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*ANCIENT 1668 DATED & SUPREME MASTER SMITH SIGNED BLADE* Japanese WW2 Wakizashi Short Sword By ‘Naga Sone Okisato Nyudo Ko-Tetsu’ With Edo Period Iron Tsuba, Original Hand Written WW2 Gurkha 1945 Presentation Information Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn - 23803:8 This Wakizashi with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states ‘Antique blade, wakizashi sword carried in the second world war. Blade looks shinto period dark black rust on nakago & mounted at least twice. File marks nearly eroded away. The signature is a very famous, highly rated smith: Naga Sone Okisato Nyudo Ko-Tetsu, a priest to be! Dated May 1668. Blade bright but not in polish. Scratched and faded hamon. Also has some faults (kizu) and blister. References: markus sesko book on swordsmiths pages 393/394/395/396. Lots of information. Rated as saijo saku (supreme made), master. Hawley's list of swordsmiths, page 251. Rated at 200 points (average points 138). Nihon to koza, afu watson translation. Pages 72, 74, 76 and 183/184/185 for genuine tang rubbings (oshigata). See shinto benji book for more oshigata. This needs signature authenticating in Japan! Koshirae: saya - wood covered with black leather, field service use, good condition. Tsuba - round black iron, depicts a man by a river in rain with a large rain hat. Nice edo period patina. Tsuka is gunto pattern with dirty ito binding complete and intact. Iron plain kashira with quality Fuchi of cloud dragon, signed mune not translated. Needs further research. Has plain brown officer's tassel used by admin personnel and navy 1944 period swords. Original label with history and provenance. ‘from wing commander r.a. Woodley, 1982 killigrew street falmouth. Presented to woodley by Lt. Col. NFB Shaw d.s.o., 3rd batt gurkha rifles, raf avadi, south india, 1945. Near habrasi (chennai). On other side blade 57cm signed Kotetsu signed fuchi original knot’. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 57cm. Total length just under 72cms. He also translates the tang signature and date, describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images and states the original label needs further research to verify the history of this interesting sword. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23803:8 £1,450.00 |
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*RARE*NAMED & ATTRIBUTED WW2 CAPT WATKIN ROYAL DECCAN HORSE KIA 1945 FAMILY REMEMBERANCE SWORD WITH SILVER PRESENTATION PLATE *WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘Kane Tushi Kori Wo Saku’ Scabbard & Expert Assessment. - 23803:9 A rare original WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang & poignant silver family presentation remembrance plate. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. The notes state “a type 98 shin gunto officers sword with leather field service cover over wood scabbard / saya with slip on hanging ring (ashi) in reasonable condition, missing its fastening studs at mouth of saya *a rare presentation sword* with slip on silver sleeve stitching around the leather cover, stating ‘presented to major general sir fredrick g. Watkin c.b., d.s.o., m.c. Colonel of the royal deccan horse by the officers of his regiment in honour of captain f.c.n.g. Watkin killed in action meiktila burma 14 march 1945 a sad reminder of the cost in lives of war’. The blade of this sword is a standard medium quality showa-to oil quenched sword, from an arsenal with brass hand guard (tsuba) no gilt left, metal & leather seppa. Tsuka has gunto mounts, two cherry blossom menuki, not fitted with a safety catch, had leather retaining strap (missing), also missing knot & loop (sarute). One, in the field repair to binding to stop unravelling. A well carried sword. An interesting relic of war with poignant silver remembrance plaque of a life lost”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He measures the cutting edge as 63 cm, total length 86 cm and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in the images. The price for this rare remembrance sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 23803:9 £2,200.00 |
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*MINT*WW2 1942 Dated Nazi German Portuguese Contract, Steyr MP 34 9mm Sub Machine Gun With Sling, 4 Magazines Leather 3 Magazine Carrier, Tool Pouches With Tools**EARLY UK 1994 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES*Sn 23821 - 23821 This is a near mint WW2 1942 dated, 9mm, Steyr MP 34 SMG set. This weapon has all original metal and wood furniture. An unusual feature of these weapons is the charger guide on top of magazine feed way which allows the magazine to be fitted vertically underneath to facilitate loading, then removed and fitted horizontally for firing. The weapon is date marked 1942 together with Portuguese Crest ( MP34 SMGs were supplied to Portugal by Nazi Germany) & Nazi Waffenamt (all illustrated). The frame and stock are stamped with matching numbers '2860'. It has an adjustable tangent rear sight, winged fore sight, steel butt plate with trap, sling swivels fitted with period leather sling and has 4x 32 round stick magazines. