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DEACTIVATED INERT. British, Unfired, 1 Inch Aiming Tube Round. - O 2251 DEACTIVATED INERT. This is a British 1” aiming tube round used for naval practice in the Royal Navy for practice with the large guns. The device, developed by Mr Morris of The Morris Company, was an adaptor which fitted inside the barrel of the gun or mounted on top of the barrel to reduce the cost for training from 1888 onwards. The aiming tube could be either percussion or electric primed. This is an electric primed round which originally had a screw in electric primer. The brass cartridge is headstamped E C I (Electric Cordite Mark I). The unfired lead projectile has 2 cannelures and a copper gas check on the base. The projectile is mounted on a brass and bakelite base with the mounting stud screwing into the original electric primer threads. The price of this round includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess inert rounds in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. O 2251 £75.00 |
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**RARE ONE OF 500**Original, Limited Production, De Luxe Special, Wilkinson Sword, Tom Beasley ‘The Famous Sword Smith Of Stalingrad Sword Fame’ 3 panel Banner Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With Correct Etched Blued Panels Hand Drawn Blade & Scabbard. - 22690 Tom Beasley was Wilkinson Sword's master Swordsmith. One of his outstanding creations was the blade for the sword which Britain presented to the people of the City of Stalingrad in commemoration of the City's defence against the Nazis. Tom Beasley knives are sought after and early post war 1946-1949 Tom Beasley produced only approximately 500 hand drawn examples of FS knives for Wilkinson Sword who offered them as 'De Luxe Special' items. They are thought to be advertising & private purchase pieces for Wilkinson sword who undertook a sales drive in the early post war years (see pages 96 & 97, plates 477 & 478 of Fighting Knives By Fred Stephens and pages 182 & 183 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Flook). 2 panel scrolling banner without reference to Stalingrad and the more sought after 3 panel scrolling banner variants with Stalingrad fame were available. This is an excellent original hand drawn de luxe special Tom Beasley FS Knife With 3 panel scrolling etched & blued banner & correct scabbard. Its 178mm long steel blade with medial ridge is clean and correctly crisply etched & blued on both sides. One side has the correct 3 panel blued and etched scrolling banner ‘Hand Forged by Tom Beasley The Famous Sword Smith Of Stalingrad Sword Fame'. The reverse is etched with decorative panels containing 'Wilkinson Sword, London' name and crossed swords legend together Royal Appointment. Also 'Commando Fighting Knife World War 1939-45'. The orange / brown hue Ivorine handle is undamaged and it has an oval plated steel cross guard. The dagger has its original leather scabbard with brass throat mount and chape in the same excellent condition. The price for this excellent De Luxe Special piece which is one of only approx 500 produced includes UK delivery. Sn 22690 £1,375.00 |
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WW2 British WD 3rd Pattern B2 Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife Number 4 Mould Mark & Scabbard. Sn 22667 - 22667 This is an original WW2 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife in excellent condition (see Chapter 8 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). It has an undamaged ribbed and blackened alloy handle & 170 mm double edged clean blued steel dagger blade with medial ridge and blued steel oval cross guard stamped with WD arrow and B2 designation. The hilt has number 4 mould mark. The dagger is complete with original leather scabbard with external blackened brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs, & as is common, its original elasticated retaining strap is absent. The price for this nicely marked WW2 FS fighting knife includes UK delivery. Sn 22667 £645.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (02/07) WW2 British WD B2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 22705 - 22705 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, WW2 2nd pattern, WD B2 marked , FS dagger and scabbard. The hilt is blackened brass with 2nd pattern knurled grip and blackened oval steel cross guard. The top of one side of the cross guard is stamped with War Dept arrow mark and B2 a known WW2 2nd pattern designation. It has a clean blued 174 mm long double edged blade with medial ridge. Its original leather scabbard has an external blackened brass chape. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elasticated retaining strap. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean with just light service wear. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22705 £0.