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**RARE**WW2 1942 King’s Crown Air Ministry & WD Marked Nickel Plated Brass RAF Airfield Scramble Bell By ‘ST’. Sn 20085 - 20085
This is an original, rare, WW2 RAF Air Field Scramble Bell With original Striker. The bell is 10 ¾” tall and the bell mouth is 10 ½” diameter. It is complete with original iron striker fitted with plaited rope cord and works perfectly with a loud deep resonance. There is a wear ring on the inside of the bell which corresponds to the point of contact with the striker. The top of the bell has the correct Crown shape. The crown has WD arrow mark and manufacturer mark ‘ST’. The body of the bell is crisply marked with 'King’s Crown' above 'A.M.' (Air Ministry) & dated '1942'. The nickel finish has areas of wear and the body has many small dings all consistent with age and use. This impressive bell including striker weighs 12.5 Kg. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20085
£3,150.00

Victorian British Officer’s North West Frontier Private Purchase T. Chapman Glasgow Scotland Spear Point Bowie Fighting Knife With Stag Antler Hilt & Scabbard With German Silver Fittings. Sn 16150 - 16150
This is a nice Victorian era spear point bowie, in the form popular with British Officer’s fighting against Afghan tribes in the Empire’s North West Frontier. The 13 ½” long, bowie has a solid curved stag antler hilt with blued steel pommel cap. It has a blued steel finger guard holed for scabbard retaining clip and an 8 ¼” single edged, spear point steel blade, on one side it is marked at the ricasso by the maker ‘T. Chapman Glasgow’. The blade is undamaged and has just staining consistent with age and scabbard carry. Its original brown leather scabbard has a German silver throat mount with belt bar & chape. The throat mount has the correct retaining clip which is strong and holds the Bowie safely in the scabbard. The rear of the scabbard has a small belt loop. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact with just light surface scuffs consistent with age and carry. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 16150 (in Bowies box)
£725.00

WW2 Nazi German 7 X 50 Magnification Kriegsmarine Binoculars By Nazi Code ‘blc’ Carl Zeiss, Jena With 1944 Dated Case & 1943 Sprung Fastener By Nazi Code frn (Federn Metallwerkenfabrik). Sn 15757 - 15757
These are a very good, original cased pair of Nazi German, 7 X 50 Magnification, Kriegsmarine Binoculars. The Binoculars have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The textured finish has areas of surface wear to be expected with age and service use but the metal work is undamaged. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and are fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent and function as they should. The shoulders are crisply marked '7 x 50' (Magnification) together with serial number and bears the German manufacturer's Nazi code blc which is Carl Zeiss, Jena (all illustrated). The Binoculars are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung fastener which is date stamped ‘43’ (1943) together with Nazi manufacturer code ‘frn’ which is Federn Metallwerkenfabrik Havel (illustrated). The body has its original single stud fastener. The case has hinged strap rings (shoulder strap absent) & the rear of the case has a large riveted and stitched belt loop. The body of the case body is date stamped ‘1944’ together with indistinct Nazi manufacturer code (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15757
£845.00

**RARE**Original**WW2 1944 'D-Day' British 3rd Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet By BMB With Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 21682 - 21682
This is an excellent original WW2 1944 dated 3rd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet (See page 93 of For King & Country By Glenn). 3rd pattern Jump Helmets were manufactured from 1943 and featured a manganese steel shell with webbing liner & leather chin cup. They 1st saw action on June 6th 1944 for the Normandy Invasion. This helmet has the correct liner and has most of its original green paint. The leather sweatband is crisply date stamped '1944' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7 5/8'. The helmet has its original webbing chinstrap arrangement with leather chin cup. The price for this rare D-Day Para jump helmet includes UK delivery.**As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original** Sn 21682
£1,395.00

**RARE**ORIGINAL 1st PATTERN HILT**WW2, 2nd Pattern, Wilkinson British Officer's, Nickel Plated, Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With ‘56’ WD Inspection Mark & Scabbard. Sn 19409 - 19409
2nd Pattern 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is a rare example of the WW2, 2nd Pattern, Officer's fighting knife with 1st Pattern knurled nickel plated hilt and 2nd pattern oval cross guard which has WD stamp ‘56’. See page 95 of ‘the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook where he describes the ‘56’ mark as being one of 2 WD marks found on nickel finish examples (the other being ‘60’) & illustrates a ‘56’ marked 1st pattern handle example of the Officer’s Nickel finish 2nd Pattern and describes how similarities in ‘56’ marked knives and other knives without Wilkinson logos has led many collectors to conclude that they are in fact a Wilkinson product). It has a clean 171mm double edged dagger blade with medial ridge. The dagger is complete with original scabbard with nickel plated chape. As is common the scabbard’s elasticated retaining strap is absent. The centre top of the belt loop has a period cut eyelet to allow attachment to uniform which was common practice during the war. All leather and stitching are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19409
£1,145.00

