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**RAREST MAKER OF 1933 PATTERN DAGGERS**ORIGINAL**EARLY PRODUCTION**WW2 Era Nazi German Robert Klaas Solingen 1933 Pattern SS Man’s Dagger With SS Runes, Motto Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 22065 - 22065
This is a rare original 1933 pattern SS Man’s Dagger and scabbard. All ranks of the SS were authorised to wear these daggers (see pages 48 & 49 of Johnson’s book Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich Vol 1). The blade of this example is crisply marked with the Nazi manufacturer’s trademark of Robert Klaas Solingen and is without RZM marks indicating early production (Rich Abr Herder made only circa 1,000 1933 pattern daggers and are rated rarity 10 (10 being the rarest) in ‘The service daggers of the SA & The NSKK’ by Siegert). The blade has the correct "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (my honour is loyalty) etched Blade. The blade is clean with no damage. The black wooden grip is original and undamaged apart from a small fine stable surface crack on one side near to the pommel cap which can be seen in image 2 . The Nazi German National Emblem and 'SS' runes roundel are original and secure. It has a Nickel plated cross guard & pommel. The dagger is complete with its original anodised black metal scabbard which has just one small light pin point dent on one side. The scabbard has a single hanging ring and nickel plated chape and throat mount. The price for this rare Nazi SS piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22065
£2,850.00

**SLEEPER**AS FOUND**ORIGINAL**WW2 Era 1935 Pattern Alcoso (Alex Coppel Solingen) German Army Officer's Dagger, Crossguard With Monogram ‘RH’, Scabbard With Bullion Cord, Portepee & DRGM Marked Hangers. Sn 22058 - 22058
An excellent, as found, original, 1935 pattern German Army Officer's Dagger and Scabbard with original accessories set. The dagger’s blade has the Alcoso Solingen name & trademark (unlike other manufacturers Alcoso Daggers were made with parts that were not interchangeable with other Daggers of the same pattern). It has a distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and correct ivory hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate oak leaf decorated pommel. The cross guard and one side of its clean, undamaged blade has period hand etched monogram initials ‘RH’ most likely the initials of the Nazi officer who was originally issued with this dagger (the white lines seen on the blade in image 3 are merely reflection of light during photography not scratches, damage or stains). The ribbed handle has no damage. It is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' design and 2 hanging ring mounts with matching oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The scabbard has no damage or dents. The hilt is fitted with its original bullion cord & Portepee which are clean & complete . It’s original hangers have bullion stitching & green velvet backing. The hangers have buckles, sprung clips and bar. The buckle rings have oak leaf decoration. The bar is marked DRGM (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster licensed for production in Germany / quality assurance mark). The price for this nice complete Nazi set includes UK delivery. Sn 22058
£695.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**EARLY VARIANT RIGID GUARD**British John Salter London (Maker To Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson) 1796 Pattern Royal Marine’s Officers Sword With Blue & Gilt Etched Heraldic Arms Fighting Blade & Period Brass Naval Pattern Scabbard. - ED 2398
The Pattern 1796 British infantry officer's sword was carried by officers of the line infantry in the British Army between 1796 and the time of its official replacement with the gothic hilted sword in 1822. This period encompassed the whole of the Napoleonic Wars. Royal Marines served on board British War Ships during the Napoleonic Wars, seeing combat in Portugal & Northern Spain. John Salter was working as a swordsmith at 35 Strand between 1780 and 1824. The successor to Joseph & Edward Greensill, Salter achieved great fame in his time as a swordsmith, becoming the sword cutler to HRH Duke of Sussex. He also had the honour to make the swords for Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson, and also Lord Exmouth. Additionally Salter was asked to make swords for the Patriotic Fund. This is an original early example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword by John Salter 35 Strand Pall Mall (see page 159 of World Swords by Withers). It has its regulation brass hilt with correct early variant rigid shell guard. Later variants of the 1796 Infantry sword had folding clamshells. It has the correct knuckle bow. urn shaped pommel and quillon finials which are often found to be missing from these swords. It has a wire bound grip, all very tight and undamaged. It has a 32” long blade with fullers (38 ½” overall). The blade is faintly gilt etched & blued on both sides with partially visible British heraldic arms. The fighting blade is sharp & undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. The spine of the blade is signed by the maker ‘Salter 35 Strand London Pall Mall’. The sword has its period brass Naval pattern scabbard in which it was found indicating that this fighting sword was most likely carried by a Royal Marine Officer aboard a British war ship during the Napoleonic wars. The scabbard has 2 brass hanging rings & brass shoe. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2398
£975.00

