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A 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY JOSEPH LANG, serial no. 1553, circa 1860, with browned twist 30in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'JOSEPH LANG, 7 HAYMARKET, LONDON' (refreshed), bead fore-sight, engraved band at breech and engraved needles to the rib-end, fully engraved top-tang, raised fences and platinum plugs, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks engraved in recumbent 'C' banners 'JOSEPH LANG', engraved dolphin-headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture and brass mounted mahogany ramrod.

A .31 PERCUSSION COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 175342, for 1860, with octagonal 6in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT' on two lines, open iron frame and five-shot cylinder (scene removed), brass grip-straps and trigger guard, smooth walnut grip, all matching numbers except un-numbered wedge, refinished.

A RARE EXPERIMENTAL .654 PERCUSSION 1ST MODEL BRUNSWICK 11-GROOVE RIFLE, no visible serial number, manufactured in 1836, with 30 1/4in. laminated barrel in the white (light staining), applied blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, bayonet bar of round section on right side of muzzle, borderline engraved back action lock signed 'RL. MANUFACTORY ENFIELD' together with a crown over 'W.R.' device, walnut full-stock stamped on the right side 'I.C.R' (first class reserve) with iron furniture including large patchbox, spurred lower tang and two roll-ended ramrod thimbles, complete with its broad-ended iron ramrod.

A .31 PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL SIGNED NEPPERHAN FIREARMS CO., serial no. 1529, circa 1861, with 4 1/4in. octagonal barrel signed on the top-flat 'NEPPERHAN FIREARMS CO', fore-sight bead broken off, plain five-shot cylinder, open iron frame with detachable side-plate, brass trigger guard, hinged under-barrel rammer and flared walnut grips.

PURDEY A 12-BORE TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 9643, for 1875, 27 7/8in. sleeved nitro barrels, the rib spuriously engraved 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON.' and '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates signed 'PURDEY', the action flats with 'No.1', brushed bright finish, 14 1/8in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A LATE .577 PERCUSSION TOWER PATTERN 1860 FIVE-GROOVE SHORT-RIFLE, no visible serial number, dated for 1869, with commercially proved round 33in. barrel (mostly cleaned of finish), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, plain lock signed 'TOWER' above the date and with crown device to tail, walnut full-stock, brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands and jag-ended ramrod, fitted with a leather sling.

A .577 PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER RIFLED MUSKET SIGNED WILKINSON, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with browned 30in. barrel rifled with three grooves and marked 'LONDON' near breech, Baker or Brunswick-style bayonet bar at muzzle, block and blade front-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, borderline engraved bar-action military style lock signed 'WILKINSON', walnut full-stock, brass furniture, the heel-plate spur engraved 'C' over '19' over 'V.C.', rectangular patchbox, iron sling swivels and ramrod.

A SCARCE .577 PERCUSSION ROBBINS & LAWRENCE WINDSOR PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE, no visible serial number, dated for 1856, with refinished in the white 39in. sighted barrel, 'sold out of service' marks at breech, borderline engraved plain lock dated 1856 and signed 'WINDSOR' with a Queen's Crown device at the tail, dark wood full-stock and brass furniture (marked '4L' over '332' over '1.58' on the tang of the heel-plate) with three iron barrel-bands and an iron jag-ended ramrod.

AN EARLY .31 PERCUSSION COLT 1849 LONDON POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 119, for 1853, with reblued octagonal 4in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'COL. COLT LONDON' (rubbed), reblued open iron frame and five-shot cylinder (scene removed), gilded brass grip-straps and trigger guard, smooth walnut grip, all matching numbers bar un-numbered wedge.