**RARE** FR693 / FR271 Cold War British WD Wilkinson Royal Marines Admiralty Contract 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With No.3 Mould Mark & Correct FR693 Designation (Made From WW2 Re-Furbished FS Examples) & Correct FR271 Scabbard - 19736
This is a rare, 1960’s British Wilkinson Royal Marines Admiralty Contract 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife, Designated FR693 & Correct FR271 Designated Scabbard (see page 166 -173 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). In his book there is a reference to a quantity of knives being supplied to the Admiralty by Wilkinson contract in 1964 for Royal Marine Commando issue stamped ‘FR693’. He also states that even though Wilkinson supplied these knives in 1964 its origins go back to at least 1955 and possibly earlier. Some of these knives were made using re-furbished WW2 examples. The knives were designated ‘FR693’ & the scabbards ‘FR271’. Our example is in excellent condition. The knife has an undamaged blackened brass 3rd pattern hilt. The hilt is stamped with ‘FR693’ stores code and number 3 mould mark indicating that this is a WW2 knife re-furbished and re-designated to fill the contract. It has a 177mm long double edged blued steel blade with medial ridge. It is complete with original scabbard with external blackened brass chape. It retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elastic retaining strap. The rear of the scabbard is impressed with correct ‘FR271’ designation. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19736
£1,125.00

WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Capt Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags & Ephemera. Sn 19345 - 19345
WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Captain B. Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags, Cigarette Lighter, Smoking Pipe, Original Photographs Of Naval Officer’s & Of HMS Walpole. Sn 19345 HMS Walpole was a W-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. The ship was built under the 1916–17 programme in the 10th Destroyer order. Walpole was assigned to the 13th Destroyer Flotilla in the Grand Fleet after completion. she was assigned to the 11th Destroyer Flotilla in September 1939 and served until almost the end of the Second World War. Her role was mostly convoy escort duties, but she took part in two combined arms operations (Operations Amsterdam and Jubilee) and the D-day landings (Operation Neptune). She hit a mine on 6 January 1945 and was subsequently declared a constructive total loss and broken up at Thos. W. Ward Grays, Essex in March 1945. This is a collection of British Naval officer’s dress uniform consisting of dress jacket, trousers & duffle Coat, dress sword, 2 large Ensign flags, cigarette lighter smoking pipe & contemporary original photographs all contained in a Transit locker marked to Captain B. Jones DSO DSC Who Captained HMS Walpole Circa early 1938 – 22 Nov, 1938. The silk lined dress jacket has bullion insignia and all original brass Kings crown fouled anchor buttons. The lining has tears and service wear and minor old stable mothing. It is approx. UK size 38” chest. There are no labels or markings on the jacket. The dress trousers have no tears and are clean. They are approx. UK size 31” leg 38” waist. There are no labels or markings on the trousers. The hooded duffle coat is excellent made of heavy serge material it has a large hood, all of its wood toggle fasteners and neck strap secured by buttons. The inside of the jacket has 2 cloth labels 1 in good condition ‘Bentalls’ a retailer or manufacturer and remnants of another label marked ‘showerproof’ and ‘Medium’ (size approx. UK size 38” chest). The 2 large period RN ensign flags measure approx. 63” x 32”. They both have staining and minor holes consistent with being flown and stored. Their hems have original rope cords with hanging rings. The photographs consist of an original group photo of RN Officers in uniform with some original indistinct ink signatures, a portrait photo of an RN Officer who features in the front centre of the group photo with indistinct ink signature (we do not know if Captain Bond features in either of the photos), a small photo of a seated woman in contemporary dress most likely a wife or relative of one of the Officers & a contemporary photo of HMS Walpole mounted on card. There is also a used wooden smoking pipe and a Novelty gas lighter in the form of a lifebuoy ring with central Dolphin devices. The lever operated lighter has no gas and we have not fuelled it to test it. The RN dress sword has a clean single edged straight blade which is 31½” in length with central fuller (37 ½” overall). The blade is crisply etched with Naval fouled anchor & foliate panels on both sides together with King’s crown The riccaso is marked on one side by the manufacturer or retailer Whittaker (illustrated), the reverse has the ordnance acceptance proof star with inlaid roundel. It has a gilt brass Lion’s head with mane pommel and grip strap & full knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Kings Crown and fouled anchor motif. The sword’s fish skin grip with bullion wire binding is undamaged. The guard has a folding langet which has an indistinct engraved stylised monogram, the langet functions as it should, holding the sword securely in the scabbard. Attached to the guard is its bullion cord and portepee. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The sword is accompanied by its original black patent leather cover which is worn & has shrunk with age. All are contained in the original Naval officer’s painted pine wood transit locker. The locker with a hinged lid and lock (key absent). The left and right aspects have heavy duty iron carry handles. The top of the lid has white paint lettering ‘Capt B. Jones RN’ and remnants of an original indistinct transit label. Due to size & weight delivery will be by arrangement and at cost. Sn 19345 (on floor under shelves storeroom near bells)
£845.00

