Lots 132 to 145 are from the personal collection of Hamilton...

Lots 132 to 145 are from the personal collection of Hamilton G. F. Bantock (1904–1974), a Second World War veteran who later became Chief Detective Inspector of Police at the Police Training School in Stafford. A keen rifleman, he belonged to both the Warwickshire Rifle Club and the National Rifle Club. Having grown up beside the Midland Railway main line from Birmingham to Bristol, he developed a lifelong interest in railway history, particularly the Derby Works and its locomotive productions. He also scratch-built model railway locomotives, which were featured in Railway Modeller after his death. Sold by the family. BIRMINGHAM POLICE 1840 PERCUSSION CAP PISTOL FROM HAMILTON BANTOCK COLLECTION. Birmingham Police 1840 percussion cap converted from flintlock pistol, 30cm length, 14mm smooth bore barrel, inspection marks to barrel, missing swivel ramrod, good plus.

Estimate:£200

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