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**RARE**PARKHURST PRISON ** Victorian British Parker Field & Sons London Parkhurst Prison (Isle of Wight) Prison Guard’s Hanger Sidearm Short Sword With Etched Blade ‘Parkhurst Prison’ & Scabbard. ED 3026 - ED 3026
Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight was established in 1838 as a juvenile penitentiary for male offenders sentenced to transportation. The prison aimed to reform young men through a strict regime of discipline, education, and industrial training before they were sent to colonies like Australia. Its harsh system, including wearing leg irons, strictly enforced periods of silence, and basic food, drew significant criticism from reformers and the public. By the mid-1850s, the practice of deporting "Parkhurst Boys" began to end and the prison's function broadened to include other male offenders sentenced to terms exceeding a year. This is an excellent Victorian Prison Officer’s hanger to Parkhurst Prison & scabbard. It has a fullered 21 ¾” swept blade which has staining to be expected with age (27 ¼” overall). The blade has a fine deeply etched panel on one side ‘Parkhurst Prison’ and the reverse has an etched foliate panel with crisp manufacturer detail ‘Parker Field & Sons 233 Holborn London’ (all illustrated). The fish skin handle with wire binding all present tight and intact is undamaged with just light areas of staining and light service wear. The hilt has the correct steel knuckle guard with stepped pommel. The original leather scabbard has the correct Prison Officer’s steel mounts. The throat mount has a fixed steel belt bar. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price for this rare hanger to Parkhurst Prison includes UK delivery. ED 3026
£795.00

**RARE**WW2 Nazi German Army 27mm, ERMA Erfurt Alloy, Trench / Flare Signal Pistol With Open Barrel That Will Accept Inert Rounds & 1 Inert Deactivated 1944 Dated Rauchspurpatrone Rot (Smoke Cartridge Red)**UK 2002 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23026 - 23026
This is a nice, original example of the WW2 Nazi German 27mm Trench / Flare Signal Pistol made by ERMA (Erfurter Maschinenfabrik B. Geipel GmbH, Erfurt). The pistol has some original blue finish. It has finely chequered undamaged bakelite grips and the butt of the grip frame has its original steel military lanyard ring. The left side of the frame is stamped by the maker ERMA ERFURT and ‘E.v br 122’ & number ‘617’ and the left side of the barrel number ‘7697m’. The right side of the barrel is crisply Waffenamt and stamped with the Nazi German Heer / Army Nazi Eagle with Swastika acceptance mark (all illustrated). Deactivated to UK specification in 2002 the signal gun’s barrel is open and will accept inert rounds, it's break action mechanism works correctly & it cocks and dry fires correctly in single action only. The pistol is accompanied by 1 WW2 Dated Inert Deactivated Rauchspurpatrone Flare Cartridge. The alloy case of the round has correct original red identification stripes and original faint ink lettering ‘Rauchspurpatrone Rot (Smoke Cartridge Red) together with 1944 date and Nazi parts maker code ‘sht’. The headstamp has Nazi parts maker code ‘cbl’. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23026
£695.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. British Original Kynoch 10 Round Box of Unfired .33 Belted Rimless Nitro Express (17.8 x 89R) Big Game Rifle Cartridge. Sn - 22787:20
INERT DEACTIVATED. The .33 Rimless Nitro Express is known by the designation .33 Jeffery. The cartridge was developed in 1908 by the British gunmaker W. J. Jeffery & Co. for use in bolt-action rifles. The cartridge is also called the .33 BSA and is a rimless cartridge for magazine-fed rifles, developed cartridge and designed for hunting large game. This is an original Kynoch .33 Belted Rimless Nitro Express carton of 10 big game rifle cartridges. The brass cased rounds are headstamped BSA .33 K (Kynoch). and are crimped onto a 165 grain semi pointed soft nosed nickel jacketed bullet. The primers are made of brass. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22787:20
£145.00

