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British Wilkinson 1888 Pattern Mk I, 2nd Type, Lee Metford Bayonet and Scabbard BAYO 454. - BAYO 454
This is a Lee Metford, 1888 Mk I 2nd type bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle. The bayonets 12-inch double edged blade is unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is marked WILKINSON LONDON ‘10’ 91 (manufacture October 1891) and various other inspection stamps. The other side carries an arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. The grips are made of wood, held together with two brass rivets and there is an inspection stamp on each one. There is an oil clearance hole behind the top rivet and the grips are in good order. The pommel has inspection stamps and ‘5 CH’. The number 684 is on the top of the scabbard mouthpiece which is a standard 1888 Mk I. See Watts & White No 802 on page 387 for reference. This is a nice pattern 1888 bayonet made by Wilkinsons. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 454. (British Box 3)
£275.00

**RARE**MINT BORE**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**Colt U.S.A Made London Enfield Proofed 1865 Egyptian Colonial Contract Late 3rd Type Colt New York Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre, Single Action, Percussion Revolver With Enfield Grip Roundel. - 22474:4
The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Calibre (i.e. .36 calibre), later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a single action, cap and ball revolver. It was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850. It remained in production until 1873. Famous 'Navy', users included Wild Bill Hickok, John Henry "Doc" Holliday, Ned Kelly, and Robert E. Lee. 3rd Type 1851 Navy revolvers had small steel or brass rounded trigger guards as opposed to early types which had straight back guards. Later 3rd types had slightly larger rounded trigger guards (see page 118 of Colt Firearms by Serven). This original, Colt New York U.S. Army marked, late 3rd type Model 1851 Navy revolver is in very good condition with even patina throughout. This pistol is a rare to find 1865 Egyptian Government contact piece. These pistols were manufactured at Colts US factory after the closure of the London factory for the Egyptian army. These pistols were shipped via London at the Egyptians insistence, where they were proofed and then sent for final inspection at the Governments Enfield factory before being paid for and shipped onwards to Egypt. The inspections being done as a commercial job at the factory by the pattern making department under the charge of senior inspector George Stainton, one of the ordnances most experienced men at the time. The pistols were chosen by the Egyptian army largely because the British army had adopted the Colt in limited numbers for issue to cavalry units in the Crimea the Egyptian pistols saw long and hard service and unlike ours many had their parts swapped around in service as they were cleaned or repaired. Our example is all original with all matching numbers including the cylinder. It has original walnut grip which has the correct Impressed Enfield roundel with the initials GS in the centre. The mark of senior Enfield inspector George Stainton who was at the time in charge of the pattern shop where prototype weapons were hand built for British army trials. It has a 7 ½” octagonal barrel and measures 13 ½” overall length. The bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. The cylinder is stamped ‘Colt’s Patent’ & numbered ‘184185’ which dates it’s production to 1865. It has crisp matching serial numbers stamped on its frame, barrel block, trigger guard and butt of the brass grip frame. The cylinder has the correct, clear, Naval battle scene. The grip frame has the late 3rd type large brass trigger guard. The grip frame has ‘B’, factory inspector’s marks and ‘.36 Cal’. The top of the barrel is marked ' Address SamL Colt New York US America’. The frame and cylinder have crisp London black powder proofs. It has a captive lever ram rod, small brass post fore sight and ‘v’ notch hammer rear sight. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this rare military Colt Navy to a Colonial Government includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22474:4
£2,950.00

*Rare* Siamese Contract Pat 1907 Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 480. - BAYO 480
