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Northern Ireland Troubles & Falklands War Era 1977 Dated British L2A2 SUIT (Sight Unit Infantry Trilux) Low Light 4 x Prism Sight Unit For British L1A1 SLR Infantry Rifles & GPMG’s With L1A1 SLR Rifle Top Mount Rail. OPT 900 - OPT 900 The SUIT sight is a 4× prism sight with tritium-powered illumination, utilised at dusk or dawn. The full name is the L2A2 Sight Unit Infantry Trilux. The sight is not designed as a sniper sight, but as a standard issue infantry sight to improve the infantryman's night fighting capability and to assist target identification at long range in daylight and in poor light conditions. These sights were mounted on the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle or GPMG. The SUIT sight was developed in the United Kingdom by Royal Armaments Research Development Establishment (RARDE) and is manufactured by Avimo Ltd., now known as Thales UK. It was first produced in 1976 by Avimo Ltd in London and is regarded as an early optical combat sight. The FN FAL from which the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle was derived was not designed for mounting optical sights like the SUIT. To mount the SUIT, a new top cover was designed. This had a rail welded to the top to accept the sight mount, and two tabs at the rear of the pressed sheet steel cover which butted against the back of the upper receiver, preventing the cover from sliding on its rails and affecting the weapon's zero. The custom top receiver cover rail mounting causes an offset of the optical sight axis to the left side in relation to the receiver and barrel center axis. This prismatic offset design of the sight helped to improve clearance around the action, reduce the overall length of the sight, parallax errors and heat mirage from the barrel as it heated up during firing. The mounting system was technically complex as it combined interfaces between the rifle and the top cover and the rail and the SUIT sight unit itself. Sight adjustment was performed on the front of the SUIT unit base for elevation and on the right bottom side for windage. The SUIT L2A2 scopes were used by British forces during the Falklands war and the troubles in Northern Ireland. Illustrated in image 1 but not included is an L1A1 SLR rifle fitted with SUIT sight and Sight rail. Illustrated In image 3 Is a British Paratrooper in the field armed with an SLR mounted with SUIT sight. The Optics of our SUIT with military reticle are excellent and fully functional (The radioactive tritium light source has to be replaced every 8–12 years, since it gradually loses its brightness due to radioactive decay and as is common our SUIT sight has no power). The rubber eye cup is complete. The identification plate is absent from the sight but the sight retains it’s radioactive symbol roundel and date roundel ‘3/77’ (March 1977). The Unit is complete with its correct top rail mount for L1A1 SLR rifles. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 900 (rifle sights shelf storeroom) £975.00 |
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William IV Era 1830-1837 Naval Dockyard Police Hannd Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 113**FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22810 - 22810 When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. This is an attractive, original, William IV era Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures just under 18 ½” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring Royal Cypher ‘IV WR’ (William IV Rex) and shield withbearing heraldic arms of a War Ship at sea with sails and flags bearing flags of St George above ‘G.M’ & number ‘4’ (possibly indicating Naval Dockyard Police use and collar or weapon number). All of the staff’s decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘113’. The price for this truncheon worthy of further research regarding the decoration from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22810 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE** £275.00 |
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*Quality* Inter War German Factory Nickel Plated Multi Tool With Leather Pocket Pouch. ED 3007 - ED 3007 An original German quality made multi toolwith 3 fold out blades incorporating 5 functions and integral pliers. The blades consist of a folding 2 ½” blade which has a screwdriver tip, bottle opener and file, a 1 ¾” long spike and a 2 ½” single edged blade, this blade has very small lettering ‘Germany’ below other indistinct markings which are unreadable even under strong magnification (illustrated). The grip of the sprung pliers is held securely in the frame of the tool when not in use by a small catch on one side of the frame. The multi tool has all of its original factory nickel plate finish which has just light areas of tarnish consistent with age and handling. When closed the tool is 5” overall length. The tool comes with its original period leather pocket pouch which has a full flap cover and press stud fastener. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3007 (drawers office) £175.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. Set of 3 British Green Smoke Grenades. - O 2269 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a set of three British post war smoke hand grenades. The set comprises of a L68A1 signal green smoke, L53A1 signal green smoke and a L83A1 smoke screen training grenades. The grenades have been discharged but are complete with the firing handles. The grenades are in very good condition and retain their original green painted finish and stenciling. The price for these British smoke grenades includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess these inert grenades in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2269 £195.00 |
