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**MINT BORE**Mid 1800's - Early 1900's German Oscar Will, Venuswaffenwerk ‘Toro’ .22 Calibre Smooth Bore, Bugelspanner (German: Trigger Guard Cocker) Break Barrel Gallery Air Rifle. Sn 23404 - 23404
The German Bugelspanner Target Air Rifle was produced by Oscar Will Venuswaffenwerk, Zella St, Blasii, Germany from the mid 1800's to early 1900's (see page 254 of A Collectors Guide To Air Rifles by Hiller). The rifles were often marketed as ‘Original’ or as in our case ‘Toro’. This is an excellent .22 Calibre smoothbore variant popular for use at Fairground Galleries to fire darts at targets. It is 42 ¼” in length with a 20 ½” octagonal barrel. The smooth bore of the barrel is near mint clean & bright. It has a side lever catch that releases the barrel for loading and cocking is achieved by underlever action of the long trigger guard with arm. It has fixed open fore and rear sights. The metal frame & barrel are blued. The cylinder is marked ‘Toro’. There are no other maker marks or serial numbers visible externally. The wood stock has chequered panels at the wrist. One side of the stock above the trigger guard is impressed ‘NE 10’ possibly a gun club or shooting gallery weapon number. The loading and firing action work as they should. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23404
£575.00

**RARE**Pre WW1 1913-14 BSA Standard Pattern .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle With Straight Hand Stock & ‘S’ Prefix Serial Number. Sn 23405 - 23405
This is a rare to find pre WW1 BSA Standard Pattern Air Rifle. These rifles were only made on a short production run between 1913 & 1914 replacing the improved Model D in 1913. Production ended in 1914 as BSA’s machinery was understandably required for war work. The Standard Pattern was re-introduced in 1919 (see Chapter 6 of The Book Of The BSA Air Rifle by Milewski who describes pre WW1 Standard rifles as scarce). Our example has the correct Pre WW1 variant features I.e. 1910 sear safety patent ‘Pat-30338-10’ above the ‘S’ prefix serial number S74537 on the trigger block (the serial is in the serial number range for pre WW1 Standard rifles (over 71000 lower than 80100), No cylinder markings, no BSA logo panels within the wrist chequering & BSA’s patents on the underside of the correct cocking lever (in 1912 BSA acquired Lincoln Jeffries Patents and the BSA name replaced Lincoln Jeffries). A period BSA advertising poster illustrated on page 61 of Milewski’s book illustrates the 1914 range of BSA air rifles including a straight hand stock Standard Pattern the same as ours. It has a 19 ½” rifled barrel (just over 43 ½” overall), a pinched blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has even patina. It has a ribbed butt with trap. The breech is marked ‘Load’ and has BSA’s pyled arms trademark. The loading port lever has patent detail (illustrated). The rifle loads, cocks & fires crisply. The price for this rare pre WW1 BSA Standard pattern air rifle includes UK delivery. Sn 23405
£575.00

Early WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword With Patial Smith Signature ‘HIZEN KUNI’ (Possible Gendaito) , Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:4 - 19377:4
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A Type 98 Shin Gunto with possible Gendaito blade. Partial Mei 2nd part rusted away due to jungle campaign ? Tsuka Hilt shows heavy use, water damage rotted most of fish skin under binding, which is intact but very dirty. Still got sarute loop and menuki. With a bit of detective work I have come up with 2 possible men who both started their Mei with the address HIZEN KUNI. This is a very uncommon prefix to a showa period name. John Slough has 2 men listed (Takaguchi family name) Masatsugu a RJT Swordsmith Star Stamp * made medium to high grade blades page 106-107 good comparison or Kino Shita (family name) Yosh Tada. He was also a RJT smith Rikugun Jumei Tosho army approved rated Medium to high grade swords. Very good match both men same Kanji style same horizontal kiri file marks & tang shape. Heavily buffed by previous owner needs professional polish to restore blade. The steel saya scabbard has also been heavily water damaged. It has been covered with a quality leather foul weather cover in 3 pieces fitted around carring ring and ashi mounts, professionally done by a qualified saddler ? attractive looking job. This could be restored polished to bring out beauty of blade. The 2 possible smiths are my conjecture. Made C1940”. In illustrations of the blade which are included in the assessment he translates the tang markings. He states overall length 33”. Cutting edge 24 ½”. He describes Hamon as’ Ko (small) Suguha with irregularities difficult to see’. He observes Yakote line buffed away. Tang end as Nakago Jiri shape (rounded). The price for this sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:4
£1,245.00

