Deactivated Guns
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**RARE** Battlefield Captured,, Autumn 1916 at Serre, Somme, WW1, 1915 Dated, Imperial German, Mauser Gew 98, 7.92mm Calibre, Infantry Rifle with Extended 20 Round Magazine, Sliding Steel Bolt Cover, Muzzle Protector & Sling. **EU 2026 DEACTIVATION**. Sn - 23489 This is an excellent Imperial German WW1, 1915 Dated Gew 98 infantry rifle captured in No Mans Land at Serre in the Somme in the Autumn of 1916. The rifle is in excellent condition with a silver plaque is attached to the bottom of the forend reading ‘THIS GERMAN RIFLE WITH BIG MAGAZINE WAS BROUGHT IN FROM NO MANS LAND IN FRONT OF SERRE IN THE AUTUMN OF 1916’. Serre was one of the strongly fortified villages held by the Germans at the start of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The village, about five miles north of Albert, was the most northern point of the main attack on the 1st of July 1916 This rifle incorporates many rare additions including an extended 20 round magazine with a cut off tab on a chain, a sliding steel bolt cover attached to the bolt an fore end, a flip up muzzle protector and a leather sling. The 20 round magazine is rarely found and is attached by screws to the trigger guard extension. The magazine is stamped on the side V? CO DRP. The bolt cover is made of pressed steel sliding on a steel rod with a clip arrangement to the fore end. The muzzle cover is of the twist on type with a flip up cover at the front. The top of the breech is nicely stamped DEUTSCHE WAFFEN MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1915 together with various proofing stamps. The wooden stock is in good condition and has 2 inspection stamps on the right hand side of the butt. The barrel retains most of its original blued finish and is fitted with a 2,000metres rear sight. The rifle has matching serial number 581 and retains its original leather sling on the swivels and the original cleaning rod. the rifles bolt cocks, the trigger moves and the magazine follower is spring loaded. The rifle has the serial number 581 stamped on it and was deactivated to EU specification in 2026. The price for this scarce battlefield recovered rifle with the unique silver plaque includes the deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23489 £2,950.00 |
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WW2 1941 Dated Fascist Italian Military Beretta Model 1934, 9mm Corto (.380 ACP) Semi Automatic Pistol With Later Leather Holster**MOVING PARTS EU 2025 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23484:93 - 23484:93 The Beretta model 1934 is a compact, semi-automatic pistol which was issued as a standard service firearm to the Italian armed forces beginning in 1934 until 1943 (see page 274 of Axis Pistols by Still). It is chambered for the 9 mm Corto, more commonly known as the .380 ACP. Our pistol has the correct Beretta monogramed grips which are undamaged and the metal has most of its original blue finish with even age patina and service wear. The butt is fitted with Military lanyard bar. The right side of the slide & frame are stamped with matching serial numbers '907014'. The frame is stamped with inspection marks (illustrated). The slide has manufacturer, model, and calibre detail together with 1941 date (illustrated). Deactivated to EU specification in 2025, the pistol’s slide and trigger move, the hammer moves, the magazine can be removed & the safety catch has been fixed in place during the deactivation process. The pistol comes with a later leather holster with full flap cover, retaining strap, spare magazine carrier and rear belt loop all leather and stitching are as new clean and intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23484:93 £575.00 |
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WW2 Thompson USA M1A1 Auto Ordnance Corp .45 ACP Sub Machine Gun With Seymour Products Co 30 Round Stick Magazine, Sling & 2 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of Ammunition**MOVING PARTS**UK/EU 2023 DEACTIVATION**D 6060 - D 6060 This is an original WW2, U.S Army Thompson M1A1 SMG (see page 350 of ‘The Ultimate Thompson Book’ By Hill). It is an excellent example and its original wood stock, pistol grip and fore stock are all undamaged as is its metal work. The weapon is crisply stamped 'Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.’ and 'Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 M1A1’. The weapon is serial number 512178. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson name and legend. The Thompson has open combat sights. It is complete with an original stick magazine marked with Seymour Products Co manufacturer detail (illustrated). The weapon’s sling swivels are fitted with original webbing sling and it has has butt plate with trap. Deactivated to EU specification in 2023 the weapon’s slide moves backwards & forwards under spring tension, moving trigger & the magazine can be removed. Included are 2 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of .45 ACP brass cased Ammunition. The rounds load into the magazine correctly. The price for this iconic WW2 SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 6060 £1,250.00 |
