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A 50-BORE PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER SIGNED W. RICHARDS, LONDON, no visible serial number, in a later case, the revolver circa 1840, with fully fluted six-shot 3 1/2in. barrel cluster, the flutes carved in imitation of side-ribs, each chamber numbered '1' through '6' respectively and with Birmingham proofs, moulded and rounded iron border and scroll engraved receiver with central bar hammer, the left side of action signed 'W. RICHARDS, LONDON', the right 'IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL', finely chequered walnut grip swelling at the iron mounted pommel with central engraved trap (containing spare nipples) and with guarded trigger, the iron surfaces darkly stained, complete with a brass bound walnut case adapted for this pistol with a compartmented and blue baize lined interior and a number of added accessories.

A 100-BORE PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER SIGNED BUSSEY, LEICESTER, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with fully fluted 2 3/4in. six-shot barrel cluster, engraving to the ends of muzzles and fluted carved in imitation of side-ribs, nickel rounded body engraved with scrolled panels and with engraved central bar-hammer, borderline and scroll engraved back-strap signed near heel 'BUSSEY, LEICESTER', guarded trigger and smooth bag-shaped walnut grips.

A GOOD 54-BORE PERCUSSION BEAUMONT-ADAMS REVOLVER, serial no. 30862, circa 1862, with 5 3/4in. Birmingham proofed octagonal sighted barrel, contrasting blued dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to the rear of the plain top-strap, Kerr's patent loading lever, borderline engraved frame bearing the legend 'ADAMS PATENT NO 30862', sliding safety bolt, matching number five shot cylinder, one piece chequered walnut grips, the whole retaining a strong amount of original blued finish, polish and colour.

A .41 (RIMFIRE) CONVERTED COLT NEW-LINE POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 8254, for 1877, converted from centrefire, with tapering 2 1/8in. barrel signed on two lines, applied crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, five-shot fluted cylinder, solid frame with exposed hammer and spur-trigger, smooth hardwood birdshead grips, period London proofs, the whole well re-nickel plated, in a later full-flap leather holster. 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.

A GOOD .32 (SHORT COLT) NICKEL-PLATED COLT NEW POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 9990, for 1897, with round 3 1/2in. barrel signed and with patents to 1888, crescent fore-sight, solid frame with swing-out fluted cylinder, double-action mechanism and chequered hard-rubber grips, retaining the majority of its original plated finish. 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.

A .442 WEBLEY PATENT SOLID-FRAME REVOLVER RETAILED BY E. & G. HIGHAM, LIVERPOOL, serial no. 472, circa 1866, with octagonal 6in. barrel, small crescent fore-sight, flat top-strap signed 'E. & G. HIGHAM, LIVERPOOL' and with shallow notch sight to rear, plain six-shot cylinder with external ratchet locking, plain frame signed 'WEBLEY'S PATENT', chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip, shallow domed butt-cap, guarded double-action trigger and articulated ejector of 'rammer' form mounted to right side of barrel, the metalwork an older refinish. 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.

A .31 PERCUSSION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 295630, for 1867, with octagonal 6in. barrel (fair amount of blued finish remaining), the top-flat signed 'ADDRESS COL SAML. COLT NEW-YORK USA', bead fore-sight, roll engraved five-shot cylinder (traces only of finish), colour hardened open iron frame and hammer, brass grip-straps with smooth flared walnut grip, colour hardened under-barrel rammer, good example with all matching numbers.

A SCARCE .320 (S/R) HILLS PATENT SELF-EXTRACTING POCKET REVOLVER, no visible serial number, circa 1880, with ovoid 3 7/8in. blued barrel, the right hand side inscribed 'HILL'S PATENT SELF EXTRACTOR', faceted top-strap with crescentic 'claw' operating on the cylinder extraction star, break up and over frame released via a catch at the bottom front edge of trigger-guard, plain blued cylinder, flared chequered walnut grips and folding double-action trigger, the whole retaining much original blued finish. 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.

