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**SOLD**3/12**RARE**ORIGINAL 1st PATTERN HILT**WW2, 2nd Pattern, Wilkinson British Officer's, Nickel Plated, Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With ‘56’ WD Inspection Mark & Scabbard. Sn 19409 - 19409
2nd Pattern 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is a rare example of the WW2, 2nd Pattern, Officer's fighting knife with 1st Pattern knurled nickel plated hilt and 2nd pattern oval cross guard which has WD stamp ‘56’. See page 95 of ‘the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook where he describes the ‘56’ mark as being one of 2 WD marks found on nickel finish examples (the other being ‘60’) & illustrates a ‘56’ marked 1st pattern handle example of the Officer’s Nickel finish 2nd Pattern and describes how similarities in ‘56’ marked knives and other knives without Wilkinson logos has led many collectors to conclude that they are in fact a Wilkinson product). It has a clean 171mm double edged dagger blade with medial ridge. The dagger is complete with original scabbard with nickel plated chape. As is common the scabbard’s elasticated retaining strap is absent. The centre top of the belt loop has a period cut eyelet to allow attachment to uniform which was common practice during the war. All leather and stitching are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19409
£0.00

**RARE** FR693 / FR271 Cold War British WD Wilkinson Royal Marines Admiralty Contract 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With No.3 Mould Mark & Correct FR693 Designation (Made From WW2 Re-Furbished FS Examples) & Correct FR271 Scabbard - 19736
This is a rare, 1960’s British Wilkinson Royal Marines Admiralty Contract 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife, Designated FR693 & Correct FR271 Designated Scabbard (see page 166 -173 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). In his book there is a reference to a quantity of knives being supplied to the Admiralty by Wilkinson contract in 1964 for Royal Marine Commando issue stamped ‘FR693’. He also states that even though Wilkinson supplied these knives in 1964 its origins go back to at least 1955 and possibly earlier. Some of these knives were made using re-furbished WW2 examples. The knives were designated ‘FR693’ & the scabbards ‘FR271’. Our example is in excellent condition. The knife has an undamaged blackened brass 3rd pattern hilt. The hilt is stamped with ‘FR693’ stores code and number 3 mould mark indicating that this is a WW2 knife re-furbished and re-designated to fill the contract. It has a 177mm long double edged blued steel blade with medial ridge. It is complete with original scabbard with external blackened brass chape. It retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elastic retaining strap. The rear of the scabbard is impressed with correct ‘FR271’ designation. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19736
£1,125.00

WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Capt Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags & Ephemera. Sn 19345 - 19345
WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Captain B. Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags, Cigarette Lighter, Smoking Pipe, Original Photographs Of Naval Officer’s & Of HMS Walpole. Sn 19345 HMS Walpole was a W-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. The ship was built under the 1916–17 programme in the 10th Destroyer order. Walpole was assigned to the 13th Destroyer Flotilla in the Grand Fleet after completion. she was assigned to the 11th Destroyer Flotilla in September 1939 and served until almost the end of the Second World War. Her role was mostly convoy escort duties, but she took part in two combined arms operations (Operations Amsterdam and Jubilee) and the D-day landings (Operation Neptune). She hit a mine on 6 January 1945 and was subsequently declared a constructive total loss and broken up at Thos. W. Ward Grays, Essex in March 1945. This is a collection of British Naval officer’s dress uniform consisting of dress jacket, trousers & duffle Coat, dress sword, 2 large Ensign flags, cigarette lighter smoking pipe & contemporary original photographs all contained in a Transit locker marked to Captain B. Jones DSO DSC Who Captained HMS Walpole Circa early 1938 – 22 Nov, 1938. The silk lined dress jacket has bullion insignia and all original brass Kings crown fouled anchor buttons. The lining has tears and service wear and minor old stable mothing. It is approx. UK size 38” chest. There are no labels or markings on the jacket. The dress trousers have no tears and are clean. They are approx. UK size 31” leg 38” waist. There are no labels or markings on the trousers. The hooded duffle coat is excellent made of heavy serge material it has a large hood, all of its wood toggle fasteners and neck strap secured by buttons. The inside of the jacket has 2 cloth labels 1 in good condition ‘Bentalls’ a retailer or manufacturer and remnants of another label marked ‘showerproof’ and ‘Medium’ (size approx. UK size 38” chest). The 2 large period RN ensign flags measure approx. 63” x 32”. They both have staining and minor holes consistent with being flown and stored. Their hems have original rope cords with hanging rings. The photographs consist of an original group photo of RN Officers in uniform with some original indistinct ink signatures, a portrait photo of an RN Officer who features in the front centre of the group photo with indistinct ink signature (we do not know if Captain Bond features in either of the photos), a small photo of a seated woman in contemporary dress most likely a wife or relative of one of the Officers & a contemporary photo of HMS Walpole mounted on card. There is also a used wooden smoking pipe and a Novelty gas lighter in the form of a lifebuoy ring with central Dolphin devices. The lever operated lighter has no gas and we have not fuelled it to test it. The RN dress sword has a clean single edged straight blade which is 31½” in length with central fuller (37 ½” overall). The blade is crisply etched with Naval fouled anchor & foliate panels on both sides together with King’s crown The riccaso is marked on one side by the manufacturer or retailer Whittaker (illustrated), the reverse has the ordnance acceptance proof star with inlaid roundel. It has a gilt brass Lion’s head with mane pommel and grip strap & full knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Kings Crown and fouled anchor motif. The sword’s fish skin grip with bullion wire binding is undamaged. The guard has a folding langet which has an indistinct engraved stylised monogram, the langet functions as it should, holding the sword securely in the scabbard. Attached to the guard is its bullion cord and portepee. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The sword is accompanied by its original black patent leather cover which is worn & has shrunk with age. All are contained in the original Naval officer’s painted pine wood transit locker. The locker with a hinged lid and lock (key absent). The left and right aspects have heavy duty iron carry handles. The top of the lid has white paint lettering ‘Capt B. Jones RN’ and remnants of an original indistinct transit label. Due to size & weight delivery will be by arrangement and at cost. Sn 19345 (on floor under shelves storeroom near bells)
£845.00

