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Martini Henry Pattern 1876 Socket Bayonet and MkII Scabbard. 22426:45. - 22426:45
The Martini Henry Pattern 1876 socket bayonet, officially named the ‘Bayonet common long’ was nicknamed the ‘Lunger’ by the troops. The blade is triangular with blunt edges and was purely a stabbing weapon. P1876 bayonets were initially only marked with the War Department arrow and Enfield inspection marks. From July 1882, the date of manufacture was added to the factory stamps. The majority of the common bayonets were manufactured by the Royal Small Arms factory Enfield. The black leather scabbard has brass mountings with a full-length internal spring to retain the bayonet in the scabbard and maintain the scabbards rigidity. The original P1876 bayonet scabbard, the approved pattern of June 1876 had three brass rivets. From July 1877, new scabbards were manufactured with only two. This bayonet was made between July 1877 and July 1882, as indicated by the absence of a date mark on the bayonet and the presence of two rivets in the scabbard. The further absence of a unit designation fits with the likelihood of this bayonet being manufactured and issued in preparation for the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879. The bayonet measures 25 inches overall with a blade length of 21.7 inches with a socket 3 inches in length. The brass mounted leather scabbard has a broad arrow over W.D. and an Enfield inspection stamp on the top locket. The stitching is slight loose ¾ of the way down. One stud is missing from the chape. The blade carries 3 marks see images. The number ‘195’ is stamped to the shoulder. Number ‘182’ is stamped to the teardrop frog stud. The price includes UK delivery. 22426:45. (Martini Bayonet Box)
£325.00

**THE SMALLEST & LIGHTEST**1920 Webley & Scott Hammerless Model 1912 6.35mm (.25 Auto) Calibre Automatic Pocket Pistol ** 2018 UK / EU DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** D 1530 - D 1530
Webley & Scott introduced the Model 1912 automatic hammer-less pocket pistol in 1912 to compete with Colt-Browning designs of that era. Although strictly a pocket pistol due to its diminutive size small leather holsters were also used to carry these pistols. These pistols were the smallest and lightest of the Webley Auto range of pistols. The pistol is serial number ‘132150’ which dates its manufacture to 1920 (see pages 222 to 232 of Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols by Bruce). This is a good original example with correct internal hammer, correct chequered stock plates which have no cracks or chips. It has open sights & original 6 round magazine which is released by pressing a button on the bottom of the frame between the grips, this operates as it should. On the left side of the pistol, it has Webley & Scott name, calibre detail, Webley winged bullet trademark and ‘Safe’ above the frame mounted safety catch lever. The grip strap has serial number ‘132150’. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2018, the pistol’s slide, trigger & safety catch move, and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK delivery. (NB a period brown leather holster that fits this pistol is available separately on this website stock number Sn 21198) D 1530
£425.00

SOLD SOLD (07/02) **QUALITY**C1823-1839 English, Edward Weston (Lewes & Brighton) Double Damascus Barrels 12 Bore Muzzle Loading Percussion Shotgun. Sn 22369 - 22369
The English Gunsmith Edward Weston is recorded as having premises at 43 High Street, Lewes Sussex 1823-45 also 1838-39 at 110 North Street, Brighton (see page 251 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 2 by Brown). There are no other Edward Westons recorded either in London or the Provinces during the percussion era. This is an excellent quality double Damascus barrelled percussion shotgun made by Edward Weston made between 1823 and 1839 at either his High Street or North Street premises. It has all original undamaged Walnut furniture. The top of the wrist has a void inlaid silver escutcheon. The shotgun with double 29 ¼” Damascus steel barrels, has double hammers & triggers. It measures 46 ¾” overall. The barrel has a small silver bead fore sight and shallow grooved action rear sight. The hammers and trigger guard with extended tang and acanthus bud finial have quality hunting dogs and game birds in the field scenes. Both action plates are signed ‘Edward Weston’. The action plates and trigger guard have hunting Dog and game birds in the field hunting scenes. The trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial, action tang, stock mounts and steel butt plate tang has engraved foliate decoration. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work crisply. The barrels smooth bores are clean. The shotgun has its original ebonised wood ram rod with brass end caps. The price for this quality piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22369
£0.00