**RARE**Cold War / Soviet Afghan War Era Russian Paratrooper’s & Pilot’s 2nd Model Jump Escape Knife & Scabbard. Sn 22067 - 22067
This is an original 2nd model Soviet military issue Paratrooper’s Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War and during the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knives were normally carried in a pouch on top of the paratrooper’s reserve parachute which is worn on the stomach (see page 234 of ‘The Military Knife & Bayonet’ by Brett where one of these knives are illustrated. Our example is in excellent condition. Its bakelite or compressed wood scales are undamaged and secured by alloy rivets (1st model examples has single one piece grips). Both grips have embossed stylised ‘bird’ or ‘dragon’ devices. The hilt is holed for wrist strap. Its uniquely shaped 5 ¼” blade has a correct rounded blunt tip and sharp serrated edges on both sides of the mid section. The blade is clean with just some light surface rubbing. The blade shank is numbered ’01 (or 7)60B’. The knife has its original correct ribbed open top plastic scabbard which has small wings at the throat, holed, most likely for stitching to kit or uniform. The price for this rare parachutist’s escape knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 22067 (small fixed blades knives box storeroom)
£475.00

SOLD SOLD (23/09) **SURRENDERED JAPANESE ARMY AIR FORCE (JAAF) PILOT OFFICER’S**ANCIENT BLADE**16th Century Muromachi Period Bizen Den School Uchi Gatana Sword Blade With WW2 Mounts Including JAAF Marked Sarute Loop, Scabbard & Expert Aseessment. - 22060:5
By 1941, the Japanese Army Air Force had about 1,500 combat aircraft. During the first years of the war, Japan continued technical development and deployment of increasingly advanced aircraft and enjoyed air superiority over most battlefields due to the combat experience of its crews and the handling qualities of its aircraft. However, as the war continued, Japan found that its production could not match that of the Allies. On top of these production problems, Japan faced continuous combat and thus continued losses. Furthermore, there were continual production disruptions brought on by moving factories from location to location, each transfer with the goal of avoiding the Allied strategic bombing. Between these factors and others, such as the restricted strategic materials, the Japanese found themselves materialistically outmatched. In terms of manpower, Japan was even worse off. Experienced crews were killed and replacements had not been planned. The Japanese had lost skilled trainers, and they did not have the fuel or the time to use the trainers they did have. Because of this, towards the end of its existence the air force resorted to kamikaze attacks against overwhelmingly superior Allied forces. This is an extremely rare ancient Japanese blade mounted for WW2 use by a Japanese Army Air Force Pilot Officer. The sword has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “Extremely rare example ofan army air force sword. A single handed Uchi gatana blade looking to date from late 16th century muromachi period over 400 years old. Unsigned Bizen Den work, shortened tang. In bright old faded polish from when it was put in 2nd war gunto mounts. You can see a bizen hamon used during 15th / 16th centuries., still in reasonable healthy condition. I think it would take another polish to bring out the quality of workmanship. Saya, honoki wood covered in thin leather over hessian wrap for war service. Alas it had a paper surrender label stuck to the leather when it was surrendered by its original owner who thought he would get his sword back after war. Now damaged and faded with just a couple of kanji written in ink on show, we will never know owners name ?. Tsuba gunto pattern in brass couple of seppa all finish on tsuba worn away. Tsuka hilt gunto pattern good quality ray skin intact. Brown ito wrap good condition. Wrong fuchi has hole for safety clip which was never fitted to this sword, put on in arsenal shop in wartime. Sarute knot lopop never seen one of these in 50years of dealing & collecting. Super rare emblem of army air force carried by a pilot, smaller sized sword for a plane? See Fuller & Gregory swords & dirks page 103 for air force units information”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 53 cms. Total length just under 68 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this extremely rare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22060:5
£0.00

**MINT BORE**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**Georgian British Ordnance Enfield Tower .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings, Stock Impressed With ‘JW’ Stock Maker’s Mark. Sn 22059:6 - 22059:6
This is an original British Ordnance Regulation Enfield Tower .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol in excellent Condition. The pistol has all original wood work with regulation brass fittings, including trigger guard with extended tang, fore end block & cudgel butt. The walnut full stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The wood is impressed with stock maker’s mark ‘JW’. It has a heavy military ring neck cock fitted with flint & original wood ram rod with brass end cap. It measures 15 ½” overall with a 9” round steel barrel. The barrel has English black powder proofs. The smooth bore is near mint clean and bright. The action works crisply. The lock plate is signed ‘Tower’ & has Georgian Crown & Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George Rex) together with ordnance inspection mark. The price for this excellent Napoleonic wars era flintlock includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22059:6 (in 22059 collection box)
£1,675.00

