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Click here to subscribeALEKSANDR TRIFONOVICH TVARDOVSKY (1910-1971) | A POEM WITH A SIGNATURE (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1963 | Aleksandr Trifonovich Tvardovsky (Александр Трифонович Твардовский) | profession: Poet | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten poem with signature | Lot information |Handwritten quote by Russian poet and journalist Alexander Trifonovich Tvardovsky, accompanied by his signature and dated December 2, 1965, in Barvikha near Moscow. The text refers to his famous work Terescenko na bozim soude ("Терещенко на божьем суде"), a well-known poem from his literary period.Tvardovsky was one of the most significant Soviet poets, whose work influenced generations of readers. He is best known for his cycle about the soldier Vasily Tyorkin, where he masterfully combined serious and satirical motifs. As the editor-in-chief of the magazine Novyj mir, he played a significant role in publishing works by critics of the Soviet regime.This is a rare collector's artifact, combining literary significance with the author's personal handwriting.
ZENON FRANCISZEK PRZESMYCKI (1861-1944) | CABINET PHOTO WITH SIGNATURE (POLAND / POLISH) | Zenon Franciszek Przesmycki (Miriam, Jan Zagiel) | profession: Poet | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Period photo with original signature | Lot information |Original cabinet Photograph of Polish poet, translator, and literary critic Zenon Franciszek Przesmycki, also known by the pseudonym Miriam. The photograph was taken at the S. Farina photographic studio in Vicenza and bears the handwritten signature "Miriam" on the front. Zenon Przesmycki was a key figure of Polish modernism, editor of the prestigious literary magazine Chimera, and a staunch advocate of Cyprian Norwid's work. His literary and translation efforts played a crucial role in shaping Polish culture at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Loudon (J. C.) An Encyclopaedia of Agriculture comprising the Theory and Practice of the valuation, transfer, laying out, improvement and management of Landed Property ..., London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1835, 8vo, later cloth, publisher's advertisements to back; Loudon (J. C.) An Encyclopaedia of Gardening comprising the Theory and Practice of Horticulture, Floriculture, Arboriculture and Landscape-Gardening ..., London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1824, 8vo, rebound and rebacked, publisher's advertisements to back; Loudon (J. C.) Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum: or, the Trees and Shrubs of Britain, London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1844, 8 volumes, second edition, 8vo, original blind stamped cloth, decorative bookplate and library stamps, four volumes of text and four of plates, [ibid.] The Gardener's Magazine, London: Longman, 1826, volume 1 only, in original wrappers (11)A Gloucestershire book collector
Tewkesbury to include: Johnstone (James) The History and Antiquities of Tewkesbury … to which is added some account of the Medicinal Water near Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury: Dyde & Son, 1790, 8vo, original boards and later spine, fold-out frontispiece, 2 plates, 1 fold-out table, divisional title for 'Some Account of the Medicinal Waters ...' and further divisional title for 'Thoughts on the Functions and Diseases of the Lymphatic Glands'; Dyde (W.) The History and Antiquities of Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury: by the editor for G. Wilkie, 1798, second edition, 8vo, original board with later calf spine, frontispiece and vignette title, multiple plates; Bennett (James) The History of Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury: James Bennett for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, 1830, 8vo, rebacked, frontispiece, vignette title, multiple plates, list of subscribers to back; The Tewkesbury Yearly Register and Magazine, Tewkesbury: James Bennett, 1840-50, two volumes, 8vo, contemporary half calf and marbled boards, marbled endpapers, half titles, occasional vignettes; The Report of the Committee appointed by the Inhabitants of the Borough and Parish of Tewkesbury ... to examine into the several Benefactions and Endowments, Tewkesbury: James Smith, 1821, 12mo, roan gilt; five further volumes on Tewkesbury, Evesham and Deerhurst and with two volumes on the History of Cirencester (14)A Gloucestershire book collector