This is one of the 10,000 S.M.L.E. Rifles and Bayonets contract for Siam in 1920 from B.S.A. The bayonets were merely ex-service models, finished and stamped with the 'Wild Tiger Corps' emblem and script. This bayonet has slab wood grips secured with two screw bolts. The pommel has a push release button which operates as it should and has the oil clearance hole. The wooden grips are in good order (with faint BSA stamp) above the quillon free crossguard. The blackened steel blade is in very good condition and is fullered. Most scabbards had the leather bodies replaced with sheet steel and the locket and chape brazed back on again as this one has. This is a scarce bayonet, (see Watts & White No 820 page 393 for reference). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 480. (British Box No3)
£375.00

**MINT BORE**FIRST YEAR OF LONDON PRODUCTION**1853 CRIMEA WAR ERA**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**British Colt London Navy Model 1851.36 Calibre Cap & Ball Revolver. Sn 22474:5 - 22474:5
The Colt Model 1851 Navy was a muzzle-loading, single action, cap & ball .36 calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. The weapons were also favoured by British Officer’s as private purchase side arms during the Crimean War due to their innovative design and ease of loading. During the Crimea War, The British Government ordered 9,000 Colt revolvers. This Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver is in very good original condition. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean & bright with well defined rifling. The metal work has even patina. The weapon has a conical brass post foresight and 'notched hammer' rear sight. It has a captive 'lever' ramrod. The barrel is crisply stamped with manufacturer detail 'Address Col. Colt London'. The cylinder and frame have British Victorian ‘Crown V’ and ‘Crown P’ proof marks and is marked ‘Colt’s Patent’. The pistol has all matching serial numbers '3100' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to the first year of Colt’s London Factory production in 1853 during the Crimea war (1853-1856). The cylinder is also marked Colt’s Patent and has faint Naval battle scene (London Navy Colts were available with and without cylinder scenes, see page 120 of Colt Firearms by Serven. It has undamaged American Walnut grips and the pistol's single action cocking & firing actions work as they should. The price for this historic first year of production British London made & assembled Crimea War era Colt revolver includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22474:5
£2,250.00

SOLD SOLD (9/03) *Excellent* British P1907 Sword Bayonet by Wilkinson Sword Co MkII Scabbard and WWII Dated Frog. BAYO 481. - BAYO 481
This is a nice ‘1907’ bayonet that has had its quillon removed on re-furbishment. The blade is stamped ‘Crown over G.R. 1907 2’1?8 (dating it February 1918?) and faint Wilkinson. The production figures for 1911 were only 32,706 at ‘Enfield’, but the bayonet was also made in large quantities by ‘Wilkinsons’ and others. In ‘1913’ it was decided to remove the quillon and all further bayonets were made without the quillon and those that came in for refurbishment had it removed, The other side of the blade has a broad arrow and several inspection stamps. The grips are wood, held on by two screwbolts, and are in near mint condition. The scabbard is the ‘No1 MkII’ which is in very good order with an inspection stamp. The webbing frog is in as equally good condition, stamped to the rear ‘1940 with an obscured makers stamp and WD arrow. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 481. (Box 3)
£0.00

**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**1861 FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION** American Civil War Colt New York Model 1861 Navy .36 Calibre, Cap And Ball, Single Action, Percussion, 6 Shot Revolver. Sn 22474:6 - 22474:6
The Colt Model 1861 Navy was a muzzle-loading cap & ball .36-calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. Pocket versions of the full size navy revolver were available in the period (see page 134 of Colt Firearms by Serven). This original, Colt New York Model 1861 Navy revolver is in very good condition with even patina throughout. It has original walnut grip, a 7 ½” octagonal barrel and measures 13 ½” overall length. The bore has staining consistent with age & well defined rifling. The cylinder is faintly stamped ‘Colt’s Patent’ & faint number ‘2301’ which dates it to the first year of production 1861. It has crisp matching serial numbers stamped on its frame, barrel block, trigger guard and butt of the brass grip frame. The brass grip frame is stamped ‘.36 Cal.’ & ‘4’ factory inspector’s marks. The top of the barrel is marked 'Address SamL Colt New York USA’. It has a captive lever ram rod, blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch hammer rear sight. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this first year of production M 1861 Colt NavyUS Army marked Colt Navy includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22474:6
