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WWII 1943 Dated MK II Webbing Open Top Tanker’s Holster for Enfield & Webley .380 Calibre Pistol. 22125. - 22125
An original WWII era MK II webbing open top Tanker’s holster with retaining strap and single brass press stud fastener for Enfield & Webley .380 calibre spurless Tanker’s revolvers. The front of the holster has a retaining strap with press stud fastener and 6 individual stitched loops to hold rounds of .380 ammunition. The front also has a stitched pocket for cleaning rod. The rear of the holster has an integral stitched belt loop which has a Broad Arrow and date stamp of ‘1943’ along with the maker ‘B.S. Ltd’ (Bass Smeaton Ltd). The rear of the belt loop. All material and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this excellent original WWII Tanker’s holster includes UK delivery. (A Small Frame Webley MK III .380 Calibre Pocket Revolver with Spurless Hammer is available for this holster on our website 17699:11). 22125.
£245.00

Original 1944 Dated WWII Webley Matching Drum Magazine Pouches for the Vickers ‘K’ Machine Gun used by the S.A.S & L.R.D.G in North Africa, Italy and the Balkans by Maker B.H.G. 22127. - 22127
The Vickers K machine gun, known as the Vickers Gas Operated (Vickers G.O.) or Gun, Machine, Vickers G.O. .303-inch in British service, was a rapid-firing machine gun developed and manufactured for use in aircraft by Vickers-Armstrongs. The high rate of fire was needed for the short period of time when the gunner would be able to fire at an attacking aircraft. The weapon was adopted for land use during World War II. The Special Air Service adopted the weapon for their hit and run tactics, mounting it in pairs on their jeeps. Over the years, it was assumed by some that they took the phased-out VGO because they could obtain no other suitable machine guns, but with its high rate of fire and low-friction locking design. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War who also made use of the gun during their raids. Dated 1944 with the manufacturers mark B.H.G Ltd (Barrow Hepburn & Gale is a British luxury leather goods manufacturer best known as the producer of the despatch boxes used by the Government of the United Kingdom. In the Second World War, the company aided the British war effort as they had done in the First World War, producing leather goods for the government. The tanneries at the Grange in Bermondsey were destroyed during the Blitz. George Odey, the director of Barrow Hepburn and Gale since 1933, would be appointed a CBE for his company's contributions). Worn as a set of two pouches facing forwards in conjunction with the 37 pattern web braces and waist belt, in excellent condition the pouches measure; 30 x 24cm and are in un-issued condition. The stitching, straps and buckles are in perfect order. Both wide straps bear the code ‘AE 0220’. The price for this piece of history includes UK delivery. 22127.
£295.00

Victorian Pewter & Brass ‘Panel’ Powder Flask. 22033. - 22033
A panel flask is one bearing a single motif to either or both sides. This example shows a foliage design front and back. With It is its original screw thread, brass nozzle with sprung lever and adjustable shot measure. In excellent working condition with a lovely, aged patina. Measuring; 17 x 8 ½ cm at its widest point. See pages 299-307 Nos 504 & 517 of The Powder Flask Book by Riling for similar examples. The price for this Pewter panel flask with foliage design includes UK delivery. 22033.
£175.00

*Victorian* Brass Leather Pear Shaped Iron Black Powder Flask by BARTRAM & Co. 22028. - 22028
This is an excellent original complete English, Victorian, ‘Bartram & Co', Leather Shot Flask with brass nozzle (The company was founded in 1851 by William Bartram and operated until 1892 from 31 Castle St, Holborn (founded1855) Sheffield, England. Known to have manufactured a wide variety of powder flasks but was best known for the distinctive Dolphin design). It measures 7 ¾ “overall length and the leather pouch is 3 ½ " at its widest point. It has its original screw thread, brass nozzle with sprung lever and adjustable shot measures marked 'DRAMS 3, 2 ¾, 2 ½, 2 ¼'. The brass nozzle lever works crisply. All stitching of the leather is intact, and the nozzle retains its original brass finish. It is fully functioning and undented. See pages 71, 112 &158 of The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling. The price includes UK delivery. 22028. (Powder flasks 2 Drawer)
£185.00

British, 1941 Dated, MINT, British Emergency Pattern 1939, Officers Sam Browne Tan Leather .455 Webley Ammunition Pouch. - MISC 1018
British, WW2, 1941 Dated near mint British Emergency Pattern 1939, officers Sam Browne tan leather ammunition pouch for Webley .455 ammunition. The emergency pattern was speedily introduced at the outbreak of WW2 due to a shortage of webbing. The pouch is impressed on the rear between the two belt loops B.H&C 1941 (date). The main body of the pouch is sewn with nickel plated copper rivet reinforcing the corner. The closing flap is held on by two further nickel plated copper rivets. The two belt loops are also held on by 4 nickel plated rivets. the emergency pattern was discontinued in 1942 when sufficient webbing was available for use. The price for this near mint ammunition pouch includes U.K. delivery. MISC 1018
£145.00

