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**RARE**QUALITY SWORDSMITH**SPECIAL ORDER BLADE**WW2 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Sword Smith Signed ‘Motte Yasugi Asano Kane Zane Saku Kore’ With Smith’s Hot Stamp Seal, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23264 - 23264 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “officers sword shin gunto type 98 with special order blade made using yasugi sand iron with personal seal (kokuin) of kane zane who made medium to high grade showa to (this sword). He also made gendatto to medium grade. With the showa inspection stamp — this is a showa to not gendatto. A very busy smith had his own workshop employed other smiths and hammer men. Have seen lots of blades made by him or by smiths from his workshop forge. In bright old amatuer polish showing irregular (bumpy) hamon nioi based. Motte yasugi asano kane zane saku kore won 2nd seat in 1941 exhibition where he was listed quasi national sword smith still working 1960’s see john slough’s book on war time smiths pages 76 to 79 for oshigata & information. Saya honoki wood with slip on ashi ring & good condition leather cover showing signs of use. Brass hand guard with showa blossonm flowers, no gilt left. Tsuka (handle) mid war quality fuchi & kabuto gane top mount. Bound with military brown ito wrap some wear & fraying, no lock catches ever fitted to this sword. Has remains of leather strap on seppa which passes through the ana in tsuba & fastened to leather saya cover (damaged). Avery nice special order type 98 gunto with good maker in good but used condition”. In his illustrations he describes the cutting edge length as 66 cms and the overall length as 88 cms. He also translates the Smith signature, identifies arsenal & special order hot stamp & describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. The price for this rare piece by a quality Smith with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 23264 £1,795.00 |
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**1854 CRIMEA WAR**MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**British Colt London Navy Model 1851 .36 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion 6 Shot Revolver. Sn 23269 - 23269 The Colt Model 1851 Navy was a muzzle-loading, single action, cap & ball .36 calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. The weapons were also favoured by British Officer’s as private purchase side arms during the Crimean War (1853-1856) due to their innovative design and ease of loading. During the Crimea War, The British Government ordered 9,000 Colt revolvers. During that war, the British War Department faced a sudden, desperate need for modern repeating handguns. To meet demand, the British government many Navy revolvers & parts for assembly were sent to Colt’s London directly from Colt’s Hartford, Connecticut factory in the United States. Because these were government-purchased military arms intended for immediate field use, some were issued without being sent to the London or Birmingham proof houses & instead of the standard Crown over "V" or "GP" London proof marks, these military-issue pistols are often identified by a "Broad Arrow" and "WD" (War Department) marks. This Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver is one of those sent to Colt’s London factory direct from the Colt USA or assembled at their London factory from parts sent direct from Colt USA. It is in good original condition with even service wear. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore has staining consistent with age and service use & well defined rifling. The weapon has a brass post foresight and 'notched hammer' rear sight. It has a captive 'lever' ramrod. The barrel is crisply stamped with manufacturer detail 'Address Col. Colt London'. The cylinder and frame are absent any Victorian English proof marks and is marked ‘Colt’s Patent’. One side of the frame has an indistinct mark most likely a faint WD broad arrow impression (illustrated). The pistol has all matching serial numbers '19041' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to Colt’s London Factory production / assembly in 1854 during the Crimea war. There is no visible cylinder scene (British WD Crimea war London Colt Navy revolvers were usually made without scenes on their cylinders). It has undamaged American Walnut grips which have impressed British WD marks and the pistol's single action cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this historic British WD London Crimea war Colt includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23269 £1,975.00 |
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**MATCHING NUMBERS**Victorian C1850's George Higham Warrington (Cheshire) Robert Adams, London Patent, 54 Bore Five Shot Double Action Percussion Revolver. Sn 23270 - 23270 Robert Adams (1809–1880) was a 19th-century British gunsmith who patented the first successful double-action revolver in 1851. His revolvers were used during the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the U.S. Civil War, and the Anglo-Zulu War. Adams produced Tranter Patent revolvers. George Higham (established 1795) was an English gunmaker recorded at Bridge Street, Warrington, 1807–28, Wilderspool Road 1828, 21 Horse Market 1833–69, 19 & 21 Horse Market Street c.1870, G. Higham & son circa 1874–c.78, Stanley Higham circa 1883–c.86 later Edward & George Higham (see Vol 2 page 246 of Brown’s Book British Gunmakers). This is an excellent, original, Adams Patent 5 shot percussion revolver by George Higham Warrington. The weapon's double action firing mechanism works as it should in both single and double action. It has a 5 ¾” octagonal barrel (12” overall). The bore is clean with well defined rifling. The barrel has a blade fore sight & notched frame rear sight. The frame is crisply marked 'Adams Patent 30474’ & number ‘30474’ is repeated on the cylinder. The top of the cylinder frame is signed by the gunmaker ‘Geo’e (George) Higham Warrington’. The barrel and cylinder have Victorian black powder proofs. It’s finely chequered walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. The pistol's metal work is undamaged with original blue finish which has light surface wear to be expected with age and use. Its captive loading lever works as it should. 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 part of a collection or display. Sn 23270 £1,975.00 |
