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British, WW1, 1918 Dated Firing Pin Assembly for a 13 & 18 Pounder Quick Firing Field Guns. Sn 23468 - 23468 This is a rare, British, 1918 dated firing pin assembly for the 13 and 18 pounder quick firing field guns which were used extensively by British forces in the First World War. The firing pin assembly is made of machined steel and is stamped on two places Q.F. 13& 18 PR 1 T.G 1918 (date). The firing pin assembly is in excellent condition and is nicely stamped. The price for this rare firing pin assembly for the First World War 13 and 18 pounder field guns requires no licence and includes U.K. delivery. Sn 23468 £375.00 |
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Zulu War Era, 1875 Dated, Martini Henry Mark I Rifle 577x 450 Obsolete Calibre, Officially Converted in 1894 to a Mark II Martini Henry Artillery Carbine. Sn 23444 - 23444 The Martini Henry artillery carbine was developed to replace the Snider artillery carbine and was issued to the troops in 1891. The mark 2 artillery carbine was adopted in 1891 and between 1891 and 1894, mark 2 Martini Henry rifles were officially converted to artillery carbines at RSAF Enfield. This consisted of shortening the barrel, removing the rifle rearsight to be replaced by a 1000 yard carbine rear sight, shortening the forend and moving the barrel bands to the rear. The pinning of the fore end and bayonet bar were retained on the carbine. The rifles were also fitted with the mark three rifle strengthened extractor and were stamped S-X on top of the breech. The carbine accepted the bushed P/58 Enfield sword bayonet in service. This is an Martini Henry artillery carbine and the barrel and action retain much of their original blued finish and the action is lightly stamped on the right hand side VR (Victoria Regina) LSA Co (London Small Arms contract) 1873 (manufacture date) an inspection stamp Mark I to Mark II conversion designation where the first I is central over the inspection mark with the second I stamped to the right after the conversion of the rifle from a mark I to a mark II over 2 (mark 2 rifle converted to a mark 2 artillery carbine). The carbine is fitted with its original mark 1 stock, retaining the original rare to find mark 1 chequered butt plate which was often replaced on conversion. The right hand side of the butt is stamped with the R M ENFIELD roundel over II over 2 (mark 2 rifle converted to a mark 2 artillery carbine). The butt is also fitted from November 1891 with a 1 inch diameter disc to apply unit markings as part of the conversion which was adopted by the .303 magazine rifle This disc is stamped 1900. The left hand side of the action and barrel carry crisp proof and inspection marks. Most of the parts of the rifle are stamped with Enfield inspection stamps including the action trigger, trigger guard, operating lever, butt plate and barrel bands. The wood work is in good condition with only the minor bumps and knocks with service. The barrel has well defined rifling with minor staining and residue due to use. The carbine retains its 2 original sling swivels. See section D, Martini arms, RB 105 on page 20 of the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and chapter 8 together pages 98 to 100 with the plate on page 99 in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw. NB As an antique obsolete calibre carbine under section 58(2)weapon, no licence is required to possess if retained as a part of a collection or display. An inert 577 x 450 round is included; no licence is required to possess in the U.K. as part of a collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23444 £1,450.00 |
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1934 – 1945 WW2 Era Nazi German Deutsche Jägerschaft (German Hunting Society) Badged, E&F Horster Solingen Miniature Clamshell Stag Hunting Dagger / Dirk With Hunting Scenes Blued & Etched Blade, Cast Alloy Hilt & Scabbard. Sn 23459 - 23459 Deutsche Jägerschaft ('German Hunting Society') was the official hunting society in Nazi Germany, 1934–1945. Membership was mandatory for all who possessed a hunting license. The Deutsche Jägerschaft was led by Hermann Göring, as Reichsjägermeister & Commander of the Luftwaffe. This is a Nazi era miniature Clamshell Hunting Dagger / Dirk. The full size weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Stag for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This miniature example is most likely a Deutsche Jägerschaft official’s desk top ornament / letter opener. It has a solid cast alloy Stag Antler form hilt with re-curving cross guard with hoof finials & clamshell. One side of the hilt has the emblem of the Deutsche Jägerschaft which features the Stag's head with large, sweeping antlers & banner which splits around the head featuring the stylized letters "D.J." for Deutsche Jägerschaft. Its unsharpened 5 ¾” dagger blade is clean. The blade has etched and blued hunting scene panels on both sides. The blade also has the maker’s trademark ‘E&F Horster Solingen’ & marked ‘Rust Frei’ (an early form of stainless steel). The dagger measures 8¾” overall. The weapon is complete with its alloy scabbard coloured green in the mid section to represent the green leather scabbard found with the full size daggers. The throat section of the scabbard has an acorn finial representing the form of frog studs found on the full size weapons. The price for this attractive Deutsche Jägerschaft piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23459 (in MISC drawer office) £795.00 |