A CASED .44 (RIMFIRE) REMINGTON FIVE-SHOT NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 128654, converted from percussion circa 1872, with octagonal 8in. barrel signed on the top-flat, solid frame with dove-tailed standing breech added to the recoil shield, plain factory five-shot cylinder, replacement hammer and rammer, the latter with plunger removed and a side-mounted ejector rod added, brass trigger guard and smooth flared walnut grip, in a period English market oak case relined and compartmented for this revolver. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A SUBSTANTIAL 16-BORE PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED SCHILLER, THALWIL, no visible serial number, circa 1835, 36 3/4in. octagonal barrel with heavy multi-groove rifling, the top-flat signed 'SCHILLER, THALWEIL (sic)', dove-tailed fore-sight, socket for bayonet, (bayonet absent), elevating tangent rear-sight, plain colour hardened top-tang extending to the front of the comb, plain lock of flint form with dog safe behind the pierced reverse 'C' shaped dolphin-headed hammer, figured heavy walnut full-stock with angular raised cheek-piece inlet with a moustache-shaped escutcheon, iron swiss-style heel-plate, complex finger-grooved and spurred trigger guard, double set triggers, wingnut release for lock-plate, ramrod throat with squared tang, turned thimbles, wooden ramrod and three escutcheoned barrel keys, weight approx. 14lb. 12oz..

H. BARELLA (BERLIN) AN 8X57 DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3974 / 4686, circa 1905, 24 1/4in. nitro barrels (numbered 3974) with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the breech end dovetailed with a telescopic sight mount base, treble-grip action (numbered 4686) with side-clips, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers (one repaired, left retaining screw missing), beaded border and scroll engraving with central floral details, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and carved horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 7lb. 3oz., together with a leather take-down slip. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A .577 PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED STORER, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with 4in. side-by-side barrels, the top-rib signed 'LONDON', moulded breech-blocks with dummy plugs, scroll engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'STORER', sliding safes behind the hammers (neither hammer holding on cock), walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped grip, guarded double triggers and iron pan-headed ramrod (originally captive), the whole darkly stained but worthy of restoration.

A RARE, FULLY ENGRAVED GILT-WASHED 54-BORE PERCUSSION ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER, serial no. B21717 / 37518, circa 1857, with 5 3/4in. octagonal barrel, each flat fully engraved with a borderline around feathered scrolls, dove-tailed fore-sight, shallow standing notch rear-sight to rear of the floral and border engraved top-strap signed 'ROBERT ADAMS, No.76 KING WILLIAM STREET. LONDON', borderline and full floral scroll engraved solid frame featuring the Beaumont and Adams numbers within banners, sliding safe mounted behind the cylinder to the right, en-suite fully engraved plain cylinder with the serial number '37518' featured in a banner, double action mechanism with polished spurred hammer, chequered semi saw-handled walnut grip with swollen pommel and gold shield-shaped vacant escutcheon to back, fully engraved domed grip-cap with central trap and guarded blued trigger, appearing to have seen little use but gilt wash thinned and lost in places.

A FINE CASED 60-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED TWO-GROOVE PEA-RIFLE BY PURDEY, LONDON, serial no. 4899, for 1853, with laminated 29in. barrels, the flat raised top-rib signed 'J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON', long bead fore-sight, rear-sight of a short folding ladder with shallow fixed notch and additional three folding leaves, colour hardened breech-blocks with scroll engraving to the rib-end and platinum line engraved vents, fully borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, colour hardened bar-action locks signed 'PURDEY' below the sliding safes, drum based dolphin headed hammers, birdseye maple half-stock chequered at the wrist and fore-end, iron furniture with chequered spur to the lower tang and brass mounted mahogany ramrod, the whole expertly refinished to an extremely high standard and in its maker's mahogany case, lined and compartmented in green baize and including two matching number moulds and a wad-punch, sizing die, powder-flask, powder tin, cap-tin and other sundry accessories, Purdey parchment label with inked charge details inside lid.

A LATE 13-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON, LONDON, serial no. 11860, for between 1845-49, with browned laminated 30in. barrels, the raised shallow concave sighting rib unsigned, bead fore-sight, scroll engraved breech-blocks with engraved and vented platinum plugs, engraved top-tang with a scene of gamebirds, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks also featuring scenes of gamebirds and with fully scroll engraved hammers, refinished walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist and with rectangular white metal escutcheon behind the top-tang, iron furniture engraved with gamebirds to the lower tang and a hunting dog to the trigger guard bow, scroll engraved ramrod throat, plain thimbles and brass tipped ebony ramrod.