**SUPERB**MINT BORES**Cased C1820’s Matching Pair Of English John Probin London Maker To The Prince Of Wales 22 Bore Gentleman’s Flintlock Dueling / Target Pistols, With Octagonal Damascus Steel Barrels. Sn 22059:7 - 22059:7
John Probin (b.1785) was an English London based gunmaker recorded as having premises at 29 Lisle street, Leicester Square 1826-41, 70 Strand 1842, 11 Agar Street Strand 1843-46, 115 St Martins Lane 1847-51. He was gunmaker to the Prince Of Wales (see page 194 of British Gunmakers Vol.1 by Brown). This is a superb pair of matching English dueling pistols by John Probin. The pistols are in fine condition undamaged and all original with 9 ½” octagonal Damascus steel barrels & undamaged original walnut full stocks. Each barrel is signed by the maker ‘Probin Maker to His RH The Prince Of Wales’’. The smooth bores are near mint clean & bright. The actions both have ‘v’ notch plate rear sights and the barrels have brass blade fore sights. Both pistols have Swan neck hammers fitted with flints & safety bolts. The metal work is clean and undamaged. Each lock plate is signed ‘J.Probin’. The trigger guards have engraved decoration & Pineapple finials. The breech of each pistol have gold roundel inserts. The pistol's cocking & firing actions work crisply. Both pistols have their original wood ram rods with polished horn end caps and steel worm tips. The pistols are contained in their later wood case. The case with hinged lid is lined with felt and has compartments to fit the pistols and accessories (there are no accessories with these pistols). The case has a brass lock (key absent) and hook fasteners. The price for this quality pair of pistols includes UK delivery. NB as antique flintlock weapons no licence is required to own these pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22059:7 (in 22059 collection box)
£7,450.00

**SOLD**30/9**C1790 English John Fox Twigg London 28 Bore Flintlock Dueling / Target Pistol With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 22059:7 - 22059:7
John Fox Twigg was born at Grantham, Lincolnshire, in 1732 and is listed by Heer (1978) as being apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker, Edward Newton (active 1718-1764), though no dates for the apprenticeship are offered. By 1755, Blackmore (1986) lists Twigg working as a gunmaker from Angel Ct., Charing Cross until 1760 when he moved to 132 Strand, opposite Catherine Street and continued at this address until 1776. He moved again in 1776, this time to Piccadilly where he remained until 1790. During these 14 years he opened several warehouses; at little Somerset Street, in 1771; 30 Cornhill, 1777 and Tower Hill in 1779. His only son, John, was apprenticed in 1786 to Henry Nock, and subsequently inherited his father's business. This is a flintlock dueling or target pistol made C1790 by Twigg London. It measures 15 ¼” overall and has a 10" octagonal steel barrel with brass blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch plate fixed rear sight. The smooth bore is clean. The top of the brown wash octagonal barrel is engraved ‘Twigg London'. It has a stepped lock, swan neck hammer fitted with flint, safety bolt, trigger guard with foliate engraved decoration and acanthus bud finial & steel ramrod mounts. The lock plate is signed 'Twigg'. It has a dark walnut full stock which has deep cut quality chequering and carved decoration at the rear of the action. The pistol has an ebonised wood ramrod with steel worm. Its cocking and firing action works crisply. The price for this pistol by a quality maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22059:7 (in 22059 collection box)
£0.00

C1985 BSA RB2 Stutzen .22 Calibre Air Rifle with BSA 4X40 & Leather Sling. AI 605. - AI 605
The German word stutzen means to crop, dock or prune, so a stutzen rifle is one that looks cropped. Fundamentally, it’s a slang term give to a rifle that’s mounted in a stock that goes all the way to the end of the muzzle. The rifle barrel may be full length, but it appears cropped because the forearm is just as long. The Airsporter Stutzen is an underlever spring-piston rifle whose lever is concealed in the forearm. This example is in very nice condition. The Beech stock with cheek piece has a beautiful grain and only minor age-related marks. The serial number is GR 06397 which dates it between 1985 & 1986. The metalwork is very nice with only the usual marks near the rear of the cylinder and trigger guard. It comes mounted with a BSA 4X40 scope and original mounts. A thick leather sling also accompanies the rifle. The rifle is firing at 11.12 ft/lbs. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. AI 605.
£895.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**QUALITY MAKER**Georgian British Cavalry 1796 Pattern Ketland & Co .750 Musket Calibre Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings. Sn 22059:8 - 22059:8
Ketland & Co were English gunsmith's based at various addresses in Birmingham & London between 1785-1819. This is an original British 1796 Pattern Ketland & Co .750 Musket Calibre Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Pistol. The pistol has all original wood work with regulation brass fittings, including trigger guard with extended tang, fore end block & cudgel butt. The walnut full stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. It has a heavy military cock fitted with flint & iron ram rod. It measures 15 ¼” overall with a 9” round steel barrel. The smooth bore has just staining and residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has crisp English proofs. The action works crisply. The lock plate is signed ‘Ketland & Co’ & has Georgian Crown & Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George Rex) indicating military issue. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22059:8 (in 22059 collection box)
£1,445.00

