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SOLD SOLD (13/01) WWII U.S. ‘M3’ Fighting Knife and ‘M8’ Scabbard. ED 2110. - ED 2110
This is a nice blade marked ‘M3’ knife by ‘UTICA’ (the Utica Cutlery Company was founded in 1910 by a group of prominent Utica businessmen. It was felt that a metal working industry would create employment and bring economic balance to the area. The primary industry in Utica at the time was textile manufacturing). It is contained in its early U.S. ‘M8’ plastic scabbard by ‘B.M. Co.’ (In 1941, Harry Beckwith founded the Victory Plastics Co. which was a subsidiary in Hudson, MA, to manufacture scabbards that Beckwith Manufacturing Co. were contracted to produce). The knife has the usual leather washer grip which has signs of wear *see images*. The blade also retains some of its parkerised finish. The ‘M8’ scabbard is also in good order, showing signs of service wear. The price for this combination includes UK delivery. ED 2110.
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SOLD SOLD (07/01) Early 20th Century Era Cavalry Horseman's Folding Clasp Knife with Removable Rein Studs by Joseph Rodgers & Sons. ED 2111. - ED 2111
In the nineteenth century, Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation and a history that was said to have been synonymous with the cutlery trade itself. In 1724, a ‘house workshop’ was rented to John Rodgers (1701-15 January 1785) for seven guineas a year, at Holy (or Hawley) Croft, a backstreet off Campo Lane, near the present Cathedral (Leader, 1905). In 1724, the Company of Cutlers ‘let’ a mark to John Rodgers – a Star and Maltese Cross (originally registered to another cutler in 1682) – which the family was to make world famous. The mark was confirmed in 1764. The knife’s fold out tools and blades consist of a large 3” blade, one other small 41mm main blade and a smaller blade, one with thumb spur, hook, shotgun cartridge removal tool, cork screw and gouge/ stone remover. The blades are marked by the manufacturer ‘Joseph Rodgers & Sons’ and ‘Rodgers Cutlers to his Majesty’. The body of the knife has two original removable reign screw bolts with nuts. The knife measures 5” when closed and has undamaged silver scales and screwdriver end shackle. The blades & accessories are undamaged with just the staining to be expected with age. All blades fold neatly into its frame. The price for this quality piece includes UK delivery. ED 2111 (Folding knife box) (Small Box)
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Martini Henry Patt 1887 MkIII Sword Bayonet and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company. 22401 - 22401
The pattern 1887 MKIII is distinctive in that there are no fullers in the blade. The Wilkinson as this one is, are clearly marked on the ricasso, and the contractor was given discretionary power as to the mode of securing the cross piece, by riveting or brazing. The blade is 46 ¼ cm (60 cm overall). There is a WD and arrow over crown 35 W to one side of the ricasso and crown V.R. above ‘89’ (manufactured in 1889) above ‘Wilkinson Sword Company London’ amongst other inspection stamps (see pictures). The leather chequered grips are held with two pins and are in very nice condition. The leather scabbard thought to have been used by Indian troops is in equally good condition with the polished furniture, leather and stitching all in good condition. The chape has an inspection stamp imprinted and ‘7989’ on the throat. See ‘British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ by Ian D. Skennerton and Robert Richardson. The price includes UK delivery. 22401. (Martini Box)
£275.00

Martini Henry Patt 1887 MkIII Sword Bayonet and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company with India Contract Markings. 22402 - 22402
The pattern 1887 MKIII is distinctive in that there are no fullers in the blade. The Wilkinson as this one is, are clearly marked on the ricasso, and the contractor was given discretionary power as to the mode of securing the cross piece, by riveting or brazing. In 1892, Henry Rifled Barrel Co was awarded the contract for 30,000 Martini-Henry I.C.1 Cavalry carbines from the Indian Government. These examples were manufactured over a two-year period under full Governmental Viewing in the now mostly obsolete .577/.450 chambering. The blade is 46 ½ cm (601 mm overall). There is a WD and arrow over crown 35 W to one side of the ricasso and crown V.R. above ‘89’ (manufactured in 1889) above ‘Wilkinson Sword Company London’ amongst other inspection stamps (see pictures). The pommel has is numbered ‘9285’. The crossguard and throat of the scabbard have clear Indian markings *see images*. The leather chequered grips are held with two pins and are in very nice condition. The leather scabbard thought to have been used by Indian troops is in equally good condition with the polished furniture, leather and stitching all in good condition. The chape *loose but intact* has an inspection stamp imprinted and ‘8001’ on the throat. See ‘British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ by Ian D. Skennerton and Robert Richardson. The price includes UK delivery. 22402. (Martini Box)
£295.00

