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1856 French Mutzig Arsenal Model 1822 .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Dragoon Cavalry Percussion Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings & Iron Powder Measure Ram Rod. Sn 21449:3 - 21449:3
An original French Model 1822 Mutzig Arsenal Dragoon Cavalry pistol. Many of these pistols were carried by Confederate troops in the American Civil war supplied by their French allies. This French Dragoon pistol has a Walnut Stock with regulation brass fittings. The all original stock has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age. The brass has several French inspection marks. The action plate is stamped with ‘Mutzig Arsenal’ detail. The 7 ¾” sighted barrel dated 1856 has inspection marks and numbers (illustrated). The pistol’s smooth bore is clean. The pistol retains the original iron ramrod with hollow powder measure cup tip. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The pistol’s brass butt has an iron military lanyard ring. This is a fine example of this pistol, substantial and well made. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21449:3
£745.00

**MINT BORE**C1870 Liege Belgium Military Officer’s 12mm Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre 6 Shot Double Action Revolver With Octagonal Barrel & Ornate Tooled Decoration. Sn 21449:4 - 21449:4
This is an excellent, 12mm, pin fire, 6 Shot Revolver. It is side gate loading with a 6” Octagonal barrel. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean and bright with well defined rifling. The barrel, cylinder and frame have ornate tooled decoration and have been re-blued to a high standard at some point in its life. The cylinder has a small inspection mark most likely a Liege proof (illustrated). The pistol’s firing mechanism works correctly in both single & double action. It is side gate loading, has a military lanyard ring and captive steel ejector rod. It has a blade fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. The original undamaged walnut grips have finely chequered panels. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an obsolete calibre, antique pin fire revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 21449:4
£695.00

British 1903 Un-converted Pattern Bayonet Land MkI Scabbard and Frog Manufactured by Mole. 21431. - 21431
In the 1902 financial year, 375 each of the short and long experimental models were made for trials. The short model was a trials version of the eventual patt. It was the short version that was eventually decided upon for introduction with the new short rifle. Provisionally approved on 14th December 1902, the pattern 1903 sword bayonet was announced in the list of changes para, 11716 with an approval date of 19th December. Made at Enfield (unconverted) the blade length is; 30½ cm (42 cm overall) and is in good overall condition. The WD arrow is above EFD and crown to one side and crown over 1903 and numerous inspection stamps. The wooden grips are held with two pins both inspection stamped. The pommel has ‘3’ 05’ imprinted (manufactured March 1905) and Mole (manufacturers of the 1903 were Wilkinson, Enfield, Sanderson and Mole who made the least amount) with inspection stamps to the other side and spine. See Watts & White pages 322 & 391 No 814 for reference. The scabbard is land pattern MKI and is in good overall condition with the stitching in place. The frog is good overall with all straps, buckles and stitching in place. The price includes UK delivery. 21431. (Box 3)
£375.00

Vietnam War American CIA Phoenix Program PRU (Provincial Reconnaissance Unit) Special Forces Beret With Unit Badge & Saigon Manufacturer’s Label. Sn 21449:5 - 21449:5
The PRU Provincial Reconnaissance Unit was created in 1966, the PRUs were small teams of tough Vietnamese paramilitaries used to seek out and eliminate the Viet Cong Infrastructure as part of the Phoenix Program. Under the control of the province chief but armed and paid by the American CIA, they were successors to the short lived Counter Terror Teams (CTT) that had been formed in the early 60's to hunt down VC leaders. Often comprised of former VC (Hoi Canh) or men looking for revenge, PRU teams were frequently accused of atrocities. The Provincial Reconnaissance Units were integrated into the National Police in 1972. The PRU also acted as advisors to the US Army in the field. An original copy of an image of PRU members with American troops operating in Vietnam during the war is illustrated in image 1. This is an original PRU beret. The black serge material is clean and intact. The crown of the beret has size marking ‘57’ and a nice original Saigon maker’s label both protected by its original clear plastic cover. The beret has the embroidered colourful cloth badge of the PRU (illustrated). The price for this Vietnam war special forces piece no doubt a veteran’s bring back includes UK delivery. Sn 21449:5
£395.00

