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SOLD SOLD (07/04) **RARE**Large Frame, American Civil War Era Starr Arms Co New York 1856 Patent .44 Calibre Single Action Army Cap & Ball Revolver. Sn 23378 - 23378
This is an original American Starr 1856 Patent single action Army Revolver in .44 calibre. Starr produced double action revolvers used in the American Civil War until the U.S. Ordnance Department persuaded the Starr Arms Co. to create a single-action variant. The company eventually complied, and the Union acquired 25,000 of the single-action revolvers for $12 each between January 1862 and May 1863. This single action example has undamaged metal work and wood grip. It has an 8” round steel barrel (13 ½” overall length) and has a captive steel loading lever. The barrel’s bore is clean & has well defined rifling. The frame is crisply stamped with manufacturer and patent detail (illustrated in the images) and factory inspection marks. The weapon has a blade fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. The cylinder has serial number 23835. The action works crisply. This is a scarce American Civil War period revolver. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23378
£0.00

**JOHN MANTON CONNECTIONS**QUALITY**C1830 Pair Of English William Jackson London 22 Bore Percussion Belt Pistols With Octagonal Damascus Steel Barrels & Belt Bars. Sn 23379 - 23379
The English gunmaker William Jackson worked for the famous English gunmaker John Manton from C1812 and succeeded to the business of George Jackson working at 15 Whitehart Yard, Drury Lane, London C1829 (see page 173 of British Gunmakers Vol 1 by Brown). This is an excellent pair of percussion traveling pistols by William Jackson made C1830. The pistols are in excellent undamaged condition with all original walnut grips which have chequered panels. Both grips are inset with void white metal escutcheons, 3 ¼” octagonal Damascus steel sighted barrels (8 ¾” overall), engraved foliate decorated trigger guards with extended tangs, actions, butt plates with hinged traps and elegant Dolphin hammers. The top barrel flat of each pistol are crisply signed by the manufacturer ‘W. Jackson London’. Each barrel has English black powder proofs. Both pistols are complete with their original captive steel ram rods, steel belt bars & safety bolts. The barrels of each pistol are clean & smoothbore. Their cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this pair of quality pistols includes UK delivery. NB as antique percussion weapons no licence is required to own these pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23379 (drawers office)
£1,495.00

1822-37 English W.F Mills High Holborn London 6 Shot 80 Bore Double Action Percussion Bar Hammer Pepperbox Revolver. Sn 23376 - 23376
William Mills was an English London based gunmaker recorded at 59 Judd Street Brunswick Square, in 1821 and 120 High Holborn 1822-37.William dies in 1837 and the company became W. Mills & Son 1837-43 ( see page 185 of British Gunmakers Vol.1 by Brown). This is an excellent pepperbox bar hammer revolver by Mills made at his High Holborn premises. The revolver measures 8” overall and the barrel cluster is 3 ¼” length. The action, bar hammer, steel frame, trigger guard and stepped steel butt plate with hinged trap retain their original blue finish & engraved with a foliate decoration. The barrel cluster is signed by the maker ‘W.F Mills High Holborn London’ (either William himself or his son. There are no other percussion era gunmakers named Mills listed in our books). The barrel cluster has English black powder proofs and the barrels are numbered 1 to 6. The action, behind the hammer has a sliding safety bolt which works correctly. The revolver has an undamaged finely chequered Walnut grip and an inlaid void white metal escutcheon. The barrel’s smooth bores are clean. It's double action only firing action works crisply. 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 23376 (drawers office)
£795.00

SOLD SOLD (15/04) C1840’s R. Kirkwood Miniature Percussion Saloon Pistol. Sn 23375 - 23375
This is a miniature percussion saloon pistol. It is a diminutive 5 ¾” overall length with a 3” octagonal steel barrel which is 3mm wide at the muzzle opening.rotection in the Victorian era. The smoothbore is clean. Its Breech tang has foliage scroll engraving. The steel action plate has matching engraving and maker name " R. Kirkwood" (we cannot find this man in our books on English, Irish & Scottish gunmakers). It has an ornate percussion hammer with matching engraving, polished, half stock woodwork with chequered fore end and pistol grip & steel trigger. The pistol’s action works crisply. The price for this pistol worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23375 (drawers office)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (10/04) Post 1952 Cast Bronzed Resin British Royal Signals Signaller Figurine / Statue On Wood Plinth. MISC 2009 - MISC 2009
The Royal Corps of Signals (often simply known as the Royal Signals – abbreviated to R SIGNALS) is one of the combat support arms of the British Army. Signals units are among the first into action, providing the battlefield communications and information systems essential to all operations. Royal Signals units provide the full telecommunications infrastructure for the Army wherever they operate in the world. The Corps has its own engineers, logistics experts and systems operators to run radio and area networks in the field. This is a Cast Resin British Royal Signals Signaller Figurine / Statue On Wood Plinth. The Bronze colour statue depicts a Signaller in the field in full combat gear carrying an SA80 rifle and wired radio communications set. The terrain on which the Signaller is standing has the cast Queen’s Crown (Elizabeth II) above Mercury (the Roman God of messages/communication) Cap Badge of the Royal Corps of Signals. The figure on its oval wood plinth measures 12 ¼”x 7 ¼”x 5 ½”. The plinth has a felt base. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 2009 (on shelves corridor near hand bells)
£0.00

