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INERT DEACTIVATED. Original, MINT, WW2 Japanese 81mm Type 100 High Explosive (H.E) Mortor Bomb for the Type 97 & 99 Trench Mortor. O 2423 - O 2423 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a near mint and scarce WW2 Japanese type 100 high explosive mortor bomb for the type 97 and 99 trench mortor. The bomb retains most of its original black painted finish with a yellow band round the nose and Japanese stencilling round both sides of the mortor. The bomb is stamped with the serial number 8658 round the top of the bomb and fuze holder. The waist of the bomb has a row of Japanese characters stamped round its circumference. The Type 88 brass and alloy fuze are stamped with Japanese markings and the safety pin is intact complete with its pull wire. The price includes UK delivery and no license is required to possess this inert hand grenade in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2423 £895.00 |
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Leather Flap Belt Holster for a Small Framed Revolver. L 513 - L 513 This is a leather flap holster for a small frame revolver. The holster is in the British style with a flap closure. The flap has a brass stud riveted on it and is secured by a leather tab sewn onto the rear of the holster. The holster has a wide belt loop sewn into the back. The holster measures 6 inches along the short length and 9 ½ inches along the long length. The top of the flap measures 5 3/8 inches in length. The price of the holster includes U.K. postage. (British holsters). L 513 £225.00 |
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DEACTIVATED INERT. British, 1898 Dated, 6 inch Q.F. Coast Gun Brass Separate Loading Cartridge Case. O 2424 - O 2424 DEACTIVATED INERT. This is a British bras cartridge case off the 6 inch quick firing coast gun used for coastal defence prior to the First World War and during the war to arm naval vessels and continued its service life in until the end of World War 2. The gun was introduced into service in 1894 and replaced earlier bagged charged guns. The projectile was loaded ahead of the separate cartridge case and rammed in and the cartridge case loaded behind. The case had a separate screw in brass primer with a shoulder which was used to extract the fired cartridge case. This cartridge case is headstamped with a KN monogram (Kings Norton Metals) III* C.F.F ( the case was loaded and reloaded a second time) A in a circle ( the case was annealed twice) 2 a crowfoot N 98 (February 1898 date for naval use). the case is also stamped DH. The cartridge case has the correct lip crimps on the case mouth to hold the top wad. See British Artillery Weapons and Ammunition 1914 – 1918 by Ian Hogg and Les Thurston pages 140 - 141. The price includes U.K. delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert cartridge case in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. O 2424 £125.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. Unfired, German WW1, 1915 Dated, 77mm (77x229R) K.Gr 15 High Explosive Round. O 2425 - O 2425 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a WW1, Imperial German, 1915 dated 77mm (77x229R) high explosive round fitted with a KZ 11 brass and steel graze impact fuze. These shells were called whizz bang in the trenches due to the made by shells fired from the German 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 nA (neuer Art) and the upgraded 7.7 cm Feldkanone 16 (FK16). The brass cartridge has 2 crimping grooves at the neck and is headstamped St GFPS 193 AUB 1915 (August 1915 date) Sp197. The steel projectile has an unfired copper driving band and is stamped round the circumference K.Gr 15 (Cannon Shell Model 1915). The projectile is fitted with a KZ 11 brass and steel graze impact fuze which is stamped 100 round the circumference. The price for this 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. O 2425 £375.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. MINT. 1972 Dated Mills No 36M MK1, Last Contract Production for Commonwealth Forces Hand Grenade Made at ROF P (Royal Ordnance Factory) Patricroft. O 2426 - O 2426 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a near mint, original, Mills No.36M MK 1, hand grenade made at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Patricroft (ROF P) and is the last British Government contract Mills 36M hand grenade made for Commonwealth forces. The 36M refers to the pattern of the 36 Grenade originally 'Mesopotamia' and the fact they were waterproofed. The cast iron body of the grenade has following casting mark Q 8 (Qualcast, mould number 8) below the filler plug. The aluminium base plug is stamped No 36M Mk 1 1972 (date) ROF(P) (Royal Ordnance Factory) (Patricroft). The filling plug is made of aluminium. The steel grenade fly off handle is stamped ROF(P) (Royal Ordnance Factory). The grenades cast iron body retains its original lacquered finish. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert grenade items in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2426 £275.00 |