**QUALITY**CASED**C1870 Julien Joseph Liege Belgium 12mm Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre Double Action Revolver Retailed By ‘Bertonnet Calle San Martin No 50 a Buenos-Ayres’ With Accessories. A 1066 - A 1066
Julien Joseph was a Belgian gumaker at Street Nagelmackers, 3 Liege. He recorded 5 gun patents between 1865 to 1876. This is a quality made Liege 6 shot 12mm double action pin fire revolver by Julien Joseph. It has a 6 ¼” round steel barrel with raised rib on which the top frame strap and integral hinged loading gate (12 ¼” overall). The breech is stamped “BREVETE, J. JULIEN” over traces of indistinct lettering, the gate arm has faint J. Julien Brevete and other indistinct stamped letters, the rib is engraved in gothic script “Bertonnet Calle San Martin No 50 a Buenos-Ayres” most likely the retailer (all illustrated). The rifled bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The frame and cylinder are engraved overall with foliate panels and has some original blue finish. The cylinder has Liege ELG proof mark. The ebony grips are deeply carved with vine leaves and tendrils (one grip has an old, fine, stable crack, both grips are secure). The grip is fitted with military lanyard ring. The pistol has a blade fore sight and notched plate rear sight. It has a captive steel ejector rod and its firing mechanism works correctly in both single & double action. The revolver is contained in its close fitted velvet lined mahogany case, with brass escutcheon to the lid and contains accessories which consist of a brass mounted ebony cleaning rod, ebony turn screw handle (no blade), pewter oil bottle with screw off lid which has an oil applicator and a compartment with tray for cartridges. The case has its key which locks the case correctly. The price for this quality pistol includes UK delivery. NB. As an obsolete calibre, antique pin fire revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if part of a private collection or display. A 1066
£1,195.00

**UNIQUE BREECH LOADING BOLT ACTION TRIALS RIFLE**MINT BORE**Victorian British George Henry Daw, London Enfield Pattern 1856 Muzzle Loading Rifle Converted to Breech Loading Bolt Action .577 Obsolete Calibre. Sn 18023 - 18023
George Henry Daw was an English Gunmaker recorded as having premises at 57 Threadneedle Street London C1860 -1879. This is an original British trials rifle by Daw made in the transition era of muzzle loaders to breech loading actions and is most likely unique. The rifle has been period converted to breech loading using a muzzle loading P1856 short rifle platform. The percussion action removed and replaced with the hinged breech cover that would later be found on snider patent weapons but with the addition of a hammerless bolt action. This rifle has a 31” round steel barrel with a near mint bore, clean & bright with well defined rifling. The top of the barrel is signed ‘G.H. Daw 57 Threadneedle Street London’. The metal work has even aged patina throughout. The all original woodwork has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected. The action plate is signed ’G.H Daw London’. The action is strong and works as it should. It has sling swivels, original iron cleaning rod, fixed foresight and adjustable rear ladder sight and bayonet bar. The forward sling swivel has an old inventory label attached which has obviously been with the rifle for many years. The label has ink writing ‘M694’.The price for this unique trials piece includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 18023
£1,595.00

