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**RARE**NAPOLEONIC WARS**1760 Dated Georgian British Edge Enfield Tower Pattern 1756 / 81 Land Service .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Pistol Regiment Marked To The Kings Dragoon Guards With Stock Refurbished To Mint By The Royal Armouries. - 23484:57 This is an original rare to find British Enfield Tower Pattern 1756 / 81 Land Service .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Pistol. A previous owner commissioned the Royal Armouries at Leeds to refurbish the Walnut stock of this pistol and as would be expected the stock of this pistol is now in near mint condition (see page 134 of British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols Of The Napoleonic Era by Chisnall & Davies). The pistol has regulation brass fittings, including trigger guard with extended tang, ram rod flutes, stock plate & cudgel butt. It has a heavy military cock fitted with flint & wood ram rod with brass end cap. The pistol measures 19” overall with a 11 ¾” round steel barrel. The barrel has Georgian proofs. The smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use,. The action works crisply. The lock plate is signed by the maker ‘Edge’ (Most Likely Richard of Wednesbury Staffordshire, a gunmaker recorded as working in 1757, see page 95 of English Gunmakers by Bailey & Nie) above ‘1760’ date. The lock plate also has Kings Crown GR (George Rex) together with ordnance inspection mark. The top of the barrel is inscribed ‘K.D Guards’ to the King’s Dragoon Guards Regiment (The King’s Dragoon Guards Regiment was formed in 1685 as The Queen’s Regiment of Horse, named in honour of Queen Mary, consort of King James II. It was renamed The King’s Own Regiment of Horse in 1714 in honour of George I. The regiment attained the title 1st The King’s Dragoon Guards in 1751. The Dragoon Guards served as shock troops during the battle of Waterloo 1815). The price for this excellent rare to find Napoleonic wars era flintlock to a Regiment that fought at the battle of Waterloo and worthy of further research regarding the maker 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 Sn 23484:57 £2,450.00 |
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Early WW2 1940 Dated Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Master Pupil Work Smith Signed Tang ‘TOSHI HIDE’ Officer’s Rank Tassel Cord, Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 23486 - 23486 An original early WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In his notes he states “A TYPE 98 SHIN GUNTO ARMY SWORD with a showa-to oil quenched blade. Medium quality with nioi crystal ha-buchi (temper line) with naka ishi mei signature (master pupil work) signed 2 KANJI TOSHI HIDE & flamboyantly dated 1940. Also has Seki Arsenal inspection showing its factory made after 1939. He is rated as:Rikugun Jumei Tosho (Army approved smith). His family name was Asai. See Markus Sesko book page no. 231. For info on this man –see John Slough book on swordsmiths p. no. 176 for signature written by same hand but using kanji for Masa instead of Hide? He either changed one kanji of his name or this blade signed by his pupil. Needs more research? Blade in original polish with some black spots. Saya (scabbard) wood with leather active service cover in good condition. Tsuba standard gunto pattern in cast or die stamped brass (some gilt remaining). Has leather seppa which has had retaining safety strap through hole in tsuba to lock onto scabbard now missing. Tsuka (hilt) is good quality, all binding intact and the whole thing in good condition, complete with knot loop (sarute) which has Lt to Captain rank tassel (blue & brown). A nice original, un-messed with wartime officer’s sword”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature & date & identifies a seki arsenal mark. He measures the cutting edge as 64.5 cms, total length 87 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23486 £1,200.00 |
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**QUALITY**WW2 Japanese Kamikaze & Kaiten Pilot Officer’s Aikuchi Seppuku / Suicide Dirk With Scabbard. Sn 23505 - 23505 The WW2 Japanese Kamikaze (divine wind) special attack corps was formed from volunteer pilots who crashed their aircraft or 'Okhas' (piloted bombs) into enemy shipping. Kaiten (Japanese Navy One man Submarines) were also used for this purpose. A Kamikaze or Kaiten Officer pilot could if he wished carry a small Aikuchi (dagger without guard) with which to cut his own jugular or stab himself in the last moments before hitting his target. This is an original quality made, Japanese Kamikaze / Kaiten Pilot's Aikuchi Seppuku Suicide Dirk with scabbard. The single edged steel blade fullered on one side, is sharp and it has a white metal habaki collar. It has a cutting edge of 5 ¾” and has an attractive, pronounced etched wave hamon temperline. The tang is un-signed. The dirk measures 9 ½” overall (in its scabbard the dirk measures just over 10” overall). The dirk is correctly without finger guard. The hilt & scabbard are wood with polished horn fixings. The price for this rare, sought after Japanese Kamikaze piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23505 (in tanto box armoury) £695.00 |
