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**VERY RARE**Original WW1 1917 British C.H. Pugh Ltd Birmingham No.2 MK 1 Trench Warfare Barbed Wire Breaker / Cutter For Attachment To S.M.L.E Rifles. Sn 23719 - 23719
This is an original piece of WW1 dated trench warfare equipment. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. British rifle fitted wire breakers / cutters were 1st approved for service in 1912 and developed throughout WW1. This is a very rare WW1 dated British wire breaker / cutter No.2 MK 1 for attachment to S.M.L.E rifles (see pages 364 to 366 of ‘The Lee Enfield Story’ by Skennerton). A copy of an original WW1 photograph of a British Soldier carrying an S.M.L.E with a wire breaker / cutter attached is illustrated in image 1. The No.2 MK 1 was designed for attachment to rifles without bayonet attached the cutter in the image is most likely the No.1 MK 1 which were designed to be fitted to rifles with bayonets attached (see page 363 of Skennerton’s book). The all steel construction wire breaker / cutter is in excellent fully functioning condition. It has the correct steel horns jaw and hinged clamp with wing nut & bolt for rifle attachment. The metal work is excellent with even patina and is crisply stamped ‘C.H. Pugh Ltd Birmingham England 1917’(C.H Pugh Ltd are recorded as makers of British WW1 wire breaker / cutters on page 367 of Skennerton’s book). The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23719 (entrenching equipment / wire cutter box storeroom)
£575.00

**QUALITY HORIMONO CARVED ANTIQUE 1865 DATED BLADE**WW2 Smith Signed Tang ‘Zu Shu Nao Tsugu Saku’ Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Gunto Sword, Rank Tassel, Scabbard Bag / Cover & Expert Assessment Sn 23716 - 23716
This superb sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. His assessment states “A type 98 shin gunto, army officers sword with antique blade circa 1865-1868. This is signed on katana side ‘zu-shu nao tsugu saku’ studied under taikei naotane, lived in matsusaki on the izu peninsula. See markus sesko book on smiths p/no 283 for information. This teacher naotane was well known for horimono (carving). His here done by honjo yoshitani. In old faded polish showing a gunome midare, nioi edged hamon, bright but no grain visible. One small chip to edge otherwise v/g condition. Saya gunto pattern, in good but faded military brown paint, only couple of bits missing, nice patina on fittings. Habaki, copper with incised rain drops. Tsuba. Gunto pattern in cast brass. Some gilt left on body, rim lost its gilt but nicely patinated. No 22 as are its Seppa (washers) tsuka (hilt) gunto pattern, in good but used condition. Skin intact, but dirty. Complete binding (ito), has gilt menuki. Working locking catch (no 22) & saurute knot loop quality monkey hands. A desirable addition to any collection in v/good and un-messed with condition knot loop is high quality monkey hands complete with rank tassel in blue & brown for Lieutenant to Captains rank”. In his notes Bill describes the cutting edge as just under 68cms length and overall length as just under 88 cms. He also translates the blade signature and date and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions. The price for this impressive family blade taken to WW2 with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 23716
£2,750.00

Baikal 12 Bore 3” Shells, Double Barrel Over & Under Shotgun**UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS** Sn 23589 - 23589
This a double barrel shotgun by the Russian Arm Company Baikal. It has excellent undamaged wood furniture with rubber recoil pad. The shotgun has double 28 ½” blued steel barrels set over & under with centre rib and single trigger. It measures 45 ½” overall. It’s blue finish is excellent. The gun has a brass bead fore sight. The barrel and underside of the action have calibre and maker detail (illustrated). The gun is serial number 022754572B. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the gun’s trigger and top lever move and it breaks open but it does not cock & dry fire. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23589
£345.00

British, 1853/72 Pattern Martini Henry Rifle Bushed Socket Bayonet by Reeves and Scabbard. Sn 23765 - 23765
This is an original 1853/72 pattern Martini Henry rifle socket bayonet with British markings to the blade. The Enfield socket bayonet was approved for the Martini Henry rifle as a conversion in 1872 by bushing the socket to the smaller diameter prior the introduction of the pattern 1976 socket bayonet. The blade is stamped on the ricasso B85 & REEVES (maker). The socket retains much of its worn original blued finish and is complete with its blued locking ring. The brown leather scabbard has brass fittings. The scabbards leatherwork and metalwork are in good condition. See pages 233 – 234 in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw. The price for this bayonet includes UK delivery. Sn 23765
£295.00