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1950’s Cold War Era East German Code 2/1001 V.E.B. Ernst Thälman (Former C.G. Haenel plant) 8 Round Magazine For German Luger PO 8, 9mm Parabellum Semi Automatic Pistols With Correct Alloy Butt Toggle. D 6039 - D 6039 This is an excellent original 8 Round Magazine For Nazi German Luger PO 8 9mm Parabellum Semi Automatic Pistols. The magazine has its original blue finish & has no dents. The frame is stamped ‘2/1001’ ( post WW2 the East-German Ministry of Interior used a coding system for suppliers similar to the coding systems used in Nazi Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. ‘2/1001’ was the East German code for V.E.B. Ernst Thälman, the former C.G. Haenel plant). The magazine is correctly slotted for inspection, it has the correct loading plate and strong spring action. The magazine loads as it should. The magazine has the correct WW2 era alloy butt toggle with number ‘1’ above ‘7580’. The price includes UK delivery. D 6039 (drawers office). £175.00 |
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WW2 Era DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront) German Workers Syndicate Oberlagerfuhrer’s (Camp Leader’s) Heavy Construction Armband. Sn 17416 - 17416 The German Labour Front (German: Deutsche Arbeitsfront / DAF) was the national labour organization of the Nazi Party, which replaced the various independent trade unions in Germany during the process of Gleichschaltung or Nazification. This is an excellent original WW2 DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront) German Workers Syndicate Oberlagerfuhrer’s Heavy Construction Armband. It is constructed of lined cotton material and has a blood red background with central stitched white material stitched roundel with black tape swastika The top of the armband has a band of orange material with intricate stitched cogged wheel DAF emblem with swastika devices between stitched stripes and either side of ‘Oberlagerfuhrer’ (Camp Leader). There are no manufacturer labels on the armband which is clean with just light service wear. All stitching is intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17416 £475.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. British Original Unfired Martini Henry Rifle 577 x 450 Round. - O 1533 INERT DEACTIVATED. British Kynoch unfired Martini Henry Rifle 577 x 450 (11.43 x 59R) round for the Martini Henry rifle adopted by the British army in 1874 and used until 1886. The round consists of a brass solid drawn brass case which is headstamped KYNOCH 577/450. The case is crimped onto a 480 grain white paper patched lead bullet indicating use in the rifle and not the carbine. The 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 price is per round (minimum order 2 rounds) . O 1533 £35.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (11/09) WW2 Era German Army Officer's 1935 Pattern Orange / Brown Hue Handled Dagger By Rich Abr Herder Solingen & Scabbard. Sn 22783 - 22783 An excellent, original, 1935 pattern Nazi German Army Officer's Dagger and Scabbard. It has a clean blade stamped with the makers trademark ‘Rich Abr Herder Solingen’. It has the distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and correct deep orange / brown hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate oak leaf decorated pommel (see Pages 96-98 of Daggers, Swords & Bayonets Of The Third Reich By Stephens). It is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' design and 2 hanging ring mounts with matching oak leaves decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22783 £0.00 |
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WW2 U.S.M.C. Case Cutlery (New York) V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 3008 - ED 3008 An excellent original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by the New York Company Case Cutlery (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a huge knife measuring 14 ¼” in length and with a black polished horn handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with ball ends. It has a 9 ¼” long, clean steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade is 2” broad at its widest and the spine is 4mm thick. One side of the blade is crisply marked with 'Casexx' signature. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for this WW2 era Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 3008 (American Knives Box) £575.00 |
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WW2 1941 Dated Fascist Italian Military Beretta Model 1934, 9mm Corto (.380 ACP) Semi Automatic Pistol. D 6040 - D 6040 The Beretta model 1934 is a compact, semi-automatic pistol which was issued as a standard service firearm to the Italian armed forces beginning in 1934 until 1943 (see page 274 of Axis Pistols by Still). It is chambered for the 9 mm Corto, more commonly known as the .380 ACP. Our pistol has the correct Beretta monogramed grips which are undamaged and the metal has most of its original blue finish. The butt is fitted with Military lanyard bar. The right side of the slide & frame are stamped with matching serial numbers '907014'. The frame is stamped with inspection marks (illustrated). The slide has manufacturer, model, and calibre detail together with 1941 date (illustrated). The deactivated pistol’s slide and trigger move, the hammer moves, the safety catch has been fixd in place during the deactivation process and the magazine can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 6040 £495.00 |
