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**MINT**Nazi German Senior Forestry Officer’s Cutlass / Short Sword Sidearm With Brass Clamshell Hilt, Full Knuckle Guard, Ivory Hue Brass Acorn Mounted Scales, Profusely Quality Etched & Blued Panels Blade & Scabbard. Sn 22177 - 22177 The Reichsforstamt (Nazi National Forestry Service) was sub-divided into four main branches of service consisting of the Gemeinde Forst Dienst, (General Forestry Service), the Private Forestry Service), the Heers Forst Dienst, (Army Forestry Service), and the Luftwaffe Forst Dienst (Air-Force Forestry Service). It was the highest authority for forestry, hunting, timber management, nature conservation and the preservation of natural monuments in Nazi Germany. During the 3rd Reich, Hermann Goring the Commander of the Luftwaffe was the head of the organization. Lower Officials were authorised to carry cutlasses with Stag antler grips only. Senior Officials & Foresters were authorised to carry cutlasses with ivory or ivory hue celluloid grips. The cutlasses came in a variety of forms, all have beautifully etched blades. This is a near mint original Senior Reichsforstamt Forestry Official’s Cutlass Sidearm with scabbard (see page 133 to138 of ‘The Daggers & Edged Weapons Of Hitlers Germany’ by Atwood where examples similar to ours are illustrated). These substantial weapons were not only symbols of rank but were also carried when hunting large game such as Wild Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. It has an undamaged Brass clamshell hilt with Senior Officials quality ivory hue celluloid grips, each mounted with a row of brass acorns. It has a full brass Knuckle guard with fixed clamshell on one side and hoof form finial on the cross guard and handguard finial. Its clean 14" single edged blade has quality deep cut blued & etched panels depicting forest Stag hunting scenes, Forester or Hunter armed with long gun and hunting dog together with martial and heraldic arms. The spine of the blade has etched foliate decoration. The blade has no date or manufacturer marks and has its original leather hilt washer. The blade is 1” broad at its widest and the spine is 5mm thick. The sidearm measures just under 18 ¾” overall. The weapon is complete with original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. The upper mount has an acorn shaped frog locket stud. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The surface of the leather has some light surface scuffs consistent with age and use. The price for this quality Senior Reichsforstamt Forestry Official’s Cutlass Sidearm with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 22177 (German daggers box)
£1,795.00
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*Original* WWII Waffen-SS Steel Belt Buckle. N 112. - N 112 The SS could trace its origins to several early Freikorps and Nazi Party formations, among them the Erhardt Naval Brigade, Der Stahlhelm, and most significantly the Sturmabteilung (SA), of which the SS was originally a subordinate organisation. In 1925, Hitler ordered the formation of a new bodyguard unit, the Schutzkommando (protection command). It was formed by Julius Schreck and included old Stoßtrupp members, Emil Maurice and Erhard Heiden. The only insignia was the swastika armband, usually homemade, except for the handful of men constituting the Stoßtrupp successor, the Schutzkommando, who continued the use of the Totenkopf pinned to cap or collar. That same year, the Schutzkommando was expanded to a national level. It was renamed successively the Sturmstaffel (storm squadron), and finally the Schutzstaffel (protection squadron), abbreviated to SS (on 9 November). The buckle measuring; 64mm x 48mm and in good overall condition-see images. See chapter seven of German Belt Buckles 1845-1945 by Peter Nash. The price includes UK delivery. N 112. (Drawers £395.00
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20th Century Hiatt & Co Birmingham British City Of London Police Presentation Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Truncheon With Presentation Plate 'City of London, Cyril F Lewis Chief Commoner Some Time Chairman of the Police Committee'. Sn 22227 - 22227 Formed in 1832, the City of London Police is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement within the City of London, England, including the Middle and Inner Temples. The force responsible for law enforcement within the remainder of the London region, outside the city, is the much larger Metropolitan Police, a separate organisation. This is an original lignum vitae tropical hardwood City of London Presentation Police Truncheon. It is 15” length. The wood is undamaged and has a deep grooved grip with rounded butt recessed for wrist strap. The butt of the grip is impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt & Co Bham (Birmingham)’. The staff is mounted with a white metal plate engraved ‘City of London, Cyril F Lewis Chief Commoner Some Time Chairman of the Police Committee'. The wood also has an impressed ‘Crown above CP (orGP)’ Government inspection mark. The price for this presentation piece worthy of further research regarding the named committee member includes UK delivery. Sn 22227
