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C1790 English Form Percussion 32 Bore Overcoat Pistol Period Converted From Flintlock With Octagonal Barrel & Ram Rod. Sn 22282 - 22282
This is a C1790 English Form Percussion 32 Bore Overcoat Pistol Period Converted From Flintlock. It is 7 ¼” overall with a 3 ½” octagonal brown wash steel barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has just staining & residue consistent with age and use. The action is fitted with percussion hammer and is period nipple & drum converted from flintlock. It has a walnut full stock with plain rounded butt. The wood has some old stable chips and knocks bumps & bruises consistent with age. It has iron fittings including trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial. It is complete with wood ram rod which is fixed tightly in place (to avoid damage we have not attempted to remove it). It's action works. There are no externally visible, maker, date marks or proofs on this pistol. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22282 (drawers office)
£395.00

**RARE**Cased, British WD Inter War 1919 Dated Prideaux Patent 6 Round ‘Rapid Loader’ For Webley .455 Calibre Service Revolvers With 6 Inert Deactivated Rounds Of .455 Calibre Ammunition. MISC 1024 - MISC 1024
Developed just before WW1 by William de Courcy Prideaux, these speed loaders designated ‘Rapid loaders’ were all steel construction & were an improvement to his Patent of 1914 and were used for speed loading the Military .455 Revolvers (see page 245 of Webley revolvers by Bruce & Reinhart’ where a Prideaux rapid loader with a case the same as ours is illustrated). By exerting downward pressure the cartridges are released into the chambers. Our example is in excellent condition with no rust or damage and is fully functional. Commercial versions had Prideaux patent information stamped on the handle. Our British War Dept version is correctly without Prideaux patent detail and has correct markings ‘ WD arrow P-L2 & Crown 55B inspection mark’ together with 1919 date. The 6 inert deactivated .455 calibre rounds have brass cases and conical lead bullets. The head stamps are clear (illustrated). The loader and rounds are held in their original brown leather case with hinged lid, retaining strap that fastens to a brass stud and rear belt loop. All leather and stitching of the case are clean and intact. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own the loader or inert deactivated rounds in the UK. Overseas purchase can only be without the inert rounds as we are unable to ship them internationally MISC 1024 (corridor shelves near cannon balls)
£675.00

C1820 Continental Form 80 Bore Overcoat Percussion Pistol With Octagonal Barrel & Iron Ram Rod. Sn 22285 - 22285
This is a C1820 Continental Form 80 Bore Percusssion Overcoat Pistol. It is 7 ¾” overall with a just under 4” unsighted octagonal iron barrel which has tooled decoration to the barrel flats. The barrel’s smooth bore has just staining & residue consistent with age and use. The action is fitted with percussion hammer and its action plate has tooled decoration. It has a wood stock with plain rounded butt. The wood has just light bumps & bruises consistent with age. It has iron fittings including trigger guard which also has tooled decoration and iron ram rod. It's action works. There are no externally visible, maker, date marks or proofs on this pistol. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22285 (drawers office)
£295.00

*Rare* WWI German 2nd Type Seitengewehr 1884/98 Sawback Bayonet Scabbard and Frog. 22267. - 22267
This is a very nice example of the rare M-1884/98 Sawback Bayonet (Seitengewehr), intended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle, and KAR98A Carbine. This bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871/84 bayonet with a 10” blade, and the first model of these were converted from those bayonets. This example was purpose made for the GEW 98 and was not converted. The sawback version of these are very rare, and seldom seen. The third model of the M1884/98 became the standard bayonet for the k98k rifle used during WWII. This example is in very nice overall condition. Stamped to one side of the ricasso by the manufacturer ‘E&F Horster Solingen’ (Hörster's beginnings trace back to 1850 when the firm began trading as "Friedrich Hörster" and later "F Hörster & Co." In 1870, on behalf of Friedrich Emil and Fritz Hörster, the Blank Waffenfabrik company changed its name to "E. & F. Hörster." It registered with the Solingen authorities on May 10, 1872. The business primarily focused on manufacturing: swords, sabers, bayonets and fencing foils. From the 1800s to the end of World War I, many swords/sabers and bayonets were manufactured) with the company mark to the other. This scabbard is in good order with no major marks. The leather frog is good with all stitching in place. Blade length; 25 ½ cm and 39 cm overall. See page 115 and 129 No 286 of Watts & White for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22267. (Box 2)
£495.00