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**POWERFUL 11.5 FT LBS**German Weihrauch HW95 Hull Cartridge Import .22 Calibre Break Action Air Rifle With Sound Moderator / Break Assist & SMK 4x32 Telescopic Sight. AI 804 - AI 804 The Weihrauch name has been associated with solid build quality and reliability for many years. Ever since the HW80 transformed the hunting rifle market, Weihrauch’s range of solid, accurate springers have been a popular choice for air gunners. This is an excellent, powerful (Chrono 11.5 Ft Lbs) Weihrauch HW95 in .22 calibre imported to the UK by Hull Cartridge. The rifle has an 16 ½” barrel with sound moderator / break assist and measures 43” overall. It has nice woodwork and undamaged Weihrauch signature rubber shoulder recoil pad. The metal work retains all of its original blueing and the top of the Air cylinder is grooved for telescopic sight. The barrel block is marked with model and calibre detail (illustrated in image 2) and the barrel has the British importer’s name ‘Hull Cartridge’. The rifle is serial number '1613396'. The rifle cocks loads and fires with a powerful tight action. The rifle is fitted with an SMK 4x32 Telescopic Sight in excellent condition. The sight has maker & magnification detail (illustrated). The optics with cross hair reticule are excellent. 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. AI 804 £295.00 |
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British, Volunteer, Lee Speeds Patents, Long Lee Enfield MK I* Rifle By BSA Co (Birmingham Small Arms Company), with Long Range Volley Sights, Magazine Cut Off, 1910 Conversion to Charger Loading & Leather Sling, Retailed by Alex Martin of Glasgow. - D 6041 The Long Lee-Enfield .303 was introduced into the British Army in the late 1800’s. It replaced the Lee-Metford, which had been the standard issue firearm since 1889. The latter was a magazine-fed repeating rifle, but it fired cartridges using black powder which emitted smoke when fired that gave away the rifleman's position. In 1891, the British first produced cordite a propellant that burned cleanly without emitting smoke. It also generated more heat, however, which wore out the Lee-Metford's rifling system of seven shallow grooves. A new rifling system was developed at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, consisting of five deep grooves that could withstand the intense heat generated by the cordite. The result was the .303 Long Lee-Enfield rifle. The new rifle saw service in the Boer wars and beyond. A Lee-Speed rifle is a commercial version of the military Lee-Enfield rifle, built by companies like BSA and LSA and marked with Lee Speed Patents to acknowledge the inventors James Paris Lee who developed the action and Joseph Speed who refined it. These rifles, produced primarily between 1890 and 1914, featured higher-quality wood and finish compared to military versions and the models were based on the military rifle's familiar action and .303 British calibre and were usually privately bought by volunteer soldiers. This .303 calibre Long Lee MK I* rifle made by BSA & Company for Alex Martin of Glasgow. The action is crisply stamped on the left hand side LEE-SPEEDS PATENTS BSA & M.CO (Birmingham Small Arms and Metals Company). The top of the breech is stamped LEX MARTIN GLASGOW. Alex Martin was a high class gunsmith on the Clyde in Glasgow. The only difference from the Mk I and the mark I* was the addition of protective wings for the front sight and the addition of a windage adjustment for the back sight which this rifle retains. The use of cleaning rods on .303 arms was abolished in 1899 resulting in the elimination of the hole for it in the bayonet boss and the small change to Mk I* standard. The Pattern 1888 bayonet was also modified to remove the hole for the cleaning rod in the end of the handle resulting in the Mk II bayonet. In 1910 these rifles were converted to charger loading and is correctly stamped on the left side of the strap. The gun retains most of its original high gloss blued finish and the original woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor marks form service use. The rifle has the correct has stepped blade fore sight with protective wings, 1800 yard ramp and ladder rear sight with windage adjustment, 2800 yard long range volley sights, bayonet bar without hole for the cleaning rod, the correct offset sling swivels and leather sling, magazine cut off and charger loading bridge. The original woodwork is excellent condition. the rifle carries the serial number 8796 which is stamped on the right hand side of the breech and the rear of the bolt. The rifle has its original brass butt plate with trap with its cleaning kit. The deactivated rifles bolt moves, the safety catch on the rear of the bolt works correctly, the magazine cut off moves as it should and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and the deactivation certificate. D 6041 £1,200.00 |
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