AN INTERESTING 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN WITH GARDNER SAFES AND SIGNED J. JONES & SONS, LONDON, circa 1825, with well refinished laminated 30in. barrels, raised top-rib with bead fore-sight, inlet gold poincon at breech marked 'LONDON', moulded and carved nipple-bosses, border and foliate engraved colour hardened flat locks signed 'JNO. JONES & SONS', exposed flat-springs with roller tips operating on replacement Gardner Patent nipple-guard safes, engraved slab-sided hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist and with raised cheek-piece, engraved iron furniture including raised and scrolled lower tang, white metal barrel key escutcheons and ramrod throat and brass mounted ebony ramrod.

A CASED 120-BORE PERCUSSION TRANTER'S PATENT TRIGGER-COCKING POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 22306T third model circa 1857, with 3 3/4in. octagonal barrel with engraved band at muzzle, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, shallow notch rear-sight to top of standing breech, borderline engraved top-strap, borderline engraved frame, borderline engraved five-shot cylinder with rope-twist band to leading edge, spur-less hammer, inverted 'Y' shaped safe spring, Tranter's patent trigger cocking mechanism, chequered walnut semi saw-handled butt and borderline engraved rammer, the whole retaining much original finish (colour lost to cylinder) and in its maker's oak case relined and compartmented in dark green velvet and including a rare scroll engraved Reilly mould for same and a cap tin.

A CASED 38-BORE DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 1851 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no. 12603R, with provenance to H.M.S. Sylvia, the revolver circa 1853, with octagonal 7 5/8in. barrel, dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the solid top-strap signed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 30 KING WILLIAM ST'T, LONDON BRIDGE', borderline engraved five-shot cylinder, borderline engraved solid frame with spring safe to the left side, self-cocking mechanism with spur-less hammer, chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip with shallow domed butt-cap with central trapdoor, guarded trigger and no provision for rammer, traces of original finish only and complete with its manufacturer's oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize and complete with flask, suede pouch for shot, caps, wads, oil bottle, nipple key and loading rod with interchangeable jag tip.

A .650 PERCUSSION TOWER CONSTABULARY CARBINE, no visible serial number, dated for 1855, with blued round 26 1/2in. barrel, block fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, rounded top-tang, borderline engraved lock signed 'TOWER' beneath the date and with a 'V.R.' crown device to tail, walnut full-stock with brass furniture, Board of Ordnance stamp to butt and setter-upper's name stamped to side cheek, iron swivels and Lovell's bayonet catch to fore-end cap, iron ramrod.

A .36 PERCUSSION COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 26309, for 1853, with octagonal 7 1/2n. barrel signed on the top 'ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY', plain cylinder with slight traces of engraved scene (some mild pitting), open iron frame (faint traces of colour), brass trigger guard and smooth walnut grip, hinged under-barrel rammer, all matching numbers including wedge, cleaned of finish.

A GOOD .44 PERCUSSION REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY MARTIAL REVOLVER WITH LATER ENGRAVING, serial no. 116547, circa 1865, with octagonal 8in. barrel, the first two thirds with panels of American scrolls against a stippled ground and bordering the rectangular address panel signed 'PATENTED SEPT 14 1858' over 'E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION NEWYORK U.S.A.' over 'NEW MODEL' (all good and crisp), further scroll engraving to muzzle, pillar fore-sight with pinched blade, scroll engraved solid frame with sighting groove to the top-strap, plain cylinder with a panel of scroll engraving over each chamber, colour hardened hammer and trigger, engraved brass trigger guard and smooth walnut grips (traces of a martial cartouche), 'J' inspector's initials and engraved under-barrel rammer.

