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Victorian, British, 1862 Dated, TOWER Pattern 1861, .577 Calibre 2 Band Sergeants 5 Groove Short Rifle Enfield Rifle.**MINT BORE**. - A 1008
The 1862 Pattern Sergeants rifle was fitted with a heavy barrel with quick twist 5 groove rifling which gave a great increase in accuracy and is now favoured by rifle shooters. Most of the 5 groove rifles were held in store and not issued and were converted to Snider breech loading rifles. Very few 5 groove percussion rifles therefore survived. This is an original British, 1862 dated, .577 TOWER Enfield pattern 1861, 2 band Sergeants 5 groove short rifle with a mint bore. The 1862 Pattern Sergeants rifle was fitted with a heavy barrel with quick twist 5 groove rifling which gave a great increase in accuracy and is now favoured by rifle shooters. Most of the 5 groove rifles were held in store and not issued and were converted to Snider breech loading rifles. Very few 5 groove percussion rifles therefore survived. The rifle is fitted with a double line TOWER lock plate which is stamped with the queens crown over VR (Victoria Regina) 1862 (date) TOWER and an inspection stamp. The barrel has a nice smooth browned finished barrel and is fitted with the correct 1250 yard backsight, a foresight on a block and a bayonet bar. The rifle is fitted with the correct iron fittings, trigger guard, butt plate, nose cap, barrel bands and sling swivels, with the lower one fitted to the rear of the trigger guard. This rifle has a 33” round steel 5 grove quick twist rifling barrel with a mint bore and crisp rifling. The original woodwork is undamaged with just light bumps and bruises to be expected and is stamped on the right hand side KRV KC 11 (Kolar Gold Fields Rifle Volunteers). The left hand side plate and the rear of the trigger guard are stamped 2CVT.See pages 74 to 75 & plate 79, British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W. Bailey. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion rifle, no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. A 1008
£1,675.00

British WD 1856 Pattern Pioneer’s Sawback Short Sword Sidearm With Brass Hilt Regiment Marked ‘V MX 16 13’ To The Duke Of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) Volunteers & 1895 Scabbard Regiment Marked ‘3 DF 1’ To The Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Sn 23174:36 - 23174:36
Elements of The Duke Of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) saw service in India during the late 19th century. Following the outbreak of the Second Boer War in 1899, the Regiment embarked for active service in South Africa in December 1899 and took part in the storming of Alleman's Nek in June 1900. The battalion stayed in South Africa after the end of the war (June 1902). When the Boers declared war Elements of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers took part in the first major battle of the war, the Battle of Talana Hill near Dundee. The Regiment saw much action during the war including the siege of Ladysmith. This is an original 1856 Pattern British Pioneers Sawback Short Sword Sidearm (see page 173 of Robson's Swords of the British Army) with Middlesex Regiment marks and scabbard with Royal Dublin Fusiliers marks. It has a broad 22 ½” blade with deeply cut sawback (27 ¾”overall). The blade has just light staining consistent with age. One side of the blade has German blade maker trademark of W.R. Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen, later part of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. (WKC) together with British ordnance inspection mark, the reverse has WD Broad arrow mark and ordnance inspection mark which is repeated on the spine. It has a heavy ribbed Brass handle with full knuckle bow, slotted for lanyard. The tail of the guard has Regiment marks ‘V MX 16 13’ To The Duke Of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) Volunteers. The sidearm is complete with original leather scabbard with brass mounts which have dents consistent with age and service use but are totally secure. The leather of the scabbard is clean and intact. The throat mount has ‘4 1895’ date (April 1895) above Regiment marks ‘3 DF 1’ To The Royal Dublin Fusiliers. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:36 (armoury bucket)
£545.00

