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SOLD SOLD (16/12) INERT DEACTIVATED. Scarce, Mint, Sectioned, Unfired British 120mm Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot Fin Stabilised (APDSFS) Projectile. Sn - 23145
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a mint condition, sectioned, scarce, Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot Fin Stabilised (APDSFS) projectile for the British 120mm tank gun as fitted to the British Chieftain and Challenger 1 tank. This 120mm round replaced the 105mm tank gun originally fitted to the tank and the bore of the gun went from 105mm to 120mm. The 120mm APDSFS (Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot Fin Stabilised) projectile consists of a tungsten core sheathed in a steel finned dart, fitted inside a light alloy sabot or sheath. Upon firing, the sabot is discarded and the reduced calibre projectile with trace carries on to the target. The mint projectile retains all if its original black finish and stencilling. The three piece petal sabot is stencilled in cream on one of the petals 120MMTK APFSDS L23A1 RLB (Royal Laboratories) 2-85 (February 1985) and in white LOT 065E . The fin assembly has a bright green painted finish. The projectile retains both of its original cream nylon driving/sealing bands. The projectile has a hard shaped cream cover to protect the fin assembly from damage during loading which is stencilled in black GN-1007/009 SX 1234. The rear nylon driving band is split for the section but a complete unsplit nylon driving band is included in the sale. The price for this projectile includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert projectile in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23145
£0.00

**SOLD 22/12**Original**Large**Battleworn**WW2 Era Nazi Kriegsmarine Ink Marked Reichskriegsflg (Battle Flag) With Size Marking 2 x 3.35 (Metres). Sn 23141 - 23141
An original large WW2 era Nazi Kriegsmarine battle flag. The vivid red cotton double sided flag is printed with black & white central cross and large Swastika within roundel. It has a large Teutonic cross in one panel. It has stitched edges & a 2” hem loop along one edge with original hanging rope. The rope is absent one of its looped ends. The hem is clearly printed with the Kriegsmarine Eagle ‘M’ mark and detail ‘Reichskriegsflg (Battle Flag) 2 x 3 35 (Metres).This flag has obviously seen much service and is battle and wind worn obviously having been flown on a war ship. The flag is clean with some small old holes and repairs and one end of the flag is wind frayed making the flag’s actual size 1.7 x 2.41 Metres. The price for this large nicely marked Kriegsmarine battle flag includes UK delivery. Sn 23141
£0.00

**RARE**UNUSUAL**ALL SURGICAL STEEL**Victorian Thornhill (London, Cutler to The Queen & The Prince & Princess Of Wales) Bowie / Hunting Knife With Fold Out Muti Tools, Tool Inserts, Silver Bolsters & Original Leather Scabbard With Silver Chape. Sn 23144 - 23144
The name Thornhill has a history in knife making dating back to 1734. A maker of quality knives, Thornhill traded under various names. In 1832 a John James Thornhill is recorded at 144 New Bond Street & William and Frederick Thornhill are recoded as operating from 23 Fish Street, London. In 1850 a Walter Thornhill is recorded at the same address. In 1885 The company is recorded as Thornhill Walter & Co 144 & 145 New Bond Street & 6 Little Bruton Street London 'Cutler to The Queen & The Prince & Princess Of Wales’. The Company went out of business C1912 (see pages 161 to 167 of the London Knife book By Flook on page 171 Flook describes a Thornhill folding clasp knife as having a Surgical Instrument style lock). This is an excellent rare to find, unusual all surgical steel quality Victorian era Bowie / Hunting knife by Thornhill. It has a sturdy 5 ½” single edged drop point blade with scalloped spine. The blade is razor sharp. The blade is just under 1” broad at its widest and the spine is 5mm thick. The all steel hilt scales are chequered for grip and have 2 steel bolsters at the blade end and 2 Silver Bolsters at the pommel end. The steel frame has a fold out surgical steel blade & tools consisting of: A 2 ½” single edged razor sharp blade marked ‘Thornhill’: A button hook marked ‘Thornhill’: And triangular spike. The butt bolster is slotted for surgical steel accessories which consist of: A pair of scissors: 3 conjoined hinged thin folding blades: A Spike: And a pair of tweezers. The knife measures 10 ¼” overall and is complete with its original open top brown leather scabbard. The scabbard a riveted belt loop at the throat & external Silver chape which has engraved foliate decoration and ball tip. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price for this interesting quality made piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23144 (Bowies box)
£1,250.00