Victorian English Joseph Beal & Sons ‘Endure’ Boar / Deer Hunting Dagger / Sidearm with Polished Horn Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Sadler Made Leather Scabbard. Sn 18616. - 18616
First known as Josh Beal & Sons in 1871 the cutlers company used the ‘Endure’ trademark & the firm was at 8 Silver Street, Sheffield. J & J Beal Ltd was the successor to that firm in 1923. They renewed all their trademarks in 1944. Joseph Ernest Beal & Arnold James Beal were the owners. In 1953, they were in the Red Hill Works, Corporation Street, Sheffield. This is an excellent original Victorian era Hunting Dagger / Sidearm by Beal & Sons. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Deer or Boar for self-defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has an undamaged polished horn hilt secured by brass rivets & heavy brass fittings including re-curving cross guard and pommel cap. Its 17 ¾” single edged steel blade has fullers. The blade is undamaged with just light areas of staining consistent with age. It measures 23” overall. The blade is etched on one side with the maker’s name and trademark ‘Joseph Beal & Sons Sheffield Endure within oval cartouche. The knife comes with a bespoke Sadler made brown leather open top scabbard which was commissioned by us. The leather is excellent, supple and clean & has copper riveted & heavy-duty stitched seams. The scabbard has a belt loop and retaining strap with brass stud fastener. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. Sn 18616. (Bucket)
£295.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**EARLY VARIANT**British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword with Blade By JJ Runkel Solingen. ED 2597. - ED 2597
An original early example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword (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 finial 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 ¾” long blade with fullers. The spine of the blade is marked by the German manufacturer ‘J.J. Runkel’ and partially visible ‘Solingen’. The blade is etched on both sides. The etchings include ‘Crown GR’ (George Rex), martial and heraldic arms and foliate devices. The blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. As is common the sword is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2597.
£1,325.00

**ATTRIBUTED**WW1 British George V Royal Engineers Officer’s 1897 Pattern with Etched Blade Inscribed ‘HCW N Coy CLPR Aug 1914 To June 1917’ Blade No. 02551 Field Service Scabbard & Frog. Sn 19845. - 19845
This is an excellent WW1 dated 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with etched blade. It has a clean 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers. The blade is etched on both sides. Both sides have decorative foliate panels. One side has Kings crown Royal Cypher ‘GR V’ (George V Rex), Kings crown & heraldic arms. The reverse has blued and etched panel ‘HCW N Coy CLPR Aug 1914 To June 1917’ and has the ordnance acceptance star with roundel. The spine of the blade is numbered '02551'. It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with King George V Crown & Royal Cypher. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball end and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin grip with wire binding in superb condition. There are no visible maker marks on the sword. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard with German silver throat mount. The scabbard is fitted with leather frog that has 2 belt loops and brass buckles. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 19845.
£645.00

SOLD SOLD (20/11) MUROMACHI **MINT POLISH**Gendaito Katana Long Sword In Protective Shira Saya Resting Mounts With Japanese Kantesish Panel Assessment Documents & UK Expert Assessment Together With 19th / 20th Century Sword Mounts & Saya & Bags - 22273
This is an ancient Japanese Katana blade With Shira Saya and sword mounts which has been assessed both in Japan & by Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of the Japanese Documents and Bill’s hand written assessment notes accompany this blade. Extracts from the assessment and notes include “Ancient Long sword blade with kaneteisho certificate by Fujishiro Matsuo designated a living National treasure sword polisher in 1996. It seems to say made by Kaga school late Muromachi into Shinto period. It is very hard to translate, a lot of this certificate for a none Japanese needs more research. Shortened from a longer blade was possibly 28-29 inches originally cutting edge, there appear to be the remains of 2 kanji (illegible) cannot see to translate. In nearly mint polish no big flaws. A healthy blade showing sugha hamon turning into gunome midare with a thick band of nioi crystals. Mounted in shira saya with full set of mounts on a tsunagi wood blade. Saya meiji period black lacquer with green speckles, Buffalo horn trim in good condition, black sageo cord. Tsuba oval iron looks mid Edo period embellished in 19th century with inlaid flowers and leaves. Hitsu ana plugged with shakudo finish rim, thin gold beaten into it (worn). Tsuka fish skin covered wrapped in black ito possibly 20th century. Fuchi Kashira shakudo with Nanako dots, drum & cockerels plus superb pair of gold finish menuki Goto style horses very good condition. A worthy addition to a collection”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is 66 cms, total length is just 83 cms. He also describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images together with the Japanese documents. The price for this ancient blade with original Japanese & UK expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 22273
£0.00

**RARE**WW2 Japanese Occupied Territory Forces Officer’s Katana Long Sword With Katakana Japanese Inspector’s Signed Tang Made In Sumaran / Java Shiyawaka Steel Works & Scabbard With Campaign Leather Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22254 - 22254
An original rare to find WW2 Imperial Japanese occupied forces Officer's sword and scabbard. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “Made on campaign / collaboration sword for none Japanese Officers collaborating with occupying Imperial Japanese Army. None Japanese were not allowed to carry actual Japanese made swords. Their uniforms were modelled on Imperial Japanese designs. Made in Made In Sumaran / Java Shiyawaka Steel Works (Garrison Town). A rare inscription in Katakana script ‘Sumaran Shiyawaka’ put on by Japanese Inspectors. This is a murato oil tempered blade made with scrap or local iron by blacksmiths or local artisan labour. There is no grain or traditional hamon on these swords. Quite a scarce example only seen a couple over the years. In as found carried in war condition with some old scabbard repairs (see Military Swords of Japan by Fuller & Gregory page 123 for Oshigata and info. In Leather covered wood saya with cast copy of gunto pattern tsuba and big tsuka with coarde tape binding and cast fittings copying gunto mounts”. In his illustrations Bill translates the Japanese Inspector’s marks on the tang. He describes the cutting edge as 66cms length, total length 85.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics that can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22254
£745.00

