Deactivated Guns
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WW2 1944 Hispano HS 804 20mm Cannon Recovered from De Havilland Mosquito HX862 on Drum near Conwy, Wales. D 5994 - D 5994 The British 20mm Hispano-Suiza (20x110) HS 404 aircraft cannon which first entered service experimentally in the Battle of Britain in 1940 arming several Supermarine Spitfires and also in the Bristol Beaufighter which carried 4 of the guns internally. The gun however with its original 60 round drum feed although very effective in combat was mechanically unreliable. The gun was later modified to a belt feed which was reliable and served in many aircraft throughout WW2 including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Westland Whirlwind, Bristol Beaufighter, Hawker Typhoon and Tempest as standard equipment or an upgrade of the Browning .303 machine gun as an effective hard hitting gun. This is a sectioned 20mm Hispano HS804 Mark 5 aircraft cannon that was recovered in 1970 from the hills at Drum near Conwy in North Wales from a De Havilland Mosquito mark VI Fighter Bomber HX842. The aircraft originally carried 4 of these cannons and was belt fed with its ammunition. The aircraft was with Number 60 OUT (Operational Training Unit) RAF as a night fighter aircraft on a night intruder exercise from RAF High Ercall in Shropshire as part of their night fighting course. Their briefed route took them towards Prestatyn at 3000 feet and then north west across the Irish Sea at 500 feet. This first leg pf the journey was at 3000 feet to clear the hills near Conwy before descending to the Irish Sea. The aircraft for some reason was flying at about 2300 feet and collided with the summit of the Carneddau mountains at Drem near Conwy at that height. The aircraft was completely destroyed and later that morning the wreckage was found and the pilot and navigators bodies were recovered. This cannon was recovered in 1970 from the crash site and has subsequently been deactivated for display. The cannon has had sections taken out of it to show the inner workings, the sectioned parts being painted in red. The cannon measures 68 inches long is mounted on a wooden display board complete with an inert 20mm HS804 round for display. The price for this very rare WW2 De Havilland Mosquito 20mm Hispano HS 804 cannon includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 5994 £3,900.00 |
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WW1 / WW2 Era British BSA Co. Contract Lee Enfield Short Magazine SMLE No.1 MK III .303 Calibre Rifle & Sling With WW1 1918 Dated WD Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES** D 6055 - D 6055 BSA contract rifles were made for supply to The commonwealth & other Foreign Governments and were not stamped with the usual date markings. This contract SMLE has excellent all original woodwork throughout. The stock is inlaid with a brass disc stamped with numbers (illustrated). The grip strap is crisply stamped BSA Co and is correctly without other date and manufacturer marks. It is serial number ‘58998’ which is stamped on the action and under the rear sight (there are no numbers on the bolt or fore end). The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off (fixed in place during deactivation), winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. It also has a brass butt plate with trap and webbing sling. Deactivated to UK specification with a 2026 deactivation certificate, the rifle cocks & dry fires and the magazine can be removed. The rifle comes with an original Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the manufacturer 'Wilkinson' and King’s Crown ‘GR’ (George Rex) together with ‘8 ‘18 (August 1918 date). The reverse has WD inspection marks. The blade and its slab wood grips with impressed inspection marks are excellent and undamaged. It has its original steel mounted leather scabbard. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price for this SMLE set includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. D 6055 £975.00 |
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**SOLD**24/3**WW2 Era U.S Army Thompson M1 Auto Ordnance Corp .45 ACP Calibre Sub Machine Gun With Seymour Products Co 30 Round Stick Magazine, Sling & 8 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of Ammunition**MOVING PARTS**UK 2008 DEACTIVATION** Sn 23328 - 23328 This is an original WW2 era, U.S Army Thompson M1 SMG. 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 M1’. The weapon is serial number 148168 which is on the frame & underside of the trigger guard. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trademark. The Thompson has blade fore sight and fixed shielded rear peep sight. It is complete with an original Seymour Products Co USA marked stick magazine. The weapon’s sling swivels are fitted with an original webbing sling ink stamped ‘U.S.’ (army). The stock has a steel butt plate with trap. Deactivated to UK specification in 2008 the weapon’s trigger moves, the slide moves backwards and forwards under spring tension and the magazine can be removed. Included are 8 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of .45 ACP brass cased Ammunition. The rounds load into the magazine correctly. The price for this iconic WW2 era SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23328 £0.00 |