WW2 1943 Nazi German Mauser 'CE' (J.P. Sauer u. Sohn, Waffenfabrik, Suhl, Thuringia) 7.92mm Calibre K98 Rifle & Original 1943 Nazi Leather Sling Sling**2014 UK DEACTIVATION STRIPS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23025 - 23025
This is an excellent original WW2 Nazi German K98 infantry rifle. The rifle has an adjustable rear sight, block & blade fore sight, bayonet bar, cleaning rod & steel butt plate. It has all original laminated wood stock is excellent & undamaged. It has forward sling bar and the stock is slotted for sling anchor. The rifle is fitted with original leather sling with steel buckle all in excellent condition. The tip of the sling has Nazi waffenamt on one side and the reverse has 1943 date faintly impressed together with faint Nazi maker code ‘cx?’ (the third digit of the code is unreadable). The breech is crisply marked with the Nazi German Wartime manufacturer code 'CE' (J.P. Sauer u. Sohn, Waffenfabrik, Suhl, Thuringia) and is dated ‘43’ (1943). The weapon has several waffenamt & Heer Eagle with Swastika acceptance marks. The breech also has model designation ‘Mod 98’. The weapon is serial number ‘5660’ and has other un-matching numbers. The weapon also has other inspection marks. Deactivated to UK specification in 2014 the rifle strips cocks and dry fires. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23025
£995.00

UNIQUE**Victorian 1860 Dated British 17th Company Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Stockport Rifles) Nickel Plated Brass Regiment Bugle By Distin London Inscribed ‘Presented By Mrs Henry Coppock 1860’ (The Wife Of Its first commanding Officer Capt Coppock). - 23028
UNIQUE**Victorian 1860 Dated British 17th Company Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Stockport Rifles) Nickel Plated Brass Regiment Bugle By Distin London Inscribed ‘Presented By Mrs Henry Coppock 1860’ (On Formation Of The Corps By The Wife Of Its first commanding Officer Captain Henry Coppock). Sn 23028 The 17th Cheshire Rifle Volunteer Corps (RVC) was a Victorian-era volunteer unit formed in Stockport in 1860. Its first commander was Captain Henry Coppock. Along with several other Stockport-based RVCs (18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 29th), it was part of the 4th Battalion of the Cheshire Rifle Volunteers, which built an impressive drill hall in Stockport in 1862, known as the Stockport Armoury. The Rifle Volunteer movement emerged in 1859 due to an invasion scare involving Napoleon III's France, encouraging local citizens to form part-time military units for home defence. These were initially independent of the regular British Army but were overseen by the War Office and the local Lord Lieutenant. Under the Childers Reforms of 1881, these volunteer corps were formally affiliated with their local regular army regiment. The 4th Battalion, including the 17th Company, became the 4th Volunteer Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment on December 1, 1887. In 1908, as part of the nationwide reorganisation of volunteer and militia forces, it became the 6th Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment of the new Territorial Force. The 6th Battalion went on to serve on the Western Front during World War I, notably at the Battle of the Somme and the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), and suffered heavy casualties. The original Stockport Armoury building still stands and is an active Army Reserve Centre today. This unique item was acquired locally in Stockport. The nickel plated brass bugle is inscribed to the lower part of the bell ‘Stockport Rifles 17 Company Presented By Mrs Henry Coppock 1860’ (No Doubt On Formation Of The Corps By The Wife Of Its first commanding Officer Captain Henry Coppock)’ above maker detail ‘Henry Distin Maker 9 Gt Newport St, London’. There are ornate scrolling foliate panels on the bugle. There are areas of factory nickel plating remaining and the bugle has many dents to be expected with the instruments history. The bugle measures 10” long and 7” wide. The price for this instrument presented in 1860 on formation of the Stockport rifles worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 23028 (top of bookcase office)
£425.00

**QUALITY MAKER**Victorian English Joseph Mappin & Brothers Sheffield German Silver Cutlery Hilt Spear Point Bowie Knife & Open Top Scabbard. Sn 22964 - 22964
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 240 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and fine jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design. The company began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. His mission was to create the most beautifully crafted silverware for British society. He had several sons, who joined the business. His son was Joseph Mappin (1766-1841), William Joseph Mappin (1868-1943) became chairman in 1913, when the firm was approaching its zenith. From its London head office in Oxford Street, Mappin & Webb was the most international of Sheffield cutlery firms. Retail branches appeared in Europe (Paris, Nice, and Rome), South Africa (Johannesburg), North America (Montreal) and South America. The Company received Royal Warrants and commissions from Monarchs around the world, and become synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things truly British. Under his four great grandsons, incorporated the business as Mappin Brothers Ltd, in the middle of the 19th Century. The company later became the prestigious Mappin & Webb who still produce best quality pieces today. This is a Victorian cutlery handled spear point Bowie by the quality cutlers Joseph Mappin & Brothers Sheffield. The knife has a typical Victorian era cast German Silver cutlery form handle with cast foliate decoration. The hilt has a German Silver finger guard. The 6” long, steel spear point blade has some areas of staining consistent with age. Both sides of the blade are signed by the makers ‘Joseph Mappin & Brothers Sheffield’ together with trade mark. The knife measures 10 ¾” overall. The original brown leather scabbard has German Silver throat mount with frog locket and possible replacement brass chape. All leather and stitching are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22964 (Bowies Box)
£395.00