WINCHESTER A GOOD .45-90 (WIN) SPECIAL-ORDER 'MODEL 1886 DELUXE' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 4102, for 1887, with round 26in. barrel signed by the maker on the top-flat, dove-tailed fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, period London black powder proofs, slab-sided receiver with slight traces of colour, blued loading gate and bolt, colour-hardened external hammer, the top-tang marked 'MODEL 1886', figured and chequered walnut pistolgrip butt-stock, iron shotgun heel-plate (some frosting, traces of colour to the finger-lever, plain trigger, chequered walnut fore-end and full-length magazine tube S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WINCHESTER A GOOD .44-40 (WIN.) ENGLISH MARKET MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE SIGNED LONDON ARMOURY, JAS. KERR, serial no. 37501, early second model for 1879, with blued octagonal 24 1/4in. Winchester signed barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight with nickel blade, buckhorn rear-sight with chequered edges to the standing notch, London proofs, blued slab-sided receiver with applied guide-rail for the colour-hardened sliding breech cover, the latter with chequered oval panel, the left side of receiver inscribed 'LONDON ARMOURY' over 'JAS. KERR & CO, 54 KING WM. ST. E.C.', top tang marked 'MODEL 1873', chequered walnut straight hand butt-stock, crescent heel-plate with central trap retaining the original multi-piece cleaning rod, colour-hardened finger-lever, trigger and hammer, no cartridge designation to the lifter, fully chequered walnut fore-end with blued nose-cap and full length under-barrel magazine with flush-fitting end-plug, much original finish and colour remaining S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
JOHN BLANCH & SON A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 450 cartridges, the lid interior lined with red baize (some moth damage), a John Blanch & Son trade label, four oak removable dividers, five leather lifters, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior marked 'C.D.'
WINCHESTER A .303 (BRIT.) 'P14' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. W180696, for 1917, 26 1/2in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), block and blade fore-sight with side protectors, receiver with rear-mounted folding aperture rear sight with side protector wings, blued receiver, manual safety, three-quarter stock, volley sights, leather sling, the butt marked to the right 'IW. PATT.14.', 13 1/2in. stock including steel buttplate, weight 9lb. 7oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
ENFIELD, ENGLAND A .303 (BRIT.) 'SHT. LE. MK.V' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 3009, dated 1922, 25in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), block-mounted blade fore-sight, the muzzle-cap with built-in fore-sight protector, original rear-sights removed, later Parker's 'plus 5' folding aperture sight fitted to left of action body, the right marked with 'GR' cypher and 'ENFIELD 1922. SHT. LE. V', magazine cut-off, grooved manual safety catch marked 'V', detachable magazine, full-length stock with two-piece full-length handguard, additional band to rear of nose-cap, 12 3/4in. pull including brass buttplate with central trapdoor (with oil bottle), weight 9lb. 5oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE 'AUTO-5' SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 65 17056, for 1965, restricted magazine, 27in. nitro barrel including Polychoke, with 8mm raised ventilated matt rib, 2 3/4in. chamber, barrel numbered B66160, manual push-button safety, magazine cut-off switch, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much renewed blued finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including trademark buttplate, sling swivels, weight 8lb. 9oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BLASER A LEFT-HANDED .22-250 'R93 LUXUS ROTWILD/REHWILD' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/55749, for 1999, 22in. unsighted nitro barrel with rear-sight removed, threaded at muzzle (no protector cap), some rust spotting, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P675161629, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, left-handed bolt, silver receiver with side panels depicting red and roe deer, figured stock with left handed palm swell and cheekpiece, sling swivels, Blaser buttplate, weight 7lb. 1oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 10oz. (with scope) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A RARE RAT WORKS UK .22 CUSTOM BSA GOLDSTAR REPEATING UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, serial no. GS03327, circa 2000, with powder-coated matt-black 16in. barrel including built-on contrasting colour integral sound moderator, powder-coated air-chamber with detachable custom alloy magazine, applied 'Maxi-Grip' telescopic sight rail, custom laminated green, brown and grey anatomical right hand three-quarter stock with adjustable heel and cheek-piece and under-barrel cocking lever with contrasting grip-piece, fitted with an Edgar Bros. 3-12x50 telescopic sight in Sportsmatch style mounts
