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**VERY RARE**ONE OF ONLY 14,500** 1st Series, 1st Type, 1950-1954 B.S.A. Club Airsporter .177 Calibre, Under Lever, 'EA' Prefix Serial Number Air Rifle With 1946 Patent Number 607.045 For Piston Head Improvement. Sn 23484:77 - 23484:77
An excellent condition1st Series, 1st Type, B.S.A, Club Airsporter .177 Calibre Air Rifle, the fore runner of the BSA Airsporter MK1 Air Rifle. It is serial number EA 12776 which dates it to between 1950-1954. Only 14,500 Club Airsporters were manufactured (see Page 47 of Hillers Book 'A Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The trigger block is stamped 'Patent Nos 607.045' (This patent for the cone shaped piston head and head chamber was applied for in 1946 and granted in 1947). The woodwork and metal work are all original & in excellent undamaged condition. The metal retains its original blue finish with just small areas of rubbing. The left side of the stock is nicely impressed with the winged BSA legend. It is under lever cocking and has a shrouded ramp foresight & adjustable dial rear sight. Its loading and firing actions work as they should with a strong spring action. The price for this very rare Club Airsporter in excellent condition 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 23484:77
£595.00

**MINT**BSA Stutzen Airsporter .22 Calibre Under Lever Air Rifle With Nikko Stirling Silver Crown 6x40 WA Telescopic Sight & Leather Sling. Sn 23536 - 23536
The Under Lever Stutzen Airsporter was introduced by the Birmingham Small Arms Company in 1985. This is a near mint example in .22 calibre. It measures 39 ½” overall with a 14 ½” barrel. The rifle has a beautiful full stock with contoured cheek piece and rosewood fore end cap. The stock has a finely chequered wrist for grip and is fitted with sling swivel lugs and a rubber recoil pad the end of which bears the BSA stacked rifles logo. The weapon's barrel is stamped 'BSA Guns England .22 Cal' also with the BSA stacked rifles logo. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the serial number 'GR03783'. The bore is clean with crisp rifling. It is fitted with a shrouded blade fore sight. The weapon's metal work and blue finish is in excellent undamaged condition. The weapon loads and fires crisply with a strong spring action. It is fitted with a Nikko Stirling Silver Crown 6x40 WA Telescopic Sight. The optics of the sight are excellent and it has plastic lens covers with elasticated retaining cord. The rifle is also fitted with a quality leather sling. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Rifle the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 23536
£950.00

**LARGE**Post 1952 Wilkinson Sword London Scottish Highland Regiments German Silver Mounted Dirk With Queens Crown Pommel Cap & Scabbard With Patent Leather Belt Hanger. Sn 23484:78 - 23484:78
This is an excellent, large, Scottish Highland Regiments Dirk. The impressive dirk has an 11 ¾” spear point blade. The blade is just under 1 ¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 5mm thick at its widest. The dirk measures 17 ¼” overall. One side of the blade is nicely signed ‘Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London Made In England’ and has their crossed swords trademark. It has a bulbous hand carved woven effect Oak handle decorated with brass studs, large ornate German silver ferrule and Pommel cap with embossed Queens Crown. The leather covered wood scabbard is excellent and undamaged. The German silver scabbard mounts bear embossed Scottish Thistle badges. The rear of the throat mount has a fixed belt hanger/ frog bar which is mounted with a patent leather belt hanger with metal buckle. The rear of the leather hanger has hand etched descriptive information (illustrated). The price for this superb piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:78 (in FS box)
£575.00