£2,350.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. British, WW2 Era, 25lb Mark 1 Practice Bomb. Sn - 22846:83
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original British WW2 era 25lb Mark 1 smoke filled practice bomb for daylight use used by the Royal Air Force for bombing practice. The bomb replicated the trajectory of conventional bombs in service but without the explosive content. The cast iron bomb contained a small bursting content to give off smoke on impact. The bomb measures 22inches long with a diameter of 4 inches. This is a complete 25lb practice bomb complete with its hanging loop, an inert burster charge and the safety device. The bomb is complete with its pressed steel tail and fin assembly. The bombs 4 steel vanes are spot welded to the tail assembly with a circular ring retaining their shape from damage. The screwed brass mounting ring if the tail assembly is stamped 25LB MK1 25lb and the makers mark in a circle GGA65. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert bomb in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22846:83
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (06/03) MINT BORE**1854 Colt New York City USA Old Pocket Model of 1849 .31 Calibre, 5 Shot, Single Action, Revolver With Crisp Cylinder Scene & Illustrated 1966 Book ‘Colt’s Variations Of The Old Model Pocket Pistol’ By Schumaker. - 22474:7
The family of Colt Pocket Percussion Revolvers evolved from the iconic 1860 Army and 1851 Navy Revolvers and were produced between 1849 and 1872. This original U.S. Colt .31 Calibre Cap and Ball, 5 shot Pocket Model of 1849 Revolver is in excellent condition accompanied by an informative, illustrated book ‘Colt’s Variations Of The Old Pocket Pistol 1849-1872 By P.L. Shumaker. The pistol has the correct conical brass fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. The metal work is clean and bright & it has an undamaged American Walnut grip. The top of the 4" octagonal barrel is correctly marked with Colt’s 2 line address 'Address Saml Colt New York City' (see chapter 5 of Shumaker’s book). The bore is near mint, clean & bright with crisp well defined rifling. It has all matching serial numbers '87865' stamped on its frame, barrel, grip frame, cylinder and butt which dates its manufacture to 1854. The cylinder is marked 'Colt's Patent’ which is repeated on the frame. The cylinder has correct crisp engraved ‘Stage Coach hold Up Scene’(the artwork which inspired the scene is illustrated on page 28 of Shumaker’s book and can be seen in our images). The pistol has a brass grip frame. The butt of the grip frame is period marked with the name ‘J Lindt’ most likely the original period owner of this pistol. The weapon's single action firing mechanism and captive steel ‘lever’ ram rod work crisply. The book which accompanies the pistol has 150 pages of detailed information, images and illustrations, listing 130 variations of Colt pocket old model variations with and without rammer assemblies. The book also has chapters on Colt London models, Oddities and some pointers on collecting old model pocket pistols. Chapter 5 of the book describes old pocket pistols with attached rammers bearing 2 line New York stamping the same as on our pistol. The book published in 1966 is the second revised addition and it has its original illustrated paper sleeve in excellent condition. All pages and covers of the book are clean and undamaged. There is just light wear to the edges of the paper sleeve. The price for this historic Samuel Colt percussion revolver with an informative reference book includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22474:7 (in pocket pistols drawers office)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (10/03) C1850’s -1870’s American Colt’s Patent Hinged Brass .31 Calibre Double (1 Ball & 1 Conical Bullet) Mould With Iron Sprue Cutter For Colt Pocket Revolvers. Sn 22474:8 - 22474:8
This is an original Colt double bullet mould for Colt black powder pocket pistols in as found un-touched condition. The hinged brass mould has its original iron sprue cutter which is marked ‘Colt Patent’. The mould is for 1 x .31 calibre lead conical bullet & 1 x .31 calibre lead ball). The mould is fully functioning & undamaged with even patina. The mould is the same as a .31 calibre double mould illustrated on page 144 item 8 of the book Colt Firearms by Serven. The price for this Colt accessory which would be an excellent addition to any .31 calibre Colt pocket pistol collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22474:8 (pocket pistols drawers office)
