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WW1 Era German Philipp Schmid Nurnberg Trench/Fighting Knife With Stag Antler Scales & Scabbard. Sn 21465 - 21465
This is an excellent original WW1 era German trench / fighting knife and leather scabbard. The knife has excellent undamaged solid Stag antler scales each secured by 3 steel pins (see page 38 item 162 of Stephen's book 'Fighting Knives' where a similar un-named variant made pre WW1 is illustrated). The dagger is full tang with integral small finger guard. The single edged steel blade is 5” length. The undamaged blade has some areas of light staining consistent with age. The blade is crisply marked on one side by the manufacturer or retailer ‘Philipp Schmid Nurnberg’. It is just under 10” overall length. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard with steel throat mount and chape. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21465
£275.00

Austrian Socket Bayonet for the M1854 Lorenz Rifle ‘Helical Slot’. BAYO 421. - BAYO 421
The Austrian M1854 Socket bayonet for use with the 13.9 mm. (.54 calibre) M1854 Lorenz rifle. (This bayonet was also used with the M1854/67 Wanzl breech loading conversions) Made in Vienna from 1854 through 1867, the Lorenz rifle was a very accurate rifle-musket that employed a four-groove rifling scheme that had a right-hand twist, it was the first Austrian gun to use the nipple system. It was used in the Second Italian War of Independence in 1859 and the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, and also featured prominently in the American Civil War. The M1854 bayonet is easily identified by the helical mortise and flattened cruciform blade profile. The socket length measures 78 mm with a 455mm blade. There is a maker/inspection mark ‘S’ on the ricasso and a ‘D’ to the neck. The blade is in good condition with light age related staining. See page 12, No17 of Watts & White ‘The Bayonet Book’ for reference. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 421. (Box 1)
£225.00

Staffordshire Police Coxcomb Helmet. 21460. - 21460
A combined force covering Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, called Staffordshire County and Stoke-on-Trent Constabulary, was established on 1 January 1968, as a merger of the Staffordshire County Police and Stoke-on-Trent City Police. This force lost areas to the new West Midlands Police in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 and adopted a shorter name. This Nottingham Police “Comb Top” Helmet: The front Helmet plate has a "Queen's Crown" to top, over a starburst, with STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE in the circle. In the centre is the golden rope emblem. The helmet interior is rigged with its Riot Gear liner with web chin strap, retaining its Riot Chin "Cup." The Helmet is also fitted with its everyday patent leather chin strap as well. The original label is still present ‘Custodian Helmet SS. 5240’. The helmet is size 59. The furniture is intact and attached and the helmet is in excellent condition. The price includes UK delivery. 21460.
£135.00

**RARE**Limited Edition One Of Only 400**Cased, WW2 Commemorative Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'United We Conquer 1940-1945' With Etched Blade. Sn 21466 - 21466
The British Commandos were formed in the early stages of the Second World War, in June 1940, following a request from the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. Reaching a war time strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia. All Commandos were issued with the iconic FS Fighting knife. This attractive full size (11 ½” overall) 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger was produced post WW2 by Wilkinson Sword in a Limited Edition of 400 blades for the American market & 500 for the British & Canadian markets to Commemorate the British Commandos WW2 Service 1940-1945 (see page 97 items 482 & 483 of the book ‘Fighting Knives’ by Stephens). The knife is in excellent condition. It has a blued blade etched on both sides, one side ‘United We Conquer 1940-1945’. The reverse with panel of foliate decoration. The ricasso of one side is etched with the Wilkinson Sword manufacturer's panel & QEII Royal Appointment. The reverse has Wilkinson name & Royal appointment together with ‘US’ indicating this is one of the 400 blades made for the American market (there is no visible blade production number). The ribbed 3rd pattern handle and cross guard retain their original blue finish. The dagger is contained in its later quality made leatherette wrapped wooden case. The case has a hinged lid and clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined with green felt. It is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The price for this rare, limited edition FS includes UK delivery. Sn 21466
£595.00

1969-1973 B.S.A Super Meteor .22 Calibre Break Action Air Rifle 'TE' Prefix Serial Number. Sn 10791. - 10791
Birmingham Small Arms introduced the Super Meteor Air rifle in 1966. The small frame rifle is 42" overall with a 18 ½ " barrel. This is an excellent example in .22 Calibre. It has an undamaged wood stock with grooved butt end. The wood has just a couple of light scuffs. The metal work is undamaged and retains most of its original blueing there are a few light scratches on the cylinder and usage wear to the finish at the left side of the barrel block. It has a block and blade fore sight and adjustable target rear sight. The top of the cylinder forward of its 2 scope grooves is crisply marked 'BSA Meteor'. The rifle's serial number 'TE70781' is stamped on the underside of the barrel block. The 'TE' prefix serial number dates the rifle to between 1969 and 1973 (See page 44 of The Collector's Guide to Air Rifles By Hiller). The barrel's bore is clean with crisp rifling and it cocks and fires as it should with a strong spring action (10.86 ft/lbs). The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air rifle, the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 10791.
£295.00

