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SOLD SOLD (13/09) **RARE**ONE Of ONLY 1200**Westley Richards & Co Ltd 2nd Variant Large Frame ‘Highest Possible’ .177 Calibre Air Pistol. Sn 22847 - 22847
This is an excellent rare to find Westley Richards & Co Ltd ‘Highest Possible’ .177 Calibre Air pistol. It is the 2nd variant (1st variants had smooth horn grips and a void heart shaped section in the grip frame, see pages 245-246 0f Air Pistols by Dennis Hiller). Manufactured by Westley Richards of London, Patented in 1907 and manufactured between 1909 to late 1914, the design was patented by E. Anson, a relative of W. Anson of the well-known partnership Anson & Deeley. Westley Richards is one of the oldest surviving traditional handmade gun and rifle makers in England. Founded over 200 years ago in 1812, in Britain’s historic gun-making capital of Birmingham, this air pistol is “the key contributor of the British air pistol revolution during the early 20th century”. The quality of the pistol was such that air pistols could no longer be considered children’s toys. Prior to this, the air pistol market was dominated by importers such as Germany and the USA. This pistol is one only approximately 1200 manufactured making this a scarce collectable air pistol. This pistol’s blue finish is all original. The pistol is crisply stamped ‘WESTLEY RICHARDS “HIGHEST POSSIBLE” AIR PISTOL and faint ‘WESTLEY RICHARDS & COY LONDON W’ together with crisp ‘PATENT 24837 1907’ on the frame. The inside of the trigger guard frame has faint partial serial number ‘35’, there are no other external numbers visible. The pistol has brown chequered panel polished horn grips which are undamaged. It has a 9 ¾ “rifled barrel and is 12 ¼” overall length. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation only and its fore sight is a blade on the fore end barrel block. The pistol’s barrel and cylinder section are released for concentric action cocking by operation of a steel sprung lever on the rear grip frame of the pistol and cocking is assisted by a small folding lever on the back of the grip frame which when folded out assists leverage during the cocking action. The pistol cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The price for this very rare sought after collectors piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22847
£0.00

**RARE**1923 - 1925 British Frank Clarke Birmingham Patent 110999/17 Titan MK 7 Captive Push Rod / Plunger Cocking , Rotating Block, .177 Calibre Air Pistol. AI 912 - AI 912
The inventor and Gun maker Frank Clarke was based at 6 Whittall Street in the gun making district of Birmingham. He was responsible for several gun making designs in the 1900’s including the Titan air pistol series. The 1st variant Titan was issued in 1917 and into the 1920’s seven different versions all with slightly different shapes and loading mechanisms were created. Our Titan is the Mark 7 variant. On our example the hinged steel cocking rod / plunger seated in the grip of the pistol is pushed into the air cylinder until the pistol is cocked (to prevent damage caution should be taken not to insert the rod at an angle). The rear block the rotates to reveal the breech end of the barrel for loading. The block is the rotated back into place and the rod re-seated in the grip recess ready for firing. The pistol is undamaged with all original blue finish and is fully functioning. The front and rear sights are integral to the frame (not seated on the barrel as with other variants). The rotating block is numbered ‘27’. The frame has Titan Air Pistol model and patent detail (illustrated). The smoothbore barrel is 7” length and it measures 8 ½” overall. The undamaged vulcanite chequered scales have the correct monogram roundels. The price for this rare air pistol in excellent condition includes UK delivery. AI 912
£795.00

WW1 Era King’s Crown Hiatt & Co Birmingham, Hand Painted ‘KCC’ Kent County Constabulary Special Constables Lignum Vitae Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 70**FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22812 - 22812
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. Prior to 1857, policing in communities across Kent had been the responsibility of smaller, local police forces based in individual towns and villages, but it was in this year that John Henry Hay Ruxton, the first chief constable of Kent, was given the job of organising and leading the newly-formed Kent County Constabulary. Ruxton was by all accounts a formidable character. A fearsome former King's Regiment captain, he had previously been in charge of prison ships taking convicts to Australia. There he was responsible for setting up a penal colony, ensuring there was sufficient accommodation for officers, civilians and finally prison barracks. This undoubtedly tough experience meant he was thought the ideal man to set up the Kent County Constabulary, and the new force was given its first headquarters at Wrens Cross in Stone Street, Maidstone. Policing in Kent was difficult during WW1, it was as a centre for munitions factories; as the location for one of the principal airfields in the defence of London (Joyce Green Aerodrome), and as the venue for important military hospitals (Orchard Hospital and the Dartford War Hospital) used to treat injured Australians, Germans (prisoners-of-war), and Americans. This is an original WW1 Era lignum vitae tropical hardwood Kent County Special Constabulary Police Truncheon. It is 15 ¼” length. The wood is undamaged and features colourful hand painted decoration, the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher GR (George Rex) together with Kent County Constabulary badge. The staff also has period hand carved initials ‘R.L.M’ (most likely the initials of the Special Constable who carried this truncheon). The truncheon has a deep grooved grip with rounded end and space for wrist strap. The butt of the truncheon is impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt & Co Birmingham’, famous for supplying British and American Police with equipment from the Victorian through to the modern era. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘70’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22812 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£395.00

