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British Import Sharps USA 1859 Patent .30 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Factory Nickel Plated Brass Frame 4 Barrelled Pocket Derringer & Gutta Percha Hard Rubber Grip. A 1114 - A 1114
This is an original Sharps USA 1859 Patent 4 barrelled pocket derringer in .30 RF calibre made for the Victorian British market. It is a fully functioning example. The pistol has a cluster of 4 x 3” blued steel barrels and measures 5 ¾” overall. The barrel’s bores have light staining consistent with age & use and have typical light rifling. The brass frame has its original factory nickel plate finish. The barrel cluster has a brass bead fore sight and it has a grooved frame rear sight. The right side of the frame is faintly stamped ‘C. Sharps Patent 1859’. The left side has faint partially visible stamp ‘***& Co*** PA’ (no doubt ‘C. Sharps & Co Philada PA’). The barrel cluster and frame have English black powder proofs. The underside of the barrel cluster at the muzzle has serial number 8883 which is repeated on the butt of the grip frame. It has a revolving firing pin and loading is achieved by depression of bar on the underside of the frame. The barrel cluster can then be moved forward for loading of rounds. It has a sheathed trigger & chequered un-damaged gutta percha hard rubber grip. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1114 (drawers office)
£875.00

**NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA**Famous Zeeland Family Of Dutch Naval Heroes Connections** C1815 Liege Belgium / Dutch Sea Service .650 Calibre Flintlock Belt Pistol With Brass Fittings Engraved To Dutch War Ship ‘Admiraal Evertsen Vlissingen’. Sn 23048 - 23048
The country we know as Belgium, with the city of Liege, famous for its centuries of arms manufacture, was not yet independent at the time this pistol was made. It was part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands until 1839. That period in history was dominated by Napoleon’s wars of conquest and the Kingdom of the Netherlands was a part of the French Empire from 1795 to 1813. Under Napoleon’s rule it was renamed the Batavian Republic and then the Kingdom of Holland. During this time, the Dutch fought alongside the French. After Napoleon was defeated in 1813, William I was restored to head the government, and declared himself king in 1815 when Napoleon returned from Elba. His son, the future King William II, known as “Slender Billy” to the English, fought with Wellington at Waterloo against Napoleon. Liege pistols, although not the fine quality of the British versions were robust, heavy and well made, the short supply of British Sea Service pistols led to the British and other allied nations purchasing Liege variants to supplement their arsenals. Our Liege / Dutch Sea service pistol is in very good as found, un-messed with condition and has connections to the Evertsens, a prominent Dutch naval family from Zeeland, many of whom were admirals and naval heroes. It measures 15 ½” overall with a 9” round steel barrel. The smooth bore has light staining & residue consistent with age & service use. The top of the barrel is engraved ‘Admiraal Evertsen Vlissingen’ / Admiral Evertsen Vlissingen (the Dutch name for a city, which was historically known as Flushing in English). The inscription most likely relates to the name of Dutch warship several of which were named after the Evertsen family, possibly, the ship Admiraal Evertsen which was a Dutch ship-of-the-line launched in 1808. While Vlissingen (Flushing) was a significant Dutch naval port and home to the Admiralty of Zeeland, the specific operations of this particular ship were primarily in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) in the immediate aftermath of the Napoleonic wars). The barrel, lock plate and brass trigger guard have inspection marks including ‘W’ marks (most likely Dutch Wilhem II) and the steel belt bar has Naval anchor inspection mark. The brass butt cap with steel lanyard ring has engraved Ship’s armoury weapon number ‘14’ (illustrated). It has a heavy military cock. The heavy all original walnut full stock has brass furniture. The pistol is correctly without facility for ram rod as these pistols were belt carried. The metalwork has nice even patina throughout. The cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this interesting pistol worthy of further research includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23048
£1,375.00