Victorian Irish Police Bog Oak Wooden Truncheon / Staff With Hand Carved Shamrocks & Harp. Sn 23484:79 - 23484:79
Bog Oak, much like Brown Oak, is not a specific species, but is rather a term that designates oak that has been buried in a peat bog, sometimes for several hundreds of years. The anaerobic conditions of the bog protect the wood from decay, while the acidic water contains tannins, which stain the wood a dark brown to almost black. This is an excellent Victorian Irish Police Hand Carved Bog Oak Wooden Truncheon / Staff. This heavy truncheon measures 12 ½” overall. For its whole length and around its circumference the staff is deeply hand carved with, Leaves, Shamrocks and Harp designs. The grip section which is holed for wrist cord has a hand carved diamond shaped pattern to assist grip. The tip of the staff is decorated with a hand carved shamrock. The price for this Victorian Irish Bog Oak Police truncheon / staff includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:79
£195.00

**SCARCE & DESIRABLE**Pre 1961 QEII British WD Scottish Seaforth Highlanders Staff Sergeants / Officer’s Basket Hilt Broadsword With Etched & Blued Panels Blade & Scabbard. Sn 23484:80 - 23484:80
The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, mainly associated with large areas of the northern Highlands of Scotland. The regiment existed from 1881 to 1961, and saw service in World War I and World War II, along with many smaller conflicts. In 1961 the regiment was amalgamated with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders to form the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), which merged, in 1994, with the Gordon Highlanders to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons). This later joined the Royal Scots Borderers, the Black Watch, the Royal Highland Fusiliers and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders to create the present Royal Regiment of Scotland. This is an original Highland regiment’s Staff Sergeants / Officer’s basket hilt broadsword to the Seaforth Highlanders made during the reign of QEII, before 1961 when the Regiment merged with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. It is similar in form to those illustrated 187-195 of Swords Of The British Army by Robson. The Scottish basket hilt Broadsword has become one of the most sought after swords for collectors (see page 35 of World Swords by Withers). The sword measures 38” overall with a 31 ½” double edged fullered blade which has etched & blued panels of Thistles and other foliate devices on both sides. One side has Queen’s crown ER II Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Queen Elizabeth II Regina). The etching also features the Stag’s Head above banner Regimental badge & motto of the Seaforth Highlanders “CUIDICH ’N RIGH” (Gaelic “Help the King”). The ricasso has ordnance acceptance star and roundel. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. It has the correct medieval appearance basket hilt with wire wrapped fish skin bound wood handle, nickel plate fittings, flat cross guard, ribbed ferrule and bell shaped pommel cap with holed ball end. Its fish skin handle is tight and undamaged as is its full ‘heart design’ pierced steel basket hilt with original leather lining and ribbon. The hilt is fitted with its original red tassel. The sword is complete with original steel scabbard with ball end and 2 steel hanging rings. The scabbard is undamaged with no dents. The price for this sought after sword with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:80
£1,200.00

**MINT**German Weihrauch HW80K Hull Cartridge Import .177 Calibre Break Action Hunting Air Rifle With Sound Moderator / Silencer & Nikko Stirling 3-9x50 AO Mountmaster Telescopic Sight & Sling. Sn 23484:81 - 23484:81
The Weihrauch name has been associated with solid build quality and reliability for many years. Introduced in the 1990’s the HW80 transformed the hunting rifle market. The air rifles were available as the HW80 (full size) and HW80K with shorter barrel. This is a near mint Weihrauch HW80K in .177 calibre. The rifle has a 19” barrel fitted with sound moderator, Telescopic sight & quality leather sling. It measures 45” overall. It has superb woodwork with chequered grip panels and rubber shoulder recoil pad. The metal work retains all of its original blueing and the top of the air cylinder is grooved for telescopic sight. The barrel block is marked with model and calibre detail (illustrated in image 2). It is serial number '2401656' and is marked by the British importers ‘Hull Cartridge’ (partially obscured by the forward sling swivel). The rifle cocks loads and fires with a strong spring action. It is fitted with a Nikko Stirling 3-9x50 AO Mountmaster Telescopic Sight. The sight has manufacturer and magnification detail (illustrated) & the optics are excellent. The scope has see through shaded plastic lens protector covers with elasticated retaining cords. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. Sn 23484:81
£575.00