*MINT*HORSE HEAD POMMEL*English 'Fred James' ‘James & Lowe’ Sheffield Made Hunter’s Companion 'Land of The Free Home Of The Brave ' Bowie Knife With Etched Blade, Stag Antler hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel & Brass mounted Leather Scabbard. Sn 21334 - 21334
Before his death in 1986 Fred James was Sheffield's best known Bowie Knife maker. Fred James worked for George Wostenholm the famous Sheffield England knife maker who made many of the original Bowie Knives that were exported to the United States during the mid-19th century. When Wostenholm closed its doors, Fred apparently helped himself to many of the 19th century patterns, dies and stamps of his previous employer, and went into the business in the early 1970’s of making Bowie Knives himself. The examples of his work that were unmarked found their way into the “antique” arms dealers in the U.K., especially London. Many U.S. knife collectors were also fooled early on thinking that they were buying authentic 1850’s era Bowie Knives. Fred made/assembled knives with his wife Ivy, and for a while also had a Sandy Lowe who worked along with him. Some of his knives were also marked correctly Fred James, or James & Lowe. Today those Bowies stamped with either of these marks are very collectible in their own right and have a ready market among knife collectors (see pages 214-215 of The Sheffield Knife Book by Tweedale). This James & Lowe Sheffield made Bowie Knife & scabbard are in near mint condition. The knife Stag Antler hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel. It has an ornate brass finger guard and the 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the back edge (16 ¼” overall). The blade is 2” at its widest and is 6mm thick. One side of the blade is etched with elaborate scroll work and wording "America Land Of The Free and The Home Of The Brave" and Americans Ask For Nothing But What Is Right And Submit To Nothing That’s Wrong’ wither crossed banners of America & Great Britain. The blade also has the American Eagle and ‘Hunter’s Companion’. The ricasso is stamped "James & Lowe Sheffield". The scabbard is brown leather with gold foliate decoration and brass throat mount and chape. The throat mount has a frog locket. The price for this desirable Bowie includes UK delivery. Sn 21334
£925.00

William Rodgers Sheffield ‘I Cut My Way’ Trademark 'United States Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave ' Bowie Knife With Etched Blade, Coffin Shaped Stag Antler Scales With Ornately Hand Carved Cowhide Leather Scabbard. Sn 20983 - 20983
The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trademark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. This William Rodgers Sheffield made Bowie Knife & scabbard are in near mint condition. The knife has coffin shaped Stag Antler scales, one mounted with brass escutcheon. It has brass finger guard with scalloped edges. The 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the spine. The blade has just some areas of light scuffs and staining. The blade is just under 2” broad at its widest. One side of the blade is etched with elaborate scroll work and wording "The United States America the Land of The Free and The Home of The Brave Protected by Her Noble & Brave Volunteers" and Americans Ask for Nothing but What Is Right and Submit to Nothing That’s Wrong’ In panels either side of a central panel bearing the American Eagle symbol. The ricasso is stamped on one side "William Rodgers Sheffield England"& the reverse has Rodger’s ‘I Cut My Way’ trademark. The Bowie is 14 ½” overall length. The thick, tan cowhide leather scabbard is in superb condition with deep cut ornate tooled foliate decoration to the front of the scabbard and its integral large belt loop. The rear has impressed wording ‘Genuine Cowhide All Hand Carved’ highlighted in gold. The price for this desirable Bowie by a famous Sheffield cutler includes UK delivery. Sn 20983
£475.00

**MINT BORES**Cased, C1870 Victorian English, J. Conyers Driffield (Yorkshire) & W.B Barratt (Burton On Trent Staffordshire) Collaboration 17 Bore Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre, Breach Loading Double Damascus Barrels, Under Side Lever Break Action, Shotgun - 22366
John Conyers was an English gunmaker recorded at Middle Street Driffield Yorkshire C1870-1883 then Middle Street south from 1878. William Butler Barratt was an English gunmaker recorded at 48 High Street, Burton On Trent Staffordshire between 1849-54, he is also recorded as W.B Barratt & Son at the same address 1857-1870 (see pages 165 (for Conyers) and page 196 (for Barratt) of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 2). This is an excellent quality 17 Bore pin fire double barrel shotgun, a collaboration piece, barrels by Conyers & action by Barratt made C 1870. It has an under side lever break action and original undamaged Walnut furniture with finely chequered wrist and fore stock. The underside of the stock has a void disc escutcheon. The shotgun with double 29”, 17 Bore Damascus steel barrels. The smooth bores are near mint, clean and bright. The barrel rib has the maker’s name ‘J. Conyers Middle St Driffield’. The underside of the barrel and action have English black powder proofs. Both barrels are marked ’17 (bore) and there is a separate number ‘7’. The shotgun has double hammers & triggers, brass bead fore sight and shallow grooved action rear sight. It measures 46 ¾” overall. The lever, hammers and trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial have foliate engraved decoration. The action plates are signed by the maker ‘W.B Barratt’ amongst game birds in the field scenes. The break action and firing action of the weapon work crisply. The shotgun is contained in its associated period hard leather covered wood transit case with carry handle and retaining straps with buckles and lock(key absent). All leather and stitching are intact. The case contains a period, purpose made felt lined removable wooden tray with compartments for accessories. The case also has other compartments lined with felt which has compartments to fit the rifle when broken down and accessories. The case contains a white metal oil container with screw top lid and integral oil applicator tool and a 2 piece screw together wood and brass cleaning rod. The price for this attractive cased shotgun includes UK delivery. NB As an antique pin fire shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22366
£675.00

