Lot 5396
Three British gun cases
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1726 Lots
Description
A pistol case of lacquered walnut, 32 x 18 x 7 cm, for a pistol or revolver in cal. .455. Lined with green velvet, divided into various compartments for accessories. With keys, screwdriver and oil bottle. On the base of the oil bottle maker's stamp “James Dixon / & Sons / Sheffield”. A Revolver case for the Webley Mk III, 30 x 19 x 7 cm. Cover of brown leather, with carrying handle and brass lock. The lid marked “O. B. H.”. Inside the lid maker's label. Lined with red velvet and compartment for 19 cartridges. With keys, brass cleaning rod and oil bottle with maker's mark “James Dixon / & Sons / Sheffield”. A lidded casket in oak design, 25 x 17 x 6 cm. On the lid the logo of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), the British Airforce from 1912 to 1918. Inside compartments for a Colt pistol M 1911 cal. 455 and two spare magazines. With keys for the case and two magazines for the M1911, the magazine floorplates with lanyard loop and marked “CAL. 455 / ELEY”.350674
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