SOLD SOLD (09/12) British, Enfield made, NATO L1A1 Self Loading Rifle, 7.62mm. **UK 1996 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED STRIPS, COCKS & DRY FIRES**. Sn - 23122
The L1A1 self loading rifle was adopted by the British army in the 1950s to replace the Number4 and 5 bolt action rifles then in use. This is an Enfield made gun with the UE prefix (Enfield) stamped on the receiver. The rifle is in excellent condition and retains most of its original blued finish. the rifle is stamped on the receiver RIFLE. 7.62MM L1A1 together with UB60 on the trigger group. The rifle is fitted with black polymer furniture which is undamaged and a polymer carrying handle. This L1A1 7.62mm self loading rifle was deactivated in 1996 to UK specification. The rifle fully strips into its components and dry fires and the magazine is removable. The rifle is fitted with an original dark green webbing sling. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1996 the rifle strips and it cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this rare rifle includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23122
£0.00

**SUPERB**LARGE**C1879 - 1884 Scottish Leckie, Graham & Co Glasgow 1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers Badged (Later Gordon Highlanders) Silver Mounted Dirk With Cairngorm Jewel Setting, Knife, Fork With Matching Cairngorms & Scabbard. Sn 23140 - 23140
The 1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers was an early volunteer infantry unit in Aberdeen, Scotland, formed from the 1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, eventually becoming the 1st Volunteer Battalion (VB) of the famous Gordon Highlanders in 1884, serving as a part-time home defence force and providing recruits for the regular army until the early 20th century when volunteer forces reorganized into the Territorial Force. These units, with distinctive badges like brass shako/pouch insignia, were crucial for local defence and embodied Scottish military tradition. The 1st Aberdeen Rifles badge featured St Andrew In front of the Saltire cross on which he was martyred. Leckie, Graham & Co. was a well-established Glasgow-based business, operating from the late 19th into the 20th century. While they were known for a variety of goods, their primary business was as a retailer and possibly manufacturer of leather goods, saddlery, and Highland dress items, including some types of bladed weapons, rather than general domestic cutlery. The firm originated from John Leckie & Co., which was established in 1869 in Glasgow. By 1879, the company was known as Leckie, Graham, & Co. and occupied premises at 116 and 120 Union Street. Later, around 1904, they moved to 89 Renfield Street and 56 Bath Street. The firm retailed weapons, and items like Scottish dirks bear their name as the "maker". However, it is common for such firms to act as retailers who commissioned the actual manufacture of the bladed items from specialist cutlers (often in places like Sheffield, the centre of English cutlery production) and then applied their own name to the finished product. This is a superb, large, Scottish Military Silver Mounted 1st Aberdeen Rifles Regiment Dirk With 'Cairngorm' Jewel Setting, Knife, Fork & Scabbard By Leckie, Graham & Co Glasgow made C1879 – 1884 when the retailer became Leckie, Graham & Co and before 1884 when the Aberdeen Rifles amalgamated with the Gordon Highlanders. The impressive dirk has an 11 ¾” single edged spear point blade with decorative clipped back edge & partial fullers. The dirk measures 17" overall. One side of the blade is nicely signed ‘Leckie, Graham & Co Makers Glasgow’. It has a bulbous hand carved woven effect Oak handle decorated with inset brass studs, large ornate German silver ferrule and Pommel cap with spectacular inset 'Cairngorm' jewel. Accompanying the dirk are its original knife and fork with matching carved Oak handles with studs, plain ferrules and ornate pommel mounts with inset jewels. The small knife has a slim 3 ¾” single edged blade (7" overall) and the 2 pronged fork measures 6" overall. The small knife’s blade has a clipped back edge and one side has matching retailer detail. Both the knife and fork fit neatly into their German Silver mounted compartments on the original leather covered wood scabbard. The scabbard is excellent and undamaged. The mounts bear Silver Scottish Thistle badges and the throat mount has the period Silver badge of the 1st Aberdeen rifles. The rear of the throat mount has a fixed belt / frog bar. The price for this superb piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23140 (in FS box)
£2,150.00