1st Dorset Artillery Volunteers Victorian Helmet Plate Circa 1878-1901 Mounted on a Walnut Plate. 22426:48 - 22426:48
The 1st Dorsetshire Artillery Volunteers and its successors were part-time coast defence units of the British Army from 1859 to 1956. Although these units saw no action, they protected the Dorset Coast, including the naval base of Portland Harbour, in both World Wars and also supplied trained gunners to siege batteries engaged on the Western Front during World War I. The unit continued in the Territorial Army after World War II. The enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement, following an invasion scare in 1859, saw the creation of many Rifle and Artillery Volunteer Corps composed of part-time soldiers eager to supplement the Regular British Army in time of need. Four Artillery Volunteer Corps (AVCs) were quickly formed in Dorsetshire. This plate is in excellent order, mounted onto a solid walnut plate with a brass hinged stand. The price includes UK delivery. 22426:48
£195.00

**MINT**Cased Commemorative WW2 Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'Commando 1940-45' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade. ED 2114 - ED 2114
The British Commandos were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia. All Commandos were issued with the iconic FS Fighting knife. This superb 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger was produced to Commemorate the British Army Commandos WW2 Service 1940-1945. The full size knife 294mm overall is in pristine condition. It has a beautiful 179mm blued blade etched on both sides with gilt foliate design panels. The ricasso is etched at the ricasso with the manufacturer's detail 'Wilkinson Sword Made In England' with their crossed swords legend and Queen Elizabeth II Royal Appointment all in gold. The 3rd pattern ribbed handle and cross guard retain all of their original gilt finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden box with hinged lid covered in green leatherette material. The case has clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in green felt & white silk & is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The exterior lid of the box is emblazoned with the Wilkinson Sword name & Crossed Swords legend together with the stylised image of a Commando shoulder title in Gold & 1940-1945. The silk lining of the case lists the WW2 Battle Honours & Military Decorations Awarded to the Commandos all in gold. The price for this excellent commemorative piece includes UK delivery. ED 2114
£595.00

*Pair* Victorian 5th V.B (Volunteer Battalion) HLI (Highland Light Infantry) Glasgow Highlanders and The Royal Highlander (Black Watch) 2nd Volunteer Battalion Cap Badges. 22434:5 - 22434:5
The Glasgow Highlanders was a former infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Territorial Force, later renamed the Territorial Army. The regiment eventually became a Volunteer Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) in 1881. The regiment saw active service in both World War I and World War II. In 1959 the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) was amalgamated with the Royal Scots Fusiliers to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret's Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment). During 1860, several independent rifle corps, then existing in the City of Glasgow, were merged as the 19th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. By the end of the year, the 19th had reached a strength of nineteen companies, and included contingents provided by Glasgow firms, the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, and the newspaper and printing industry. The 19th was renumbered as 5th in 1 880, and later provided the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. After the Boer War, the battle honour `South Africa 1900-02' was awarded to the battalion for the service of its members. During the First World War, the 1/5th Battalion served with the 52nd Lowland Division in Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and on the Western Front. The 2/5th went to Ireland while the 3/5th became the 5th (Reserve) Battalion. The 5th HLI went to France as part of the BEF in 1940, and with the 157th Infantry Brigade, fought in NW Europe throughout 1944-5. When the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot amalgamated with the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot, to become the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in 1881 under the Cardwell-Childers reforms of the British Armed Forces, seven pre-existent militia and volunteer battalions of Fife, Forfarshire, and Perthshire were integrated into the structure of the regiment. Volunteer battalions had been created in reaction to a perceived threat of invasion by France in the late 1850s. Organised as "rifle volunteer corps", they were independent of the British Army and composed primarily of the middle class. Both Badges are in very fine order with pins included. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:5
£195.00

