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VERY RARE Zulu War Era, Swinburns Patent, 577x450 Obsolete Calibre, Natal Government Contract Carbine Retailed By J & R Blakemore, London. Sn - 21482
This is a Swinburns Patent carbine in 577x450 Martini Henry calibre. The carbine would have been part of an order of 2040 carbines ordered in 1878 for the Natal Volunteer military units, the weapons needed due to the warlike Zulus across the border to the settlers. The Natal Volunteers had a freedom to buy their guns and the Swinburn guns were in the British service Martini Henry 577x450 calibre. This carbine would have been used by the Natal Mounted Volunteers (AS SEEN IN THE FILM ZULU) and is stamped at the right hand side of the barrel near the breach the number V670. These carbines had were 39 ½ inches in length. This carbine measures 39 ½ inches long with a 23 ½ inch barrel which is stocked to 4 ½ inches from the muzzle and has a bayonet lug attached to the barrel for a sword bayonet which carries the number 264. The left side of the lock plate is stamped J & R BLAKEMORE LONDON above SWINBURNS PATENT. The barrel is stamped on the left hand side HENRY’S PATENT A&T 1.270 together with London proof marks with the inspectors stamp JK.L. The barrel is fitted with a ramp and ladder carbine size rear sight graduated to 800 yards and a blade foresight. The carbine has an excellent walnut stock which is chequered to the grip and forend. The steel butt plate has a spring loaded opening trap door for a cleaning rod. The guns bore is clean with well defined rifling and the loading and firing actions work as they should. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21482
£1,875.00

SOLD SOLD (lAY-AWAY 11/03) American Civil War Era U.S. Army Marked Springfield Model 1863 .50-70 Obsolete Calibre, Allin 1866 Conversion, (Second Pattern) Rifle Converted Post Civil War in 1866 To A Breech Loading Trap Door Rifle. Sn - 21484
This is an excellent original American Civil War Era Springfield Model 1863 Rifle with the ‘Trap Door’ Allin Conversion, (Second Pattern) .50-70 Calibre Rifle Service rifle converted to Trap Door as part of the 1866 conversions. Some 25,000 1963 Springfield rifles and the .58 barrels were converted to .50 calibre by inserting a sleeve in the original barrel. The top of the breech was cut open and an upward opening hinged breech block fitted which was secured to the barrel by two screws. The breach block is dated 1866 and has an eagle inspection stamp on it. The left hand side of the barrel under the breech block are the letters A and D as with all of the second pattern conversion, the rifle lacks a serial number. The gun has all original wood stock which is in excellent condition with just minor bumps and knocks expected due to service use. The metal work is clean and bright. The rifle measures 56” overall with a 37” round steel barrel. The rifled bore is bright with will defined three groove rifling. The weapon is fitted with block and blade fore sight, flip up leaf rear sight. The gun has a heavy military hammer, steel butt plate, sling swivels, fore end block and the correct double shouldered steel ram rod. The action plate is marked with the American Eagle and U.S. SPRINGFIELD together with 1863 (original pattern). The trap door is stamped with the army acceptance mark and 1866 (date) indicating the date that this rifle was converted to trap door. The butt plate tang is stamped ‘U.S.’ (Army) above the screw. The butt is stamped on the left hand side O A 2501 over 14537. The gun retains both of its original sling swivels. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21484
£0.00

1975-1977 Webley Premier MK II .22 Calibre Air Pistol. 21495. - 21495
The Webley Premier MK II Air Pistol was produced between 1975 and 1977 (see page 143 of Bruce's book Webley Air Pistols). This example has the modified barrel unit which incorporates foresight, hinge lug and link attachment into a single-piece casting. It is undamaged with original finish and black plastic grips with embossed Webley logos. The left side of the cylinder has its original manufacturer's identification label 'Webley & Scott Ltd, Premier MK II, Made In England'. The front of the cylinder is stamped with serial number '113'. The forward barrel block is stamped '.22' (calibre). It has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. It cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. Price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21495.
£245.00

