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A five shot, 54 bore improved frame single action Adams percussion revolver with octagonal barrel fitted with a Rigby patent ramer, the cylinder with London proof mark and serial no.14312, the top marked Deane.Adams & Deane 30 King William Street London Bridge, the butt fitted a cap box, together with a brass bullet mould, turn key, copper and brass powder flask by James Dixon, steel oiler, all contained in an oak case the interior labelled Deane and Sons

732 A five shot, 54 bore improved frame single action Adams percussion revolver with octagonal barrel fitted with a Rigby patent ramer, the cylinder with London proof mark and serial no.14312, the top marked Deane.Adams & Deane 30 King William Street London Bridge, the butt fitted a cap box, together with a brass bullet mould, turn key, copper and brass powder flask by James Dixon, steel oiler, all contained in an oak case the interior labelled Deane and Sons

SOLD £1700
William Tranter, a five shot double action 54 bore octagonal barrel percussion revolver marked W Tranter Patent no.34,378, contained in a fitted leather case with James Dixon & Sons brass powder flask, turn key, nipple key, oiler and brass bullet mould (slightly misshapen), contained in an oak box, the lid labelled Adams revolving pistol

731 William Tranter, a five shot double action 54 bore octagonal barrel percussion revolver marked W Tranter Patent no.34,378, contained in a fitted leather case with James Dixon & Sons brass powder flask, turn key, nipple key, oiler and brass bullet mould (slightly misshapen), contained in an oak box, the lid labelled Adams revolving pistol

SOLD £920
A 54 bore five shot Adams percussion revolver, retailed by George Gibbs of 20 Clare Street Bristol, the chamber with London proof mark and marked Deane Adams and Deane 30 King William Street London Bridge, the cylinder with London proof mark and serial no.11643R, the  butt fitted a cap box, contained in an oak case fitted a bullet mould, cleaning rod, copper and brass powder flask by G & J W Hawksley

730 A 54 bore five shot Adams percussion revolver, retailed by George Gibbs of 20 Clare Street Bristol, the chamber with London proof mark and marked Deane Adams and Deane 30 King William Street London Bridge, the cylinder with London proof mark and serial no.11643R, the butt fitted a cap box, contained in an oak case fitted a bullet mould, cleaning rod, copper and brass powder flask by G & J W Hawksley

SOLD £1150
Samuel Nock, a pair of patent patchlock duelling/target pistols, the 26cm Damascus twist barrels marked Samuel Nock 180 Fleet Street London, Gunmakers to His Majesty, the barrel with proofhouse mark and numbered 6467, engraved lock plates signed Samuel Nock, with walnut chequer grip with wadding punch, turn key and cleaning rod, copper and brass powder flask, contained in a mahogany case

729 Samuel Nock, a pair of patent patchlock duelling/target pistols, the 26cm Damascus twist barrels marked Samuel Nock 180 Fleet Street London, Gunmakers to His Majesty, the barrel with proofhouse mark and numbered 6467, engraved lock plates signed Samuel Nock, with walnut chequer grip with wadding punch, turn key and cleaning rod, copper and brass powder flask, contained in a mahogany case

SOLD £2500
Joseph Lang, a cased pair of early 19th Century 44 bore percussion pistols (converted from flintlock), both blued octagonal barrels stamped with London company and view proof marks and engraved "I Lang Haymarket".  The pistols numbered 1 and 2 on the breach and numbered 465 and 466 on the trigger guard respectively.  The stocks and grips in walnut, the grips having checkered pattern with bright steel roccoco buttcaps.  The lock plate and hammer engraved with floral design.  The walnut case fitted with label of "Joseph Lang, 22 Cockspur Street" and containing ball mould, 2 turnscrews, wadding punch, copper and brass powder flask, cleaning rod, mallet. The case having having two compartments containing oiler, a bone brush and a collection of shot

578 Joseph Lang, a cased pair of early 19th Century 44 bore percussion pistols (converted from flintlock), both blued octagonal barrels stamped with London company and view proof marks and engraved "I Lang Haymarket". The pistols numbered 1 and 2 on the breach and numbered 465 and 466 on the trigger guard respectively. The stocks and grips in walnut, the grips having checkered pattern with bright steel roccoco buttcaps. The lock plate and hammer engraved with floral design. The walnut case fitted with label of "Joseph Lang, 22 Cockspur Street" and containing ball mould, 2 turnscrews, wadding punch, copper and brass powder flask, cleaning rod, mallet. The case having having two compartments containing oiler, a bone brush and a collection of shot

