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INERT DEACTIVATED. German WW2, 1944 Dated, 20 mm MK151/20 (20x82) Phosphorous Incendiary Trace Cannon Round. Sn - 22995
INERT DEACTIVATED. The MK151 canon was an important weapon fitted in German aircraft during WW2. The cannon was developed during the 1940s to replace the drum fed FFM 20mm cannon fitted to the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Originally developed in 15mm calibre it evolved into the 20 mm MK 151/20. This weapon proved very effective, being a belt fed gun. This is an inert German 20mm MK 151/20 (20x82) Phosphorous Incendiary Trace aircraft cannon round which retains most of its original finish. The steel cartridge case is percussion primed and retains most of its original lacquer. The round is headstamped wb (Hugo Schneider AG, Berlin-Koepenick) 146 44 (1944 date). The projectile has a copper driving band with much of its original dark blue finish including to the fuze with a 10mm high red band above the driving band indicating a tracer round. The round is fitted with the correct AZ 1526 alloy impact nose fuze which also retains most of its original dark blue painted finish. The fuze is stamped round the circumference wg 6 44 (1944 date) waffenampt AZ 1526. Both projectile and cartridge case have no cracks in the necks. The price 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 22995
£175.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. German WW2, 1944 Dated, 20 mm MK151/20 (20x82) Incendiary with Self Destruct Tracer Cannon Round. Sn - 22996
INERT DEACTIVATED. The MK151 canon was an important aircraft in German aircraft during WW2. The cannon was developed during the 1940s to replace the drum fed FFM 20mm cannon fitted to the Messerschmitt Bf 109. The cannon was originally developed in 15mm calibre and was developed as a 20 mm cannon called the MK 151/20. This weapon proved very effective, being a belt fed gun. This a German 20mm MK 151/20 (20x82) phosphorous incendiary tracer with self destruct aircraft cannon round which retains most of its original finish. The steel cartridge case is percussion primed and retains most of its original lacquer. The round is headstamped htg (Polte Armaturen- u. Maschinenfabriken AG, Duderstadt plant, Westphalia) 155 44 (1944 date). The projectile has a copper driving band and retains much of its original light blue finish including to the fuze and is stamped over the driving band dgl (Louis Siegel, Sonneberg in Thueringen) 27 45 (1945 date) waffenampt. There is a 10mm green band under the fuze indicating a self destruction element to the projectile. There is also a feint 10mm high red band above the driving band indicating a tracer round. The alloy impact nose fuze which retains much of its original light blue painted finish. The fuze is stamped round the circumference ouz (Weba, M.George Breitwieser, Oberramstadt) 08. The circumference of the projectile is stencilled in black xw 8 45 (1945 date). Both projectile and cartridge case have no cracks in the necks. The price 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 22996
£175.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, Victorian, British 9 Pounder RML (Rifled Muzzle Loading) Explosive Projectile with Brass Transit Plug. Sn - 22991
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a rare and original British Victorian period fired 9 pounder RML (rifled muzzle loading) explosive projectile. The 9-pounder 8 cwt Rifled Muzzle Loader was the field gun selected by the Royal Artillery in 1871 to replace the 12 pounder Armstrong gun. The gun was rifled using the system developed by William Palliser, in which studs protruding from the side of the shell engaged with three spiral grooves in the barrel. In 1874, a 6 cwt version was introduced for horse artillery and was later adopted for field artillery use. Ammunition took the form of shrapnel shell, case shot and common shell. The gun remained in front-line service with the Royal Artillery until its replacement in 1878. The gun remained in use with colonial forces until 1895 and saw action in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, the First Boer War of 1881 and the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882. A number were issued to British Artillery Volunteer units as late as 1901. This is a fired explosive projectile for the 9 pounder RML gun. The projectile has two rows of three copper driving studs and has cast in the base 9 Pr 12/2 R L (Royal Laboratories). The nose of the projectile is threaded with a taper thread for the GS series of tapered threaded fuzes and is fitted with a brass transit plug. The projectile is in excellent condition and no licence is required to possess inert rounds in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22991
£275.00

Two Volume Hardcover Set of W.M. Hawley's Japanese Swordsmiths. Both are First Editions, Copyrights 1966 & 1967. - BO 487
This is a scarce hardcover two-volume first edition set of W.M. Hawley's Japanese Swordsmiths, copyrights 1966 and 1967 in excellent condition. Both books measure about 6" x 8 1/2". Volume One goes to page 491 and Volume Two continues on to page 756. The volumes are in good condition with a split on the spine cover of volume 2. (illustrated). Both volumes have had little use and are tight in their binding. Volume 1 is Japanese Swordsmiths; 13,500 names used by about 12,000 swordsmiths from 700 to 1900 AD. Published 1966. Volume 2 is Japanese Swordsmiths; Supplemental lists of 4000 swordsmiths, steel and temper line characteristics of 2500 smiths, Glossary of 1000 sword terms, thirty pages of illustrations, numerous tables. Published 1967. The price for this rare two volume set includes U.K. delivery. BO 487
£275.00