1972 Original Model 6 .177 Target Air Pistol. 21494. - 21494
Advertised as the worlds first air pistol without recoil or rebound. A large pistol at 16” long it works on the principle of two pistons, one compresses the air whilst the other acts as a dummy weight and travels in the opposite direction when its fired. The top of the cylinder is stamped ‘Original’ ‘MOD 6’ at the back of the rear sight. Made in Germany and ’08 72’ (Aug 1972 manufacture) is stamped to the side a the rear and ‘Deutsche Bundespatente’ ‘AUSLANDSPATENTE’. The serial number is; 63033 is stamped to the cocking hinge along with CAL 4.5/.177. The metalwork and blueing is excellent. The brown plastic molded grips are undamaged. The shrouded front sight has its light coloured sight tightener. See pages 131-133 of a collectors guide to air pistols by Dennis E. Hiller for reference. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21494.
£275.00

Boxed with Accessories ‘Diana G4’ .177 Air Pistol. AI 755. - AI 755
The Diana (Milbro) Mark IV or G4 air pistol is an over-lever air pistol that is similar to the EM-GE Zenith. The Mark IV was available with a rifled barrel as the G4, or a smoothbore barrel which was designated the G4S. It was manufactured by Milbro from 1950 to 1977 and was available in a blued finish with wooden stock. The solid wooden stock retains 99% of its original varnish and only has a few use related marks. Diana Mark VI-Made in GT Britain above the Diana logo is stamped to the rear of the over lever. The bluing on the metalwork is in fair condition for its age and has age related marks and discolouration. This model comes with wedged front and V rear sights in its original box with 1 x 100 Milbro pellets and 1 x 12 Milbro airgun darts, unopened and unused. Inside the box is also the original swing tag and spare parts list. The pistol cocks and fires crisply. A rare boxed (with unused accessories) air gun for the collector enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. NB The restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. AI 755.
£175.00

*Powerful 9 ft/lbs* Tell Model 300 .22 Air Rifle with Nikko Sterling 4x32 Nitrogen Filled Scope. 21491. - 21491
The Tell air rifles are known for their quality, precision and reliability. There are a selection of different Tell models, including the Tell 100, Tell 220, Tell 220 Compact with silencer, Tell 300 and Tell 400. The air guns Aare made in Spain by the traditional company Cometa, which has been producing high-quality weapons for over 100 years. This example with beech stock and cheek piece is in very good condition. The wood is showing a few minor signs of use related wear. The metalwork is good with minor signs of wear to the trigger guard and barrel. The vintage scope accompanies the rifle really well. See images for condition. The rifle cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21491. £275.00
£195.00

WW2 Australian Model 1942 (M42) Paratrooper’s / Airborne Troops Duperite Jump Helmet With Original Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 15801. - 15801
M42 helmets were issued to Australian Paratroopers & Airborne Troops during WW2. The helmets were made of Duperite fibre shock impact-absorbing material. The helmets were similar to the first of the British dispatch rider helmets. This is an original Australian Para’s M42 Duperite jump helmet. This helmet is complete with correct liner, brown leather sweatband and green leather vented ear protection, neck flap & chinstrap with buckle. The shell has its original olive green paint finish and brass ringed holes with original cord for addition of camo netting. The shell has a fine contemporarily repaired crack on the rear left side which is 3” in length but is totally stable, secure & only visible on close inspection. The brown leather sweatband is impressed with size '6 7/8'. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15801.
£595.00

