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**BEST QUALITY**MINT BORES**FACTORY NICKEL PLATED**Cased C1840 Liege Mariette Brevette .36 Calibre Under Hammer Ring Trigger, 6 Shot Percussion Pepper Box Revolver With Turn Off Damascus Steel Barrels & Original Period Accessories. Sn 22967:4 - 22967:4
The Mariette family of Liege Gunmakers were active in the 19th Century. Revolving pepper box multi shot pistols were produced from the late 1820s and were designed for civilian use. They were made in numerous calibres. This under hammer Mariette Patent pepperbox is superb quality. The action works crisply. The pistol has 6 x 2 ¾” turn off Damascus steel barrels and measures 7 ¼” overall. The barrels turn off as they should. The smooth bores of each are near mint clean & bright. The steel metal work retains all of its original factory nickel plate finish. The steel frame, action and ring trigger have foliate engraved decoration. The barrel cluster has a Liege ‘ELG’ proof roundel and crown B inspection mark. Each barrel & corresponding breach on the barrel cluster are numbered 1 to 6 . The underside of the grip frame is signed ‘Mariette Brevette’. The pistol’s ebony grip is excellent & undamaged. The pistol is contained in its wood case & has quality period accessories. The case has a hinged lid and a brass lock with Key that locks and opens the case. The centre of the lid has an inlaid void brass escutcheon. The case has felt lined compartments which fit the pistol and contain accessories consisting of a pistol size copper and brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle and embossed ‘Hercules’ figure above ‘B.A. Paris’ and a useful period made factory nickel plated ball mould with multi tool features consisting of a nickel key at the end of one arm, a barrel key at the end of the other arm for turning off the barrels and pincer near to the hinge. The price for this superb cased pistol with accessories includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pepper box no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22967:4
£3,500.00

SOLD SOLD (30/09) 1980’s British Sterling Armaments Company HR 81 .22 Calibre Bolt Action Loading Underlever Air Rifle With Redfield 4X Telescopic Sight. Sn 23500 - 23500
The Sterling HR 81 is a rare, underlever spring-piston air rifle launched in 1982 by the Dagenham-based Sterling Armaments Company, a British manufacturer primarily famous for producing submachine guns. Designed by Roy Hutchinson (whose reversed initials gave the rifle its "HR" name) alongside Peter Hart and Peter Moon, it is highly regarded today as a heavy, robustly built collector's piece. The guns have an Underlever spring-piston cocking mechanism with a unique spring-loaded, bolt-action loading breech. This is a very good example in .22 calibre. It has a 17 ½” rifled barrel and is 43” overall length. The rifle has a target fore sight , but is absent its original iron rear sight and is instead fitted with a Redfield 4x telescopic sight, the optics of which work correctly. The barrel block has model, calibre, manufacturer & patent detail (all illustrated) and number ‘1484’. The gun cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The Walnut wood work with rubber recoil pad and chequered panels at the pistol grip is excellent. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 23500
£0.00

WW2 Era Danish Madsen 7.92mm Calibre Box Belt Fed Light Machine Gun For Aircraft & Tank Mounting Period Fitted With Bi Pod For Crew / Infantry Use**COCKS & DRY FIRES**EARLY UK 1993 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 20067:60 - 20067:60
The Madsen light machine gun was developed by Julius A. Rasmussen and Theodor Schoubue and proposed for use by Captain Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen, the Danish Minister of War. It was adopted by the Danish Army in 1902. It was one of the first true light machine guns produced in quantity and sold to over 34 different countries worldwide, seeing extensive combat use in various conflicts including WW2 where it was adopted by German Forces. The Madsen was produced by Compagnie Madsen A/S (later operating as Dansk Rekyl Riffel Syndikat A/S and then Dansk Industri Syndikat A/S). The Madsen was available as a box magazine fed weapon or box belt fed variant. This is an excellent example of the Madsen box belt fed variant (the belt feed mechanism was built into the box magazine which was mounted to 2 hooks on the side of the action. Our gun is without magazine box). Madsens with bi-pods were issued to infantry and some as with ours with large rear sighting ‘D’ frame, rear adjustable sight & winged fore sight were intended for mounting to aircraft, tanks & armoured vehicles. The all steel construction Machine gun has undamaged metal work and original black paint. The frame is stamped 'MADSEN' & is serial number 20599, the number is repeated inside the action. It is complete with bi pod, a period addition so the gun could be used by Tank / Aircraft crews on the ground or infantry. The gun measures 54 ½” overall length. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1993 the gun cocks and dry fires & the breech cover opens (the breech cover is opened by operation of a lever on the frame at the rear of the action). The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 20067:60
£875.00