Victorian Era Scottish Aberdeen City Police Constabulary Queen’s Crown Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood Police Truncheon With Collection Number Brass Tag 120 **FROM THE GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS** Sn 22811 - 22811
When bank manager Ralph Leyland was named as an executor of the will of one of his customers, little did he expect to be bequeathed an old police truncheon when it came time for him to fulfil his duties. The gift was the spark that ignited a passion. For the next 10 years Mr Leyland and his wife Irene scoured antiques fairs in the South of England acquiring a fascinating collection of 126 rare antique decorated tipstaffs and truncheons that charts the history of the essential police weapon. Mr Leyland died in 1998. The Aberdeen City Police Constabulary was formed in 1818 by the Aberdeen Police Act and abolished in 1975. It was succeeded by the regional Grampian Police force. Prior to the formation of the force in 1818 day time law enforcement had been provided by the Burgh's Town Sergeants, who answered to the burgh's magistrates and Town Council. The Aberdeen Constabulary’s headquarters were located at: 9 Huxter Row, 1820 - 1867; the Old Record Office, Castle Street, 1867 - 1870; Concert Court, 1870 - 1895; Lodge Walk, 1895 - 1972; Queen Street, 1972 – 1975. This is an attractive, original, Victorian era Aberdeen City Police Constabulary Police truncheon from the GEORGE RALPH LEYLAND COLLECTION OF TRUNCHEONS & TIPSTAFFS. The ebonised wood truncheon measures 17 ½” length and has a turned bulbous ribbed grip section with recess for wrist strap. It has painted decoration featuring a Queen’s Crown, ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and shield heraldic arms of Aberdeen with motto ‘Bon Accord’ (good agreement). All of the staff’s Gold, Green, Red & White decoration is vivid. Attached to the grip by a loop of copper wire is a brass disc collection tag number punched ‘120’. The price for this truncheon from an impressive collection includes UK delivery. Sn 22811 (in Leyland Collection box storeroom under ordnance shelves). **NB OTHER POLICE TRUNCHEONS FROM THE SAME COLLECTION ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON THIS WEBSITE**
£275.00

SOLD SOLD (12/09) **QUALITY**C1800 English Form 20 Bore Naval Officer’s Private Purchase Brass Barrelled Flintlock Pistol with silver wire inlaid stock & Brass Fittings Including Grotesque Face Gudgel Butt. Sn 22817 - 22817
This is a nice English form Naval Officer’s flintlock pistol most likely a private purchase piece. It is 13 ½” overall length with an unsighted 7 ¾” smooth bore brass barrel which is 20 bore. The barrel is crisply stamped with English proof / inspection marks. The smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. There are no visible maker or date marks. The iron lock plate has engraved scrollwork decoration. The cock is fitted with flint and the cocking and firing actions work crisply. The all original full wood stock is excellent and has brass furniture including Grotesque Face cudgel butt and inlaid brass shield device. The top of the stock has attractive inlaid silver wire decoration. The pistol has wood ram rod with brass end cap. The price for this attractive, quality made piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. Sn 22817
£0.00

1834-1853 English Perrins (Worcester Or Berkshire) 15 Bore Percussion Overcoat / Traveling Pistol With Octagonal Damascus Steel Barrel & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 22818 - 22818
This is an English Percussion Overcoat / Traveling Pistol. The pistol measures 11 ½” overall and has a 6” octagonal Damascus steel barrel. The barrel’s smoothbore is clean. The barrel has a brass bead fore sight and ‘v’ notch rear sight. The underside of the barrel under the wood has English black powder proofs (illustrated). The top barrel flat has very faint indistinct letters (to faint to photograph). The barrel at the breech has an inlaid platinum line. It has a steel trigger guard with extended tang and finial & steel ramrod flutes. The action has foliate engraved decoration and has the makers name ‘Perrins’ (most likely either John working in Worcester 1834-1853 or Thomas working in Windsor Berkshire 1843-1851, see page 101 of English Gunmakers by Baily & Nie). It has its original undamaged walnut stock with chequered grip panels and inlaid German silver escutcheon. The pistol has its original captive steel ram rod. It’s cocking and firing action work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22818
£675.00

