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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 02/04) Original, 19th Century Oriental Cast Brass 15 Bore Lantaka Merchant Ship Defence Deck Cannon With Later 3 Wheeled Wooden Carriage / Display Stand. Sn 23363 - 23363
Lantaka were a type of cannon mounted on merchant vessels travelling the waterways of Malay Archipelago in the 1800’s. Their use was greatest in precolonial South East Asia especially in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The guns were used to defend against pirates. Many of these beautiful guns were mounted on swivels and were known as swivel guns. Small examples could be mounted in rigging and be fired hand held by Ship’s crew. This is an original 19th Century Cast brass Lantaka Swivel Deck Cannon. It is 19 ¾” overall length . It is 15 bore at the muzzle opening. It has a 2 ¼” long conical spike with curved arms secured to the barrel by lugs either side of the barrel. The spike is intact and has no damage. The cannon barrel has a flared ornate muzzle. The barrel has fixed sights which are incorporated into the cast design which features stylised foliate motifs within panels designs and cast stylised sea serpents. Its aiming handle is hollow for adding an additional wood handle to assist aiming. The barrel is open and it has its original open touch hole. The bore has staining and residue to be expected. The Lantaka is complete with a later attractive, ornately hand carved well made 3 wooden wheeled wood carriage / display stand which is 21” length x 4 ¾” height x 5” wide at its broadest. The top of the stand is holed and fits the cannon’s spike snugly and allows the barrel to swivel freely. The wooden wheels rotate freely and the wood has just age related knocks and bumps. The Lantaka itself weighs 5.520 Kg. The stand weighs 2.640 Kg. The price for this attractive Lantaka with later stand which would make a superb display / conversation piece includes UK delivery. N.B. As an antique black powder cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23363 (armoury floor)
£0.00

Hawker Hunter Pilots Control Column Stick Top. Sn 23354 - 23354
The Hunter was developed by Hawker aircraft in the late 1940's, early 1950's, and was powered by the new Rolls Royce Avon turbojet engine. Introduced into RAF service in 1954 and continued in one form or another up until the early 1990's. The Hunter saw combat service in various conflicts, including Suez, Aden, Indo-Pakistan wars, Rhodesia, Congo. It was used primarily by the RAF but also saw service with the Indian, Swedish & Swiss air forces. Less than 2000 aircraft were ever built. This Dunlop made grip has a reference number AC 10300, on the identification plate and there are also various other part numbers on the grip. The crinkle finished grip is in good condition and it is mounted for display on a circular wooden base. This is an excellent example of a Hawker Hunter grip and the price includes UK. Delivery. Sn 23354
£395.00

**MASTER SMITH**WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘Shinoda Uji Fusa’, Rare Period Expensive Aluminium Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23322 - 23322
An original WW2 dated Japanese Officer's Sword with signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 shin gunto pattern army officer’s sword. Blade is a showato, oil–tempered arsenal–produced blade. This smith also worked in take¬ yama sword forging place using yasuki sand iron (known maker of gendaito traditionally forged blades). Maker: shinoda Uji Fusa pupil of watanabe kane naga & kato jumyo, both rated swordsmiths. Uji fusa won 3rd seat in 1941 competition. Rated as joko no retsu (master smith). This blade has a seki arsenal inspection stamp so is not a gendaito. Blade is in bright but scratched condition obscuring the forging details. Appears to have a small bumpy temperline gunome midare with nioi edge to it when looked at in bright sunlight, needs professional polish. Saya metal (aluminium) expensive in its day – you always have problems keeping the paint on this type as it seems to fall away easily. This has been repainted in army colours (used condition). Tsuba is mokko (4 lobed) iron plate been blackened finish no decoration. Made showa period 1940-45. Multiple seppa all number 15 apart from odd one. Tsuka is good but used / carried condition. Has broken locking catch, also has wire sarute loop for tassel (original). Reference: markus sesko book on Japanese sword smiths page 249 & fuller & gregory. Lists of Japanese sword smiths oshigata 156–3, 38–366, 352. Lots of info in books on this man, a trained tosho by two very good masters”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature and identifies an arsenal mark. He describes the cutting edge as 65 cm length and total length 89 cm. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23322
£1,250.00