Uberti .44 Calibre 1847 Walker Model Percussion Revolver with Decorated Cylinder. **UK 2024 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** D 1561. - D 1561
The story of this single action black powder revolver began the same day that the Alamo fell in 1836. That’s when Samuel Colt began production of a revolving-cylinder pistol at his Paterson, New Jersey, factory. The 1847 Walker revolver was enthusiastically received by the Rangers of the newly independent Republic of Texas. The reputation earned by the formidable 1847 Walker revolver is what ensured gunmaker Samuel Colt’s success. Samuel Colt’s Paterson revolver played a decisive role during battles between Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians in the mid-1800s. Texas Ranger Capt. Samuel Walker was so impressed by the performance of Colt’s first production revolver in the tide-turning Battle of Bandera Pass that he met with Colt to collaborate on what would be the biggest and heaviest black powder revolver Colt ever produced the .45-caliber 1847 Walker. It has a forged steel barrel. Barrel length: 9inch (230mm) 7 Grooves. Left hand twist. Total length 400mm. Weight 2Kg. Manufactured in Italy by Uberti. In 1959, Aldo Uberti founded A. Uberti, S.r.l. in the village of Gardone Val Trompia in the Italian Alps and began making replicas of Civil War-era cap-and-ball revolvers. As the experience and skill of his craftsmen grew, Uberti expanded into replicas of rifles. Not only are the Uberti guns exacting replicas down to the finest detail, but with modern machinery and materials, they’re better than the originals. The loading lever and loading lever latch are near the muzzle. It has a brass square-backed trigger guard which is an improvement over the Paterson’s guard less folding trigger. The body is blackened and colour cased hardened. The cylinder is decorated with depictions of the Battle of the Alamo. The Walnut grip is good with only a few signs of age-related wear. The serial number D15084 is shown on numerous areas underneath the pistol. U.S. 1847 is shown on the side of the 9” barrel. Deactivated to UK specification in 2008 the pistol cocks and dry fires crisply, correctly in single action only, its cylinders and barrel are blocked. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 1561.
£445.00

Victorian British Pattern 1827 Manchester Volunteer Rifles Officer's Sword With Blued & Etched Panels Blade By S&S Smith Manchester & Scabbard. Sn 22089 - 22089
Originally raised as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1755, the Rifle Brigade was officially formed in 1800. Initially Officer’s carried a lighter version of the 1796 pattern Light cavalry sabre, later adopting the 1803 pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword with strung bugle motif placed within the knuckle bow. The Regiment, always renowned for its individuality both in uniform and tactics, it was no wonder that they eventually gained their own distinctive pattern of sword. The 1827 pattern is defined by an all steel hilt coupled with the replacement of the usual Royal Cypher with a strung bugle and Queen’s Crown in the hilt . The Manchester Volunteer Rifles were raised in 1859/60. Their expansion in WWI as eighteen battalions of the Manchester Regiment saw the Regiment play a significant role in the Great War. This is a very good, original example of the 1827 Pattern Sword To The Manchester Volunteer Rifles with Scabbard. The sword has a 32 ½” long elegantly curved blade with fullers (39” overall). The blade has just staining consistent with age and is blued & etched on both sides with foliate panels & banners together with Queen’s crown on one side and Rifle Brigade Bugle and Victorian Queen’s Crown ‘VR’ Victoria Regina panel ‘Manchester Rifles’ on the reverse. It also has the ordnance acceptance star with inlaid roundel at the ricasso on one side. The blade is signed by the maker ‘S&S Smith 34 Cross St Manchester’. It has a voided knuckle guard with the correct Rifle Brigade Queen’s crown with strung bugle motif, stepped pommel with ball end and wire bound, fish skin covered handle in excellent condition with all wire complete and intact. It is complete with original leather scabbard with steel mounts & 2 hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22089
£645.00
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