**VERY RARE**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA**British Webb 57 Piccadilly London 1803 Pattern Light Infantry Flank Officer’s Sword With Blued & Etched Warranted Sabre Blade, Remnant Of Original Officer’s Cord & Scabbard. Sn 22823 - 22823
The development of the Pattern 1803 Flank Officer's sword goes back to the late 18th century, when light infantry units were formed in the British Army. The Grenadiers and light companies of a battalion were considered the elite of these infantry regiments, and could be detached and deployed separately as skirmishers. Grenadiers were the senior company of any infantry battalion and would typically lead an assault. When the battalion was deployed in line, the grenadier and light companies were deployed on the right and left flanks respectively, and both companies could be could be called upon to operate in looser formations and semi-independently. The added element of risk associated with detached skirmishing in looser formations meant that officers of light infantry needed a more robust fighting sword. By 1799, sufficient numbers of officers of these regiments and companies were using sabres rather than the Pattern 1796 Infantry Officer’s sword, enough for them to be given official leave to wear sabres instead. In addition to being a more practical weapon, these sabres could be more easily hitched up, as they were suspended on slings rather than the shoulder belt and frog of the Pattern 1796 Infantry Officer's sword. This ensured that the weapon did not inhibit movement when skirmishing over broken ground. This need for a more robust weapon was formally acknowledged by the King in 1803, when he approved 'a Pattern Sword for the Officers of Grenadiers and Light Infantry'. Despite this regulation there exists a great deal of variety in 1803 Pattern swords. most have a slotted hilt with the royal cypher (GR) on the knuckle-guard, which joins the head of the back piece at a Lion's head pommel. It is rare to find these swords with Light Infantry 'slung bugle' or Grenadier 'ignited grenade' devices. The blade is commonly quite broad for an infantry sword, with a single fuller. In terms of general form, the sword is similar to the curved sabres of the light cavalry, and the blade is comparable to a slighter version of the 1796 Light Cavalry sword. This similarity was perhaps deliberate, as at this time light infantry across Europe were increasingly taking their military stylings from their light cavalry counterparts. Both light infantry and cavalry considered themselves an elite, and were keen to distinguish themselves from their comrades in the line through different uniform and equipment. The sword was approved for both flank officers of line infantry regiments as well as those few regiments in the British Army designated as light infantry. In addition to this, Regimental officers (Majors, Lieutenant-Colonels and Colonels) were permitted to carry the sword. This is an original very rare to find example of a British 1803 Pattern Light Infantry Flank Officer's sword (see page 168 of World Swords by Withers & page 151 of Swords Of The British Army by Robson). Our excellent example has the correct pierced brass guard with King’s Crown GR (George Rex) cypher, rare to find Light Infantry ‘slung bugle’ device and Lion’s head pommel. The wire bound leather covered grip is excellent. All wire is tight and intact. The hilt is mounted with remnants of an original Officer’s cord. The sword has a 27 ¾” long fullered, single edged sabre blade with pronounced curve & leather hilt washer (32 ½” overall). The blade is correctly gold etched on both sides for approx. one third of its length. The etchings are foliate design, ‘warranted’ banner and panel signed by the maker ‘Webb Manufacturer 57 Piccadilly London’. The sword comes with its steel scabbard which has 2 steel hanging rings and shoe. The scabbard has just a few light dents only visible on close inspection which is consistent with service use. The price for this quality sword worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. Sn 22823
£2,250.00

**QUALITY**ELEGANT**C1850 Victorian English George Woodhead Sheffield Spear Point Bowie Knife With Graduating Blued Circles Design Blade, Polished Bone Hilt With German Silver Mounts & Original Leather Scabbard With German Silver Mounts. Sn 22315 - 22315
The English cutler George Woodhead is recorded at 7 Lambert Street, Sheffield in 1841 and 36 Howard Street, Sheffield in 1849 (see page 682 of Tweedale’s Directory Of Sheffield Manufacturers 1740-2013 Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition). This is a Victorian Bowie knife made by Woodhead at his Howard Street address. It has a clean 6” long, slim ( ¾” wide at its broadest) spear point blade (11” overall length). The square shank of the blade is signed by the maker ‘Woodhead Howard St Sheffield’ and has original leather hilt washer. Both sides of the blade have original elegant blued decoration in the form of graduating blued Circles. The blue circles have some light scabbard rubbing. The Bowie has a ribbed German silver ferrule and oval cross guard with ball finials & Crown form pommel cap. The slim polished bone hilt is clean and undamaged. It is complete with its excellent original open top brown leather scabbard with German silver mounts. The long chape has a ball finial and the throat mount has a frog stud. One side of the scabbard has tooled decoration. All leather & stitching are clean and intact. The price for this quality Victorian piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22315 (in Bowies box storeroom)
£495.00