**MINT BORE**SCARCE**ONE OF ONLY 7,987**Swiss Military Schmidt Rubin, 7.5 x 53.5 mm Obsolete Calibre Single Shot, Model 1897 Kadettengewehre Cadet Straight Pull Short Rifle With Original Removable Military Muzzle / Sight Cover. Sn 23340:6 - 23340:6
In 1882 Eduard Rubin began testing the first small-calibre copper-jacketed bullet which could successfully withstand high velocities. In 1885, this round was combined with Rudolf Schmidt's first straight-pull action Rifles. The Schmidt Rubin, 7.5 x 53.5 mm (UK Obsolete Calibre) single shot, Model 1897 Cadet Rifle was adopted in 1898 and only 7,987 were produced. This is an excellent example. It measures 43 ¾” overall with a 23 ½” barrel which has a near mint bore, clean and mirror bright with well defined rifling. It's all original wood stock is excellent. The metal work retains its original blue finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. The wood, butt plate, block & blade fore sight, rear tangent sight and trigger guard with extended tang are stamped with Swiss Cross proof / inspection marks. The rifle has matching serial numbers '2132' on the breech housing and barrel shank. It is complete with bayonet lug, sling swivels and original removable brass & steel Swiss Military marked muzzle / fore sight cover. It's cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this scarce rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23340:6
£845.00

SOLD SOLD (06/04) **MINT BORE**Swiss Military Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 7.5 x 53.5 mm Obsolete Centre Fire Calibre Straight Pull Rifle With Removable Swiss Military Brass & Steel Fore Sight / Muzzle Protector Cover. Sn 23340:7 - 23340:7
In 1882 Eduard Rubin began testing the first small-calibre copper-jacketed bullet which could successfully withstand high velocities. In 1885, this round was combined with Rudolf Schmidt's first straight-pull action resulting in the Swiss, Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 7.5 x 53.5 mm Rifle (UK Obsolete Calibre). This is an excellent example with all original undamaged wood and metal work which retains its original blue finish. It measures 51 ½” overall with a 31" barrel. The bore is near mint, clean and mirror bright with well defined rifling. The stock & metal are stamped with Swiss Military marks (illustrated). The barrel, breech & butt plate tang are stamped with matching serial numbers '201348 /348'. The magazine has un-matching number and there is no visible external number on the bolt. It is complete with bayonet bar, sling swivels, adjustable rear sight, block & blade fore sight & removable brass & steel fore sight / muzzle protector cover. The cover has Swiss Cross Military mark. Its cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this excellent rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23340:7
£0.00

**RARE VARIANT**SURRENDERED TROPHY OF WAR**Late WW2 Emergency Issue Japanese Navy Petty Officer Or Senior NCO’s Kai Gunto Tachi Sword With Arsenal / Or Private Sword Shop Numbered & Marked Tang, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 22877 - 22877
This sword was received direct from the family of a British Sailor who served in the Pacific Fleet during WW2. The family described how this sword was surrendered by a Japanese Officer to their Sailor relative when he boarded a Japanese War ship (no other details known). The sword was brought home after the war and has been in storage & un-messed with since then. The sword has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies the sword. In his notes he states “A late war possible emergency issue sword looks like for Japanese Navy. A varient of a kai gunto tachi. A basic arsenal product with either a murato or machine made blade. No folding or forging – rolled bar stock with all over temper and quenched in oil. No proper hamon (put on with stones, un-signed). With arsenal or sword shop inspector’s stamps. Scabbard / saya: basic wood covered with tight canvas combat cover & leather drag which is black for navy? Plus has two ashi suspension rings – also navy feature. Tsuba is blackened oval iron + one brass seppa (no marks). Navy used black iron in late war. Tsuka / hilt: basic late war with black soft metal fuchi + copper kashira (bright) wrapped in leather (black) simulating ray skin, black ito wrap Navy style. No menuki fitted. A basic cheaply made weapon but a rare Navy? varient. Never sen one before in un-touched collector’s condition. NB Possible Navy Petty officer or Senior NCO’s sword? Needs more research”. In his illustrations Bill describes the cutting edge as 62 cm length and full length 84.5 cm, he also identifies a number 10 arsenal number, an un-identified Arsenal or Private sword shop mark & describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. The price for this rare variant WW2 Japanese Navy sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 22877
£975.00

