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The sale wasn't the most spectacular the Sussex firm has enjoyed but, once again, strong competition from overseas helped keep the action ticking over.

The pistol, with an 18 1/2in (47cm) barrel and fruitwood stock inlaid with staghorn and ivory pellets was one of some 30 foreign triumphs in the 470-lot sale. Against home competition it sold at £2300.