**LARGE**Model 1798 Austrian Dragoon / Heavy Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistol With Liege Proofs & Regulation Brass Furniture Regiment Marked ‘5.E.2.55’. Sn 23049 - 23049
This is a very good, large & heavy Model 1798 Austrian Dragoon / Heavy Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistol. The pistol has a 9 ¾” round steel barrel (17” overall length), original iron ram-rod and original Walnut one piece full stocks with regulation brass furniture including cudgel butt cap with iron lanyard ring and brass muzzle block with cast blade foresight. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. The lock plate has number ‘852’ which is repeated on the barrel and has inspection mark. The pistol has matching number ‘5’ on the trigger guard, fore end block and side plate. The barrel tang has Regiment marks ‘5.E.2.55’ (possibly 5th Regiment, E Squadron, 2nd Company, Weapon number 55). The barrel has Liege ‘ELG’ proof and other Imperial inspection marks (illustrated). The pistol has a heavy military cock fitted with flint. Its cocking & firing action is strong. The price for this substantial cavalry pistol worthy of further research regarding the Regiment marks includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23049
£1,475.00

French Model 1822 St Etienne Arsenal .700 Calibre Flintlock Cavalry Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings & Iron Ram Rod With Powder Measure Cup Tip. Sn 23050 - 23050
An original French Model 1822 St Etienne Arsenal flintlock Cavalry pistol. The pistol has a Walnut stock which has indistinct numbers and roundel impressed into it. The all original woodwork has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age & service use. The lock plate is stamped with St Etienne Arsenal detail. The barrel has inspection marks and 1822 model detail. The pistol retains its original iron ramrod with powder measure cup which is stamped with what looks like "161". The pistol's 8” sighted barrel has a smoothbore which has staining & residue consistent with age & service use. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The brass furniture is all original and has French proof / inspection marks. The pistol has a heavy military cock fitted with flint, steel frizzen and brass pan & the brass butt has a steel Military lanyard ring. This is a nice example of this type of pistol, substantial and well made. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23050
£1,200.00

English, Bristol 1796 Dated King George III Engraved Brass & Wood Tipstaff / Stave. Sn 23051 - 23051
During the Georgian era (1714-1830s), Bristol, England had no unified, professional police force. Law enforcement relied on an uncoordinated system of local initiatives, primarily involving parish constables and night watchmen, supplemented by town officials and in times of serious unrest the military. The tip staff is one of the earliest forms of Police authority, carried by the early Constables/ Watchmen as signs of their authority and right to enforce law. This is an excellent original Georgian Tipstaff / Stave. The Tipstaff is 14 ¾” overall length. It has a 10” brass top section with acorn finial. The brass is hand engraved with Crown GR III (King George III Rex) above ‘Bristol’ and ‘1796’ date. The turned wood baluster type handle is grooved for grip. The price for this historic English law enforcement piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23051
£795.00

SOLD SOLD (21/11) 1930's Official Regimental Photograph Album, A Field Service Cap & A Cigarette Case All to the 13th Duke Of Connaught's Own Lancers. Sn 10778 - 10778
After the First World War, the number of Indian Cavalry Regiments was reduced. In September 1923, the 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers were amalgamated with the 32nd Lancers to form 13th Duke of Connaught’s Own Bombay Lancers. The new badge was to be crossed lances with '13' on the intersection; a crown above and a scroll below, reading 'Duke of Connaught's Own.' Their uniform was blue with scarlet facings. In 1927 the Regiment was redesignated as the 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers. The 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers were one of the first two Indian Cavalry Regiments nominated for mechanisation. One squadron was equipped with the Vickers Medium Mark I tank and two squadrons with Staghound armoured cars. They were deployed on frontier duties but in April 1941, left for Iraq with the 10th Indian Division. They saw action against the Vichy French in Syria and also served in Persia and Iraq before joining the British Eighth Army in North Africa. This is an Official Photograph Album to the 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers, containing original photographic images up to the 1930's. The leather bound album contains 24 pages of photographs of the Lancer's including portraits of Commanding Officers, Groups of Lancer's and Lancer's both in formation and in the Field together with images of Military establishments and awards. The album measures 16 x 12 x 2 inches and has the Regimental badge in gold on the front cover. The album also contains a Regimental greetings card embossed with Regimental badge containing an image of an armoured column identified as 'Batvia 1946' with a handwritten inscription 'To Mother and Father from Douglas farewell parade of Regt), also a 14th May 2000 dated Combined Cavalry memorial service programme from an event held at Hyde Park. The album is accompanied by a Field Service Cap (Tent Type) to the 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers, with crimson body and blue flap embroidered with the regimental badge, all trimmed in gold, the black leather cloth lining has a manufacturer's label Ranken & Co. Ltd, India with handwritten name which appears to be 'Capt D.F. kerr'. The cap is approx. UK size 6. Also a white metal cigarette case with hinged lid engraved with the Regimental badge. The set is accompanied by a previous owners internet research documents regarding the Lancers. The price for this collection to the 13th Duke Of Connaught's Own Lancers includes UK delivery. Sn 10778 (shelves storeroom near clocks)
£0.00

