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Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:297
Sale Title:Militaria & WeaponsLots with images:295
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:115
Date:4-Nov-2018
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Antique Continental (probably French) flintlock shotgun, approx 118 cm overall with 80 cm round barrel in about 12g, proof stamps at breech. Half stocked with brass furniture. (No licence Required NSW)
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Bolt action repeating sporting rifle built on a P14 military action, in .303/.22 calibre. Fitted with Raven telescopic sight
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Bolt repeating sporting rifle built on a M1898 action in .250 Savage calibre. Action, magazine, trigger guard engraved. High grade walnut stock with checkered forend and pistol grip. Fitted with Pecar Champion 6x telescopic sight. Double set trigger.
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Continental single barrel percussion shotgun, 18 gauge, side lock action, the underside well carved with a wild boar's head, overall length approx 135 cm long
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Colt M1851, Navy revolver in modern case with original powder flask, bullet mold, tool, etc (G Licence Required NSW)
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Important locally issued British / Australian pattern 1853 three band percussion rifle in .577 calibre. By Isaac Hollis and Sons War Dept. stamp on lock plate. Butt tang stamped high over 952, trigger grand tang stamped NSW. Complete with its original loading rod and nipple protector on chain. An untouched example of a scarce weapon.
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Eight high quality oil bottles suitable for cased shotguns, etc. Signed by James Purdey, one by Boss & Co., all in nickel, together with an unmarked one with glass body (8)
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Eight pairs of high quality snap caps in 12g. Jeffery & Co., J. Woodward, Westley Richards, James Purdey, Boss & Co., etc., together with 7 various other pairs in 20g, etc.
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Australian made. SM26 No.1 Mk III. Shortened and lightened troop trials rifle in .303 calibre (See 'The Lee Enfield' by Ian Skennertor, page 500 for details) Only 100 of these rifles were made in 1944. A superb example of a very rare rifle
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Colt New Service 6 shot revolver in .45 ACP calibre. A superb example, In high quality brown leather military style holster. Back strap finely engraved 'To Lt. & Adjutant H. Sloan, 30th. Bn. A.I.E. Forces From Chatswood Rifle Club 2.9.15'
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British / Australian military percussion pistol of about .70 calibre, 30 cm. Overall with 15 cm round barrel. Side lock with crowned VR cypher and 1853 Enfield stamps. Brass mounted and complete with its original lanyard loop.
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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
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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
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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
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Tanfoglio Gold Custom 38 semi automatic pistol in .38 calibre. Fitted with Tasco ProPoint sight. With original cleaning equipment, instruction manual and 3 spare magazines. Its new condition. In its high quality Tanfoglio case, serial no. N9910736
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British / Australian cavalry officers sword with scabbard of pattern 1912. 110 cm overall with 90 cm straight blade, wire bound fish skin grip, engraved bowl guard. Complete with its field service scabbard.
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British cavalry flintlock carbine, approx 79 cm overall with 41 cm. Barrel of about .70 calibre. Full stocked with brass furniture, captive namrod, left side with sling swivel. Side lock with crowned G R cypher and stamped Tower, fitted with sliding half cock safety.
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USA military Springfield Trapdoor rifle in .45/70 calibre. 132 cm. Overall with 83 cm barrel. Full stocked with steel furniture, the stock with 1891 dated inspection stamp, lock plate stamped with eagle and US Springfield. Complete with its rare rammed which reverses to become the bayonet. A very fine example
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Winchester 'The American Bald Eagle' Model 1894 rifle in. 375 Winchester calibre. Butt and forend in walnut and with fine checkering, butt inlaid with silver medallion, action engraved. This is a Governor's Silver Model, the number being ACE 389.
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Winchester 'The American Bald Eagle' Model 1894 rifle in. 375 Winchester calibre. Butt and forend in walnut and with fine checkering, butt inlaid with gilt medallion, action engraved and gilt. This is a Presidential Gold Model, of which only 200 were produced, this having numbered ABE 189. A superb example in its original printed carton.
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Winchester 'John Wayne. Duke - One of One Thousand' Model 1894 carbine in. 32-40 Winchester calibre. Butt and forend in high grade walnut with fine checkering, butt inlaid with medallion, action with extensive engraving, barrel gilt inlaid 'Duke - One of One Thousand', this being number Duke 141. In its original fitted timber case. A superb example complete with its printed carton with fitted liner.
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Winchester. ' Boy Scouts of America' Model 9422. 'Eagle Scout' limited edition in .22RF calibre. Butt and forend in walnut and checkered. Butt with inlaid medallion, action and furniture with extensive engraving and gilt. The barrel with gilt 'Boy Scouts Diamond Jubilee'. One of only 75. A superb example of a rare item, complete with its original printed carton with fitted liner
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Sako Model A II bolt action repeating rifle in 7 mm- 08 calibre, fitted with Leupold Var - XIII, 3.5 x 10 power telescopic sight. Stock with checkered forend and half pistol grip and check piece for a right handed shooter. Sight with excellent optics. A superb example of a high grade. Rifle in a useful calibre. In a good quality Tikka case.
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Winchester 'Buffalo Bill' Commemorative Model 1894 rifle in .30-30 calibre. Full magazine, stock and forend in finely figured walnut with finely checkered wrist and forend. Action engraved 'Buffalo Bill', barrel with gilt 'Buffalo Bill Commemorative'. In its original high quality fitted case complete with Buffalo Bill medallion and plaque. Number 289 of 300 made. A Superb set.
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Winchester 'Model 1866 150th Commemorative Edition' rifle in .44-40 Winchester calibre. Butt and forend in walnut, brass action body and furniture with extensive engraving, octagonal barrel with gilt 'Winchester Repeating Arms 1866-2016'. One of Five Hundred. In its original printed carton with fitted liner and with its Certificate of Authenticity.
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