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WW1, Imperial German, Mauser G98, 7.92mm Calibre, Nickel Plated Parade/Ceremonial Infantry Rifle. **EU 2024 DEACTIVATION**. - D 5980
This is an excellent WW1 ceremonial/ parade nickel plated Imperial German Army G98 infantry rifle. The nickel plating is old and dulled with age giving it a pleasing appearance. The rifle has all of its original woodwork and metalwork with a steel butt plate. The walnut stock has an old polished finish to it with just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. Due to the rifle being nickel plated, the stampings are feint with the preparation for nickel plating but at the top of the breech can be seen E U (ERFURT) and below that the number 1 which was part of the date. The rifle has a block & blade foresight, adjustable rear sight, bayonet slide, cleaning rod & both sling swivels. The rifle is serial number 1157. The left side of the butt has a regimental disc which is stamped 74LT (74 Infantry (1st Hanover) Regiment) 3.26. The rifle was deactivated to EU specification in 2024 and the bolt moves and locks. The price for this scarce ceremonial/parade rifle includes the deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 5980
£895.00

*RARE* WWI 1916 2nd Pattern Imperial German Mauser 98/05 'Butcher Bayonet' By J. Corts Sohn of Remscheid. 21536. - 21536
A 1916 German Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser 'Butcher' bayonet. This is a very nice condition original Imperial German Pattern 1898/05 'butcher' bayonet and scabbard for the Gew. 98 Mauser Rifle. This is the later model with a trimmed muzzle ring and fitted with a flash guard. It has the rare makers mark of ‘J.CORTS SJ REMSGHEID’ on one side of the ricasso. This bayonet also has the crown over "W16" on the back edge of the blade. The pommel has two small inspection marks. The blade is clean and the grips are the original 9 grooves and show normal use marks. The steel scabbard is also original and in good order with just a couple of very minor dents as to be expected. See image 267 in The Bayonet Book by Watts and White for reference. The price for this nicely marked bayonet and scabbard includes UK delivery. 21536. (Box 2)
£295.00

British ‘1903’ Pattern Bayonet Converted from ‘P1888’ Dated ‘9/05’. 21538. - 21538
The ‘P1903’ design combined the ‘P1888’ blade and cross piece with a new pommel design. Many 1903 patter bayonets are actually P1888 bayonets that have been converted. This bayonet is a good example of a converted 1888 (dated 1903 onwards). The blade length is 30cm and is double edged. On side is stamped with ‘EFD’ (Enfield) the Broad Arrow, bend mark and other numerous inspection stamps, ‘9/05’ (manufacture September 1905) ‘1903’. The pommel is marked ‘W.L.D. C.C 35’. The press-stud locking mechanism works well. The wooden grip scales are in good condition with age related marks. The leather scabbard has age related marks, the stitching and metalwork are in good order. See Skennerton, item B230, pages 181 & 182 for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 21538. (Box 3)
£295.00

WWII German M98 Fireman’s Dress Bayonet Marked Solingen Scabbard and Leather Frog. 21498. - 21498
This is an original Nazi Fireman's dress bayonet and scabbard. The basic design is taken from the standard military dress bayonet but is without the rifle mortise and stud button (see 'German Clamshells' book pages 125 - 131 by Gary L. Walker and R. J. Weinand). The cross guard is lengthened to give a re curve appearance. It has a clean polished 9 ¾” blade with fullers *light age related staining*. The blade is crisply marked with Solingen and has its original leather hilt washer. It has undamaged chequered grips secured with two rivets. The hilt and cross guard are chrome plated. The chrome plating has some small areas of wear consistent with age. It comes with the correct scabbard which is free of dents and a leather frog (stitching in good order). The scabbard retains the majority of its original black paint finish and has the correct fixed frog bar *slight play*. The price includes UK delivery. 21498. (Box 2)
£175.00

*Private Purchase* German WWI Trench Knife with Stag Horn Grips. ED 2685. - ED 2685
A private purchase German WWI trench knife (a trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War) with a stunning horn grip *minor damage to horn near base of grip as seen in image 2* and ‘S’ shaped quillon above ferrule and below pommel which appear to be German silver, as do the scabbard mounts on the leather scabbard. The single edged blade is 11 ¾ cm long (23 ½ cm overall). See ‘German Combat Knives 1914-1945’ pages 9-26 by Christian Mery for similar examples. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2685. (German Trench Knives)
£345.00

*Un-issued* Thick Leather Adjustable Sword Frog for Saddle Equipment. 20191. - 20191
The word frog relating to swords/bayonets etc is thought to be an adaptation from the Portuguese word froco. This un-issued thick tan leather sword frog is in excellent un-used condition. The leather stitching and brass coloured buckles and studs are in perfect condition. Measuring 6” and adjustable the saddle mounted sword carrier was generally used only by officers. The price includes UK delivery. 20191.
£195.00

