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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

WW2 Era U.S Lend Lease .45 ACP Calibre 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
£975.00

WW2, 1943 Dated, Nazi German, Matching Numbers, Maschinengewehr MG 42, 7.92mm Machine Gun by cra (MAGET - Maschinenbau und Geraetebau GmbH 1942-43) *1997 DEACTIVATION*. Sn 23310:3 - 23310:3
The MG 42 (Maschinengewehr 42, or Machine Gun 42) is a 7.92mm general purpose machine gun developed in Nazi Germany and entered into service with the Wehrmacht in 1942 to supplement and replace the MG34. This is a superb matching numbers, original example of the MG 42 made by MAGET - Maschinenbau und Geraetebau GmbH who produced the guns from 1942 to 1943. The gun retains all of its original metal work which retains its original blued finish with matching numbers on the action, top cover and wooden butt, complete with original brown ribbed bakelite pistol grip. The gun is complete with bi pod and flip up front and rear sights. The frame is nicely stamped on the left hand side with the manufacturer cra, the Nazi German war time code for MAGET - Maschinenbau und Geraetebau GmbH. The weapon carries the matching serial number 1395 together with Nazi Waffenamt inspection marks on its frame. The weapon was deactivated to UK specification in 1997 and cocks, dry fires, the breech cover and barrel change lever open as they should. The price for this sought after early deactivation Nazi marked weapon includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23310:3
£4,750.00

Russian, WW2, 1944 Dated M1910 Maxim Machine Gun. **2009 UK DEACTIVATION STRIPS COCKS & DRY FIRES** Sn 23231:1 - 23231:1
This is a 1944 dated, WWII Russian Maxim model 1910 Machine gun on its Sokolov wheeled carriage. The gun was introduced into service with the Russian government in 1910 and was used through the First and Second World War. This machine gun is complete with its snow hopper used for putting snow into the cooling jacket in winter weather when water was frozen. The Maxim is mounted on the Sokolov folding wheeled carriage which can give the gun a 360 degree traverse. The gun and carriage retains all of the original green painted finish and the steel rimmed wooden wheels are in excellent condition. the gun retains its original bullet shield which hooks on vertically with slots to sight the gun. The gun was deactivated in November 2009 and it cocks, strips and dry fires as it should. Deactivated to UK specification in2009, the weapon strips, cocks & dry fires, the magazine feed can be removed and the top hatch lifts. In an Ironic twist, Ukrainian forces are now using Maxim M 1910 machine guns against Russia forces in the current ongoing conflict. The price for this Maxin M1910 machine gun includes deactivation certificate. UK mainland delivery is by arrangement and at cost. Sn 23231:1
£1,595.00

**RARE**WW2 Nazi German Maschinengewehr MG 42, 7.92mm Machine Gun By 'swd’ (Berlin Lübecker Maschinenfabriken) With 1943 Dated ‘kur’ (Steyr-Daimler Puch AG, Werk Graz) Bi-Pod, Sling, Partial Ammo Belt & Inert Rounds*COCKS & DRY FIRES*2022 DEA CTIVATION* - 23436:5
The MG 42 (Maschinengewehr 42, or Machine Gun 42) is a 7.92mm general purpose machine gun developed in Nazi Germany and entered into service with the Wehrmacht in 1942. This is an excellent original example of the MG 42 (illustrated in image 1 is a period photograph of an MG 42 crew of the 1st SS Panzer Division in action at Kharkov March 1943). Our MG 42 has all original metal work, wood stock and ribbed pistol grip. It is complete with bi pod, flip up sights and leather sling. The frame is marked by the manufacturer 'swd' which is the Nazi German War time code for Berlin Lübecker Maschinenfabriken and is serial number ‘7650 which is on the metal and shoulder stock. The weapon is Waffenamt & has inspection marks on its frame. The bi pod is stamped ‘kur’ which is Steyr-Daimler Puch AG, Werk Graz, dated ‘43’ (1943) and Waffenamt. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2022 the gun cocks and dry fires and the breech cover lifts and closes as it should. Also included is an original partial steel link ammunition belt with a quantity of inert ammunition. The price for this sought after Nazi marked weapon includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23436:5
£4,250.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 19/06) WW2 Era U.S Thompson M1 A1 Auto Ordnance Corp .45 ACP Calibre Sub Machine Gun With 30 Round Auto Ordnance Stick Magazine & 2 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of Ammunition**MOVING PARTS**UK/EU 2025 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23409 - 23409
This is an original WW2 era, U.S Thompson M1 A1 SMG (see page 350 of ‘The Ultimate Thompson Book’ By Hill). It is a very good excellent example and its original wood stock, pistol grip and fore stock have just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age & service use. The weapon is crisply stamped 'Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.’ and 'Thompson Sub Machine Gun Caliber 45 M1 A1’. The weapon is serial number 380166 which is on the frame. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trademark & ‘U.S. Property’. The Thompson has blade fore sight and A.O.C marked winged fixed peep sight. It is complete with an original Auto Ordnance marked stick magazine, sling swivels & steel butt plate with trap. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2025 the weapon’s trigger moves, the slide moves backwards and forwards under spring tension and 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 era SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23409
£995.00