A .44 PERCUSSION ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 364, circa 1865, with 7 1/2in. sighted barrel, grooved top-strap signed 'ROGERS & SPENCER / UTICA. N.Y.', serial numbered six-shot cylinder, solid frame, flared smooth walnut grips, no trace of a martial cartouche, articulated under-barrel rammer rammer, traces of colour to hammer and trigger, matching numbers (possibly re-applied), the frame and cylinder lightly cleaned of finish with mild pin-prick pitting.

A .360 (RIMFIRE) WEBLEY PATENT SOLID-FRAME REVOLVER RETAILED BY PARKER FIELD & SONS, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1865, with slightly tapering round blued 4 1/4in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, the solid flat top-strap signed 'PARKER FIELD & SONS, 233 HOLBORN LONDON', shallow notch rear-sight to top of recoil shield, solid frame with rearward hinged loading-gate with external flat-spring, plain six-shot cylinder with friction brake inside frame at front, complex articulated link ejector-rod mounted to the right side of barrel, chequered walnut grips and guarded trigger, retaining much probable original London blued finish and polish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A RARE .31 PERCUSSION COLT BABY DRAGOON POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 7198, for 1848, with octagonal 6in. barrel (older refinish), the top-flat signed on two lines 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW-YORK CITY', bead fore-sight, plain five-shot cylinder marked 'COLTS PATENT' along with the serial number, traces of roll engraving and round locking notches (small amount of mild pitting), open iron frame also marked 'COLTS PATENT', exposed hammer, brass grip-straps with traces of plated finish, smooth flared walnut grip, (small chip right side toe), no provision for under-barrel rammer, all matching numbers.

A .44 PERCUSSION STARR ARMS CO. 1858 MODEL DOUBLE-ACTION SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 8391H, with a holster, circa 1862, with blued round 6in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, two-piece hinged iron frame (strong amount of finish), plain cylinder with matching number, double action mechanism with selectable trigger blade for trigger cocking only, smooth one-piece walnut grip with clear martial cartouche and articulated under-barrel rammer, much finish throughout, with a full-flap Swedish military leather holster.

A CASED 80-BORE PERCUSSION WEBLEY PATENT WEDGE-FRAME REVOLVER, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with blued 4 3/8in. unsigned octagonal barrel, borderline engraved muzzle and top-strap, bead fore-sight, standing notch to the top of standing breech, plain colour hardened five-shot cylinder with engraved borderline to leading edge, borderline engraved two-piece frame (finish faded and lost), double action mechanism with spurred hammer and Kerr side rammer, chequered walnut grips, much apparently original blued finish remaining except where noted, together with a period walnut case with burr veneered lid, lined and compartmented in blue baize and with a selection of period accessories.

A .450/.455 WEBLEY MKI SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 12437, circa 1895, with 4in. barrel, integral blade fore-sight, coin release auto-ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, applied holster-guides, stirrup locking latch to the break-open frame, chequered hard rubber birdshead grips with thumb-web hump and lanyard ring at heel, finish very faded, complete with a leather open-top holster for same dated 1898. 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).

A SCARCE CASED .320 (S/R) P. WEBLEY & SON MODEL 'WP320' POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 1607, circa 1903, with 3in. blued sighted barrel, the top-strap signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM' barrel locking latch chequered to the upper face, fluted cylinder, break-open frame marked 'WEBLEY PATENTS W.P. 320' on the right hand side, 'winged bullet' trademark to the left, rocking frame mounted cylinder release locking-catch, double action mechanism with exposed hammer, chequered hard-rubber grips and retaining a strong amount of its original blued finish, complete with its fitted oak storage case with compartment for a box of ammunition and including a turn-screw and cleaning rod, the tray lined in blue baize. 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.

A 7mm PINFIRE TEN-SHOT REVOLVER SIGNED LONDON, serial no. 39686, of Lefaucheux style circa 1865, with round blued 5in. barrel, engraved octagonal breech-section, scroll engraved open iron frame with exposed hammer and folding trigger, the lower right side of frame marked 'LONDON' together with the serial number (detail rubbed), fully fluted cylinder, brushed bright hinged load gate, chequered walnut bag-shaped grips and plunge ejector, Birmingham proofs. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .41 (COLT) NICKEL-PLATED COLT ARMY SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 178215, for 1898, with 4 3/4in. barrel signed on two lines, applied fore-sight blade, sighting groove to the top-strap, solid frame with fluted six-shot cylinder, contoured ejector-rod, iron grip-straps and chequered hard-rubber grips, original nickel-finish worn, with certificate of proof. 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.