ENFIELD A RARE .303 (BRIT.) 'NO.1 MKVI' BOLT-MAGAZINE TROOP TRIALS RIFLE, serial no. 1165A, dated 1930, 25in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2011), block and blade fore-sight with side protectors, folding aperture rear sight, lightened receiver, magazine cut-off, manual safety, round cocking-piece, bolt numbered 1116944, detachable box magazine, the butt-stock collar marked on the left 'GR cypher. ENFIELD. 1930. NO.1. MKVI. 1165A.', blued finish, three-quarter stock, hinged front band, four-groove top-wood, sling swivels, 13in. pull including brass buttplate with central trapdoor, weight 8lb. 9oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. AN F.A.C. 12-BORE 'MODEL 1897' TAKE-DOWN PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. C87438, for 1900, 30in. black powder only reproved barrel (in 2024), the tube roll-stamped 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. NOV. 25.90. DEC.6. 92. JULY. 21.96. FEB.22.98. JUNE. 14.98.', 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, half-length tubular magazine, take-down action, half-cock hammer safety, blued finish, 13 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 14oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
COLT, USA A .38 (RIMLESS SMOKELESS) '1902 MILITARY' SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 42658, for 1920, with 6in. barrel, sighted slide marked 'AUTOMATIC COLT CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS' and 'MODEL 1902', the left hand side marked 'BROWNING'S PATENT, PAT'D APRIL 20, 1897, SEPTEMBER 9, 1902' and 'COLTS PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. USA' together with the 'rampant horse' trademark, full-length frame with external hammer, replacement chequered hard-rubber grips embossed with 'COLT' and the 'rampant horse' trademark (incorrect grip-screws), lanyard swivel to left hand side of grip-base, blued magazine (unmarked), the whole with a fair amount of original blued finish S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A GOOD 8mm (STEYR) ROTH-STEYR M1907 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 24146, military marks for 1912, with 5 1/2in. concealed barrel, flat sighting rib signed 'WAFFENFABRIK STEYR' and fitted with a dove-tailed fore-sight, fixed rear-sight, blued receiver with cocking piece to rear and moulded charger guide, blued frame with internal magazine and solid lanyard loop to heel, semi double-action trigger and grooved walnut grips, the right grip with a vacant steel roundel, the whole with the majority of its thinning factory blued finish remaining with just light storage stains Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A 9mm (PARA) ERFURT LUGER or P08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 253, dated for 1916, with blued 4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight notch to rear of toggle-link, dated nocksform, maker marked toggle, blued receiver and frame, the frame marked on the front-strap 'I.R.49.12.K.'', much straw finish to ancillaries, chequered walnut grips, all matching numbers bar magazine numbered '6222', with certificate of proof S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
A 9mm (PARA) DWM LUGER ARTILLERY or P08 LANGE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 315, dated for 1916, with blued 8in. barrel, adjustable fore-sight, tangent rear-sight with adjustable blade, dated nocksform, maker marked toggle, blued receiver and frame with straw-coloured ancillaries, chequered walnut grips, all matching numbers except miss-matched sideplate, magazine matching number but damaged at base, with certificate of proof S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