Post WW2 British Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons Sheffield Marked Commemorative Royal Marines Factory Nickel Plated 1st Pattern FS Commando Fighting Knife With Etched Panels & Scabbard. Sn 22422 - 22422
The Nowill familly are recorded as Sheffield cutler's since the 16th Century. The family traded under various names and Trademarks until John Nowill acquired the 'crossed keys' trademark in 1842. John Nowill retired from the business in 1847 - three years before his death on 24 October 1850 and the name of the business adopted the 'Nowill & Sons' name. Nowill & Sons made FS Commando Fighting Knives for the British War Dept. In 1947 The Sheffield cutlers F. E. & J. R. Hopkinson Ltd acquired the assets of John Nowill and Frank Mills and used their names & trademarks when making knives (see page 242 of the Sheffield Knife book By Tweedale). 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 post WW2 Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons marked 1st pattern FS knife was made to commemorate the Royal Marines Commandos. The 1st pattern hilt with correct 2” wave cross guard retains its original factory nickel finish and knurled grip. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 177mm in length. The blade is clean undamaged. The blade has a blued and etched panel as found on original WW2 examples ‘The FS Fighting Knife’ on one side and the etched and gilt highlighted badge of the Royal marines with the Regiment’s motto in Latin ‘Per Mare, Per Terram’ (English: ‘By Sea, By Land’). The cross guard has Nowill & Sons name and Sheffield address together with Hopkinson ‘H’ within cartouche trademark and a stamped Broad Arrow mark as found on British War Department arms & equipment. It is complete with its black leather scabbard with nickel plated chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap & press stud fastener. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this attractive Royal Marines FS commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22422
£675.00

*Pair* Royal Marines Portsmouth Queens Crown with Gilding Royal Cyphers and Royal Marines Artillery Cap Badges. 22434:6 - 22434:6
The history of the Royal Marines began on 28 October 1664 with the formation of the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot soon becoming known as the Admiral's Regiment. During the War of the Spanish Succession the most historic achievement of the Marines was the capture of the mole during the assault on Gibraltar (sailors of the Royal Navy captured the Rock itself) in 1704. On 5 April 1755, His Majesty's Marine Forces, fifty Companies in three Divisions, headquartered at Portsmouth, Chatham and Plymouth, were formed by Order of Council under Admiralty control. The Royal Marines captured the Rock of Gibraltar in 1704 alongside the Dutch and, having accrued so many battle honours in the three and a half centuries since, it is this action that still adorns their world-renowned regimental cap badge. The sheer number of additional honours won are symbolised by the great globe itself (shown on the badge), an honour bestowed on the Corps by King George IV in 1827. Both badges are in excellent order with pins attached. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:6
£275.00

Post WW2 British Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons Sheffield Marked Commemorative Royal Marines 2nd Pattern FS Commando Fighting Knife With Etched Panels & Scabbard. Sn 22423 - 22423
The Nowill familly are recorded as Sheffield cutler's since the 16th Century. The family traded under various names and Trademarks until John Nowill acquired the 'crossed keys' trademark in 1842. John Nowill retired from the business in 1847 - three years before his death on 24 October 1850 and the name of the business adopted the 'Nowill & Sons' name. Nowill & Sons made FS Commando Fighting Knives for the British War Dept. In 1947 The Sheffield cutlers F. E. & J. R. Hopkinson Ltd acquired the assets of John Nowill and Frank Mills and used their names & trademarks when making knives (see page 242 of the Sheffield Knife book By Tweedale). 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This post WW2 Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons marked 2nd pattern FS knife was made to commemorate the Royal Marines Commandos. The blued steel 2nd pattern knurled hilt retains all of its original finish. Its blued double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 180mm in length. The blade is clean undamaged and has all of its original finish. The blade has an etched panel as found on original WW2 examples ‘The FS Fighting Knife’ on one side and the etched and gilt highlighted badge of the Royal Marines with the Regiment’s motto in Latin ‘Per Mare, Per Terram’ (English: ‘By Sea, By Land’). The cross guard has Nowill & Sons name and Sheffield address together with Hopkinson ‘H’ within cartouche trademark and a stamped Broad Arrow mark as found on British War Department arms & equipment. It is complete with its black leather scabbard with blued chape, 4 sewn on leather tabs and elasticated retaining strap on the belt loop. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this attractive Royal Marines FS commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22423
£375.00
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