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1994 the weapon cocks and dry fires and the magazines can be inserted and removed. The MP 34 is complete with an original brown leather magazine carrier pouch in excellent condition. The carrier for 3 magazines has belt loops to the rear. The SMG also comes with 2 original leather parts / tool pouches in very good condition both of which contain original parts / tools (illustrated). One pouch has its original leather shoulder strap, the other is folding wallet type and is secured to the larger pouch by string. The price for this excellent original WW2 MP34 set includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23821 £2,200.00 |
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*QUALITY*1816-1821 J. Richard Evans London Retailed 12 Bore Percussion Blunderbuss Coaching Pistol With Brass Cannon Barrel & Folding Bayonet. Sn 23826 - 23826 J. Richard Evans also recorded as Evens and Ivans owned a wholesale shooting tackle and gun warehouse at 48 Cannon Street London between 1816 & 1821 (see page 157 of Brown's book British Gunmakers Vol.1). This is a quality made blunderbuss percussion Pistol With Brass Cannon Barrel & Folding Bayonet retailed by J.Richard Evans. These types of pistol were favoured by Coach drivers to defend against Highwaymen attack. It is 13 ½” overall with bayonet closed and has a 7 ¼” brass cannon barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. It has its original undamaged walnut stock inlaid with void brass shield escutcheon & brass fittings including trigger guard with Pineapple finial & ram rod flutes. The Dolphin hammer and action have light foliate engraved decoration. The pistol’s cocking and firing actions work crisply. The action is signed ‘J.R Evans’. The barrel has crisp black powder proofs. The top of the barrel at the muzzle is fitted with a 5 ¼” triangular folding bayonet. The tip of the bayonet is released from the top of the action by pulling a securing lug backward the bayonet then springs forward and is secured to lug on top of the barrel at the muzzle by a locking catch. The bayonet is released for folding back into closed position by a steel press button on the bayonet. The pistol is complete with ebonised wood ram rod which has a brass end cap. The price for this quality made pistol worthy of further research 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 23826 £1,450.00 |
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East India Company .75” Musket Bore Flintlock Musket. Sn 23834 - 23834 This is an early East India Company flintlock musket fitted with a ring necked cock. The gun measures 55 inches in length with a 39 inch round steel barrel with a block foresight doubling as a bayonet lug. The original flintlock lock plate is retained by a flat brass side plate together with 2 steel screws. The lockplate is stamped with the EIC rampant lion and an inspection mark of a crown over 3. The barrel has a nice smooth patina finish and is stamped with three marks, a viewing mark, an East India mark, a final proof mark and 1. The gun has an original stock which is in good condition ad has three brass ramrod pipes retaining an original flat headed iron ramrod. The musket has a brass furniture including a flat side plate retained by a screw which is stamped RTM 85, trigger guard, butt plate and nose cap. The metal work has nice smooth even patina throughout and the barrel has staining and residue consistent with age and use. the mucket retains its original oron sling swivels. The action cocks as it should. The price includes UK delivery. As an antique musket no licence is required to own this antique musket in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23834 £1,375.00 |
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**James Bond Movie Connections**MINT**Post 1950’s Boxed German, Walther PPK 7.65 mm Semi Automatic Pistol **UK 2010 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23820 - 23820 In the James Bond Movie franchise the Walther PPK quickly became 007’s unmistakable cinematic identity and at some point a PPK has been used by most actors to play 007. In the 1950s, Walther produced the PPK-L, which was a light-weight variant of the PPK. The PPK-L differed from the standard, all steel PPK only in that it had an aluminium alloy frame. This is a near mint boxed German Walther PPK-L semi-auto pistol in 7.65mm. It has all of its original blue finish and correct lightweight alloy frame. It's brown plastic Walther banner grips are undamaged. The left side of the pistol's slide is stamped with the Walther banner and 'Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do Modell PPK-L-Kal. 7.65 mm'. The weapon is stamped with a number of proof/inspection marks. It is stamped with serial number '506439' on the right side of the frame. The pistol is fitted with lanyard bar and complete with magazine stamped with the Walther Banner and calibre detail. Deactivated to UK specification in 2010 the pistol cocks and dry fires in both single & double action and the magazine can be removed. The pistol comes with original Walther banner cardboard retail box, with removeable lid. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23820 £1,250.00 |
