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smaller
 409) Irish Dagger circa 1795.
Stiff, broad, double-edged blade 12 1/2" in length, stamped "
MAYFIELD DUBLIN " . Iron mounted hilt with ebonized wood
grooved grip. Good condition, solid grip, metal surfaces
lightly pitted overall, markings deep and clear. Sturdy and
well-made fighting dagger. Samuel Mayfield is listed as a
Dublin cutler from 1794 to 1803 (he may have worked earlier but not
appeared in the directories). His wife (widow?) continued the
cutlery business until 1807. $750.00
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436) British Lancaster Oval - Bore
Volunteer Rifle. 31 1/4" barrel, .577 cal., London view and
proof marks, "25" (bore). Approx. 15 - 16 thou difference measured
between major and minor axis - same as military oval-bore.
Bayonet bar with guide appears same as military Sappers and Miners
Carbine. Fitted with Lancaster's reversed backsight with graduations
on underside of ladder; original bead on block foresight. Top of
barrel engraved " 151 NEW BOND St. LONDON " and stamped "
LANCASTER'S PATENT ". Lock engraved
" LANCASTER'S PATENT " . Original
snap cap and chain. Iron-mounted 2-band stock. Original
ramrod. VG+ overall condition, bore ex., smooth and bright ( a
bore light shining up shows the twist ). Ex. working
order, tight positive lock. Metal is smooth light patina overall
with good sharp markings. Stock fine, no repairs or cracks,
uncleaned with much original varnish. Wrist is missing the small,
shield-shaped escutcheon plate, it has simply fallen out with no
damage to the stock. A nice, all original example of
Lancaster's famous rifling system.
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453) Persian Priming Flask, 18th -
19th Century. Well-made of brazed sheet iron, with pivotted
spring-loaded stopper. Two hanging rings. Approx. 6" long. Some
minor dents along lower edge.
$80.00
454) Eastern (Moroccan?) Powder
Flask, 19th Century. Made of thick, moulded leather, with
tooled geometric designs. Large iron carrying ring. 9" o.a.. VG
condition, seams intact. Lots of character and
charm. $75.00
455) Fine Quality Eastern Powder
Measure. 4" long, 3/4" dia. Iron construction, very well
made. A firm pull on the carrying ring withdraws a square section
calibrated plunger. A rare accessory for an Eastern gun of quality.
Complete and in fine condition.
$100.00
463) British Pattern 1796 Light
Cavalry Trooper's Sword. 33" blade stamped with Crown over 5
inspector's stamp; maker "HADLEY" on back. Ribbed wood grip
retains about 30% original leather (has a grain crack but seems
solid). Scabbard reverse stamped with "J.H. REDDELL & Co
BIRMm" . Both Hadley and Reddell were government contractors
for 1796 troopers' swords, and cannibalizing to make up
servicable weapons was a common practice in army depots. Condition
of hilt and scabbard matching VG; clean blade with clear markings.
Regulation cavalry issue 1796 L.C. sword.
$975.00
475) Adams Mk.III Revolver. .450
Adams cal.; 6-shot. 6" oct. barrel marked "ADAM'S PATENT SMALL ARMS
Co 391 STRAND LONDON". Matching #'s. Frame marked "ADAM'S PATENT" in
oval, also with Adam's trade mark logo. London view and proofmarks.
Left frame has 4 stamped Broad Arrows. Ex. working order; VG bore;
retains much original blue. Solid checkered grips with one tiny (
1/4") chip out on right side at frame. This model introduced in
1872. $1550.00
477) London Cased Colt Model 1878. 5
1/2" barrel marked "COLT'S PT FA MFG Co HARTFORD CT USA. DEPOT 14
PALL MALL LONDON". All other correct Colt markings on frame. Tiny
London proofs on barrel and cylinder. All matching #'s 85XX ( made
1882 ). Triggerguard marked ".455 CAL E" ( .455 Eley). Case contains
16 cartridge block containing .455 COLT Dominion cartridges.
