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Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:510
Sale Title:Militaria & Weapons; Directors SelectionLots with images:500
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:315
Date:25-Feb-2018
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Superb F. Ebner American percussion plains rifle circa 1855-60. Half stocked in finely figured tiger maple with crescent brass butt plate and trigger guard, inlaid with silver stag, heart, star, etc. Approx 124 cm overall with 84 cm very heavy octagonal barrel in.36 calibre. Made by F. Ebner and so marked. Side action lock. Completely original and untouched.
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Winchester grand European DB OU rifle in 7 x 65 R calibre. Engraved action etc, high grade, checkered walnut stock and forend. Serial number DRNOU189B
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French military sword and scabbard. Rare form of blade partially pipe back, partially fullered. Pierced brass guard and hilt. Steel scabbard. Blade inscribed with maker's particulars and date 1810.
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French military sword with scabbard, 91 cm overall with 77 cm slightly curved single edged blade, one wide fuller and one subsidiary fuller on each face. Horn grip, pierced and embossed hilt, steel scabbard
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Deane Adams and Deane percussion double action only revolver in.44 calibre, complete in original case with original powder flask (adjustable), bullet mold, nipple wrench, turn screw, spare nipples in turned wood case, pewter oil bottle, Eley cap tin, Eley leather cap pouch. Case with label of Deane and Son. Case with escutcheon engraved 'Capt. L. Nicholson R.E.' General Sir Lothian Nicholson KCB. The gun was a gift to the then Captain Nicholson, went with him to the Crimean war & remained in his possession…
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French military sword with scabbard, 91 cm overall with 77 cm slightly curved single edged blade, one wide fuller and one subsidiary fuller on each face. Horn grip, pierced and embossed hilt, steel scabbard
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Near perfect FN DB OU shotgun in 12g. Checkered pistol grip and forend, engraved action, etc. 71 cm barrels. Serial No. 41872 L/R NSW
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Antique British flintlock pistol of late 18th century / early 19th century date, approx 41 cm overall with 22 cm barrel, about.70 calibre. Full stocked with brass furniture.
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Superb & rare Australian Rifle No.4 Sniping. Marked M47C & dated 1944, with correct cheek piece & telescopic sight mounts. The telescopic sight marked Tel. Sighting No.32 Mk II OS 1650 A & with broad arrow. Perfect optics, in its correct chest. S.A No.15 Mk I, Serial no. E33595TR. Rego 717668251
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Superb & rare Australian Rifle No.4 Sniping, Marked M47C & dated 1945, with correct cheek piece & telescopic sight mounts. The telescopic sight marked with various numbers, etc. In its correct steel case, marked 'Case Sighting Telescope No.8 Mk I. SGC, 1955 OS 906A'. In its correct chest S.A No.15 Mk I with its original printed instruction label on inner lid. Serial no. T32287TR. Rego 704066091
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No.4 rifle in original carrying case, in original weather proofing dip. ***As this has never been removed from the case, it must remain inside as requested by the vendor***. Serial no. 140694 (with box)
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Superb & rare 'The Swift Training Rifle S.R Mk III' & so marked. In original packing protective coating, in original carrying case with instruction sheets. A crack behind the action. Serial no. 14106.
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Cogswell and Harrison Tranter Patent, 6 shot revolver in.450 calibre. In modern case with rod, turn screw and oil bottle. Refinished, Serial no. 4131, Rego 719182466
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Colt M1911 A1 semi-automatic pistol in.45 calibre. Remington made, with U.S. property marking. A superb example. Serial no. 1953914, Rego 719621908
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Pair of drawings, Famous / Iconic planes of World War II period, Papua New Guinea, signed bottom Will Scott, U.S. Marine Corps 1943. signed lower right, approx 24 cm x 29 cm & 21 cm x 32 cm (2)
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John Blissett retailed Tranter 5 shot percussion revolver in.442 calibre. With Adams patent loading lever. In its original fitted case with original powder flask, bullet mold (double), nipple wrench, turnscrew, cleaning rod, oil bottle etc. Muzzle has been plugged with wooden dowel (easily removed). A Very nice example. Serial No. 20645T.
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