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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 14/07) **LARGE**Early 20th Century Sword Size Pesh-Kabz Choora / Khyber Afghan Knife With Tropical Hard Wood Scales, T- Section Blade & Rare To Find Original Scabbard. Sn 23497 - 23497
The Psh-Kabz or Choora is a type of Perso-Afghan knife (see page 494 of Stone's book 'A Glossary Of Arms & Armour'). The knives were typically used as a thrusting weapon, however their heavy blades also have considerable slicing performance and as such may also be used effectively with slashing or cutting strokes. During the British Colonial rule in India, the British frequently referred to all Afghan blades of this pattern collectively as "Afghan knives" or "Khyber knives", after the Khyber Pass that marked the transition from British India to the nation of Afghanistan. In India, manufacture of the pesh-kabz was centred in the northern city of Bhera, now part of Pakistan. During the First and Second Anglo-Afghan wars, the pesh-kabz was frequently the weapon of choice for finishing off wounded British and colonial troops, as the Afghan tribesmen did not take prisoners except for use as hostages. This is an original, large, sword size example of the pesh-kabz / choora form knife made some time in the early 20th Century. It has a heavy 19 ½” single edged T-Section blade (25 ½” overall). The blade is just under 2” wide at its broadest and the spine is 7mm thick at its widest. The blade has just age related staining & is sharp and undamaged. It has the correct curved pommel and finger guard. The grip frame has thick, grooved tropical hard wood scales secured by steel pins. The pommel of the grip frame has a small steel protrusion for wrist cord. The scales are intact and secure. The knife is complete with its original rare to find leather wrapped wood scabbard. All leather & stitching are intact. The scabbard has a large brass chape with hand tooled foliate decoration all around. The knife fits the open top scabbard snugly. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23497 (on shelf behind Bowies box)
£0.00

**RARE**WW1 Era British Officer's Private Purchase Pritchard Greener 1916 Patent Trench Fighting Bayonet For Webley MK VI .455 Service Revolvers With Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23498 - 23498
Designed by Lieutenant Arthur Pritchard of the British 3rd Royal Berkshire Regiment these bayonets were originally produced by the Arms Company W.W. Greener in Birmingham for Private Purchase by Officers serving on the Western Front. Constructed with a custom brass hilt which attaches to the standard .455 calibre Webley MK VI Revolver these weapons utilised the front portion of the "T" cross section French Gras Model 1874 Bayonets which were very available during WW1. This is an excellent Pritchard Greener bayonet, as with most surviving examples, made post WW1 using original WW1 parts found in the Greener factory when it closed. It has the correct brass hilt crisply stamped with the 1916 patent detail 'Patent No.17143/16'. It has the correct sprung steel locking catch incorporated into the cross guard. The ‘T’ form blade measures 8 ¼” length (just over 12 ½” overall). It is complete with steel scabbard and leather frog with belt strap loop & buckle. The price for this rare bayonet includes UK delivery. Sn 23498 (NB The deactivated WW1 Webley MK VI Revolver illustrated in the images is not included but is available separately on this website with holster & inert rounds stock number Sn 23410)**bayonet in British box 1**
£475.00

Late Victorian / Edwardian Era English J. Retlaw & Co (Aka Walter) Sheffield Bowie Knife With Solid Stag Antler Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Made Leather Scabbard. Sn 23479 - 23479
We cannot find the cutler J. Retlaw & Co in our books, however, internet resources indicate J. Retlaw & Co was a historic Sheffield manufacturer, most well-known during the late-19th and early-20th centuries for producing high-quality hunting, campaign, and stag-handled sheath knives. The name "Retlaw" is actually the surname "Walter" spelled backwards (period cutlers often attempted to boost sales by re-naming their knife brands). Because the company produced highly specialized or custom tools, information about the cutler's overarching corporate history is relatively scarce. However, historical auction and ethnographic collections (such as items held by the Pitt Rivers Museum) indicate their products were in circulation C1910). Today, vintage pieces by J. Retlaw & Co, particularly their stag-handled knives are considered highly collectible. This is a nice original Bowie signed J. Retlaw & Co Sheffield. It has undamaged solid stag antler hilt. The hilt has a solid brass finger guard and pommel cap. It has a 7” long single edged, clean steel bowie blade, signed on one side ‘J. Retlaw & Co Sheffield’. The spine is 2mm thick and the blade is just over 1 ½” broad at its widest. The Bowie measures just over 12 ¼” overall length. Its later bespoke made brown leather scabbard has belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this Bowie worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. Sn 23479 (in Bowies box)
£275.00

