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Some of you may be interested in having a glance at the last of the late Doug Mills' collection to be auctioned. Doug was a noted collector of fine English percussion and flint guns, particularly by the Manton brothers. I'll be going along for a look. Items start at lot 350. I expect some of these will be snapped up by some particular North American dealers to be offered at a far greater price in some months time, as I've seen in the past.
http://australianarmsauctions.com/cat_online_4.html

Oh yeah brother, I looked at that when Cheryl sent me the email.
I have bought from them before & it is a pig in a poke for me as I cannot view the items personaly, being so far away. And photos being what they are.
Mate, there are a couple items that I am interested in & Need an objective view off.
Would you be willing to take a look for me please, seeing as how you will be there ?
O.M

I agree it's something of a gamble buying sight unseen there, and won't buy unless I've had the items in hand. I won't pretend to be the most expert appraiser who could look at stuff for you, but I have wall and bore gauges, can take a few photos, and am happy to be guided about what elements you'd want looked at and what you'd want to see. I'll be trying to get there for a look, as there may be the opportunity to fill a hole in my "accumulation" (who am I kidding?! I'm a collector now!) with a modest representative example. Flick me a PM and let me know what you want me to look at.