A RARE AND IMPORTANT .577 PERCUSSION MONT STORM TRIALS PATTERN BREECH-LOADING ARTILLERY CARBINE, serial no. 11, from the British Government Trials of 1864, with blued 21 3/4in. barrel (numbered 274 at breech and on bayonet lug), shallow block and blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, plain receiver with faceted lift-up breech-block marked on the top face 'MONT STORM'S PATENT', the underside of block engraved 'F.A. BRAENDLIN FECIT 1863', engraved number '11' to front of top-tang, borderline engraved lock marked 'TOWER' below '1863' and with a crown over 'V.R.' device at tail, chained nipple protector, walnut three-quarter stock with Tower roundel stamped to right side of butt, brass furniture except two iron barrel bands and jag-ended iron ramrod, fine condition and appearing little used.

A .44 PERCUSSION COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 94753, for 1863, with round 8in. barrel signed on the top 'ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA', stepped cylinder with slight traces of engraved scene, open iron frame cut for a shoulder stock, brass trigger guard and smooth walnut grip (small chip at toe), creeping under-barrel rammer, all matching numbers including wedge, finish worn.

WILLIAM LIDDALL A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1324, circa 1880, serial number on short rib only, 30in. black powder only reproved damascus barrels (in 1985), rib re-engraved 'WILLIAM LIDDALL. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, carved percussion fences, rebounding locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 10oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10912, for 1881, 28 3/4in. (72cm) sleeved nitro barrels, blued damascus rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 14oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A .58 PERCUSSION '1861 SPECIAL CONTRACT MUSKET' SINGLE-SHOT RIFLED MUSKET SIGNED COLT, no visible serial number, dated for 1864, with 40in. rifled barrel dated at the breech, block and blade fore-sight, three-blade folding rear-sight, 'M.N.M.' inspector's initials stamped at breech, a US Eagle stamped to nipple-bolster, flat lockplate marked 'COLTS PT FA MFG CO, HARTFORD, CT' together with the date, walnut full-stock, iron furniture including three barrel-band and iron cup-ended ramrod, iron surfaces clean and in good condition.

A .750 PERCUSSION PATTERN 1839 MUSKET SIGNED LACY & CO, LONDON, serial no. 22, circa 1840 and possibly a Bank of England Guard musket with erased marks, with round iron 39in. barrel (some shallow pitting externally), London proofs, hooked breech, borderline engraved lock of military style signed 'LACY & CO' with 'LONDON' to the tail, walnut full-stock, the heel-plate spur marked 'REG 22' (possibly added), three barrel keys, iron stirrup swivels, ramrod and Hanoverian bayonet catch.

A .450 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION WESTLEY RICHARDS 'MONKEYTAIL' SPORTING CARBINE, serial no. 12169, dated for 1874, with round 24 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, short elevating ladder rear-sight, the top of barrel signed forwards of the rear-sight 'MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR W. ZOLLMANN' and near the breech 'WHITWORTH PATENT', squared breech with fenced nipple, flip-up breech signed 'MANUFACTURED BY WESTLEY RICHARDS' surrounded by scroll engraving and also encompassing Westley Richards 'triangle' trademark, border and scroll engraved hammer and dated lock signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO', chequered walnut pistol-grip full-stock, iron heel-plate with central trapdoor and iron underbarrel clearing rod.

A RARE .577 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION WILSON'S PATENT CARBINE, serial no. A11940, conforming to British Patent No. 1318, 28th May 1859, with blued 21in. barrel rifled in three grooves, block and blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, the top of breech marked 'WILSON'S PATENT', his trade mark and possibly a South African registration number (neatly applied), unusual sliding bolt with butterfly wing chequered hinged pull-piece and side locking cross bolt, plain lock marked 'TOWER 1869' and stamped with a Queen's crown, walnut full-stock with brass furniture except two iron barrel-bands, saddle-bar, jag-ended ramrod and chained nipple protector, much surface stained finish throughout.

A .31 PERCUSSION COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 54076, for 1853, with 4in. octagonal blued barrel signed on the top 'ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY', plain cylinder with engraved scene, open iron frame, silver-plated brass trigger guard and smooth walnut grip, hinged under-barrel rammer, all matching numbers including wedge, strong traces of faded finish.