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C1950’s Large William Rodgers ‘I Cut My Way’ Sheffield Scottish Highlander's Hunting Dirk Form Spear Point Bowie Knife With One Piece Deer Antler Hilt 'Cairngorm' Jewel Setting, Etched Blade & Leather Covered Wood Scabbard With Brass Mounts. Sn 23506 - 23506 The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trade mark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. This William Rodgers Sheffield made Bowie Knife is in Scottish Highlander's hunting Dirk Form With 'Cairngorm' Jewel Setting & scabbard. The knife & scabbard are in excellent condition. The knife has a large single piece Deer antler hilt, curved with broad pommel in which is seated its multi-faceted Cairngorm set in an ornate circular brass mount. It has a brass cross guard with square finials, the surfaces of which are cut with Saltire / St Andrew's Crosses. The 11 ¼” spear point Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the spine and a line of holes semi piercing the fullers. Both sides of the blade have etched decoration featuring foliate designs with Scottish thistles, martial arms and banners. The ricasso is signed on one side "William Rodgers Sheffield England" & the reverse has Rodgers ‘I Cut My Way’ trademark. The knife is 17 ½” overall length. The scabbard is black leather over wood former. The brass throat mount has a fixed belt bar and it has a brass chape with square saltire cross decorated tip. The belt bar is fitted with a later applied stitched buff leather belt loop. The price for this impressive dirk includes UK delivery. Sn 23506 (Bowie box) £575.00 |
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**BRITISH COLONIAL CONNECTIONS**Large Silver Plated Brass 1930’s Vintage Dunhill Lift Arm Officer’s Mess Table Lighter (Patent 390107) Presented to Officers Of 1st Kings Own Border Regt By Commissioner Field Last Commissioner Southern Cameroons 1961. - 23507 J.O. Field was the last Colonial British Administrator of Southern Cameroons (an original portrait photo of the man is illustrated in image 1). He played a pivotal role during the final years of the British Trusteeship in the Southern Cameroons. As the Commissioner of the Southern Cameroons (1956–1961), he was the highest-ranking British official on the ground during one of the most volatile and transformative periods in West African history. He was also Special Representative at the United Nations: Because Southern Cameroons was a UN Trust Territory, Britain had to account for its administration to the UN Trusteeship Council. The 1st Battalion, The King's Own Royal Border Regiment was deployed to the Southern Cameroons in West Africa from September 1960 to May 1961. Their primary mission was to oversee elections and maintain peace during the transition to the new Independent State. Following the successful completion of the United Nations-backed elections in 1961, the battalion returned to Barnard Castle, England, in May 1961.The Vintage Dunhill Unique lift-arm lighter (Patent 390107) from the 1930’s is a rare and sought-after collectable item crafted from silver-plated brass. Patent Number 390107 belongs to the iconic Dunhill Unique lift-arm petrol lighter, which was produced primarily during the 1930s Art Deco era. The "lift-arm" design has a hinged arm which is lifted manually to uncover the wick before striking the horizontal flint wheel. These are liquid petrol / lighter fluid fuelled wick lighters. These large table / desk top lighters were manufactured decades before Dunhill switched to butane gas in 1956. Our example was presented in 1961 to the Officers of the 1st King’s Border Regiment by his honour J.O Field cmg Commissioner of the Southern Cameroons, no doubt for use in their Officers mess. The lighter measures 4” height x 3” width x just over 1” depth (with arm closed). The lighter has no damage, has original wick but is without flint and has not been tested. The base of the lighter has a turn off cover which allows access to the wick and fuel tank. The base of the lighter has the Dunhill brand name and patent detail together with ‘Made In England’.The arm of the lighter has cast ‘Dunhill’ panel and the casing is inscribed ‘PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS OF 1 KINGS OWN BORDER REGIMENT BY HIS HONOUR J.O. FIELD CMG COMMISSIONER OF THE SOUTHERN CAMEROONS 1961’. The price for this interesting Officer’s Mess piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23507 (Jewellery drawer office) £495.00 |