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Early WW1 1914 Dated, British WD Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, & WW1 1918 Dated WD Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23174:49 - 23174:49 This is an excellent early WW1 1914 dated SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has excellent condition all original woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The steel wrist starap is stamped ‘GR (King George Rex) with King’s Crown Enfield 1914 SHT L.E III’. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off, long range volley sights, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the rifle’s trigger & bolt move and the magazine can be removed. The rifle is serial number K4233 which is stamped on the breech, fore end block and rear sight. The bolt and wood have un-matching numbers. The rifle comes with an original British WW1 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the manufacturer 'Wilkinson' and King’s Crown GR together 1907 (pattern) and 8 18 (August 1918 date). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The blade is clean and its slab wood secured by correct screw bolts are undamaged. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. The leather has impressed maker mark ‘W’ (Wilkinson). All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23174:49 £975.00 |
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WW1 1914 & WW2 Era 1938 British WD BSA Co SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling & 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK 2012 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23265:6 - 23265:6 This is an excellent SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle that has seen service in both world wars. The rifle has all original woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The steel wrist strap is stamped ‘GR (King George Rex) with King’s Crown BSA Co 1938 SHT L.E III’. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. The stock has a London impressed roundel only partially visible and brass stock disc stamped ‘9.14 (September 1914 date) ‘9 DAC’ (most likely unit or regiment, further research required) & 97 (weapon number). Deactivated to UK specification in 2012 the rifle cocks & dry fires, the magazine can be removed and the magazine cut off moves. The rifle is serial number 35505 and has other unmatching numbers. The rifle comes with an original British Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped 1907 (pattern), has WD inspection marks and no readable maker or date marks. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and its slab wood secured by correct screw bolts are undamaged. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23265:6 £975.00 |
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**MINT**RARE**1990’s Cased Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes 1st Pattern, FS Commando Dagger With Etched W.E. Fairbairn Signature & FS Panel Blade. Sn 23278 - 23278 The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife is a double-edged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a brass or wooden foil grip. It was developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes in Shanghai based on ideas that the two men had while serving on the Shanghai Municipal Police in China before World War II. The F-S fighting knife was made famous during World War II when issued to British Commandos, the Airborne Forces, the Special Air Service (SAS) and many other units, especially for the Normandy landings in June 1944. The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This commemorative 1st pattern FS Commando dagger was most likely produced in the 1990’s to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the FS Fighting Knife. The knife is in superb near mint condition. The ricasso is etched on one side with panel ‘The FS Fighting Knife’. The reverse has the etched signature of ‘W.E. Fairbairn’. The 1st Pattern nickel plated handle and cross guard (numbered 179) retain their original plated finish. The full size dagger, 12” overall length, is contained in its quality black wood case with hinged lid and clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in felt. The felt is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The price for this near mint commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23278 £675.00 |
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**UNAVAILABLE**RARE**DESIRABLE**Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Parachutist’s (PPCLI) 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With Original Un-Issued Condition M45 Arm-Leg Leather Scabbard Rig. Sn 23276 - 23276 An original 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife or dagger. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced during WW2 in 1942 and continued to used by British commandos post war ( see page 61 & 62 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives By Flook). The hilt of this example has the correct flattened section stamped ‘PPCLI’ to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Parachutist’s. In Flook’s book ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives page 12, the author describes the existence of these knives becoming known when 2 were sold in auction during the 1980’s, one with a green painted hilt the same as ours. He also describes these knives and scabbards as being desirable by collectors. The dagger has 3rd pattern ribbed alloy handle with original green paint and undamaged blackened blade with medial ridge (blade 172mm length). It is complete with original M45 PPCLI pattern leather Arm-Leg Scabbard which allowed the scabbard to be worn on the calf or fore arm. The un-issued condition scabbard has a green painted external chape, leather retaining strap with press stud fastener, calf/ fore arm leather straps with buckles. This pattern of scabbard is illustrated & described on pages 13 & 15 of Flook’s book ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23276 £0.00 |