WW2 Captured Occupied Czechoslovakian Army Combat Helmet Nazi German Converted To Luftwaffe 'Luftshutz' (Air Raid / Civil Defence) Single Front Decal Steel Helmet With Label To ‘Kiezl’ Most Likely A Wartime Female Firefighter With Liner & Chin Strap. - 23032
This is an excellent, original, WW2 German Luftwaffe 'Luftshutz' (Air Raid/ Civil Defence) helmet period converted from a Captured Occupied Czechoslovakian Army Combat Helmet. The Helmet retains its Nazi Converted dark blue paint and the front bears bold Nazi applied Luftwaffe Eagle with Swastika silver & black decal. At the Time of conversion the Nazis also added the protective combe on the skull of the helmet. There are no maker or date marks on the rim of the helmet but they may be present under the paint. The helmet has its horsehair filled pads liner & leather chinstrap with buckle (the tip of one end of the chinstrap is absent. The inside of the helmet has a hand written paper label adhered with handwritten name ‘Kiezl’ Most Likely A Wartime Female Firefighter. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23032
£395.00

Victorian British Dockyard Or River Police Brass Hilt Sword / Hanger Sidearm & Scabbard. ED 3027 - ED 3027
This is a nice original Victorian British Police Brass Hilt Sword / Hanger Sidearm & Scabbard as carried by Naval Dockyard Or River Police. It has a clean, fullered 24” steel blade & is 29 ½” overall length. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. There are no dates, maker or inspection marks on this sword. The brass hilt with bar guard and stepped pommel is in excellent order. The ribbed fish skin grip is clean & undamaged. The push button scabbard retaining clip functions as it should. The original leather scabbard has brass mounts. The brass throat mount has a frog locket and it has an external brass chape. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3027 (sword bucket armoury)
£595.00