*Scarce* Sabre Bayonet for the Model 1859 Sharps Rifle with Scabbard and Leather Frog. 21421. - 21421
Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy. By 1874, the rifle was available in a variety of calibres, and it was one of the few designs to be successfully adapted to metallic cartridge use. There were at least three different bayonets for the Sharps. Two different Sabre bayonets and the standard triangular bayonet. Two of the major manufacturers of the sabre bayonet were; Collins & Co, Hartford Connecticut and Ames MFG.Co Chicopee Massachusetts. This example has a 50 ½ cm blade (62 ¼ cm overall) and a brass ribbed hilt stamped ‘44’. The blade is in good overall condition with areas showing its age. The scabbard is leather and intact. The throat is brass coloured as is the chape *later replaced*. The rare frog is in very good order with brass and stitching intact. The price for this very scarce set includes UK delivery. 21421. (Bucket)
£675.00

*School Find* WWII Babies Gas Mask with Original Home Office instruction Pamphlet. 21444. - 21444
This example was found undisturbed in the cellar of a school in Sheffield and is in overall very good condition. The baby would sit inside the main body of the mask looking up through the glass, with the flap on the bottom looping between the babies legs like a nappy. Children's gas masks were often made in bright colours to make them less frightening. This baby's mask would have totally enclosed the baby and air would have been pumped into the mask with the built in hand pump. In good condition with pump, webbing straps, metal frame, canvas hood and Perspex screen intact. The rubberised Perspex flange has dried with age but is still in place. The brass coloured tin plate to the rear reads’ This appliance is Government property any person who has it in his possession is responsible in law for using care to keep it in good condition. It is to be returned to the local authority in whose area the possessor may be at any time. Either on request or when no longer required’. Accompanying the mask is the scarce original Home Office instruction leaflet. The price for this collectors piece includes UK delivery. 21444.
£275.00

**MINT RIFLED BORES**1770 - C1799 Henry Petitjean Liege Belgium Gentleman’s Side By Side Double Screw Off Cannon Barrelled .500 Calibre Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Inlaid Silver Wire Decoration Stock & Londonderry ‘LY’ Irish Registration Marks. - 21393:41
Henry Petitjean was a Liege arms manufacturer between 1770 and circa 1799. This is a quality made flintlock double barrel traveling pistol by Petitjean. Its side by side turn off steel cannon barrels are each 4” in length. The pistol measures 11” overall length. The muzzle of each barrel are slotted for tool to assist barrel removal, we do not have the tool. The bores of each barrel are near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. Each barrel has 1843-1846 ‘LY 539’ (County Londonderry) Irish Registration Marks indicating later entry into Ireland (the Irish Registration Act was passed in 1843 and lasted only a short while, until August 1846. There were 39 districts consisting of 34 counties, 4 boroughs and Dublin City each with its own two letter prefix followed by a number. Londonderry’s prefix was LY). Its excellent, original Walnut stock is inlaid with intricate silver wire decoration. It has single trigger (the first pull fires the right barrel the second pull the left) & Swan neck cocks. The action has foliate decoration and is signed by the maker, one side ‘Henry’ the reverse ‘Petitjean’. The trigger guard tang has what looks like a small ‘JG’ mark most likely a period parts maker. The pistol cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this quality pistol 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 21393:41
£1,275.00

C1980’s R.A.F. Aircrew ‘Bone Dome’ Helmet Mk 4A with ‘Halo’ Visor and Microphone. 21449:6. - 21449:6.
Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series is still used in 2018. This helmet is fitted with a Silec boom microphone which is used in the RAF exclusively by Chinook crew. The internal badge states; By Helmets Ltd. Stores reference 22c/1303989. Size medium/Broad The MK.4A flying helmet provided a high level of protection against impact shock, blast and noise, compatibility with a wide range of oxygen masks and ancillary equipment within a wide variety of aircraft whilst providing maximum comfort to the wearer. The shell is of single piece rigid construction moulded from hand laminated satin weave glass fibre impregnated with polyester resin. On the inside of the shell a shock absorbing, closed cell, expanded polystyrene moulding is fitted. The lining incorporates an adjustable webbing suspension harness, communications headset and soft foam backed leather padding. The helmet is fitted with a two-part nylon webbing chin strap and two injection moulded polycarbonate visors, the outer tinted for protection against glare. The 'inner' clear blast visor is fitted with an adjustable lock. The shell has the original white paint finish and is in very good condition. Internally the helmet is also good. It retains excellent gel filled ear capsules and avionics. Fitted with a short pigtail loom, NATO plug and oxygen mask hook nuts. Both visors are excellent. The avionics have not been tested . The price includes UK delivery 21449:6.
£450.00