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**ORIGINAL**WW2 Era Nazi German ‘Air Protection Approved’ Hitler Youth (HJ) Decal Civil Defence M34 Gladiator Combat Helmet With Label & Rim Stamped 'RL-2-38/28', Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 23290 - 23290 During World War II, the Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend or HJ) became heavily involved in civil defence activities, particularly as the war progressed and Allied bombing intensified on the German home front. As adult manpower was drafted into the armed forces, HJ members, including boys as young as 14 or 15, were increasingly utilized to maintain essential services and support air raid precautions. This is an excellent, original Nazi German Hitler Youth (HJ) Decal Civil Defence M34 Gladiator Combat Helmet. The helmet has no dents & retains its original blue paint finish. The inner skirt of the helmet has printed letter transfer (illustrated, German text translates to ‘Distribution approved according To Air Protection Law Head size: 56 ‘UK size 6 7/8’) & is stamped 'RL-2-38/28' (most likely a production / batch number). The helmet features a nice original HJ decal. The decal has excellent colouring. The helmet is complete with original leather chin strap with buckle & leather liner. The liner is ink stamped with indistinct maker name cartouche (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23290 £375.00 |
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**ORIGINAL**WW2 Era Nazi German DAK Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) Double Decal Olive Green Tropenhelm Tropical Helmet With Chinstrap & Liner. Sn 23294 - 23294 This is an original WW2 era Nazi German DAK Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) Double Decal Tropenhelm Tropical Helmet as used by DAK troops in the Africa & Italy campaigns. One side of the green felt material covered hard helmet is mounted with its original metal shield badge with enamelled German National Tri-colours. The other side has the Nazi Army DAK metal shield badge with silver coloured ‘Eagle with Swastika’ on a black enamel back ground. The helmet is complete with clean leather sweatband, green cloth liner, leather trimmed brim which has service wear, vented crown and green leather chinstrap. The crown of the helmet has the correct brass vent. The leather sweatband has faint indistinct maker marks (illustrated). It is approx. UK size 6 ½. The price for this DAK piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23294 £395.00 |
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WW2 Era 1935 Pattern Puma Solingen, Nazi German Heer / Army Officer's Dagger & Scabbard. ED 3049 - ED 3049 A nice original, Nazi German Army Officer's Dagger set. The dagger has a clean blade and the ricasso is crisply marked with the Puma Solingen name & trademark. It has the correct distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and grooved 2 tone Brown / Orange hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate Oak leaf decorated pommel. The dagger has its original scabbard decorated with 'hammered' design and has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaves decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3049 (NB WW2 Era Bullion Hangers For Nazi German Heer (Army) Officer’s daggers are available separately on this website) £495.00 |
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**VERY RARE**ORIGINAL**WW2 1942 British 1st Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet With Fibre / Rubber Rim By BMB With Liner, Leather Chin Strap Harness & Camouflage Net Cover. Sn 23296 - 23296 This is an excellent, complete, original & very rare WW2 1942 dated 1st Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet (See page 92 of For King & Country By Glenn). 1st Pattern helmets featured a manganese steel shell with fibre/ rubber rim. They were only manufactured during 1942 but were worn throughout WW2. This helmet has no denting and is complete with correct fibre/ rubber rim, liner & black leather chin strap harness with chin cup. The helmet has its original green paint. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1942' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7 1/8'. The helmet comes with its original green net camouflage cover with draw string. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this very rare 1st Pattern Airborne jump helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 23296 £2,950.00 |
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1974 Dated British Final Stage Camouflaged Denison Smock By F. Fryer & Co Ltd Size 3. Sn 23271 - 23271 This is an original, final stage production British Camouflaged Denison Smock with elasticated cuffs, tail flap and correct full zip. The final stage of Denison Smock manufacture came about when a new stores system of sizing and logging came into use (see pages 159 & 163 of the book Denison by Wilson & Military Mode). It has a white cotton label marked 'D/73/560 Smock Denison Spec UK / ISC/ SC/C/3181A, Size 3 Height 5’6”-5’ 8” Breast 36”- 38” F. Fryer & Co Ltd’ together with 1974 date. All material is clean. The smock has some service wear with no tears or mothing. The correct elasticated cuffs and collar have some service related fraying and holes. The monkey tail is present. All zips and Newey stud fasteners are present and work correctly. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23271 £475.00 |
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