28th Jun, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
353
A 19th Century Belgian Six Shot Pinfire Revolver, with 8cm round barrel numbered 2662, the cylinder with Liege proof marks, hinged loading gate, folding cylinder and ebonised grip scales; a 19th Century Continental Percussion Travelling Pistol, 15.5cm round barrel , indistinctly signed back action lock plate and walnut stock (af); a 19th Century Continental Percussion Pocket Pistol, with 8cm octagonal steel barrel, box lock and walnut bag butt; a Fifteen Shot Starting Revolver, with parkerized finish (4)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150
1 - Trigger operates the hammer, but the cylinder does not revolve, left grip scale replaced. 2 - Action works, deep pitting to metalwork, repairs to stock which has lost its patina. 3 - Action works, but is weak, pitting to metalwork. 4 - In non-working order.
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 28th Jun, 2023
An interesting and varied sale including a Collection of Prussian and German Pickelhauben, and various pieces of Second World War British military headgear, cap badges, air weapons, antique firearms, and pistols. Highlights of the sale include a Rare First World War Tank Driver's Leather Helmet, a Mid-17th Century German Wheel-lock Sporting Gun, and a 19th Century Asmat "Ndambirkus" Ancestor Skull, New Guinea.
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