SOLD £8800
A mid 19th century cased 9mm Belgian pinfire 6 shot revolver by Lefaucheux signed on the breech "E. LEFAUCHEUX INVR. BREVETE" serial number 76417 and stamped a crown, the ebony and ivory grip carved floral motif with the same style engraved on the barrel and frame.  The red plush lined mahogany case comprising cleaning rod, turn screw, steel oil bottle, cylindrical box with turned horn lid for spare nipples and also fitted a wooden 24 round ammunition tray.  In good working order

576 A mid 19th century cased 9mm Belgian pinfire 6 shot revolver by Lefaucheux signed on the breech "E. LEFAUCHEUX INVR. BREVETE" serial number 76417 and stamped a crown, the ebony and ivory grip carved floral motif with the same style engraved on the barrel and frame. The red plush lined mahogany case comprising cleaning rod, turn screw, steel oil bottle, cylindrical box with turned horn lid for spare nipples and also fitted a wooden 24 round ammunition tray. In good working order

SOLD £700
An early 19th century (1813-55) cased set of three percussion pistols comprising a double barrelled pistol and 2 muff pistols, all with Birmingham view and company mark. The double barrel side hammered pistol marked "Sargant Brothers" with stirrup ramrod, chequered walnut butts, blued engraved finger guard. The muff pistols with engraved side plates and chequered walnut butts together with a Sykes powder flask, steel bullet mould, percussion cap box W.E. of London, nipple key and cleaning rod. All contained in a fitted oak case and in good working order

575 An early 19th century (1813-55) cased set of three percussion pistols comprising a double barrelled pistol and 2 muff pistols, all with Birmingham view and company mark. The double barrel side hammered pistol marked "Sargant Brothers" with stirrup ramrod, chequered walnut butts, blued engraved finger guard. The muff pistols with engraved side plates and chequered walnut butts together with a Sykes powder flask, steel bullet mould, percussion cap box W.E. of London, nipple key and cleaning rod. All contained in a fitted oak case and in good working order

SOLD £1050
A Saynor of Sheffield pruning knife with 7cm blade and horn grip, a Wright & Sons of Sheffield ditto with 7cm blade and wooden grip, an Inox folding knife with metal grip and 8cm blade, a Saynor of Sheffield twin bladed folding pocket knife with 6cm blade and horn grip and a Schrade 3 bladed folding pocket knife the blade marked Tobacco Sch 11, limited edition issue 2009 with horn grip

552 A Saynor of Sheffield pruning knife with 7cm blade and horn grip, a Wright & Sons of Sheffield ditto with 7cm blade and wooden grip, an Inox folding knife with metal grip and 8cm blade, a Saynor of Sheffield twin bladed folding pocket knife with 6cm blade and horn grip and a Schrade 3 bladed folding pocket knife the blade marked Tobacco Sch 11, limited edition issue 2009 with horn grip

SOLD £760
A 1930's, World War Two Japanese Company officers Shin Gunto (military sword), the blade 68cm long including copper collar, the Tsuba decorated blossoms and hearts with the o-seppas having pierced hearts,  the Tang with 7 character mark and V-shaped file mark pattern, the standard bound pommel decorated blossoms with brown and blue dress knot attached to the buttcap, the scabbard of black lacquered wood with removable leather cover attached by two press studs

558 A 1930's, World War Two Japanese Company officers Shin Gunto (military sword), the blade 68cm long including copper collar, the Tsuba decorated blossoms and hearts with the o-seppas having pierced hearts, the Tang with 7 character mark and V-shaped file mark pattern, the standard bound pommel decorated blossoms with brown and blue dress knot attached to the buttcap, the scabbard of black lacquered wood with removable leather cover attached by two press studs

SOLD £500
A Russian 1827 Falchion Pioneers sword with 50cm blade, contained in a leather scabbard

683 A Russian 1827 Falchion Pioneers sword with 50cm blade, contained in a leather scabbard

SOLD £500
An early first pattern Fairburn Sykes dagger together with scabbard. The blade measuring 168mm (in total 295mm) weighing 242g and stamped The FS Fighting Knife and Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd.  The dagger has no other official markings or stamps. The early brown leather scabbard (without wings) has a nickel chape.

