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LOT 1396
Smith and Wesson Old Model No 2 Revolver
1861-1874 A.D.
10 5/8 in. (690 grams, 27 cm).
Also known as 'Model No 2 Army' with hinged frame, six shot .32 calibre rimfire cylinder with 'PATENTED APRIL 3 1855 JULY 5 1859 & DEC 18 1860' and 15cm (6") octagonal barrel marked 'SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS' to top with fixed extractor pin and spur trigger; serial number 47946 to butt strap with plain wood grip scales; action working.
ProvenanceAcquired from Bolk Antique Arms, Netherlands, 2016.
Ex Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by an original Bolk invoice.
See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, pp.220-221, for details.
FootnotesSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
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LOT 1396
Smith and Wesson Old Model No 2 Revolver
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Civil War Iron Cannon Ball
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Solid shot suitable for a saker or demi-culverine. 4.05 kg, 10 cm
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Margiana Bronze Axehead
Late 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
With a narrow neck and rounded bill-shaped blade, rounded wings to the socket and square-headed stud behind. 289 grams, 18.3 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1988.
These categories of axes were of Oriental production, coming from the territories of Bactria and Margiana, occasionally imported to Elam and Luristan. The anthropomorphic and zoomorphic patterns are sometimes visible, and the button at the back of the heel (very common) is related to examples from Luristan, but the style differs markedly. -
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Circa 13th-6th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
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