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**RARE**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**French 1808 Dated Model 1807 Tulle Arsenal Naval Flintlock .69” Calibre Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings, Belt Bar & Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23833 - 23833 A scarce French Model 1807 military flintlock Naval officer's pistol manufactured at the Imperial Tulle Military arsenal dated 1808 from the time of the Napoleonic Wars (C1790-1815). It has a rounded brass military skull-crusher cudgel butt-cap, matching brass military style trigger-guard, fore-end block and side-plate. The action is in excellent working order & is complete with its original iron ramrod. This type of heavy calibre flintlock pistol were carried by French Naval officers during the era of the Napoleonic campaigns of the late 18th-early 19th century. The pistol has its all original Walnut stock with regulation brass fittings. The wood and brass have several inspection marks including 1808 dated ‘EF’ (Empire Francais) roundel. The wood is all original with just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The lock plate is signed with ‘Tulle Arsenal’ detail and inspection marks. It has a brass pan and heavy military cock fitted with flint. The 8” un-sighted barrel in the white has inspection marks and has model detail ‘1807’. It measures 14 ¾” overall. The pistol’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and service use. The pistol cocks & dry fires crisply. This is a fine example of this model of pistol, substantial and well made. 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 part of a collection or display. Sn 23833 £1,375.00 |
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British, WW1, 1917 Dated, SMLE Rifle Webbing Sling by Warring’s (Waring & Gillow Ltd). Sn 23829 - 23829 This is an original WW1, 1917 dated webbing sling for the British service SMLE rifle by Waring’s (Waring & Gillow Ltd). The sling is made of webbing with brass ends, each riveted to the sling with copper rivets. the sling attachments to the rifle are made of steel. One of the brass ends is stamped WARING’S 1917 (date). The Waring’s stamp is from the famous furniture makers Waring & Gillow Limited who manufactured wooden and textile items in WW1. There are traces of black stencilling to the sling as illustrated. The sling is in a good used condition with wear from service use. The price for this scarce WW1 SMLE rifle sling includes U.K. delivery. Sn 23829 £225.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare And Original German Type 1916 German Fused Stick Grenade with Greased Paper Sealer for the Ignitor Cord. O 2239 - O 2239 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a rare and original German Fused Stick Grenade type 1916 ‘potato masher stick grenade’. This grenade is an early example of the type 1916 grenade utilising the explosive canister off the earlier fused stick grenade with automatic igniter 1916. The 75mm diameter by 108mm steel body has a cap held on by two bayonet lugs and two steel fold over lugs each held on by four bend over tabs on the lid. The steel belt hook is held on by two rivets. The wooden throwing shaft at the base has a waxed paper and wax seal to seal the pull chord which does not have the ceramic pull ring fitted. The sticks has a threaded steel collar held on by four domed headed screws and is stamped 5 ½ Sekunden (5 ½ seconds delay) E.L.B and a manufacturers sunburst monogram. See German Grenades of The Great War by Patrice Delahomme, with the article on ‘fused stick grenade, Type 1916’. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2239 £475.00 |
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NORTHERN IRELAND TROUBLES ERA**British WD 1960 BSA (UB) L1A1 7.62mm Calibre Self Loading Rifle (SLR) With Wood Furniture, Sling & L1A3 WD Bayonet With Scabbard & 10 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of Ammunition**UK/EU 2004 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS** Sn 23824 - 23824 The British version of the successful Belgium FN FAL Self Loading Rifle (SLR) was designated L1A1 and manufactured by Enfield, Birmingham Small Arms (BSA), Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) and ROF Fazakerley. They were also made under licence in Australia by Lithgow. The 7.62x51mm NATO calibre, L1A1 SLR served the British and Australian Armed Forces from 1954 until approximately 1994. The L1A1 saw service in all major theatres of War during that period including The Suez Crisis, Malayan Emergency, Aden, Vietnam, Cambodia, The Northern Ireland Troubles & Rhodesian Bush War to the Falklands and Gulf Wars. This BSA marked example of the L1A1 has excellent metal work and wood furniture throughout. It is complete with correct hinged carry handle, winged fore sight, flip up rear sight, bayonet lug, sling swivels fitted with webbing sling and alloy butt plate with trap. The frame has BSA ‘UB’ mark alongside ‘60’ (1960 date). It is stamped ‘Rifle 7.62mm L1A1’ and is serial number A-91715. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2004 the weapon’s slide and trigger move and the magazine can be removed. The SLR comes with a period British correct all steel construction L1A3 bayonet & scabbard. The metal is un-damaged and retains much original blackened finish to the hilt. The clean fullered 8” drop point blade has no damage. The grips are marked with L1A3 model designation and stores numbers. The metal scabbard is undamaged and has the correct frog locket. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23824 £1,975.00 |
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*RARE, EASTERN FRONT NAZI CAPTURED & CONVERTED FOR GERMAN MP40 SMG MAGAZINES*WW2 1943 Russian Tula Arsenal PPSh 41, 7.65 x 25 mm Calibre Sub Machine Gun With Nazi German MP40 Box Magazine & Original Russian Drum Magazine Fitted With 1 Inert Round. - 23825 The impetus for the development of the Russian PPSh came partly from the Winter War against Finland, where the Finnish army employed the Suomi machine pistol as a highly effective tool for close-quarter fighting in forests or built-up urban areas. The Soviet weapon was developed during WW2 in mid-1941 and was produced in a network of factories in Moscow. This is a rare to find WW2 1943 Russian Tula Arsenal PPSh 41, 7.65 x 25 mm Calibre Sub Machine Gun, Nazi Captured & Converted For German MP40 Smg Magazines for issue to German troops fighting on the Eastern front. The converted breach is Waffenant and fitted with a removable Nazi marked German MP40 Box Magazine. The magazine is Waffenamt and has MP40 designation. The gun comes with an original Russian ppsh Drum Magazine Fitted With 1 Inert Deactivated Round In an original Webbing Magazine Carrier Pouch (the round is fixed in place). The magazine carrier has a flap cover with leather retaining strap and metal buckle. The rear of the carrier has 2 belt loops (NB due to the Nazi conversion, the drum magazine does not fit the SMG) . The wood and metalwork throughout are very good. It has a shrouded fore sight, swivel rear sight and has a steel butt plate with trap. The stock and vented barrel shroud have sling anchors fitted with webbing sling. The top of the frame is date stamped '1943' date together with number '8085’ which is repeated on the wood. The breech also has the Russian Tula arsenal ‘Star’ mark. Deactivated to UK / EU specification in 2003 the weapon’s slide and trigger move and the MP 40 magazine can be inserted & removed. The price for this rare Nazi captured & converted piece includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23825 £1,495.00 |
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Post 1952 Indonesian Special Forces Command (KOPASSUS: Komando Pasukan Khusus) “TNI AD" (Army Property: Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat) Fairbairn Sykes Type FS Fighting knife & KOPASSUS Scabbard. Sn 23822 - 23822 The Indonesian Special Forces Command (KOPASSUS/ Komando Pasukan Khusus) has a deep, historic connection to the British Fairbairn-Sykes (F-S) fighting knife. The weapon is so central to their identity that it is featured prominently on the KOPASSUS insignia on their red berets, as well as on their upper-arm uniform patches. When the elite unit was first founded in April 1952 (initially called Kesko TT-III, and later KOPASSANDHA before becoming KOPASSUS), they were initially ssued surplus British Third-Pattern F-S knives. The unit was created in 1952 and has gained fearsome and infamous reputation particularly during its operations in East Timor. The marking “TNI AD" (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat) identifies weapons as Indonesian Army property (see pages 214-216 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original Indonesian special forces FS type fighting knife. This example has an undamaged blackened alloy handle with correct knurled bands similar to those found on USA Vietnam era variants. It has a 171mm clean, sharp blackened steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is marked on one side with Kopassus insignia and the reverse with Indonesian army property mark ‘TNI AD’. The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard with integral belt loop retaining strap with lug fastener and wire belt hanger. The front of the frog has ‘Kopassus insignia. All leather & stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23810 (fs box) Sn 23822 £345.00 |
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