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DEACTIVATED INERT. Very Rare German Early WW1 Butterfly Hand Grenade 18210:18 - 18210:18
DEACTIVATED INERT. This is a very rare and little documented German hand grenade produced early in WW1. The hand grenade is quite unique in its action and is compact to carry. The cylindrical hand grenade has two half barrel shaped pressed steel shields that encase the explosive body and are hinged at one end. After throwing the grenade, the two wings open out 90 degrees parallel with each other to form a T shape with the explosive charge hanging below. This is achieved by putting a round hollow pin attached to the top of the grenades body through the hinge of the wings to keep the T shape. This hand grenade is of the impact type with an integral percussion fuse. A screw on steel cylindrical gaine screws into the top of the body and a screw on smooth cylindrical explosive body screws on after that. The bottom of the body has a Star of David cast into it and it was produced by Jewish Factories in WW1 to aid the German war effort. The price for this extremely rare WW1 German hand grenade includes U.K. delivery. Sn. 18210:18
£750.00

C1885 P. Webley & Son R.I.C. (Royal Irish Constabulary) No.1 New Model 6 Shot Double Action .476 Calibre Revolver & Leather Holster**EARLY UK 1990 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 21385:20 - 21385:20
Webley’s No.1 New Model RIC revolvers were advertised by the Army & Navy Stores in 1881, by October 1884 serial numbers had exceeded 60300. These revolvers differed from earlier models by having a fluted cylinder & modified extractor. Made in a variety of calibres, they were supplied to the Royal Irish Constabulary, the British Military and Foreign Armies & Police Forces throughout the World (see page 68 Figure IV/33 of Webley Revolvers By Bruce & Reinhart). This is an excellent original example of the RIC No.1, New Model revolver. It has a 4 ½” barrel and measures 10 ¼” overall with a closed military frame. It has the correct fluted cylinder. The left side of the frame is marked with ‘Webley's R.I.C No.1 .476CF’ name & model detail together with the Webley 'winged bullet' legend and struck out number '71024'. The frame is also numbered ‘1264’. The top of the frame is crisply marked 'P. Webley & Son London & Birmingham'. The metal work and finely chequered walnut grips are undamaged with even patina throughout. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1990, the pistol cocks and dry fires in both single & double action (Its side gate loading plate and ejector have been fixed in place during the deactivation process and do not move). The revolver is fitted with Military / Police lanyard ring. The pistol comes with an original period British Sam Browne type brown leather holster. Made of quality leather hide, the holster is undamaged with all stitching intact. It has a full flap cover, single retaining strap with brass stud fastener and a belt loop with brass hanging bar on the rear. There are no maker or date marks on the holster. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 21385:20
£675.00

SOLD SOLD (14/03) WW1 British WD 1917 Wolseley Motor Co MK III* Brass Trench/ Signal Flare Pistol With Flared Muzzle**EARLY UK 1990 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE ISSUED 2024** Sn 21212 - 21212
An original British WW1 1917 MK III* Brass Trench/ Signal Flare Pistol With flared muzzle by the Wolseley Motor Co. The pistol has a 5 ½” barrel with Flared muzzle & slab wood grips which have just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The pistol has manufacturer's name, Model and War Department inspection stamps on the left side of its frame together with '1917' date (all illustrated). It also has serial number '1284' on its right side. The pistol is complete with military lanyard ring. Deactivated to UK specification in 1990, the original certificate was lost at some point in its life and a replacement UK deactivation certificate issued in 2024. This deactivated pistol breaks open as it should & it cocks & dry fires. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. (NB UK deactivated flare/ signaling pistols do not need to be re proofed to the new EU specification). Sn 21212
£375.00