**QUALITY MAKER**English C1830 Henry Nock London Pair Of 50 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistols With Fluted Screw Off Barrels & Folding Concealed Triggers. Sn 21393:42 - 21393:42
Henry Nock was a British inventor and engineer of the Napoleonic period, best known as a gunsmith. As well as supplying the military and civilian markets, Nock made expensive pieces for the aristocracy and Royalty and was an appointed gunmaker to the King. Nock's business eventually became Wilkinson Sword. This is an excellent pair of percussion pocket pistols by Henry Nock London. The matching pistols are beautifully engraved with Arms and Banner designs around the steel frames. Both have Dolphin hammers and sliding safety bolts. One side of each pistol is marked by the manufacturer 'H. Nock' and the reverse 'London'. Both measure 5 ¾” overall & have just under 1 ¾” fluted barrels. The barrel’s smooth bores are clean. The muzzle of each barrel are slotted for tool to assist barrel removal, we do not have the tool. Both pistols have concealed folding triggers & the underside of the actions & barrels have black powder proof marks. They both have undamaged bag shaped wood grips which have chequered panel back sections and are inlaid with void silver escutcheons. Their cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this pair of percussion pistols by a famous maker includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own these antique percussion pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:42
£1,175.00

Cold War 1970 Dated R.A.F ‘Bone Dome’ MK 1A Helmet with Visor and Dust Bag. 21449:7. - 21449:7
RAF Pilots flying helmet MK1A -Issued in the 1950’s, this was the first helmet produced for the RAF with a fixed (moveable) visor. It was issued to all front line pilots. This is a classic early ‘bone dome’ (nickname given to the flying helmet).It would have been used by all RAF Pilots flying V Bomber’s and English Electric Lightning’s to name but a few of the RAF world leading air craft ofthe time. This particular helmet is in wonderful original condition, and retains its original serial detailing, size 3 regular- Serial No; 92923and is dated 1970. As seen from the images the helmet, visor and inner webbing are in remarkable condition. It comes in its original dust/carry case. The price includes UK delivery. 21449:7.
£350.00

SOLD SOLD (05/03) **QUALITY**English 1808-1824 King London Queen Anne Style Flintlock Traveling Pocket Pistol With 50 Bore Screw Off Cannon Barrel, Stock With Inlaid Silver Wire Decoration & Heavy Silver ‘Grotesque Face’ Butt Plate. Sn 21393:43 - 21393:43
Thomas King was a London based gunmaker with premises ar Hammersmith 1808-1818 & High Street, Staines 1823-24 (see page 176 of British Gunmakers Vol.1 by Brown). This is a fine flintlock pistol in the Queen Anne style by King London (most likely Thomas, the only flintlock period London maker named King in Brown’s book). It is 7¼” overall length with 2”, turn off cannon barrel. The barrel’s smoothbore is clean. The underside of the action and barrel have crisp black powder proofs / inspection marks. A tool is required to turn off the barrel, we do not have the tool. The action has foliate engraved decoration with scrolling banners. The left banner is signed ‘King’ & the right ‘London’. It has a Swan neck cock fitted with flint. The cocking and firing mechanism works crisply. The original walnut stock is excellent & undamaged. The stock has elaborate inlaid silver wire decoration and it has a silver 'grotesque Face' butt plate. The price for this elegant pistol 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 21393:43
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (04/03) **QUALITY MAKER**C1800 English, Henry Nock London 50 Bore Flintlock Traveling Pistol. Sn 21393:44 - 21393:44
Henry Nock was a British inventor and engineer of the Napoleonic period, best known as a gunsmith. As well as supplying the military and civilian markets, Nock made expensive pieces for the aristocracy and Royalty and was an appointed gunmaker to the King. Nock's business eventually became Wilkinson Sword. This is an excellent, English, flintlock traveling pistol by Henry Nock. It measures just under 9” overall with a 4 ¼” sighted browned steel barrel which has ram rod mounts on the underside. The barrel’s smooth bore is clean. The barrel has crisp English proofs. The top of the browned steel frame has crisp ‘H. Nock’ & ‘London’ within 2 ovals surrounded by foliate decoration and the left side of the action has Martial banners and arms. The steel trigger guard has foliate engraved decoration. It has a steel cock and original ebony ram rod with polished horn end cap. The pistol’s finely chequered bag shaped walnut grip is excellent with no damage. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a nice strong action. The price for this excellent flintlock by a famous gunmaker 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 21393:44
£0.00
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