A 10-BORE (2 5/8IN.) ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN BY J. BEATTIE, serial no. 2207, circa 1870, 29in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 1999, stamped 67mm for 2 5/8in.), rib engraved 'J. BEATTIE. 205. REGENT STREET. LONDON.' and with a flash of foliate scroll at the breech end, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding locks with carved dolphin hammers, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of pheasant and partridge, the triggerguard with a pair of hound on point, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock including steel heelplate, some losses to fore-end wood. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 20-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8770, circa 1885 and smoothbored from a double hammer rifle, 28 1/8in. nitro reproved barrels, rib inscription rubbed, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, minor denting, one large pit, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, elongated top-strap, bolted rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the left side of the bar with 'CHARGE 4 DRAMS CASE 3 1/4 INCHES', brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 5/8in. replacement stock including buttplate, weight 5lb. 15oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

A RARE AND UNUSUAL CASED LONG-BARRELLED .450 PERCUSSION RIFLED OVER AND UNDER BELT PISTOL SIGNED PRITCHETT, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with multi-groove rifled 7 1/2in. barrels, the flat sighting plane signed 'PRITCHETT & SON, LONDON', bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, borderline and scroll engraved radiused boxlock action with external asymmetric hammers, sliding safes behind both hammers, spring-steel belt hook to left side of action body, finely chequered walnut grip swelling at the pommel and with engraved and moulded iron butt-cap with central trap, guarded double triggers and captive under-barrel ramrod retained by a spring-clip, strong traces of finish to action, complete with its maker's oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, original parchment Pritchett trade label inside lid and including a bag-shaped flask, oil bottle and lidded compartments for a mould, nipple-key, balls and cap-tin.

A 25-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOL FOR RESTORATION SIGNED WOGDON, no visible serial number, circa 1800 with later conversion to percussion, octagonal 9in. barrel, breech-block with moulded snail, border and scroll engraved bevel-edged lock signed 'WOGDON' (not holding on cock), thumb-piece absent from safe, walnut half-stock with chequered bag-shaped grip (chequering worn smooth), iron furniture including single set trigger, under-barrel ramrod (re-tipped and broken short), ramrod thimble loose but present, finish worn.

A PAIR OF 40-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOLS SIGNED I. WILKS, no visible serial numbers circa 1805 and converted from flint, with browned octagonal 3 7/8in. barrels, the top-flats marked '120 PICKADILLY' (sic), engraved bevel-edged locks with stepped tails, sliding safes behind the hammers, carved and moulded snails, walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, blued iron furniture and brass mounted mahogany ramrods.

A GOOD .451 WHITWORTH PATENT PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER-STYLE THREE-BAND PRIZE-RIFLE, serial no. 976, circa 1860, with blued 33in. hexagonal bored round barrel signed 'WHITWORTH PATENT', block and dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, borderline engraved colour hardened breech-block and tang, borderline engraved colour hardened bar-action lock signed 'WHITWORTH' and with the wheatsheaf trademark over 'W' to the tail, sliding safe forwards of the colour hardened hammer, chequered walnut full-stock, the right side inlet with an iron hinged-lid patchbox, left side with a large brass vacant oval plaque for a presentation inscription, colour hardened iron furniture except three contrasting blued barrel-bands, iron ramrod and blued sling-swivel, the whole retaining the majority of its finish and colour and appearing lightly used.

Music Masterclass With Jethro Tull's John O'Hara - A masterclass with music legend John O’Hara. Relish some one-to-one, high-quality knowledge sharing from the best in the business as legendary multi-instrumentalist, composer and longstanding Jethro Tull keyboardist John O’Hara invites you to join him for your choice of a masterclass in either percussion, drum kit, keyboard, accordion, or composition! This very special session will take place in a Bristol based location. This lot is part of the Circomedia Spring Gala Fundraiser - tickets for the evening can be purchased via their website: www.circomedia.com/spring-gala/ or by calling their Box Office on 0117 947 7288. Access to the live Gala in Bristol is by ticket only. Circomedia (Charity No.1056852) is a school for contemporary circus and physical theatre based in Bristol, England. They offer a variety of training courses and workshops that teach circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance, and creativity. Alongside this, they also present a busy programme of professional circus shows and events each year. The proceeds from this lot will be used to support Circomedia’s life affirming circus programmes for children, young people, communities, and circus artists.

