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**SOLD 18/7**Early Indian Tulwar Hilt With Later WW1 Era Wilkinnson Sword Pall Mall London Blade Indian Frontier Police Presentation Tulwar (Aka Talwaar Or Talwar) Fighting Sword / Sabre Etched To Special Constable Jack F. Raspin & Scabbard. Sn 21895 - 21895
The Tulwar (also spelled talwaar and talwar, is a type of curved sword or sabre from the Indian subcontinent). Like many swords from around the world with an etymology derived from a term meaning simply 'sword'. The typical Talwar is a type of sabre, characterised by a curved blade, possessing an all-metal hilt with integral quillons and a disc-shaped pommel (sometimes called the 'Indo-Muslim hilt' or 'standard Indian hilt'). The Tulwar was used by both Cavalry and Infantry. When a blow was struck by a skilled warrior, limbs could be amputated and persons decapitated. The spike attached to the pommel could be used for striking the opponent in extreme close quarter circumstances when it was not always possible to use the blade (see pages 601 and 602 of A Glossary of Arms & Armor by Stone where similar Tulwars are described and illustrated). Our quality example has an early Indian Tulwar hilt re-bladed by Wilkinson Sword in the WW1 era has all of the correct Tulwar characteristics such all metal construction, small grip, disc with point pommel, curved 33” long, fullered sabre blade, knuckle guard and hilt langets. The brass hilt is hand decorated with foliate and Geometric designs. The Tulwar measures 38 ½” overall length. The clean English made Wilkinson blade is heavily decorated with tooled foliate and geometric decoration. One side has tooled banners & arms and the reverse has an etched presentation panel ‘CAPTAIN & MRS HERBERT ANSELL PRESENT THIS INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR TO JACK F. RASPIN IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES AS A SPECIAL CONSTABLE DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-19’. The blade is signed by the maker ‘Wilkinson Sword Pall Mall London. Partially visible beneath one of the langets. The sword is accompanied by its leather covered covered wood, brass mounted scabbard with 2 brass hanging rings. The leather covering has some small areas of surface wear consistent with age. The price for this presentation Tulwar worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21895
£0.00

Imperial German 1811 Pattern Prussian 'Blucher' Light Cavalry Sabre / Mounted Artillery Sword (British Pattern 1796) Regiment Marked ‘R.A’ To The Reserve Artillery & Scabbard Regiment Marked ‘R.A.M’ To The Reserve Artillery Munitions Column & Scabbard. - 21833
This is the German version of the British 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre used during the Napoleonic Wars. It was adopted by the Prussians as the 'Blucher’ or '1811 Pattern' Sabre. This original 'Blucher' Sabre is in very good condition. It has a single edged, fullered 32 ¼” Sabre blade (37 ½” overall). Its cross guard, knuckle guard, pommel and ribbed wood grips are in good undamaged condition. The guard is Regiment marked ‘2 R.A. 3.6’ (2nd Battalion Reserve Artillery Regiment Number 3 Weapon 56). and numbered ‘581’. The spine of the blade has matching number ‘581’ and partially visible date ’18??’. The Sabre is complete with its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The throat has Regiment marks ‘R.A.M. 20.61’ (Reserve Artillerie Munitionskolonne (Artillery Munitions Column) Number 20 Weapon 61, see page 26 of German Small Arms markings by Gortz & Bryans). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21833
£845.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. British WW2, PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti-tank) Mark III HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) Round With Fuze & Fuze Carrier with Securing Clip. Sn - 21833
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a rare British WW2, PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti-tank) Mark III HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) round. The round is complete with its original nose fuse. The PIAT was designed in response to the British Army's need for a more effective hand-held infantry anti-tank weapon. It consisted of a steel tube, a trigger mechanism and firing spring, and was based on the spigot mortar system and instead of using a propellant to directly fire a round; the spring was cocked and tightened. When the trigger was pulled, it released the spring that pushed the spigot forward into the rear of the bomb. This detonated the cartridge in the base of the bomb, was then thrown forward off the spigot and if lucky re cocked the weapon for firing again. The PIAT possessed an effective range of approximately 100 yards. This system meant that the PIAT had several advantages, which included a lack of muzzle smoke to reveal the position of the user, the ability to fire it from inside buildings. The PIAT entered service in 1943 and was first used during the Allied invasion of Sicily that year; it remained in use with British and Commonwealth forces until the early 1950s. The PIAT replaced the .303 Boys anti-tank rifle which was adopted in 1937 and soon proved itself unable to defeating heavy armour. As well as being used in the anti-tank role, the PIAT was an effective way of opening doors on buildings at a safer distance and the resulting explosion was usually enough to subdue opposition in the building. This projectile retains much of its original green painted finish with a blue band near the nose with a narrow yellow line above and below it. The PIAT has its original hollow charge nose cone which is held on by a screw on pressed steel collar. The PIAT is complete with its original alloy fuze, 2 piece fuze carrier and the spring steel securing clip to retain the assembly to the tail fin assembly. The price for this round includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21883
£595.00