WW1 Era Austrian Steyr Mannlicher Model 1886 11x58mmR Obsolete Calibre Straight Pull Bolt Action Service Rifle. Sn - 23192
The Steyr Mannlicher Model 1886 was one of the last black powder service rifles issued and therefore is one of the most developed. Designed by the formidable Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Model 1886 was the foundation for generations of later Austrian small arms, some of which are still in use today. Chambered for the obsolete 11x58mmR cartridge, the Steyr is a simple, straight pull bolt action rifle. The bolt is locked by way of a sliding wedge to the rear and is loaded by an en bloc clip that simply drops out of the bottom of the rifle when the last round is loaded. With elevating rear ladder sights and an ingenious long range volley sight on the right middle barrel band, the Steyr is a comprehensively designed and formidable service rifle. It was designed to replace the ageing M1867 Wernl-Holub rifle (a similar enough action to the Snider Enfield) and was at its invention at the very forefront of small arms technology. continue in use with Austria-Hungary certainly until the First World War and was documented in use by regular forces in the Spanish Civil War, with irregular use probably beyond. Many of these later model Steyr straight pull rifles have turned up in recent conflicts, and it is a testament to the original design that descendants of this rifle are still fit for use a century and a half after it’s invention. It is interesting to note that whilst service rifles of other European armies, such as the British Lee Enfield system or the German Mauser went through further decades of alteration and refinement, the Steyr Mannlicher system remained largely unchanged. Approximately 90,000 of the straight pull Mannlicher rifles were made from 1887 to 1888 when it was replaced by the 8mm version. Most of the 11mm rifles were converted to 8mm leaving very few 11mm rifles in existing making it a rare rifle. This is a Mannlicher Model 1886 rifle with a 32 inch barrel and an overall length of 52 inches. The wood furniture of this weapon has the usual knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use, but all wood is original and intact with no cracks. The left hand side of the butt is stamped 1 over 1390J over JFN. The metal work is smooth with even aged patina and the breech is stamped with the combined 'OEWG' (Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft 'Austrian Arms-Manufacturing Company' Steyr monogram. The rifle carries the serial number 1390J stamped on the left and side of the barrel. The rifle is fitted with a bayonet bar, sling swivels, steel butt plate, block and blade fore sight and a ramp and ladder rear sight incorporating and long range sight on the middle right barrel band. The weapon’s straight pull bolt action, firing mechanism and bolt safety catch work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23192
£875.00

Tower, 1877 Dated, Native Sergeants Pattern 1858, 2 Band, Smoothbore .600” Percussion Musket. Sn - 23174:37
The Indian army prior to the Mutiny was army with the same 3 band Enfield rifle as the British troops. After the Mutiny of 1857, the Indian troops were armed only with smoothbore muskets with a simple V rear sight and a block foresight. This is an original Tower produced 2 band native sergeants smoothbore percussion musket in .600 inch calibre with the correct iron fittings. This is a Native Sergeants Pattern 1858, 2 Band, smoothbore .600” percussion musket was the equivalent of the Enfield pattern 1856 sergeants rifle, only smoothbore and could only accept a socket bayonet. The musket is fitted with 2 barrel bands, with a barrel length of 33 inches with an overall length of 49 inches. The 2 line lock plate is stamped with the Queens crown over V.R TOWER over 1877 (date) and 2 Tower inspection marks. The barrel is retained by 2 iron barrel bands and has Tower proof and inspection marks at the breech. The barrel is fitted with a simple U backsight and an inverted V fore sight. The musket has the correct iron fittings complete with the correct sergeants sling swivels, one at the top barrel band and the other behind the trigger guard. The musket has a smooth bore with a diameter of .600 inches and minor staining and residue due to age and service. The left hand side of the butt is stamped with a Tower roundel with an inspection mark. The cocking and firing action works crisply and retains the original iron ramrod.. The barrel has a smooth finish and the woodwork The wood furniture has the normal bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. See RB 45 on page 8, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading musket, no licence is required to own this in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23174:37
£595.00

Tower, 1873 Dated, .75” Bore, 1842 Pattern Musket by Issac Hollis & Sons, London. Sn - 23174:38
This is a Tower .75” bore Pattern 1842 musket with adjustable rear sight made by the famous contract maker Issac Hollis and Sons of London. The musket is in excellent condition and is fitted with a double lined tower lock plate and military hammer. the lock plate is stamped with the Queens crown over V R (Victoria Regina) TOWER 1873 (date) and a Tower inspection stamp. The stock is in excellent condition with military brass fittings and retains both sling swivels. The barrel has a nice smooth patina finish and is fitted with a V rear sight with two folding leaves and a post foresight. The barrel is stamped on the top with the makers name II HOLLIS & SONS LONDON together with London proof marks. The musket is fully stocked to the muzzle and retains its original iron ramrod. The wood furniture is in good condition and has minor bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use, the bore is smooth with staining and residue from service use. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading musket, no licence is required to own this in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23174:38
£795.00