WW1 Era British Officer’s Private Purchase Bowie Trench Fighting Knife With Ebony Handle & German Silver Fittings Blade Marked With Kings Crown ‘GR’ By Rodgers & Sons Sheffield With Original Leather Scabbard. Sn 12569. - 12569
Joseph Rodgers is perhaps rivalled only by George Wostenholm in terms of its importance to Sheffield cutlery and its fame around the world. The mark of The Star and Maltese Cross was registered by the Rodgers Company in 1764. With increasing business in what is thought to have been exclusively Pocket Knives, in around 1780, the firm moved to larger premises at No. 6 Norfolk Street. Eventually, as Rodgers expanded, it would acquire surrounding property until the famous Norfolk Street Works occupied the entire plot. Joseph Rodgers’ success is evident in the firm’s appointment to five successive sovereigns - George IV, William IV, Queen Victoria, Edward II and George V. Rodgers & Sons made popular private purchase weapons during WW1 including trench daggers. This a is an original WW1 era British Officer’s private purchase trench fighting knife by Joseph Rodgers & Sons with its original leather scabbard. It has an ebony handle which has a deep chequered design. The pommel has a small, old, stable chip. It has a German Silver ferrule and finger guard. It’s slim, clean, 6 ¾” single edged, Bowie shaped steel blade is marked ‘J. Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk St, Sheffield, England’ together with Kings Crown and ‘GR’ (George Rex) and the reverse with Star and Maltese Cross trademark. The knife measures 11” overall length. Its original brown leather scabbard has a riveted integral belt loop and retaining strap with small buckle. The top 2 rivets on the rear of the scabbard which form the belt loop are absent but an old contemporary repair secures the top of the belt loop to the scabbard body. The rivets could easily be replaced. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12569.
£795.00

WW2 Manchester Regiment Officer’s Uniform Khaki Service Jacket With WW2 Campaign Medal Ribbons, Lieutenant Insignia, Lanyard & Trousers By Moss Bros London. Sn 11531. - 11531
After distinguished service in both World War I and World War II, the Manchester Regiment was amalgamated with the King's Regiment (Liverpool) in 1958, to form the King's Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool) which was, in 2006, amalgamated with the King's Own Royal Border Regiment and the Queen's Lancashire Regiment to form the present Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border). During WW2 the Manchester Regiment served in Italy, North West Europe and the Far East. This is an original WW2 Manchester Regiment Officer's Uniform. The Tunic is clean & has just the service wear to be expected. It is single breasted with open collar, pleated chest pockets and plain lower pockets with flaps. The epaulettes bear enamel and gilt rank insignia stars of Lieutenant. The lapels have metal Regiment Insignia. The tunic is mounted with WW2 campaign ribbons. The Tunic has all but one of its original brass King's Crown Regimental buttons. The left shoulder of the Tunic is fitted with an original green cord lanyard. The Tunic is approx UK size 38" Chest. The matching trousers have side slash pockets and buttoned fly. They are approx 30-32" Waist, 33" Leg. The trousers have no damage but do have light service wear. The lining of the trousers’ have a clean manufacturer label ‘Moss Bros Covent Garden London’ (illustrated inset in image 2). Price includes UK delivery. Sn 11531.
£245.00

German WWII Fighting/Trench Knife & Scabbard (Shortened) 8424:5. - 8424:5
A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War. An example of a World War I trench knife is the German Army's Nahkampfmesser (close combat knife).[4][5]An original German WW2 Fighting/Trench Knife & Scabbard. The regulation model of the (Heer) army had a single edge blade, two smooth wooden grips secured by three rivets and they were made by 5 different manufacturers. The single edge blade has been shortened to 4 ¾ " long and the overall length is 9" The knife is complete with a metal scabbard which has a metal sprung belt/boot clip riveted to it. (see page 75 of German Combat Knives by Christian Mery) The price includes UK delivery. 8424:5.
£295.00

**ISSUED BUT UN-USED**WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.2 Mould Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21452 - 21452
This is an excellent original 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife (see The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged blackened ribbed handle. It has a number 2 mould mark on the handle near to the pommel. It has an undamaged 172 mm blued double edged dagger blade with medial ridge. The dagger is complete with original leather scabbard with external blackened chape and belt loop. The scabbard has its elasticated retaining strap & as is common its 4 original sewn on leather tabs have been period cut back. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21452
£475.00

WWII 1944 Dated 400 Round Empty Wooden Ammunition Box Originally Containing 400 Rounds Of 12 Bore No. 6 Shot Shotgun Cartridges For Wartime RAF Air Gunnery Training. O 1487. - O 1487
Rare WWII 1944 dated 12 bore, No. 6 shot ammunition empty wooden boxes originally containing 400 rounds. This is an empty wooden ammunition box used for holding 400 12 bore cartridges for issue to 12 bore shotguns. The probable issue was to RAF Air Gunners for clay pigeon training to keep their eye in for air to air shooting against enemy aircraft. The clay pigeons helping the shooter to use lead in shooting. There are various labels and stencils on the box as to the contents and one is dated 26.4.44 (26th April 1944). The labels and stencils are shown in the photographs. The box has a RAF blue diagonal stripe on both ends of the box and is complete with the closure pin for keeping the lid secure. The box has two rope handles at each end of the box, one of which is snapped. These boxes were made disposable, i.e. making fires for keeping warm or cooking, making sand reinforced positions or just for sitting on. The survival rate of these boxes is very small. The price includes UK. delivery. O 1487.
£275.00