Original green baize lining and London Colt label, oil bottle,
turnscrew and cleaning rod. Usual scratches on case, no repairs or
cracks. Gun is in perfect working order (apparently not fired much,
and cleaned well afterwards); bore bright and sharp as new. Gun
retains about 50%+ original blue, remainder drifting to nice smooth
plum. Trigger and hammer retain 90% original brilliant blue.
Original grips show some uniform use but no chips cracks or repairs.
All markings sharp. In "British Military Pistols 1603-1888", p.86,
Brooker notes a Colt Single Action Army with 5 1/2" barrel, # 98325
(made 1883) with Pall Mall address and " .455 CAL E" on
triggerguard. Fine, all original
Colt. $4200.00
491) Colt Model 1877
Lightning. 2 1/2" barrel ("sheriff's" or "shopkeeper's"
length), cal. 38 Colt. Usual Colt markings, VG
original hard rubber grips (no repairs). Fine working order, VG bore
with strong rifling. Nickel approx. 75% with some wear, especially
at chamber mouths from firing. Hammer and trigger retain traces of
brilliant blue, as do some screwheads. Serial #
413XX , all matching, made in 1885. Billy the Kid
was clutching a Lightning when his promising career was cut short by
Pat Garrett. A good, solid example of a popular Old West
revolver. $750.00
495) British Pattern 1895 Infantry
Officer's Sword, of Picquet Weight. 32 3/4" blade etched with
crown over Royal Arms, crown over VR, Wilkinson's address, serial #
34604. Steel hilt with VR cypher, shagreen covered grip in ex.
condition, retains all silver wire. Original leather sword
knot. Leather covered field service scabbard (probably from another
1895 or 1897 sword). Fine condition overall; blade 95% original
polish with sharp etching; hilt retains 98% original
nickel plate. The 1895 is a scarce sword, since in 1897 the
inboard edge was enlarged and turned over to protect the uniform,
creating the Pattern 1897 - the pattern still in use today. Number
34604 was completed Oct. 22, 1896, and sold to Capt. A.S. Palmer,
1st Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment. Wilkinson letter and copy
of ledger accompany sword. $350.00 ON HOLD
496) British Pattern 1827/45 Rifle
Regiment Officer's Sword. 32 1/2" blade etched with scrolls,
trophies of arms. Regulation steel hilt, grip with original leather
covering (worn), retains most original wire wrap. VG condition
overall. No scabbard. Circa 1860. $300.00
499) Canadian WW I Era Pipe Major's
Shoulder Belt Plate of the Perth Regiment. Gilt maple leaf
over St. Andrew's Cross, regimental device in center. Fine
condition, some wear to plating.
$275.00
 501) British Snider-Enfield Mk.II**
. 36 1/2" barrel with correct Government proofs and
inspectors' marks; lockplate with Crown over VR, 1862 ENFIELD,
lock inspector's stamp of crown over Broad Arrow. Stock
stamped with rondel of RM ENFIELD enclosing Broad Arrow WD over
1 ( First Class Arm); various inspectors' marks in
wood; DC (indicating Canadian issue); buttplate stamped in
correct Canadian Militia style 67 over 209 ( "67" is Woodstock, New
Brunswick Regiment; equipment # 209). Original clearing rod
stamped 67 (same unit) over 74. Retains original sling
swivels. Excellent tight working order. Bore VG+ with deep
clear rifling. In original condition, most original blue on barrel
drifting to plum color. Solid stock in fine condition, uncleaned and
no repairs, usual minor service dings. Fine clear markings overall,
wood and metal. A superior condition Snider, not to be
compared with the knocked-about, worn-out, re-worked examples coming
from the Far East. $850.00
503) British Volunteer Sword Bayonet.
Circa 1795-1800. See Janzen's Notebook, #1, p.43.
22 1/1" blade with 4" socket. No
markings. VG condition, light age
patina. $175.00
510) Pair of Quality Percussion
Pocket Pistols circa 1845-50. 4 1/2" turn-off smoothbore
barrels approx. 42 cal. Folding triggers. Finely engraved,
rounded frames have raised oval sideplates signed with gold
inlay "J.TARATT LONDON". Continental-style ebonized
grips with german silver buttcaps with capboxes. Liege proofs.