SOLD SOLD (06/12) **VERY SCARCE**Vietnam War Era U.S. Patent CIA Handler Stecher Haxit Survival / Fighting Machete By Taylor Eye Witness Sheffield England & Scabbard. Sn 23083 - 23083
This is an original Stecher Haxit. These short machetes more suitable for jungle combat conditions as opposed to longer machetes were made in Sheffield England and used by U.S. CIA personnel during the Vietnam war. Our example is in excellent condition. The overall length of the machete is 16 ¼”. The correct, unusual chisel shaped blade is 9 ½” long, and 2 ½” wide at the tip. The bevelled edges are made for cutting and chopping. The blade has no damage and even aged patina. The blade has crisp markings. One edge has instructions ‘Cutting Edge’ the other ‘Chopping Edge’. The centre of the blade is marked ‘The Stecher Haxit’ and with manufacturer detail ‘Taylor Eye Witness, Sheffield, England’. Near to the hilt it is marked with U.S. Patent detail (all illustrated in the images). The wooden scales are undamaged and secured by 3 rivets. The pommel end is holed for lanyard and has leather wrist cord. Our example has its original brown leather scabbard also in excellent condition. The open top scabbard has a large belt loop with retaining strap which has a press stud fastener. The edges of the scabbard are stitched and reinforced with rivets.The tip of the scabbard is holed for thigh cord and is fitted with leather thigh cord. The price for this very scarce machete & scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23083 (in fs box)
£0.00

WW2 Era 1935 Pattern Nazi German Army Officer's Dagger By Eickhorn Solingen And Scabbard. Sn 23106 - 23106
An excellent, original, 1935 pattern German Army Officer's Dagger and Scabbard. It has a clean blade and the ricasso is stamped with the ‘Original Eickhorn Solingen’ makers name and Squirrel Logo. It has the distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and correct deep orange / Brown hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate oak leaf decorated pommel. The Dagger is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' design and 2 hanging ring mounts with matching oak Leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23106 (German Knives box)
£575.00

SOLD SOLD (05/12) 1903 Siamese Military Type 46 (Aka Siamese Mauser Having German Mauser G98 / Japanese Arisaka Rifle Influence) 8 x 50mm Calibre Bolt Action Infantry Rifle**UK 2002 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED STRIPS, COCKS & DRY FIRES** Sn 18196:22 - 18196:22
Facing the threat of Western colonial expansionism in Southeast Asia during the later part of the 19th century, King Rama V of Siam (now Thailand), sought new weapons as part of a modernization program to ensure the kingdom's independence. After experiments with other rifles, the Siamese military decided on a Mauser type rifle based on the G98 design as their principle service rifle. Some features and characteristics of the Japanese Arisaka Type 35 rifle (under development in the same arsenal at that time) were also incorporated, such as the sliding dust cover and the rifles were designated the Type 46 rifle. Through various modifications, adaptations, and using various cartridges, these rifles known as Siamese Mausers served as the main infantry weapon of Siam until after World War II. Type 47 carbines were also made on the same design lines and in 1923 Type 46/66 rifles and carbines were introduced. This is a rare to find excellent, original Siamese Type 46 rifle. It has superb all original woodwork and metal and has forward and rear sling swivels. It also has a steel butt plate with trap, block & blade fore sight, adjustable rear sight & sliding dust cover. The metal work has Siamese crest and script characters which we believe translate to ‘1903’ date as found on other examples of this model of rifle. The rifle is serial number 754. Deactivated to UK specification in 2002 the rifle strips and it cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this rare rifle includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 18196:22
£0.00

Detachable Shoulder Stock For Colt 1911 & 1911A1 .45 Calibre Semi Automatic Pistols With Adaptor Lug. Sn 20142 - 20142
An excellent detachable shoulder stock kit for the Colt 1911 and 1911A1 .45 semi auto pistols along with their derivatives. The set consists of a hardwood shoulder stock along with a metal 2 piece fitting slotted together and locked into position with a lever on the stock. The stock is 14” overall length. Illustrated in image 1 is a colt 1911 with a similar shoulder stock attached and is for demonstration purposes only. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20142 (on equipment shelf storeroom near clocks)
£375.00