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**SOLD**24/3*Cold War Era 1964 Russian Izhevsk Arsenal Kalashnikov AK47 / AKMS 7.62 x 39mm Assault Rifle With Folding Stock**UK 2026 DEACTIVATION** Sn 23231:10 - 23231:10 This is an excellent Kalashnikov AK47 / AKMS Assault Rifle. AK47 Models and variants are common but the structure remains the same. The AKMS with Folding Stock was introduced as an improved variant of the AK-47 in the 1950's & saw service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. This AK47 / AKMS is serial number PH7437 and has other un-matching numbers. The metal also has the Izhevsk Arsenal arrow within Triangle mark and 1964 date. The wood work and metal work of this weapon are undamaged with just light bumps & bruises to be expected. It has the correct shrouded fore sight, adjustable rear sight, cleaning rod, forward sling bar and rear sling swivel. It has a folding skeleton stock which operates as it should. Deactivated to UK specification in 2026 the weapon has no moving firing mechanism parts but the magazine release lever works as it should allowing the magazine to be inserted &removed. The magazine’s loading plate and spring are present and function as they should. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23231:10 £0.00 |
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**CASED**MATCHING NUMBERS EXCEPT MAGAZINES**WW1 1917 Imperial German Army Officer’s Erfurt Luger, PO 8 9mm Parabellum Semi Automatic Pistol With 4 Magazines, Inert Deactivated Rounds & Accessories**COCKS & DRY FIRES EARLY EU 2017 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23321 - 23321 This is an excellent, original, WW1 dated German Army Officer’s Luger, PO 8, 9mm Parabellum, semi automatic pistol. It has matching numbers 9581 / 81 & the breech housing is dated 1917 together with the Erfurt arsenal name and crown mark. The metal has Imperial inspection marks. The metal work and finely chequered wood grips are undamaged. Deactivated to early EU specification in 2017 the slide locks back, the pistol cocks & dry fires, the safety catch works & the magazines can be inserted & removed. The pistol is contained in its later quality fitted Oak case. The case with hinged lid and clasp fasteners is lined in red felt and contoured to fit the pistol and its accessories. The inside of the lid has Luger trade label that can be seen in the images. The pistol comes with accessories that consist of: 4 magazines, one in the pistol the others in the case compartments,1 Magazine is WW1 era with wood toggle butt, 1 is WW2 era with alloy butt (both with un-matching numbers) & 2 post war magazines with plastic butts (no butt markings), the butts of the magazines are illustrated: 32 rounds of inert deactivated brass cased 9mm PO8 ammunition: A steel luger stripping tool (no markings): A steel pin tool: A brass cleaning rod & a brass oil container with removable chained lid. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23321 £1,975.00 |
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C1880’s Victorian Scottish J.R Gow & Sons Dundee 12 Bore Double Barrelled Breech Loading Top Lever Break Action Hammer Sporting Shotgun**COCKS & DRY FIRES**UK 2002 DEACTIVATION** D 6054 - D 6054 John Robinson Gow & Sons were Scottish Dundee based gunmakers recorded at 12 Union Street C1876 (see page 229 of British Gunmakers Vol.2 by Brown). This is a double barrel percussion sporting shotgun by John Robinson Gow & Sons. It has 30” steel barrels with brass bead fore sight and measures 46 ½” overall. The barrels, set side by side have a central flat top barrel rib signed by the makers ‘John R Gow & Sons Dundee’. It has its original walnut stock which has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. The wrist and fore stock have chequered grip panels. The gun has double triggers and hammers. Its action plates have game birds in the field & in flight scenes. The underside of the stock is inlaid with a void brass shield. The shotgun is serial number 33886. Deactivated to UK specification in 1999 the shotgun breaks open & cocks & dry fires. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 6054 £395.00 |