Excellent tight working order, fine overall condition, smooth gray
metal with sharp engraving and traces of case colors on
frames. A J.Tarratt, c. 1850, is listed with a shop in London,
making pistols ( Carey, "English, Irish and Scottish Firearms
Makers"). I believe J.Taratt came from Liege and maintained a
shop in London. These pistols, however, could not
have been sold in England - they are not English proofed.
They may have been intended for the North American market, where
their claim to London quality (a valid claim in their case) and
Continental appearance would sell well in certain markets, New
Orleans, for example.
$1600.00
512) Webley "Wedge Frame"
54-Bore Revolver (.44 cal.). 5 1/4" octagonal barrel with
engraved muzzle, silver cone foresight. Retailer's name "CHAs
OSBORNE" engraved on topstrap (Charles Osborne established 1838,
exhibited at International Exhibition of 1851, shops in London and
Birmingham, ceased 1900). Birmingham proofs. 5-shot. Kerr's patent
rammer. Fine checkered wood grips in ex. condition. Retains 95%
plus of its original silver plating with some minor streaking
and bubbling in areas, but only minor. The dark tarnished areas
visible in the pictures could be removed in seconds with silver
cleaner - this tarnish is extremely thin, it is not
a built-up patina. However, I will leave this choice to clean
or not to the buyer ( Note: this is a silver, not tin, plating, and
the crisp sharp edges to the metal and markings prove it to be the
first and only finish ever on the gun). Ex. working order; bore
fine with deep sharp rifling with just small areas of light
pitting visible. Original case with original green baize lining in
fine condition. Original accessories include mould stamped "54" and
"WD" (initials of maker), fine flask, loading rod/ball-puller,
oil bottle, screwdriver & nipple wrench, original key operates
lock, interesting Eley cap box with label advertising (amongst other
items) cartridges for Enfield and Sharp's rifles, detonating shells,
cartridges for Breechloaders and Needle rifles, etc.. A
fine original cased Webley.
513) French Revolutionary Period
Hussar Officer's Saber circa 1790. Curved, 31" blade with 11"
stepped, latch-back false edge (in Turkish style, and termed a
"yelman" or "elman" in Eastern Europe). Etched with bust of
Sultan ("Grand Turk"), trophy of arms, talismanic sun. moon, and
stars along with astrological symbols. Brass guard with grip of
eastern hussar style combined with French-type slotted guard with
the "O" shaped links in the slots. Wood grip with cord binding
covered with original intact leather. A good, unfooled-with, early
Revolutionary Period sword with classic "Eastern Hussar" style blade
markings.
518) An Evocative Pattern 1845 Prussian
Cuirassier's Breastplate of the Franco-Prussian War, Dated 1870.
Steel with brass-domed rivets, retaining original cloth liner with
pocket. Right shoulder area stamped W over 70 over Crown over S -
the usual Prussian format where W = Wilhelm I and 70 is the date of
inspection. Other markings include B (R?) over 9 and "JAEGER". The
plate has been impacted over the heart area with a projectile
(Chassepot bullet, canister...?) that produced an impressive dent
and a "cookie-cutter" effect on the two layers of liner cloth. One
wonders about the fate of the trooper involved. Condition is fine,
with smooth metal overall, clear markings, and original liner.
$975.00 ON HOLD
521) Scottish Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate of
the 92nd ( The Gordons ) Highlanders. Copper plate retains traces of
gilding; white metal centre device with battle honours (worn from
many polishings); silver regimental number dark with tarnish.