1948-1950, British War Dept Factory Sectioned Cut-Away Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 .303 Calibre, SKN 778 Armourer’s Instructional Rifle Action, Shoulder Stock & Part Barrel. **2012 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**. - 23177
This is a now scarce Lee Enfield .303 No4 SKN Armourers Instructional Action. Approximately 2500 official SKN No4 actions were manufactured between 1948 & 1950 utilising components from out of service rifles. Quite a number of skeleton actions were assembled by the Gun trade and by REME workshops, but these lack the official SKN number on the left hand wall of the action body. The frame is stamped with ordnance acceptance mark and MK 1* designation. The contract was originally given to ROF Enfield, but following legal action involving the alleged un-licensed Government manufacture of the L2 Sterling SMG, manufacture was given instead to Sterling Engineering as part of the legal settlement. Sterling then sub-contracted the work to List Engineering of Dagenham, which completed SKN's returned to ROF Enfield for inspection and service acceptance. This example is stamped with the correct SKN designation (see page 230 of the Lee Enfield Story By Skennerton) SKN 778. The stock has a brass butt plate, component parts were carefully sectioned at the factory, with cutaway areas painted red. The piece measures 27 ¾” overall length. This SKN is in excellent overall condition. Although unnecessary within the UK this SKN comes with a UK 2012 specification deactivation certificate. The SKN cocks and dry fires and its magazine can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23177
£575.00

EARLY, 1904 Dated, SMLE No.1 ** .303 Calibre Rifle by BSA CO. ** UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn - 23174:39
The SMLE mark 1 was approved for service in 1903, replacing the Long Lee Enfield rifle then in service. This is an early production, 1904 dated Land Pattern, Short Magazine Lee Enfield SMLE No.1 ** .303 calibre rifle that was originally made as a mark 1. This early mark 1** SMLE rifle retains original features including its original magazine cut off, cocking piece, grooved trigger, safety catch and sling swivels complete with a webbing sling. The rifle has the 1906 modification of a charger clip loader attached to the breech and has the adjustable for windage rear sight,. The steel grip strap has crisp date and manufacturer's stamps, ER (Edward Rex) with’ King’s Crown ENFIELD 1904 (manufacture date) SHT LE I ** IP . The side of the breech is stamped with the serial number 39987 together with other numbers. The woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor knocks. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the bolt cycles correctly, the trigger moves, the magazine cut off moves and the magazine can be removed. See The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton. The price for this early SMLE mark I ** rifle includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23174:39
£695.00

DEACTIVATED INERT. Unfired 76mm Oto Melara (76x636R) Practice High Explosive Round. - O 2303
DEACTIVATED INERT. The 76mm Oto Melara (76x636R) gun was built and designed by the Italian defence company OTO Melara. for the Italian navy, entering service in 1964. The gun was further developed and in 1985 a super rapid version. This is an inert unfired 76mm Oto Melara (76x636R) practice high explosive round. The near mint projectile retains its original blue painted finish for practice and is stencilled in white round its circumference 76/62 TP MOD79 DUMMY FUZE LOT PAT 12M001-001. The boat tailed projectile is fitted with an unfired copper driving band which is stamped above it 76/62 IM258 TP (Target Practice) 4-PAT-12. Th e projectile is headstamped SME 1-92 DWC15085 76/62 and 02 in a circle. The base is also stencilled in black 76/62 LOT 2-BPD-92 CM7662. The price 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 2303
£375.00

