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SOLD SOLD (13/04) **QUALITY** Early Lefaucheux Bte Paris, Model 1854, 12mm Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre Single Action 6 Shot Revolving Rifle with Ornate Foliate Engraving and a Fine Walnut Stock. Sn 23456 - 23355 This is a quality and attractive, 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux open framed single action pinfire revolving rifle bearing the makers name finely engraved on the top E Lefaucheux Bte Paris. The rifle is finely engraved with crisp foliate engraving to the frame, cylinder, hammer, trigger guard and the breach of the barrel. The rifle has a round 22 inch barrel and measures 38 ½ inches in length. The right side of the frame is crisply stamped with the LF Lefaucheux stamp and the serial number 2352. The barrel has a clean bore with crisp rifling. The rifle is fitted with a quality fine walnut stock with a smooth iron butt plate engraved on the top and the metalwork retains much of its original blued finish. There are two sling attachment points, one on the barrel and the other on the rear of the stock. The rifle has a side loading gate, a captive ejector rod and a bead fore sight. The guns firing mechanism works correctly. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. NB. As an obsolete calibre, antique pin fire revolving rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if part of a private collection or display. Sn 23355 £0.00 |
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DEACTIVATED INERT. British Number 6 (Carrot) Anti Personnel (AP) Plastic Training Mine. O 2217 - O 2217 The No. 6 anti-personnel mine is a small, cylindrical, plastic-bodied pressure activated blast mine developed by the British Army in 1948 as its first post-war anti-personnel weapon. The mine featured minimal metal construction to resist detection by standard mine detectors. The mine was used by British and Commonwealth forces during the Cold War era but became obsolete by the 1990s, with all stockpiles destroyed in compliance with international arms control efforts. This is a solid white nylon training mine, 2 ½ inches in diameter and 10 ¾ inches long with a hollow centre. No licence is required to possess this mine in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Price includes UK delivery. O 2217 £125.00 |
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**RARE**WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER Z18 HANS LÜDEMANN**Brass Cased Bulkhead Ship’s Clock With Key Mounted On Oak Wall Mount With Identification Plaque. Sn 23360 - 23360 Z18 Hans Lüdemann was one of six Type 1936 destroyers built for the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the late 1930s. Completed in 1938, the ship spent most of her time training. At the beginning of World War II in September 1939, she was initially deployed to lay minefields off the German coast, but was soon transferred to the Skagerrak where she inspected neutral shipping for contraband goods. In late 1939, Z18 Hans Lüdemann helped to lay two offensive minefields off the English coast that claimed one destroyer and twenty merchant ships. Z18 Hans Lüdemann was named after Engineer-Midshipman Hans Lüdemann who saved the lives of the remaining men in the engine room in the torpedo boat S-13 after the high-pressure cylinder exploded on 14 May 1913. The Hans Lüdemann was allocated to Group 1 for the Norwegian portion of Operation Weserübung in April 1940. During the battle of Narvik the ship received battle damage from British Royal Navy destroyers resulting in the ship being beached, abandoned by the crew and eventually torpedoed & destroyed by the Royal Navy (a copy of an original black & white photograph of the destroyer taken in 1939 is illustrated in image 1). This is an excellent rare & desirable original WW2 era Battle Ship’s clock with brass case & face complete with key numbered 10. The clock is in perfect working order and the key winds the clock & locks the hinged glazed cover. It has its original brass casing with three fixing brackets. The clock including case measures 8 ½” in diameter (including face lock) and is 3 ¾” depth. Its dial set has numerals within minute marker chapter ring and fast slow adjustment lever. The clock face has a hinged glass cover with brass rim numbered & lock which works correctly. The face is marked with the Reichsadler over 'M' (Kriegsmarine) mark together with serial number ‘13782 over ‘N’. The clock is in good working order. The Oak mount has a brass identification plaque engraved ‘BRIDGE CLOCK HANS LUDERMAN DETROYER OF THE JOHN ROEDER CLASS’. The price for this rare fully functional Ships clock worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 23360 (NB A WW1 era German Ship’s clock recovered from a Battle Ship sunk at Scapa flow is also available on this website Sn 23307) £2,450.00 |
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J.E. Middleton & Sons, Sheffield Large Hand Made Bowie Knife With Polished Buffalo Horn Scales, Embossed Mythical Beast Hybrid ‘Horse/ Alligator’ Brass Pommel & Scabbard. Sn 23365 - 23365 This is an impressive, large Bowie Knife hand made by J.E. Middleton (now deceased) & Sons. It has a clean 10 ¼” long deep swept Bowie blade which is a broad 1 ¾” broad at its widest. The back of the blade has scalloped tool work. The ricasso is stamped with the famous Knife makers name "J.E. Middleton & Sons, Rockingham Street, Sheffield". It's has a brass cross guard and polished Buffalo horn scales secured by brass rivets. Both of the brass pommel sections are embossed in the form of a mythical beast hybrid ‘Horse/ Alligator’. This Bowie is just over 15” in length overall and is complete with its black leather open top scabbard. The rear of the scabbard has a single belt loop impressed ‘RM’ (either the son, Ron or Roy Middleton who made the scabbards for their Middleton & Sons Bowies). All stitching and leather of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price for this impressive Bowie includes UK delivery. Sn 23365 £375.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. American, Vietnam War Period, 1966 Dated, BDU-28/B DRILL cluster bomblet. O 2218 - O 2218 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an American, Vietnam War period BDU-28/B dumb cluster bomblet used for training purposes. It has a diameter of 2 ¾ inches and is 4 inches long. The bomblet is approximately 7 inches long when the fins are deployed. The bomblet retains much of its original red body colour and the cap is stencilled in black on the top of DUMMY BOMB BDU28/8 LOT LOP 13 11.66 (November 1966 date). The six pressed steel fins are attached to the body by rivet pins and are secured closed by a pressed steel and clip spoon. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert drill bomblet in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2218 £195.00 |
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INERT DEACTIVATED. *MINT* German Late WW2 Model 1924 Stielhandgranate (M24) Stick Grenade. O 2219 - O 2219 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original near mint German late WW2 Model 1924 Stielhandgranate (M24) stick grenade. The grenade is in excellent condition and retains much of its original green painted finish. The grenade was the standard hand grenade of the German army in WW2 and was an improvement on the First World War German M16 stick grenade. This grenade was manufactured in late WW2 consists of a pressed steel high explosive head screwed onto a threaded steel collar secured by four stab indents into the wooden throwing shaft which is roughly machined. The other end of the wooden shaft has a pressed steel threaded collar secured by four stab crimps to which a threaded pressed steel screw on cap was attached. To arm the grenade, the steel base cap was unscrewed and the porcelain ball secured to the primer string was pulled before throwing the grenade. The porcelain ball and string are present. The grenades head has been deactivated by drilling a small hole in the side of the head near the base and then welding it up (illustrated). The price for this late WW2 stick grenade includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this grenade in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2219 £495.00 |
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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 |
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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 |
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**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 |
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**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 |
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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 |
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**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 |
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