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Pre WW1 1908 Dated British WD Ross London ‘Sig Tel Stand MK IV’ Tripod For Sniper / Observer Spotter / Signaller Scopes. Sn 23510 - 23510 The "Sig Tel Stand MK IV" typically refers to the Stand, Instrument, Mark IV, which was used alongside the Signalling Telescope, Mark IV (and later Mark V) by the British Army during WWI. The set was primarily used by snipers, observers, and signallers for reconnaissance, Morse-code lamp signalling, and heliograph communication. The wood legs have metal conical spiked feet. One leg has 2 steel rings for carry strap (strap absent). The brass clamp mount with wingnut has model designation, 1908 date, manufacturer detail & WD broad arrow. There is also an inscribed name which looks like ‘I.A. Barker’ most likely the name of a sniper / spotter issued with this stand (all illustrated). The tripod is 15 ½” overall length. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23510 (rifle sights shelf storeroom) £375.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (23/06) Thompson M1A1 Auto Ordnance Corp Sub Machine Gun With Seymour Products 30 Round Stick Magazine & Stock Sling Swivels Configured For British Commando Use & Inert Rounds**UK/EU 2023 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23329 - 23329 This is an original WW2 era, U.S made Thompson M1A1 SMG supplied to Britain under the terms of the wartime lend lease agreement to support the British war effort. It is a very good example. Its original wood stock, pistol grip and fore stock are all undamaged as is its metal work. As was common the fore stock has been field hand chequered to assist grip. The weapons sling swivels are configured for British commando use (so it can be carried across the chest during combat). The weapon is crisply stamped 'Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.’ and 'Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 M1A1’ together with ‘U.S. Property’ (denoting lend lease). The weapon is serial number 325885. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trade mark. The Thompson has blade fore sight and fixed Lyman rear peep sight. It is complete with an original stick magazine Seymour products USA marked manufacturer detail. It has a steel butt plate with trap. The SMG comes with 4 inert deactivated brass cased rounds of .45 ACP ammunition Deactivated to UK/ EU specification in 2023 the weapon’s slide moves backwards & forwards under spring tension, the trigger moves and the magazine can be removed. The inert rouns load into the magazine correctly. The price for this iconic WW2 SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23329 £0.00 |
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Boxed 1920’s The Webley Mark 1 .177 Air Pistol With Original Targets & Illustrated Webley Booklet. Sn 23484:58 - 23484:58 This is an original boxed 1920's Webley Mark 1 .177 Calibre Air Pistol (see pages 16 to 20 of Bruce's book Webley Air Pistols). When the Mark I air pistol was first launched onto the market, a key factor in fostering its appeal to those interested in shooting lay in the use of standard gun making materials and the techniques employed for its construction. It has undamaged metal work with even patina. It has very good wood grips with correct inlaid Webley ‘winged bullet’ roundel to the left-hand side. The cylinder is stamped serial number ‘23356’ and the cylinder has ‘Webley & Scott Ltd’ and patent markings. It has an adjustable rear sight & blade fore sight. The box is in good order with instructions adhered to the inside of the lid. There are four original (two unused) Webley targets and in depth illustrated booklet The left side above the trigger has the correct safety catch feature. The pistol cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The price for this piece of Air Pistol history includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:58 £495.00 |
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Boxed 1970's Webley Premier 'E' Series .22 Calibre Air Pistol With Original Illustrated Instruction / Parts Leaflet & Target. Sn 23484:59 - 23484:59 The Webley Premier 'E' series was introduced in 1972. The 'E' Series designation was stamped on the frame near to or under the left grip together with serial number (see 119 / 120 of Webley Air Pistols By Bruce). This is an excellent example in .22 Calibre. It is undamaged and has black plastic grips with embossed Webley logos. The left side of the cylinder has the correct marking 'Webley & Scott Ltd Webley Premier Made In England'. The frame under the left grip is stamped with the correct large ‘E’ (Series designation) and number 579. The front of the cylinder is stamped with matching number. It has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight and it cocks and fires as it should. The pistol is contained in its original cardboard box with Webley labelling & imagery. The box also contains original trigger adjustment instruction leaflet, spare parts address & original illustrated parts & instructions leaflet and a Webley 6 yard target. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. Sn 23484:59 £275.00 |