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Late 1800’s English Midland Gun Company Birmingham 12 Bore Double Barrel Breech Loading Top Lever Break Action Sporting Hammer Shotgun**COCKS & DRY FIRES**UK 2002 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**Sn 23484:89 - 23484:89 The Midland Gun Company was an influential British firearms manufacturer established in Birmingham, England in 1889, known for producing quality shotguns and rifles, operating out of the famous Birmingham Gun Quarter. This is a double barrel sporting shotgun by the Midland Gun Company. It has 30” steel barrels. The barrels, set side by side have a central flat top barrel rib signed by the maker and with patent detail (illustrated). The gun is serial number 107393. It has its original walnut stock which has just the bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use and double triggers and hammers. The action has engraved foliate decoration. The underside of the stock is inlaid with a void white metal escutcheon and it has a ribbed horn butt plate. The weapon’s top lever break action works as it should. Deactivated to UK specification in 2002 the gun cocks and dry fires. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23484:89 £345.00 |
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Vickers .303 Calibre Heavy Machine Gun, Linlithgow Manufacture in 1944, MK IV Cradle/Pintle By RH & S, Tripod, Condenser Tin. Condenser Adaptor, Hose, Ammunition Tin and Inert rounds in a Webbing Belt & Wooden Transit Boxes. **EARLY UK 1995 DEACTIVATION C - 23478:73 The Vickers machine gun is a water-cooled .303 British machine gunwas produced by Vickers Limited, originally for the British Army. The gun was operated by a three-man crew but typically required more men to move and operate it: one fired, one fed the ammunition, the others helped to carry the weapon, its ammunition, and spare parts. The Vickers machine gun was in service from before the First World War until the 1960s, with air-cooled versions of it on many Allied World War I fighter aircraft. This is a complete Vickers machine gun with ancillary equipment contained in 2 wooden transit boxes. The gun was made at Lithgow Small Arms Factory in 1944 and is in excellent condition and is complete with a 1940 dated water condensing can, rubber tube and brass barrel fitting, and a number 10 mark 1 steel ammunition tin containing a 252 round 1943 dated webbing belt with 36 inert rounds. The gun is fitted with flip up long range sight and has excellent undamaged wood firing handles, retaining its original finish and is fitted with a webbing barrel cover. The gun has the dovetail optical sight mount is fitted on the left hand side of the action. The gun has a 1940 dated water condensing can, rubber tube and brass barrel fitting. The number 10 mark I steel ammunition tin contains a 1943 dated webbing 1943 containing xxx inert rounds. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1996 the gun cocks and dry fires, its breech covers can be opened and the ammunition feed tray can be removed. The mark II tripod is in excellent original condition retaining its original green paint. The tripod has a graduated dial & designation markings (all illustrated). The cradle / pintle of the mark IV tripod has maker mark MA 1929 (Linlithgow). The tripos and gun are contained in their original wooden transit cases. See The Grand Old Lady Of No Man’s Land’ by Goldsmith. The price includes deactivation certificate and U.K. mainland delivery only. Sn 23478:73 £5,950.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (20/06) WW1, 1917 Dated, British WD Officer's Webley MK VI .455 Calibre Service Revolver With 6 Inert Deactivated Rounds of .455 Ammunition. ** Earliest Deactivation** 1990, Clear Over bored Barrel, accepts Inert Rounds. Sn 23478:70 - 23478:70 This is an original World War 1, 1917 dated, matching numbers British WD Officer's MK VI .455 calibre Service Revolver. The gun has matching serial numbers 318880 stamped on the barrel, frame and cylinder. On the right side of the frame it is crisply stamped WEBLEY MARK VI PATENT 1917 and the top strap is stamped MARK VI. The pistol carries extensive has WD proof and inspection marks on its frame, barrel and top strap. The pistol has its original vulcanite grips with chequered grip panels and lanyard ring. Deactivated to UK specification in February 1990 and it cocks and dry fires, the cylinder revolves and accepts inert founds which can be ejected by the gun. The pistols barrel is clear, being over bored. The pistol breaks open for loading and the cylinders accepts inert rounds and the rounds eject as they The pistol comes with 6 rounds of inert, deactivated brass cased .455 calibre ammunition. The price for this early 1990 UK deactivated WW1 dated British Webley mark VI service revolver with 6 inert deactivated rounds includes the deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23478:70 £0.00 |
