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SOLD SOLD (13/02) **MINT BORE** Crimean War Era** 1856 Dated, Tower Enfield, 2nd Pattern 1853, 3 Band .577 Percussion Calibre Rifle. Sn - 23230:4
This is a nice Crimean War era Tower, 2nd Pattern 1853, 3 Band percussion rifle that was produced from 1855 to 1858, being replaced by the Third model. The 2nd pattern is distinctive in having the solid barrel bands retained by spring clips inletted into the stock. The 1st, 3rd and 4th models al had screw clamping barrel bands. The barrel bands bear tower proofs. The double lined lock plate is stamped With Queens Crown VR (Victoria Regina) TOWER 1856 (date) and two tower inspection marks. The rifle is complete with its 1000 yards ladder rear sight, block and blade fore sight, sling swivels and cleaning rod. The rifle retains all of its original brass butt plate, fore end block and trigger guard with extended tang. The fore end cap is the correct brass one retained by two rivets to the stock. The barrel retains most of its blued finish with a mint bore and crisp rifling. The barrel is profusely stamped with Tower proof marks near the breech The cocking and firing actions are crisp and the woodwork is in good condition with only the minor marks from service use. The top of the brass butt plate is stamped with the rack number 224 and the rear of the stock is stamped PIMLICO 1862 in a roundel and 2 indicating this rifle was refurbished after active service at Pimlico in 1862 and later issued to reserved regiments. The rifle measures 55 ½” long with a 39” barrel. See 69page 50, item 48 in British Military Longarms 1815-1865 by D.W.Bailey for a full description and Section A, Muzzle Loading Arms items RB 33 in Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23230:4
£0.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. WW2, 1940 Dated, Mills No 36M MK1, Hand Grenade. Sn 23230:5 - 23230:5
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an excellent, WW2, 1940 dated Mills No.36M MK 1,. The 36M refers to the pattern of Grenade 36 M originally 'Mesopotania' and the fact they were waterproofed. The cast iron body retains its original brown varnished finish and retains the green band round the middle for Amatol and red crosses near the top for a filled grenade. The alloy base plug has cast into it No 36 M Mk1 40 (1940 date) Z (zinc alloy) and is screwed for a rifle grenade base plate. The grenade is fitted with an alloy filling plug. The fly off lever is stamped B&K. See pages 111-119 in ‘GRENADE’ British & Commonwealth Hand & Rifle Grenades by Rick Landers. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23230:5
£295.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. RARE, Original Paint, Early WW1, July 1916 Dated, No5 MK 1 'Centre Cast & Lathe Finished' First Pattern Mills Hand Grenade by M M Co (Mills Munitions). Sn 23230:6 - 23230:6
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a scarce and early example of the first type centre cast, lathe turned No5 MK 1 Mills hand grenade by the inventors company, Mills Munitions based at 102, Bridge Street West, Birmingham. The grenade retains its original white painted band round the circumference and a slight trace of red paint under the brass filling plug. The cast iron body has centre cast line directly under the brass filling plug as opposed to the slightly later ones where the casting line under the filling plug was omitted. The grenade was lathe finished after being cast and this gave it a very smooth and uniform finish which was labour intensive and was soon stopped. As a result the segmentation on these early grenades is markedly more defined than on later grenades. The recessed brass base plug is stamped NO5 MK1 mills patents 7/16 (July 1916) M M Co B’HAM (Mills Munitions 102, Bridge Street West, Birmingham). The grenade has the original first type fly off lever with the small ring attached to the safety split pin. The grenade has the first pattern firing pin without the slit to aid combustion of the primer. This is a scarce, original and nicely marked early WW1 1st pattern Number 5 mark 1 Mills hand grenade by the inventors company. See pages 41-46, ‘GRENADE’ British & Commonwealth Hand & Rifle Grenades by Rick Landers. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess inert grenades in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23230:6
£595.00

Russian, WW2, 1944 Dated M1910 Maxim Machine Gun. **2009 UK DEACTIVATION STRIPS COCKS & DRY FIRES** Sn - 23231:1
This is a 1944 dated, WWII Russian Maxim model 1910 Machine gun on its Sokolov wheeled carriage. The gun was introduced into service with the Russian government in 1910 and was used through the First and Second World War. This machine gun is complete with its snow hopper used for putting snow into the cooling jacket in winter weather when water was frozen. The Maxim is mounted on the Sokolov folding wheeled carriage which can give the gun a 360 degree traverse. The gun and carriage retains all of the original green painted finish and the steel rimmed wooden wheels are in excellent condition. the gun retains its original bullet shield which hooks on vertically with slots to sight the gun. The gun was deactivated in November 2009 and it cocks, strips and dry fires as it should. Deactivated to UK specification in2009, the weapon strips, cocks & dry fires, the magazine feed can be removed and the top hatch lifts. In an Ironic twist, Ukrainian forces are now using Maxim M 1910 machine guns against Russia forces in the current ongoing conflict. The price for this Maxin M1910 machine gun includes deactivation certificate. UK mainland delivery is by arrangement and at cost. Sn 23231:1
£1,750.00

