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**SOLD**17/9*Deactivated, WD, 1887 Dated, Enfield MK IVc Martini Henry .577x .450 Rifle Converted from a .402’’ Mark I Enfield Martini Rifle. - D 6042
This is an excellent, original British service, 1887 dated .577x .450 Martini Henry, Mark IVc service rifle. The rifle is the c pattern with the 31mm long nocksform at the breach, a ramped fore sight fitted with the earlier short lever butt with the hole plugged with a wooden dowl and a long extractor lever. These rifles were converted at Enfield from the .402 Martini Enfield cartridge rifle to the .450 Martini Henry rifle. The action is stamped on the right hand side with a crown over VR ENFIELD 1888 (DATE) IV over I (class I weapon). The I is central with the acceptance mark with the V is off centre so it indicates that the rifle was one of the .402” Enfield-Martini rifles converted as a IVc .450 specification rifle. The barrel and action have many Victorian and WD proof inspection marks. The rifle is fully Enfield ordnance stamped to the metalwork and is fitted with its original woodwork throughout. The rifle has a block and blade fore sight, flip up ladder rear sight, steel butt plate, sling swivels and correct. The rifle has a 33 5/8 inch steel barrel with a 49” overall length. The wood furniture has just the normal light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The metal work has even patina throughout & has many WD ordnance inspection marks. In April 1905, the Nepalese government asked for 10,000 Martini Henr rifles and a total of 7,500 were delivered as well as the previous 2,500 previously gifted. This is one of the rifles that were gifted to Nepal by the British Government after British Regimental service. The butt carries the Rawul Pindi roundel which is stamped round the circumference RAWUL PINDI RP (Ruwul Pindi) 5 1908 (May 1908 transfer date). the butt also carries the inventory mark 4388 under the arsenal stamp. The metalwork and fore end carry no Nepalese markings. The action is stamped on the right hand side Victoria’s crown over V.R. (Victoria Regina) 1887 inspection mark I centralised under the inspection mark and a V over I. (a Martini Enfield mark I .402’’ rifle converted to a .450 Martini Henry mark IV Class I weapon). The rifles loading lever opens the breach block and the trigger moves. The rifle is complete with its correct mark IV cleaning rod and an original leather sling. There are no Nepalese marks on the rifle. Mark IV Martini Enfield/Henry models are described in detail in the following books in see Section D, Martini arms, RB 99 on page 19, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and pages 159 & 230 including the plates in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw. Also pages 68, and 76-77 including the plates in Guns of the Gurkhas, (The lost arsenal: pistols, rifles and machine guns of the Royal Nepalese Army, 1816 – 1945) by John Walter. The rifle was converted to a 20 bore shotgun when these guns could be held on a shotgun certificate before they became antique obsolete calibre guns so the gun has been deactivated and has a deactivation certificate. The price for this scarce converted Martini Enfield gun includes UK delivery and the deactivation certificate. D 6042
£0.00

Early 20th Century, Mortimer & Son, Edinburgh. 12 Bore Double Barrel Side By Side, Side Lock Hammer Sporting Shotgun. **2025 EU DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**. - D 6043
Mortimer & Son was a well known dynasty of London gunmakers active from about 1800 until 1938. Originally founded as H.W. & T. Mortimer in 1800 by the sons of victualler, Samuel Mortimer, all three sons Harvey (b. 1753), Thomas (b. 1755), and Jackson (b. 1762) became accomplished gunmakers. From about 1800 to 1840, the Mortimers operated under various trade/firm names as each brother established their own businesses making high end flint and early percussion arms for wealthy clients. Jackson Mortimer was appointed Gunmaker-Extraordinary to the Prince of Wales (later George IV) in 1817, and Thomas Jackson Mortimer (b. 1781) was appointed Gunsmith-in-Ordinary to George IV. Mortimer and Son merged with John Dickson & Son in 1938. This is a round action what was developed in 1880 with a top lever opener. The action carries back action locks with elegant serpentine hammers. the barrel rib is engraved MORTIMER & SON 68 GEORGE ST EDINBURGH. The locks, fore end, tang and action carry double lined engraving and the lockplates are engraved with MORTIMER & SON. The deactivated weapon’s top lever break action opens the breech, and the hammers and triggers move. The gun is for display only and the price includes deactivation certificate** & UK delivery. D 6043