A RARE .22 (L/R) COLT CAMP PERRY TARGET PISTOL, serial no. 665, for 1927, with blued tapering round 10in. barrel, block fore-sight with adjustable blade, squared flat top-strap with adjustable blade rear-sight, fluted chamber, the barrel hinging sideways on a crane out of the revolver-style frame, exposed hammer, guarded trigger with the double action removed by the factory, chequered walnut grips, the whole remaining in fine condition with virtually all original finish and appearing very little used, in a cordura pistol-rug. 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 .41 (COLT) COLT '1877 THUNDERER' DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 25433, for 1880, with nickel-plated 3 1/2in. barrel signed on the top in two lines, calibre marking etched in an oval panel on the left side, fluted cylinder, solid frame, blued ancillaries, no provision for ejector-rod and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the whole retaining a strong amount of its factory nickel-plated finish, with certificate of proof. 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.

A 12mm PINFIRE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 27876, circa 1868, with octagonal 6 1/4in. barrel signed at the throat 'E LEFAUCHEUX INV. BREVETE', dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to the rear of barrel, side-mounted plunge-ejector, open iron frame with borderline and scroll engraving, spur hammer and guarded trigger, chequered walnut flared and cranked grips with lanyard ring at heel, iron surfaces lightly cleaned and worn. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A MAHOGANY GUNCASE FOR A 54-BORE TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER, probably a trigger cocking example, with green baize lined compartmented interior, measuring externally approx. 14in. x 7 1/2in. x 2 3/8in., retaining a good selection of period accessories including a signed Tranter's Patent mould, a Dixon flask, a turn-screw, a nipple key and ebony cleaning rod, oil bottle, lubricating compound and bullet tin, the lid exterior with central escutcheon engraved 'J.C. BINNS, BELMONT, 1855'.

A GOOD .44 (RUSSIAN) NICKEL-PLATED COLT NEW-SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 443, for 1899, with tapering round 5 1/2in. barrel signed on the top on a single line without patents, the left side of barrel marked 'NEW SERVICE FOR 44 S&W CTG.', nickel-plated solid frame with swing-out fluted cylinder, blued trigger, colour hardened hammer and blued screws, chequered hard-rubber grips, retaining virtually all its original finish and appearing little used, with a certificate of proof. 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.

A SCARCE .442 P. WEBLEY & SON PATENT SOLID FRAME REVOLVER, serial no. 26271, circa 1877, with octagonal 3in. barrel, large nickel crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap and signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON' and 'ST JAMES LONDON' either side, solid frame cut for the exposed ratchet locking at rear of the plain six-shot cylinder, 'C' shaped 'half-cock' safe-spring to left of frame, chequered walnut grips and guarded trigger, fitted with a lanyard ring at heel, traces of finish. 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.

A .455 P. WEBLEY & SON MKIV REVOLVER TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE, serial no. 121796, dated for 1906, with 4in. barrel (finish faded), integral fore-sight, the top of barrel signed 'P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM', break open frame with auto-ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, blacked ancillaries and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the backstrap marked variously '3 07', 'SAC 15', 'TP39' (the latter two struck out) and '348', the side of frame and barrel with 'CA' over 'SAC 06', lanyard ring at heel. 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).