A 1978 British WD Parachute Regiment Red Beret With Regiment Badge By British Compton Webb (Headdress) Ltd Size 57 & Post 1984 British Camouflaged Denison Smock Size 180/104 tO Captain D. Williams. Sn 11965. - 11965
This iconic Parachute Regiment Red Beret is in excellent undamaged condition with all material clean and intact. It is mounted with the original Metal Parachute Regiment winged badge. The rear of the badge has the correct mounts. The crown of the beret has printed detail in white ink under clear plastic film, "57 (size) 8405-99-976-0220 Compton Webb (Headdress) Limited A/78/CLO/54359/CB(CT)3b". The original, post 1984 British Camouflaged Denison Smock has elasticated cuffs, tail flap, full zip and correct ‘Scovill’ stud fasteners. (See page 177 of 'British Airborne Specialist Clothing From WW2 To The Present Day Denison' book by Bruce Wilson.) Dated by the addition of a First Field Dressing Pocket on the rear of the right hand upper sleeve which this smock has got. It has a green cotton label inside the collar marked 'Smock Parachutist's 8415-99-132-4016 Size 180/104 Name No Launder and Re Proof In Accordance With Specification UK /SC/3698" and it has hand written Capt. D. Williams 222/714". All material and stitching are clean and it is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 11965.
£395.00

**QUALITY LARGE 8 BORE**C1860 Obsolete Calibre Top Lever Break Action Breech Loading Single Barrel Sporting Shotgun Gun. Sn 21475 - 21475
This is a quality made breech loading break action sporting shotgun gun made C1860. It is 8 bore black powder obsolete calibre and has a 34 ½” round steel sighted barrel. Its smooth bore is clean. It has walnut stock with chequered wrist & fore stock panels. The underside of the shoulder stock has a void brass escutcheon. The wood has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. There are no visible external maker marks on the gun. Its top lever break action, cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of collection or display. Sn 21475
£1,275.00

Late WW2 1945 British WD Airborne Paratrooper’s Camouflaged Denison Smock With Correct 'Half Zip' Fastener By P. Frankenstein & Sons Ltd Manchester. Sn 17601. - 17601
This is an original WW2 British Camouflaged Denison Smock with tail flap and correct half zip (see pages 100 to 106 of Denison published by Wilson & Military Mode where similar 1945 dated smocks are illustrated ). It has its original clean and undamaged white cotton label inside ' Airborne Troops Size 4 Height 5’ 6” to 5’ 8” Breast 39” to 41” P. Frankenstein & Sons M/C (Manchester) Ltd, 1945 (date) and War Dept arrow'. All material and stitching are in excellent clean undamaged condition with no mothing. It's half zip works perfectly and it has correct 'Newhey' marked stud fasteners. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17601
£1,450.00

"Denison, British Airborne Specialist Clothing From WW2 to the Present Day" Book By Bruce Wilson. BO 1019. - BO 1019
A mint condition, hardback copy of "Denison, British Airborne Specialist Clothing From WW2 to the Present Day" by Bruce Wilson. The book, printed by Artisan Litho. in 2013 was written in collaboration with 'Military Mode Publishing' and 'The Airborne Assault Museum'. This is a definitive book and a great reference for any collector of Airborne Denison smocks and uniform. It is fully illustrated throughout with black and white and colour plates showing examples of Denison smocks and Airborne uniform. The price includes UK delivery. BO 1019
£125.00

1832-1842 Victorian English Robert Braggs 36 High Holborn London 14 Bore Double Barrelled Muzzle Loading Percussion Shotgun. Sn 21481 - 21481
Robert Braggs was an English London based gun and archery manufacturer recorded as working between 1825 & 1831 at 37 High Holborn and at 36 High Holborn between 1832 & 1842 (see page 144 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 1). This is a 14 bore double barrel muzzle loading percussion shotgun made by Robert Braggs at his 36 High Holborn premises between 1832 & 1842. It has all original Walnut furniture which has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. The wrist has chequered grip panels. The shotgun with double 30” steel barrels has double hammers & triggers. It measures 45 ½” overall. The barrel rib has a bead fore sight. The action plates have hunting dogs and game birds in the field scenes and are signed by the maker ‘Braggs London’. The barrel rib is signed ‘Braggs 36 High Holborn London’. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining & residue consistent with age & use. The gun has an ebonised wood ram rod with brass end cap and brass tip which unscrews to reveal a steel worm. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21481
£375.00
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