HAANDVAABENVAERKSTEDERNE, KJOBENHAVN A CASED F.A.C. 12-BORE 1903 PATENT 'AUTOMAT. SYSTEM SJOGREN PATENT' TAKE-DOWN SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 3812, circa 1908, 28in. nitro reproved ribless barrel, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, Theodor Sjogren patent take-down action (magazine tube missing retaining button), patent no. 26,868 of 1903, manual safety, retaining some original blued finish, 14 1/2in. stock including trademark buttplate, sling swivel, weight 7lb. 7oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BLASER A .30-06 WIN. 'R8 PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS' STRAIGHT-PULL SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. R/128427, for 2017, 22in. unsighted nitro barrel threaded at muzzle and with protector cap, the breech end with a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, detachable triggerplate / magazine unit with stock blanking plate and trigger mechanism protective casing, detachable straight-pull bolt unit with 'iC' safety, chequered metal bolt knob (with original plastic present), green synthetic pistolgrip stock with sculpted comb/cheekpiece and black rubberised inserts to comb and fore-end, sling swivels (with spares), Blaser sling, 14 3/4in. pull including recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz., in its fitted universal case with provision for a telescopic sight and with paperwork S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A RARE 11x59mmR GREENE'S PATENT PROTOTYPE BOLT-ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE, no visible serial number, manufactured circa 1875, with reblued 31 1/2in. barrel, block and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, squared receiver marked 'GREENE'S PATENT' (faint), with tubular bolt-guide and apertures for cartridge loading and ejection to the right and left respectively, the right side with lugs for a detachable side-mounted magazine (absent), rear bolt-handle recessed into the wood, walnut full-stock with blued iron furniture, two barrel bands and under-barrel clearing-rod, together with a cd containing further information on the rifle Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
JAMES WOODWARD & SONS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 300 cartridges, the lid interior lined with red baize (moth damage), a James Woodward & Sons trade label, four removable oak dividers, five leather lifters, brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior marked 'G.W.R.F.'
AN EXTREMELY SCARCE .177 EM-GE 'KRONE' BREAK-BARREL REPEATING AIR-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1937, with blued 15 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, the breech-block stamped with the 'steamship' trademark with the hull marked 'GERMANY' and fitted with a sliding gravity fed magazine to rear, rising and falling with the opening and closing of the barrel, plain air-chamber marked 'EM-GE ZELLA MEHLIS (THUN)', hardwood half-stock with applied 'EM-GE' medallion to the left side of butt and stamped with retailer's mark 'KNAPPWURST BRAUNSCHWEIG' to underside behind grip, finger-grooved fore-end, strong amount of original finish Pre-1939
A FINE AND RARE CASED LUDWIG LOEWE 7.65x25mm (BORCHARDT) MODEL C93 'SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT' PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES, serial no. 998, retailed by William Moore & Grey, London, circa 1896, with 7 1/2in. sighted barrel, receiver-ring signed 'WAFFENFABRIK LOEWE BERLIN' and side of the receiver 'SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT', the toggle marked 'D.R.P. NO. 75837', extension to the cocking piece on the left hand side, the mainspring housing engraved 'R. EDLMANN' on the right and 'SCHUILHOEK' on the left, chequered walnut grips, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish and colour, all matching numbers including magazine, complete with its retailer's matching leather case with outer strap, lined and compartmented in green baize and containing a further three matching number magazines, matching number stock-board complete with cheek-piece and with attached leather holster (finish on leather worn), the underside edge stamped 'GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT' (legally protected), a wood and brass stripping tool oiler combined also marked as the last, a brass cleaning rod (probably unassociated), an empty card carton for 50 cartridges in clips (no contents, lid end flap torn) and a Borchardt dismountable turn-screw with a selection of blades, the inside of case lid with parchment William Moore & Grey trade label S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WINCHESTER A .470 CAPSTICK 'BIG 5' MODEL 70 SAFARI CLASSIC BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. G0122BF4, circa 2003, 24in. nitro barrel with block-mounted adjustable open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with protecting hood, the receiver factory tapped for sight mount bases, recoil blocks, hinged floorplate centrally 24-carat gold-inlaid with a portrait of a rhino on a French Grey background, with further gold line details, acanthus scroll engraving and gold-inlaid 'SAFARI