**MINT**Boxed, 1980’s West Germany FB Record (BARTHELMS, FRITZ) Record Jumbo .177 Calibre 'Top Lever' Air Pistol With Accessories. Sn 23483 - 23483
The Company FB Record was founded by Fritz Barthelms in 1948. Production of airguns began in the late 1960s. In the 1980s, the Record brand began to include more substantial and interesting air pistols. The strangely named Jumbo features one of the most interesting mechanisms in the airgun field, a very compact concentric piston design with 'top lever' cocking action. This is a near mint fully functioning example of the Record Jumbo. Its metal work retains its original finish. It has undamaged wood grips. The pistol is crisply marked by the manufacturer 'FB Record', 'Cal .177’ and 'Made In West Germany'. The pistol has a safety catch to the left side of the frame and it loads and fires with a strong spring action. The pistol is complete with its original green cardboard box sleeve with’ FB Record Jumbo’ detail and contoured polystyrene box with removable lid which snugly fits the pistol. Also included is a Dynamit Nobel pellet tin which contains a quantity of .177 calibre waisted lead pellets, wire cleaning brush and the pistol’s original illustrated instruction pamphlet. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 23483
£395.00

British Enfield Tower Ordinance Pattern 39 / P45 Extra Service .75 Calibre Percussion Musket. Sn 21821 - 21821
This is a British Ordnance Pattern 39/P45 Extra Service Percussion .75 calibre musket. The Pattern 39 musket was a conversion of flintlock musket parts to produce a percussion gun. The gun has a 39 inch smooth bore barrel with brass fittings and a lock plate with a percussion hammer which is marked TOWER with the crown over VR. The musket was previously classed by DeWitt Bailey as a P39, but new research classifies this type of musket as a P45 Extra Service Musket. The 39 inch barrel carries ordnance proof marks and the stock has the setter's up mark W. Powell stamped to the underside of the shoulder stock. There are also inspection marks on the stock behind the trigger guard and a feint WC on the woodwork next to the side plate. There is a BO stamp with a crowfoot stamped on the right hand side of the stock. The gun retains both of its sling swivels, one on the trigger guard and the other on the fore end. The guns 39” steel barrel’s bore has staining & residue consistent with age. The original woodwork has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The musket is fitted with a Lovell bayonet catch. The cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB as an antique musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21821
£950.00

Late 1700’s –Early 1800’s English Form Frosst & Sons 16 Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol. Sn 15716. Sn 15716 - 15716
This is an excellent 16 bore flintlock overcoat size pistol in the English form. It is 11 ½” overall with a 6” round steel blued barrel. The barrel’s smoothbore is has just staining and residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has black powder proofs and small brass bead fore sight. It has a blued stepped lock with swan neck hammer. The side plate is crisply signed ‘Frosst & Sons’ (an unusual spelling. A Birmingham Gunmaker, John Frost is recorded at Moland St and Snowhill between 1834 & 1842). It has a lovely walnut full stock with brass fittings including trigger guard with pineapple finial. It is complete with its original wood ramrod with brass end cap and steel worm. It's action works as it should. The metal and wood of the pistol have no damage. The price 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 15716
£1,395.00