**SOLD**27/11*WW2 Nazi German Kriegsmarine Dienstglas D.F 10 X 50 Magnification Binoculars By E. Leitz Wetzlar With Leather Neck Strap & Leather Lens Cover. Sn 21738 - 21738
These are a good, original pair of Nazi German, 10 X 50 Magnification, Kriegsmarine Binoculars. The brass Binoculars have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap & leather lens protector cover. All optics function as they should. One shoulder is crisply marked 'D.F 10 x 50' (Magnification) together Dienstglas (Service Glass), serial number 1115 and H/6400. The other has the maker’s E. Leitz Wetzlar cartouche and bears the Nazi Kriegsmarine Eagle with Swastika and ‘M’ mark (all illustrated). The Binoculars are 8 ½” length and 6” wide. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21738
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (14/11) **VERY RARE**WW2 U.S. Thompson 1928 A1 .45 ACP Calibre Sub Machine Gun With Original 50 Round 'Type 'L' Drum Magazine & Sling**EARLY UK 1991 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED STRIPS COCKS & DRY FIRES** Sn 23044 - 23044
This is an excellent very rare to find WW2 Era, deactivated Thompson 1928 A1 SMG that cocks, strips & dry fires. It's all wood pistol grip, removable shoulder stock and fore stock are in nice undamaged condition as is its metal work with original blue finish. It is crisply stamped ' Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A. on the right side of the frame together with U.S. Patent detail and 'Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 Automatic Cartridge U.S. Model 1928 A1 No. 35429' on the left side of the frame. The muzzle is fitted with original 'Cutts Compensator'. The SMG has the correct Lyman flip up rear sight. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1991 this Thompson strips, cocks and dry fires and is complete with an original 50 Round Auto Ordnance Corps 'Type L' drum magazine with Crisp Thompson markings. Its sling swivels are fitted with an original webbing sling. The price for this excellent very rare iconic WW2 weapon includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23044
£0.00

Early 19th Century Moroccan / Arab Nimcha Sabre Sword With Etched Blade & Rare To Find Original Tooled Leather Covered Wood Scabbard. ED 3028 - ED 3028
This is a nice Moroccan Arab Nimcha sabre used both in Arab countries and Morocco (see page 469 of Glossary of Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour By Stone). This example most likely made in the 19th Century has the typical, distinctive wood handle, with drooping iron quillons which have cast ball ends and iron knuckle guard with cast ball end. The wood has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected and a period applied brass plate with scalloped top edge secured by brass pins on one side. The wood is totally secure. It has a 34" curved sabre blade with fullers. The blade has no visible maker marks and has light foliate & Crescent moon & foliate etching partially visible under the blades age related staining. There is no damage to the cutting edge. The sword measures 40 ½” overall. These swords are usually found without scabbards. Our example has its original rare to find leather covered wood scabbard. The leather has a rear seam and hand tooled foliate decoration. The surface of the leather has scuffs and one old stable tear in the top section consistent with age and carry. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3028
£895.00

