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**MINT BORE**1877-1912 Swedish Husqvarna Model 33 Remington Type Rolling Block 9.15x57R/.360 UK obsolete calibre Half Stock / Halvstock Rifle With Octagonal Barrel 3 Leaf Sights & Additional Folding Peep Sight. Sn 22617 - 22617
The Husqvarna Model 33 is a beautifully built classic commercial rolling block that rifle was offered in a variety of calibers including some large bores. The rifles were made between 1877 & 1912 . They were made with half (halvstock) and full (helstock) furniture. Our half stock example is in 9.15x57R/.360 UK obsolete calibre and is in excellent condition. Its 29” octagonal barrel has a near mint bore, clean & bright with deep cut rifling (45” overall). It has an external hammer, block and blade fore sight, 3 leaf rear sights and additional folding peep sight (no maker marks on the peep sight). It also has sling swivels. The wood furniture with chequered pistol grip is all original and has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. The barrel has Birmingham proof marks, serial number 54634 Husqvarna and Swedish crown mark. It's loading and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22617
£1,195.00

Presentation 2 Band Enfield Sergeants Pattern 1860, .577 Calibre Percussion 5 Groove Rifle, to Corporal H. Jarvis, Somersetshire Rifles in 1860 by Thomas Turner, Birmingham. Sn - 22610
This is a Presentation Enfield Sergeants Pattern 1860, 2 band percussion rifle made and presented by Thomas Turner of Fisher Street, Birmingham to Corporal H.Jarvis, the best shot of number 1 & 2 Companies of the Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers 1860. The rifle is fitted with 5 groove rifling and has a near mint bore with good rifling and some minor staining. The rifle is fitted with the correct iron furniture and the iron patchbox is engraved PRESENTED BY THOMAS TURNER FISHER ST BIRMINGHAM TO CORPl H.JARVIS THR BEST SHOT OF NO 1 & 2 COPANIES OF THE SOMERSETSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS 1860. The finely figured walnut stock is in excellent condition. The rifle is complete with its iron 1100 yard range ladder rear sight, block and blade fore sight, front and tang sling swivels, correct barrel bands and cleaning rod. The rifle measures 49 inches in length with a 32 ½ inch barrel. The rifles cocking & firing actions work crisply. See Section B, Capping breech loading Arms, RB 41 on page 8, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22610
£1,750.00

**QUALITY MAKER**MINT BORE WITH 5 GROOVE RIFLINGC1850 British Volunteer Officer’s Private Purchase W. Greener (Birmingham) .577 Regulation Calibre Muzzle Loading Percussion 2 Band Rifle With Silver Stock Shield Engraved To ‘J.Smith’. Sn 22609 - 22069
The famous W.W. (William Wellington) Greener English sporting shotgun and rifle manufacturer was established in 1829 and is still in business, with a fifth generation Greener serving on its board of directors. He produced weapons under the names W. Greener & W.W. Greener. In the mid 1800’s Greener was producing firearms at the St Mary’s Works Birmingham and had Royal appointments with the British Monarchy. This is an excellent Percussion Rifle in .577" regulation calibre no doubt a volunteer Officer’s private purchase weapon by W. Greener. The 2 band rifle has a bayonet lug, sling swivels & steel ramrod, folding ladder sight, block & blade fore sight, platinum breech plug and quality scrollwork engraving to the hammer action bearing the maker's name, butt plate with extended tang and trigger guard with extended tang & acanthus bud finial. The full length stock has chequered grip panels & is fitted with scrollwork engraved patchbox hinged lid. The wood is inlaid with silver shield engraved to ‘J. Smith’ no doubt the Officer who commissioned this rifle. The 32” barrel has a near mint bore clean and bright with well defined 5 groove rifling. The rifle is 49” overall length. The action works crisply. The price for this excellent rifle by a renowned maker includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique percussion rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22069
£1,750.00