1888 Dated WW1 Era Imperial German Army Spandau Model 1871/84 11.15 x 60R Obsolete Calibre Tube Magazine Bolt Action Service Rifle. Sn 21122 - 21122
The 11.15x60R calibre Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle with tube magazine was adopted as the Infanterie-Gewehr 71/84. The rifle was designed and manufactured by Paul Mauser and Wilhelm Mauser of the Mauser company. The rifles were issued to Infantry Regiments. This is an original example of the Mauser M1871/84. Its woodwork is all original & has the knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The metalwork is undamaged with even aged patina. The barrel’s bore is clean with well defined rifling. The breech is faintly marked 'Spandau' with Crown and Imperial proof/ inspection marks, model designation and 1888 date. The weapon has matching numbers 1662 on the barrel and breech. The bolt has un-matching number. The bolt action firing mechanism works as it should. It has a block and blade fore sight, ladder rear sight, bayonet lug, steel butt plate and sling swivels. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique obsolete calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21122
£1,250.00

Victorian, South Irish Yeomanry Officer's 'Walking Out' Heavy Cavalry Levee Sword by Hamburger Rogers & Co, London with Royal Cypher Etched Blade, Leather Knot & Scabbard. Sn 8295 - 8295
This is an attractive original, Victorian, South Irish Yeomanry Officer's 'Walking Out' Heavy Cavalry Levee Sword (small version) By Hamburger Rogers & Co, London with Etched Blade, leather Knot & Scabbard. The sword has a 35 1/2"" single edged blade with fuller (41 1/2" overall). The blade is clean and beautifully etched with stylised VR (Victoria Regina) Royal Cypher and foliate decorative panels on both sides. The ricasso is marked with inlaid quality inspection star at the ricasso and the reverse with the Hamburger Rogers & Co, King Street, Covent Garden WC' (London), manufacturer's name. The hilt is fitted with original leather washer. The back of the blade is stamped with a crisp serial number ' 4974'. The bowl knuckle guard is decorated with a void foliate design, and it is fitted with the brass Shamrock shaped badge of the South Irish Yeomanry (the stem of the shamrock is missing) and it has a chequered round pommel. Its fish skin grip with wire binding is in superb condition. The sword is fitted with original leather strap & knot & complete with its leather-bound scabbard with hanging strap. The scabbard retains its original finish and is undamaged. The sword fits snugly into the scabbard. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 8295.
£675.00

Victorian English Jackson Nottingham 18 Bore, Belted Ball, Percussion Deer Hunting / Sporting Rifle With Octagonal Barrel, Removable Brass Muzzle Stopper & Period Leather Sling. Sn 15815 - 15815
John Jackson was an English, Nottingham based Gunmaker recorded at 7 Church Gate, Low Pavement Nottingham between 1821 & 1866. The Gunmaker Samuel Jackson is recorded at the same premises 1866-1886 then at 7 & 9 Church Gate C1886 – 1912. This is an excellent black powder Deer hunting / sporting rifle by John or Samuel Jackson Nottingham. The rifle has a steel 30” octagonal barrel (46" overall) in 18 bore for lead belted ball. The muzzle has its original removable brass and cork stopper to prevent water from entering the barrel when being carried in the field. The stopper fits the muzzle snugly. The bore has well defined grooved rifling for belted ball. The bore has just staining consistent with age & use. The barrel has a gold band inlaid at the breech end and the action has a silver roundel inlaid. It has all original undamaged Walnut stock with steel butt plate which has an extended tang & foliate engraving. The stock has finely chequered wrist panels and is inlaid with a void German silver escutcheon. The stock has a polished horn fore end block. The large trigger guard for gloved hand has an extended tang and acanthus bud finial. It has a Dolphin hammer and the action plate has a crisp Deer & Stag in the field scene. It is also crisply marked by the manufacturer ‘Jackson Nottingham’. It is fitted with a German silver blade foresight & 3 leaf rear sights. It has sling swivels fitted with an original leather sling & original wood ramrod with brass end cap and tip which unscrews to reveal a steel worm. The rifle’s cocking & firing actions are crisp. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique black powder percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 15815
£1,450.00

WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Sword with Smith Signature ‘NOSHU SEKI JU HATTORI MASA HIRO SAKU’, Scabbard with Leather War Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 20599 - 20599
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 “A Type 98 Shin Gunto . This is a medium grade showa-To oil tempered blade made Seki arsenal using Yaki Ire process to produce its temperline (Hamon) not visible with rust. It is signed Kazu Uchi Mei, I think this means another man actually signed the Nakago, probably his job to sign for a lot of other arsenal smiths ‘‘NOSHU (province) SEKI (city) JU (living in) HATTORI (family name) MASA HIRO (art name) SAKU (made this)’. He is rated as making either low to medium grade Showa-To (nontraditional forged) or medium grade Gendaito (hand forged). This is a good example of his work but needs a polish to see what is in it. Saya is Honoki wood, leather covered for war service, used condition with a period reinforcing brass collar put on mouth of Saya. Tsuba good quality Gunto pattern with lots of gilt on it, also good quality Gunto mounts, some gilt and colour remaining. Ito wrap & fish skin good but skin shrunk revealing small gaps. Needing a sarute (knot loop) to complete it”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 66 cms. Total length 86 cms. He also translates the tang signature & describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20599
£1,295.00

UNIQUE**LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACE ATTRIBUTED** WW2 1940 German Luftwaffe Pilot Officer’s Visor Cap To Major Hans Hahn Knights Cross & Oak Leaves Recipient With Bullion Luftwaffe Eagle & National Cockade Badges. Sn 21968:1 - 21968:1
Nazi Luftwaffe Major Hans Hahn had been with the JG2 Richthofen since the beginning of WW2 and had been leading at first the 4th Staffel, later from October 1940 to November 1942 the IIIrd Gruppe. With his high victory score against the RAF he belonged to the most successful fighter pilots in the west. Kommandeur II./JG 54 in Russia on 1-11-1942. 100th Victory 26-1-1943. On 21-2-1943 because of engine trouble he had to force land behind the Russian lines and was a POW for the next 7 years which did not dampen his infectious ‘joie de vivre’. Total 560 missions, 108 confirmed victories, 36 unconfirmed victories. This information is documented in a research leaflet which accompanies the cap and can be seen in image 1. The leaflet has a copy of a period portrait of the Officer in Uniform. This is Major Hahn’s superb original Nazi German Luftwaffe Officer’s visor cap (Luftwaffe cap variations and insignia are illustrated in Chapter 5 of ‘The Collector’s Guide To Cloth Third Reich Military Headgear’ by Wilkins). Made of Fliegerblau (Flier’s Blue) material it has the correct ribbed black Rayon headband. The front of the cap is mounted with the correct bullion Luftwaffe Eagle with Swastika & Winged Oak Leaves wreath with central National Cockade Badge. The material has no mothing or damage and is clean. The cap has a patent leather visor and bullion rope straps secured to white metal bosses. The cap has its original leather sweatband and cloth liner. The liner and sweatband have minor service wear & it retains its original clear cellophane panel on the crown. Beneath the panel are ink stamped ‘1940’ date and size ‘57’ (UK Size 7). There are no visible maker marks. The inside of the sweatband is ink marked with the famous fighter pilot’s name ‘H. Hahn’. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this excellent Nazi Luftwaffe piece to a distinguished fighter ace includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:1 (in 21968 collection box under bench office)
£1,745.00

**VERY RARE**SOLID SILVER**WW2 Era Nazi German Waffen SS Generals Leather Coat Totenkopf Death’s Head Skull & Cross Bones Button With RZM 63 (SteinHauer & Luck, Ludenscheid) & SS Runes Marks. Sn 21968:3 - 21968:3
This is an original solid silver (tested) Totenkopf Skull Button of the quality and size that would have adorned a Nazi SS general’s leather coat (illustrated in image 1 is a period black and white image of the infamous Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler a leading member of the Nazi Party together with other high ranking SS Officer’s all wearing the type of leather coat that would have been mounted with these type of quality buttons. The button is 35mm diameter and weighs a hefty 26 grammes. The front has cast Waffen SS skull and crossbones on a stippled background. The rear has alug and roundels ‘SS’ runes, ‘RZM’ & ‘63’ which is the Nazi manufacturer code for SteinHauer & Luck, Ludenscheid. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this very rare Nazi piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:3 (in 21968 collection box under bench office)
£1,100.00
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