A RARE 7mm PINFIRE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT TWENTY-SHOT OVER-UNDER REVOLVER, serial no. LF397, circa 1860, with over-under 4 3/4in. barrel configuration (fore-sight absent), the top of barrel signed in script 'E. LEFAUCHEUX BTE PARIS' (rubbed), fully fluted twenty-shot staggered cylinder firing on alternate outer and inner chambers, open iron frame, the recoil shield with swing open loading gate, external spurred hammer with sighting notch to the nose and decorative tail to head, iron grip-straps with smooth semi saw-backed walnut grips, lanyard ring at heel, folding trigger and plunge ejector rod on hinged crane, traces of finish, action at fault. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A RARE .230 MORRIS (MKI) WEBLEY & SCOTT MKIV REVOLVER RETAILED BY J. BLANCH, LONDON, serial no. 119399, one of a small number produced for training recruits circa 1914, with specially bored 6in. solid barrel signed along the top-rib 'J. BLANCH & SON, 29 GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON' (rubbed), applied tall blade fore-sight, Birmingham proofs with later stamp '.22', break-open frame of usual form with drift adjustable rear-sight blade to the stirrup latch, stepped and fluted cylinder (numbered '350'), double action mechanism, chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, the back-strap marked 'R.W..I' over '2', strong traces of finish but some mild pitting to barrel sides at throat. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A CASED .36 PERCUSSION COLT LONDON 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 36436, for 1855, with octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON', London proofs, open iron frame with slight traces of colour, plain cylinder scrubbed of scene and with Indian inventory marks, dome-headed London screws, iron grip-straps, chequered walnut one-piece grip and under-barrel rammer with traces of colour, all matching numbers (blued finish lost); together with a period American casing lined and compartmented in blue baize accommodating the revolver, an original James Dixon flask, cleaning rod, Colt style brass mould marked 'W.D.' (William Davis) and numbered '88' (sprue cutter replaced), 'L' shaped nipple-key, cap-tin, breech-brush and oil-bottle, all probably period to this revolver, reproduction parchment instruction label inside lid.

AN UNUSUAL CASED .450 ADAMS PATENT MODEL 1872 REVOLVER, serial no. 2889, mid 1870's, with blued octagonal 3 7/8in. barrel apparently shortened by the maker, the top-flat re-signed 'ADAM'S PATENT SMALL ARMS Co. 391 STRAND.', a ghost of the original signature visible, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, sighting notch to rear of top-strap, multiple piece frame signed 'ADAMS PATENT' and with Adams's trademark, top-hinged load-gate, plunge ejector and chequered walnut grip with eyelet for lanyard ring at heel, strong amount of apparently original blued finish remaining and complete with an oak storage case blocked for this barrel length, lined and compartmented in green baize, original Adam's instruction label for this model pasted inside lid and containing an oil bottle, cleaning rod, lid only from a patch tin and a number of spent cases. 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).

A CASED RARE .442 (RIMFIRE) WEBLEY PATENT SOLID-FRAME REVOLVER RETAILED BY THOMAS BISSELL, LONDON, serial no. 202, with provenance, circa 1865, with blued ovoid 4 1/8in. barrel, the top engraved with a crest of a stag above a wreath, small crescent fore-sight, plain top-strap signed 'THOMAS BISSELL, 75 TOOLEY STREET, LONDON', notch rear-sight, plain moulded blued frame, plain six-shot cylinder, bright polished hammer and trigger, chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip with shallow domed iron butt-cap, the right side of barrel with articulated ejector mechanism of 'rammer' style, the whole retaining the majority of its original finish and colour and together with its original oak casing, the lid escutcheon engraved 'E.P. CURZON ESQ'RE, 34TH REG'T', the interior lined and compartmented in blue baize with bullet tray, oil-bottle, cleaning rod and three cap badges (restrikes) from the 34th, 3rd Kings Own Hussars and the 18th Queen Mary's Own. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER SIGNED JAMES GIBSON, GRAHAMS TOWN, serial no. 22928T, circa 1861, with octagonal 5 7/8in. barrel, dove-tailed pillar fore-sight, scroll engraving to sided of barrel-throat, border engraved top-strap signed 'JAMES M. GIBSON GRAHAMS TOWN' (rubbed, mild pitting) with sighting notch at rear, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame (further light pitting) with borderline engraved plain five-shot cylinder, guarded trigger, spurred hammer and chequered walnut saw-handled grip with engraved shallow-domed butt-cap.

A .44 (RUSSIAN) SMITH & WESSON DOUBLE-ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER, serial no. 31678, pre 1899, with re-nickel-plated 4in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, the sighting rib signed by the maker and with patents to 1880, break-open frame with automatic ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, blued trigger guard and chequered hard-rubber grips (worn near smooth), replated throughout. 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.