**ZULU WARS ERA**1874 British WD Enfield Martini Henry .577x 450 Obsolete Calibre MK 1 Type 2 Converted To MK 2 Service Rifle With Original MK 1 Features, Later India Service Kirkee Arsenal & Fort William Marks. Sn 22614 - 22614
Martini Henry MK 1 first type rifles were produced between 1971 & 1872, MK1 2nd types were produced between 1872 & 1874 (see For Queen & Empire page 251 by Aspinshaw). Thes rifle would have been in service during the Zulu wars of 1879. This is a very good example of the MK 1 type 2 Martini Henry .577x 450 Service Rifle converted to MK II. The metal work is undamaged and has its original finish with even patina. It is stamped on its right side 'Queen’s Crown 'VR' (Victoria Regina) Enfield and date '1874'. It also has MK 1 converted to MK II designation. It has the correct cocking indicator. The 33” barrel’s rifled bore has staining and residue consistent with age and service use. The rifle’s cocking and firing actions are crisp. It retains MK 1 features including MK 1 grooved trigger, knurled thumb groove & chequered steel butt plate (changed to smooth on later models). The Mark 1 Type 1 had a safety catch this was removed when the MK1 Type 2 was introduced. This MK 1 Type 2 example is correctly without safety catch. It has a steel ram rod, sling swivels, bayonet lug, rear graduated ladder sight and block & blade fore sight. The weapon’s metal work has British WD ordnance inspection marks and the barrel has WD proof inspection marks. It has all original woodwork which has an Enfield WD roundel with ‘II’ designation. The wood is also impressed ‘FW 1908’ and ‘KKA 1916 1918’ marks indicating later British Army in India service at Fort William (FW) in 1908 and inspection at the Kirkee Arsenal (KKA) in 1916 and 1918 during WW1. The wood is undamaged with just light bumps and bruises consistent with age. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre, antique weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22614
£2,250.00

**UN-FIRED**MINT BORE**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT**1886 Dated WW1 Era Imperial German Army Spandau Model 1871/84 11mm Obsolete Calibre Tube Magazine Bolt Action Rifle Regiment Marked ’3.G.G.R.E.3.46’ To The 3rd Garde Grenadier Reserve Ersatz Regt - 22616
The 11mm Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle with tube magazine was adopted as the Infanterie-Gewehr 71/84. The rifle was designed and manufactured by Paul Mauser and Wilhelm Mauser of the Mauser company. It was issued to Infantry Regiments. This is a superb original example of the Mauser M1871/84 which appears to have never been fired. Its woodwork is excellent, undamaged & all original. The metalwork is undamaged with original finish. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean & bright with well-defined rifling. The breech is crisply marked 'Spandau' with Crown and Imperial proof/ inspection marks, model designation and 1886 date. The weapon has matching numbers on the barrel bands trigger guard, forend block, breech, barrel & bolt ‘2225 / 25’. The bolt action firing mechanism works crisply. It has a block and blade fore sight, ladder rear sight, bayonet lug, steel butt plate and sling swivels. The butt plate tang is Regiment marked ’3.G.G.R.E.3.46’ To The 3rd Garde Grenadier Reserve Ersatz Regiment 3rd Kompagnie Weapon 46’ (see pages 18 & 25 of German Small Arms Markings by Gortz & Bryans). The price for this superb WW1 era rifle includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22616
£2,450.00

**QUALITY**MAKER**C1840 English Robert Adams King William Street London, 12 Bore, Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Percussion Sporting Shotgun With Damascus Steel Barrels. Sn 22573 - 22573
The renowned English Gunsmith Robert Adams (1809–1880) was a 19th-century British gunsmith who patented the first successful double-action revolver in 1851. This is an excellent muzzle loading shotgun by Robert Adams made C1840 at his King William Street London premises. It has 30” sighted Damascus steel barrels and measures 46 ¾”” overall. The top of the barrel rib is signed ‘Robert Adams King William Street London’. The smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age. It has platinum vented breeches. The shotgun has its original walnut stock with steel butt plate. The wrist has quality chequering. The wood has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and the top of the chequered panel wrist is inlaid with white metal escutcheon. It has Dolphin hammers and steel action plates signed by the maker. The action, steel trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial have foliate engraved decoration. It has an ebonised wood ramrod with brass end cap and tip which unscrews to reveal a steel worm. The weapon cocks & dry fires crisply. The price for this quality antique shotgun by the famous maker Robert Adams includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22573
£745.00

**QUALITY**MAKER**C1840 English Westley Richards 170 New Bond Street London, 12 Bore, Single Barrel Muzzle Loading Percussion Sporting Shotgun With 2 Stage Damascus Steel Barrel. Sn 22578 - 22578
The renowned English Gunsmiths Westley Richards & Co have been making unique and best quality shotguns and rifles for over 200 years. This is an excellent muzzle loading shotgun by Westley Richards 170 New Bond St. London made C1840. It has a 31 ½” 2 stage sighted Damascus steel barrel and measures 47 ½” overall. The top of the barrel is signed ‘Westley Richards 170 New Bond St. London’. The smooth bore is clean. It has a platinum lined and vented breech. The shotgun has its original walnut stock with steel butt plate. The wrist has quality chequering and the fore stock has a polished horn cap. The wood has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and the top of the chequered panel wrist is inlaid with white metal escutcheon. It has a Dolphin hammer and a steel action signed by the maker. The action, steel trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial have foliate engraved decoration. The trigger guard tang is numbered 1716. It has a wood ramrod with brass end cap and tip which unscrews to reveal a steel worm. The weapon cocks & dry fires crisply. The price for this quality antique shotgun by the famous maker Westley Richards includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22578
£695.00