C1830 Liege Belgium 54 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Rifled Barrel, Folding Concealed Trigger & Hinged Patch Box. Sn 21393:60 - 21393:60
This is a nice percussion pocket pistol made in Liege Belgium C1830. The pistol’s action has foliate engraved decoration. The barrel and action have Liege proof / inspection marks (illustrated). The pistol measures 6” overall & has a just over 2” turn off barrel. The barrel’s rifled bore is clean with well defined rifling. It has a concealed folding trigger & undamaged bag shaped ebony grip which has a hinged patch box at the butt. The hinged lid of the box has foliate engraved decoration. Its cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own this antique percussion pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:60 (drawers office)
£495.00

SOLD SOLD (16/12) **WORLD’S SMALLEST* 1927-1935, German, Venus Waffenfabrik Tell II .177 Calibre Break Action Tin Plate Air Pistol. Sn 23080 - 23080
Venus Waffenfabrik of Mehlis Germany produced the Tell II Air pistol between 1927 & 1935. It is made of tin plate and measured 5 ½” overall length. It was advertised as 'The World's smallest spring piston Air Pistol' (see pages 157 & 158 of The Collectors Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller). Its unique concentric design made it the Father of several full size Air Pistols. Before cocking the pistol, a lever is swung out from the rear of the grip to afford mechanical advantage while cocking is performed. The Pistols were only made in No 1 Bore/ .177 calibre. This Tell II .177 Air pistol is in excellent condition, fully functioning with strong spring action, original blue finish aged to a nice plum colour in areas. Its original flat chequered wood grips are undamaged and secured by a screw bolt. The top of the compression cylinder is correctly stamped by the manufacturer 'D.R.G.M Tell II D.R.P' including the Venus Waffenfabrik factory combined 'V & W ' trade mark. The loading arm is signed ‘ MAC Made In Germany’. The price for this air pistol which led the way for modern Air Pistols includes UK delivery. Sn 23080
£0.00

**MINT** Boxed, Post 1977 Webley Hurricane .22 Calibre Air Pistol & Accessories. Sn 23081 - 23081
Production of the Webley Hurricane began in 1977. The pistols replaced the Webley Premier MK II (see page 238 of The Collector’s Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller). This is a near mint example of the Webley Hurricane .22 calibre Air Pistol. The Pistol has an over lever action which has a strong spring and fires as it should. The body is marked with the Webley manufacturer’s detail and 'Hurricane' model. It has undamaged contoured target grips, safety catch, adjustable rear sight & shrouded blade foresight. The pistol has its original brightly coloured cardboard retail box with red inlaid tray. The inside of the lid has illustrated instructions for use adhered. The box contains original accessories which consist of its Webley illustrated instructions for use and care leaflet, Webley telescopic sight mount (Webley Telescopic sights for these pistols were available separately), original allen key with metal Webley key ring attached, some paper targets, a small quantity of darts, a box of felt barrel cleaning pellets & a Webley pellet tin which contains a quantity of lead pellets. The price for this near mint complete set 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. Sn 23081
£295.00