WW2 Japanese Army Gunzoku (Military Civilian Employee) Officer’s Gendaito Hand Forged Katana Long Sword Smith Signed Tang ‘Kane Tsune’ Scabbard With Campaign Leather Cover & Expert Assessment. ED 2414 - ED 2414
An original late WW2 Japanese 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 “Civilian sword for military use by Gunzoku (civilians employed by the army). They wore uniform and were entitled to carry swords. 65cm Gendaito hand forged blade (says forged in Mei in inscription). Signed by its maker ‘Kane Tsune’, born in 1910 real name Nishimura Kazufumi. He worked as a gunto smith in Giffu. This is the only mention I can find of him cannot find any other Oshigata of him. The blade is in good old polish with only one chip in edge. A very unusual hamon which does not conform to standard types. Appears a bit wild and uncontrolled in places. Hada is also a bit wild with large patches of vivid O Itame. It does not appear to have had yakote line in point. Possible war time polish. Saya is wood withthin layer of lacquer covered in campaign leather cover worn in places. Tsuba soft metal showa period made . Lost its original seppa, leather put in place. Tsuka hilt very good quality han dachi mounts looks Meiji & good menuki. Very dirty brown binding intact. Missing a sarute loop for rank tassel. An interesting example of a civilian sword carried to war (see Markus Sesko books on Japanese Smiths page 294 re smith. Only man using these kanji in Showa period (war time) born 1910 worked as a gunto smith)”. In his illustrations Bill translates the signature on the tang. He describes the tang end as Kuri Jiri (rounded) cutting edge 65cms total length 85cms. He describes the hamon as based on suguha medium Nioi crystals of Martensite, grain mixed masame goes into O (large) Itame in patches. He also identifies paint Arsenal assembly marks on the tang and other blade characteristics that can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2414
£1,445.00

**CAPTURED / SURRENDERED U.S. ARMY SOLDIER BRING BACK**WW2 Era 1935-1940’s Japanese Katana Long Sword Blade In Quality Period Protective Honoki Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts With Ink Signature To ‘E.W. Lusted St Louis’ & Expert Assessment. Sn 21346 - 21346
This Japanese Katana has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment notes accompany this Tanto. In his assessment he states “Katana long sword blade mounted in original shira saya resting mounts, dating to 1935-1940’s period. Just over 24” it is minimum length for a katana. It is in bright condition, looks like its been re-polished by a previous owner in the past (half done). This is obscuring the work in the hamon & grain if any. Typical seki / mino pointed gunome hamon which looks edged in nioi crystals very hazy. Covered in fine scratches obscuring view of workmanship. There are 2 points of view with this blade. It is either a low grade gendaito, possible special order, they usually made 2 and picked the best which was then signed and mounted for the client. The remaining one was left unsigned put in shira saya either left in rack or sold off to trade dealers who mount and sell on. The other view is, it’s a good quality showa to bar stock oil quenched blade made for an army contract and never mounted. Its poorly finished tang would indicate this. Strangely the shira saya has been a high quality item, don’t usually go to this much effort for a showa to. It also looks like its had an original saya Gaki (ink attribution inscription) which is mostly missing (see image 3). A war souvenir by a U.S soldier who has written his name on it in ink ‘E.W Lusted St Lois’. An interesting sword needing a professional polish to see what’s in it”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is just under 61.5 cms, total length is just under 81 cms. He also describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this Katana with original expert assessment worthy of further research re the named Soldier includes UK delivery. Sn 21346
£1,045.00