CLASSIC' and 'BIG 5' over a linear map of Africa, satin matte blue finish overall, well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, 14in. pull including 1in. rubber recoil pad, in its original carton with outer carton, certificate of authenticity and handbook S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ARMS A 7.62x51mm (NATO) 'M10-B2' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. M10B-0514338, circa 2010, 25 1/4in. heavy nitro barrel (London proofed in 2011), post fore-sight with side protectors, folding aperture rear sight, receiver fitted with a Bushnell Elite 4200 Tactical 6-24x50 waterproof telescopic sight, serial no. AT30707, in UTG quickly-detachable mounts, manual safety, detachable box magazine (with one spare), pistolgrip halfstock with cheekpiece, fore-end with finger grooves and fitted with a Harris 1A2 Ultralight folding bipod, 14 1/2in. pull including brass buttplate, sling swivels, 11lb 3oz. (unscoped) and 13lb. 6oz. (scoped) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
IZHEVSK ARSENAL A 7.62x54R 'MOSIN NAGANT M91/30 PU' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. 4580, dated 1942, 29 1/2in. nitro barrel, adjustable tangent rear sight, marked on the left 'MOD. 91/30. 7,62x54R', post fore-sight with ring protector, barrel shank marked '1942R' and the serial number, the left side marked '4410817' and crossed out, receiver fitted with a side-mounted telescopic sight, serial no. 4410817, with factory #297 NKV (Yoshkar-Ola) makers mark, side mount electropencilled '??4580. 4410817.', canvas scope cover, turned-down bolt numbered 4580, hinged floorplate, blued finish, three-quarter stock, canvas sling, 13 1/2in. pull, weight 10lb. 14oz. (including scope) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BLASER A LEFT-HANDED .30-06 'R93 LUXUS HOLZ' STRAIGHT-PULL MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 9/51299, for 1999, 22in. unsighted nitro reproved barrel (in 2005), threaded at muzzle (no protector cap), the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P681265412, on a Blaser quickly-detachable rail mount, left-handed bolt, blacked receiver with wooden side panels, figured stock with left handed palm swell and cheekpiece, sling swivels, Blaser buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 14oz. (with scope) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
FISHER, LONDON A RARE CASED 60-BORE REPEATING GIRANDONI-SYSTEM STOCK-RESERVOIR PNEUMATIC SPORTING AIRGUN, circa 1810, with browned tapering octagonal multi-groove rifled 31in. barrel, the top-flat near breech signed in gilt 'FISHER, LONDON', dove-tailed white metal fore-sight, blued standing notch rear-sight with twin folding aperture blades to the moulded breech, manually sliding sprung-brass ball carrier and side-mounted tubular magazine, border engraved lockplate with scroll engraved detail and fitted with a cocking piece of flintlock form, the brass action cover engraved with borderlines and a central martial form trophy also incorporating a stand of flags all around a vacant oval panel, the iron sideplate also engraved with borderlines and scrolled details around a central trophy, sliding safe button to lower central area of sideplate, single set trigger, leather covered stock reservoirs of Girandoni form and moulded half-length fore-stock with white metal nose-cap, engraved iron mounts and under-barrel ramrod, in its probably original heavy mahogany case relined in green baize and containing a spare reservoir, pump, the body signed in script 'FISHER, GREEK ST SOHO LONDON' and sundry tools Pre-1939 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
AN 8mm (NAMBU) NAMBU TYPE 14 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE PISTOL, serial no. 27082, date coded for February 1934 and marked in Japanese characters '14th year Style', with round 4 1/2in. sighted barrel, blued receiver with knurled cocking-piece to rear of bolt, safety on the left-hand side, large 'Manchurian Campaign' trigger-guard, grooved wood grips (probable working replacements), alloy based magazine, magazine tensioning spring from front-strap absent, fair amount of original finish with some light pitting to top of receiver S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
