-ejector sporting gun, with 71.5cm sl...

Charles Boswell 12-bore side-by-side double barrel box-lock non-ejector sporting gun, with 71.5cm sleeved barrels, thumb safety, walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, serial no.12720, L112.5cm overall SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

B16723

SOLD £40

Lot 3161

Webley & Scott .410 bolt action single barrel shotgun, no visible number L115cm overall; and Spanish...

Webley & Scott .410 bolt action single barrel shotgun, no visible number L115cm overall; and Spanish .410 single barrel shotgun with 74.5cm barrel, serial no.54664 L117cm overall (2) SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

B8565

SOLD £40

Lot 3163

Leather leg-o-mutton shotgun case to accommodate 76cm (30") barrels...

Leather leg-o-mutton shotgun case to accommodate 76cm (30") barrels

B1903

SOLD £45