The dagger was the property of Royal Marine L G Elliot service no PO/X5111 (name and number on reverse of scabbard) whose service medals are also being sold in this auction as lot 450

680 An early first pattern Fairburn Sykes dagger together with scabbard. The blade measuring 168mm (in total 295mm) weighing 242g and stamped The FS Fighting Knife and Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd. The dagger has no other official markings or stamps. The early brown leather scabbard (without wings) has a nickel chape. The dagger was the property of Royal Marine L G Elliot service no PO/X5111 (name and number on reverse of scabbard) whose service medals are also being sold in this auction as lot 450

SOLD £2500
An early 19th century (circa 1830) Naval Officers flintlock pistol. The brass octagonal barrel measuring 7.5 inches and approx 18 bore with walnut stock. Signed SHARPE on the lock plates with the breeches signed LONDON and stamped with Birmingham proof mark and view mark. The tang and lock plate with engraved leaf motif, the brass trigger guard engraved sunburst motif. The brass butt plate also engraved. Complete with steel ramrod.

744 An early 19th century (circa 1830) Naval Officers flintlock pistol. The brass octagonal barrel measuring 7.5 inches and approx 18 bore with walnut stock. Signed SHARPE on the lock plates with the breeches signed LONDON and stamped with Birmingham proof mark and view mark. The tang and lock plate with engraved leaf motif, the brass trigger guard engraved sunburst motif. The brass butt plate also engraved. Complete with steel ramrod.

SOLD £580
A 19th/20th Century Scottish pipers Dirk the 27cm etched blade marked AF and etched trophies, contained in a black leather and silver mounted scabbard complete with knife and fork

209 A 19th/20th Century Scottish pipers Dirk the 27cm etched blade marked AF and etched trophies, contained in a black leather and silver mounted scabbard complete with knife and fork

SOLD £980
Tatham and Egg, a 19th Century flintlock pistol with 22.5cm octagonal barrel, the barrel and lock both marked Tatham and Egg the barrel also marked 229, having a silver plaque to the pommel marked Tatham Eggs Improvement 229 together with a turned wooden and polished steel ram rod 22cm

201 Tatham and Egg, a 19th Century flintlock pistol with 22.5cm octagonal barrel, the barrel and lock both marked Tatham and Egg the barrel also marked 229, having a silver plaque to the pommel marked Tatham Eggs Improvement 229 together with a turned wooden and polished steel ram rod 22cm

SOLD £1100
A Victorian Henry Wilkinson 18th Royal Irish Officer's sword, the blade etched Royal Cypher and monogram, complete with brass scabbard

236 A Victorian Henry Wilkinson 18th Royal Irish Officer's sword, the blade etched Royal Cypher and monogram, complete with brass scabbard

SOLD £560
A mid 19th Century percussion knife pistol with 9cm octagonal brass barrel, the horn grip fitted with ball compartment, mould and tweezers with 2 blades stamped James Rodgers Sheffield together with a 1998 edition of Knife World featuring an article on Unwin & Rodgers

189 A mid 19th Century percussion knife pistol with 9cm octagonal brass barrel, the horn grip fitted with ball compartment, mould and tweezers with 2 blades stamped James Rodgers Sheffield together with a 1998 edition of Knife World featuring an article on Unwin & Rodgers

SOLD £840
S Siebe Gorman & Co., a diver's knife with 8" double edge blade brass scabbard and handle

246 S Siebe Gorman & Co., a diver's knife with 8" double edge blade brass scabbard and handle

SOLD £520
A Fairbairn Sykes fighting dagger with 7" blade, the pommel marked FR69 IFR69, the frog marked FR271, complete with leather scabbard, acquired by the vendor whilst serving in Cyprus

229 A Fairbairn Sykes fighting dagger with 7" blade, the pommel marked FR69 IFR69, the frog marked FR271, complete with leather scabbard, acquired by the vendor whilst serving in Cyprus

SOLD £600
A reproduction Japanese washika with 32" blade

256 A reproduction Japanese washika with 32" blade

SOLD £700
A pair of 19th Century percussion pistols with octagonal barrels marked 1 and 2, with carved walnut grips inscribed J A Petry decorated with hunting dogs and birds 8 1/2"

205 A pair of 19th Century percussion pistols with octagonal barrels marked 1 and 2, with carved walnut grips inscribed J A Petry decorated with hunting dogs and birds 8 1/2"

SOLD £900
A 19th Century Fiji root wood war club with 3 kill marks and decorated grip 39"

157 A 19th Century Fiji root wood war club with 3 kill marks and decorated grip 39"

SOLD £940