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SOLD SOLD (03/03) **ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT**ANZAC**WW1 1916 British BSA Co Short Magazine No.1 MK III SMLE .303 Calibre Rifle With Australian WD Marks & Sling**EARLY UK 1991 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23265:5 - 23265:5 This is an excellent WW1 1916 dated SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has all original woodwork throughout and is stamped King’s Crown, BSA Co 1916, SHT L.E III. It is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. It also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. The breech, front barrel block, underside of rear sight and bolt have matching numbers A46285. The metal also has Australian WD ‘D Broad Arrow D’ mark (illustrated) indicating ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) service. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1991 the rifle cocks & dry fires and the magazine can be removed. The price for this early UK deactivated WW1 SMLE includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23265:5 £0.00 |
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WW2, 1942 Dated, British No.4 MK 1 .303 Calibre Rifle. **UK 1994 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**. Sn - 23265:4 This is an excellent and original WW2, British, 1942 dated, .303 calibre No.4 MK I. The rifle retains all of original undamaged woodwork and metalwork which is in excellent condition. The metalwork retains much of its original undamaged blued finish. The rifle has a winged fore sight, 800 yard mark 2 flip up adjustable rear sight, brass butt plate with trap and sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling. The left hand side of the breech is stamped No 4 MK 1 1942 (date). The grip strap is marked on the left hand side with serial number Z16218. The deactivated rifle cocks and dry fires & the magazine can be removed. The rifle is fitted with a number 4 mark 2 bayonet and scabbaare. The scabbard throat has cast into it S286 (Pearson Page & Jewsbury) V and W in a circle and a crowfoot. thebayonet is lightly stamped No 4 MkII H85 and a crowfoot. The price includes U.K delivery and is complete with its UK 1994 deactivation certificate. Sn 23265:4 £795.00 |
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**RARE**MATCING NUMBERS**WW2 1941 Russian Army Tula Arsenal 7.62 Calibre Sveta SVT-40 Semi Automatic Service Rifle**UK 2009 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23231:9 - 23231:9 Fedor Tokarev created the basic design for the SVT rifle in the early 1930s. The SVT-40 (Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva, Obrazets 1940 goda, "Tokarev self-loading rifle, model of 1940", often nicknamed "Sveta") is a Soviet semi-automatic rifle. The SVT-40 saw widespread service during and after World War II. This is a rare to find, original WW2 dated example. It has excellent metal work and wood furniture throughout. It has a shrouded blade foresight, adjustable rear sight, sling swivel, sling bar, steel butt plate & cleaning rod. The frame is dated 1941 has Russian Tula Arsenal & inspection marks. The metal and wood have matching numbers ‘2672’. Deactivated to UK specification in 2009 the weapon's trigger moves, the slide cover moves manually under spring tension and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23231:9 £925.00 |
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**RARE**ANCIENT PRE 1600 BLADE**WW2 JAPANESE UCHI GATANA (Single Handed) SWORD** Surrendered 1945 To Major J.C Rumboll Punjab Regiment, Scabbard, Provenance, WD Retention Certificate & Expert Assessment. Sn 23263 - 23263 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 “Genuine war souvenir, sold by family with original retention certificate a veteran bring back. An uchi-gatana with ancient pre 1600 blade. A single hand sword. The tang shape & blade shape are bizen work as is the midareba hamon edged with nioi. This looks to date to late muromachi period 1400 to 1590’s. It is unsigned in bright condition but needing a polish to bring out forging details. Saya possible reworked shira saya wood covered with field service leather good condition with original safety strap. Tsuba is cast iron 19th century work oval shape wakizashi size, depicting under cut waves like omori teru hide school signed ‘mitso mune ?’ bit worn. civilian tsuka with military brown tape. Very good pair of tiger menuki in soft metal. Pair soft metal fuchi kashira with Gold inlay flowers (worn) condition. Original envelope from family with hand written note of sword history mentioning British Officer’s name & where surrendered to 2nd Punjabis on 10th November 1945. It is rare eighty years after war to buy swords straight from a veterans family with original paperwork still with it”. In his illustrations he describes the cutting edge length as 54 cms and the overall length as 67.5 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. Also accompanying the sword is hand written provenance direct from the veterans daughter which reads “Japanese sword handed to my father Major John Carnegie Rumboll M.C. (Indian Army 2nd Punjabs) on the surrender on the beach 10.11.1945” & the original WD Retention certificate which reads: “C a p t u r e d M a t e r i a l, Authority For Possession No. E.C. 10454 rank :Major name: J.C. Rumboll unit :3rd battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment, is authorized possession of one Jap. Sword". The certificate has original red ink WD stamp and date 10.11.45 together with illegible signature of Commader 9th Infantry Brigade”. The price for this rare piece with expert assessment & provenance includes UK delivery. Sn 23263 £1,750.00 |