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Imperial German, Spandau Arsenal, 1886 Dated, 11mm Mauser (11 x 60R) M1871/84, 8 Shot Tube Magazine Obsolete Calibre Rifle. Sn 23443 - 23443 This is an Imperial German, 1888 dated, 11mm (11 x 60R) Mauser Model 1871/84 rifle made at the Imperial German Spandau Arsenal in 1886. The rifle was developed from the single shot model 1871 rifle which was improved and modified into a repeating rifle with the insertion of a tubular magazine enclosed within the fore end to hold 8 rounds of ammunition that was similar to the Swiss Vettrli rifles of the period. This gun was the first magazine fed rifle used by the German army. The design of the rifle, introduced into service in 1884 was quickly superseded by the invention of smokeless powder as a propellant which was vastly superior to the older black powders used on the Mauser M1871/84 and similar rifles. The Mauser Gewehr 1888 quickly superseded the M1871/84 in the German army and gun was regulated to secondary use including use in the First World War. This rifle was made at the Imperial Spandau armoury which is stamped on the barrel together with various proof marks and the serial number 2446 which is repeated on the receiver and barrel. The side of the receiver is stamped I.G.Mod 71/84 4775 on one side and 1886 (manufacturing date) on the other side together with various inspection markings. The top of the butt plate is stamped on the top aG.GR B.4.27 (Garde-Grenadier-Regiment, Guard Grenadier Regiment). The rifles metalwork retains most of its original polished blued finish together with polished metal finishes including the fittings. The woodwork is in excellent condition together with inspection stamps on the right hand side of the stock and the trigger guard. The rifles bore is bright with well defined rifling. The gun has a full length tube magazine, steel butt plate, blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. The weapon’s cocking & firing mechanism work correctly. The bayonet for this rifle is listed separately on our web site. As an obsolete calibre weapon, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23443 £1,175.00 |
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**SCARCE**Cased, 1970’s Polish (Poland) Predom Lucznik .177 calibre Air Pistol (Walther LP 53) With Accessories Including Holster. Sn 23452 - 23452 Lucznik is a Polish gun factory making military weapons. In the 1970s and ’80s, they also made a single-shot pellet pistol that was that was similar in design to the famous German Walther LP53 (see page 141 of the ‘ The Collectors Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller). The Predom is a .177 calibre break barrel that cocks in a very strange way. The piston is located vertically in the pistol grip and upon firing, springs upward. Our cased example is in very good condition. It retains all of its original blue finish and has black plastic chequered grips. The frame is crisply marked with manufacturer and model detail (all illustrated) together with 1970 and 1977 dates & serial number CR3450. It loads cocks and fires crisply with a strong spring action. It is complete with original leatherette case with carry handle and hinged lid with retaining straps and press stud fasteners. The case is lined with green material and has retaining straps for the pistol and accessories. Our case contains the pistol’s original cleaning rod, plastic tube which slides over the barrel to assist leverage to break the barrel for cocking and an original brown leather open top holster with retaining strap and lug fastener and 2 webbing belt hanging loops. The holster is in excellent clean condition & the inside of the holster has indistinct factory maker / inspection ink marks (illustrated). The lid of the case is mounted with a brass winged Eagle Polish state badge. The price for this cased pistol includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Bill regarding sale and delivery of this item apply. Sn 23452 £675.00 |
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Victorian, Snider MK II, .577 Calibre Obsolete Calibre Carbine. Sn 23445 - 23445 This is an original Victorian .577 Snider MK II Carbine with a 4 groove rifled barrel. The carbine was made as a Snider carbine and has a heavy 21 inch barrel with an overall length of 36 ½ inches. Many of these Belgian supplied Snider carbines carry no identification marks and were supplied to the Boers and used in the Boer Wars. The barrel carries Belgian Liege proof marks on the barrel, breach and breach block. The carbine has a fixed foresight, and an adjustable ladder and ramp rear sight with a fine sighting peephole on the sliding blade. The carbine has brass fittings and the barrel is retained by a single solid barrel band. The hinged breech block has a chequered thumb grip and the lockplate has the correct snider hammer fitted. The action cocks and fires as it should. NB As an antique obsolete calibre carbine under section 58(2) weapon, no licence is required to possess if retained as a part of a collection or display. An inert 577 Snider round is included; no licence is required to possess in the U.K. as part of a collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23445 £695.00 |