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English Form 12 Bore Double Barrel Side By Side Hammerless Box Lock Breech Loading Top Lever Break Action Sporting Shotgun **COCKS & DRY FIRES UK 2008 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**D 6053 - D 6053 This double barrel hammerless sporting shotgun has 30” blued steel barrels (47 ¼” overall length). The barrels, set side by side have a central flat top barrel rib and bead foresight. It has its original walnut stock which has just the knocks, bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use and double triggers. At some point in its life a previous owner has had the shoulder stock length professionally extended, by approx. 1” wood stock insert. The stock has a ribbed horn butt plate. The wrist & fore stock have chequered panels and the underside of the stock has an inlaid void brass escutcheon. The action has foliate tooled decoration. The shotgun is number 96026. Deactivated to UK specification in 2008 the weapon’s top lever break action opens the breech, it cocks and dry fires and its safety catch works. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 6053 £395.00 |
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WW1 1914 & WW2 Era 1938 British WD BSA Co SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling & 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK 2012 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23265:6 - 23265:6 This is an excellent SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle that has seen service in both world wars. The rifle has all original woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The steel wrist strap is stamped ‘GR (King George Rex) with King’s Crown BSA Co 1938 SHT L.E III’. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. The stock has a London impressed roundel only partially visible and brass stock disc stamped ‘9.14 (September 1914 date) ‘9 DAC’ (most likely unit or regiment, further research required) & 97 (weapon number). Deactivated to UK specification in 2012 the rifle cocks & dry fires, the magazine can be removed and the magazine cut off moves. The rifle is serial number 35505 and has other unmatching numbers. The rifle comes with an original British Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped 1907 (pattern), has WD inspection marks and no readable maker or date marks. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and its slab wood secured by correct screw bolts are undamaged. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23265:6 £975.00 |
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Early WW1 1914 Dated, British WD Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, & WW1 1918 Dated WD Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23174:49 - 23174:49 This is an excellent early WW1 1914 dated SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has excellent condition all original woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The steel wrist starap is stamped ‘GR (King George Rex) with King’s Crown Enfield 1914 SHT L.E III’. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off, long range volley sights, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the rifle’s trigger & bolt move and the magazine can be removed. The rifle is serial number K4233 which is stamped on the breech, fore end block and rear sight. The bolt and wood have un-matching numbers. The rifle comes with an original British WW1 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the manufacturer 'Wilkinson' and King’s Crown GR together 1907 (pattern) and 8 18 (August 1918 date). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The blade is clean and its slab wood secured by correct screw bolts are undamaged. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. The leather has impressed maker mark ‘W’ (Wilkinson). All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23174:49 £975.00 |
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**RARE**MATCING NUMBERS**WW2 1941 Russian Army Tula Arsenal 7.62 Calibre Sveta SVT-40 Semi Automatic Service Rifle**UK 2009 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23231:9 - 23231:9 Fedor Tokarev created the basic design for the SVT rifle in the early 1930s. The SVT-40 (Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva, Obrazets 1940 goda, "Tokarev self-loading rifle, model of 1940", often nicknamed "Sveta") is a Soviet semi-automatic rifle. The SVT-40 saw widespread service during and after World War II. This is a rare to find, original WW2 dated example. It has excellent metal work and wood furniture throughout. It has a shrouded blade foresight, adjustable rear sight, sling swivel, sling bar, steel butt plate & cleaning rod. The frame is dated 1941 has Russian Tula Arsenal & inspection marks. The metal and wood have matching numbers ‘2672’. Deactivated to UK specification in 2009 the weapon's trigger moves, the slide cover moves manually under spring tension and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23231:9 £925.00 |
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