German WWI Trench Dagger Scabbard and Leather Belt Loop. ED 2073 - ED 2073
This is a nice German WWI trench dagger (with the exception of the German Nahkampfmesser or (close combat knife), most early trench knives were fabricated by hand by individual soldiers or blacksmiths for the purpose of silently killing sentries and other soldiers during trench raids. These early "trench knives" were often shortened and sharpened Army-issue bayonets. One type of stabbing weapon, the French Nail, was made by cutting and pointing the steel stakes used to support the barbed wire protecting trenches. Some historians say that some trench knives models were inspired by the Bowie knife. This example has a Gottlieb blade (with a Crown D). The wooden grips are held by three rivets and have nine grooves *use related marks-see images*. The scabbard is made of blued metal with leather belt loop. See Fighting Knives by Frederick J Stephens on page 44 for reference. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2073.
£245.00

**MINT**WW2 Kai Gunto Japanese Navy Officer’s Tachi Sword With Tai Sabi Ko Stainless Steel Blade Smith Signed ‘MITSU NAGA SAKU’ & Toyokowa Naval Arsenal Anchor Mark, Scarce Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 21448 - 21448
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 “Kai Gunto Navy officer’s tachi with a type of Tai Sabi Ko stainless steel blade developed for the Navy, made in the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. Tachi swords have 2 ring hangers. This is late war after 1943. Signed by an obscure smith ‘Mitsu Naga Saku (made this). Only a couple of mentions of him, real name Noguchi Heiichi, born 1918 worked as a gunto smith see Markus Sesko book on smiths page 135. Also in Fuller & Gregory books. In practically mint condition. Saya has scarce black leather cover over honoki wood. Saya has been wrapped in sacking then black lacquered, a hard item to find now. Tsuba is steel, oval shaped blackened with 2 small seppa, not O seppa with sunrays found on earlier swords. Tsuka late war quality, blackened steel mounts & menuki. Wood wrapped in sacking and painted black simulating fish skin. A flat Navy wrapped ito (cotton). Very good condition and a good example of its type”. In his illustrations he translates the Smith signature as above and identities the navy arsenal mark and notes Arsenal assembly ink marks. He describes the cutting edge length as 63 cms and the overall length as 84.5 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. The price for this nicely marked Japanese WW2 Naval Officer’s sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 21448
£1,375.00

German Miniature KS98 Desk Top/Letter Opener Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 167. - BAYO 167
This is a miniature version of the KS98 Dress Bayonet and has a 5 ½ " fullered polished steel blade. A rear facing quillon, wooden chequered grips and a stylised Birds head pommel. The scabbard is black painted steel but with no frog stud which would suggest use as a desk paper knife. These have not survived in as great numbers as the full size bayonets of this type. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 167.
£195.00

German WWI Trench Knife with Antler Handle and Leather Scabbard by Manufacturer Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen Foche. Sn. 5308. - Sn. 5308
This is a nice German WWI trench dagger (with the exception of the German Nahkampfmesser or (close combat knife), most early trench knives were fabricated by hand by individual soldiers or blacksmiths for the purpose of silently killing sentries and other soldiers during trench raids. These early "trench knives" were often shortened and sharpened Army-issue bayonets. One type of stabbing weapon, the French Nail, was made by cutting and pointing the steel stakes used to support the barbed wire protecting trenches. Some historians say that some trench knives models were inspired by the Bowie knife. This nice example with maker Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen Foche imprinted to one side of the blade. The 6” blade (10 ½ “ overall) is in very good condition with minor age related staining. The one piece Antler grip has silver coloured metal to the base and pommel. It has a brass coloured finger guard above the blade. The scabbard is thick brown leather with integrated belt loop. The leather, stitching and studs are all in good order. The price includes UK delivery. Sn. 5308.
£295.00
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