19th Century Percussion Muff Pistol By Sherwood

An English Pepperbox Pistol, circa 1840-1850, With a three inch rotating six shot barrel, percussion cap action, lightly scroll engraved, the pistol grip with two wood inserts, apparently unsigned, 9mm bore (some corrosion, barrel rotates, percussion lever raises, however trigger action requires service) Legal Note: This is an obsolete antique firearm and sold as a collectors item only, it does not require a licence under current firearm regulations in the United Kingdom. Usually fired from the hip this was used as a defensive weapon in close quarters with a typically fairly inaccurate, and very short range! The barrel would rotate on each pull of the trigger and the black powder and ball let fly having been ignited by a percussion cap laid over each barrel nipple.

A 19th century percussion pocket pistol.

A 19th century percussion pocket pistol.

Sehr lange Perkussionsbüchse, um 1800Achtkantlauf, achtfach gezogene Seele im Kaliber 18 mm, Visierung mit Diopter, Schloß und Hahn mit graviertem Rankendekor, Schloß- und Abzugsmechanik defekt, Vollschäftung aus Nußbaumholz mit Hornnase (leichte Beschädigungen), Einlegearbeiten aus Bein, Ladestock mit Horndopper nicht entnehmbar, Länge 160 cm. Start Price: EUR 450 Zustand: (3/-)Very Long Percussion Rifle, c. 1800Octagonal barrel, eight-groove rifled bore in 18 mm calibre, sights with rear sight, lock and hammer with engraved vine leaf decoration, walnut full-stock with horn nose cap (slight damage), bone inlay, ramrod with horn tip not removable, length 63 in., lock and trigger mechanism defective. Start Price: EUR 450 Condition: (3/-)

Orchester-Walzenspieldose mit Wechsel­zylindern, um 1880Nr. 38018, möglicherweise Karrer, mit sechs Walzen für jeweils 8 Melodien, Orgel mit 17 Tönen, 55 Stahlzungen und 16 Zungen für die Begleitinstrumente, in vier Kämmen (ca. 18 Spitzen ersetzt), abschaltbare Trommel, 7 guillochierten Glocken (abschaltbar) und einer Attrappe mit Schlegeln in Vogelform, zwei davon mit Vögeln auf der Glocke, Melodienanzeige und Melodienblatt, Gehäuse mit spiegelsymmetrischem Nußbaumfurnier, Königsholz-Bandintarsien und furniertem Deckel, auf passendem Tisch mit Schublade zur Aufbewahrung der Zylinder, Gesamtbreite 108 cm, Walzenbreite 33 cm, restaurierter spielender Zustand. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 6000 Zustand: (3/3)Interchangeable "Orchestrion" Musical Box, c. 1880No. 38018, possibly Karrer, with six eight-air cylinders, seventeen-key organ, 55 musical steel teeth and 16 percussion teeth in four combs (approx. 18 tips replaced), optional drum, seven optional engine-turned bells and one dummy with bird strikers, two with bird finials, tune-indicator and tune-sheet, in book-matched walnut-veneered case with kingwood banding and quarter-veneered lid, on matching table with drop-front cylinder-storage drawer, wd. complete 42 ½ in. (108 cm), cylinders 13 in. (33 cm), restored playing condition. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 6000 Condition: (3/3)

Three Victorian percussion pistols, (a/f)