A CASED .380 (RIMFIRE) FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER SIGNED HIGHAM, WARRINGTON, serial no. 2136, No. 2136 possibly a patent use number, circa 1870, with blued octagonal 4 7/8in. barrel, dove-tailed pillar fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight to the rear of the top-strap, the borderline engraved top-strap (lightly dented) further signed 'G. HIGHAM, WARRINGTON', ejector of percussion style mounted to right side of barrel, borderline engraved solid frame (traces of colour), five-shot cylinder with rear notch locking, double action mechanism with guarded trigger and spurred hammer, swept chequered walnut grip with shallow domed heel-plate, much finish and strong traces of colour, in its oak storage case compartmented and lined in green baize, Higham parchment trade-label inside lid and complete with ammunition tray, oil bottle, cleaning rod and turn-screw. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A 38-BORE PERCUSSION TRANTER'S PATENT SELF-COCKING REVOLVER RETAILED BY B. COGSWELL, LONDON, serial no. 20971Y, circa 1857, with octagonal 7 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, engraved band at muzzle, scroll engraving at throat, the border engraved top-strap signed 'B. COGSWELL, 244 STRAND, LONDON', borderline and scroll engraved solid frame with inverted 'Y' shaped safe spring, spurless hammer, finely chequered walnut butt with shaped iron butt-cap, trigger stamped with 'W. TRANTER'S PATENT No.1090' and extended blade protruding from the bow, Tranter's Patent loading lever mounted to left hand side of frame, retaining a strong amount of an older refinish. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

A CASED 80-BORE PERCUSSION THIRD MODEL TRIGGER-COCKING TRANTER REVOLVER RETAILED BY PRITCHARD & SON, serial no. 9745T, circa 1856, with blued octagonal 4 5/8in. barrel (some loss to finish), dove-tailed turned pillar fore-sight, the top-strap signed 'PRITCHARD & SON', engraved band at muzzle, scroll engraving to barrel-throat, plain cylinder (traces of colour) with rope-twist border to leading edge, borderline and scroll engraved frame, chequered walnut semi-sawhandled swept one-piece grip, engraved shallow domed iron butt-cap and swinging rammer marked 'W. TRANTER'S PATENT' mounted to left of frame, retaining a good amount of original blued finish, complete with a period walnut storage case compartmented and relined in green baize and a full suite of period accessories as supplied.

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION REVOLVER SIGNED DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, serial no. 16890R, circa 1856, with blued octagonal 6in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the top-strap signed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 30 KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE' extending onto and along the top-flat of barrel, solid blued borderline engraved frame also marked 'B.871' above 'ADAMS PATENT' and the serial number, chequered swept semi saw-handled grip with moulded iron butt-cap, guarded trigger, spurred hammer and hinged rammer folding alongside the frame on the left side, strong traces of finish.

AN ENGLISH MARKET OAK CASING FOR A .32 RIMFIRE REVOLVER WITH W. WATSON & SONS LABEL, circa 1880, measuring externally 8 3/8in. x 5in. x 2in., ten screw lid with central coin-edged circular escutcheon, the interior lined and compartmented in red baize (oil bottle compartment detached but present), Watson parchment trade-label inside lid and cartridge tray with four spent cases (lock escutcheon absent, no key).

A RARE CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION BENTLEY'S PATENT REVOLVER WITH SCREW RAMMER, serial no. A517, circa 1855, with blued octagonal 7in. barrel, chamfered muzzle, dove-tailed fore-sight, Bentley's patent screw rammer (conforming to Patent No. 768 of April 4th 1854), wedge barrel key, borderline and scroll engraved open frame with plain five-shot cylinder, standing rear-sight to the top of recoil shield, double action only mechanism, the hammer with Bentley's patent hammer-nose safe (conforming to Patent No. 960 of 1852), finely chequered walnut grips, guarded trigger and in a period mahogany case relined and compartmented and including a mould, loading rod, nipple key, oil bottle and cap-tin, all also period but probably added.

A .455 WEBLEY & SCOTT MKV SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 145354, dated for 1915, with blued 4in. barrel, integral blade fore-sight, sighting notch to the blacked stirrup barrel latch, quick release fluted six-shot cylinder (lacking ejector spring), blued break-open frame and chequered hard-rubber birdshead grips (light wear and scuffing), retaining a strong amount of original finish and with certificate of proof. 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.