WW1 Era Brown Leather Holster For Swiss Luger Model 1900/ 1906 7.65mm Calibre Semi Automatic Grip Safety Pistols. Sn 23373 - 23373
Switzerland was the first nation to adopt the Luger in 1900. While early models were sourced from Mauser in Germany, production moved to Waffenfabrik Bern after WWI. The Model 1900 /06 & later Model 06/29 served as the primary Swiss sidearm through WWII until it was officially replaced by the SIG P210 in 1949. This an original WW1 era Swiss Officer's Leather Holster for Luger Model 1906 Pistols. The soft leather holster has a flap cover with retaining strap that has an eyelet which fastens to a brass lug on the body of the holster. The lid has a magazine carrier with flap cover and brass lug fastener. The rear of the holster has 2 leather tabs fitted with hanging rings for shoulder stap, belt loop and pouch for cleaning rod which has a flap cover & brass stud fastener. There are no visible date or maker marks on the holster. The leather is supple, clean & undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23373 NB The Model 1900/06 Luger illustrated in the images is for demonstration purposes only & is not included (holster in German holsters box)
£295.00

Boxed Blank Firing 1950’s Webley .22 (6mm) Blank Calibre ‘Sports Starting Pistol’ With Original 6 Round Magazine, Cleaning Brush & Illustrated Instruction Leaflet. Sn 23380 - 23380
The Webley Starting Pistol is a vintage firearm that holds a significant place in the history of starting pistols. Produced by the esteemed British manufacturer Webley & Scott, it was first introduced in the early 20th century and quickly became a popular choice for sporting events. It features a sleek design with a sturdy construction, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail for which Webley & Scott is renowned. The pistol’s frame is blued alloy and features brown undamaged chequered panel Webley signature plastic grips, providing both durability and aesthetic appeal. This starting pistol fires .22 (6mm) calibre blank cartridges, which produce a loud report and smoke when fired, creating a distinct signal for the commencement of races or other events. The reliability and loudness of the report made the Webley a preferred choice for many race officials and competitors. Although the Webley is primarily associated with sporting events, it also found its way into theatrical performances and historical re-enactments. Its realistic appearance and sound effects allowed it to effectively simulate the firing of a real firearm without the danger of live ammunition. This example dates from the 1950’s. Its loading & firing mechanisms work correctly. The metalwork is very good with only minor use related marks. The pistol comes with its original Webley labelled box, original illustrated instruction leaflet, 6 round magazine & wire cleaning brush. A nice collector’s item. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a top venting blank firer no licence is required to own this item in the UK. Sn 23380 (drawers office)
£125.00

C1800 – 1840’s Japanese Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba), Scabbard & Kodjuka (Side Knife) & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:7 - 19377:7
This Aikuchi has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the knife. In extracts from his notes he states “C1800 – 1840’s Japanese Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba). This is an unsigned mumei piece. It is in bright condition but has lots of fine scratches which are obscuring the forging details. Can see an undulating notare hamon line with what looks like a nioi crystal edge. Grain is not visible needs a polish (professional) to see what its like. Saya is speckled black lacquer with dark Buffalo horn mounts & a sentoku-Do (brass with golden hue) Kodjuka side knife in fitted pocket. Unsigned blade, hilt decorated with copper & shakudo leaves good condition with a few marks and scratching. A simple tsuka hilt of brown speckled lacquer with line banding decoration & Buffalo horn fuchi & kashira. There is no sign of menuki hilt ornaments ever being fitted NB small bit of damage horn bottom mount. An attractive looking dagger”. In his illustrations of the blade he observes ‘ cutting edge 7” (length) Total length 9 ¾”, Sujikai right slant file marks (on tang), ridge line (blade spine) is iroi mune, mune is flat (tang)’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:7 (tanto box armoury floor)
£895.00

WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Katana Sword With Gendaito Hand Forged Blade Smith Signed Tang ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. ED 3016 - ED 3016
An original WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang and scabbard. 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 extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 army shin gunto officer’s sword, blade signed ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’. There were 3 men using this art name (go) all made gendaito hand forged traditional blades. 2 were brothers from Saitama prefecture North of Tokyo. This man claimed descent from Musashi Daijo Kore Kazu, made many swords for high ranking officers. Listed as having an exclusive seat in 1943 Smiths ranking by Nihon Token Tanren Jo & Ni Hon Token Shin Bun Shi. A blade by him recently got hozen papers by NBTHK. A true Gendaito., see notes by Chris Bowen & AOI Arts for info, also Markus Sesko books pages 196-197, John Slough page 171 and Fuller & Gregory list No. 193 / 291. Needs a polish to bring out forging details. Saya gunto parade steel, brown pait lots of knocks and marks with use. No gilt left on mounts. Tsuba die stamped brass gunto pattern stamped Number 3 as are seppa, no finish left. Tsuka good quality gunto pattern with rare Monkey hand sarute loop. Locking catch missing and missing fish skin in places. Binding intact but dirty. Lots of information on this man. Worthy of restoration”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He measures the cutting edge as just over 66 cms, total length 88 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3016
£1,695.00