All-in Fighting by W.E. Fairbairn, 1942 First Edition. - BO 496
This is a first edition of 1942 of All-in Fighting by W.E. Fairbairn which was published in 1942. The hard cover book is in good condition. The book has its original orange cloth, spine lettered in red, red title panel on front board and illustrated dust jacket. The book is illustrated with many line drawings illustrating his techniques. The author, Lieutenant Colonel William Ewart Fairbairn was in charge of the Shanghai Municipal Police Riot Squad and was their chief instructor in self-defence. He was the first foreigner living outside of Japan to be awarded a black belt degree by the Kodokan Jiu-Jitsu University, Tokyo. He also co-designed the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, instructions for the use of which are contained in this manual. The book is introduced “The majority of the methods shown are drastic in the extreme. In contrast to judo, they recognise no accepted rules. They are not intended to provide amusement for all-in wrestling spectators, but for use in these dangerous times as part of national preparedness against our enemies". The price for this scarce original first edition book includes U.K. delivery. BO 496
£375.00

WW2, 1942 Dated Bren Mk I .303 Calibre Light Machine Gun By Enfield. Matching Barrel**2003 UK DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 23231:2 - 23231:2
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. This is an excellent British WW2, 1942 dated .303 Calibre MK I Bren light machine gun made by the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield. The left side of its receiver is stamped Mk I ED (the Enfield monogram) 1942 (date). The Bren gun is fitted with the folding cocking lever and has the drum elevation rear sight. The Bren gun is complete with its folding bi pod, adjustable rear sight & original box magazine. The gun has excellent wood work and the metal retains much of its original blued finish. The weapon has serial number U 8930 stamped on the top of the breach and also on the barrel change lever. The gun was deactivated to UK specification in 2003, it cocks and dry fires & the magazine can be removed. The price includes the 2003 UK deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23231:2
£1,250.00

**RARE, ORIGINAL, STERILE** WW2 British Commando/ SOE / Special Forces Smatchet & Scabbard. Sn 23250 - 23250
In many respects the WW2 British Special Forces Smatchet is one of the most mysterious British issue knives of the period. Its development appears to have been around the same time as the F-S Commando dagger i.e. 1940-41. The Smatchet is listed as equipment issued to Commandos for D-day and are attributed as being used by the Special Operation Executive (SOE). While some examples bear War Dept Broad arrows no examples have been found bearing manufacturer's names (see pages 234 to 237 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). Illustrated in image 1 is a copy of a period photograph of members of SOE Force 136 with Smatchet (see page 235 plate 14.14 of Flook’s book). This rare, original example of the Smatchet is clean and undamaged. It has the correct large, heavy, leaf shaped blued steel blade 10 ½” in length and is sharp with no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is just under 2 ¾” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The hilt has undamaged wood scales secured by large rivets, oval blued steel cross guard and correct alloy pommel holed for wrist cord. The pommel is fitted with leather lace wrist cord. As is common with special forces weapons this smatchet is sterile having no manufacturer or WD marks. Its original open top scabbard is leather over wood former. The leather and stitching are clean and intact. The throat is fitted with a leather retaining strap with press stud fastener and the rear has a riveted belt loop. The price for this rare piece of WW2 Special Forces Equipment includes UK delivery. Sn 23250 (FS box)
£1,200.00

WW1 British Gas Warfare Patrol (G.W.P) Marked 1918 Pattern MK II Brodie Trench Helmet With Brodie Ink Stamped Original Oil Cloth Sweat Band Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 23251 - 23251
British army Gas warfare patrols during World War I involved soldiers operating in environments heavily contaminated by chemical agents, necessitating specialized equipment, rigorous training, and the development of new tactical procedures. These patrols were common on the Western Front, particularly from 1916 onwards as gas attacks evolved from sporadic, wind-dependent releases to more systematic, artillery-delivered barrages. GWP’s were used to monitor the effects of a gas cloud on enemy lines, take prisoners, and destroy enemy positions, particularly during "cloud gas" attacks. This is an original WW1 MK II War Office 1918 Pattern British Brodie Steel helmet to a ‘GWP’ with correct rolled rim. It has its original textured olive paint & correct small central copper rivet at the crown. The chin strap bales are attached with correct split pins & are fitted with original brown leather chinstrap with buckle (some service wear to the leather). The helmet has its original black oilcloth liner with clear red ink 'Brodie' manufacturer's stamp and padded crown. There are no visible maker / size marks often found on the inner rim but they may be present under the paint. The inner rim has original white paint unit designation ‘G.W.P’ (Gas Warfare Patrol). The helmet is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23251
£475.00

WW1 German M16 Combat Helmet By ‘ET’ (Eisenhuttenwerk AG, Thale Harz) With Original Olive Green / Brown Hue Camouflage Paint & Original Padded Liner. Sn 23252 - 23252
WW1 M16 /17 German camouflage combat helmets had many paint design variants (see pages 46-95 of Helmets of the First War By Haselgrove & Radovic). This original WW1 German M16 Combat helmet is as found & has not been messed with. It has its original olive green / brown hue camouflage paint. It has no dents and even patina. All rivets are in place and it has the correct chin strap lugs (strap absent). The helmet retains its original leather headband liner with cloth pads stuffed with horsehair. The helmet is manufacturer and size stamped on the inner rim ‘ET66’ which is Eisenhuttenwerk AG, Thale Harz UK size 8 ¼. The price for this WW1 helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 23252
£675.00