**SOLD**5/11**The Sword and Sáme by Henri L. Joly and Inada Hogitaro. The translation of two books – The Sword book in Honcho Gunkiko and the Book of Sáme K!3; Hi Sei Gi. - BO 488
This a hard to find book The Sword and Sáme by Henri L. Joly and Inada Hogitaro and is the translation of two books, The Sword Book in Honcho Gunkiko and the Book of Sáme K!3; Hi Sei Gi, written by two men of very different status in the 18th century. This is hardback edition contains 225 illustrated pages and is a reprint of the 200 book limited edition published in 1913 by Henri L. Joly. The book includes the fold out Synoptical Table of the Nengo. The book is in excellent condition showing little signs of being read and was published by Holland Press in 1962. The price for this scarce book includes U.K. delivery. BO 488
£0.00

British WWI Period Leather Holster for the Webley .32 Semi Auto Pistol. - L 503
British WWI period Leather Holster for the Webley .32 Semi Auto Pistol. L 503 A very nice condition WW1 period brown leather holster for the Webley .32 semi automatic pistol which was developed by the company from 1908. The pistol was small and light and was carried by officers. The pistol was used by officers as a sidearm in the United Kingdom, and countries of the British Empire and the Commonwealth of Nations. The holster measures measuring; 5 1/2" across the flat top and 7 ½" down the side. The overall length from top corner to base is 9". The holster has a single belt loop 1 5/8” wide secured by a brass stud. The holster is in excellent condition and all stitching intact. The price includes UK delivery. L 503
£175.00

Webley & Scott, MINT, Early, Pre 1981, Boxed Webley Tempest .22 Calibre Air Pistol with Black Grips. - AI 813
The Webley Tempest was introduced by Webley & Scott in 1979 with production ending in 2005. The Tempest was designed as a smaller, pocket version of the Hurricane model that came out two years earlier. This is a near mint Boxed Webley Tempest .22 Calibre Air pistol complete with its original accessories. The pistol has undamaged black plastic grips and the black finish is unmarked including the words TEMPEST. Under the front of the frame in white is WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. This dates the pistol to before 1981 where the name tempest was changed to Webley tempest. The pistol is contained in the first early packing box 11.6 x 8.6 inches and is complete with the Webley & Scott buff safety label, allen key, care and maintenance sheet and a tin of RWS pellets. See Pages 173 to 184 of Webley Air Pistols by Bruce. The pistol has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. Price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. AI 813
£275.00

Post 1987 Webley Hurricane .22 Calibre Air Pistol. - AI 814
Production of the Webley Hurricane began in 1977. The pistols replaced the Webley Premier MK II. This is an excellent example of the Webley Hurricane .22 calibre Air Pistol. The body is marked WEBLEY HURRICANE on the sides and WEBLEY & SCOTT MADE IN ENGLAND together with F in a pent shape. The rearsight also has the numbers embossed in white dating the pistol to after 1987. The pistol is fitted with black chequered contoured target grips, safety catch, adjustable rear sight & shrouded blade foresight. The guns blueing and black finish is in excellent condition with little signs of use. The Pistol has an over lever action which has a strong spring and fires as it should. See page 238 of The Collector’s Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller. The price 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 814
£165.00

SOLD SOLD (30/10) INERT DEACTIVATED. RARE, Unfired WW2 Original 1944 Dated German 15 Round Service Pack Of 7.92x33 Ball Ammunition for MP44 Assault Rifle. Sn - 22787:19
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original and rare German WW2, 1944 dated service pack of 15 rounds of 7.92x33 Pistolenpatronen 43 m E. ball ammunition for MP44 assault rifle. The rounds have a steel cartridge case wwhich are headstamped St (steel) 2 44 (February 1944 date) Wa (Hasag, Hugo Schneider AG, Abteilung Lampenfabrik, Leipzig). The rounds are contained in a buff cardboard box with a white label wit a blue band on it. The label is stamped in black ink 15 Pistolenpatronen 43 m E. together with the date 1944 and Wa, the manufacturer Hasag. The rounds are fitted with a copper plated steel jacketed ball projectile. The primer annulus is blue. price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess these inert rounds in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The MP44 shown in the images in not included in the sale. Sn 22787:19
£0.00