*MINT*UN-ISSUED*SCARCE*Inter War, 1919 Australian, Lithgow 1907 Pattern Bayonet Marked ‘3MD’ To The 3rd Military District (Victoria) WW2 Mangrovite 1943 Scabbard & 1937 Pattern Webbing Frog. BAYO 264 - BAYO 264
A scarce to find, near mint & un-issued condition Australian, Inter World War dated example of the Pattern 1907 bayonet for the SMLE rifle complete with scabbard & frog. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the manufacturer 'Lithgow' & 'Shield' mark together with '1919’ date. The reverse is triple stamped with 'A' within Star Lithgow inspection marks. The blued blade is near mint undamaged with some original storage grease present. It's un-damaged wood grips are secured by the correct screw bolts. The cross guard is stamped ‘3MD’ To The 3rd Military District (Victoria) together with number ‘71381’. It is complete with its original steel mounted brown leather Scabbard. The leather is impressed by the Australian maker ‘Mangrovite’ and dated ‘43’ (1943). All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. Fitted to the scabbard is an original 1937 pattern webbing frog which is clean with no damage. The price for this scarce, near mint, Australian Bayonet set includes UK delivery. BAYO 264 (07 Bayonets Box 2)
£475.00

American, Colt Manufacture 20 Gauge Solid Bullet Mould for the 20 Gauge Colt Model 1855 Revolving Shotgun. MISC 2010 - MISC 2010
This is a scarce Colt Patent bullet mould for the 20 gauge 5 shot Model 1855 revolving shotgun made between 1855 and 1863. Only about 500 of the 20 gauge Colt revolving shotguns were produced over this period. The bullet mould consists of a brass bullet mould riveted onto a pair of plyers which are held closed by a hinged spring steel clip. The brass mould is stamped on the top COLTS PATENT and produces a conical brass bullet. the mould measures 6 ¼ inches long with the brass bullet mould being 1 ½ inches high. The price for this Colt Patent bullet mould includes U.K delivery. (Powder Flask Drawers). MISC 2010
£295.00

WW2 Luftwaffe Pilot's Arm Compass Model AK39 and Strap. MISC 2011 - MISC 2011
This is an original, WWII Arm Compass issued to German Luftwaffe Pilots. The compass is the second pattern (Fl.23235-1) with the white backed model incorporating rifle type sighting aids and dual rotating semi-circular discs on the underside for course setting. The earlier plain black version (Fl.23235) featured only a luminous lubber’s line for orientation. The bakelite compass is complete with its original strap with metal buckle for wearing on the arm over Flight suits. The compass functions as it should. The price for this original Luftwaffe item includes UK delivery. MISC 2011
£175.00

**MINT BORE**RARE**U.S Army Early Post American Civil War Spencer Repeating Rifle Company USA 1860 Patent, Model 1865 .50 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Repeating Rifle With 7 Shot Tubular Magazine. Sn 23385 - 23385
The Spencer Repeating Rifle was the world's first military metallic-cartridge repeating rifle, famously patented by Christopher Miner Spencer on March 6, 1860. While the Model 1860 became a legendary Union weapon during the American Civil War, the Model 1865 was a refined post-war version in .50 calibre. It is a manually operated lever-action, repeating rifle fed from a tube magazine. It was adopted by the Union Army during the American Civil War. The Spencer had an innovative tubular magazine fed into the butt via a trap with steel latch. This is a rare, original example of Spencer’s 1860 patent Model 1865 rifle in excellent condition. The metal work has original blue finish and its original wood stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The shoulder stock has impressed U.S. Army acceptance / inspector marks cartouches (illustrated). The 28 ¼” barrel’s bore is near mint clean & bright with well defined rifling. The action tang has the early serial number ‘585’. The rifle measures 46 ½” overall length. It is fitted with a flip up rear sight and block with blade fore sight. It is also fitted with sling swivels, correct steel butt plate & tubular magazine with latch plate. The top of the breech is stamped ‘Spencer Repeating Rifle Co Boston Mass Pat’d March 6 1860’ & the top of the barrel ‘M 1865’. The metal has factory inspectors marks which can be seen in the images. The loading and firing actions work crisply. The price for this collectable, rare, historic rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23385
£3,750.00