£275.00
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*As New 11.47 ft/lbs* Air Arms Pro Sport Walnut .22 Air Rifle with an ER 4-16x44 SFIR Scope. AI 588. - AI 588 The Pro Sport by Air Arms is quite often regarded as one of the best spring-powered air rifles available today. This rifle is an under-lever, but instead of the lever being out the front of the rifle, upsetting the balance, it's neatly recessed within the stock, keeping the balance nicely proportioned. Along with this revolutionary design, the Pro Sport has the tried and tested 'CD' trigger system for a crisp and clean let-off every time. An anti-bear trap system is built into the rifle, which prevents the rifle from firing when the cocking arm is open. The mechanism inside the Air Arms Pro-Sport slides on synthetic bearing material, which reduces friction in both firing and cocking. The overall Length is 1050mm, barrel Length 243mm. The previous owner found the rifle not to their liking and it appears relatively little used (if at all) as it still has the original swing tag in place. The metalwork *small mark to the tip of the barrel* and Walnut woodwork *small mark to the left-hand side fore below screw* are very good. The pistol grip cap is marked and will be addressed before sale. The rifle comes with an as new T-Eagle ER 4-16x44 SFIR Scope. The rifles loading & firing action work crisply firing at a respectable 11.47 ft/lbs. Serial No-182177. The price for this very original air rifle and scope includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. AI 588. £895.00
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**QUALITY**1837 Pair Of J. Tarratt London Gentleman’s 40 Bore Percussion Presentation Belt Pistols With Stock Plates Engraved `Presented To Oliver Powell By The Members Of The 1st Company Nassau Guards Brooklyn (New York USA) July 4th 1837'. Sn 22208 - 22208 Internet resources indicate the gunsmith J. Tarratt is listed in the "Dictionary of London Gunmakers 1350 - 1850" as marking his guns 'London' circa 1830 -1840. Frank Sellers' American Gunsmiths lists Tarratt as an unlocated maker of half stock percussion guns in the USA, with markings of either J. Tarratt or J. Tarratt & Sons indicating that he emigrated to America during his working life). This is an excellent pair of Gentleman’s percussion belt pistols by J. Tarratt London. They have 5 ½” sighted octagonal steel barrels, original undamaged walnut grips with chequered panel grips, steel trigger guards, Dolphin hammers, belt bars and captive ram rods. The top of each grip have void German Silver escutcheons inlaid & one side of each grip are mounted with curved white metal plates engraved `Presented To Oliver Powell By The Members Of The 1st Company Nassau Guards Brooklyn July 4th 1837'. The Pistol’s German Silver actions and frames have foliate tooled decoration. The German Silver butt caps of each pistol have hinged traps. The top of each action is signed by the maker ‘J. Tarratt’ and the top barrel flats ‘London’. The barrel’s smooth bores are clean. Their cocking and firing actions are crisp. The price for this pair of pistols worthy of further research regarding the Regiment and the named presentation recipient includes UK delivery. NB as antique percussion weapons no licence is required to own these pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22208 (drawers office)
£1,875.00
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*Original* Unissued Heer M40 BeVo Breast Eagle. N 113. - N 113 An original unissued example of a Heer (Army) M40 breast eagle as worn by Enlisted Men and Non-Commissioned Officers. Constructed in flat woven BeVo-Weave (From the BeVo-Wuppertal cloth factory), this unissued eagle would be perfect for a uniform restoration, or simply as it is in a display frame. The M40 uniform was the first design change in the standard army uniform. It differed from the M36 only in the substitution of feldgrau for the bottle green collar and shoulder straps, which began to be phased out in 1938/39, though most combat examples show this variation appearing in 1940, hence the unofficial M40 pattern. These pale green coloured eagle examples were issued in 1940, they were intended to be worn above the right breast pocket on M40, M41, M42, M43 and M44 field blouses. This excellent example comes in a glass fronted display frame. The price includes UK delivery. N 113. (Misc Drawer) £175.00