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**SCARCE**MINT**Cased Webley's 1910-2010 Centenary Webley Tempest Premier MK II .22 Calibre Air Pistol & Accessories. Sn 23449 - 23449 The Webley Premier MK II was introduced in 1975 & the Webley Tempest an improvement on the Premier MK II was introduced in 1978. In 2010 Webley celebrated their 1910-2010 Centenary. This is a near mint cased example of the Webley Tempest Premier MK II .22 Calibre Air Pistol & Accessories in .22 Calibre. The pistol has all of its original blue finish, adjustable rear sight, blade fore sight, barrel release catch and safety catch. The body is marked with the Webley & Scott manufacture's detail (illustrated) and the top of the foresight block has .22 calibre detail. It has excellent undamaged contoured wood target grips & its original black plastic chequered panel grips. The pistol cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The pistol is contained in its original carry case with hinged lid and carry handle. The case has plated fittings and 2 clasp fasteners. The interior of the case is lined in rich blue felt and separated into compartments which snugly fit the pistol and it's accessories. The Inside of the lid is beautifully embroidered in gold thread with the iconic Webley winged bullet logo above '1910-2010 100 Years Of Quality And Innovation In Airguns'. The accessories consist of its wire & copper cleaning brush, a Webley pellet tin containing a small quantity of lead pellets, it's original illustrated owners manual and cardboard label with Webley & Scott manufacturer's detail and Union flag. The price for this collector's item celebrating 100 years of Webley's history includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Bill apply to the sale and delivery this item. Sn 23449 £795.00 |
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**AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA**FACTORY NICKEL PLATED**C1860’s Allen & Wheelock Worcester Mass USA 1858 Patent Side Hammer Single Action .32 Calibre Cap & Ball 5 Shot Percussion Revolver With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 23440 - 23440 The firm of Allen & Wheelock was a true powerhouse of American arms manufacturing during the middle of the 19th century. This is an original Allen & Wheelock side hammer revolver in very good condition. It has a 4” octagonal barrel and measures 9” overall. The barrel’s rifled bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. It has a blade fore sight and grooved frame rear sight. One barrel flat is faintly marked with ‘ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCHESTER, MASS. U.S ALLEN PTS JAN 13 DEC 15 1858’ (very faint in places). The underside of the barrel has an indistinct number (to faint to photograph). The revolver’s cocking and firing mechanisms work crisply and its captive ram rod which forms part of the trigger guard secured by a small catch on the trigger guard spur works correctly. The metal work retains some of its original factory nickel plate finish has even aged patina. The original wood grips are undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23440 £895.00 |
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**RARE**ONE OF APPROX 1000**MINT BORE**Massachusetts Arms Company Smith’s 1849 & Leavitt’s 1837 Patents .31 Calibre Cap & Ball 6 Shot Percussion Revolver. Sn 23439 - 23439 The Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts was a manufacturer of firearms and firearm-related products from about 1849 into the early 20th century. The Massachusetts Arms Company Leavitt's patent side hammer percussion revolver is a significant historical firearm manufactured between 1850 and 1851. It was a collaborative design based on patents held by Edwin Wesson and Daniel Leavitt. It utilized Daniel Leavitt's April 29, 1837, patent for a revolving cylinder and Edwin Wesson's August 28, 1849, patent for the bevel gear system. Only approximately 800 to 1,000 units of the original Wesson & Leavitt model were produced before a lawsuit by Colt challenging patent infringements regarding their revolving cylinder mechanisms ceased production, making them scarce today. The cylinder is released for loading by a release catch on the barrel spigot, the hinged barrel is then moved upwards to allow access to the cylinder. This is very good, original, rare to find example of a Massachusetts Arms Smith’s 1849 & Leavitt’s 1837 Patent revolver. The top of the cylinder frame is signed "MASS ARMS CO CHICOPEE FALLS". The inside of the frame has Smith’s 1849 & Leavitt’s 1837 Patent detail and number 685 (of approx. 1000). The action has engraved foliate decoration. It has a brass trigger guard and grip frame, blade foresight and ‘v’ notch plate rear sight. The revolver’s original wood grips have just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age and handling. It has a 4” 2 stage barrel and measures 9 ½” overall. The rifled bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. Price for this interesting piece of firearms history includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23439 £1,895.00 |