Boxed, BSA Airsporter ‘S’ Stutzen ‘BSA Piled Arms Centenary 1982 One Of One Thousand’ .177 Calibre Under Lever Commemorative Air Rifle Number C0852 With Correct Centenary BSA 4x40 Telescopic Sight, Certificate Of Issue & Centenary Leather Carry Case. - 19 - 19590
During the Game Fair of 1982 held at Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire BSA launched a centenary air rifle to commemorate the now famous ‘piled arms’ trademark of BSA (although the Company was established in 1861 it was not until 1882 that the trademark was introduced). Based on the Airsporter S with a new ¾ length stutzen stock the centenary air rifles were produced in a strict production number of 1,000 rifles. Serial numbers of these rifles ran from C0001 to C1000. Accessories that accompanied these rifles included a 4x40 magnification telescopic sight & padded leather case (see page 59 of The Collector’s Guide To Air Rifles By Hiller). This is an excellent example of the centenary edition set in .177 calibre. The rifle measures 45” overall with a 19 ½” barrel. The rifle has an undamaged ¾ stutzen walnut stock with contoured cheek piece and rosewood fore end cap. The stock has a finely chequered wrist and fore stock panels for grip and is fitted with sling swivel lugs & a rubber recoil pad the end of which bears the BSA stacked rifles logo. The weapon's barrel is stamped 'BSA Guns England .177 Cal' also with the BSA stacked rifles logo. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the correct limited edition serial number 'CO852'. It has a ramp blade fore sight, adjustable rear sight & telescopic sight grooves. The top of the air cylinder has the correct commemorative script highlighted in gold ‘BSA Piled Arms Centenary 1982 One Of One Thousand’. The weapon's metal work is in excellent undamaged condition and retains all of its original finish. The weapon loads and fires with a strong spring action. It is complete with its original BSA Centenary cardboard box with BSA labelling & Centenary edition accessories consisting of its BSA 4x40 telescopic sight marked with BSA and magnification detail (the optics of the sight are excellent and the lenses are fitted with removable see through protector covers), limited edition certificate of issue numbered ‘CO852’ & padded leather carry case with shoulder strap and carry handle (one carry handle is absent). The case is clean and undamaged & has the correct BSA centenary ink stamp. In the box is the rifles telescopic sight box, original factory test label, illustrated parts / instructions leaflets, BSA centenary bottle of oil and cleaning rod. The price for this limited edition BSA centenary set includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 air rifle the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 19590.
£1,275.00

Cased, WW2 Era Nazi German Tank Commander’s, Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification Binoculars. Sn 21385:19 - 21385:19
An original, cased pair of WW2 Nazi German Tank Commader’s Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification Binoculars (a copy of a period WW2 photograph of a Nazi SS Panzer tank commander in the turret of his tank wearing a pair of these binoculars is illustrated in image 1). The grey alloy binoculars have a black textured finish. The binoculars have adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original thin leather neck strap. All optics are good and function as they should. The frame of the instrument is stamped 'Dienstglas 10x50’. The binoculars are 9” tall and 5” width. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks on the binoculars. They are contained in their original fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung, armoured strap and the body has its original single stud fastener. The case is fitted with leather shoulder strap. The rear of the case has a riveted belt loop. There are no visible maker or date marks on the case. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21385:19
£675.00

SOLD SOLD (04/03) *QUALITY*C1802-1817 English John Probin London Over & Under, Double Barrel, Tap Action, 50 Bore, Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Screw Off Steel Barrels & Stock With Intricate Silver Wire Decoration. Sn 21393:47 - 21393:47
John Probin was a Birmingham based gunsmith recorded as having premises at Steelhouse lane 1802-1806, 28 Bull Street 1807-1813 & More Street 1814-1817, see page 312 of British Gunmakers Vol.2 by Brown (other gun makers named J. Probin are recorded as working in London and the Provinces but John Probin of Birmingham is the only one working firmly in the flintlock era, the others worked in the percussion era). This is a quality made over & under, tap action flintlock traveling pistol by John Probin. It's round steel screw off barrels are just over 2 ¾” in length (8 ¼” overall). The smooth bores have staining and residue consistent with age and use (the muzzle of each barrel are slotted for tool to assist removal, we do not have the tool). The underside of the action has black powder proofs. The underside of the lower barrel is numbered ‘1’, there is no visible number on the top barrel but it may be visible when barrel removed. Its heavy steel frame is nicely engraved on both sides with banners and foliate decoration. On the left side the banner is signed ‘J. Probin' and the right ‘London’. The trigger guard is engraved with a foliate design. It has a steel cock with a flint. The pistol cocks and dry fires crisply and the tap action operated by a lever on the left side of the pan functions firmly. The pistol's bag shaped walnut grip is undamaged and inlaid with intricate silver wire decoration. It is also inlaid with void silver escutcheon. The price for this desirable 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 21393:47
£0.00