SOLD SOLD WW2 Era, Sten Sub Machine Gun Triple Ammunition Pouche & 3 Magazines for Commandos and Paratroopers. MISC 2014 - MISC 2014
This is a WW2 era British khaki canvas triple magazine pouch and magazines for the Sten gun with separate magazine compartments. These pouches were used extensively by Commando and Airborne Forces in WW2 and due to the partition in between the magazines, there was no noise from the magazines touching when moving. The top flap secured by a strap with press stud. Interior is designed with triple sections to hold 3 magazines. The rear has two webbing belt hook loops. This is an excellent used pouch complete with its magazines and the price includes U.K. delivery. MISC 2014
£0.00

German, WW2, MG42 & MG34 Leather Shoulder Sling. MISC 2008 - MISC 2008
This is an original WW2 era leather sling with the correct steel mountings for the MG42 and MG34 machine guns widely used by the German army throughout WW2. The sling is made of heavy leather with reinforcement pads for the shoulder. The sling has a swivelling spring loaded hook on one end and the correct spring loaded clasp at her other. The sling in supple in a nice used condition with no rips and intact stitching. Both the metal attachments work correctly as they should. The price includes U.K. delivery. The MG42 in the photographs is for reference to the sling mountings and is not included in the sale. (Leather Box near Armoury). MISC 2008 £125
£125.00

WW2, US Green Heavy Duck Canvas Carry/Transport Case for the Thompson M1928 and M1A1 Submachine Gun. MISC 1016 - MISC 1016
This is a WW2 US Green heavy duck Canvas Carry/Transport Case for the Thompson M1928 and M1A1 Submachine Gun. The case was usually used for storage in armoured vehicles. The case fits the standard 10.5 inch Thompson barrel and standard foregrip. The case is constructed from thick olive green canvas with a light green cloth reinforced bound edge. The case is closed by a non metallic zip with an alloy closure zipper complete with its original leather closure pull cord and attachment ring. One side of the canvas is ink stamped COVER THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN CAL .45 050268". Each side has two leather tabs with a snap buckle for quick attachment/detachment to hold it in a vehicle. Inside the bag are 4 reinforced sewn in leather tabs to put the case on a vehicle mount. The case bears little signs of use and the zip is stiff. See page 199 in Doughboy to GI US Army Clothing and Equipment 1900-1945 by Kenneth Lewis. The price of the saddle bucket includes UK delivery. The Thompson machine gun and the vehicle mount in the photograph is not included in the sale. MISC 1016
£275.00

WW2 Era U.S Army Thompson 1928 A1 Auto Ordnance Corp .45 ACP Calibre Sub Machine Gun With U.S Army ‘Co’ 30 Round Stick Magazine, Sling & 4 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of Ammunition**MOVING PARTS**UK/EU 2024 DEACTIVATION**Sn 23330 - 23330
This is an original WW2 era, U.S Army Thompson M1 SMG (see page 312 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 'U.S Model of 1928 A1’. The weapon is serial number 538845 which is on the frame. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trademark. The metal also has Thompson USA patents and ‘Thompson Sub Machine Gun Calibre .45 Automatic Cartridge’. The Thompson has blade fore sight, Thompson muzzle flash suppressor and Lyman peep sight. It is complete with an original U.S Army ‘Co’ stick magazine. The weapon’s sling swivels are fitted with an original webbing sling. The stock has a steel butt plate with trap. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2024 the weapon’s trigger moves, the slide moves backwards and forwards under spring tension and the magazine can be removed. Included are 4 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 23330
£1,395.00
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