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*Excellent/Late 1930-1935 BSA Standard 4th Series .177 Air Rifle (L Prefix). 21842. - 21842
The fourth series was the final series to contain ‘L’ and ‘S’ prefixed rifles. Once more, the primary visual difference was in the stock, as BSA introduced a revised angular pattern with a much more pronounced pistol grip. Some late 4th series rifles falling into the L38000 to L40000 serial number range and dating from 1935 had features like the earliest A series, such as one hole trigger blocks. This example has its serial number ‘L38742’ has its serial number stamped lower on the trigger block, nearer to the trigger on the left-hand side of the block. Other late 4th series features are flat rather than rounded tops to the breech blocks, around the loading hole and the presence of an underlever axis pin rather than the screw that was fitted to earlier rifles (see page 120 of The Book of the BSA Air Rifle 1905 to 1939 by John Milewski – also available on our site). The metalwork retains much of its blueing with only very minor signs of age-related wear. The woodwork is excellent with a few marks which is to be expected. The walnut is in good condition and has the BSA letters carved in relief amongst the chequering on both sides *mark to right hand side*. The rifle has been chrono-graphed and cocks, loads and fires as it should. The price for this scarce rifle includes UK delivery. 21842.
£475.00

Post ‘1901’ Kings Crown Officers Silver Gilt Bedfordshire Regiment Helmet Plate. 19289:4. - 19289:4
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment was the final title of a line infantry regiment of the British Army that was originally formed in 1688. After centuries of service in many conflicts and wars, including both the First and Second World Wars, the regiment was amalgamated with the Essex Regiment in 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). However, this was short-lived and again was amalgamated, in 1964, with the 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk) and 2nd East Anglian Regiment (Duchess of Gloucester's Own Royal Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire), and the Royal Leicestershire Regiment to form the present Royal Anglian Regiment. This example is in fine condition with all 3 lugs intact. 12 ½ cm long and 10 ¼ cm wide. The price includes UK postage. 19289:4. (Drawers)
£375.00

C1803-1812 British General Service Stove Pipe/Shako Plate. BA 385. - BA 385
A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. The British pattern "stovepipe" shako is a tall, cylindrical type of headwear. The stovepipe was used by the infantry of the British Army from around 1799. From 1800 on, the shako became a common military headdress worn by the majority of regiments in the armies of Europe and the Americas. Replacing in most instances the light bicorn, the shako was initially considered an improvement, and its use was continued until the end of the Peninsular War, 1814. This is a British ‘General Service’ example, Solid brass, 156 mm in length and 104 mm wide with fixing holes intact. See ‘The British infantry shako, in: Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol. 15, No. 60 (Winter, 1936), pages 188-208 by Alex. R. Cattley. The price includes UK delivery. BA 385. (Drawers)
£345.00

SOLD SOLD (21/07) WWI 3rd Queen Alexanders Own Gorkha Rifles Presentation Kukri/Dagger (Very Sharp). 21859. - 21859
The 3rd Gorkha Rifles or Third Gorkha Rifles, abbreviated as 3 GR is an Indian Army infantry regiment. It was originally a Gurkha regiment of the British Indian Army formed in 1815. This regiment recruit mainly Magars and Gurung tribes. They were present at a number of actions and wars including the siege of Delhi in 1857 to the First and Second World Wars. After the Partition of India in 1947 the regiment was one of the six Gorkha regiments transferred to the Indian Army as part of the Tripartite Agreement signed between India, Nepal and Britain at the time of Indian independence. Prior to independence, the regiment was known as the 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles. In 1950 the regiment's title was changed to 3rd Gorkha Rifles. Since 1947 the regiment has participated in several conflicts including the 1947 and 1971 wars against Pakistan. The dark coloured horn grip is inscribed with a silver band and brass collar. The fullered blade is very sharp and showing age related staining. Its is etched with a diamond and crescent lozenge to the ricasso. (The kukri (English: /G2;kA0;kri/ or khukuri, pronounced [kD8;ukuri]) is a type of short sword with a distinct recurve in its blade that originated in the Indian subcontinent) is housed in a wooden scabbard dressed in green velvet, with an ornamental silver mount and regimental badge. Blade length: 30 ½ cm (41 cm overall). The price for this fine example includes UK delivery. 21859. (Bowies)
£0.00