WW2 Era U.S Army Thompson M1 A1 Auto Ordnance Corp .45 ACP Calibre Sub Machine Gun With Seymour Products Co 30 Round Stick Magazine, US Army Sling & 2 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of Ammunition**MOVING PARTS**UK/EU 2022 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23727 - 23727
This is an original WW2 era, U.S Army Thompson M1 A1 SMG (see page 350 of ‘The Ultimate Thompson Book’ By Hill). It is an excellent example and its original wood stock, pistol grip and fore stock are all undamaged as is its metal work. The weapon is crisply stamped 'Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.’ and 'Thompson Sub Machine Gun Calibre .45 M1 A1’. The weapon is serial number 350191 which is on the frame. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trademark. The metal also has Thompson USA patents and ‘U.S. Property’. The Thompson has blade fore sight, and Lyman rear sight. It is complete with an original Seymour Products Co stick magazine. The weapon’s sling swivels are fitted with a ‘US’ (army) marked webbing sling. The stock has a steel butt plate with trap. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2022 the weapon’s trigger moves under spring tension, the slide moves backwards and forwards under spring tension and the magazine can be removed. Included are 2 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of .45 ACP brass cased Ammunition. The rounds load into the magazine correctly. The price for this iconic WW2 era SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23727
£1,375.00

British, 1853/72 Pattern Martini Henry Rifle Bushed Socket Bayonet and Scabbard. Sn 23766 - 23766
This is an original 1853/72 pattern Martini Henry rifle socket bayonet with British markings to the blade. The Enfield socket bayonet was approved for the Martini Henry rifle as a conversion in 1872 by bushing the socket to the smaller diameter prior the introduction of the pattern 1976 socket bayonet. The blade is stamped on the ricasso 140 and the sold out of service stamp. The socket retains much of its worn original blued finish and is complete with its blued locking ring. The black leather scabbard has brass fittings. The scabbards leatherwork and metalwork are in good condition. See pages 233 – 234 in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw. The price for this bayonet includes UK delivery. Sn 23766
£295.00

**SOLD**20/10**WW1 1918 British WD BSA Co MK III* SMLE .303 Calibre Rifle & Sling **COCKS & DRY FIRES UK 2013 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23723 - 23723
An original WW1 dated Short Magazine SMLE MK III* .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has all original wood stock which has knock bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has clear date and manufacturer's stamps, 'Kings Crown GR (George Rex) BSA Co SMLE III* and '1918' Date at the grip strap. The rifle is serial number K77427 & has other un-matching numbers. The rifle has its original high wing front sight and rear sight arrangement with wing protectors & stripper clip loading bridge. It has a bayonet lug & sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK specification in 2013 the rifle cocks & dry fires & the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23723
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (31/10) WW1 1918 British WD BSA Co MK III* SMLE .303 Calibre Rifle & Sling **COCKS & DRY FIRES UK 2007 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23724 - 23724
An original WW1 dated Short Magazine SMLE MK III* .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has all original wood stock which has light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has clear date and manufacturer's stamps, 'Kings Crown GR (George Rex) BSA Co SMLE III* and '1918' Date at the grip strap. The rifle is serial number K15388 & has other un-matching numbers. The rifle has its original high wing front sight and rear sight arrangement with wing protectors & stripper clip loading bridge. It has a bayonet lug & sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK specification in 2007 the rifle cocks & dry fires & the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23724
£0.00

*QUALITY*1897-1905 Charles Hellis & Sons 119 Edgware Road Hyde Park London 12 Bore Double Barrel Side By Side Hammerless Box Lock Breech Loading Top Lever Break Action Sporting Shotgun. **UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS** Sn 23590 - 23590
CHARLES HELLIS (bus. est. 1884),21 Shrewsbury Rd, N, 1888;gmkr, s.a. 1894-96; 119 Edgware Rd, 1897-1905; CHARLES HELLIS & SONS, s.a. 1902-28; CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD, s.a., 1928-35; 121-123 Edgware Rd, Hyde Park, 1935-56; HENRY ATKIN LTD, succeeded to bus. 27 St James's St,1956; STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD, succeeded to bus. 1960;7 Bury St, St James's, 1960-71;61 Pall Mall, 1971-80;ceased trading 1980 restarted as HELLIS BEESLEY & ATSON,gmkrs, 33 South Parade, Mollison Way, Edgeware, by CHUBBS OF EDGEWARE LTD, 1984-86; FREDERICK BEESLEY, gmkrs, incorp. CHARLES HELLIS & SONS,132 White Lion Rd, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Bucks,1986-91 (see page 209 of British Gunmakers Vol.1 by Brown). This is a quality made sporting shotgun by Charles Hellis & Sons made at their 119 Edgware Rd Hyde Park between 1897-1905. It has 29” steel barrels. The barrels, set side by side have a central barrel rib and bead foresight. The rib is signed by the maker ‘Charles Hellis & Sons 119 Edgware Rd Hyde Park London’. It has its original walnut stock in excellent condition with ribbed butt and double triggers. The wrist & fore stock have chequered panels and the underside of the stock has an inlaid void escutcheon. The action has quality tooled decoration and is signed ‘C. Hellis & Sons’. The shotgun is number 2634 and has gold leaf No. 2’s on its metal parts. Deactivated to UK / EU specification in 2026 the weapon’s top lever break action opens the breech, its safety catch slides and its triggers moves but it does not cock and dry fire. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23590
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 10/10) English, Porter (1770-1790) London,16 Bore, Double Damascus Barrelled Muzzle Loading Flintlock Shotgun With George III (1760-1820) London Sterling Silver Mounts & Ram Rod. Sn 23722 - 23722
This is a scarce quality silver mounted 18th Century English double barrel sporting flintlock shotgun. It has all original Walnut furniture with finely chequered wrist and void silver disc escutcheons in excellent condition. The quality made shotgun with double 32 ¾” long (48 ¾” overall), 16 bore Damascus steel barrels, has a silver bead fore sight, double triggers & cocks fitted with flints. The bores have staining and residue consistent with age. The barrels have silver bands and roundels at each breech. The action tang and trigger guard with extended tang & pineapple finial have foliate tooled decoration. The fore stock block has English sterling silver hallmarks (illustrated, Maker's mark, Date letter: appears to be a lower-case n in a shield Leopard's Head: London Assay Office Lion Passant: Sterling silver (.925 standard) Duty mark of King George III (very worn, profile bust facing right) Small retailer's or assembly mark (unclear). Both lock plates are ‘Porter’ (most likely R. Porter recorded as making flintlocks in London 1770-1790 see page 78 of English Irish & Scottish Firearms Makers by Carey). It is complete with brass capped wood ram rod. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work crisply. The price for this quality piece worthy of further research includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading flintlock shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23722
£0.00