Victorian, Pre-1881 $475.00
529) Canadian Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's
Sword. 33" blade etched with cypher of George V, scrolls, Royal
Arms, retailer's name "WILLIAM SCULLY MONTREAL". Steel hilt with
George V cypher, retains ex. shagreen grip with all original wire
wrap. Ex.+ blade (near mint but for one or two tiny stains) has all
original bright polish and sharp etching. Hilt and scabbard retain
all original plating in near mint condition. The field scabbard
which also accompanies sword has some damage at chape and shows
wear. The dress scabbard is engraved "THE SWORD INSPIRES DREAD, EVEN
IN THE SCABBARD". The inside of the guard bowl is engraved:
From the Royal Canadian Hussars website, I
learn that Canada's first armoured unit (formed in 1917) was the 1st
Motor Machine Gun Brigade, with 21 battle honours by war's end. That
in 1936, the 6th D.C.R.C.H. (Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian
Hussars) was amalgamated with the 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade to
form the 1st Armoured Car Regiment, and that in 1941, the 6th
D.C.R.C.H. furnished the Headquarters Squadron of the 5th Canadian
Armoured Division and were designated the 15th Armoured Regiment (
6th DCRCH ). They landed in Italy, and went into action in January
of 1944, going to France in Feb., 1945. $875.00
 532) British Blunderbuss by Henry
Blyth, London. 16" stepped, cannon-muzzle brass
barrel, 1 1/8" bore at mouth, London view and proof
marks. Lock engraved "BLYTH" . Brass furniture of Sea
Service style, flat buttplate secured by seven square-headed nails.
Replacement iron ramrod, probably had a wooden rod originally. Fine
overall condition, solid stock, no repairs or restoration, ex.
working order, nice patina on brass. Henry Blyth worked
from 1756-86; from 1774 to 1780 his address was 91 The Minories (a
district close to the Tower where many gunmakers worked).
On p.187 of George Neumann's "Battle Weapons of the American
Revolution" is illustrated a very similar blunderbuss by John Rea,
dated 1774-85. It could easily be mistaken for this one
by Blyth, so close are the two in all respects. John Rea began
his career in the mid-1770's and worked until 1812.
Interestingly, from 1786 (the year Blyth retired or died)
Rea moved into No. 91 The Minories. A fine example
of a ship's blunderbuss of the Revolutionary War
period. $3900.00 ON HOLD
 535) Smith & Wesson No.3, Second
Model American .44. Standard 8" barrel with S&W address,
patent dates on top rib. Serial # 889X. Matching assembly #
724 on frame, cylinder, locking latch, and barrel. Matching
serial # stamped inside on wood of grip. Action tight and positive,
cylinder locks up tight as does barrel latch (no frame-barrel
looseness whatsoever). Bore is bright with sharp rifling, fine+ to
excellent. Grips are fine, with no cracks or repairs.
Generally gray/brown patina overall with about 15% original
nickel remaining, scattered areas of light surface pitting, metal
edges are still sharp and the barrel address is quite clear. No
alterations or repairs, just honest wear.
$2200.00
537) German or Austrian Sabre circa
1640-80. 31" curved blade with single fuller. Iron
hilt with pierced kidney guard plates, knucklebow and side branch
secured to pommel by screws. Thumb ring. Original spiral-carved wood
grip. VG cond. overall, generally smooth metal with patina
and some light to medium pitting in keeping with age on hilt and
blade.
No damage. Hilts of this type were
very popular throughout Europe from Scandinavia to North Italy and
the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and are seen with both straight
and sabre blades. The Austro-Hungarians employed them
extensively in the Turkish Wars. Claude Blair, pl. 175,
"European and American Arms 1100-1850" shows a sabre like this in
the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Another such
sabre is illustrated by Dr. Kalmar Janos, p.83, pl.153, "Regi
Magyar Fegyverak", described as a Hungarian Hussar sabre of the 17th
century with a dragoon hilt ( Dr. Kalmar fortunately gives German
translations for his plate captions).
$1600.00
540) 18th Century Brass Signal
Mortar. 7 1/2" high, weight 25 lbs., bore approx. 1
1/8".
Just minor and insignificant dings, VG
overall condition. Superior quality and condition to the average one
of these. I have seen this type also described as powder
testers for artillery ammunition. A good, original
example. $600.00
545) US Model 1861 Rifle-Musket.