*Pair* c1960’s Complete Guide to Gunsmithing & c1930’s Firearm Blueing and Browning Books. BO 464. - BO 464
Complete Guide to Gunsmithing gun care and repair by Charles Edward Chapel. ‘Anyone who has ever fired a weapon knows that there is a great deal more to handling it than simply aiming at a target and squeezing the trigger’. See images for contents. Hardback with original cover. 478 illustrated pages. Good condition with age related staining to the outer edges of the pages. Firearm Blueing and Browning by R.H.Angier. A thoroughly complete and practical manual on the chemical and heat colouring of all barrel steels and other gun metals, from earliest carbon to the latest rustless. Hardback with original cover. 151 illustrated pages. Good condition. See images for contents. The price for these rare books includes UK delivery. BO 464.
£195.00

**MINT BORE**Remington USA W.S. Smoot’s 1873 Patent 1st Model Factory Nickel Plated .30 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre 5 Shot Single Action Revolver With Captive Steel Ejector Rod & Gutta Percha Grips With Original 1877 Dated Remington Illustrated Catalogue. - 22300
The Remington-Smoot revolver was intended to compete with Colt's metallic cartridge pocket revolvers. These five-shot pistols are typically seen with a nickel-plated finish, although a blued finish was also offered. This is an excellent example of the Smoot 1st Model revolver (1st Models had a more curved grip frame rather than the flat grip frame butt found on 2nd models). It has its original factory nickel plated finish which has just light areas of surface wear to be expected with age. The revolver has a 3” octagonal barrel with top rib (7” overall). The top of the barrel is crisply engraved 'E.Remington & Sons, Ilion.NY Pat W.S. Smoot Oct 21 1873' (illustrated). The bore is near mint, clean and bright with well defined rifling. It has a shrouded trigger, fluted cylinder, German Silver blade fore sight and grooved notch frame rear sight. The single action firing mechanism works crisply. The original gutta percha hard rubber grips with chequered panels are excellent, secure and undamaged. The pistol is complete with original sprung ejector rod on the right side of the frame. The butt of the grip frame has a faint indistinct number possibly including ‘49’. The pistol comes with an original period Remington paper Catalogue titled ‘Remington’s Breech Loading Rifles, Shot Guns, Revolvers, Repeaters & Ammunition Gun Mounting & C. 1877’. The catalogue printed by ‘Citizen Steam Printing Ilion NY 1877’ describes & illustrates Remington’s Breech Loading Rifles, Shot Guns, Revolvers and includes factory finish options and price lists. The Smoot’s patent 1st model features on page 24 of the catalogue (illustrated). The booklet has 41 pages and measures 7 ½”x 5 ½” x ¼”. The pages are clean and undamaged. At some point in its life a previous owner has applied a cellophane cover to protect it during storage. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22300 (drawers office)
£695.00

*Scarce* C2004 Theoben HE System Gas Spring ‘Break Action’ .22 Air Rifle, and Simmons Whitetail 10X40 Telescopic Sight. AI 589. - AI 589
A gas spring is a sealed mechanism that uses compressed air or other gas to create a spring action. The mechanism installs in an air rifle in place of a coiled spring and piston. The gas inside the mechanism is under pressure all the time, but when the mechanism is forced to contract (by the cocking of the gun) the internal pressure increases. An internal piston compresses the sealed air or gas into a smaller space. The gun’s sear holds the internal piston in place until it is released by the trigger. Then, the piston springs forward to its fully open length. As it goes, it compresses the air in front of it in the same way a conventional spring piston mechanism does. At that point, it acts just like any other spring piston unit. having chequered competition type cheek piece pistol grip stock, moderator silencer. The Theoben H.E. Gas Ram is a sealed system using the same air pressure repeatedly, delivering consistent and reliable performance over thousands of rounds without maintenance. In very nice condition, the serial number ‘TB 16084’ dates the rifle to 2004. The walnut stock and metalwork with the patented safety at the fore of the trigger are in near perfect condition with very minor age-related marks to the wood and moderator. The scope is a Simmons Whitetail 10X40 and has a minor scuff from storage. The rifle comes with a free storage/carry cover. The rifles loading & firing action work crisply. The price for this very original air rifle and scope 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. AI 589.
£795.00
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