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Victorian, Snider MK II, .577 Calibre 5 Groove Obsolete Calibre Sporting Carbine by J.C & A Lord, London, Birmingham & Bombay. Sn 23442 - 23442 J.C. & A. Lord were a prominent 19th-century firm of merchants based in Birmingham, London, and Bombay (Mumbai), acting as suppliers for goods, notably firearms, to the Indian subcontinent. This is a very nice, original Victorian .577 Snider MK II sporting carbine with a 5 groove rapid twist rifled barrel. The carbine is nicely made with many features including a finger guard at the rear of the trigger with a pineapple finial at the front, a ramrod with a shotgun under rib ramrod holder with 2 ramrod pipes and a ramrod finial on the stock. The ramrod is made of iron with the square Snider profile. All the fittings are iron and carry engraving. The lockplate and hammer carry border engraving and the lockplate is stamped J.C.& A.LORD. The barrel and action retain most of their original blued finish and the barrel is stamped on the top J.C &A LORD LONDON BIRMINGHA & BOMBAY. The barrel is Birmingham proved, retained by a flat steel wedge and has a mint bore with 5 groove quick twist rifling. The carbine has a fixed fine dovetailed bead foresight, and an adjustable ladder and ramp 500 yard rear sight. The walnut stock is in excellent condition and is chequered at the wrist and fore end. The action cocks and fires as it should. NB As an antique obsolete calibre carbine under section 58(2) weapon, no licence is required to possess if retained as a part of a collection or display. An inert 577 Snider round is included; no licence is required to possess in the U.K. as part of a collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23442 £975.00 |
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Boxed, C1970’s Benjamin Franklin USA Model 130 .177 Calibre BB Pneumatic High Compression Pump Action Single Shot Air Pistol With Original 1979 Dated Illustrated Owner’s Manual & A Selection Of .177 Calibre BB’s In Original Tubes & Darts. Sn 23450 - 23450 The Benjamin Model 130 is a vintage, multi-pump pneumatic air pistol, often branded as "Benjamin Franklin," designed primarily as a smoothbore BB gun with high-compression capabilities. Produced around the mid-20th century, these, alongside the similar 132 (.22 cal) and 137 (.177 cal) pellet models, are known for their blued brass & steel construction. This boxed example of the Model 130 is in excellent condition. The pistol is Pneumatic Pump Action. The air chamber is charged by multiple strokes of the underlever pump action and a pellet loaded into the barrel at a port with bolt in the top of the barrel. The power of the air pistol is increased by the number of pumps.The pistol has a safety catch button on the grip frame. The pistol has all of its original blue finish, Benjamin Franklin USA manufacturer’s name model and calibre detail (all illustrated). The pistol is serial number B126298. It has its original undamaged chequered panel Benjamin signature plastic grips, adjustable rear sight and blade fore sight. It has a 9 ” barrel with clean smooth bore and is 11 ¼” overall length. It’s loading and firing actions work crisply. The pistol comes in its original Benjamin cardboard retail box with hinged lid and Benjamin imagery. The box has some light surface wear but is clean and intact. The box contains its original Benjamin owners manual which is dated 4/79 (April 1979), A Daisy labeled cardboard BB tube which contains a quantity of BBs and a plastic MR Services tube which contains a quantity of BBs. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. Sn 23450 £475.00 |
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**PRESTIGIOUS MAKER**C1860’s Victorian English, Harris Holland Rotary Underlever Double Damascus Barrelled Breech Loading 12 Bore Pinfire Obsolete Calibre Sporting Shotgun. Sn 23447 - 23447 In 1870 Holland & Holland did not exist. In fact, it would be six years before the firm’s founder, Harris Holland, was to take in his nephew Henry and create the iconic brand which now graces London’s Bruton Street. Harris Holland was a was a good shot with both rifle and shotgun, regularly competing in live-pigeon competitions at Hornsey Wood Tavern. He appears to have gained enough kudos among fellow shooters for them to start asking him to get them guns and rifles like the ones he used so successfully himself. Seeing a clear business opportunity, Harris ordered guns made to his specification. 98 New Bond Street London was Harris Holland’s address from 1858. His nephew Henry Holland joined him in 1876, when Holland & Holland became the company style. It was not until 1893 that Holland & Holland built their factory on Harrow Road London. This is a nice double barrel sporting pinfire shotgun by H. Holland no doubt Harris before he joined with Henry. It has 29” double Damascus steel smooth bore barrels with flat top barrel rib and bead fore sight (45 ¾” overall length). The barrel’s bores have just light staining consistent with age and use. The barrel rib is signed ‘H. Holland 98 New Bond St London’. Both action plates are signed by the maker ‘H. Holland’. The inside of the action has English black powder proofs and is signed ‘J.Emme’ (possibly a factory inspector’s mark). It has double hammers and double triggers. The shotgun’s cocking and firing actions work crisply. The all original wood stock has just light knocks bumps & bruises to be expected with age and use. The underside of the shoulder stock has an inlaid white metal escutcheon inscribed with stylised monogram. The shotgun’s stock has chequered panels at the wrist and fore stock. It has a steel Trigger guard with extended tang & steel butt plate. The price for this shotgun by a quality maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre pinfire shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23447 £975.00 |
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