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Metal ram rod, made of steel, also serves as cleaning rod, handle has been cut off, drilled end for passing cleaning patches through for Martini rifle. In fair condition.
Estimate $20
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Main spring clamp, clamp for removing springs from firing mechanisms. In good condition.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Nipple protector, tower rifle nipple protector with chain and screw to fasten to trigger guard. In good condition, very rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Brass percussion cap dispenser, spring loaded spindle fed by metal arm. In good condition.
Estimate $320
SOLD $240
Winchester paper primers, 95 paper caps left, inside original box. In fair condition.
Estimate $50
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Ivory handled screwdrivers, one made of sterling silver with pricker, with maker's marks at the base of screw driver blade, PD for Pembroke & Dingley; other screw driver made of steel, both ideal pieces for cased sets. In very good condition. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
Assortment of gun tools and sight cover, t-bar percussion nipple removal tools, one with screw top pricker, cleaning rod end for Martini rifle, Martini rear sight cover. In good condition. (5)
Estimate $180
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Nipple removal tools, ebony handled, 6 sided socket sleeve for removing nipples from percussion weapons. In very good condition. (3)
Estimate $350
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Ebony handled nipple removal tools, ebony handled tools made of steel, one with a six sided socket, all ranging in various sizes. In good condition. (3)
Estimate $250
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Ebony cleaning rods and powder measure, ebony handles, adjustable powder measure in drams and grains, powder measure cup bottom impressed with 'James Dixon & Sons 1108'. In very good condition. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Ebony cleaning ram rod, changeable screw tip for variety of cleaning tips. In good condition.
Estimate $340
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British military percussion rifle assembly tools, with percussion nipple removal tool pricker (one is missing), oil bottle with screw top and applicator, screw driver and lead ball remover. In good condition.
Estimate $200
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Ebony screwdrivers, ebony handled, screwdriver for gun disassembly and reassembly. In good condition. (3)
Estimate $300
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Sheffield combination tool, impressed on tool plate is the government mark, 1955, 'J.H.Thompson (CUTLERY LTD), c.c.1287'. In very good condition.
Estimate $70
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Magazine pouch, Colt model 1911 double magazine pouch, made of leather, leather and pouches are intact. In good condition.
Estimate $120
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Pistol holster, made of canvas, clip and flap are intact, loops at back for belt mount. In good condition.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Pistol Holster, leather pocket, leather belt intact with belt buckle, strap clip and exposed stitching. In very good condition, all original and has been well maintained.
Estimate $40
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Empty pistol case, made of timber, blue felt lining, partitions and compartment, unmarked escutcheon. In good condition.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Empty pistol case, wooden pistol case with blue felt lining, partitions, barrel support, unmarked escutcheon plate on top of lid. In fair condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Empty pistol case, made of timber, green felt partitions, compartment with key inside, unmarked escutcheon, bone key hole plate. In very good condition.
Estimate $250
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Accessory box by Wiltshire, made of timber, lined with green felt, partitioned; Accessory Box, made of timber, lined with green felt, partitions, percussion caps glued to card, lead ball remover, miscellaneous t bar tool, spare felt patches (2). In very good condition. (2 cases + extras)
Estimate $150
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Guns, a small collection of novelties, revolver pocket fob watch keys (2, one with pin back); rifle white metal pencil combined with toothpick; revolver brooch, in white metal inset with three imitation turquoises; silver bracelet charm in the form of a blunderbuss; another, hand holding a gun; also, pair of rolled gold cufflinks, pocket knife/key. Fine - very fine. (8 items)
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Small embossed pewter powder flask, with brass charger, 4" overall. In working order.
Estimate $150
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Bag powder flask, with cord loop on copper body, 5", to suit cased pocket colt, c1830-1860, with adjustable powder measure collar. In good condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Reproduction American Civil War powder flask, in copper, stand of arms, nozzle and collar made in brass. In good condition.
Estimate $100
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Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1700, carved into horn is a cannon, a bird diving from high above, Masonic set square and compass, cannon, half moon with a face, house with smoke coming out of the chimney, a kangaroo, crossed swords with a skull and cross bones above, a woman wearing a corset and a red sash with a red arm band holding a bottlebrush branch, a man wearing beret cap with a feather, holding a sword with a bloodied tip, wearing a red sash, with powder plug. In good condition.
Estimate $3,500
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Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1757, large scene carved into horn of a large walled settlement, also carved on the horn is a crest, Hallefax (sic), two Man 'o' Wars with the British flag, barracks with a training ground, man holding a rifle, windmill, stag, Viking style huts, a schooner, a fort with wooden walls and a watch tower, a dragon and 2 serpents at the top running around the tapered circumference of the horn. In very good condition.
Estimate $3,000
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Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1780-1790, naval vessel carved into horn with 13 guns, 2 brass loops at each end for carry cord, curved wooden bung with plug at the base of horn. Original old scrimshaw in very good condition.
Estimate $2,500
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Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1800, carved into horn are the words 'Sydney Town', a sailing ship with the Australian flag hanging off the stern, a winding river leading to a billabong, a rat, kangaroo with a joey hanging out of its pouch, a house with a man hanging from the gallows to the left, gum nut branch, the sun with a face, carved in words near spout 'A large loafe for a shilling or Damne king & Countrie', Masonic set square and compass, the all seeing eye and a set of balance scales, carry rope and aboriginal man's face faintly visual under crack. In good condition.
Estimate $3,500
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Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1800-1810, kangaroo standing in a forest with native flowers and a bird on the other side. In very good condition.
Estimate $3,000
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