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*Rare* Circa.1943 British S.O.E. Airborne & Commando Top Secret “Tabby” Infra-red Monocular scope with Original Leather case.. OPT 808. - OPT 808 These receivers were employed by Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPP's) from 1942-1945; contained then state-of-the-art technology, equipment was 'top secret' until March 1944. Existence of COPP's was classified under the Official Secrets Act until 1957. Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British organisation formed in 1940 to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in German-occupied Europe and to aid local resistance movements during World War II. This rare and Top Secret World War Two “Tabby” Infra-red Monocular scope contained in its original brown leather carrying case and marked on both piece and carrying case with Identification marks. Manufactured in 1943, this British designed monocular Infra-red night vision equipment was the first of its kind and took its basic design from pre-war Farnsworth television equipment. Having the vague appearance of a water bottle in a leather case, this device was used, prior to and on D-Day in Normandy by the assault pilotage (COPPs and the SBS teams) to guide in the invasion task forces onto the beaches. The unit itself comprised of a hermetically sealed receiver unit containing a triple pyle 3,000 volt battery (long since dead) and the infra-red optics. The screen is magnified by a lens-eyepiece which is adjustable for focus by turning. The case is in very nice condition * the carrying strap is partially missing*. This device was used by the commando, airborne and ranger units in many famous battles over the period of WWII and was classified as Top Secret. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 808. £395.00 |
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C1820's English John Jackson Nottingham 50 Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Barrel. Sn 21393:67 - 21393:67 John Jackson was an English, Nottingham based Gunmaker recorded at 7 Church Gate, Low Pavement Nottingham between 1821 & 1866. This an excellent Flintlock pocket pistol no doubt made By John Jackson of Nottingham. It is 6” overall with a just under 1 ½” screw off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age & use. The underside of the action and barrel have crisp proof marks. It's steel action is decorated with Martial banners on the left and right sides. One side has an oval panel with the maker’s name ‘Jackson’ (john is the only maker with that name based in Nottingham in the flintlock era). The other side has ‘Nott’ within oval (Nottingham). It has undamaged original bag shaped wood grip. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 21393:67 (drawers office) £575.00 |
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*Scarce/as Found* German WWI Fernglas 08 Binoculars Maker marked Busch A-G Rathenow in Original Case. 21645. - 21645 Marked ‘Dienstglas’ translated to ‘service glass’ and No 119807 and Fernglas 08 Emil Busch A-G Rathenow (1792 - Johann Heinrich August Duncker (1767-1843) began to make optical instruments in Rathenow; 1872 - the Optische Anstalt Rathenow became the stock market company Emil Busch AG; worked closely with Zeiss, from which they obtained their optical glass. The green or 'feldgrau' paint coating on the body of the binoculars is worn in parts which adds to the patina. The lenses are undamaged. The canvas and leather case has its original straps and lens covers and on the inside of the lid are the original paper label instructions for use. A fine pair of now scarce binoculars. The price includes UK delivery. 21645. £175.00 |
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C1810-1830 English Joseph & William Richards Birmingham & London 80 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Barrel. Sn 21393:68 - 21393:68 Joseph & William Richards were English, London based Gunmakers recorded at 16 Staining Lane 1808-1810, then 1815-30 in Birmingham (some of the Birmingham made pistols were marked London), see page 196 of British Gunmakers Vol. 1 by Brown. This an excellent Flintlock pocket pistol no doubt made By John Jackson of Nottingham. It is 6” overall with a just under 1 ½” screw off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age & use. The underside of the action and barrel have crisp proof marks. It's steel action is signed with the maker’s name ‘J&W Richards’ & the other side ‘London’. The action has a sliding safety bolt. It has an undamaged original bag shaped wood grip. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 21393:68 (drawers office) £395.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (08/05) RECK .22 Lever Action Blank Firing Rifle Based on the Winchester Rifle. AI 756. - AI 756 A very sought after RECK .22 under lever blank firing rifle (The "UMA Mayer & Ussfeller GmbH" was founded in 1972. They manufactured blank firing guns. Compressed air weapons were also added in 1978. When the "Reck Sportwaffenfabrik Karl Arndt" was taken over in 1979, the name changed first to UMARECK and later to UMAREX. The aim of the company was to manufacture replica weapons that were as true to the original as possible). Designed to look like the Winchester under lever rifles. As is to be expected from a German arms manufacturer it is made to a very high standard. This example is in great original condition and comes in its original packaging from Brocock who originally supplied it. The wood work is unblemished and bluing is still very crisp with only minor signs of wear. This model is no longer in production and with only small quantities ever imported into the UK is now highly sought after by collectors. It is ideally suited for film and TV work or for re-enactment. Marked Reck Lever Action CAL .22 PLATZ and MADE IN WEST GERMANY to the barrel and action. It has a blade fore sight and adjustable rear sight and the rifle cocks and dry fires. The price for this impressive rifle includes UK delivery. NB As a blank firing replica of an antique revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK. AI 756. £0.00 |
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**VERY RARE**WW1 Era Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine Franz Happe Kiel U-Boat Brass Cased Bulkhead Clock Numbered ‘3894’ With Key. Sn 21726 - 21726 This is an excellent original rare to find WW1 era Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine U-Boat clock with brass case & silvered face complete with its key. The clock is in perfect working order. It has its original brass casing with three fixing brackets. The clock including case measures 9” in diameter (including face case lock) and is 3 ¾” depth. The clock face has a hinged glass cover with brass rim & lock. The face is marked with maker's details ‘Franz Happe Kiel’, Imperial crown and M (Marine device) and numbered ‘3894’. The silvered dial set with Roman numerals and minute marker chapter ring & subsidiary seconds dial. It also has its slow fast adjustment lever. The rear of the case is numbered ‘2181396’. The clock winds and works correctly. The price for this rare fully functional U-Boat clock includes UK delivery. Sn 21726 £2,850.00 |
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WW2 Era Nazi German Kriegsmarine U-Boat Brass Cased Clock With Key. Sn 21725 - 21725 This is an excellent original WW2 era Kriegsmarine U-Boat clock with brass case & silvered face complete with its original key. The clock is in perfect working order. It has its original brass casing with three fixing brackets. The clock including case measures 8” in diameter (including face lock) and is 3 ¾” depth. It has a silvered dial set with Arabic numerals within minute marker chapter ring and fast slow adjustment lever. The clock face has a hinged glass cover with brass rim & lock. The face is marked with the Kriegsmarine Eagle and 'M' (Marine) mark together with serial number ‘19174’ above ‘N’. The rear of the case is numbered ‘16232’. The price for this rare fully functional U-Boat clock includes UK delivery. Sn 21725 £1,895.00 |
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