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 15/09) **RARE**, British, Lee Enfield Snipers Rifle Number 4T MK I Rifle by Long Branch, Number 32 Mk I Telescopic Sight, Mount & Leather Sling. **UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATE** Sn - 22844
The British Lee Enfield rifle was the standard rifle of the British and Commonwealth forces from the 1890s. The number 4 rifle was approved for service in 1939, replacing the number 1 rifle and full scale production was achieved in 1942. Various models of British Lee Enfield rifles were used from the First World War as sniper rifles. In 1939, the Number 4 rifle was trialled as a snipers rifle and were approved for issued from 1942. This is a rare and excellent 1943 dated Long Branch number 4 Mark 1* 4T snipers rifle complete with its number 32 mark 1 telescopic sight, sight cover and leather sniper sling. The action is marked on the left hand side No 4 MK 1* (F) FTR LONG BRANCH 1943 (DATE). The rifle carries the serial number 5L3782 on the left wrist of the action. The rifle has the correct rear sight with the fixed battlesight part oof the sight being removed together with the foresight blade. The rifle is fitted with number 32 telescopic sight and mount which is clear and in good working condition. The sight is stamped TEL STG: No32MK1 U.T.C. OS 433A No 114 and a crowfoot. The telescopic sight is complete with its brown leather cover which is stamped with a crowfoot BMG 1942 and a CROWFOOT over WD. The woodwork is in excellent condition and retains its original detachable cheek piece. The rifle is fitted with an adjustable leather sniper sling with brass fittings. The rifle has a U.K. deactivation certificate and the gun cocks and fires, the safety catch works and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and the deactivation certificate. Sn 22844
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (12/09) British, (Matching Numbers) Number 5 Mark 1 Jungle Carbine Made at ROF Fazakerley. Sn - 22845
The jungle carbine was developed from 1943 to give soldiers in jungle fighting to have a lighter and handier weapon. The Number 4 rifle which the Number 5 carbine was based on was shortened by 4 inches and made lighter by about 2.2 pounds. The shorter barrel with flash hider gave more recoil so a rubber recoil butt pad was fitted to help absorb the recoil. The Jungle carbine was produced from March 1944 and December 1947. Due to the muzzle flash hider, a special number 5 knife bayonet was produced which could double as a combat knife. The gun proved to be a popular and handy weapon that was accurate out to 400 yards. This is a matching numbers excellent No. 5 Mk I jungle carbine made it ROF Fazakerley. The woodwork is in in excellent condition and the metalwork retains most of its original black finish. The rifle has matching numbers W6443 stamped on the receiver, bolt and bottom of the magazine. The left side of the receiver is engraved No5 MK1 ROF (F) (Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley) 7/46 (July 1946 date) W6443. The rifle is fitted with a British army webbing jungle green coloured sling. The rifle has a U.K. deactivation certificate and the gun cocks and fires, the safety catch works and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and the deactivation certificate. Sn 22845
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (4/09) INERT DEACTIVATED. Unfired, British, 120mm APDS (Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot) Tungsten Piercing Core. - O 2270