**RARE**Large Frame C1840 Victorian Unwin & Rodgers Sheffield Self Protector Etched Blade 120 Bore Percussion Combination Knife Pistol With Horn Scales, German Silver Octagonal Barrel & Fittings, Tweezer Grip Insert Accessories & Percussion Caps. Sn 23066 - 23066
This is an original rare to find Unwin & Rodgers combination knife percussion pistol. Overall the pistol when closed is just under 7” overall length. The octagonal barrel, frame, bolsters and integral box with hinged lid for ball and patches on the rear of the frame are German silver. The box contains a small quantity of percussion caps (not tested). The just over 3 ½” octagonal barrel has a small bead fore sight & English black powder proofs. The smooth bore has staining consistent with age and use. It has a steel hammer and folding trigger. Its cocking & firing actions are strong. There are two folding knife blades, one 3 ½” length and signed ‘Unwin & Rodgers Sheffield’. This blade has very faint blued etched panel on one side with wording ‘Self Protector’ amongst foliate decoration. The other blade is 2 ½” length also signed ‘Unwin & Rodgers Patent’ together with Queen’s Crown & ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina). It has undamaged polished horn grips. Each scale near to the butt has inserts for accessories. One insert contains a pair of steel tweezers, the other is absent its bullet mould accessory usually found in these pistols. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique, muzzle loading percussion combination pistol, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23066 (drawers office)
£1,045.00

**VERY RARE**Original**WW2 DAK Panzer Tank Troops North Africa Campaign Locally Theatre Made Deutsches Afrikakorps Cuff Title. Sn 23068:4 - 23068:4
The "Afrikakorps" cuff title was first officially authorized as a corps designation badge on July 18, 1941, for members of the DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps) who served in North Africa. Before this date, and even after, some soldiers (particularly officers) had their own versions privately made. Early, locally produced cuff titles exhibit variations due to their manufacturing origin in North Africa (likely Tripoli) and Italy, where they were contracted out by local Arab or Italian manufacturers. These early and private purchase versions are distinct from the later "Afrika" campaign cuff title, a formal award instituted by Hitler in January 1943, which was of a standardized design for all three services. "Theatre-made" Afrika Korps cuff titles were unofficial, locally produced variations that pre-dated the official award or were privately commissioned by officers. These differ from the standard-issue titles in materials, colour and construction method. Today, these early theatre-made originals are very rare and highly sought after by collectors. This is an original, very rare, early Locally Theatre made, WW2 Afrika Korps (German: Deutsches Afrikakorps) Panzer Troops cuff title. The black material and silver embroidered edge bands and gold stitching ‘AFRIKAKORPS’ are clean and intact. The price for this very rare DAK cuff title includes UK delivery. Sn 23068:4 (badges / medals draw office)
£500.00