Early WW2 1939 Roma Italian Mitragliatrice Breda Modello 37 (Breda Mod. 37) 8mm Calibre Medium Machine Gun With 1938 Societa Italiana Milano Breda Tripod**MOVING PARTS**UK/EU DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** D 1472 - D 1472
The Mitragliatrice Breda calibro 8 modello 37 (commonly known as the Breda mod. 37 or simply Breda 37) was an Italian Medium machine gun produced by Breda and adopted in 1937 by the Royal Italian Army. It was the standard machine gun for the Royal Italian Army during World War II and continued to be used by the Italian Army after the conflict. The Breda 37 was meant as Company / Battalion support as compared to the more troublesome Breda 30 meant for squad/platoon support and proved far more effective in combat. Production ended in 1943, but it was still used as a standard machine gun after the war. This is an excellent WW2 era Breda Mod.37 Medium Machine Gun with tripod. It is fitted with flip up long-range sight. The machine gun retains its original finish. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2021 the weapon’s fire lever moves. The gun has manufacturer, model designation, numbers and 1939 date on the frame & measures 50” overall length. The tripod which has graduated angle of fire indicator markings is in excellent original condition and retains all of its original green paint. The tripod is numbered N10758 and has its original manufacturer’s identification plate dated 1938 (illustrated). The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate. Due to size & weight the price of delivery will be within the UK only by arrangement and at cost. D 1472
£1,325.00

**RARE**WW2 1943 British WD, W&SB (W&S Butcher), Sheffield, RAF Servicing Commando Fighting Knife With Correct Bone Pommel & Scabbard. Sn 23754 - 23754
These knives were an issue item to members of the RAF Servicing Commando which was formed in 1942. Primarily their work was to service aircraft on front line airfields. There were 14 separate units and saw service in North Africa, Italy, Sicily, France & The Far East (see page 231 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Flook & pages 37 to 38 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives by the same author. In this book the author states that the knives were issued with compressed leather handles which had bone or stag horn pommels and examples with stag horn or bone hilts have been noted. In his book page 38, plate 74, a contemporary photograph of a member of The RAF Servicing Commando in action in Normandy servicing an aircraft at a front line airfield is illustrated. His knife is clearly shown worn on his belt. Our variant has excellent undamaged compressed leather rings and red spacers on the hilt. It has a small steel finger guard and correct bone pommel secured by a screw bolt. It has a 152mm drop point blade which has just light staining consistent with age. The knife is sharp with no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is marked by the maker ‘W&SB’’ (W&S Butcher), Sheffield’ ( a known maker of these knives) below WD arrow and 1943 date. The knife has its clean undamaged and correct brown leather scabbard with belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. The front of the leather belt loop is impressed ‘Made In Sheffield Eng’. The rear of the scabbard has period handwriting in ink with an indistinct service number name that looks like ‘Tomlinson’ and other indistinct lettering (most likely the name of the RAF Service man who was issued with this knife). The price for this rare knife includes UK delivery. Sn 23754 (in FS box)
£895.00

Victorian, Rodgers Of Sheffield Cutler To Her Majesty Spear Point Bowie Knife With Open Top Leather Scabbard. Sn 23753 - 23753
Joseph Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation for knife making in the 19th century. The Star and Maltese cross were granted to Rodgers by the Company in 1764 and both he and later his sons continued to produce quality knives throughout the Victorian era at various premises in Sheffield including the world famous 6 Norfolk Street. Due to the high quality of their work Rodgers & Sons were awarded Royal Warrants. This is an excellent Victorian Spear Point Bowie Knife by Rodgers made at their 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield premises. It measures 9 ¾” overall with a 5” spear point Bowie blade which is sharp and has just light staining consistent with age. The blade shank is signed on one side ‘Rodgers Cutler To Her Majesty’ and with Rodgers Star & Maltese cross trademarks. The reverse has Rodgers ‘No, 6 Norfolk St Sheffield’ address. It has an elegantly shaped polished bone handle and Grman silver cutlery hilt style pommel ferrule and finger guard. The dagger is complete with original brown leather open top scabbard which has a belt loop to the rear. The scabbard has a German silver throat mount and chape. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23753 (in Bowies box)
£395.00