INERT DEACTIVATED. The Royal Ordnance L11A5, officially designated Gun, 120 mm, Tank L11 is a 120 mm L/55 rifled tank gun design. The gun was the second 120 mm calibre tank gun in service with British Army and was the first of NATO's 120 mm main battle tank guns which became the standard calibre for Western tanks in the later period of the Cold War. The gun was designed in 1957 and introduced in service in 1966 in the Chieftain main battle tank. This gun was later modified and fitted to the Challenger tank. This is an unfired and unloaded 120mm APDS (Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot) tungsten core for the projectile and has a conical top part with a rounded top and a chamfer at the bottom. The core is heavy due to the tungsten content, weighs 3.33 kg. The core measures 105mm tall with a diameter of 42mm. 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. O 2270
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (01/09) INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, British, 10 Round, 1898 Dated, .303 Mark 4 Ball Round Service Pack. Sn - 22787:3
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original British 1898 dated, 10 round service pack of unfired British .303 mark VI ball service rounds in its original buff coloured package and closure string. The rounds are headstamped R crowfoot L (Royal Laboratories) C (Cordite propellant) IV (Mark 4). The buff outer wrapper is printed in red CARTRIDGES S.A. BALL .303 Inch CORDITE 27 7 98 (27TH July 1898 packing date) Mark IV (mark 4 round) R crowfoot L (Royal Laboratories) and the ammunition identification mark. The price for this rare service pack 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. Sn 22787:3
£0.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, .577 Revolver (14.75x20.9) Howdah Pistol Ball Cartridge. (2 Different Bullet Weights Available). Sn - 22787:4
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original British .577 Revolver (14.75x20.9) lead bulleted ball round for the Howdah pistols and the massive 6 shot Webley manstopper, usually bought by officers as a stopping weapon due to the low powered centre fire cartridges then in service use. the original cartridge was designed by Colonel Boxer who developed the .577 Boxer cartridge in British service and was of the coiled brass design. These cartridge are an updated version of the cartridge made with a solid drawn brass cartridge case with a Berdan primer. The rounds have 2 bullet weights, one at 304 grains and the other at 450 grains. The brass cartridge cases have small copper primers and are both headstamped ELEY . 577 . LONDON. See pages 247 and 248, Manual of Pistol and Revolver Cartridges, Volume II American and British Calibers by Erlmeier-Brandt. The price for this rare Howdah pistol round includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess inert rounds in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. There are 2 bullet weights available and the price is per round. The weapons shown in the sale are not included in the sale. Sn 22787:4
£120.00

*Large* Union Flag, Military Quality, New, Hand stitched panels, Size 6 Feet By 3 Feet With a Strong Heading and Toggled Top and a Bottom Cleats for Securing The Flag to the Pole Halyard. MISC 898. - MISC 898
The design of the Union Jack dates back to the Act of Union 1801 which united the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland (previously in personal union) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The flag consists of the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England (which also represents Wales) edged in white, superimposed on the saltire of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), also edged in white, which are superimposed on the saltire of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). Wales is not represented in the Union Flag by Wales's patron saint, Saint David, because the flag was designed whilst Wales was part of the Kingdom of England. This is a brand new military quality Union flag, hand stitched panels, measuring 6 feet long by 3 feet tall. The flag is secured to a strong heading with a wooden toggled top cleat and a 28 inch bottom cleat for securing to the flag pole halyard. Price includes UK delivery. MISC 898.