*As Found* WWII Matching Numbers Dated 1941 Africa Korps D.A.K. K98 Bayonet By ‘asw’ (E&F Horster Solingen) and Webbing Frog. 21848. - 21848
DAK is an abbreviation for the Afrika Korps (German: Deutsches Afrikakorps), a famed German World War II unit. The German Africa Corps, commonly known as Afrika Korps, was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African campaign of World War II. First sent as a holding force to shore up the Italian defence of its African colonies, the formation fought on in Africa, under various appellations, from March 1941 until its surrender in May 1943. The unit's best-known commander was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The Afrika Korps formed on 11 January 1941 and one of Adolf Hitler's favourite generals, Erwin Rommel, was designated as commander on 11 February. Originally Hans von Funck was to have commanded it, but Hitler loathed von Funck, as he had been a personal staff officer of Werner von Fritsch until von Fritsch was dismissed in 1938. The Seitengewehr 84/98 was the most widely issued German bayonet of the Second World War. It was used in conjunction with the Karabiner 98k rifle. It was a development of a design which had first been introduced before the First World War, for use by machine-gunners and cyclists. Initially these bayonets were produced by modifying obsolete Model 71/84 bayonets. However, during the First World War production of new S84/98 bayonets took place, as they were simple to manufacture and used less metal than the standard S98 bayonet. The adoption of the K98k rifle in 1934 prompted the manufacture of quantities of an improved S84/98. Stamped to the ricasso with ’41asw’ (manufacture date 1941 by E&F Horster Solingen) & ‘a1862’. The grips are undamaged, as is the blade. The metal scabbard is numbered ‘1862’ and has a waffenampt stamp. The webbing frog is stamped to the rear. The stitching and stud are intact. The price for this scarce matching numbers set includes UK delivery. 21848. (Box 1)
£495.00

*Rare* WWI German Machine Gunners Bonsa Multi-Tool Kit and Leather Case. 21840. - 21840
This is a rare leather maker marked ‘Bonsa’ brown case containing a hardwood knife handle and 13 various interchangeable tool blades, stamped D.R.G.M./Bonsa (D.R.G.M. Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster (German Reich Registered Design) means it was patented in Germany. The set consists of; hammer, pliers. Scissors multiple screwdrivers, corkscrew and files etc. This multi-tool kit was an essential piece of equipment for the German Army during World War I. The tools are in very good condition, with only minor signs of age-related wear. The leather case is also very nice, the leather has a nice, aged patina and the stitching and studs are in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. 21840. (Top of Drawers)
£295.00

Victorian ‘Royal Scots’ Fusiliers Officers Fur Cap Grenade Badge. 19289:15. - 19289:15
The Royal Scots Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1678 until 1959 when it was amalgamated with the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret's Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment) which was later itself merged with the Royal Scots Borderers, the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Cameron’s) to form a new large regiment, the Royal Regiment of Scotland. 10cm in length and 4 ½ cm wide. Both lugs are present at the rear. The price includes UK postage. 19289:15. (Drawers)
£195.00

SOLD SOLD (08/07) ARE FORM**Late 19th Century French MAB Velo-Dog 5.75mm Obsolete Centre Fire Velo Dog Calibre 6 Shot Hammerless Ejector Revolver With Folding Trigger, Period Chamois Leather Holster In Which It Was Found & 1 Inert Deactivated Cartridge. - 21825
The Velo-Dog pistol was a pocket revolver originally created in France by Charles-François Galand in the late 19th century as a defence for cyclists against dog attacks. The name is a portmanteau of "velocipede" and "dog". Surviving examples vary considerably in appearance. All have short barrels. Many of the weapons have a trigger that folds into the body of the weapon when not in use. This is an original Liege 5 shot, Velo-Dog revolver in the UK obsolete 5.75mm Velo Dog Calibre, in excellent condition. It has a fluted cylinder and 2 ¼” barrel (6 ½” overall). The barrel has a blade fore sight and the top of the frame has a ‘v’ notch rear sight. The barrel's bore is near mint, clean and bright with crisp rifling. The metal has all of its original blue finish. It has original, undamaged, chequered panel gutta percha hard rubber grips. Unusually this pistol breaks open for loading by pressing down on a steel lever at the rear of the action (the lever has the appearance of a hammer, but its sole purpose is to open the frame for loading, the firing mechanism on this pistol is internal). The pistol also has an innovative ejector mechanism, operated by a knurled steel lever at the muzzle end of the frame. Its double action only firing mechanism works crisply. The frame has the trade mark of the French manufacturer ‘MAB’ (Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne). There are no visible date or serial numbers externally visible on the pistol. The pistol comes with its period chamois leather holster in which it was found. The holster has a flap cover with eyelets that fasten to 2 buttons on the front of the holster. The muzzle end of the holster is open. The leather is supple with no damage and has just staining consistent with age and carry. There are no maker or date marks on the holster. All leather and stitching are intact. Also included is a single inert deactivated round of brass cased velo dog ammunition. The headstamp of the case is ‘REM UMC V D’. The price for this superb rare form velo dog set includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre, antique pistol with inert deactivated cartridge no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21825 (drawers office)
£0.00