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (02/07) 1532-1555 MUROMACHI PERIOD**Japanese Civilian Katana Long Sword With Bizen School Smith Signed Tang ‘SUKE NAGA’ With Scabbard, Later Fabric Carry Bag Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22683 - 22683 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A Civilian katana long sword, a Bizen blade signed 2 kanji Mei ‘SUKE NAGA’ only 3 men used these kanji in Markus Sessko book on sword smiths page 112 & 113 for reference. One man late Muromachi period Tenbun 1532-1555, Bishu Osafune Suke Naga possibly him? Other 2 generations 19th century Bizen Yokoyama school do not think its them. In good old polish showing Bizen Koshi No Hibaita Midare temperline hamon used late 16th century. Rest of sword has been restored in this country. Red crinkle lacquer saya with horn mounts fitted with shita dome professionally done, nice job. Tsuka original old same wrapped with new black tsuka ito (good job) & fitted with shakudo Dragon Dragon Menuki. Copper habaki. Tsuba is iron tsukashi work. Nice black patina 75mm circular possibly Owari work of the late Muromachi period circa 1550-1600. A very nice display sword. A nice addition to any collection. P.S. Fuchi / kashira hilt mounts in iron with gold & silver Chidori bird decoration good quality work”. In illustrations of the blade & tang included in the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 66.5 cms, total length is 86 cms. He translates the tang signature and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The Katana comes with a later, quality made fabric carry bag cover with draw cords. The price for this ancient blade with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 22683 £0.00 |
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**ANCIENT BLADE CIRCA 1700 EDO PERIOD**Japanese Mino School Work Yamato Yamashiro Influence Wakizashi Short Sword With Scabbard, Later Fabric Carry Bag Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22684 - 22684 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A wakizashi blade (short sword) dating to Mid Edo period circa 1700. Possible Mino School Work with Yamato Yamashiro Influence in the hamon temperline edge. It is unsigned with ubu (unaltered) tang. There was a fusion of schools & styles in this Shinto period, makes it hard to work out particular school. Needing a proper polish to bring out workmanship only half done. Scabbard looks meiji period, has been restored in this country, black finish with gold flecks and horn mounts. Kurikata has shita dome nice quality. Tsuba possibly cast iron, late Edo cira 1800 carved like wood with rotted edge hitsu ana & gold cobwebs. Nice brown patina, good quality double habaki (blade collar) copper with gold finish. Tsuka is rebind in coarse black ito with unidentified plant menuki/ Fuchi kashira are shakudo with copper base to fuchi with very fine gold inlay showing Pine branches with sun showing through on top mount. Good quality & good condition Meiji period. A nice looking Wakizashi”. In illustrations of the blade & tang included in the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 39 cms, total length is 51 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The sword comes with a later, quality made fabric carry bag cover with draw cords. The price for this ancient blade with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 22684 £1,250.00 |
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**SOLD LAYAWAY 2/7**WW1 1915 British WD Officer's Webley MK V .455 Calibre Service Revolver With 'Birds Head' Grips, 6 X Inert Deactivated Rounds Of .455 Calibre Ammunition & Sam Browne Pattern WD Open Top Leather Holster With Cleaning Rod. Sn 22685 - 22685 The Webley MK V was the standard British service revolver at the outbreak of the First World War. It was one of a series of .455 inch calibre Webley revolvers which were the standard issue pistols of the British Army from 1887 onwards. This is an excellent, WW1 dated example. It has the correct 6" barrel and retains its original finish and correct 'Birds Head' shaped vulcanite chequered panel grips. One grip has a small old stable chip on one edge. The pistol has matching numbers '170468' on its barrel, frame and cylinder. The frame is crisply marked Webley MK V Patents and '1915' date and ‘Mark V’. The pistol has WD broad arrow & ordnance inspection marks and is fitted with lanyard ring. The deactivated pistol has a cut and ringed cylinder (does not accept inert rounds) and blocked barrel. The pistol cocks and dry fires correctly in both single and double action. The pistol comes with its original period Sam Browne Pattern WD Open Top Leather Holster with retaining strap with eyelet that fastens to a brass lug on the front of the holster. The rear has riveted brass belt straps with brass buckles and riveted hanger tap with brass buckle. Between the belt straps the body of the holster is impressed with number ‘182’ below WD broad arrow. The rear also has a stitched leather pocket fitted with period removable brass cleaning rod. All leather and stitching is clean and intact. The set is accompanied by 6x Inert Deactivated Rounds Of .455 ammunition for display. The price for this WW1 service revolver set includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 22685 £0.00 |
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C1822 English Mabson & Labron, Birmingham 38 Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & Sliding Safety Bolt. Sn 22694 - 22694 This an excellent Flintlock pocket pistol made By Mabson & Labron who were Birmingham gunmakers working at Russell Street C1822 (see page 278 of British Gunmakers Vol.2 by Brown). Also see Dunderdale, Mabson & Labron who were located at 25 Russell Street, Birmingham between 1807-1821 (see page 35 of English Gunmakers By Bailey & Nie). It is 6 ½” overall with a 1 ¾” screw off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore is clean. The underside of the action has crisp English black powder proof marks. It's steel action is decorated with Martial banners on the right side and with the manufacturer's name 'Mabson & Labron' on the left with Martial arms. The pistol has its original bag shaped wood grip. The grip has a few bumps consistent with handling and horizontal impressed lines (not cracks) on the left and right sides most likely due to storage. The hammer is fitted with a flint and behind the hammer the pistol has a sliding safety bolt. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. 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 22694 (drawers office) £545.00 |