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**RARE**SURRENDER PRESENTATION**WW2 1942 Dated Japanese Officer’s Seki Arsenal Type 98 Sword Smith Signed ‘Noshu Seki Ju Kiyo Nobu Saku’ With Presentation Plaque To Captain D.S. Young By HQBMA Malaya 1945, Japanese Officer’s Name Tag & Assessment. - 23228 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 surrendered army officer’s type 98 shin gunto with wood scabbard & leather active service cover, with a surrender presentation plaque fixed to it from British military administration headquarters Malaya 1945. In good condition & rare to find. Tsuba is good quality casting gunto pattern in brass no gilding left. Tsuka hilt is gunto pattern in used but clean condition some finish left on mounts, complete with knot loop possible re-bind ? Blade has seki arsenal inspectors stamp, so is a showa to oil tempered arsenal product. It is signed with makers name ‘Noshu (province), Seki (city), Ju (living in), Kiyo Nobu (art name), Saku (made this)’. He made showa to blades medium to high grade & gendaito medium grade. Blade is in dirty condition with old black staining and light rust needs re-polishing / restoration to see work. A genuine trophy of the second war hard to find today. His family name was ‘naga mura’. See john slough book on swordsmiths page 85 for oshigata & see fuller & gregory books of oshigata on swordsmiths pages 188/192/255”. In his illustrations he describes the cutting edge length as 64.5 cms and the overall length as 86.5 cms. He also translates the date markings on the blade (1942), Smith signature & describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. Also accompanying the sword is the original leather tab label with ink kanji attached to the scabbard which Bill describes as a hard to translate Japanese Officer’s name (illustrated) and another typed descriptive label found on the sword which can be read in the images". The price for this rare piece with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 23228 £1,975.00 |
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**RARE**QUALITY SWORDSMITH**SPECIAL ORDER BLADE**WW2 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Sword Smith Signed ‘Motte Yasugi Asano Kane Zane Saku Kore’ With Smith’s Hot Stamp Seal, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23264 - 23264 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 “officers sword shin gunto type 98 with special order blade made using yasugi sand iron with personal seal (kokuin) of kane zane who made medium to high grade showa to (this sword). He also made gendatto to medium grade. With the showa inspection stamp — this is a showa to not gendatto. A very busy smith had his own workshop employed other smiths and hammer men. Have seen lots of blades made by him or by smiths from his workshop forge. In bright old amatuer polish showing irregular (bumpy) hamon nioi based. Motte yasugi asano kane zane saku kore won 2nd seat in 1941 exhibition where he was listed quasi national sword smith still working 1960’s see john slough’s book on war time smiths pages 76 to 79 for oshigata & information. Saya honoki wood with slip on ashi ring & good condition leather cover showing signs of use. Brass hand guard with showa blossonm flowers, no gilt left. Tsuka (handle) mid war quality fuchi & kabuto gane top mount. Bound with military brown ito wrap some wear & fraying, no lock catches ever fitted to this sword. Has remains of leather strap on seppa which passes through the ana in tsuba & fastened to leather saya cover (damaged). Avery nice special order type 98 gunto with good maker in good but used condition”. In his illustrations he describes the cutting edge length as 66 cms and the overall length as 88 cms. He also translates the Smith signature, identifies arsenal & special order hot stamp & describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. The price for this rare piece by a quality Smith with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 23264 £1,795.00 |
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**1854 CRIMEA WAR**MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**British Colt London Navy Model 1851 .36 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion 6 Shot Revolver. Sn 23269 - 23269 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 (1853-1856) due to their innovative design and ease of loading. During the Crimea War, The British Government ordered 9,000 Colt revolvers. During that war, the British War Department faced a sudden, desperate need for modern repeating handguns. To meet demand, the British government many Navy revolvers & parts for assembly were sent to Colt’s London directly from Colt’s Hartford, Connecticut factory in the United States. Because these were government-purchased military arms intended for immediate field use, some were issued without being sent to the London or Birmingham proof houses & instead of the standard Crown over "V" or "GP" London proof marks, these military-issue pistols are often identified by a "Broad Arrow" and "WD" (War Department) marks. This Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver is one of those sent to Colt’s London factory direct from the Colt USA or assembled at their London factory from parts sent direct from Colt USA. It is in good original condition with even service wear. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore has staining consistent with age and service use & well defined rifling. The weapon has a 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 are absent any Victorian English proof marks and is marked ‘Colt’s Patent’. One side of the frame has an indistinct mark most likely a faint WD broad arrow impression (illustrated). The pistol has all matching serial numbers '19041' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to Colt’s London Factory production / assembly in 1854 during the Crimea war. There is no visible cylinder scene (British WD Crimea war London Colt Navy revolvers were usually made without scenes on their cylinders). It has undamaged American Walnut grips which have impressed British WD marks and the pistol's single action cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this historic British WD London Crimea war Colt 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 23269 £1,975.00 |
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**MATCHING NUMBERS**Victorian C1850's George Higham Warrington (Cheshire) Robert Adams, London Patent, 54 Bore Five Shot Double Action Percussion Revolver. Sn 23270 - 23270 Robert Adams (1809–1880) was a 19th-century British gunsmith who patented the first successful double-action revolver in 1851. His revolvers were used during the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the U.S. Civil War, and the Anglo-Zulu War. Adams produced Tranter Patent revolvers. George Higham (established 1795) was an English gunmaker recorded at Bridge Street, Warrington, 1807–28, Wilderspool Road 1828, 21 Horse Market 1833–69, 19 & 21 Horse Market Street c.1870, G. Higham & son circa 1874–c.78, Stanley Higham circa 1883–c.86 later Edward & George Higham (see Vol 2 page 246 of Brown’s Book British Gunmakers). This is an excellent, original, Adams Patent 5 shot percussion revolver by George Higham Warrington. The weapon's double action firing mechanism works as it should in both single and double action. It has a 5 ¾” octagonal barrel (12” overall). The bore is clean with well defined rifling. The barrel has a blade fore sight & notched frame rear sight. The frame is crisply marked 'Adams Patent 30474’ & number ‘30474’ is repeated on the cylinder. The top of the cylinder frame is signed by the gunmaker ‘Geo’e (George) Higham Warrington’. The barrel and cylinder have Victorian black powder proofs. It’s finely chequered walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. The pistol's metal work is undamaged with original blue finish which has light surface wear to be expected with age and use. Its captive loading lever works as it should. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23270 £1,975.00 |