**AS FOUND**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA** British WD 1796 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sabre By Osborn Birmingham & Scabbard Regiment Marked ‘B’ (Squadron?). Sn 21843 - 21843
Henry Osborn was a Birmingham based sword smith who produced a wide variety of military goods. Although best known for his swords, and the Pattern 1796 that he helped design, Osborn also spelt Osborne was additionally listed as a Gun maker, silversmith, accoutrement maker and hilt maker as well as a sword and dirk cutler. The Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre was used primarily by British Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Napoleonic Wars (see page 77 of World Swords by Withers). The blade is remembered today as one of the best of its time and has been described as the finest cutting sword ever manufactured in quantity. Officers of the famous 95th Rifles, Light Infantry Regiments and the "flank" Companies of Line Regiments adopted these Swords (The Hit Peninsular War, Book & TV series Sharpe's Rifles featured this pattern of Sword). This original 1796 Sabre by Osborn in as found condition. It has a single edged, fullered 32 ½” Sabre blade (37 ½” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age. The spine of the blade is faintly signed by the manufacturer ’Osborn’ * One side of the blade has an ordnance inspection mark. It has the correct cross guard with plain rounded langets, knuckle guard & pommel. The ribbed wood grip has cracks and old stable, cured worm holes. The Sabre is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The scabbard has even patina consistent with age and service use. Near to the throat the scabbard is stamped ‘B’ (most likely Squadron designation) above struck out ‘D’ (Squadron) and weapon number ‘47’. The price for this Napoleonic Wars era Cavalry Sword by a quality maker with Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21843
£895.00

**Napoleonic Battle Of Trafalgar Era**Georgian, English Board Of Ordnance Marked Enfield Tower, Long Sea Service .577” Regulation Calibre, Flintlock Pistol With Belt Bar & Regulation Brass Fittings Including Cudgel Butt. Sn 21807 - 21807
During the 18th century the British Royal Navy began standardising their Naval small arms. One such weapon was the Sea Service flintlock pistol. These weapons were used by the British Royal Navy throughout the Wars with neighbouring France 1750- 1815 and saw service at the famous Naval Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805. This original Georgian, Tower, Long Sea Service Pistol is in excellent condition. It is 19 ½” long with a 12” smooth bore barrel which is Regulation .577" calibre. The barrel’s bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel is crisply stamped with English black powder proof marks. The all original full wood stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The stock has an iron belt bar which has a small ‘Crown’ inspection mark. It has regulation brass furniture including cudgel butt. The pistol has its original wood ram rod with brass end cap. The lock is crisply marked 'Tower' (Enfield) & ‘Crown GR’ (George Rex) together with small ordnance ‘Crown Arrow’ mark. All metal work is excellent and undamaged. The cock is fitted with flint. The lock functions crisply. 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. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21807
£2,645.00

**MASSIVE**ORNATE**C1790 Indian North West Frontier Match Lock 22 Bore Musket Wrapped With Mother Of Pearl Plates & Ram Rod. A 1120 / 21897 - A 1120 / 21897
The matchlock was the first mechanism, or "lock" invented to facilitate the firing of a hand-held firearm. This design removed the need to lower by hand a lit match into the weapon's flash pan and made it possible to have both hands free to keep a firm grip on the weapon at the moment of firing and more importantly, to keep both eyes on the target. These weapons were prized by Native Warriors, and heavily personalised with ornate decoration. This is a C1790 Indian matchlock musket as used against British troops on the North West Frontier. It has a 45 ¼” long barrel with flared muzzle (approx. 22 bore) and measures a massive 5’ 5 ¼” overall length. The barrel has a ‘v’ notch block rear sight. The bore has typical heavy residue and staining consistent with age & use. It has a wood stock fully wrapped with hand crafted plates of Mother Of Pearl. The barrel has white metal wire barrel bands and typical wood block butt. It has a metal bar press trigger on the underside of the stock which correctly moves the 'match holder' arm to the metal powder pan and it has its iron ram rod. The metal has even patina to be expected of a native Indian weapon of its age. The barrel is numbered ‘96’ and the underside of the stock has later hand applied ink numbers ‘1016’ most likely an armoury number. As an antique matchlock musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. NB Due to length delivery of this matchlock will be by arrangement & at cost. A 1120 / 21897
£375.00