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**WW2 MARCH 1944 LUCKY DAY**Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Gunto Gendaito Traditionally Hand Forged Katana Sword With Smith Signed & Dated Tang ‘KANE NAGA’ Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23713 - 23713 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerpts from the assessment he states “A type 98 shingunto pattern army officers sword, with tachi mei signed by its maker kane Naga whose real name was amachi jin jiro born 1884 died 1958 worked as army smith. His Buddhist name was enkaku chikyo see markus sesko book for details pa/no 319. This is a gendaito (traditionally forged) using sand iron tama hagane and is very well made in vg/original polish, only some small wartime damage to edge & odd scratch, enjoy as it is or get it professionally polished. Saya (scabbard) metal parade some rust & missing paint, in reasonable used condition. Tsuba hand guard cast brass no gilt left has 4 unidentified makers marks/stamps. Tsuka (hilt) is complete with locking catch & saurute (knot loop). All its ito cotton binding & fish, but is dirty & has paint splatter. N.B. Small amount wood missing inside of bottom of wood liner. This blade is good quality and worth restoring”. In his notes Bill describes the cutting edge as just under 65cms length and overall length as 87.5 cms. He also translates the blade signature and date and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions. A previous owners notes which also accompany the sword contains images of the tang markings and state “Traditionally hand forged gendaito in high-quality gunto mounts. The blade has an excellent Bizen style choji hamon. A silver mon badge has been removed from the kabuto gane, presumably when the Japanese officer surrendered the sword. The smith Amachi Kanenaga worked in Seki during the war and died March 1958. Saya (scabbard) is inscribed "A Hynd" believed to be Scottish soldier Alexander Hynd who served in Burma at the battles of Kohima and Imphal, sword was found in a house clearance in the Lake district”. Bill comments on the notes “This paper came from previous owner/collector of sword I cannot see any name on saya ? The hole in bottom mount is for a missing screw”. The price for this excellent well marked Gendaito sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 23713 £1,895.00 |
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INERT DEACTIATED. British, WW2, 8 lb Bakelite Practice Aerial Bomb. O 2427 - O 2427 INERT DEACTIATED. The British 8.5 lb (often referred to as 8 lb) Bakelite practice bomb was an inert bomb used by the Royal Air Force during World War 2. The 8.5lb break up bomb has a plastic bakelite body with a brass nose plug and steel tail assembly and hanging strap. The bomb measures `18 ½ inches long with a diameter of 3 inches. this bomb was used extensively by the Royal Air Force for bombing practice. The middle section of the bomb is stencilled in white INERT. The price for this practice bomb 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. (Office shelves). O 2427 £275.00 |
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WW2 NATIONAL TREASURE SMITH SIGNED & DATED*MINT FULL POLISH BLADE*SPECIAL ORDER*1940 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Gunto Katana Gendaito Traditionally Hand Forged Sword By ‘NOSHU JU KANE NOBU’, Rank Tassel, Scabbard With Hanger Chain & Expert Assessment - 23714 This superb sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerpts from the assessment he states “A Type 98 shin gunto pattern army officers sword signed tachi side of nakago (tang) Noshu Ju Kane Nobu. A very skilled and important WW2 swordsmith (tosho). His real name was Niwa Shuji son of Niwa Kane Nobu. Born 1903 began his sword studies age 12. Was a rikugun jumei tosho probably in nagoya arsenal. Known to use Takano ha (hawks feather file marks) was granted the title of ‘an intangible cultural property of gifu prefecture’ in 1973. Rated in war period at 2 million yen in john sloughs book on swordsmiths see pg no 54. For genuine mei / shoshintei (copies of pages from Slough’s book referencing the Smith accompany the sword). In mint Japanese polish, a special order blade at 27¼” cutting edge. Scabbard gunto pattern, been top quality army green paint now rusty & missing paint with lots of war use. Tsuba quality cast brass lost its gilding and dirty stamped no 12. With several seppa and brass habaki collar. Tsuka (hilt) all complete with salute loop and Lt to Captains rank tassel + working locking catch binding intact but dirty with heavy use dirty fish skin couple missing pieces. A collectors sword by a well regarded 2nd war swordsmith who became even more famous in the 1970's. NB. Just below line, Kane Nobu did work in kokura arsenal, received a gold medal at new sword exhibition and technical award from the arsenal in 1943. Needs more research”. In his notes Bill describes the cutting edge as 69 cms length and overall length as 91 cms. He also translates the blade signature and date and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions, including Hawk’s feather file marks known to be used by the Smith and factory inspection marks on the spine of the tang (illustrated in image 2). A previous owners notes which also accompany the sword contains images of the tang markings and state “This is a traditionally forged handmade gendaito by Niwa Kane nobu who was born in 1903. Kane nobu was one of the best smiths in Seki and rated at 2 million yen. He was a swordsmith for over 60 years. In 1973 Kane nobu was officially designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder of Gifu Prefecture, recognizing him as a preserver of traditional Japanese sword forging and horimono engraving techniques. This designation placed him among a very small group of smiths whose craftsmanship was formally acknowledged as culturally significant. Excellent fresh polish with gunome midare hamon with much nie. Running itame hada. Gunto mount in good condition and has part of the original chain hanger left”. Bill comments on the notes “This Man Made High To Superior Grade Gendaito” and puts a ? after the notes mention of original hanger chain which is present on the scabbard. The price for this Gendaito sword, by a best quality famous Smith with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 23714 £2,950.00 |