American, U.S.Army, 1902 Pattern Leather 20 Round McKeever Ammunition Pouch by Rock Island Arsenal 1904. Sn - 22064
This is an original brown leather 1902 Pattern McKeever-style 20 round ammunition pouch designed after the larger pouch for the .45-70 American government cartridge. The design was named after its creator, First Lieutenant Samuel McKeever of the U.S. 2nd Infantry Regiment. After adopting the Springfield Krag–Jørgensen in .30-40, the U.S. Army redesigned a new version for the smaller .30 caliber cartridge and was in use by US Army till 1910. The pouch is well made and has a brass hinge pin through the bottom so the pouch can be opened to show all the ammunition with the point facing down. In service, the pouch was usually worn on the leather garrison belt passing through the two belt loops. The front of the pouch is embossed with US within an oval. The interior of the pouch is in good condition and consists of a webbing backcloth with webbing bullet loop holders. One end of the pouch is stamped ROCK ISLAND ARSENEL 1904 (date) and the letters T.C to the left. The leather is in good condition and fastens as it should. The price for this ammunition pouch includes U.K delivery. Sn 22064
£245.00

British, WW2, 1942 Dated, Commando Ski Snowshoes. - MISC 1017
These are a pair of British commando, WW2, 1942 dated ski snowshoes. The snowshoes are stamped with the makers monogram UCLtd, 1942 (date) and a crowfoot over W over 61. The shoes consist of a bent steamed horseshoe shape riveted together with a short wooden ski screwed to the bottom. The shoes are laced with thin rope under a piece of webbing and the fastening consists of webbing laced through iron hoops attached to the snowshoes and a steel buckle. The shoes are in excellent condition and measure 29 inches by 8 ½ inches and were designed to allow the commandos to walk or slide on snow and would have been useful in the Norway and Italian campaigns. The shoes would have been worn with a white smock and other cold weather gear. See page 56 in ‘The World War II TOMMY British Army Uniforms European Theatre 1939 – 45 in Colour Photographs by Martin Brayley & Richard Ingram’ for winter equipment. The price includes U.K. delivery. MISC 1017
£375.00

*Rare* WWI German Machine Gunners Bonsa Multi-Tool Kit and Leather Case. 21840. - 21840
This is a rare leather maker marked ‘Bonsa’ brown case containing a hardwood knife handle and 13 various interchangeable tool blades, stamped D.R.G.M./Bonsa (D.R.G.M. Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster (German Reich Registered Design) means it was patented in Germany. The set consists of; hammer, pliers. Scissors multiple screwdrivers, corkscrew and files etc. This multi-tool kit was an essential piece of equipment for the German Army during World War I. The tools are in very good condition, with only minor signs of age-related wear. The leather case is also very nice, the leather has a nice, aged patina and the stitching and studs are in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. 21840. (Top of Drawers)
£295.00

1952 British WD Military Fireman’s Axe Numbered H98 With Chrome Plated Steel Axe Head. Sn 21781 - 21781
This is an original British WD Military Fireman’s Axe. The axe with undamaged wood shaft measures 15” overall length and has a heavy Chrome plated steel axe head with Crow Bill’s Spike securely riveted to the shaft through the axe head tangs. The spike is 3 ½” length and the axe blade cutting edge is 2 ¾” width. One side of the axe blade is stamped with number H98, WD arrow and 1952 date. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21781 (storeroom shelf above bells)
£125.00

WWI British Officers Trench/Campaign Lantern and Case to Lt M.E.C. Baggallay of the 11th Hussars. 21584. - 21584
Mervyn Eric Claude Baggallay was educated at Eton College Windsor prior to joining the British Army. He was a Lieutenant in the 11th Hussars (The 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army established in 1715. It saw service for three centuries including the First World War and Second World War but then amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969). The quality black painted lantern has a copper coloured plate ‘The Koomah Regd’ to the front. The lantern would have been used by Lieutenant Baggallay in the trenches of WWI. It has 3 glazed windows, 3 bevelled *two heat cracked but intact* and one plain. Measuring 12 x 13cm and 36 cm high including chimney, not including legs. The original wooden handle is still intact. The black metal copper coloured metal lined case has a separate accessory space within. The front has been professionally inscribed with the owners name and regiment. The case measures ; 42 x 21 ½ x 15 ½ cm and has a lockable front latch and handle. This piece warrants more investigation. The price includes UK delivery. 21584.
£495.00
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