British, Early 18th Century, George 1 (1714 to 1728), Sergeants Spontoon Engraved with Inniskillen Castle. Sn - 23174:40
The short pike, or spontoon was carried by a sergeant, a non commissioned officer in the British Army. The spontoon was a weapon of defence, discipline and authority. A long wooden shaft was topped with a steel spear point, just below which was a short metal cross bar. One intended use was to protect the regimental colours from being attacked and captured. The honour of guarding the colours was usually given to meritorious sergeants, one or more of whom would accompany a junior officer to form a colour party. This is a British spontoon measuring 90 ½ inches in length and consists of an octagonal wooden shaft with the iron head held on by 3 rivets through the langets. The 12 inch long iron head measures 2 1/8 inches at its widest point has a spear point is screwed onto the langet through the 5 ½ inch round iron ball ended cross guard. The total length of the head is 25 inches and the top of the shaft to the langet is 4 inches. One side of the head bears the royal crown over a G R monogram for George 1st who reigned from 1714 to 1728 and other side of the head has an engraved castle gatehouse over the engraved word INNISKILLIN. Both the GR and INSKILLIN retains some of its original gilt infill. Enniskillen Castle in Northern Ireland was built over 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires.to guard one of the few passes into Ulster and was strategically important throughout its history. In the 17th century the castle became an English garrison fort and later served as part of a military barracks. The metalwork and shaft which has no worm are original and in good condition with surface wear from use and age. Delivery is to the U.K. Mainland only and is by arrangement and at cost. Sn 23174:40
£1,275.00

British, WW1 Era, 1868 Pattern Army Cavalry Lance & Pendant. Sn - 23174:41
The British army used the lance on horseback from 1816 spurred on by the devastating effect that the Polish lancers of Soult’s army had on the British infantry at the battle of Albuera in 1811. This is a British WW1 era British Army Lance with a bamboo shaft and steel shoe. The lance head is 4 sided in shape measuring 9 inches long changing to a round section where it joins the shaft. The lance is 98 inches long and the other end of the shaft is attached to the steel stirrup shoe which is stamped under a line with the number 137. The lance is stamped BODRAI on the side and is fitted with a red and white pennon, just below the spearhead. The use of these pennons was originally intended to disconcert the horses of opposing cavalry in close combat, but they eventually became a decorative parade item, normally removed or wrapped in a canvas cover on active service. The lance is in good condition and delivery is to the U.K. Mainland only and is by arrangement and at cost. Sn 23174:41
£245.00

British, 18th Century Poleaxe Marked to the 45 the Regiment (Nottinghamshire, Sherwood Foresters). Sn - 23174:42
This is a rare, late 17th century British poleaxe marked to the 45th Regiment. The 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot was a British Army line infantry regiment, raised in 1741. The regiment saw action during Father Le Loutre's War, the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War as well as the Peninsular War, This is a British late 17th century made in the 1770s poleaxe marked to the 45th Regiment. The weapon has an ash shaft and measures 99 inches overall. The iron head has a total length of 26 ¼ inches including the langlets. The spear point is 9 inches long. The axe head measures 9 inches wide and from the tip to the top of the pole is 14 inches. One of the langlets is engraved 45th REGT which is the 45 Regiment (Nottinghamshire) and later the Sherwood Foresters. The poleaxe is in good condition and there is no worm in the shaft which has a pointed end. Delivery is to the U.K. Mainland only is by arrangement and at cost. Sn 23174:42
£1,200.00

BSA .577 Snider Carbine Model 1875 (Portuguese Contract), 5 Groove Barrel. Sn 23174:43 - 23174:43
The Snider Enfield carbine was supplied under contract to the Portuguese Government in 1875. This is one of the carbine was made by B.S.A.& M.Co, and approval was given by the British government of the day as Portugal was considered an ally to Great Britain. These were purpose built Mark III weapons, not conversions and were fitted with the more accurate, desirable 5 groove and the mark 3 breach. The carbine has a 19 inch barrel with an overall length of 37 inches. The carbine is fitted with a plane lock plate which is stamped B S A & M. Co (Birmingham Small Arms & Metals Company) 1875 (date) together with the Royal Crown of Portugal over G.P (Government of Portugal). The carbine is fitted with the locking mark III breech block which is stamped with the Snider patent monogram and BSA Co. the breech block carries the serial number 513. The rear sights consist of a simple ramp graduate 100 to 300 yards and the ladder is marked 400 to 600 yards. The stock carries two screws below the rear sight which would have originally secured a leather sight cover. The barrel carries Birmingham and Portuguese proof marks for 25 bore (.577”). The barrel has mint well defined 5 groove rifling and has a smooth finish. the carbine is fitted with brass furniture and the rear of the trigger guard is extended and retains a round saddle ring. The top of the butt plate is engraved R3 over C 5. The right hand side of the barrel has the Portuguese serial number C720. The wood furniture is in good condition and has minor bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The weapons action and firing mechanism work crisply. The rifle is complete with an inert .577 Snider Round. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23174:43
£1,200.00
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