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*MILITARY PRIZE RIFLE*1908-14 BSA Lincoln Jeffries Patent Improved Model D .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle Stock Mounted With Silver Presentation Shield Engraved ‘E Co 4th Royal Berks Regt Presented By A. Camp Esq Won By Pte T.W Greaves’. - 23605 This is a very good original BSA Improved Model D Air Rifle, a pre WW1 Royal Berkshire Regiment prize rifle. The 4th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment was a Territorial Force unit headquartered at St Mary's Butts in Reading. Before the outbreak of the war, Territorial units were organized regionally by town or local district. E Company was specifically based out of Abingdon (historically part of Berkshire, now Oxfordshire), drawing its recruits locally from that town and the surrounding rural areas. These BSA rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks and in different variations between 1908 and 1914 (see page 50 of the book of the BSA air rifle by John Milewski). This example has its original undamaged pistol grip stock with correct chequered panels on the grip. The stock has a steel butt plate and the shoulder stock is impressed with crisp BSA trademark. The underside of the shoulder stock is impressed ’13 ¼’ (length). The ‘Bayonet’ catch cocking arm is marked with Lincoln Jeffries patent information (illustrated). It has a 19 ½” rifled barrel and measures 42 ½” overall. It has a blade foresight, adjustable dial rear sight and additional flip up peep / aperture target sight. The metal work has some age faded blue finish remaining. The air cylinder has crisp BSA Improved Model D information (illustrated). The loading port tap has no visible patent markings. The left side of the trigger block bears the serial number 30389. The underside of the barrel has indistinct inspection marks (illustrated). The loading port area is marked ‘Load’ and has partially visible BSA’s pyled arms trademark. One side of the shoulder stock is mounted with Silver presentation shield engraved ‘E Co (Company) 4th Royal Berks (Berkshire) Regt (Regiment) Presented By A. Camp Esq (Esquire) Won By Pte (Private) T.W Greaves’. The rifle cocks, loads & fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price for this rifle worthy of further research regarding the Royal Berkshire connections includes UK delivery. Sn 23605 £895.00 |
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French, M1842/59 Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 379 - BAYO 375 This is a nice French M1842/59 bayonet and steel scabbard, with internal coil spring locking catch instead of the external spring of the Model 1842 bayonet, hence its designation. The bayonet has a cast steel cross guard instead of a brass cross guard of Model 1842. This bayonet was short lived from 1859 to 1866 when the Chassepot rifle and bayonet were produced. The bayonet has a brass hilt with a cast steel crossguard and a yataghan blade. The blade is bright in excellent condition and the top edge is crisply engraved with the manufacturer Chattlerault, the date of manufacture 1860 and the bayonets model number 1842. The internal coil spring of the M 1859 was not considered successful by the French and the M1866 Chassepot reverted to the leaf spring. These bayonets are not common. The bayonet is fitted with a later leather frog. See White and Watts No 189 on page 83 and 90. Also see Martin J. Brayley, An Illustrated History of Bayonets, pages 70 and 71. Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 379 £295.00 |
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1871 British London Small Arms Company Volunteer Officer’s Privately Commissioned Snider Conversion 3 Band .577 Obsolete Calibre 3 Band Snider Patent Rifle With Chained Nipple Protector, Sling & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 21977:4 - 21977:4 This is a British Volunteer Officer’s Privately Commissioned Snider conversion 3 Band .577 Obsolete Calibre 3 Band Snider Patent Rifle. The action plate is stamped by the manufacturer ‘LSA Co’ (London Small Arms Company) dated 1871 and has the company’s combined ‘LSAC’ trademark. It has all original wood work in very good condition. It has none regulation brass fittings. It has sling swivels fitted with leather sling, iron cleaning rod, ladder rear sight and block with blade fore sight. The barrel’s bore has just light staining consistent with age and has well defined rifling. The barrel and action have proof / inspection marks. The Total length is 55” with a 36” barrel. The breech has the correct hinged cover with knurled locking catch. The breech is marked with faint ‘Sniders Patent’ mark. The barrel tang and trigger guard have foliate engraved decoration. The stock wrist has an inlaid void brass disc and the shoulder stock is impressed with number ‘39’. The action is fitted with link chained nipple protector. The cocking & firing actions work crisply. The rifle comes with a single Inert Deactivated Round Of Kynoch .577 Ammunition. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this rifle in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21977:4 £1,275.00 |
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1959-1965, BSA Airsporter MK II, .22 Calibre Under Lever Air Rifle With GD Prefix Serial Number. AI 609 - AI 609 A very good condition BSA MK II Airsporter .22 Calibre Air Rifle. It is serial number GD26490 which dates it to between 1959-1965 (see Page 49 of Hillers Book 'A Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The wood stock with ribbed butt and metal work are in very good undamaged condition. The top of the cylinder is correctly grooved for telescopic sight and has very faint etched ‘Airsporter’ designation. It has a ramp blade fore sight and adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is crisply stamped with 'BSA Guns Ltd, England, .22 Cal' and with the B.S.A 'pyled arms' logo. It is under lever cocking. It has a clean bore with crisp rifling and the loading and firing action work with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. AI 609 £295.00 |
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