**VERY RARE**1864 British Enfield Tower 2nd Model Brunswick .750 Muzzle Loading Percussion Service Rifle With Patchbox & Sling. Sn 19997:9 - 19997:9
The Brunswick rifle was a large calibre muzzle-loading percussion rifle manufactured for the British Army by Enfield in the early 19th century. The Brunswick rifle was one of several designs submitted to replace the Baker rifle. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. The rifle was designed to accept a sword type bayonet which mounted by use of a bayonet bar, similar to the design of that used on the Baker rifle. The bayonet bar was relocated further back due to problems that had been experienced with the Baker rifle. The Brunswick rifle used a block front sight and a two position folding leaf rear sight which although ungraduated were set for either 200 or 300 yards. 2nd Model Brunswick rifles were introduced C1845. In 1854 as a result of introduction of the Minie rifle musket, Brunswicks were issued to militia Regiments and remained in service with them into the 1860’s (see page 64 plate 58 and page 65 of British Military Longarms by Bailey). This is a very rare to find 2nd model Enfield Tower Brunswick rifle. The usual calibre of a Brunswick rifle is .704 calibre our variant is .750 musket calibre. It is stamped on the lock plate with Crown VR (Victoria Regina) 1864 date and inspection mark together with Tower (Enfield). It has all original woodwork with correct brass butt plate, trigger guard, fore end block, ram rod mounts, patch box with hinged lid which has the correct 2 compartments, original steel ramrod, sling swivels fitted with leather sling & bayonet bar with notch (the notch on our example is set in the centre of the bar, the same as the example illustrated in Baily’s book). It has the correct fore and 2 leaf rear sights. The correct plain steel barrel has proof / inspection marks and measures 30” in length (1st models had twist steel barrels). The rifle measures 45 ¾” overall. The rifled bore has staining and residue consistent with age & use. The cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this very rare piece includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique muzzle loading percussion rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 19997:9
£3,250.00

**MINT BORE**1890’s British Charles (Chas) Osborne & Co London Martini Action .577 x.450 Obsolete Calibre Sporting Rifle & 1 Inert Deactivated Kynoch .577 x.450 Round. Sn 18448 - 18448
Charles Osborne commenced trading under his own name C1845 in Lichfield Street, Birmingham but by 1855 he was in Whittall Street, Birmingham where he maintained premises right up until 1928 when the business was acquired by Skimin & Wood, a highly respected gunmaker to the trade. Osborne first opened for business in London in 1881 in the vicinity of Houses of Parliament where he stayed until the business left London in 1928. Charles Osborne became a Limited company in 1896. This is an excellent Martini action sporting rifle by Osborne & Co. The underside of the action is numbered ‘1550’. The metal work is undamaged. The wood work is all original and has a chequered panel wrist and fore stock. It has a steel butt plate & sling swivel lugs. The 28” barrel has a near mint bore, clean with crisp multi groove rifling and the rifle measures 45 ½” overall length. The barrel is marked ‘.450’ (calibre) and has small inspection mark. The barrel has a block and blade fore sight and flip up ladder rear sight. The rifle’s cocking & firing actions work crisply. The rifle comes with 1 Inert Deactivated Kynoch .577 x.450 Round. The price for this excellent obsolete calibre rifle includes UK delivery. NB as an obsolete calibre, antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 18448
£1,395.00

**EARLY**1883 Pattern Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk With Suya Sword Shop Tokyo ‘Harp’ Marked Cross Guard & Scabbard. Sn 19620 - 19620
This is an early, original 1883 Pattern Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk & Scabbard. These dirks were worn by all commissioned Officers. Towards the end of WW2 they had simulated sharkskin grips made from plastic or composite material and celluloid cross guards. Early examples had Shark skin covered grips and ornate finished fittings (see pages 70-73 of Military Swords Of Japan By Fuller & Gregory). This dirk has the correct early shark skin covered wire bound grip with brass mounts & recurving cross guard. The pommel cap and both sides of the hilt have Imperial chrysanthemum ‘Mon’ devices. The cross guard has a crisp inspection stamp the same as found on a naval dirk illustrated on page 73 plate 97 of Fuller & Gregory’s book which is the Suya Sword Shop Tokyo ‘harp’ mark, see page 185 Fig 15-1 (i) of Dawson’s book ‘Swords Of Imperial Japan)’. It has a clean 8 ¾” single edged blade with fullers. It measures 13” overall and the hilt is slotted for retaining lug which is mounted on its scabbard. The polished Ray skin bound wood scabbard has brass mounts embossed with prunus blossoms. Each side throat mount has brass hanging rings. The upper mount of the scabbard has the correct press button retaining lug which works correctly. The price for this Japanese Naval piece includes UK delivery. Sn 19620 (in storeroom German daggers box)
£850.00
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