WW1 Era Imperial German Mounted Field Artillery Officer’s Quality Etched & Blued Panels Blade Dress Sword To ‘3 Lothr Feldartill. Reg. Nr 69’ (3rd Battery Field Artillery 69th Regiment) With Bullion Stitched Cord, Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 22871 - 22871
This is an excellent, original Imperial German Mounted Field Artillery Officer's dress sword. The sword has nickel plated hilt with langets and knuckle bow. There are some areas of wear to the nickel finish consistent with age and service carry. It has its original wire bound fish skin covered grip in good order. The guard is fitted with original Officers bullion stitched cord and portepee. The sword measures 36” overall and it has a 30 ¾” single edged, curved blade with fullers (we cannot see any maker mark under the langets). The spine of the blade near to the hilt has a faint Imperial German inspection mark. The polished blade has its original leather hilt washer & has deeply tooled panels on both sides and the spine featuring Martial banners and arms & foliate decoration. One blued panel features a horse drawn artillery train with mounted gunnery troops, another blued panel is marked to ‘3 Lothr Feldartill. Reg. Nr 69’ (3rd Battery Field Artillery 69th Regiment) alongside a blued panel with ‘Horse’s Head’. The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with hanging ring & shoe. The scabbard has a few dents consistent with service carry. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22871
£795.00

WW1 French Service de Santé des Armées (SSA) Army Medial Corps Surgeon Officer’s Veteran’s M15 Adrian Combat Helmet With 'RF' (République Française) SSA Helmet Badge, Liner & Chin Strap Presented To A Veteran Of The Great War. Sn 22869 - 22869
The M15 Adrian helmet (French: Casque Adrian) was a combat helmet issued to the French Army during World War 1. It was the first standard helmet of the French Army and was designed when millions of French troops were engaged in trench warfare The later M 1926 helmet was made of a single piece of pressed steel without joining rim and top combe. The Service de Santé des Armées (SSA) was the French medical corps during World War I, responsible for providing medical care for soldiers, including selection, health assessments, and care during operations and recovery. It operated through various levels of care, from the immediate medical posts in combat units to surgical treatment in field hospitals and further treatment in army teaching hospitals. The SSA’s mission was supported by various personnel, including physicians and surgeons, and it contributed to the national public health system even after military service. This is an original WW1 M15 French Adrian Combat Helmet complete with sweatband liner and chinstrap with buckle most likely presented to a WW1 French Army Surgeon Officer Veteran in memory of the Great War. The helmet is fitted with an original Infantry RF SSA helmet plate featuring the Rod of Asclepius, with a single snake on a staff representing medicine and healing & has an ornate brass plate riveted to the brim engraved ‘Soldat De La Grande Guerre (Soldier Of The Great War) 1914-1918’. The helmet has scuffs, a few small dents and patina consistent with age and retains its original field grey paint finish. It is approx UK size 7. The price for this presentation WW1 Adrian includes UK delivery. Sn 22869
£495.00

WW2 British ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Bomb Warden’s Tommy Combat Helmet Stencilled Paint ‘7 BW’ Designation Marked With Liner & Chin Strap. HE 857 - HE 857
This is an excellent, original, WW2, steel 'Tommy' Combat helmet. This helmet has its original black paint finish with ARP Bomb Warden’s large white paint stencilled ‘7 BW’ designation to the front (most likely Bomb Warden Number 7). The paint has areas of wear to be expected and has no dents. The inner rim of the helmet is stamped ‘E-16’ possibly a batch number. There are no visible date or maker marks but they may be present under the paint. It has its original undamaged oil cloth sweat band liner & elasticate webbing chinstrap with buckle all of which are clean and intact. The helmet is approx. UK size 6. The price includes UK delivery. HE 857
£295.00

**VERY RARE**ONE OF ONLY 14,500** 1st Series, 1st Type, 1950-1954 B.S.A. Club Airsporter .177 Calibre, Under Lever, 'EA' Prefix Serial Number Air Rifle With 1946 Patent Number 607.045 For Piston Head Improvement. Sn 22856 - 22856
An excellent condition 1st Series, 1st Type, B.S.A, Club Airsporter .177 Calibre Air Rifle, the fore runner of the BSA Airsporter MK1 Air Rifle. It is serial number EA 17849 which dates it to between 1950-1954. Only 14,500 Club Airsporters were manufactured (see Page 47 of Hillers Book 'A Collectors Guide to Air Rifles'). The trigger block is stamped 'Patent Nos 607.045' (this patent for the cone shaped piston head and head chamber was applied for in 1946 and granted in 1947). The woodwork and metal work are all original & in excellent undamaged condition. The metal retains its original blue finish. The rifle has a 19” barrel and measures 44” overall. The cylinder has original crisp BSA model and calibre detail (illustrated). The left side of the stock is nicely impressed with the winged BSA legend. It is under lever cocking and has a ramp blade foresight & adjustable dial rear sight. Its loading and firing actions work as they should with a strong spring action. The price for this very rare BSA Club Airsporter in excellent condition 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. Sn 22856
£675.00
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