**RARE**NAMED BRITISH POW GUARD PTE J.E. SMITH BRING BACK WITH PROVENANCE**WW2 Nazi German DAK Panzer Grenadier's Unteroffizier (Corporal’s) Tropical Combat Tunic With Rank Insignia, Iron Cross With Ribbon, War Merit Cross & DRL Sports Award. - 23068:5
A rare to find excellent original WW2 Nazi German DAK Deutsches Afrikakorps Panzer Grenadier's Unteroffizier (Corporal’s) Tropical Combat Tunic brought back by Private J.E. Smith from his overseas service guarding German POWs. The tunic has pleated pockets and 6 buttons to the front. The correct tropical green light cotton material is sun faded to be expected with Tropical service wear and has shading you would expect to find from webbing equipment being worn in the field. The green shoulder boards with gold piping are Heer (army) and it has cloth collar insignia of the Panzer Grenadiers. All material and stitching is clean and intact with no damage or mothing and it has the correct belt hooks at the waist. The breast bears the embroidered Nazi eagle with swastika. One button hole has the Iron Cross second class ribbon. One top pocket has loops for awards mounted with original Iron Cross 1939 2nd class with hinged pin to the rear and Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen, commonly referred to as the DRL Sports Badge (fitness award). The rear of the badge has maker marks and hinged pin (illustrated). The breast is also mounted with War merit ribbon and crossed swords for military merit in combat conditions. The arms have cloth patches one featuring Oak Leaves of the DAK and the other Oval patch with a green centre & single silver sunburst / star in the middle rank insignia of Unteroffizier (Corporal). The inside of the tunic has ink stamped numbers (illustrated). The tunic is small size, approx. 38” Chest size. The tunic is accompanied by original hand written notes made by private smith titled My Story of the War John Edwards Smith 605 Coy CMP (VP)1940–1942-19946 “ In the notes he outlines originally being was posted to Hyton Liverpool for training in the Pioneer Corps then being posted to London to assist with demolition of bombed homes and goes on to describe guarding Ammunition dumps and service in Nuremberg & Osnabrück performing police duties before being disbanded & serving in Antwerp also performing police duties. The notes are signed J.E. Smith dated 27/8/97. Inserted in the notes are original black and white photos, 1 described in his notes as ‘myself and 3 German POWs’ and the other ‘me outside of the small camps after I came home from Italy, yanks in the guard box, a Jerry to the right’ (photos illustrated). The tunic also comes with a typed letter from a family member which reads ‘Reference our telephone conversation of April 30th. My Father was at some point with the Military police on various guard duties at POW Camps in Germany and earlier in North Africa & Italy. He was a hoarder and brought home many souvenirs from the War. Being in close contact with German prisoners he was ideally placed. I have sold most of his items as it was a long time ago, but I wish to hold onto the Iron Cross as a keepsake (the author obviously decided to part with the medal as it is on the tunic). I know this was on the tropical tunic which he brought back together with some other badges, a steel helmet and a cap. I also came across part of a letter he wrote together with a photo of him late in the war in Germany. I enclose this and should I come across anything else I will contact you. I thank you for taking an interest into my Fathers service, he was quite a character and would have been amused’ (illustrated). Also with the tunic is Pte 276541 Smith’s 1946 WD Retention certificate which contains his ID photo. The price for this excellent rare DAK tunic with original provenance includes UK delivery. Sn 23068:5**NB. AS WITH ALL OF OUR STOCK THIS ITEM IS GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL**
£2,200.00

**VERY RARE, ORIGINAL**UN-ISSUED**WW2 Nazi German Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 (FJR 2) Enlisted Man’s/ NCO’s Paratroopers Cuff Title. Sn 23068:6 - 23068:6
The Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 (FJR 2) was a key German airborne infantry regiment, initially part of the 2. Fallschirmjäger-Division, formed in 1943 from experienced troops, fighting fiercely in Italy, the Eastern Front (Kirovograd), Normandy (Brest Pocket), and later reformed to defend Germany during the Ruhr Pocket, known for its elite training and fighting prowess. In Italy & Eastern Front FJR 2 were deployed to Italy, then transferred to the Eastern Front near Kirovograd to halt Soviet advances, experiencing heavy fighting. Normandy & Brest (1944) D-Day & France: The division moved to France, preparing for the Allied invasion, fighting American airborne forces near Carentan. Brest Pocket: After intense combat, the weakened 2. FJR was encircled and destroyed in the Battle for Brest, surrendering in September 1944. Reformation & Final Battles (1944-1945): A new 2nd Parachute Division was formed, with FJR 2 re-established and sent to defend Germany. Ruhr Pocket: The division fought its last battles in the West, ending the war trapped in the Ruhr Pocket. FJR troops wore the distinctive "Fallschirm-Jäger Rgt. 2" cuff title. This is a very rare, un-issued, original WW2 2 FJR Enlisted man’s / NCO’s cuff title. The green material and gold embroidered wording "Fallschirm-Jäger Rgt. 2" are clean and intact. The price for this excellent, very rare cuff title includes UK delivery. Sn 23068:6 (badges / medals draw office)
£1,200.00
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