Indian / Afghan North West Frontier 22 Bore Flintlock Jezail Rifle With Late 1700’s / Early 1800’s EIC (East India Company) Musket Lock, Wood Stock Ornately Decorated With Mother Of Pearl & Brass Plates. Sn 21896 - 21896
The Jezail was a simple, cost-efficient and often handmade muzzle-loading long arm commonly used in British India, Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. Jezails were generally handmade weapons, and consequently they widely varied in their construction. Jezails were seen as very personal weapons, and unlike the typical military weapons of the time which were very plain and utilitarian, Jezails tended to be well crafted and were usually intricately decorated. Jezails tended to have very long barrels. The firing mechanism was typically either a matchlock or a flintlock. Since flintlock mechanisms were complex and difficult to manufacture, many Jezails used the lock mechanism from captured or broken Brown Bess & other muskets. The stocks were handmade and ornately decorated, featuring a distinctive curve which is not seen in the stocks of other muskets. The function of this curve is debated; it may be purely decorative, or it may have allowed the Jezail to be tucked under the arm and cradled tightly against the body, as opposed to being held to the shoulder like a typical musket or rifle. During the Anglo Afghan Wars the Jezail was the primary ranged weapon of Afghan warriors and was used with great effect against British troops. This is an attractive Indian flintlock Jezail with an original EIC musket lock. It has a 37 ¼” long steel barrel with brass barrel bands which have hand tooled decoration. The barrel has a plate peep sight. The smooth bore has typical heavy staining and residue consistent with age and use. It measures 49 ½” overall length. The original musket lock has aged patina and visible ‘EIC’ trademark. It has a steel trigger without guard. The lock is able to cock and dry fire but this should be avoided to prevent damage to the old lock mechanism. Its wood stock is intricately decorated with pieces of Mother of Pearl and Brass. It has the typical Jezail curved butt. The wood and metal have the wear and patina to be expected of a native Indian weapon of its age. It is without ram rod. 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 collection or display. Sn 21896
£275.00

**EXTREMELY RARE**ONE OF THE EARLIEST** 1909 Issued British WD Trials Short Magazine SMLE MK II* Rifle 1905 Converted At Enfield From 1893 Long Lee MK II .303 Calibre Rifle**EARLY UK 1997 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** D 1552 - D 1552
In over 30 years in business we have never encountered one of these trial rifles. This an extremely rare to find is an original British WD Trials Short Magazine SMLE MK II* Rifle Converted At Enfield From 1893 Long Lee .303 Calibre Rifle. A descriptive label which was found on this collector’s piece accompanies this rifle. The label reads “ This rifle was made in 1893 as a long Lee Enfield. It was re-issued in 1899. In 1905 it was converted to a SMLE MK II* at Enfield. It was re-barrelled in 1907 and given a ’07 Patt SMLE bolt. It still retains it’s ’03 Patt rear sight (with correct horn inserts) and long eared fore sight protector. Also its long range volley sights. The magazine cut off still remains (fixed in place during the deactivation process). The rifle was re-issued in 1909”. The rifle has all original woodwork throughout in very good condition. On one side the grip strap has crisp Long Lee markings ‘Queen’s Crown VR’ (Victoria Regina ) ‘1893’ date and ‘II’ (MK II designation). The metal work has numerous WD inspection / ordnance marks and numbers together with Enfield conversion date & designation marks (all illustrated). Deactivated to early UK deactivation in 1997 the rifle cocks and dry fires crisply and its magazine can be removed. The serial number of the rifle is 5241 and as can be expected with a trials conversion there are other un-matching numbers on the metal and wood. The rifle has a brass butt plate with trap and sling swivels. These trials rifles were issued with trials converted Lee Metford bayonets which are again extremely rare to find. We have one of these original trials bayonets which we have never encountered before. The bayonet has a nice Land pattern scabbard and leather frog which is illustrated in image 3 of the rifle & is available separately on this website stock number Sn 21434 (the bayonet is not included with the rifle). The price for this extremely rare trials rifle includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. D 1552
£1,675.00