C1850’s English Samuel & Charles Smith Princes Street Leicester Square London 15 Bore Double Damascus Steel Barrelled Muzzle Loading Percussion Shotgun. Sn 22571 - 22571
Samuel & Charles Smith were English gunmakers recorded as working C1855 at 64 Princes Street Leicester Square London and 18 Oxendon Street Haymarket until 1875 (see page 204 of British Gunmakers Vol 1 by Brown). This is an antique 15 Bore double barrel muzzle loading percussion shotgun made C1850’s by Samuel & Charles Smith at their Princes Street premises. It has all original Walnut furniture with finely chequered wrist. The shotgun with double 28 ¼” Damascus steel barrels, has double hammers & triggers. It measures 44” overall. The barrel rib has a bead fore sight and is signed ‘SAML & C. SMITH PRINCES STREET LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON’. The breech has platinum lined maker's poincon and platinum vents, border and scroll engraved signed shaped locks and scroll engraved steel mounts. The top of the wrist is inlaid with void white metal escutcheon. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work crisply. The barrel’s smooth bores are clean. The gun has an ebonised wood ram rod with brass end cap. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22571
£695.00

British, Greene .54” Caliber Caping Breech Loading Capping Carbine. Sn - 22570
The Greene carbine was manufactured for the British Government for cavalry use by the Massachusetts Arms Company in America in 1855. This was due to the interest in the British Government for a breech loading carbine for use in the Crimean War. The company supplied a total of 2000 carbines, this one being serial numbered 704 on the action. The carbine was fitted with two triggers, the front one unlocking the barrel so that it could be rotated, swivelled, pulled forward and swung down for loading. The carbine has a 18 inch barrel with an overall length of 34 inches. The barrel has a nice bore with well defined 3 groove rifling and minor staining due to residue. e steel lockplate has a Maynard tape primer fitted which function correctly. The lockplate is stamped with a crown over VxR (Victoria Regina) MASS ARMS CO U.S.A. 1856. The tape primer door is stapmed MAYDARDS PATENT SEP.25 1845. The tang is stamped GREENE’S PATENT JUNE 27 1854. One of the locking lugs on the frame and a barrel lug is stamped with the serial number 704 and there are war department acceptance stamps on the trigger guard and breech. The carbine is fitted with iron furniture and a hinged patchbox. The rearsight is graduated to 600 yards. The walnut stock is in excellent condition with only minor marks. The stock is stamped in front of the patchbox I A 19 RDMR (Canadian Le Regiment de Maisonaneuve Reserves). The metalwork has a nice patinaed finish and the rear of the trigger guard has a iron saddle ring fitted. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. See Section B, Capping breech loading Arms, RB 67 on pages 11 & 13 Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and plate 303 and page 283 the British Soldiers Firearm, 1850-1864 From Smooth bore to Small bore by Christopher Roads. The price for this rare antique British service carbine includes U.K. delivery. Sn 22570
£2,475.00

**MINT BORE**1895 To 1915 Marlin USA Model ’92 (1892) .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Lever Action Rifle, Octagonal Barrel & Tube Magazine. Sn 22567 - 22567
This is an increasingly hard to find Marlin Model ‘92 (1892) lever action rifle in UK obsolete calibre .32 RF. It has all original undamaged woodwork. The metalwork has even aged patina to its all original blue finish which has aged to a nice plum colour in areas. The rifle’s action has a removable steel plate which can be removed to allow access to the actions working parts for inspection / cleaning. The plate is removed by unscrewing a screw bolt with knurled lug on the side of the action. The rifle cocks and dry fires crisply. Its 23 ½” barrel has a near mint bore, clean & bright with light rifling (40 ½” overall length). The top of the barrel is marked with the Marlin Fire-Arms Co. New Haven address & patents for 1878- 1892 and the action tang ‘Marlin ‘92’ (the model designation was changed in 1905 from model 1892 to just the model 92. The model 92 rifles were available until 1915). The tang has 2 threaded holes for fitting and additional rear sight if desired. It has an external hammer & full length tube magazine. The underside of the frame is stamped with number '411414’. It has a curved steel butt plate, German Silver blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. The price for this excellent rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22567
£1,975.00
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