A .455 WEBLEY & SCOTT MKVI SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 168669, dated for 1915, with 6in. barrel, break-open frame with automatic ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, double action mechanism and chequered hard-rubber grips with lanyard ring to the squared heel, finish faded. 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.

A FINE CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION ADAM'S PATENT REVOLVER SIGNED DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, serial no. 13570R, circa 1857, with 6 5/8in. blued octagonal barrel, each flat engraved with a borderline, engraved band at the radiused muzzle, dove-tailed fore-sight, shallow standing notch rear-sight to rear of top-strap, the top-strap also engraved with borders and signed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, No. 30 KING WILLIAM ST'T. LONDON BRIDGE' (small amount of finish loss and mild pitting over the word 'BRIDGE'), borderline and scroll engraved blued solid frame with no provision for rammer, swinging safe mounted behind the cylinder to the right, borderline engraved colour hardened plain cylinder with five chambers and an engraved band to the leading edge, double action only mechanism with spurless hammer, swept and chequered semi saw-handled walnut grip, engraved and moulded grip-cap with central trap and guarded trigger, much original finish remaining throughout and appearing little used, complete with a period oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize (probably from a 38-bore model but almost certainly as supplied) and including a period flask, patent mould, loading rod and nipple key along with assorted sundry accessories, the inside of lid with yellow Deane Adams & Deane parchment trade label, all also remaining in fine condition.

A .455 WEBLEY & SCOTT MKVI SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 396330, dated for 1918, with 6in. barrel, blade fore-sight, notch rear-sight to the stirrup latch, break-open frame with auto-ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder, double action mechanism with sold out of service markings, chequered hard-rubber square-heeled grips, the whole a period military refinish. 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.

AN ENGLISH 60-BORE PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER WITH SPRUNG BAYONET, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with octagonal 6in. barrel, the top-flat marked 'IMPROVED REVOLVER', engraved band at muzzle and scroll engraving to top of barrel throat, concave bladed triangular bayonet mounted to left side of barrel and released via a catch on the same side, plain six-shot cylinder, full nipple-shield, rounded border and scroll engraved action with central engraved bar-hammer, chequered walnut grips and guarded trigger, the whole with a later brushed bright finish (some patch stains and loss to detail).

A CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION SECOND MODEL TRIGGER-COCKING TRANTER REVOLVER RETAILED BY J. BEATTIE, LONDON, serial no. 3651T, circa 1854, with blued octagonal 6 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, the top-strap signed 'J. BEATTIE, 205 REGENT ST. LONDON', engraved band at muzzle, scroll engraving to barrel-throat, plain cylinder with rope-twist border to leading edge, borderline and scroll engraved frame with inverted 'Y' shaped safe spring, chequered walnut semi-sawhandled swept one-piece grip, engraved and moulded iron butt-cap and swinging rammer marked 'W. TRANTER'S PATENT' mounted to left of frame, retaining a strong amount of an older London blued finish, complete with a period walnut storage case compartmented and lined in green baize and a full suite of period accessories including matching number mould, the inside of lid with parchment Beattie trade label, escutcheon absent from the outside of lid.

A .450 WEBLEY No.2 RIC MODEL REVOLVER RETAILED BY WILLIAMS & POWELL, LIVERPOOL, serial no. 10484, circa 1895, with blued round 3 1/2in. barrel, ramped sighting rib with nickel crescent fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap signed either side 'WILLIAMS & POWELL' and 'LIVERPOOL', plain six-shot cylinder, double action mechanism, chequered walnut grip with lanyard ring at heel, strong amount of finish remaining. 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.