£75.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. American, Box of 7 .50 (.56-56) (14x22RF) Rimfire Ammunition for the Spencer Carbines & Rifles. Sn - 22787:6
INERT DEACTIVATED. The Spencer carbines and rifles were used to great effect in the American Civil War due to their rapid fire using their 7 round tubular magazine in the butt. This is a box of 7 original rounds for the Spencer repeating carbines and rifles. The rounds have a solid drawn copper cartridge case with a rimfire priming system in the rim. the rounds have an impressed headstamp SAW (Sage Ammunition Works). The bullets are semi pointed and are crimped into the case mouth. The rounds are contained in a cardboard box with a green label Sage Ammunition Works. See pages 34 & 34, The Rimfire Cartridge1857 – 1984 of the United States & Canada by John L Barber. The price for this pack of 7 rounds for the 7 shot Spencer rifle includes U.K. delivery and no licence is required to possess these inert rounds in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22787:6
£395.00

Imperial German, WW1, Carl Zeiss Jena, Artillery Fuss Artillerie Aiming Compass Director & Tripod. - MISC 836
This is a rare WW1 Imperial German artillery aiming compass director bu Carl Zeiss of Jena complete with its original extending tripod with its brass mounting plate. The director works correctly and has a sliding needle stop for transportation. The silvered face is engraved CARL ZEISS JENA B.R. FUSSARTILLERIE together with N S W (compass points). The outer dial is graduated to 5760 and the compass needle moves freely. The needle has the south painted white with the north painted blue with a yellow N painted on it for north. The director is made of cast brass and is very heavy. The director is stamped with the serial number 4193. All of the optics, the sighting telescope, magnifier and compass level bubble all work correctly. The compass head is also detachable from the mounting bracket for servicing. The matching extending tripod retains most of its original green painted finish with a cast brass director holder. The holder is engraved CARL ZEISS JENA in a monogram BR 8044. The tripod legs are mad of brass tubing. The price for this scarce and complete artillery director complete with its matching tripod includes U.K. delivery. (Head on MISC shelf, tripod with tripods, stockroom). MISC 836
£495.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, Mint, Early, 1970 Dated, Unfired, Cockerell 90mm gun (90x352) HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) (Fin Stabilised, Hollow Charge) Round with a ¼ Sectioned Cartridge Case for Display or Instruction for the Cockerell Mk3-MA1 90mm gun. - O 2271
INERT DEACTIVATED. In 1974, Cockerill Mechanical Industries decided to re enter the defence market by producing a 90 mm gun system suitable for light and medium tanks and armoured cars. This is a rare, near mint, pre production 1970 dated, unfired 90mm Cockerell (90x352) low pressure Gun HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) (Fin Stabilised) round with a ¼ section taken out for display or instruction for the Cockerell Mk3-MA1 90mm gun fitted to turrets of several armoured vehicles, including the Scorpion 90 and Indonesian Anoa 6x6 armoured car. Production models had a strengthened fin stabilising system instead of the mortar type fin assembly. This round has a long spigot to the projectile similar to a mortar fitted with a nose fuze. The alloy cartridge case has a quarter section taken out of it to show the fin stabilisation, slim copper driving band and the case primer. The construction of the round is totally aluminium alloy. The alloy projectiles body has a single narrow copper sealing band. The base of the projectile has 6 alloy fins extruded with the tail section and a alloy reinforcing ring round them. The alloy cartridge case is headstamped (March 1970 date) 6-70 (June 1970 date) and is fitted with an alloy primer that is stencilled 3-Ma-70 (March 1970 date). The price for this early rare, sectioned round includes U.K. delivery and no licence in needed in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. O 2271
£495.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, Early, Unfired, Cockerell 90mm gun (90x352) HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) (Fin Stabilised, Hollow Charge) Round, Factory Display/Instructional Projectile for the Cockerell Mk3-MA1 90mm gun. - O 2272
INERT DEACTIVATED. In 1974, Cockerill Mechanical Industries decided to re enter the defence market by producing a 90 mm gun system suitable for light and medium tanks and armoured cars. The Cockerell Mk3-MA1 90mm gun fitted to turrets of several armoured vehicles, including the Scorpion 90 and Indonesian Anoa 6x6 armoured car. This is a rare, pre production unfired 90mm Cockerell (90x352) low pressure Gun HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) (Fin Stabilised) factory display or instructional round showing the internals of the projectile. The construction of the projectile is totally aluminium alloy. The alloy projectiles body has a single narrow copper sealing band. The top unscrews showing the internals including the hollow charge cone and the nose fuze. Production models had a strengthened fin stabilising system instead of the mortar type fin assembly. This round has the start of the long spigot to the projectile similar to a mortar fitted with a nose fuze that has been shortened and 4 legs fitted for display use. The price for this early rare, factory instruction projectile includes U.K. delivery and no licence in needed in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. O 2272
£345.00
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