40" , .58 cal. barrel with V P eaglehead proofs, dated 1863, stamped
N.J. (New Jersey). Lock marked with eagle, "US TRENTON" ,
dated 1863. Stock
solid, uncleaned, untouched, usual service nicks and dings, no
repairs, deep "NJ" cartouche. Original ramrod and sling
swivels. VG+ overall condition, all clear and correct markings,
light uniform untouched age brown on all metal, no pitting,
fine bright bore with deep sharp rifling ( few small areas of light
peppering). Excellent tight working order. Completely
original and untouched. $1900.00 back to top
549) British Pattern 1876 Martini-Henry
Socket Bayonet. 22 1/2" blade stamped with WD under Broad
Arrow and inspector's mark. Blade has smooth bright finish with
small areas of peppering. Brass-mounted leather scabbard,
leather solid but scuffed on edges. Socket retains most
original blue with light surface peppering.
$125.00
551)
Martini - Henry Rifle by Turner. 577-450 cal. 33 1/4" barrel marked
"T. TURNER"; Birmingham proofs; # 9868 on knox-form with inspector's
mark of crown over 1 over B. This last signifies inspection by
Government inspector, and that the gun was found to be in all
qualitative and dimensional respects identical to service issue
Martini-Henry, thus allowing it to be used in Service Rifle
competitions. Engraved on receiver " THOMAS TURNER / FISHER STREET /
BIRMINGHAM". Engraved on t.g. "5300" (probably Turner's inventory #
; the 9868 on the barrel being the manufacturer's #). Stamped in
circle on buttstock" THOMAS TURNER BIRMINGHAM". Bore is bright with
sharp rifling, like new; metal is smooth overall with crisp edges
retaining most original blue partially dulled to plum. All markings
deep and clear. Ex. tight working order. Original rammer and
swivels. VG solid wood. A fine Martini. $900.00 back to top
552) ZAR Westley-Richards Martini.
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553) Remington Rolling Block Rifle in 45-70 Caliber. 36" barrel, 3-band forestock. New York State Militia type action (high-spur hammer drops to half-cock upon closing block; a safety feature required by NY). 3-line Remington address, patent dates, etc., on tang. Original factory tinned finish overall, about 15% remaining (balance of metal smooth age patina - all tinned finish bright and perfect where covered by stock).All markings sharp and clear. Original rammer and sling swivels. Fine bore with sharp rifling; ex. tight working order. Solid uncleaned stock shows very little wear or dings. In his work "Remington Rolling Block Firearms", p.22, Konrad Schreier notes that the NY State Militia rifle (normally in 50-70 cal.) "....was also built in small numbers in US Army caliber 45-70..." . $1100.00 back to top
554) US Model 1816 Musket Converted to
Percussion. 42", 69 cal. smoothbore barrel with correct, deep
Note: On p.305, "US Military
Flintlock Muskets, The Later Years", by Peter A. Schmidt, is
illustrated the exact same cartouche over 3 as seen on
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555) Colt Model 1849 Pocket
Revolver. 5" barrel marked 2 lines "ADDRESS SAML COLT /
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557) Webley Long Spur Revolver, Third
Model. 7 3/4" octagonal barrel with
558) Pair of British Officer's Flintlock
Pistols circa 1813-25. 9", .67 cal. iron barrels with
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559) a) British Pattern 1887 Mk.III Martini-Henry sword bayonet by Wilkinson. Dated '89, all usual Crown markings, inspectors' stamps, etc. Fine o.a. condition. $175.00 b) Austrian M.1854 Lorenz
bayonet. Bayonet bears arsenal stamps, is in fine o.a.
condition. Scabbard is in VG condition, except that it
is missing the part leather-covered metal
tip. $175.00
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560)
British R.N. Midshipman's Dirk c. 1810. 15" flat, strongly
curved blade with etching at forte and traces of gilding. Retains
original leather washer. Reeded ivory grip in fine shape (no
cracks or chips), relief decorated pommel cap and crossguard retain
80% gilding. Undisturbed tang. Missing chain from guard to
pommel. Leather scabbard with 3 gilt brass mounts retaing about 50%
gilding, locket frog stud missing. $750.00 back to top
561) A Good 19th Century Khyber
Knife. Large, heavy 24" long "T" back blade of characteristic
shape, retains much good polish with decoration at forte. Brass
bolsters with red enamel inlay; horn grips. Wood scabbard covered in
morocco/chagin leather in ex. condition; repousse decorated brass
chape. All in fine condition. An impressive weapon, widely
employed by the Afridis and other tribes living in the hills and
mountains of the Afghan-Indian border region, the famed North-West
Frontier of Kipling's Empire. $475.00
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562) Indian Jambiya, 19th century.