A 6mm (VELODOG) FIVE-SHOT HAMMERLESS POCKET REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, serial no. 8, Belgian circa 1875, with octagonal blued 1 1/2in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, colour hardened solid frame, the top-strap with moulded notch rear-sight, long blind-fluted blued cylinder with central milled band, side loading gate with grooved channel to the hammerless frame, sliding safe to right hand side, chequered hard rubber grips (small chip to rear edge of right, left cracked and repaired), semi concealed folding trigger and swing-out ejector rod, strong traces of colour and finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION TRANTER'S PATENT TRIGGER-COCKING REVOLVER, serial no. 34805T, third model circa 1856, with octagonal 4 3/8in. barrel, dove-tailed turned pillar fore-sight, the top-strap unsigned, engraved band at muzzle, scroll engraving to barrel-throat, plain cylinder with rope-twist border to leading edge and faint traces of colour, borderline and scroll engraved frame, chequered walnut swept one-piece grip, iron butt-cap and swinging rammer marked 'W. TRANTER'S PATENT' mounted to left of frame, the majority retaining a strong amount of original blued finish.

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER, serial no. 17646T, circa 1859, with octagonal 4 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed pillar fore-sight, scroll engraving to sided of barrel-throat, border engraved top-strap with sighting notch, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame with borderline engraved plain five-shot cylinder, guarded trigger, spurred hammer and chequered walnut saw-handled grip with engraved shallow-domed butt-cap. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

A .41 (COLT) COLT ARMY SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 150491, for 1893, with 5 1/2in. barrel signed on a single line, applied fore-sight blade, sighting groove to the top-strap, solid frame with fluted six-shot cylinder, contoured ejector-rod, iron grip-straps and chequered hard-rubber grips, finish worn, with certificate of proof. 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.

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION FIRST MODEL TRIGGER-COCKING TRANTER REVOLVER SIGNED W. PRITCHARD & SON, no visible serial number, first model with Adams type frame circa 1855, octagonal 6in. barrel, the top-strap re-engraved 'W. PRITCHARD & SON', borderline engraved solid frame, colour hardened five-shot cylinder, polished spurless hammer and colour hardened trigger with cocking trigger extending through the trigger guard bow, chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip with colour hardened butt-cap and colour hardened detachable rammer mounted to the left side of barrel and frame, the whole expertly refinished.

A GOOD .41 (COLT) COLT THUNDERER DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 117463, for 1900, with round blued 6in. barrel signed on two lines, semi crescent fore-sight, bullseye ejector-rod, colour hardened solid frame with blued and fluted six-shot cylinder, blued trigger-guard and grip-straps, chequered hard-rubber birdshead grips, much original blued finish and colour remaining, with certificate of proof. 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.

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION FRANCOTTE-PRODUCED 1851 ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER, serial no. 9801, cut down to pocket size, with octagonal 4in. barrel, small dove-tailed replacement fore-sight, scroll engraving to barrel throat and Belgian proofs, unsigned top-strap with notch rear-sight, plain five-shot cylinder, borderline and scroll engraved frame with contrasting blued screws and marked variously 'P.F.' below a crown in an oval, 'ADAMS 1851 PATENT' and 'ADAM'S PATENT' along with the serial number, self-cocking action with spurless hammer, shortened chequered walnut grip, no provision for rammer, mostly a period refinish and in a leather full-flap belt-holster of service type (worn).

A 38-BORE PERCUSSION DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 1851 MODEL REVOLVER, serial no. 1654, circa 1852, with octagonal 7 5/8in. barrel, the narrowed top-flat signed from the top-strap 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE (MAKERS TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT) 30 KING WILLIAM ST.T LONDON BRIDGE', dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, scroll engraving to breech sides, plain cylinder, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame, spur-less hammer, guarded trigger and flared chequered walnut grip (rubbed smooth), no provision for ramrod, the whole cleaned and refinished with some loss to engraved detail shallow pitting throughout, cylinder arbor retaining spring replaced. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

A .442 WEBLEY RIC MKI REVOLVER TO THE JERSEY POLICE FORCE, RETAILED BY DAVID BENTLEY, BIRMINGHAM, serial no. 987, circa 1868, with blued ovoid 3 3/8in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, ejector crane mounted at base of barrel, stepped frame engraved 'J.P.F' over '70' on left side of barrel-throat, the sides of the top-strap sighting groove signed 'DAVID BENTLEY, MAKER' and 'BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND', plain blued six-shot cylinder with front locking notches, large trigger guard and spurred hammer, chequered walnut one-piece grip (lanyard ring absent), strong amount of finish except to raised sides of action and top-strap. 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.