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**MATCHING NUMBERS** Boxed 1930's Webley Junior .177 Calibre Air Pistol With Tin Plate Grips. Sn 23484:61 - 23484:61 This is an excellent pre WW2 boxed Webley Junior .177 Calibre Air pistol. This example made in the 1930's is undamaged with all original blue finish throughout and correct grooved tin plate grips. The left side of the cylinder is stamped 'Webley Junior .177' and with Webley & Scott Ltd Birmingham Made In England’. The frame has number ' J20507'. The front of the cylinder is stamped with matching number '507'. It has a blade foresight & 'V' notch rear sight. The pistol cocks and fires with a strong spring action. It is contained in its original Webley labelled cardboard box with vivid Webley pistol imagery & Junior model detail. Original illustrated instructions are adhered to the inside of the lid of the box (illustrated) and the box has its original pellet box compartment with later fabricated pellet box (empty). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:61 £425.00 |
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Boxed Pre WW2 'The Webley Mark 1' .177 Calibre Air Pistol. Sn 23484:62 - 23484:62 This is an excellent, boxed, 'Webley Mark I Air Pistol'. These pistols were made pre WW2 and post war. Pre 1939 pistol barrels were smooth, without the post war ribbed barrel section and their grips were without the post war Webley embossed roundels (see pages 71 to 73 of Bruce's book Webley Air Pistols). Our pre WW2 example has undamaged metal work and retains its original blue finish. It has the correct undamaged pre war black chequered grips without embossed Webley roundels. The left side of the cylinder is stamped 'Webley Air Pistol Mark I Made In England'. The left side also has the correct oil hole marked 'Oil' with arrow indicator. The frame is numbered 52587 & the front of the cylinder has matching number ‘587’. The right side of the cylinder is marked 'Webley & Scott Ltd Birmingham' and has Great Britain, USA & Canada patents. It has an adjustable rear sight & the barrel strap beneath the blade fore sight is faintly stamped '.177' (calibre). The barrel’s rifled bore is clean and the barrel is correctly smooth without post war ribbed grip section. The pistol cocks and fires crisply. The pistol is contained in its original Webley labelled box which has just light surface wear and bears Webley pistol imagery. Original illustrated instructions are adhered to the inside of the lid of the box (illustrated) and the box has its original pellet box compartment with later fabricated pellet box (empty). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:62 £475.00 |
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Boxed 1920’s The Webley Mark 1 .22 Calibre Air Pistol With Original Period Webley Special Pellets Box With Quantity Of Lead Pellets. Sn 23484:63 - 23484:63 This is an original boxed 1920's Webley Mark 1 .22 Calibre Air Pistol (see pages 16 to 20 of Bruce's book Webley Air Pistols). When the Mark I air pistol was first launched onto the market, a key factor in fostering its appeal to those interested in shooting lay in the use of standard gun making materials and the techniques employed for its construction. It has undamaged metal work with even patina. It has very good wood grips with correct inlaid Webley ‘winged bullet’ roundel to the left-hand side. The cylinder is stamped serial number ‘10195’ and the cylinder has ‘Webley & Scott Ltd’ and patent markings (illustrated). It has an adjustable rear sight & blade fore sight. The left side above the trigger has the correct safety catch feature. The pistol cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The box is in good order with instructions adhered to the inside of the lid. The box contains an Original Period Webley Special Pellets Box which contains a Quantity Of .22 calibre Lead Pellets. The box also contains a white metal disc stamped Mark 1 1925 .22 and with the pistol’s serial number 10195. The price for this piece of Air Pistol history includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:63 £495.00 |
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