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WW2 1943 Lanchester MK I* 9mm Calibre Sub Machine Gun By ‘M/49’ (Francis & Barnes Ltd Coventry) & ‘S 230’ (Mann’s Engineering Ltd Essex) With 50 Round Magazine & Sling**COCKS & DRY FIRES EARLY UK 1995 DEACTIVATION** Sn 23484:64 - 23484:64 This is an excellent condition British 9mm Lanchester MK I* SMG. This "British Schmeisser" was named after George Lancaster of Sterling Armament Company; he was the principal British designer and the main issue was to the Royal Navy. They were produced between 1941 and 1943. This Lanchester has the manufacturer's codes ‘M/49’ (Francis & Barnes Ltd Coventry) & ‘S 230’ (Mann’s Engineering Ltd Essex) and ‘43’ (1943 date). The Mark I* was only capable of fully automatic fire. This Lanchester has an excellent undamaged wood stock, brass butt plate with trap and brass magazine housing which is stamped with model designation, manufacturer code and serial number 54519 (all illustrated). It also has the correct 50 round magazine, flip rear sight, winged fore sight, sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling and bayonet bar. Deactivated to Early UK specification in 1995 the SMG cocks and dry fires and the magazine can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23484:64 £1,795.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (23/06) Thompson M1A1 Auto Ordnance Corp Sub Machine Gun With Seymour Products 30 Round Stick Magazine & Stock Sling Swivels Configured For British Commando Use & Inert Rounds**UK/EU 2023 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23329 - 23329 This is an original WW2 era, U.S made Thompson M1A1 SMG supplied to Britain under the terms of the wartime lend lease agreement to support the British war effort. It is a very good example. Its original wood stock, pistol grip and fore stock are all undamaged as is its metal work. As was common the fore stock has been field hand chequered to assist grip. The weapons sling swivels are configured for British commando use (so it can be carried across the chest during combat). The weapon is crisply stamped 'Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.’ and 'Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 M1A1’ together with ‘U.S. Property’ (denoting lend lease). The weapon is serial number 325885. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trade mark. The Thompson has blade fore sight and fixed Lyman rear peep sight. It is complete with an original stick magazine Seymour products USA marked manufacturer detail. It has a steel butt plate with trap. The SMG comes with 4 inert deactivated brass cased rounds of .45 ACP ammunition Deactivated to UK/ EU specification in 2023 the weapon’s slide moves backwards & forwards under spring tension, the trigger moves and the magazine can be removed. The inert rouns load into the magazine correctly. The price for this iconic WW2 SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23329 £0.00 |
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WW2 1943 Nazi German Mauser 'CE' (J.P. Sauer u. Sohn, Waffenfabrik, Suhl, Thuringia) 7.92mm Calibre K98 Rifle & Sling**COCKS & DRY FIRES EARLY UK 1994 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23484:56 - 23484:56 This is an excellent original WW2 Nazi German K98 infantry rifle. The rifle has an adjustable rear sight, block & blade fore sight, bayonet bar, cleaning rod & steel butt plate. It’s all original laminated wood stock is excellent & undamaged. It has forward sling bar and the stock is slotted for sling anchor. The rifle is fitted with leather sling with steel buckle. The breech is crisply marked with the Nazi German Wartime manufacturer code 'CE' which is J.P. Sauer u. Sohn, Waffenfabrik, Suhl, Thuringia and is dated ‘43’ (1943). The weapon has several Waffenamt & Heer Eagle with Swastika acceptance marks. The breech also has model designation ‘Mod 98’. The weapon is serial number ‘5284’ and has other un-matching numbers. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1994 the rifle cocks and dry fires, the safety catch works and the bolt can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23484:56 £975.00 |
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WW1 1917 Imperial German Mauser G98 7.92mm Calibre Infantry Rifle With Removable Brass Muzzle Protector Cover & Sling**COCKS & DRY FIRES VERY EARLY UK 1989 DEACTIVATION** Sn 23484:55 - 23484:55 This is a very good WW1 dated Imperial German Army G98 infantry rifle. It has all original woodwork and metalwork with steel butt plate. The all original stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The barrel shank is stamped by the manufacturer ‘Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf A/N’ & dated '1917'. The rifle is stamped with model detail 'G.E.W 98' (Gewehr 1898) and with Imperial German inspection marks. It has block & blade foresight, adjustable rear sight, bayonet slide, cleaning rod, sling swivels fitted with leather sling & original removable brass & steel muzzle protector cover. The rifle is serial number 1699. The metalwork has some matching numbers. The bolt has un-matching number. Deactivated to very early UK specification in 1989 the rifle cocks and dry fires, the safety catch works & the bolt can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23484:55 £1,375.00 |
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