A SCARCE .320 (S/R) WEBLEY & SCOTT WP POCKET HAMMERLESS REVOLVER, serial no. 6738, circa 1930, with 3in. blued sighted barrel marked on the sighting rib 'MADE IN ENGLAND', the top-strap signed 'WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON', blued fluted cylinder, break-open frame, marked 'WEBLEY PATENTS W.P. 32' on one side and with the 'W&S' winged bullet trademark on the other, rocking frame mounted cylinder release locking-catch, hammerless action with safety catch to top, chequered hard-rubber grips retaining the majority of its original blued 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.

A 10.6mm (COMMISSION) GERMAN M1883 SERVICE REVOLVER SIGNED ERFURT, serial no. 4550, dated for 1893, with multi-stage octagonal to round 4 5/8in. tapering barrel, integral fore-sight, notch rear-sight to back of top-strap, solid frame, 'church window' fluted six-shot cylinder, single action mechanism with side safety-catch, smooth walnut bag-shaped grips, matching numbers but finish worn with some mild pitting. 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.

A .44 (AMERICAN) SMITH & WESSON MODEL NO. 3 FIRST MODEL 'AMERICAN' SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 169, for 1870 and first year of manufacture, with blued round 8in. barrel, raised sighting rib signed 'SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD MASS' and patent dates to August 24th 1869, applied nickel crescent fore-sight, lift up back-sight barrel release combined, automatic ejecting fluted six shot cylinder, long ejector housing drilled with vent-hole, blued frame, smooth walnut grips and colour hardened trigger-guard bow (faded), the whole retaining a good amount of original finish with some light knocks and scratches. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A 60-BORE PERCUSSION PATENT BAR-HAMMER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER SIGNED CHARLES JONES, LONDON, serial no. 267, circa 1845, with fully fluted 4in. six-shot barrel cluster, Birmingham proofs, raised band at rear with locking notches (spring-loaded locking pawl at fault), rounded scroll engraved paktong frame with milled coin-edge band to the fore, the left side signed within a panel 'CHARLES JONES, 26 St. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON', the right with 'GUN MAKER TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT', central bar-hammer with sliding safe (hammer locking device at fault), smooth bag-shaped walnut grips, engraved back-strap with the serial number and guarded trigger.

A .230 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT TRANTER'S PATENT GALLERY PISTOL, serial no. 60995, circa 1883, with blued octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel, border engraved muzzle, blade fore-sight, dove-tailed notch rear-sight, borderline engraved blued frame marked 'TRANTER'S PATENT' and with push-button barrel release below the fore-end, manual extraction, exposed hammer, spur-trigger and chequered walnut semi saw-handled revolver-style grip with colour-hardened shallow domed butt-cap, much blued finish remaining, colour pale. 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.

A FINE & RARE CASED .442 WEBLEY FIRST MODEL RIC PRESENTATION QUALITY REVOLVER RETAILED BY T. BISSELL, LONDON, serial no. 6662, circa 1868, with nickel-plated (possibly silver) reverse tapering 4 1/2in. barrel, applied fore-sight blade, narrow sighting groove to the border engraved top-strap signed either side 'T. BISSELL' and 'LONDON', plain six-shot cylinder with a trio of scroll engraved bands, front locking notches, borderline and scroll engraved solid stepped frame marked with the Webley & Scott 'winged bullet' trademark and 'WEBLEYS PATENT' in an oval below, large trigger-guard and long hammer spur, chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip, shallow domed iron heel-plate with central lanyard ring, virtually all plated finish remaining and in its blue baize lined oak case, the interior with cartridge tray and compartments for an oil-bottle, turn-screw and cleaning rod (all included), retaining the original case key and six dummy cartridges. 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.

A .45 (L/C) COLT SINGLE-ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 222560, for 1902, with blued 5 1/2in. barrel signed 'COLT PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA', blade fore-sight, top-strap with sighting groove, blued fluted cylinder, colour hardened frame (faded), blued grip-straps, 'Colt' chequered hard-rubber grips, a strong amount of original finish remaining with some frosting. 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.