Early 1906-1907 B.S.A Improved Model Lincoln Jeffries Patent .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle With Early Bayonet Catch Lever ( no protective side fences), Pistol Grip Stock Variant. Sn 23041 - 23041
This is a very good B.S.A. ‘Improved Model’ Lincoln Jeffries Patent Air Rifle. Although classified as Improved Model, ‘Improved’ was never stamped on the cylinder of these air rifles until introduction of The Improved model B in 1907 (see pages 42 to 44 of The Book Of BSA Air Rifles 1905-1939 by Milewski)’. These rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks. This example of the improved model has its original wood stock with pistol stock and correct chequered panels. The stock is impressed with BSA’s pyled arms Trade mark. The underside of the stock is impressed with 14 ¼” (stock length). It has a steel butt plate, a 19 ½” barrel and measures 43 ½” overall. It has what looks like a period replacement blade for sight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has original blue finish. The loading port is crisply marked ‘Load’ and has faint BSA pyled arms trademark. The underside of the bayonet cocking lever has Lincoln Jeffries patent information (illustrated). The top of the cylinder is correctly crisply marked 'BSA Air Rifle Made By The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited'. The loading tap is correctly marked ‘P.Pat’. The rifle is serial number ‘15978’ which is stamped on the trigger block. The top of the shoulder stock has 4 old hand carved notches most likely a previous owner recording hunting kills. The trigger block has what looks like a later replacement screw. The top of the trigger block has been factory milled most likely to accommodate an additional rear sight. The rifle cocks, loads & fires with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23041
£475.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. RARE, British, Experimental, 25 Round .303 Feed Strip for the British Model 1893 Gatling Gun. - O 2283
The Accles Gun was developed by J. G. Accles (1850-1939), who had worked as a Senior Engineer for the Gatling Gun Company, making many improvements to the design of the gun, before taking over ownership of the British Gatling Gun Company in 1891. The gun was built for Accles by Armstrong Mitchell & Co. at their armaments works at Elswick. The major fault of the Gatling gun was that the ammunition feed was worked by gravity. To alleviate this shortcoming a positive feed was developed by Accles with the form of a feed strip so the gun could be used in any position. This was used in the Model 1893 Gatling gun and was introduced in the new military.30-40 Krag cartridge, and came with a feed strip system very similar to the Hotchkiss machine gun. The U.S. Army bought 18 of these guns, with the option to have them converted to Bruce Feed if the strip system was not satisfactory. The benefit of the strip feed is that is was mechanically actuated by the guns rotating cylinder of the gun, pulling the cartridges into the feed mechanism. This allowed the gun to reliably feed at any speed and any angle of elevation, where gravity-based systems could become unreliable. Ultimately the feed strip system was not adopted and in 1897 all of the American 18 guns built with it were converted to the tried and tested Bruce feed. This is a British Accles feed strip for the British Model 1893 Gatling guns made for use in the British Army. The feed stirp is made in the British .303 caliber from pressed steel with spring tabs holding the cartridge cases and a pressed piece of the strip stabilising the bullet. The strip contains 25 unfired .303 mark 2 rounds which are headstamped C 2 5 (Cordite mark 2 rounds, 5 being an unknown British manufacturer). The rounds have a large unfired copper primer. The price for this rare and experimental British army Gatling gun feed strip and rounds includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess inert rounds in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2283
£425.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. RARE, Unfired WW2 Original 1944 Dated German 15 Round Service Pack Of 7.92x33 Ball Ammunition for MP44 Assault Rifle. Sn - 22787:21
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original and rare German WW2, 1944 dated service pack of 15 rounds of 7.92x33 Pistolenpatronen 43 m E. ball ammunition for MP44 assault rifle. The rounds have a steel cartridge case wwhich are headstamped St (steel) 2 44 (February 1944 date) Wa (Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Abteilung Lampenfabrik, Leipzig). The rounds are contained in a buff cardboard box with a white label with a blue band on it. The label is stamped in black ink 15 Pistolenpatronen 43 m E. together with the date 1944 and Wa, the manufacturer Hasag. The rounds are fitted with a copper plated steel jacketed ball projectile. The primer annulus is blue. price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess these inert rounds in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The MP44 shown in the images in not included in the sale. Sn 22787:21
£175.00

**BEST QUALITY**MINT BORES**FACTORY NICKEL PLATED**Cased C1840 Liege Mariette Brevette .36 Calibre Under Hammer Ring Trigger, 6 Shot Percussion Pepper Box Revolver With Turn Off Damascus Steel Barrels & Original Period Accessories. Sn 22967:4 - 22967:4
The Mariette family of Liege Gunmakers were active in the 19th Century. Revolving pepper box multi shot pistols were produced from the late 1820s and were designed for civilian use. They were made in numerous calibres. This under hammer Mariette Patent pepperbox is superb quality. The action works crisply. The pistol has 6 x 2 ¾” turn off Damascus steel barrels and measures 7 ¼” overall. The barrels turn off as they should. The smooth bores of each are near mint clean & bright. The steel metal work retains all of its original factory nickel plate finish. The steel frame, action and ring trigger have foliate engraved decoration. The barrel cluster has a Liege ‘ELG’ proof roundel and crown B inspection mark. Each barrel & corresponding breach on the barrel cluster are numbered 1 to 6 . The underside of the grip frame is signed ‘Mariette Brevette’. The pistol’s ebony grip is excellent & undamaged. The pistol is contained in its wood case & has quality period accessories. The case has a hinged lid and a brass lock with Key that locks and opens the case. The centre of the lid has an inlaid void brass escutcheon. The case has felt lined compartments which fit the pistol and contain accessories consisting of a pistol size copper and brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle and embossed ‘Hercules’ figure above ‘B.A. Paris’ and a useful period made factory nickel plated ball mould with multi tool features consisting of a nickel key at the end of one arm, a barrel key at the end of the other arm for turning off the barrels and pincer near to the hinge. The price for this superb cased pistol with accessories includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pepper box no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22967:4
£3,750.00
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