**RARE** Victorian Era Prostitute's Secret Garter Belt Stiletto Dagger With Cruciform Blade, Turned Polished Horn Hilt & German Silver Scabbard. Sn 23095 - 23095
This is a rare, original, Victorian era Ladies garter belt dagger. These small concealable daggers were favoured by prostitutes to defend themselves against attack. It measures 6 ½” overall with a 2 ¾”cruciform blade which tapers to a pin sharp point. The blade has just small areas of light staining consistent with age. It has an undamaged solid turned polished horn hilt with recessed pommel / thumb grip to assist stabbing. It has a steel cross guard. The dagger is complete with its original German Silver scabbard. The scabbard is mounted with original German Silver ring. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23095 (in misc draw office)
£475.00

SOLD SOLD (09/12) Original Leather Belt Cased, Boer War/ WW1 Era British Officer’s/ Cavalry Horseman's Folding Multi Tool Clasp Knife By Butler & Co Sheffield Arts England With Removable Rein Studs. Sn 23100 - 23100
The quality Cutlers George Butler & Co Sheffield are recorded as working C1810-1952, see pages 169-170 of the Sheffield knife Book by Tweedale. This is an excellent original, English, Sheffield made Officer’s / Horseman's Folding multi tool knife by George Butler & Co Sheffield. It has a large 3 ¼” blade, 2 smaller blades, one with thumb spur marked Tin opener, button hook, shotgun cartridge removal tool marked 12 and 16 (bores), cork screw and gouge/ stone remover. It also has its two removable rein repairing studs. The blades are stamped by the Sheffield manufacturer 'G. Butler & Co' with 'key' trademark and ‘Sheffield Arts England’, The knife measures 5 ½” in length when closed. It has German Silver scales, screwdriver end frame and lanyard shackle. The knife is accompanied by its original period leather belt case in which it was found. The case has a flap cover and retaining strap with buckle. The rear of the case has a belt loop. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this quality knife includes UK delivery. Sn 23100 (folding knives box workshop)
£0.00

**AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA**& JOHN WILKES BOOTH ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN CONNECTIONS**Manson Sheffield (Most Likely A U.S. Import Agent) German Silver Cutlery Hilt Spear Point Bowie Knife With Etched ‘EAG’ Monogram Panel Blade & Open Top Scabbard. - 23096
‘MANSON’ and ‘SHEFFIELD’ have been found stamped on Bowie knives that have survived from the American Civil War era. Several feature in the study of Civil War knives by Marc Newman (1998)1. Manson Bowies are usually plain spear-points, with occasional acid-etched patriotic slogans. One knife in Newman (and also shown on the website of Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC) is of particular interest, because it was said to have been carried by John Wilkes Booth, when he assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. It is stamped ‘MANSON / SHEFFIELD and etched: ‘AMERICA LIBERTY INDEPENDANCE ’, ‘THE LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE’. According to Dave Taylor (2013), however, that knife was more likely to have been collected from the house of Mary Surratt and that Booth’s actual weapon was a ‘Rio Grande Camp Knife’ made by Wm. Jackson & Co. Unfortunately, ‘Manson’ has proved impossible to track either in Sheffield or the US. Probably, he was an American import agent, who operated in the Civil War years. His knives belong to the same era as those produced by Westa and Wilson Swift – also unidentified makers (see Newman, Marc, Civil War Knives Boulder, Colorado, 1998, Taylor, Dave, ‘Cloak and Daggers’, Knife World (4 April 2013) & Geoffrey Tweedale, Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers, 1740-2022 3rd edition). This is an original cutlery handled spear point Bowie signed Manson Sheffield, a survivor of the American Civil War era. The Bowie has a typical period cast German Silver cutlery form handle with cast foliate decoration. The hilt has an oval German Silver finger guard. The just under 6 ½” long, steel spear point blade with medial ridge has areas of staining consistent with age. One side of the blade is signed ‘Manson Sheffield’ and the reverse has a foliate etched panel with monogram that looks like ‘EAG‘ most likely the initials of the Civil war owner. The Bowie measures just under 11 ½” overall. The blade is ¾” broad at its widest. The original dark brown leather scabbard has German Silver throat mount and chape. All leather and stitching are intact with light surface wear consistent with age and handling. The price for this interesting American Civil War era Bowie includes UK delivery. Sn 23096 (Bowies Box)
£675.00
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