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**FACTORY NICKEL PLATED**American Wild West Remington Elliot’s 1865 Patent .41 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Over & Under Double Barrelled Derringer. Sn 22216 - 22216 The design of the Remington double derringer was little changed by Remington during a production run of nearly 70 years. This is an excellent, original, fully functioning example. The pistol has two 3" barrels set over & under and measures 5" overall making it easy to conceal and therefore popular with period Wild West Gamblers. The top of the barrel rib is stamped 'E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION N.Y.' & 'ELLIOTS PATENT DEC 12 1865'. The underside of the bottom barrel is numbered '168'. It has a sheathed trigger & undamaged wood grips. The pistol retains most of its original factory nickel plated finish. The barrels rifled bores are clean and its loading cocking and firing actions work crisply. Often the hinges on these derringers are found with cracks, our examples’ hinge has no cracks. The price for this iconic piece of American Wild West history includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22216
£895.00
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action .32 Calibre Saddle Carbine With Nickel Plated, Hunting Game In The Field Scenes Action, Full Length Tube Magazine & Saddle Ring**UK/EU 2024 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 22140 - 22140 The Winchester Model 1892 incorporates a much-stronger Browning action that was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also a much-lighter rifle than the 1873 model. This is a .32 Calibre Winchester Model 1892 lever action saddle carbine. The rifle has a 19 ¾” round steel barrel & measures 36 ¾” overall. The breech tang is marked ‘ Winchester’. The nickel plated action has Hunting Game In The Field Scenes & foliate decoration featuring, Stag, Hare and Fox. The nickel finish has areas of rubbing. The action is also engraved ‘Winchester Model 1892’. The carbine has all original Walnut woodwork which knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age & use. One side of the shoulder stock is inset with disc "Winchester Repeating Arms Co". The blued barrel is without fore and rear sights. There are no Winchester marks on the barrel. The gun is serial number ‘11524’ which is stamped on the action. The carbine has a steel butt plate, saddle ring and full length tube magazine. Deactivated to UK / EU Specification in 2024 its lever, hammer & trigger move. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 22140
£575.00
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**ORNATE**Early 19th Century North African / Turkish Ottoman / Moroccan/ Arabic 22 Bore Snaphance Or Snaphaunce Lock Musket With Decorated Furniture & Ram Rod. Sn 22137 - 22137 A snaphance or snaphaunce is a type of lock for firing a gun or is a gun using that mechanism. The name is Dutch in origin but the mechanism cannot be attributed to the Netherlands with certainty. It is the mechanical progression of the wheellock firing mechanism, and along with the miquelet lock and dog lock are predecessors of the flintlock mechanism. It fires from a flint struck against a striker plate above a steel pan to ignite the priming powder which fires the gun. Examples of this firearm can be found through Europe, Turkey, North Africa, and the Middle East. The muzzle loading weapons were generally handmade weapons, and consequently they widely varied in their construction. They were seen as very personal weapons, and unlike the typical military weapons of the time which were very plain and utilitarian, the weapons tended to be well crafted and were usually intricately decorated. They usually had very long barrels. 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 weapon 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. This is an early 19th century Snaphance or Snaphaunce lock musket. It measures 5 Feet 2 Inches overall length. It has a 49”round steel barrel which is approx. 22 Bore. The bore has heavy staining and residue consistent with age. The barrel has a small blade fore sight and notched block rear sight. The musket has a full stock, the woodwork has silver decorated panels and stud work decoration, brass trigger guard with silver overlay and multi sheet decorated silver barrel bands. One side of the stock is mounted with colourful glass jewels. The musket has a steel ram rod stuck firmly in place (to avoid possible damage we have not attempted to remove it). The weapon has the wear and patina to be expected of a native weapon of its age. As is common with these weapons the action does not cock and dry fire but the hammer and trigger move. Due to size delivery of this item will be by arrangement, at cost & within the UK only. NB As an antique muzzle loading musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22137