**MINT**BLANK FIRING**Italian Pietta Colt Model 1873 Army Peacemaker Buntline .380 (9mm) Blank Calibre Single Action Six Shot Revolver With Blue & Colour Case Hardened Finish. Sn 23484:82 - 23484:82
The Colt M1873 Single Action Army/ Peacemaker was a single action revolver designed for the U.S. Government by Colt. The revolvers were adopted as the U.S. Army standard military service revolver until 1892 and were favoured by Early Law Enforcement Officers. The Colt Buntline Special was a long-barreled variant of the Colt Single Action Army revolver, which Stuart N. Lake described in his best-selling but largely fictionalized 1931 biography, Wyatt Earp: Frontier Marshal. According to Lake, the dime novelist Ned Buntline commissioned the production of five Buntline Specials. Lake described them as extra-long Colt Single Action Army revolvers. The Colt design lives on today in the form of quality firearms quality blank firing pistols true to the original Colt pistols, made in a variety of calibres from Italian manufacturers such as Pedersoli, Uberti, Pietta and Euroarms. This large frame Pietta Colt Buntline blank firing .380 / 9mm blank calibre revolver is side gate loading and has a captive ejector rod. The pistol retains all of its original blue & colour case hardened factory finish. It has undamaged wood grips. It has a 7 ½” barrel with blade foresight and the rear sight is a groove on top of the cylinder frame. The pistol measures 13” overall. The barrel is marked ‘.380’(blank calibre) & by the maker ‘Pietta Made In Italy’). The pistol has 1871 -1872 patent detail as found on original Colt revolvers. The pistols serial number is E140171 which is stamped on the underside of the frame. The pistol is correctly side venting and has off set cylinders. Its loading, firing action & ejecting mechanisms work correctly. The price for this attractive large frame piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:82
£495.00

**MINT**BLANK FIRING**ORNATE FACTORY NICKEL PLATED**Italian Pietta Colt Model 1873 Army Peacemaker .380 (9mm) Blank Calibre Single Action Six Shot Revolver. Sn 23484:83 - 23484:83
The Colt M1873 Single Action Army/ Peacemaker was a single action revolver designed for the U.S. Government by Colt. The revolvers were adopted as the U.S. Army standard military service revolver until 1892 and were favoured by Early Law Enforcement Officers. The Colt design lives on today in the form of firearms quality blank firing pistols true to the original Colt pistols, made in a variety of calibres from Italian manufacturers such as Pedersoli, Uberti, Pietta and Euroarms. This Pietta Colt Peacemaker blank firing .380 / 9mm blank calibre revolver is side gate loading and has a captive ejector rod. The pistol retains all of its original factory nickel plate finish and has superb, ornate tooled decoration to the metal work. It has undamaged ivory hue grips. It has a 5 ¼” barrel with blade foresight and the rear sight is a groove on top of the cylinder frame. The pistol measures 11 ½” overall. The barrel is marked ‘Blank Fire Only .380 Calibre ’(9mm Blank) & by the maker ‘Pietta Made In Italy’). The pistols serial number is E27778 which is stamped on the underside of the frame. The pistol is correctly downward venting and has off set cylinders. Its loading, firing action & ejecting mechanisms work correctly. The price for this attractive piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:83
£495.00

WW1 Era British WD 1897 Pattern Watson & Gillot Sheffield Infantry Officer’s Sword With King George V Guard, Etched Blade, Leather Officer’s Cord & Acorn Knot, Leather Covered Field Service Scabbard & Sam Browne Leather Frog. Sn 23484:84 - 23484:84
This is an original British 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with Cord Acorn Knot scabbard and frog. These swords were a great improvement on previous patterns with better protection to the hand through its ¾ basket hilt (see page 179 of World Swords by Withers & pages 165-167 of Swords of the British Army by Robson). The sword has a 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers and measures 39” overall. The blade is clean. The ricasso has the makers name Watson & Gillot Sheffield together with heraldic Arms. The reverse has the correct ordnance acceptance proof star & original leather hilt washer. Both sides of the blade have foliate etched panels and heraldic arms together with King’s crown and royal cypher ‘GRV’ (King George V Rex). It has the full nickel plated 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with Crown GR V device. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin covered grip with wire binding in excellent condition. The hilt is fitted with Leather Officer’s Cord & Acorn Knot. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The scabbard has a German silver throat mount & is fitted with Sam Browne Pattern leather frog that has 2 belt loops and buckles. All leather & stitching are clean and intact. The price for this nice complete WW1 era sword set includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:84
£645.00