**RARE**1863-1865 American Civil War U.S Army Model 1860 Spencer Repeating Rifle Company .52 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Repeating Rifle / Cavalry Saddle Carbine With 7 Shot Tubular Magazine. Sn 23394 - 23394
The Spencer .52 calibre repeating rifle was the designed by Christopher Spencer in 1860. It was a manually operated lever-action, repeating carbine size rifle (39" overall) fed from a tube magazine with cartridges. It was adopted by the Union Army, especially by the Cavalry, during the American Civil War. Production began in 1860 and ended in 1869. Our example is serial number 28220 which dates its manufacture to between 1863 & 1865 (Spencer Carbines that were manufactured between 1863-1865, had serial numbers falling between 11,001 and 62,000). The Spencer had an innovative 7 shot tubular magazine fed into the butt via a trap with steel latch. This is an excellent all original example. The metal work has even patina and its original wood stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected and has a faint impressed U.S. Army acceptance / Inspector’s cartouche (illustrated). The barrel’s bore is clean with well defined rifling. It is fitted with a flip up rear sight and block & blade fore sight, steel saddle bar with ring and single sling swivel. It is also fitted with rear sling swivel, correct steel butt plate & with correct tubular magazine and latch plate. The top of the action is signed ‘Spencer Repeating Rifle Co Boston Mass Pat’d March 6 1860’ and the top of the action behind the hammer has the serial number 28220. The metal has small factory inspector’s marks. The loading and firing actions work crisply. The price for this piece of American Civil War history includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23394
£4,250.00

**ORIGINAL & RARE**EARLY**Nazi German 1934 Dated RZM Labelled Hitler Jugend Hitler Youth (HJ) Double Sided Multi Panel Construction Podium Flag / Banner With HJ Swastika Diamond & Nazi HJ Swastika. N 164 - N 164
This is an original early Nazi era dated Hitler Youth (HJ) Double Sided Podium Flag / Banner With HJ Swastika Diamond on one side and HJ swastika on the reverse. Images of original a period BDM recruitment poster featuring a Hitler Youth with HJ banner can be seen in image 1. The banner measures 30” x 19” and is made of double sided cotton. One side has a blood red background with broad white cotton band which has a black tape Swastika within a white cloth diamond crossing it. The reverse is a field of black cotton with large red and white diamond section HJ lozenge emblem which has a central diamond set square white cloth panel and black tape swastika. The white cotton hem with brass ringed holes for hanging is ink date stamped ‘1934’ together with Nazi Swastika within Oak leaves wreath ink stamp. The hem also has a nice original RZM label with partially visible ‘Hersteller’, HJ diamond and indistinct number. The banner is undamaged with just light storage staining, no signs of mothing & has the correct intricate stitching expected to be found on original Nazi flags. An excellent display item. The price for this rare variant Nazi Hitler Youth banner includes UK delivery. N 164
£695.00

**ORIGINAL & RARE**WW2 Era Nazi German 34th Waffen SS Volunteer Grenadier Division "Landstorm Nederland" (German: 34. SS-Freiwilligen Grenadier-Division "Landstorm Nederland") Trumpet /Bugle Banner. N 165 - N 165
The 34th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division "Landstorm Nederland" (German: 34. SS-Freiwilligen Grenadier-Division "Landstorm Nederland") was a division in the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II. It was formed by converting the SS Volunteer Brigade Landstorm Nederland into a division. It comprised volunteers of Dutch background and saw action on the Western Front. The unit fought various actions of the Eastern and Western fronts. It took part in fighting in the Netherlands, then Pomerania, and then on the Seelowe heights. The regiment took part in the Battle of Normandy, operation Market garden. Image 1 has a copy of a contemporary photograph of a 34th SS Grenadiers mortar team in the field during WW2. This an original and rare to find heavy construction trumpet / bugle banner of the 34th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division "Landstorm Nederland" . The banner made of square pieces of black cloth sewn together with plaited grey cotton tassels to 3 sides measures approx. 15 ½” x 14” with tassels splayed. One side of the banner has the superbly embroidered Shield with Wolsangel rune symbol of the 34th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division "Landstorm Nederland". The banner has the correct quality stitching and is clean with just light service use. The price includes UK delivery. N 165
£745.00
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