£0.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. Original, 1956 Dated British 3 Inch Practice High Explosive (HE) Mortar. Sn - 22846:84
INERT DEACTIVATED This is a British, 1956 dated 3 inch Practice high explosive (H.E) mortar with a number 1 Mark 1/1 nose fuze, No161 Mk1/2 nose fuse and protector cap. The inert number 162 mark 1/2 nose fuze is stamped NO152 ½ on the white painted drill gaine and is fitted with an alloy No161 Mk1/2 nose fuse protector cap. The screw on alloy fuse cap is stamped at the top REMOVE BEFORE FIRING 161MK1/2. The body retains most of its original black painted finish and stenciling. The body has a red band below the fuze (An explosive content [propellant]) above a yellow band (practice). The cast iron body has cast into it CO 3MOR 10lb IV B26 L L&G. The body is stenciled in white around its circumference SAND 3.IN.MOR PRAC.MK.8 GD10/54. The pressed steel fin assembly is stamped on the fins No.8A RCB 9/56 (September 1956 date) LOT 26. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert mortar in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22846:84
£275.00

Victorian English Stacey Henry & Horton Sheffield Bowie Belt Knife With Polished Horn Tortoise Shell Effect Grip Scales German Silver Fittings & Leather Scabbard With Ornate Tooled Decoration & German Silver Fittings With Belt Bar. Sn 22474:9 - 22474:9
The English, Sheffield Cutlers began as Stacey & Henry, which was listed in 1852 as a plater on steel and German silver, in South Street. The partners were Edward Henry Stacey, the son of a pen knife grinder, and James Townsend Henry, the son of a packer. Frederick Horton joined them and in 1856 the new partnership (Stacey, Henry & Horton) registered a silver mark at the Assay Office from Norfolk Street. In 1856, they described themselves as electro-platers – one of the first Sheffield firms to become involved with electro-plate products. However, the firm failed and was dissolved in 1859. James T. Henry launched his own business in Arundel Street. Edward Stacey started his own enterprise in Tudor Street and by 1876 was located in Norfolk Street. However, he died in Broomhall Street on 20 December 1876, aged 43. Frederick Horton moved to London and worked as an iron agent. He died at Isledon Road, London, on 4 May 1887, aged 57 (See page 581 of Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013 2nd Edition by Geoffrey Tweedale). This is an attractive Victorian belt Bowie by Stacey Henry & Horton made at their Norfolk Street Sheffield premises. It has a 6 ½” long Bowie blade which is 4mm thick and just over 1 ¼” broad at its widest. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and there is a small nibble to the cutting edge near to the hilt. The knife is 11” overall length. The blade is signed by the makers ‘Stacey Henry & Horton Norfolk Street Sheffield’. The Bowie has a German silver cross guard and its horn scales have been polished until translucent to give an appealing Tortoise shell appearance. The scales are secured by brass pins. The Bowie has its original leather open top scabbard which has a German Silver throat mount with belt bar and German silver chape. The leather has ornate hand tooled foliate decoration to the front & rear aspects. The tooling has original coloured highlights. All leather & stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22474:9 (All Bowie Knives Box)
£475.00

**RARE**American Civil War 1864 Dated Ames MFG Co Model 1860 U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Regiment Cavalry Trooper’s Sword With ‘W.S’ Factory Inspector’s Mark & Scabbard. Sn 22474:10 - 22474:10
The 1st Cavalry Regiment is a United States Army regiment that has its antecedents in the early 19th century in the formation of the United States Regiment of Dragoons. To this day, the unit's special designation is "First Regiment of Dragoons". While they were the First Regiment of Dragoons, another unit designated the 1st Cavalry Regiment was formed in 1855 and in 1861 was re-designated the 4th Cavalry Regiment. At the outbreak of the Civil War, the First Dragoons became the "First Regiment of Cavalry" and was soon attached to the 2d Brigade, Cavalry Reserve, Army of the Potomac. The bulk of the 1st U.S. Cavalry, fought in the Peninsula Campaign in Virginia, Williamsburg & Gaines' Mill, they also participated in fighting at Malvern Hill, Kelly's Ford, and during Stoneman's Raid in April and May. They also fought at the battle of Beverly Ford in June 1863 & at Upperville, the 1st U.S. Cavalry met the Jeff Davis Legion and the 