**QUALITY**C1980’s German Diana Original Model 35 Super .22 Calibre Break Action Air Rifle With Hawke Reflex 6x42 Telescopic Sight. AI 610 - AI 610
The Original Model 35 Super is a premium, upgraded variant of the classic Diana Model 35 break-barrel spring-piston air rifle. Produced by the German manufacturer Mayer & Grammelspacher & branded as "Original" in the UK, the "Super" version introduced in 1977 stands out for its upgraded internal mechanics and higher-quality stock finish. Our example in .22 calibre is in excellent condition with all original wood and blue finish to the metal work. The cylinder has maker and model detail and the barrel block and barrel have calibre detail and serial number 168843 (all illustrated). The rifle has shrouded target fore sight, adjustable rear sight and is fitted with a Hawke Reflex 6x42 telescopic sight. The sight has removable lens protector caps which are not original to the sight. The rifle cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. AI 610
£395.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Cold War Era 1956 Dated Polish / Poland Army Special Forces Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 23755 - 23755
An original 1956 dated Polish Army Special Forces Fighting knife and matching numbers scabbard. The knife has a clean polished steel drop point blade which measures 6 ¼” (10 ¾” overall) . The blade is crisply stamped at the ricasso on one side with ’11 within roundel’ & 1956 date and the reverse has AO7129 and faint inspection mark. The knife has an undamaged wood grip secured by two brass rivets. The wood is impressed with faint inspection mark (illustrated). The pommel is a black metal cap secured with a rivet. The knife has a re-curving finger guard and leather washer. The scabbard is black metal and is stamped with matching number AO7129. The scabbard has the correct leather belt hanger / frog which has a belt loop and retaining strap with lug fastener. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23755 (fighting / hunting knives box)
£495.00

Cold War Era 1956 Dated Polish / Poland Army Special Forces Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 23756 - 23756
An original 1956 dated Polish Army Special Forces Fighting knife and scabbard. The knife has a clean polished steel drop point blade which measures 6 ¼” (10 ¾” overall) . The blade is crisply stamped at the ricasso on one side with ’11 within roundel’ & 1956 date and the reverse has ZO4399 and faint inspection mark. The knife has an undamaged wood grip secured by two rivets. The wood is impressed with faint inspection mark (illustrated). The pommel is a black metal cap secured with a rivet. The knife has a re-curving finger guard and leather washer. The scabbard is black metal and is stamped with un-matching number K07960 on the plate that secures its integral leather belt hanger / frog which has a belt loop and retaining strap with lug fastener. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23756 (fighting / hunting knives box)
£475.00

**EXTREMELY RARE ONE OF ONLY 3,412**Original WW2 Australian WD Paratrooper’s Mark 1 Machete Bayonet For No.1 Rifles With ‘Slaz 43’ (Slazenger 1943 Grips) & 1944 Dated Scabbard By RML Ltd. Sn 22960 - 22960
On 3rd April 1944 a special bayonet was approved for Parachutists being intended as a dual purpose bayonet and machete, for use with the No. 1 Rifle. Initially it was introduced as the 'P' (Parachutists) bayonet but when use became more widespread it's nomenclature was changed to Machete Bayonet MK 1. Only 3,412 of these bayonets were made and serial numbers between 3001 and 6412 have been seen (see pages 284-286 of British & Commonwealth Bayonets By Skennerton. Plate A24 on page 285 of the author’s book illustrates one of these bayonets). The bayonet was popular with Elite Jungle fighting Troops / Parachutists until introduction of the MKII variant with composite grip in 1945. This is an excellent, original, example of the extremely rare Australian made MK 1 Machete Bayonet. It has a distinctive 11 ¼” richly blued heavy Machete style blade (16" overall). The blade has a small 'War Dept arrow' on one side and no other markings. The cross guard muzzle ring and wood slab grips are undamaged. One wood grip is stamped by the Manufacturer 'SLAZ 43' which is the Australian manufacturer Slazenger and 1943 date. The right side of the pommel is crisply stamped with serial number '4089' which is in the serial number range for MK 1 production. The bayonet is complete with its original webbing and canvas scabbard with copper rivets and steel mouthpiece. The scabbard has integral webbing belt loops and webbing retaining strap with single brass stud fastener. The rear of the scabbard is ink stamped with maker mark ‘RML Ltd’ and '1944' date. The price for this excellent extremely rare Bayonet and Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 22960 (other countries box 3)
£1,200.00