A CASED PAIR OF 19th CENTURY PERCUSSION SAW-HANDLED TARGET OR DUELLING PISTOLS With maker's name obscurely engraved to lock-plates and top flat of barrel, further scrolled foliate engraving to lock-plates, hammers and tigger guards, the barrels measuring approx. 12.4cm in length, steel ramrods suspended beneath, housed in a later fitted case lined in green baize, with accoutrements Condition Report:"The pistols are in good overall condition. Both hold half and full-cock well, with a strong hammer release. The cock on one pistol is considerably further forward than the other. Stocks are well patinated, with widespread nicks and bumps. Chips to protruding element of the saw-grips. There is a substantial loss to the stock of one pistol next to the metal ramrod housing. Triggers and trigger guards are tarnished. Makers marks are indistinct and do not appear to be in English script.F. Joyce & Co. label on the percussion cap tin is a facsimile. There are patches of surface rust to the bullet mould. Case is later and probably adapted from a cutlery canteen."

A 19th century, three band flintlock musket, possibly Russian, the lock plate detailed with Cyrillic text and dated 1844, overall length 121cm, an English three band percussion musket stamped with V.R. Crown and dated1857, overall length 142cm. one further, smaller musket, a Sykes Patent embossed copper shot flask and small related items. (qty)

A Westley Richards double barrelled percussion shotgun, C.1845, with Damascus barrel (75cm), full length brass capped ram rod, foliate scroll engraving to the action, hammers and trigger guard, the walnut stock with metal heel plate. Please note a shotgun licence is required to be provided by the buyer of this lot for the purchase to be able to proceed.

dating: 1856 provenance: USA, Heavy, two-shot, 10.4 mm cal. barrel of elliptical section, over-and-under barrels made out of one piece, marked 'DERRINCER B.L.F. 1856' on one side, provided with foresight and sight. Smooth, percussion, backward spring locks, smooth frame with lever to raise the barrel. Interesting selective fire on the back of the butt, working in three ways: single shot (two ways) and double shot. Wooden grip. Iron ramrod with spring above the barrels. length 33.5 cm.

dating: circa 1850 provenance: Swiss, Heavy, twisted, octagonal, rifled, 16 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, light pitting, clearly visible rifling), with adjustable rear sight, foresight and clutch for the bayonet; tang provided with folding peep sight. Forward spring percussion lock with flat lock plate, remains of browning, signed 'L. C. Perrenoud A LA SAGNE'. Walnut full stock with micro-checkered palm rest and grip. Iron mounts, anatomical trigger guard, trigger and set trigger, complete with horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors; octagonal silver shield with monogram on the back. Working mechanism. length 136.5 cm.

dating: 1850/60 provenance: Russian Empire, One for a percussion rifle, marked in Cyrillic and dated '1855,' in patina and with encrustments, it needs cleaning, working mechanism but it needs revision. One converted for the Krnka breech-loading rifle, with missing parts to the mechanism, lock plate marked in Cyrillic and dated '1866,' with marks at the rear side. length each plate 13,3 cm.

dating: Second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Piedmont, Smoothbore, two-stage, 27 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and round, with acanthus leaf frames and rings at the girdle. Breech block with gold-inlaid Savoy marks. Tang with broad sight. Slightly bell-mouthed nozzle, with crescent engraving surrounded by rays on the back. Percussion lock (crack in the centre of the lock plate), with working mechanism. Wooden, three-quarter stock. Brass mounts partially engraved. Butt stock with iron patchbox on the right side. Restorations. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod. length 92 cm.

dating: 1865 provenance: Naples, Octagonal, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel, marked at the base in gold 'N. 3' and 'COSENZA', with foresight. Smooth, six-shot cylinder, signed in gold 'FRAN. DE LUCA' and with chamber numbering from one to six. Loading gate and extractor, there is also a magazine, which suggests that the gun has been converted from percussion to central fire; frame marked on one side 'ETA DI G. VITARI', on the other 'GIUGNO 1865 FRANCO', richly engraved with floral motifs. Lower tang, upper tang, trigger guard and butt plate engraved en suite with the frame. Wooden butt partially carved in floral motifs with minor restoration and moth damage. Rare. See this model described and illustrated in 'Le armi al tempo dei Borbone' by Salvatore Abita, Edizione Scientifiche Italiane, Naples, 1998; with text on page 160 and illustration no. 74 on page 180.See also the article by Francesco Colonnesi in 'Diana armi' No. 5, May 1992, page 69 with detailed description and illustrations of this rare revolver. length 112.5 cm.