1st and 2d North Carolina regiments in a mounted charge. The regiment lost 53 men (most to sabre cuts). At Gettysburg, its loss was 16 men. Several more men were lost in a series of skirmishes during the Confederate retreat to Virginia. In February, 1864, the 1st U.S. Cavalry engaged in a series of fights along the Rapidan line, and then accompanied Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer in a raid on Charlottesville, Virginia. The regiment subsequently accompanied Sheridan on his daring raid around Richmond, fighting at Beaver Dam Station, on 10 May; Yellow Tavern, on 11 May: Meadow Bridge and Mechanicsville, on 12 May; Tunstall's Station, on 14 May; Hawe's Shop, on 28 May; and Old Church, on 30 May.At the Battle of Cold Harbor, on 1 June, the regiment saw severe fighting, losing several men and officers. The 1st Cavalry then accompanied General Sheridan on his Trevilian raid, and lost 35 men in the Battle of Trevilian Station, on 11 and 12 June. The regiment was engaged in daily skirmishing during the return march to White House Landing, and was engaged there on 17 June, at the Chickahominy River on 18 June, and at the battle of Darby's Farm, on 28 June. The 1st Cavalry captured an enemy flag at the battle of Deep Bottom, on 28 July, where the Regular Brigade, fighting on foot, routed a brigade of Confederate cavalry. The regiment was then engaged in almost daily skirmishing, and took part in all the important valley battles except Fisher's Hill. From 16 August through 20 August, the 1st Cavalry was employed, together with the whole of the 1st Division, in the destruction of all wheat and forage, and the seizure of all horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs accessible in the valley. The 1st Cavalry took part in the charge of the Reserve Brigade at the Battle of Opequon, on 19 September, and, in conjunction with the 2nd Cavalry, captured two stands of colours and some 200 prisoners. Its casualties were 37 killed, wounded and missing. On 28 September, in an action at Waynesboro, it suffered 18 additional casualties. The 1st Cavalry played an important part in the Battle of Cedar Creek. In 1865 The 1st Cavalry took part in the Battle of Waynesboro, on 2 March, where the remnant of Early's army was captured. It was then engaged in many skirmishes during a march from Charlottesville to White House Landing, while destroying locks and the embankment of the James River Canal, railroads and Confederate supplies. It arrived at White House Landing on 17 March, taking part in a sharp engagement that day. The 1st Cavalry was then present in all the major battles of the Cavalry Corps until the close of the war. On 30 March, it was in the engagement on White Oak Road; on 31 March, at Dinwiddie Court House; on 1 April, at Five Forks. There, the regiment charged an entrenched enemy position, carried it and seized 200 prisoners. It also fought on 2 April in the engagement near the Southside Railroad; on 6 April, at the Battle of Sayler's Creek; and on 9 April, at Appomattox Courthouse, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. The design of American Infantry swords of the Civil war era were influenced by French designs. This is an excellent, nicely marked, original example of the Model 1860 U.S. Cavalry Trooper’s sword complete with its original scabbard (see page 125 of World Swords by Withers. The author describes these swords as scarce). This is an excellent original example marked to the U.S 1st Cavalry Regiment. It has 34 ¾” elegantly curved, steel blade with fullers on both sides and it is 41 ¼” overall. The blade is fitted with original leather hilt washer. The cutting edge of the blade is very sharp & has no nicks or damage. One side of the blade is marked by the American manufacturer ‘Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass’, the reverse is marked ‘U.S.’ (army), dated ‘1864’ and has ‘G.W.S’ factory or army inspector’s mark. It has a curving 3 bar brass bar guard and stepped pommel cap in typical French form. The guard is Regiment marked ‘1 CAV R’ to the 1st Cavalry Regiment’. Its wire bound leather grip is undamaged and the copper wire binding is intact and tight. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 original hanging rings. The scabbard is clean with just a few minor dents to be expected with service carry. The price for this rare American Civil war collector’s piece to a famous cavalry regiment that saw much action throughout the civil war includes UK delivery**AS WITH ALL OF OUR STOCK THIS ITEM IS GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL** Sn 22474:10
£975.00
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