WW2 Era Nazi German Eickhorn Solingen Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger With Etched & Blued Blade, Scabbard & Original Officer’s Bullion Cord & Portepee. Sn 23358 - 23358
An original, German Kriegsmarine Dagger & Scabbard. The dagger’s blade is excellent, clean with crisp etched & blued panels on both sides featuring marine fouled Anchors together with scroll work panels. The ricasso is marked with the makers name and Squirrel Logo 'Original Eickhorn Solingen'. It has the distinctive Kriegsmarine 'Eagle’ Pommel, ornate cross guard with fouled anchor device, scabbard retaining button that works as it should and correct Ivory hue resin grip with wire binding which is tight and secure. The dagger is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' and etched design. The scabbard has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The scabbard has some minor dents consistent with service wear. The dagger is fitted with original period Officer’s bullion cord & portepee. The cord has areas of frayed service wear. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23358
£595.00

**SOLD**8/4*WW2 Era Nazi German ‘WKC’ Weyersberg Kirchbaum & Co Solingen Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger With Etched & Blued Blade, Scabbard, Original Officer’s Bullion Cord, Portepee & Hanger Strap. Sn 23359 - 23359
An original, German Kriegsmarine Dagger & Scabbard. The dagger’s blade is excellent, clean with crisp etched & blued panels on both sides featuring marine fouled Anchors together with scroll work panels. The ricasso is marked with the makers Helmet trademark and initials ‘WKC’ which is Weyersberg Kirchbaum & Co Solingen. It has the distinctive Kriegsmarine 'Eagle’ Pommel, ornate cross guard with fouled anchor device, scabbard retaining button that works as it should and it has the correct Ivory hue resin grip with wire binding which is tight and secure. The dagger is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' and etched design. The scabbard has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The scabbard has no dents. The dagger is fitted with original period Officer’s bullion cord & portepee which are clean with no damage. The scabbard’s hanging rings are fitted with a single original velvet backed hanging strap with gilt buckle which has Lion’s head bosses & sprung clips all clean with no damage. The price for this excellent Kriegsmarine dagger set includes UK delivery. Sn 23359
£0.00

WW2 Era Japanese Type 32 Army & Mounted Infantry Trooper’s Sword & Scabbard. Sn 23353 - 23353
This is a very good original WW2 Japanese Type 32 Army & Mounted Infantry Trooper’s Sword & Scabbard (see Chapter 11 page 119 of Swords Of Imperial Japan By Dawson). The sword has a regulation steel and wood chequered hilt. It has its regulation steel guard with cord slot & its spring loaded scabbard release catch works correctly. It has a 32 ½” fullered curved steel blade with serial number 28584 at the ricasso together with faint indistinct arsenal inspection mark. The blade has just small areas of staining consistent with age and has no damage to the cutting edge. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. The guard has no visible inspection marks which are sometimes found on these swords. The inside of the guard has its original leather thumb loop often absent on these swords. It is complete with original steel scabbard with single steel hanging ring. The scabbard has some small dents consistent with service carry. The shoe of the scabbard has an arsenal inspection mark (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23353
£575.00