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Early WW1 1914 Dated, British WD Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, & WW1 1918 Dated WD Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23174:49 - 23174:49 This is an excellent early WW1 1914 dated SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has excellent condition all original woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The steel wrist starap is stamped ‘GR (King George Rex) with King’s Crown Enfield 1914 SHT L.E III’. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off, long range volley sights, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the rifle’s trigger & bolt move and the magazine can be removed. The rifle is serial number K4233 which is stamped on the breech, fore end block and rear sight. The bolt and wood have un-matching numbers. The rifle comes with an original British WW1 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the manufacturer 'Wilkinson' and King’s Crown GR together 1907 (pattern) and 8 18 (August 1918 date). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The blade is clean and its slab wood secured by correct screw bolts are undamaged. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. The leather has impressed maker mark ‘W’ (Wilkinson). All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23174:49 £975.00 |
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WW1 1914 & WW2 Era 1938 British WD BSA Co SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling & 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard**UK 2012 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23265:6 - 23265:6 This is an excellent SMLE No.1 Mk III .303 calibre rifle that has seen service in both world wars. The rifle has all original woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The steel wrist strap is stamped ‘GR (King George Rex) with King’s Crown BSA Co 1938 SHT L.E III’. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, magazine cut off, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. The stock has a London impressed roundel only partially visible and brass stock disc stamped ‘9.14 (September 1914 date) ‘9 DAC’ (most likely unit or regiment, further research required) & 97 (weapon number). Deactivated to UK specification in 2012 the rifle cocks & dry fires, the magazine can be removed and the magazine cut off moves. The rifle is serial number 35505 and has other unmatching numbers. The rifle comes with an original British Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with scabbard. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped 1907 (pattern), has WD inspection marks and no readable maker or date marks. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and its slab wood secured by correct screw bolts are undamaged. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23265:6 £975.00 |
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**MINT**RARE**1990’s Cased Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes 1st Pattern, FS Commando Dagger With Etched W.E. Fairbairn Signature & FS Panel Blade. Sn 23278 - 23278 The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife is a double-edged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a brass or wooden foil grip. It was developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes in Shanghai based on ideas that the two men had while serving on the Shanghai Municipal Police in China before World War II. The F-S fighting knife was made famous during World War II when issued to British Commandos, the Airborne Forces, the Special Air Service (SAS) and many other units, especially for the Normandy landings in June 1944. The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This commemorative 1st pattern FS Commando dagger was most likely produced in the 1990’s to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the FS Fighting Knife. The knife is in superb near mint condition. The ricasso is etched on one side with panel ‘The FS Fighting Knife’. The reverse has the etched signature of ‘W.E. Fairbairn’. The 1st Pattern nickel plated handle and cross guard (numbered 179) retain their original plated finish. The full size dagger, 12” overall length, is contained in its quality black wood case with hinged lid and clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in felt. The felt is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The price for this near mint commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23278 £675.00 |
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**UNAVAILABLE**RARE**DESIRABLE**Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Parachutist’s (PPCLI) 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With Original Un-Issued Condition M45 Arm-Leg Leather Scabbard Rig. Sn 23276 - 23276 An original 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife or dagger. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced during WW2 in 1942 and continued to used by British commandos post war ( see page 61 & 62 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives By Flook). The hilt of this example has the correct flattened section stamped ‘PPCLI’ to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Parachutist’s. In Flook’s book ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives page 12, the author describes the existence of these knives becoming known when 2 were sold in auction during the 1980’s, one with a green painted hilt the same as ours. He also describes these knives and scabbards as being desirable by collectors. The dagger has 3rd pattern ribbed alloy handle with original green paint and undamaged blackened blade with medial ridge (blade 172mm length). It is complete with original M45 PPCLI pattern leather Arm-Leg Scabbard which allowed the scabbard to be worn on the calf or fore arm. The un-issued condition scabbard has a green painted external chape, leather retaining strap with press stud fastener, calf/ fore arm leather straps with buckles. This pattern of scabbard is illustrated & described on pages 13 & 15 of Flook’s book ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23276 £0.00 |
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