**RARE**Original British WW1 Trench Warfare Periscope Mirror Observation Attachment For British Pattern 1907 SMLE Rifle Bayonets. OPT 901 - OPT 901
This is a rare to find original WW1 Trench Warfare Periscope Mirror Attachment For British SMLE Rifle Bayonets, see page 351 of ‘The Lee Enfield Story’ by Skennerton where an MOD pattern room image of one of these devices attached to a Pattern 1907 bayonet is illustrated. That image and a period image of one of these devices in use attached to a British Army Sergeant’s SMLE rifle are illustrated in image 1. There are no visible maker or date marks on this periscope mirror. The steel cased mirror measures 49 mm x 90 mm x 8mm when closed. The hinged case has a clip attachment to the rear which neatly slides onto the tip of a British Pattern 1907 bayonet. The clip is hinged for adjustment. The metal work has most of its original green paint. The case opens to reveal a small mirror which has some tarnish due to age but is still useable. The price for this rare trench warfare piece includes UK delivery. OPT 901 (in Misc drawer office) NB The WW1 SMLE & Bayonet illustrated in the images are not included but are available separately on our website stock number D 5990)
£225.00

**FAMOUS QUALITY MAKERS**C1800 English Henry Knock / James Wilkinson London (Later Wilkinson Sword) Single Barrel 11 Bore Muzzle Loading Flintlock Later C1820 Nipple & Drum Converted To Percussion Sporting Shotgun. A 1115 - A 1115
James Wilkinson a foreman in the business of the famous gun smith Henry Nock inherited the business from Nock on his death in 1804. James Wilkinson’s son Henry continued the successful Wilkinson company that later became the prestigious Wilkinson Sword. This is an elegant single barrel flintlock shotgun made C1800 by the famous gunmakers Henry Nock & James Wilkinson later C1820 nipple & drum converted to percussion (possibly by James Wilkinson after he inherited Nock’s business). It has a 35” sighted steel barrel & measures 50 ½” overall. The barrel’s smooth bore is clean. The underside of the barrel beneath the wood is numbered 4264 and has English black powder proofs. It has an undamaged walnut stock with chequered panel wrist, polished horn fore end cap, steel butt plate with extended tang, steel trigger guard with extended tang & Pineapple finial & steel hammer. The steel action plate is signed ‘JA (James) Wilkinson’ and the top of the barrel has a gold band at the breach and gold inset lozenge signed ‘H. (Henry) Nock London’. The shotgun is complete with wood ramrod with brass end cap and brass tip which has a steel worm. It’s cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this gun by quality gunsmiths includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of collection or display. A 1115
£645.00

**UNWORN**UNWRAPPED**ORIGINAL WW1 British Army Other Ranks Fox’s Somerset 1909 Patent Uniform Puttees With Original Name Tape / Tag To ‘A.P Mellodew’ (10 Bn 41 RTR Royal Tank Regiment Last Manchester Regiment). U 510 - U 510
Puttees were long, narrow strips of cloth wrapped tightly around the lower leg from the ankle to just below the knee, primarily worn by soldiers during World War I. Their main purpose was to provide a barrier against dirt, mud, and debris getting into the boots, and to offer support for the leg. They were a standard and inexpensive part of uniforms ( A period photograph of a group of British Infantry in Uniform wearing Puttees is illustrated in image 1). These original British army Puttees are as found and have not been unrolled. They are clean and unworn condition & have their original cardboard manufacturer’s label ‘Fox’s ( a Somerset firm) F.I.P (Patent 14214-1909) Improved Puttees Straight Woven Edge None Fray’ and has instructions to the rear (illustrated). One edge of the Puttees have an Original Name Tape / Tag To ‘A.P Mellodew’ (most likely 10 Bn 41 RTR Royal Tank Regiment Last Manchester which is printed on a card found with the Puttees). The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War, The 41st RTR were formed from Elements of the WW1 Manchester Regiment) . The price for these WW1 era Puttees ideal for any WW1 Uniform collector or re-enactor worthy of further research regarding the Soldier’s name tag includes UK delivery. U 510 (bandoliers & webbing box storeroom)
£125.00
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