**SOLD**25/2**WW2 Era U.S Thompson M1 Auto Ordnance Corp .45 ACP Calibre Sub Machine Gun With U.S Army 30 Round Stick Magazine**UK 2008 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 23231:3 - 23231:3
This is an original WW2 era, U.S Army Thompson M1A1 SMG. It is an excellent example and its original wood stock, pistol grip and fore stock are all undamaged as is its metal work. The weapon is crisply stamped 'Auto -Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.’ and 'Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 M1’. The weapon is serial number 153198. The top of the frame is stamped with the Thompson trademark. The Thompson has open combat sights. It is complete with an original stick magazine marked with ‘Co’ within roundel and ‘U.S (army) 30 Cartridge Cal .45’. The weapon is fitted with sling swivels and has steel butt plate with trap. Deactivated to UK specification in 2008 the weapon’s trigger moves, the slide moves place and the magazine can be removed. The price for this iconic WW2 SMG includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23231:3
£0.00

**SIEGE OF MALTA CAMOUFLAGE**British WW2 Tommy Combat Helmet With Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 23259 - 23259
The Siege of Malta in World War II was a military campaign in the Mediterranean Theatre. From June 1940 to November 1942, the fight for the control of the strategically important island of the British Crown Colony of Malta pitted the air and naval forces of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany against the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy. The opening of a new front in North Africa in June 1940 increased Malta's already considerable value. British air and sea forces based on the island could attack Axis ships transporting vital supplies and reinforcements from Europe; Churchill called the island an "unsinkable aircraft carrier". General Erwin Rommel, in de facto field command of Axis forces in North Africa, recognised its importance quickly. In May 1941, he warned that "Without Malta the Axis will end by losing control of North Africa". The Axis resolved to bomb or starve Malta into submission, by attacking its ports, towns, cities, and Allied shipping supplying the island. Malta was one of the most intensively bombed areas during the war. The Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) flew a total of 3,000 bombing raids, dropping 6,700 tons of bombs on the Grand Harbour area alone, over a period of two years in an effort to destroy RAF defences and the ports. Success would have made possible a combined German–Italian amphibious landing (Operation Herkules) supported by German airborne forces, but this did not happen. In the event, Allied convoys were able to supply and reinforce Malta, while the RAF defended its airspace, though at great cost in materiel and lives. In November 1942 the Axis lost the Second Battle of El Alamein, and the Allies landed forces in Vichy French Morocco and Algeria under Operation Torch. The Axis diverted their forces to the Battle of Tunisia, and attacks on Malta were rapidly reduced. The siege effectively ended in November 1942. In December 1942, air and sea forces operating from Malta went over to the offensive. By May 1943, they had sunk 230 Axis ships in 164 days, the highest Allied sinking rate of the war. The Allied victory in Malta played a major role in the eventual Allied success in North Africa. This is an excellent, original, WW2 steel 'Tommy' Combat helmet. This helmet has all of its original rough texture green and sand section colour camo paint as used in the Siege of Malta. The helmet has no dents. The rim has no visible date or maker marks but they may be present under the paint. It has its original oil cloth sweat band liner, chin strap bales & elasticated webbing chinstrap with buckle all of which are intact. The helmet is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23259
£395.00

WW2 Japanese Officer's Shin-Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘Seki Ju Kane Matsu Kazu Nori Saku’, Showa Arsenal Blossom Stamp, Officer’s Rank Tassel Scabbard With Leather Field Combat Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 23255 - 23255
An original WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword. The tang is signed on one side with crisp Smith’s name in Japanese script characters. The signature has been translated and the sword assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His hand written notes accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Shin Gunto Army Officer’s sword with good condition leather cover on scabbard. In un-touched condition / original with a blade just under 27” cutting edge. Blade has Nakerishimei signature by a seki arsenal signature specialist inscribed ‘Seki Ju Kane Matsu Kazu Nori Saku’ with a showa blossom arsenal stamp (made after 1938). The Hamon is typical mino / seki in gunome midare with nioi crystals. Low temperature forging quenched in oil. See John Slough Swordsmiths of Japan page 80 for reference and oshigata. Made Medium to high grade Showa To. See Markus Sesko swordsmiths of japan 1st Vol A to K page 350 for reference. 2 men listed. I think this is second listing Kazu Nori Showa showa period 1926-1945. Real name Kane Matsu Kazu Ichi. He signed using combination of his personal name & his art name. He was born 1894 & died 9th December 1944”. The notes contain a photocopy image of a rubbing of the blade with translation of the signature. The dark binding over the shagreen handle is complete and intact and all the fittings are original, correct and present (illustrated). The sarute loop is fitted with Officers rank tassel cord. The hilt’s scabbard retaining catch functions as it should. The field combat cover of the scabbard is clean and undamaged. Overall length of the sword is 37 ½”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23255
£1,675.00
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