8 1/2" bi-fullered blade with strengthened tip for thrusting;
engraved decoration at forte. Iron bolsters, bone grips.
Leather-covered wood scabbard with pierced brass chape. All in fine
original condition. See Stone's Glossary, p.313, Fig.396, #46
for exact same type. $225.00 back to top
563) Imperial Japanese Shin-Gunto Army
Officer's Sword 1930's - WW II. 26" blade with good clear
Hamon (temper line), widens at tip, retains most fine original
polish. Tang is signed with 4 characters. Original regulation
leather covered military scabbard. Attached label reads "SUKI MORI
SHIN SHINTO MEIJI". Presumably this smith's work bridged these
two periods, if the translation is correct.
$800.00 ON HOLD
564) British Pattern 1803 Infantry
Officer's Sword by Prosser. 30" blade etched with usual floral
scrolls, Crown over GR, "WARRANTED"; Royal Arms, etc. Blade VG
overall with some wear, light pitting and staining, but etching
mostly deep and clear. Gilt brass hilt with lion pommel, Crown
over GR in knuckle-bow, original shagreen covered grip with twisted
silver wire wrap in fine condition; tang button never disturbed.
Hilt retains 95% bright gilding. Original leather scabbard with
typical 3 gilt brass mounts, locket engraved "PROSSER CHARING CROSS
LONDON" . Slight dents on chape do not detract. Upper mounts retain
90% bright gilding, chape approx. 70% - perfectly normal wear
pattern for these swords. The fact that this 1803 retains its
original intact scabbard is nowadays most unusual. Prosser was
appointed Sword-Cutler to the King and Royal Family in 1799. A
beautiful sword, becoming harder and harder to find in good,
complete condition. $2200.00
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565) Pattern 1854 Scots Guards
Officer's Sword. Owned by Lt. Colonel The Honourable Henry
Walter Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, the second son of Charles
Henry Rolle (Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes) Trefusis, the 20th Baron
Clinton. 33" slightly curved blade with Wilkinson address,
proofmark, center of percussion arrow on back, Prince of Wales "By
Appointment", serial # 26455 (made 1885), etched in panel with
owner's initials "HWT" . This was Henry Walter Trefusis - his
actual basic name, as the Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes names were
assumed by his father through Royal Licence in 1867 as the result of
his becoming heir to the Barony of Invermay. The blade is
professionally sharpened - HWT was to see active service - and
is otherwise devoid of any other etching except as noted.
This was fairly commonly seen on Scottish officers' swords,
perhaps because these men intended to use them and have them
sharpened as often as necessary (a process that partially effaced
conventional regulation etching patterns); or perhaps through
an aversion to having the Hannoverian Cypher appear on their
blades..... One thing is certain, it was not a question of keeping
the cost down in this case, as we shall see later. The
Wilkinson ledger records # 26455 as being sold to Lt. Col.
Honourable G. Windsor-Clive, who was married to the Hon. Gertrude
Albertina Trefusis, daughter of the 19th Baron Clinton (HWT's
grandfather). Young HWT was commissioned a lieutenant in the Gordon
Highlanders in 1886, and transferred to the Scots Guards in 1887,
where it was clearly intended he should be from the outset,
considering his family's status in society. The hilt is of
nickel plated steel, incorporating the device of the Scots Guards,
the shagreen grip bound with twisted silver wire. Original field
service scabbard with hanger for Sam Browne rig. Amongst
considerable documentation with the sword is a copy of the "2nd
Battalion Scots Guards Roll of Individuals Entitled to the South
African Medal and Clasps". On it appears the Hon. W. Trefusis,
and that he is entitled to clasps for the (Queen's) Medal for
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