dating: circa 1850 provenance: Naples, Two-stage, smoothbore,16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part engraved with three lilies and two stars at the base, then round after a ring with foresight. Finely engraved and carved lock converted to percussion, the cock shaped as a fish, piston holder with two snake's heads at the base. Wooden full stock with palm rest and checkered grip, small restorations, a sculpted mask under the butt. Partially pierced silver mounts, engraved with floral motifs, the back side of the trigger guard is restored, a mask in the centre of the palm rest; two barrel brackets decorated with birds. Horn-tipped iron ramrod with metal discs at each end. See this item described and illustrated in 'Le armi al tempo dei Borbone' by Salvatore Abita, Edizione Scientifiche Italiane, Naples, 1998; with text on page 156 and illustration no. 56 on page 174. length 124.5 cm.

dating: circa 1850 provenance: Palermo, Two-stage, smoothbore, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with two marks, one marked 'SALVAD. AMMIRATO', the second (not clearly legible) 'FABBR. DI PALERMO' both inside lilies and flowers with remains of original gilding. Then round after a ring and an acanthus leaf. Percussion lock with lock plate engraved with floral motifs, the cock with external spring enclosed in a disc with brass cover decorated en suite. Wooden full stock with checkered palm rest and grip, smooth brass mounts, missing ramrod. The mechanism needs revision. See this item described and illustrated in 'Le armi al tempo dei Borbone' by Salvatore Abita, Edizione Scientifiche Italiane, Naples, 1998; with text on page 186 and illustration no. 95 on page 196. length 34.5 cm.

dating: second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Swiss, Solid, rifled, 16 mm cal. barrel (clean bore with light pitting, clearly visible rifling), base marked with Lucerne coat of arms and number '260', provided with adjustable rear sight and foresight; smooth tang. Flat lock converted to percussion, with rounded end. Wooden full stock with brass mounts, sculpted, horn-tipped, wooden ramrod. Complete with leather strap with white metal cross marked 'LUZERN 1928' and Swiss cross. length 135 cm.

dating: circa 1800 provenance: Naples, Smoothbore, three-stage, 17 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with two marks among nine gold-inlaid lilies, one of the marks with monogram 'VA', followed by a short, sixteen-faceted segment, then round after two rings with leaves, long smooth tang. Miquelet lock finely converted to percussion keeping the original cock. Carved, wooden full stock sculpted with floral and geometric motifs, partially carved iron mounts; iron ramrod. length 35 cm.

A 19th Century Percussion Hunting Rifle by Green of London, .625 calibre, the 71cm octagonal browned steel barrel with brass blade fore sight and hinged leaf rear sight, with foliate engraved dolphin hammer and signed lock plate, the walnut half stock with horn and brass fore-end tip incorporating the ramrod pipe, brass trigger guard with finger rest and foliate finials, with brass butt plate and escutcheon numbered 2, the right side of the butt with sliding cap box cover, the left side with raised cheekpiece, and carved with teardrops, 109cmAction works, holds at full and half cock. Fine pitting to barrel.Minor bruising to stock with wax filled hole for sling swivel. Side plate missing and holes filled with wax. Small splits and chips to both sides of fore-end.

A 19th Century Percussion Pocket Pistol, with later bluing, the 7cm turn-off round steel barrel with Birmingham proof marks, plain box lock, concealed trigger and walnut slab butt, 18cmAction works, holds at full and half cock. Pitting to metalware and later blued finish. Minor bruising to grip.

An Early 19th Century 13 Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistol by L. Wiswold, Gainsborough, with 14cm octagonal steel barrel, dolphin hammer, signed lock plate, walnut full stock with steel ramrod pipe and trigger guard, the chequered bag butt inlaid with nickel escutcheon, with horn tipped wood ramrod, 30cmAction works, holds at full and half cock. Black patching to metalwork. Slight ding to top right of barrel. Minor bruising to stock.