WINCHESTER A COMPOSITE .303 (BRIT.) 'P14/18 MKI* W (T)' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. W184806, for 1917, 26 1/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2008), raised block and blade fore-sight with side protectors, receiver with rear-mounted folding aperture rear sight, side protector ear marked to the right side '184806', fitted with a Periscopic Prism Co. Ltd. Model 1918 telescopic sight numbered '169877', in quickly-detachable reproduction mounts and together with a period canvas and leather carry case, blued receiver, manual safety, numbers matching bolt, detachable floorplate, three-quarter length stock, volley sights removed, front base remaining, butt marked to the right 'IW. PATT 14.', 13 1/2in. pull including steel buttplate with central trapdoor, canvas sling, weight 10lb. 3oz. (unscoped) & 11lb. 2oz. (scoped) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A GOOD .380 (ACP) SAVAGE 1915 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 10650B, with holster, made circa 1915, one of a run of 3900, with 4 1/4in. barrel, blued slide with concealed hammer art rear, blued frame with grip-safe, chequered hard rubber grips and detachable magazine, in its period British leather holster, much original finish to all S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A 7.63mm (MAUSER) MAUSER C96 'CONE-HAMMER' SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL serial no. 5528, with a holster-stock, made in 1897, with round tapering 5 1/2in. barrel, integral receiver with internal bolt and rear-cocking piece, long extractor and 1000 metre rear-sights cone-style hammer and old-style safe, frame with integral box magazine and milled sides, 23 groove walnut bag-shaped grips (lanyard ring absent), the whole refinished and with a period walnut holster-stock number '2271' (splits and repairs, lid replaced) S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .275 (RIGBY) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5495, for 1932, 24in. nitro barrel nitro barrel engraved in bold gothic script 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON.' (some wear to bluing), block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights with matted fronts, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 300 and 400 YDS, block-mounted bead fore-sight, nocksform engraved 'SIGHTED FOR RIGBY'S SPECIAL HIGH VELOCITY .275 BORE CARTRIDGE POINTED BULLET 140GRS.' and original Mauser serial number 60932, receiver (with thumb cutout) with side-mounted scope rail, rear of bolt with Rigby's adjustable peep sight, detachable floorplate with military style release, semi-pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, 14 1/2in. pull including steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 9oz., with a canvas and leather slip S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AN 8x58mmR (KRAG) MODEL M89 DANISH KRAG BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE BY GEVAERFABRIKEN KJOBENHAVN, serial no. 80348, dated 1911, 33in. nitro reproved barrel with outer shroud, block and blade fore-sight, adjustable tangent rear sight, manual side safety, straight bolt handle, side-opening magazine, receiver engraved 'GEVAERFABRIKEN. KJOBENHAVN. 1911. M89.', brushed finish, full-length stock, 13in. pull including steel buttplate, sling swivels, weight 9lb. 10oz., matching numbers Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A SCARCE BOXED 4.4mm HAMMERLI TRAINING INSERT FOR A K31 SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 2376, circa 1950, with 14 1/2in. brass barrel, blued air-chamber with integral six-shot magazine with rotating cover, the body of the device marked 'HAMMERLI TRAINER MOD K31', 'PATENT' ('Hammerli Trainer' with traces of gilt infill) and the serial number (some mild hairline scratches to finish), side-lever cocking with bakelite toggle in imitation of the rifle, together with its blued top-clamp and complete in its maker's blue card carton with paste-board insert, a partial tin of Hammerli BBs, targets, instructions and a warning leaflet (German language)
A 9mm (PARA) DWM LUGER ARTILLERY or P08 LANGE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 9819, dated for 1917, with 8in. blued barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight with adjustable blade, blued receiver and frame, some straw finish remaining to ancillaries, chequered walnut grips, all matching numbers bar magazine, some external corrosion spotting, with certificate of proof S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A RARE .177 HAENEL MODEL IV 'E' REPEATING UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1928, with 19in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, automatic rotating drum magazine at breech, plain air-chamber marked 'HAENEL MODEL IV E - REP D.R.P a.', trigger unit with single pin, chequered walnut saw-handled half pistol-grip butt-stock (small crack and repair on right side of head), iron heel-plate, cast trigger guard with adjuster, no provision for fore-end and push-button release under-lever, the iron surfaces an older professional refinish Pre-1939