WW2 Era Nazi German Army Officer's Dress Sword, Lion’s Head Pommel With Red Jewelled Eyes, Scabbard & Officer’s Bullion Cord With Portepee. Sn 23484:85 - 23484:85
This is a very good original WW2 period Nazi German Army Officer's Dress Sword. Our brass hilt example has the Nazi National Emblem ‘Eagle with outstretched wings & Swastika’ on the langet and a plain shield on the reverse langet. It has a flat knuckle bow decorated with Oak Leaves and undamaged ribbed grip. The grip strap and ferrule are also adorned with oak leaves decoration. It’s Lion’s head pommel has original red jewelled eyes. The sword measures 36 ¾” overall and it has a 31 ¾” single edged, curved, fullered blade. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. Both sides of the blade have faint indistinct maker and retailer marks hidden under the langets (un-readable but illustrated in the images). The hilt is fitted with Officer’s bullion cord With bullion portepee. The sword is complete with its original polished steel scabbard with 2 steel hanging rings. The scabbard has just one small dent in the mid-section consistent with service wear. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:85
£595.00

**MAHDIST WAR ERA (1881-99)**Victorian British WD Mole Birmingham Egyptian Forces Contract Pattern 1827 Rifle Brigade Type Officer's Sword With Etched Blade, Cord With Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 23484:86 - 23484:86
The Mahdist War 1881–1899 was fought between the Mahdist Sudanese, led by Muhammad Ahmad bin Abdullah, who had proclaimed himself the "Mahdi" of Islam (the "Guided One"), and the forces of the Khedivate of Egypt, initially, and later the forces of Britain. In that era the British had control of and trained the Egyptian army, supplying them with arms before becoming involved in the conflict themselves. This is an original 1827 Pattern type Officer’s sword made by Mole Birmingham, British ordnance proofed then supplied to Egypt to support their war effort. The sword has an undamaged 31 ½” blade (37” overall) with partial fullers. The blade is etched on both sides with foliate panelsand has a crest with crescent moon and what looks like Egyptian script on a shield. The blade also has the British ordnance proof acceptance roundel on one side & is signed by the maker ‘Mole Birmingham’. It has a brass voided full knuckle guard similar to the British 1827 pattern and has the same badge as features on the blade forming part of the guard & folding langet on one side. It has a wire bound fish skin grip in excellent condition. The hilt is fitted with Officer’s Cord With Portepee. It is complete with steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings, fixed belt bar and shoe. The scabbard has just a few small dents consistent with service wear. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:86
£975.00

Post 1952 QE II British WD Pattern 1827 Royal Navy Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade Bullion Cord, Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 23484:87 - 23484:87
This is a very good British WD Royal Navy Officer’s Sword and Scabbard. The sword has a clean single edged straight blade which is 32” in length (37 ¾”overall) with central fullers. Both sides of the blade have blued and etched panels including foliate decoration, Queen’s Crown ER (Elizabeth II Regina) & Queen’s Crown with Royal Navy fouled anchor device. The blade has no maker marks. The blade has etched and ‘Star’ proof mark. It has a brass Lions head with mane pommel and grip strap & full knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Queen’s Crown and fouled anchor motif. One side of the guard has a small hinged folding langet which, when folded flat fastens to a pin on the throat mount of its scabbard and holds the sword securely in place. The hilt’s fish skin grip with bullion wire binding is undamaged. Attached to the guard is its original bullion cord and portepee. The cord has some service wear. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:87
£495.00
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