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**QUALITY MAKER**1753-Early 1800’s English Mortimer London Gunmaker To His Majesty 38 Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Sliding Safety Bolt & Screw Off Barrel. Sn 22693 - 22693 HW Mortimer and his son Harvey Walklate Mortimer were London gunsmiths' between 1753 and into the 1800s with premises at Fleet Street (see page 187 of British Gunmakers London By Brown). The Mortimer family made Firearms by Royal Appointment. This an excellent flintlock pocket pistol by HW Mortimer of London. It is 6 ¼” overall with a just under 1 ¾” screw off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has light staining and residue consistent with age & use. The underside of the action has crisp English proof marks. It's steel action is signed on one side with the maker’s name ‘HW Mortimer London’ within panel surrounded by martial arms & the other side ‘Gunmaker To His Majesty’ also surrounded by martial arms. The action has a sliding safety bolt and the cock is fitted with flint. It has its original bag shaped Walnut grip which has just light bumps consistent with age and handling. The wood is inlaid with a white metal escutcheon which has a period engraved stylised monogram. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply and the safety bolt works correctly. The price for this flintlock by a maker of quality firearms includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 22693 (drawers office) £595.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. British WW2, PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti-tank) HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) Round & Fuze. - O 2252 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a rare British WW2, PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti-tank) HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) round. The round is complete with its original nose fuse. The PIAT was designed in response to the British Army's need for a more effective hand-held infantry anti-tank weapon. It consisted of a steel tube, a trigger mechanism and firing spring, and was based on the spigot mortar system and instead of using a propellant to directly fire a round; the spring was cocked and tightened. When the trigger was pulled, it released the spring that pushed the spigot forward into the rear of the bomb. This detonated the cartridge in the base of the bomb, was then thrown forward off the spigot and if lucky re cocked the weapon for firing again. The PIAT possessed an effective range of approximately 100 yards. This system meant that the PIAT had several advantages, which included a lack of muzzle smoke to reveal the position of the user, the ability to fire it from inside buildings. The PIAT entered service in 1943 and was first used during the Allied invasion of Sicily that year; it remained in use with British and Commonwealth forces until the early 1950s. The PIAT replaced the .303 Boys anti-tank rifle which was adopted in 1937 and soon proved itself unable to defeating heavy armour. As well as being used in the anti-tank role, the PIAT was an effective way of opening doors on buildings at a safer distance and the resulting explosion was usually enough to subdue opposition in the building. The round has its original hollow charge cone and booster charge. The top of the hollow charge has an alloy fuze retained by a bayonet fitting pressed steel collar. This projectile retains much of its original green painted finish with a blue band near the nose with a narrow yellow line above and below it. The price for this round includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2252 £345.00 |
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**MINT BORE**1864-1870 American Civil War Era .30 Calibre Moore’s Firearms Mfg Co Williamson’s 1864 Patent Factory Nickel Plated Brass Frame 6 Shot Teat Fire Revolver. Sn 22703 - 22703 Manufactured from 1864 to 1870 these 6 shot American front loading teat-fire revolvers were one of the most successful competitors to Smith & Wesson and it is believed that their popularity was one of the reasons for Colt's purchase of the National Arms Co in 1870. The underside of its 3 ¼” blued round steel barrel is stamped with number '8360'. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. The top of the barrel has ‘MOORE'S PAT. FIRE ARMS CO. BROOKLYN N.Y.’. ‘D.WILLIAMSONS PATENT JANUARY 5, 1864’ is stamped around the rear edge of the blued steel cylinder. The brass frame and butt strap are nicely scroll engraved with a punch dot background and retains traces of its original factory nickel plating. It has a fold down extractor panel on the front right side of the frame. It has a sheathed trigger, brass blade foresight, notched steel hammer rear sight and smooth dark American Rosewood grip which has just light handling wear. The single action cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique teat fire pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22703 (drawers office) £795.00 |
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Swedish Brown Leather Large Framed Pistol Holster. - L 259 This is a large brown leather holster for a large pistol similar to the Lefaucheux pistols purchased by the Swedish government. The rear of the holster near the flap is embossed with the Swedish three crowns military stamp. The holster has a single belt loop at the rear and has the flap is retained by a brass stud fixing in the holsters body. The holster measures 17 inches long and 7 ¾ inches across the flap. The price includes U.K. delivery. (Box 1). L 259 £245.00 |
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