A .45 (ACP) COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERVICE PISTOL, serial no. 350535, for 1918, with 5in. barrel, slide with makers patent dates to 1913 on the left side and 'MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY' to the right side (slide cracked at nose on left side, not recommended for use), original sights, frame with 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY', spurred hammer, grip safe and smooth flat mainspring housing, replacement soft-rubber finger-grooved Hogue grip and replacement magazine, with certificate of proof S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
WINCHESTER A .410 (2 1/2IN.) 'MODEL 9410 TRADITIONAL' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SHOTGUN, serial no. SG05606, circa 2002, 24in. nitro barrel with restricted full-length tubular magazine, ramp-mounted fore-sight (sight missing), adjustable V rear-sight, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl., plain blued action, manual push-button side safety, 13 3/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
ENFIELD A RARE .303 (BRIT.) 'SHT L.E. I' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 8246F, dated 1904, 25 1/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), small cone elevating rear-sight graduated to 2000 yards and with micrometer windage adjustment and bone inserts, chequered tops to the side protectors, block and blade fore-sight, nose-cap with inwardly curving side protectors, blued receiver, magazine cut-off, bolt with sliding charger guide, oval cocking-piece, side safety, detachable box magazine with retaining link, butt-stock collar marked 'NZ 1245 / 05' and 'E.R. under crown ENFIELD. 1904. SHT. L.E.I.', full-length stock with front and rear long-range volley sights, butt stock marked to the right with the Enfield roundel (faint) and 'I**', brass identity disc marked 'WQ GAME INNS', 13 1/2in. pull including steel buttplate, weight 8lb. 9oz. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A .45 (ACP) COLT MKIV SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 83080B70, with blued finish, 5in. barrel, the left side of slide with the model and calibre, the right simply 'COLT'S GOVERNMENT MODEL', shallow crescent fore-sight, dove-tailed notch rear-sight, blued frame with spurred hammer, grip safe, arched mainspring housing and ribbed trigger-blade, chequered walnut factory grips with 'COLT' medallions (one grip-screw absent) and Colt trademarked magazine, much finish throughout S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
ORIGINAL SAUER & SOHN A LEFT-HANDED .243 WINCH. 'MODEL 202' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. N17216, for 2000, 22in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2007) threaded at muzzle (no protector cap), ramp-mounted open sights, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 Habicht telescopic sight, serial no. P710401482, in quickly-detachable mounts, left-handed bolt, detachable box magazine, set trigger, figured stock with left handed palm swell and cheekpiece, monte carlo comb, provision for Sauer quickly-detachable sling mounts, 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 7lb. 15oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 5oz. (with scope) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WESTLEY RICHARDS A BRASS-CORNERED FULL-LENGTH LEATHER RIFLE CASE, fitted for Westley Richards .243 serial no. 46446, bolt magazine rifle, internal length 43 3/4in., could adapt to 47in., the interior lined with maroon baize, a leather gold-tooled Westley Richards trade label, brass lock (including key), the lid exterior with 'K.A.'
B.S.A. CO. A COMPOSITE .303 (BRIT.) 'NO.1 MKIII' BOLT-MAGAZINE SNIPER RIFLE, serial no. W90798, circa 1910, 25 1/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2024), elevating rear sight graduated to 2000 yards and with micro wind adjustment and side protectors, block and blade fore-sight with side protectors, receiver fitted with a Winchester A5 telescopic sight, marked at the breech end '90798', in Whitehead side-mounts, together with a reproduction leather carry case, blued receiver, the nocksform marked 'A.G. PARKER & CO. LTD. BIRMINGHAM.', fixed charger bridge, manual safety, oval cocking-piece, magazine cut-off switch, detachable box magazine, full-length stock with front and rear volley sights, leather sling, 13in. pull including brass buttplate with central trapdoor, weight 9lb. 2oz. (unscoped) & 9lb. 12oz. (scoped) S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act