Boxed Blank Firing 1950’s / 1960’s West German Made British Webley Sprint .22 / 6mm Blank Sports Starting Pistol With 8 Round Magazine & Instruction Leaflets. Sn 23741 - 23741
The Webley "Sprint" is a highly collectible vintage .22 calibre blank-firing starting pistol produced by the historic British manufacturer Webley & Scott. Unlike the more common Webley Mk 1, Mk 2, and Mk 3 models—which famously utilized a horizontal sliding metal block magazine fed through the front of the frame—the Sprint features a unique design where the magazine inserted directly into the pistol grip. Made during the 1950’s & 60’s they quickly became a popular choice for sporting events. It features a sleek design with a sturdy construction, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail for which Webley & Scott is renowned. The pistol is made of blued steel and features black bakelite chequered grips, providing both durability and aesthetic appeal. The pistol fires .22 (6mm) calibre blank cartridges, which produce a loud report and smoke when fired, creating a distinct signal for the commencement of races or other events. The reliability and loudness of the report made the Webley a preferred choice for many race officials and competitors. Although the Webley is primarily associated with sporting events, it also found its way into theatrical performances and historical re-enactments. Its realistic appearance and sound effects allowed it to effectively simulate the firing of a real firearm without the danger of live ammunition. Its loading, firing & safety catch mechanisms work correctly. The metalwork is very good with all original finish. The grips are excellent. The frame of the pistol has maker model and calibre detail (illustrated). The pistol comes with its original Webley labelled box & has illustrated instruction leaflet copies. The pistol comes with its original .22 (6mm) blank calibre 8 round magazine. This is a rare collectors item. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a top venting blank firer no licence is required to own this item in the UK. Sn 23741 (pistol drawers office)
£225.00

Boxed Blank Firing 1960’s West German EM-GE Gerstenberger & Eberwein Model 6 .22 / 6mm Blank Sports Starting Pistol With 6 Round Magazine & Instruction Leaflets. Sn 23744 - 23744
The EM-GE Model 6 is a classic, German-manufactured 6mm (.22 short) blank-firing starter pistol originally produced by Gerstenberger & Eberwein. Known for its robust "built-like-a-tank" steel craftsmanship, this compact device has been widely used for sporting events, dog training, and theatrical signalling for decades.It uses a distinctive sliding 6-shot linear bar magazine. The magazine is inserted into the front of the pistol underneath the barrel. With each pull of the trigger, the magazine advances mechanically and eventually exits through the back of the frame once all 6 rounds are spent. It fires 6mm Flobert / .22 Short blank cartridges, which are top-vented for safety. It features a physical safety catch to prevent accidental discharge. The EM-GE trade name stretches from pre-WWII (originally Moritz & Gerstenberger) through the post-war era. Our excellent Circa 1960’s has its original blue finish and has undamaged black chequered plastic grips adorned EM-GE roundels. The pistol fires .22 (6mm) calibre blank cartridges, which produce a loud report and smoke when fired, creating a distinct signal for the commencement of races or other events. The reliability and loudness of the report made these pistols a preferred choice for many race officials and competitors. Although the pistols are primarily associated with sporting events, it also found its way into theatrical performances and historical re-enactments. Its realistic appearance and sound effects allowed it to effectively simulate the firing of a real firearm without the danger of live ammunition. Its loading, firing & safety catch mechanisms work correctly. The frame of the pistol has maker model and calibre detail (illustrated). The pistol comes with its original EM-GE labelled box & has illustrated instruction leaflets. The pistol comes with its original .22 (6mm) blank calibre 8 round magazine. This is a rare collectors item. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a top venting blank firer no licence is required to own this item in the UK. Sn 23744 (pistol drawers office)
£195.00
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