SOLD SOLD (03/04 LAY-AWAY) **EXTREMELY RARE**LARGE**MINT**SPECIAL ORDER**CASED R & R Middleton, Sheffield (Sons Of The Famous J.E. Middleton Cutler) Hand Made Bowie Knife With Polished Horn Scales & Ornate Tooled Decoration. ED 3046 - ED 3046
This is an impressive, extremely rare and sought after hand made large Bowie Knife, made at Rockingham Street, Sheffield by the sons of the cutler J.E. Middleton. J.E. Middleton & his sons Ron & Roy are famous for their quality Bowies. This Bowie is not the standard size Middleton Bowie but a large special order piece which superbly displays the craftsmanship of the Middletons. The Bowie is in mint, as new condition. It measures an impressive 15 ¼” overall length with a 10” clean, polished steel, deep swept Bowie blade. The spine of the razor sharp blade is 5mm thick & just under 2 ½” at its widest and has a section of hand tooled ‘scalloped’ decoration. The blade is signed on one side ‘R & R Middleton Sheffield’ (Ron & Roy Middleton). It has polished brass pommel bolsters and solid polished brass finger guard which has matching hand tooled scalloped decoration along the edges. The grip frame has brass inserts and the full tang also has hand tool decoration around all of the grip frame. The scales are 2 thick slabs of ivory hue polished horn secured by brass pins. The knife is contained in its original issue leather covered wood display case. The case with hinged lid, clasp fasteners and cushioned lining has obviously protected it for years, explaining its superb mint condition. The inside of the lid has and identification plate ‘Ron & Roy Middleton Hand Makers Of Bowie Knives Since 1850’. The price for this quality cased Bowie includes UK delivery. ED 3046
£0.00

Late 1800's - Early 1900's, Arab / Syrian Jambiya Knife With Ornately Hand Tooled Brass Hilt, Hand Tooled Blade Decoration & Leather Scabbard. ED 3048 - ED 3048
The Jambiya also known as the Arab knife is in some modification found in every country in which the Arabs have lived. The blade is always curved (see pages 310 to 314 of ‘A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour by Stone where many variants of Jambiya are described and illustrated). This is an excellent Jambiya most likely made in the late 1800's -Early 1900's. It has a 6 ¾” long curved steel blade which has fullers on both sides. Both sides of the blade have hand tooled decoration and a single inlaid small coral roundel. The knife is 10 ¾” overall length. The brass hilt has ornate hand tooled panels. The Jambiya is complete with its leather scabbard which has a belt loop with retaining strap and press stud fastener. The front of the scabbard has ringed vent holes. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3048 (small fixed blades box store room)
£195.00

WW1 1915 Canadian WD Ross Rifle Company Mark II, 1907 Patent, Bayonet and Scabbard With 1916 RRC (Ross Rifle Company) WD Leather MK II Scabbard With Integral Frog. BAYO 364 - BAYO 364
An original WW1 Canadian Ross Mark II Bayonet for the Ross Rifle, complete with it's Scabbard and leather frog (see page 45 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). The bayonet measures 14 ½” overall and has a 10” blade which has just light staining consistent with age. The bayonets wood slab grips are in very good undamaged condition. One grip has faint impressed numbers (illustrated) and the other has 3 old carved small notches which can be seen in the images, possibly by the WW1 carrier denoting how many times the bayonet was drawn in combat. The pommel has clear War Department inspection marks, ‘II’ (MK 2 designation), date stamp '1/15' ( January 1915) and bears the manufacturer's patent details ' Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Patented 1907'. The pommel’s steel release button functions correctly. The bayonet is complete with its original leather scabbard which has an integral leather frog with single belt loop. The tip of the scabbard is date stamped '1916’ has WD inspection mark, MK II designation and ‘RRC’ company initials. The belt loop is numbered 658. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 364 (other countries box 2)
£245.00
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