19TH CENTURY

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A NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE GUN
19TH CENTURY
With slender three stage barrel with bulbous muzzle and retained by foliate engraved silver barrel bands, stock with applied silvered scrollwork and with ivory butt; together with three British officer's swords, one of 1822 pattern with 'WR IV' cypher, one of 1895 pattern by Wilkinson and with 'VR' cypher and one of 1897 pattern by Baker with 'ER VII' cypher, each in scabbard; and three percussion service muskets, two British made and the other Indian
The first 62 1/2 in. (158.8 cm.) overall

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

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