C1860-1880’s Japanese Gendaito Traditionally Hand Forged Blade Re Mounted As A Sword Stick For A Japanese Army Officer For WW2 Use With Expert Assessment. ED 2390 - ED 2390
This Sword Stick with Gendaito blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “Sword stick for a Japanese Officer carried into 2nd World War. The blade is a Gendito, hand forged, water tempered traditional sword. Difficult to work out sequence of events. Originally a 28” blade made then re-mounted either 1875 or 1886 to fit a type 19 army kyu-gunto sword with a knuckle bow guard copying European sword mounts. Imperial army had European instructors in the Meiji period having extensive re-working & re-shaping of the nakago makes it difficult to determine when it was made. Made Circa 1860-1880’s period. When was it mounted as a sword stick? Probably in the early 20th century. The mounts have been wrapped in bands of hessian cloth then lacquered over in red/brown lacquer to simulate Cherry bark? The whole sword is in good condition & polish for its age. A collectors piece”. In his illustrations of the blade Bill describes the cutting edge of blade as 69cms length. Total length 84.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2390
£895.00

Early 19th Century British Georgian Era Davies & Son Hanover London Court Small Sword With Ornate Clam Shell Hilt, Guard Chain & Scabbard. ED 2391 - ED 2391
The small sword or smallsword (also court sword, French: épée de cour or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was between mid 17th and late 18th century. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across the rest of Europe. The small sword was the immediate predecessor of the French duelling sword (from which the épée developed). This is an excellent original Georgian era Court small sword (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small sword are illustrated and page 277 with a variant that has a chained guard and similar polished steel studs on the hilt is illustrated). It has an ornate steel hilt with cross guard clam shell mount. The hilt and clamshell are profusely mounted with polished steel studs. The guard is fitted with linked steel chain. The slim 31 ¾” triangular section blade is straight and undamaged with just small areas of age related staining. ¾ of the blade length is etched all around with foliate decoration. One blade flat is signed ‘Davies & Son Hanover St London W’ (Davies & Son were the great Mayfair tailoring firm operating at No. 19 Hanover Street between 1804 and 1979). The sword measures 38 ½” overall. It is complete with its original leather scabbard which has steel mounts and 2 hanging rings. The scabbrd is intact with small areas of surface wear. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic small sword includes UK delivery. ED 2391
£595.00

WW1 British Made Brodie Combat Helmet By M/247 (J & J Maxfield & Sons Ltd Sheffield 1916 –1918) Supplied To U.S Army Expeditionary Forces (U.S Designation The Model 1917 Trench Combat Helmet) With A.J. Bates Webster Mass (Massachusetts USA) Liner. - 21863
The Brodie helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented in London in 1915 by John Leopold Brodie. A modified form of it became the M1917 Helmet in the U.S.A. American troops were issued with M1917 helmets to deploy in France late in 1917. The United States government initially purchased some 400,000 helmets from Britain. From January 1918 the U.S. Army began to use helmets manufactured in the U.S. This is an original, WW1 British made Brodie combat Helmet provided to the US Army for WW1 use. It has its original textured olive paint which has some surface wear consistent with age and service use. The skull has an original painted blue band most likely a formation marking. It has its correct small copper rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with split pins. It is fitted with its original black oilcloth liner with A.J. Bates Webster Mass (Massachusetts USA) Ink Stamped Oil Cloth Sweat Band, Net Liner & Leather Chin Strap with buckle (illustrated). The underside rim of the helmet is stamped by the British manufacturer ‘M (J & J Maxfield & Sons Ltd Sheffield 1916 – 1918) / 247 (batch number)’. The helmet is approx. UK size 6. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21863
£375.00

*SOLD SOLD (13/07) *VERY RARE** WW2 British 1st Pattern Wilkinson FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Panels & 1st Pattern Scabbard With Correct Newey Stud Fastener. Sn 21864 - 21864
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 is an increasingly rare to find, original WW2 1st pattern, FS dagger with original 1st pattern scabbard. The hilt retains its original nickel finish and knurled grip. The ricasso is marked with correct etched panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' together with crossed swords legend & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife'. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 175mm in length (blade lengths of these FS knives vary as they were hand ground). The undamaged blade has staining consistent with age. It is complete with original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with nickel plated brass chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap which has the correct ‘Newey’ press stud fastener. All leather & stitching are intact. The price for this very rare 1st Pattern FS fighting knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21864
£0.00
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