ZULU WARS ERA, 1876 Dated British Martini Henry Mark I Converted to a MK II Rifle .577x .450 Obsolete Centre Fire Calibre Service Rifle by BSA Co & a Pattern 1853/72 Bayonet. Sn 23759 - 23759
The Martini Henry mark 1 rifle was approved for service on the 17th July 1874. In 1875 the rifle was modified to mark II standard. This is a Zulu Wars Era, original early British service .577x .450 Martini Henry mark I rifle made in 1876 by BSA Co in 1876. Mark I rifles were converted to mark II standard after 1876 and the mark number I was added to the left of the centrally located I (mark I) under the inspection stamp on the breech. This rifle has the early long cocking indicator block and the original mark 2 cleaning rod fitted. The action is stamped on the right side Crown V.R (Victoria Regina) BSA Co 1876 (manufacture date) an inspection stamp II (mark II), with the second I off centre to the left. Most of the parts of the rifle are stamped with Enfield WD inspection stamps including the action trigger, trigger guard, operating lever, butt plate and barrel band. The rifle has a 33 ¼” steel barrel, 49 ½” overall and has a blade fore sight, flip up ladder rear sight, steel butt plate, sling swivels, grooved trigger and bayonet lug. The rifle has a good rifling and the cocking and firing action works crisply. The wood furniture has the normal bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. Following service in the Zulu Wars and later, the British Arm adopted the .303 Lee Metford rifle. The Nepalese government were unable to re arm quickly so quantities of surplus British Martini Henry rifles were sent to arm the Gurkhas in 1894 including further batches sent between 1906 and 1909. This rifle is one of those guns. The right hand side of the butt is stamped with the British roundel dated faintly 1876 and class I and II stamps underneath. The butt also carries Nepalese stamps indicating that this rifle was supplied to India and was one of the batchs of Martini Henry rifles transferred. The rifle is neatly stamped to the left hand side of the rear sight NS NEP Native Scouts, Nepal. The rifle is fitted with an original pattern 1953/72 socket bayonet which was converted by bushing the socket to fit the Martini Henry rifle and is stamped on the ricasso E 467 /74 (1874 date) crowfoot over WD. See section D, Martini arms, RB 96 on page 19 of the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and chapters 2 to 4 together with the plate on page 49 in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw and Guns of the Gurkhas, (The lost arsenal: pistols, rifles and machine guns of the Royal Nepalese Army, 1816 – 1945) by John Walter. The rifle has 1 inert round of .577/450 ammunition supplied with it. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own this rifle in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23759
£1,475.00

British, Pattern 1840 Constabulary Bayonet and Scabbard by RW (R.W. Aston (Richard & William Aston, Birmingham)). Sn 23767 - 23767
This is a British pattern 1840 Constabulary bayonet, introduced in 1840 for use with the carbine then being issued to the Irish Constabulary, later the Royal Irish Constabulary. This bayonets feature a Lovell spring catch fitted to the bayonet to retain the bayonet in its scabbard to preventing its easy withdrawal which was introduced in 1844. The bayonet has a blade length of 13 inches and measures 16 ¾ inches overall. The ricasso is stamped crown B 13, crown B7 and RW (R.W. Aston (Richard & William Aston, Birmingham). The socket is engraved 99 I on the left hand side. The bayonet is contained in its original leather and brass mounted scabbard which has the cut out for the Lovell retaining catch. The blade of the bayonet is in excellent condition with crisp stampings and the scabbard has intact stitching. See page 89, plate B138 of British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Ian Snennerton. The price for this bayonet includes UK delivery. Sn 23767
£295.00
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