Enfield 1867 Pattern, 1869 Dated, Bengal Light Cavalry Smoothbore Percussion Carbine. Sn 21829 - 21829
This is nice 1869 dated Enfield produced, Bombay Arsenal marked, Enfield Pattern 1858 Bengal Light Cavalry smoothbore percussion carbine. This was the last pattern percussion gun made for the Indian Government. The carbine has a barrel length of 21 inches with an overall length of 36 ¾ inches. The correct plain lockplate is stamped T with the Queens crown over VR 1868 (date), ENFIELD, the Indian army crowfoot over I acceptance stamps together with other acceptance stamps. The barrel is retained by 2 Baddeley barrel bands which have Enfield armoury stamps and a WD over a crowfoot and has a nice smooth finish. The carbine is fitted with a wide u notch rear sight, an Enfield type blade foresight, a saddle bar and ring which are ordnance stamped and a captive swivelling ramrod. The barrel carries Tower proof marks and retains much of its old blued finish. The .65 inch bore is smooth and has mild staining and residue due to age and service. The carbine has a nice original walnut stock with nice smooth woodwork and is stamped on the right hand side with an Enfield roundel R crown M ENFIELD and in the centre I over a crowfoot. (Royal Manufactory Enfield Indian mark over a WD crowfoot) and I (Class 1 weapon). The carbine has brass furniture with the correct brass screwed on fore end cap, two piece brass butt plate and steel saddle bar & ring. The saddle bar and ring carry ordnance stamps. The brass trigger guard is stamped WD a crowfoot E18. The carbines cocking & firing actions work crisply. All of the screws of eh gun carry the WD crowfoot. See RB 50 on page 9, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. This is a very nice and original Enfield made Pattern 1858 Bengal Light Cavalry carbine with all the original Enfield features and the price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading musket, no licence is required to own this musket in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21829
£1,095.00

**SOLD*29/10**RARE**ONE OF ONLY 2,315**1840 BENGAL PRESIDENCY CONTRACT**East India Company .65 Calibre 1840 Pattern Old Series Side Lock Percussion Cavalry Pistol. Sn 22830 - 22830
This is a rare East India Company .65’’ 1840 Pattern cavalry pistol having a 9" barrel and measuring 16” overall fitted with the early rounded Bakers 1819 style lock plate This pattern of pistol was an upgrade of the earlier Pattern 1819 flintlock pistol, produced as a percussion model with the same style lock using a percussion hammer and was known as the old series sidelock. In all other respects it was identical, it was a new made weapon using flintlock parts in store and not a conversion. Only 2,315 pistols were made in 1840 for issue in the Bombay presidency. No more pistols were ordered until 1843 and from then on production was of the New Series Sidelock. A quantity of these pistols were initially intended for issue to the H.M. 4th Light Dragoons then serving in the Bombay Presidency, however the regiment was called home. The first Bombay cavalry regiment to be issued this pistol were the 3rd Bombay Light cavalry who were re-equipped while serving in the Sind campaign under General Napier in 1842, the 4th carried and used them at the battle of Hyderabad. The next regiment to receive an issue was the 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry followed by the 1st Bombay Cavalry a Lancer regiment. During this period, it was normal practice to issue percussion arms first to regiments on active service. The pistol carries London viewing and proof marks on the barrel which has a nice smooth finish with a good patina. The pistol has a full walnut stock with regulation brass fittings with a lanyard ring to butt and captive swivel rammer hinged to muzzle. The bore has a nice smooth finish with only minor staining from service use. The stock has a nice smooth finish with a good colour. The wood has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age & service use and has a small inspection mark (illustrated in image 2). The pistol’s cocking & firing actions work crisply. This is one of very few known examples of this pattern of pistol. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion pistol, no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22830
£0.00

Webley Premier MK II, 1975-1977 .22 Calibre Air Pistol, Boxed with Instruction Leaflet. - AI 815
The Webley Premier MK II Air Pistol was produced between 1975 and 1977. This is a Webley Premier mark II .22 air pistol is in excellent condition showing little signs of use. The air pistol is contained in its original manufacturers box complete with the green instruction leaflet. The air pistol is undamaged with original finish and undamaged black plastic grips with embossed Webley logos. The right hand side of the cylinder has its original manufacturer's identification label WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD PREMIER MK.II MADE IN ENGLAND. The front of the cylinder is stamped with serial number 190. The pistol has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The original cardboard box is in good condition with no rips or tears. See pages 133 - 144 of Bruce's book Webley Air Pistols). The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. The price includes U.K. delivery. AI 815
£275.00
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