C1800 English Wilson London Pair Of 54 Bore Round Brass Action Flintlock Pocket Pistols With Screw Off Barrels & Folding Concealed Triggers. Sn 21393:48 - 21393:48
C1800 English Wilson London Pair Of 54 Bore Round Brass Action Flintlock Pocket Pistols With Screw Off Barrels & Folding Concealed Triggers. Sn 21393:48 This is an excellent pair of round brass framed flintlock pocket pistols by Wilson, London (most likely William Wilson, a London gunmaker recorded as working at 154 Minories 1767-85 as William Wilson & Co, then as William Wilson alone 1786-93 until when he is then recorded as working as William Wilson & Son 1794-1808 when he then reverts to William Wilson 1809-1832, see page 215 of Vol 1 British Gunmakers by Brown). The matching pistols are beautifully engraved with Arms and Banner designs around their brass actions. Both cocks are fitted with flints and each have sliding safety bolts. One side of each pistol is marked by the manufacturer 'Wilson' and the reverse 'London'. Both measure 6 ½” overall & have just under 1 ¾” round steel barrels. The barrel’s smooth bores are have just light staining consistent with age. The underside of each barrel have lugs for tool to assist barrel removal, we do not have the tool. Both pistols have concealed folding triggers & the underside of the actions have black powder proof marks. One pistol has number ‘1’ on the underside of the action and barrel, the other pistol has number ‘2’ in the same locations. They both have excellent undamaged bag shaped walnut grips which have fine chequering. Their cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this excellent pair of flintlock pistols includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own these antique flintlock pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:48
£1,175.00

**SMALL**Victorian C1840 William Dudley Birmingham 120 Bore Double Barrel, Over & Under, Nickel Plated, Percussion Vest / Pocket Pistol With Concealed Folding Trigger, Revolving / Turn Over Barrel Block & Removable Ram Rod. Sn 21393:49 - 21393:49
William Dudley was an English Gunsmith recorded at Weaman Street, Birmingham between 1817 & 1858 (see page 35 of English Gunmakers by Bailey & Nie). This is an excellent Victorian percussion pocket pistol with revolving, over & under octagonal barrels. It's octagonal steel barrels are 2” in length (5 ¾” overall). Its nickel plated steel frame is undamaged with much original finish. The barrels are stamped with Victorian black powder proof marks. The barrels are smooth bore. The bores are clean. One barrel flat is signed by the maker ‘W. Dudley’. The action has foliate engraved decoration. The pistol's bag shaped Walnut grip is undamaged and inlaid void silver escutcheon. The pistol has a safety feature forward of the trigger guard which consists of a hooked flange which prevents the percussion cap on the unfired bottom barrel from being struck by accident and it has a sliding safety bolt. The pistol has a folding trigger & cocks and dry fires crisply. The revolving barrel action is smooth & firm. The price for this nice vest / pocket pistol 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 21393:49
£745.00

SOLD SOLD (04/24) C1840 Smith Of London 54 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Brass Action & Screw Off Octagonal Steel Barrel. Sn 21393:50 - 21393:50
This is a good quality percussion pocket pistol by Smith of London (there were many English gun makers named Smith operating in both London & the Provinces during the flintlock & percussion era). It has a 2” turn off octagonal steel barrel (a tool is required to turn off the barrel, we do not have the tool). The barrel's smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age & use. The overall length is 6 ¼”. The underside of the brass action and barrel have black powder proof marks. It has a Dolphin hammer, concealed folding trigger and safety bolt. One side of the action is signed ‘Smith’ within foliate decoration, the other side has ‘London’ within foliate decoration. It has an undamaged walnut bag shaped grip which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The cocking & firing actions work crisply. 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 a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:50
£0.00

**MINT BORE**MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT**Swiss Military Waffenfabrik Bern Vetterli M78 (Model 1878) 10.4 x 42mm Obsolete Calibre Bolt Action Rifle With Tube Magazine. A 1093 - A 1093
The Vetterli rifles were a series of Swiss army service rifles in use from 1869 to circa 1890, when they were replaced with Schmidt-Rubin rifles. Modified Vetterli rifles were also used by the Italian Army. The Swiss Vetterli rifles had the American M1866 Winchester rifle's type tubular magazine & Henry type lifter. Designed by Frederic Vetterli who worked for the famous Swiss arms company SIG, these rifles were the 1st repeating bolt action rifles in the world to be adopted by a National army. Due to the Swiss Federal Council's early 1866 decision to equip the army with a breech loading repeating rifle, the Vetterli rifles were, at the time of their introduction, the most advanced military rifles in Europe. This is an excellent M78 Vetterli bolt action rifle in 10.4x42 mm UK obsolete calibre. The regulation steel metal work has even patina with much original blue finish. The metal has several inspection marks. It has all original, wood furniture in excellent condition with just very light bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The stock is stamped with military ‘Swiss Cross’ mark cartouche. The action is signed by the maker Waffenfabrik Bern, model designation 'M78’, Swiss Cross mark & serial number ‘177494’ which is repeated on the barrel, underside of the action, butt plate tang & bolt. It has an adjustable tangent wedge rear sight graduated to 1600 M, block & blade foresight, sling swivels, spurred trigger guard, bulbous striker cover, steel butt plate, bayonet bar and original cleaning rod. The rifle is 52” overall length with a 33” barrel. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean & bright with well defined rifling. The loading & firing actions are crisp. The price for this excellent Vetterli includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1093
£925.00
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