British Pattern 1887 MK I Sword Bayonet & Scabbard. 22403. - 22403
The P1887 Mk I sword bayonet was the first in a series of four Marks which evolved during the fading days of the Martini Henry rifle, the last of the single shot arms adopted by the British War Department. This is an early MK I Pattern 1887 sword bayonet newly made by Enfield in 1887 and not a converted 1886 Pattern. The blade has a fuller on each side and carries a Crown over "V.R." and /87 98. The other side of the blade carries the broad arrow over WD and an inspection stamp. The spine of the blade also carries two inspection stamps. The grips are black chequered scales, held by 4 steel rivets. The pommel carries 9925. The scabbard is the standard steel mounted black leather type which is in very nice condition with only minor service wear. All stitching and furniture are intact. See Skennertons Bayonet Book Pages 160 to 163 item B205. The price includes UK delivery. 22403. (Martini Box)
£395.00

British WD Pattern 1887 MK IV Martini Henry Sword Bayonet Converted In 1891 From Pattern 1886 Enfield Martini Bayonet and Scabbard. 22404. - 22404
This is an original MK IV Pattern 1887 Martini Henry sword bayonet converted in 1891 from P1886 Enfield Martini bayonet by addition of a new cross guard approved 1st June 1891 (see page 383 Number 795 and page 318 of ‘The Bayonet Book’ by Watts & White). The fullered steel blade is 461mm in length and has just light staining consistent with age (602mm overall). The blade has WD broad arrow and ordnance inspection marks ‘/86’ (1886 pattern) & ’C 91’ (Converted 1891). The stippled boiled hard leather grips have original fine stippling are worn with no damage. The hilt has the correct flat spring and the pommel’s steel release button works firmly. The cross guard with muzzle ring is numbered ‘1675’ see images for inspection marks. The bayonet’s original steel mounted black leather scabbard has no damage. The throat mount bears an ‘L’ and has another indistinct number. The scabbard is in good order, the leather, stitching and furniture are all intact. The price includes UK delivery. 22404. (Martini Box)
£295.00

*Unique* Framed Italian WWII Medals from the ‘Da Noli’ (Italian Destroyer from WWII). BA 896 - BA 896
A collection of framed medals from a serving sailor in the Italian Navy (Marina Militar) who may have served on the ‘Da Noli’ and ‘V.Vivaldi’ during WWII. The ‘Da Noli’ was a destroyer which patrolled ‘The Strait of Bonifacio’ off the Italian coast laying mines and sinking several British Destroyers alongside her sister ship the ‘V.Vivaldi’ (which is mentioned on one of the medals in the frame) until the ‘Da Noli’ which was attacked in October 1943 by German aircraft soon after joining the Allies. The ‘V.Vivaldi’ was mined and sank on the same day. The medals were awarded for service against the ‘Malta Convoys’ during the siege of the island. The centrepiece is the ‘War Cross’ which was decorated to the Sailor for bravery. The medals are accompanied by a letter from ‘The University of Leeds’ giving some history about the medals of which excerpts are used above. Measuring 25 x 25 x 2cm. The price includes UK delivery. BA 896. (Top shelf stores)
£375.00

WW2 Burma Chindit & Suez Crisis Era 1956 Dated British Airborne Forces Enfield MK 3 .303 Calibre Bren Light Machine Gun with MK 4 Barrel**UK / EU DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** D 1514. - D 1514
The British Bren Light Machine Gun was introduced in the 1930's and used extensively by British & Allied Forces throughout WW2. Bren Guns were produced predominantly in Britain, Australia & Canada. MK 3 Bren’s were shorter and lighter than MK 2 Brens. They were made by Enfield from 1944 for the war in the East and for Airborne Forces. Post war examples were made from converted WW2 weapons. This is an excellent British .303 Calibre MK 3 Bren Light Machine Gun. All of its metal work & woodwork is in great undamaged condition with original finish, and it is complete with its bi pod, flip up rear sight, carry handle & original box magazine. The right side of its frame is crisply stamped 'Bren Mk 3' model detail, Enfield’s combined ‘ED’ mark & '1956' date. The frame & MK 4 barrel have matching numbers A4657. The weapon also has Enfield’s ‘U.E’ inspection marks. Deactivated to UK specification in 2020 the weapon’s slide and trigger move and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 1514.
£845.00

**BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE**WW2 Japanese NCO's Type 95 Katana by The Lijima Swords Factory with Kokura Arsenal Mark, Original Leather Cord with Barrel Knot and Scabbard with Part of Its Original leather Field Combat Cover. Sn 20332. - 20332
This is an original WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana With cord, barrel knot and scabbard with partial field combat cover. The sword has the typical brown painted aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The handle retains traces of its original colour. Its fullered, 27 ¼” blade is clean and has storage grease. The side of the blade is crisply stamped '17535' and with inspection mark. The hilt is stamped with Kokura (4 combined cannonballs) Arsenal mark and the Lijima Swords Factory roundel with crossed swords mark and inspection mark (see page 185 of Swords of Imperial Japan by Dawson). The lanyard ring is fitted with original leather cord with barrel knot in good condition with all leather and stitching intact. It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The throat of the scabbard is stamped with number ‘105902’. The scabbard has part of its original brown leather field combat cover. The cover’s lower section is absent as its original cord which would lace the throat. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20332.
£1,195.00

SOLD SOLD (09/01) *Pre WWII* The Haenel Model 28 .177 Air Pistol. 22365. - 22365
Hugo Schmeisser designed this pistol in 1927, but production didn’t start until around 1933. It continued up to the start of WWII but ended there. Approximately 25,000 model 28s were made, along with a few thousand earlier unnumbered guns. You cannot help but notice the similarity of the shape to the famous P08 or Luger, which has given rise to speculation that Haenel 28s were used for military training. Germany did make use of many long airguns as rifle trainers. The trigger is a single stage. The front sight is a barleycorn mounted on a dovetail. The rear is a V-notch mounted on an adjustable leaf with its own dovetail. Adjustment comes via a small screw at the back of the leaf. The serial number of this example is 10371 which is stamped to the base of the strap. The grips and main body of the pistol are in very nice condition. This is a must for the collector or enthusiast. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 22365.
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SOLD SOLD (07/01) 1980’s West Germany FB Record (BARTHELMS, FRITZ) Record Jumbo .177 Calibre 'Top Lever' Air Pistol. AI 872. - AI 872
The Company FB Record was founded by Fritz Barthelms in 1948. Production of airguns began in the late 1960s. The Jumbo was produced between 1982 & 1997. The Record brand began to include more substantial and interesting air pistols. The strangely named Jumbo features one of the most interesting mechanisms in the airgun field, the first pistol to have an oval-shaped piston. Not only is the piston oval, but it is a concentric design where the barrel runs through the piston and mainspring. In such a design, there needs to be room for the air to travel back down the compression chamber, out of the breech at the rear, perform a U-turn and then travel back down the barrel. It is a very compact design with 'top lever' cocking action. This is a very good fully functioning example of the Record Jumbo. Its metal work retains its original finish. It has chequered wood grips. The pistol is crisply marked by the manufacturer 'FB Record', 'Cal 4.5’ and 'Made in West Germany' and serial number ‘07422’. The pistol has a safety catch to the left side of the frame, and it loads and fires as it should. 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 872.
£245.00

Quality Maker, Victorian C1850 W. Greener Birmingham .600” Bore Muzzle Loading Sporting / Hunting Rifle with Octagonal Barrel. Sn 16883. - 16883
The famous W.W. (William Wellington) Greener English sporting shotgun and rifle manufacturer was established in 1829 and is still in business, with a fifth generation Greener serving on its board of directors. He produced weapons under the names W. Greener & W.W. Greener. In the mid 1800’s Greener was producing firearms at the St Mary’s Works Birmingham and had Royal appointments with the British Monarchy. This is a sporting rifle by W.Greener. It has an undamaged Walnut stock. The top pf the wrist is inlaid with void shield shaped brass escutcheon. It has a 28” brown wash octagonal barrel. The bore has staining consistent with age and crisp rifling. The rifle measures 45” overall. The action has foliated scrollwork decoration and is crisply marked ‘W. Greener’. The rifle has its original steel ramrod, heavy Dolphin hammer, small brass blade fore sight & brass ‘v’ notch plate rear sight. It has a steel butt plate with extended tang and hinged trap, trigger guard with extended tang and acanthus bud finial all decorated with foliate scroll work. The fore end block is steel, and the weapon is fitted with sling swivels. The weapon's loading and firing actions work as they should. The price for this rifle by a prestigious maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 16883.
£1,195.00
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