Original WWII German Leather Mauser/Walther PP Holster with D.R.G.M. Stamp. L 271. - L 271
The acronym D.R.G.M. with or without punctuation stands for Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster, meaning that the design or function of an item was officially registered inside all of the Germany states and not only locally registered as it was the case before the introduction of centralised registration. In excellent condition this supple leather holster with magazine holder is clearly stamped ‘D.R.G.M’ above the Third Reich Eagle above Swastika beneath the flap. The stitching and brass stud are in excellent order and the leather has an excellent aged patina. Measuring: Height; 17 1/2 cm. Flap width; 13 1/2 cm. The price is for the holster only and includes UK delivery. L 271. (German Holsters)
£375.00

Original German WWI Automatic Pistol Pebbled Leather Holster with Magazine Pouch. L 272. - L 272
Made from thick pebbled leather with belt loop to the rear and magazine holder this WWI holster would have been used with a small automatic pistol such as a Mauser or Beholla pistol. The flap and fixing strap are in very good order, as is the stitching and the metal studs. The pebbled affect leather has been made smooth by use over the years in parts which gives the holster a very nice patina. Measurements; Height; 17cm, Flap width; 12.5 cm. The price for this original WWI leather holster includes UK delivery. L 272. (German Holsters)
£375.00

**MINT BORE**English 1799-1833 T. (Theophilus) Richards Birmingham Flintlock Traveling Pocket Pistol With 50 Bore Screw Off Cannon Barrel. Sn 21393:59 - 21393:59
This is an excellent flintlock pistol. It is 7 ¾” overall length with 2 ¼”, turn off cannon barrel. The barrel’s smoothbore is near mint clean & bright. The underside of the action and barrel have crisp black powder proofs / inspection marks. The action has foliate engraved decoration & scrolling banner signed ‘T. Richards’ (most likely Theophilus (Theop's) Richards a quality English Gun maker & Silver gun furniture maker located at various premises on High Street Birmingham between 1799-1833. Between 1818 & 1833 his premises were known as 'The Royal Patent Waterproof Gun Manufactory' where patents for waterproof locks fashionable in the day were produced. Two Theophilus Richards are recorded. One the Father of the renowned gunmaker William Wesley Richards, the other his elder Brother, see page 50 of English Gunmakers By Bailey & Nie). The cocking and firing mechanisms work crisply. The original stock is undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:59
£675.00

C1830 Liege Belgium 54 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Rifled Barrel, Folding Concealed Trigger & Hinged Patch Box. Sn 21393:60 - 21393:60
This is a nice percussion pocket pistol made in Liege Belgium C1830. The pistol’s action has foliate engraved decoration. The barrel and action have Liege proof / inspection marks (illustrated). The pistol measures 6” overall & has a just over 2” turn off barrel ( the muzzle is slotted for tool to assist barrel removal, we do not have the tool). The barrel’s rifled bore has just staining consistent with age & use. It has a concealed folding trigger & undamaged bag shaped ebony grip which has a patch box at the butt. The hinged lid of the box has foliate engraved decoration. Its cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own this antique percussion pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:60
£395.00

WWII British No5 MkI Bayonet and No5 MkI Scabbard by Wilkinson. 21543. - 21543
This is a very good wartime No5 bayonet by Wilkinson (When Henry Nock died in 1804, he left the company to his foreman and adopted son-in-law, James Wilkinson when James's son Henry Wilkinson joined the company it was renamed James Wilkinson & Son (also known as simply Wilkinson & Son). It became the Wilkinson Sword Company in 1891) and carries their wartime code of ‘S294 & W.S.C’ to the blade which is in good polished condition. The blade, metalwork and grips are in excellent order- the grips have minor signs of use related wear *see images*. See Skennerton item B293 pages 238 & 241. The scabbard is the early No5 MkI with steel mouthpiece and is virtually unmarked retaining the majority of its paint. A lovely WWII example in excellent condition, the price includes UK delivery. 21543. (Box 3)
£345.00

*Scarce* WWI German Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser ‘Sawback/ 'Butcher' Bayonet by H. Mundlos & Co Magdeburg and Steel Scabbard. 21544. - 21544
This is a scarce version of the S98/05 saw back ‘Seitengewehr’ bayonet, made by H. Mundlos & Co Magdeburg and is marked to the blade with their name . The blade is good with some age related staining. The‘Seitengewehr’ was issued to NCO’s of the foot artillery and it also replaced the 98/02 bayonet used by the Pioneers. Blade length; 368 mm – 501 mm overall. The spine and pommel have the Kaisers Imperial mark. The wooden grips are held with two pins and are very good order. These saw back versions are not common as they were made in smaller numbers initially, and most had their saw backs removed after Britain condemned them as barbarous. The scabbard is the steel version with frog stud retaining the majority of its colour. See page 124 item No 270 of Watts & White ‘The Bayonet Book’ for similar. The price includes UK delivery. 21544. (Box 2)
£475.00
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