**QUALITY**CASED**C1870 Julien Joseph Liege Belgium 12mm Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre Double Action Revolver Retailed By ‘Bertonnet Calle San Martin No 50 a Buenos-Ayres’ With Accessories. A 1066 - A 1066
Julien Joseph was a Belgian gumaker at Street Nagelmackers, 3 Liege. He recorded 5 gun patents between 1865 to 1876. This is a quality made Liege 6 shot 12mm double action pin fire revolver by Julien Joseph. It has a 6 ¼” round steel barrel with raised rib on which the top frame strap and integral hinged loading gate (12 ¼” overall). The breech is stamped “BREVETE, J. JULIEN” over traces of indistinct lettering, the gate arm has faint J. Julien Brevete and other indistinct stamped letters, the rib is engraved in gothic script “Bertonnet Calle San Martin No 50 a Buenos-Ayres” most likely the retailer (all illustrated). The rifled bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The frame and cylinder are engraved overall with foliate panels and has some original blue finish. The cylinder has Liege ELG proof mark. The ebony grips are deeply carved with vine leaves and tendrils (one grip has an old, fine, stable crack, both grips are secure). The grip is fitted with military lanyard ring. The pistol has a blade fore sight and notched plate rear sight. It has a captive steel ejector rod and its firing mechanism works correctly in both single & double action. The revolver is contained in its close fitted velvet lined mahogany case, with brass escutcheon to the lid and contains accessories which consist of a brass mounted ebony cleaning rod, ebony turn screw handle (no blade), pewter oil bottle with screw off lid which has an oil applicator and a compartment with tray for cartridges. The case has its key which locks the case correctly. The price for this quality pistol includes UK delivery. NB. As an obsolete calibre, antique pin fire revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if part of a private collection or display. A 1066
£1,195.00

**UNIQUE BREECH LOADING BOLT ACTION TRIALS RIFLE**MINT BORE**Victorian British George Henry Daw, London Enfield Pattern 1856 Muzzle Loading Rifle Converted to Breech Loading Bolt Action .577 Obsolete Calibre. Sn 18023 - 18023
George Henry Daw was an English Gunmaker recorded as having premises at 57 Threadneedle Street London C1860 -1879. This is an original British trials rifle by Daw made in the transition era of muzzle loaders to breech loading actions and is most likely unique. The rifle has been period converted to breech loading using a muzzle loading P1856 short rifle platform. The percussion action removed and replaced with the hinged breech cover that would later be found on snider patent weapons but with the addition of a hammerless bolt action. This rifle has a 31” round steel barrel with a near mint bore, clean & bright with well defined rifling. The top of the barrel is signed ‘G.H. Daw 57 Threadneedle Street London’. The metal work has even aged patina throughout. The all original woodwork has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected. The action plate is signed ’G.H Daw London’. The action is strong and works as it should. It has sling swivels, original iron cleaning rod, fixed foresight and adjustable rear ladder sight and bayonet bar. The forward sling swivel has an old inventory label attached which has obviously been with the rifle for many years. The label has ink writing ‘M694’.The price for this unique trials piece includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 18023
£1,595.00
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