SOLD SOLD (19/07) TRIALS BAYONET FOR EARLY TRIALS SMLE RIFLES** Victorian British 1891 Dated WD 1888 Pattern, MK I Type 2, Bayonet Mortice Converted To Fit SMLE Rifle Converted From Long Lee Rifle With 1903 Enfield WD Land Pattern Scabbard. Sn 21434 - 21434
The Enfield Lee Metford, 1888 Mark 1, Type 2 Bayonet was manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle which were issued to British and allied forces during the Boer war and WW1. This example has a clean double edged and unfullered blade with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. One side of the blade is marked ‘11 91 ‘ date (November 1891), the reverse has WD / ordnance inspection marks. The undamaged wood grips are secured by 2 brass rivets and have the correct oil hole towards the pommel. The pommel mortice has been cut in a trials adaptation to fit early SMLE trials Rifles Converted From Long Lee Rifles (we have not encountered one of these bayonets before and cannot find an example in our books. An SMLE trials rifle which is also extremely rare is also available separately on our website stock number D 1552. The bayonet fits that rifle as can be seen in the images). The bayonet comes complete with its original brown leather land pattern scabbard with integral riveted frog. The leather is impressed with Enfield ‘EFD’ mark WD arrow and ’03 date (1903). All leather work and stitching are clean & intact. The price for this extremely rare collector’s piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21434
£0.00

**QUALITY**Boxed Shepherd Enterprises Inc USA 1981 Patent Japanese Made 3-10x40mm Telescopic Hunting Sight For .22 LR & .22 Hornet Rifles With Original Zeroing Instructions. OPT 811 - OPT 811
Shepherd Scopes is An American company that designs and manufactures high-quality rifle scopes, reticles, and fire-control systems. The company was launched in 1981 by Dan Shepherd. Shepherd Enterprises distributes, customizes, and designs a range of lightweight fire control optics. The company is renowned for its quality optics. This is an excellent, boxed Shepherd Enterprises Inc USA 1981 Patent Japanese Made 3-10x40mm Telescopic Hunting Sight For .22 LR & .22 Hornet Rifles With Original Zeroing Instructions. These scopes were an expensive quality product. This scope sold for £575 in 2002. This scope is in its original Shepherd Enterprises inc retail carton with removable lid, foam liner, cleaning cloth and original Zeroing instructions. The lid of the cardboard carton has a small dent The scope is undamaged with original finish and excellent optics with correct reticle (image of our scopes reticle illustrated). The scope has Shepherds Enterprises 1981 patent detail & is maked ‘Made In Japan’ above number ‘L00362’. The scope is without mounting rings. A perfect scope for long range shooting. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 811
£525.00

Bren Mk 3 Airborne Light Machine Gun .303 Calibre, Suez Crisis & Malaya Emergenct Era, 1956 Dated By Daimler. ‘MATCHING MUMBERS’. **2013 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn - 21909
The British Bren Light Machine Gun was introduced in the 1930's and used extensively by British & Allied Forces throughout WW2. Bren Guns were produced predominantly in Britain, Australia & Canada. In 1944 the Bren gun was introduced as a shorter and lighter version for airborne and jungle use. The airborne Bren gun was always made id smaller quantities than the normal Bren gun. This is a Suez Crisis and Malaya Emergency, 1956 dated .303 Calibre MK 3 Airborne Bren light machine gun made Daimler. The gun is complete with its correct folding bi pod, adjustable rear sight, folding cocking lever & original box magazine. The left side of its receiver is stamped BREN Mk 3 1956 (date). The weapon has serial number U.E. A4656 stamped on the top of the breach as is on the barrel and barrel locking lever. The gun has excellent woodwork and the metal retains much of its original blued finish. There are various ordnance stamps on the weapon and both sling swivels are present on the gun. The gun was deactivated to the old UK specification in 2013. The gun’s slide, action, bottom cover plate, magazine cover plate, trigger, barrel release lever unclips and rotates and the fire selector lever all move. The magazine can be removed. The price includes UK deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 21909
£975.00

**RARE**1854-1885 British Pattern 1859 2nd Type Naval Cutlass Bayonet With A&E Holler Germany Blade & Rare To Find Scabbard In Excellent Condition. Sn 21912 - 21912
This is a rare, original, British Pattern 1859 Naval Cutlass Bayonet with rare to find scabbard (see page 305 and 373 Number 765 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). This 1859 pattern cutlass bayonet has the correct un-fullered blade & 2nd type boiled hard leather grips. The bayonet has a 27” single edged blade and measures 32 ¾” overall. The blade has just light staining consistent with age. The ricasso is marked "A & E H" the trademark of A. & E. Holler of Solingen Germany (this mark was used 1854 to 1885, blades of these bayonets were made by both the British & German trade). It has a full knuckle guard slotted for lanyard and muzzle ring on the cross guard. It's black boiled hard leather stippled grips are excellent and undamaged. The pommel has its original sprung press button lug catch which works as it should. The cutlass bayonet is complete with its original rare to find black leather scabbard with steel locket and chape. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact with just light surface scuffs to be expected. The price for this rare cutlass bayonet which are particularly rare to find with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21912 (bucket armoury)
£975.00
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