£625.00
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Napoleonic Wars Era, c.1810, British Army Sergeant’s Spontoon. Sn - 22161 The spontoon was carried by a Sergeant in the British Army as a weapon of defence, and a symbol of discipline and authority. The long wooden shaft with a steel spear point was intended for use in protecting the regimental colours (King’s Colour and Regimental Colour) from being attacked and captured. The honour of guarding the colours was usually given to meritorious Sergeants, one or more of whom would accompany the Ensigns or junior Lieutenants to form a Colour Party. The regulation spontoon was around 7 to 9 feet in length and was in common use from the mid-17th to early 19th century. The short cross bar was to keep the blade from penetrating too deeply into the body of an enemy. In defence, it had a long reach and was of use when infantry had to repel cavalry. As muskets replaced pikes of earlier centuries, the spontoon became a symbol of authority and discipline. It was carried by Battalion Company Sergeants. This is a Napoleonic Wars era British army sergeants spontoon circa 1810. The Spontoon has an overall length of 83 inches with a iron head. The double edged blade measures 10 inches long with a 4 ½ inch cross guard and an overall length of 25 inches including the two attaching straps. The two strap are held onto the shaft by 3 screws on each side. The shaft is undamaged and the metal has a nice even patina. Due to the size of this item delivery will be by arrangement and within the UK mainland only. Sn 22161 £895.00
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Late 1800’s American Hopkins & Allen Manufacturing Company USA Factory Nickel Plated 1871 Patent ‘SPORT’.32 Rim Fire 5 Shot Single Action Pocket Revolver. Sn 22221 - 22221 This ‘SPORT’ model revolver is one of many revolvers based on S&W and Colt Patents produced in the 1860’s through to the late 1870s with dynamic or quirky names to attract sales. This revolver was most likely made by Hopkins and Allen who were a Norwich Connecticut based American arms manufacturing company and were responsible for making many of these revolvers with dynamic names (Hopkins & Allen Arms Company were a U.S firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut that was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. The Hopkins brothers ran the day-to-day operations of the company until it went bankrupt in 1916 and was subsequently bought by Marlin-Rockwell). The metal work’s original factory nickel plating is worn in several places and has small areas of pitting but no rust. It has a 2 ¾” octagonal steel barrel (7 ¼” overall). The rifled bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. The top of the cylinder frame is crisply marked 'SPORT'. There are no manufacturer or patent details. It has a concealed, shrouded trigger & blade fore sight. The undamaged period gutta percha hard rubber grips have chequered panels and rosette roundels. The single action only firing action works as it should. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre revolver no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22221 (drawers office)
£475.00
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Hopkins & Allen Manufacturing Company USA 1871 Patent ‘BLUE JACKET No 2’ .32 Rim Fire Calibre Factory Nickel Plated 5 Shot Single Action Revolver. Sn 22218 - 22218 Hopkins & Allen Arms Company were a U.S firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut that was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. The Hopkins brothers ran the day-to-day operations of the company until it went bankrupt in 1916 and was subsequently bought by Marlin-Rockwell. Known as the ‘Blue Jacket No2 ’ Model, this revolver is one of many revolvers based on S&W and Colt Patents produced in the 1860’s through to the late 1870s with dynamic or quirky names to attract sales. This is an original example of the ‘BLUE JACKET No 2’. It’s original factory nickel finish is worn in areas. It has a 2 ¾” round steel barrel (7” overall). The barrel’s bore is clean with crisp rifling. The knurled cylinder spigot can be removed for speed loading by depression of a steel lever on the frame. The underside of the barrel is numbered with what appears to be ‘1978’. The top of the frame is crisply marked 'Hopkins & Allen Mfg Co BLUE JACKET No2 Pat March 28 1871'. It has a sheathed trigger and original undamaged Walnut grips. The pistol has a blade fore sight and notched frame rear sight. The action is correctly single action only and crisp. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rim fire revolver no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22218 £395.00
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