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**BRITISH WARTIME STOCK EXPORT TO USA FOR ISSUE TO AIRBORNE & RANGERS**WW2 Era British WD Blackened Alloy Hilt 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With Number 2 Mould Mark, ‘Broad Arrow 8 Mark’, Cross Guard Stamped ‘England’ & Scabbard. - ED 3052 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced during WW2 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, British made WW2 3rd pattern, FS dagger and scabbard in very good condition. The hilt is blackened alloy with correct ribbed grip. The hilt has cast number 2 mould mark and ‘Broad Arrow above number 8’ British WD mark. The knife has a blued steel oval cross guard. The cross guard is stamped ‘England’ indicating export to USA for Airborne & Ranger issue post WW2 in the 1950’s from wartime stock (see page 213 of Flook’s book where he describes an FS dagger with cross guard stamped ‘England’ as being a USA 1950’s export item from British war time stock). It has a 173 mm long double edged blued blade with medial ridge. The knife has its original scabbard with external blackened brass chape. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs and has an elastic retaining strap. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3052 £395.00 |
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**INERT**DEACTIVATED**SCARCE**WW2 Japanese Army Type 89, 58mm High Explosive H.E. Mortor Round For Type 89 ‘Knee’ Mortors Strippable & Complete With Original Finish. O 2400 - O 2400 **INERT DEACTIVATED** The Type 89 Grenade Discharger, inaccurately and colloquially known as a knee mortar by Allied forces, (derived from the curved base plate) is a Japanese grenade launcher or light mortar that was widely used in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II. It could fire incendiary rounds, smoke rounds, and high-explosive rounds. This is a scarce WW2 Japanese type 89 high explosive mortor round (A diagram of a Type 89 Mortar round is illustrated on page 373 of a U.S. Army Technical Manual Japanese Explosive Ordnance and is reproduced in image 1 together with a period image of a Type 89 Mortar in during WW2). The explosive components of these rounds were: Main charge: TNT. Propellant: Nitrocellulose diphenylamine flaked powder. Our example has its all original finish, black over all with red band at nose and Yellow cylinder band (Navy examples were maroon colour all over). It has the correct Type 88 small instantaneous fuze. The body of this shell is made of three parts. The propellant base housing houses the propellant container and the percussion primer. The main shell base cover is threaded to the top section on one end and to the propellant housing on the other. The top section has an opening in the top to receive the fuze. On firing, the gases generated blow through the ports in the base housing, expanding the copper rotating band into the rifling of the discharger giving a gas seal and imparting rotation to the shell. The fuze, copper band, hollow casing & brass collar with pronged pin and pull string have Japanese kanji marks and numbers (all illustrated). The price for this scarce WW2 Japanese Mortar round includes UK delivery. NB No license is required to own this inert deactivated round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2400 (corridor shelf with fuzes) £750.00 |
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**RARE**QUALITY**MINT 10 GROOVE RIFLED BORES** Circa 1660-1665 A Pair Of Early Dutch .500 Calibre Flintlock Turn Off Barrel Holster Pistols From The Armoury Collection Of The German Princely House of Hohenlohe-Langenburg / Schloss Langenburg. Sn 22059:1 - 22059:1 This is a superb Pair Of Dutch Early Flintlock Rifled Turn Off Holster Pistols From The armoury of the German Princely House of Hohenlohe-Langenburg / Schloss Langenburg ( Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Starting in medieval times and continuing until 1806, this small state was ruled by a branch of the House of Hohenlohe, first as lords, then as counts and ultimately as ruling princes of the Holy Roman Empire after 1764. The princely House of Hohenlohe-Langenburg still owns and lives in Langenburg Castle today). Provenance: These pistols were part of the Prestigious Thomas Del Mar Auction Sale 3rd December 2014 Lot 249 items from the Armoury of the Princely House of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, removed from Schloss Langenburg. Each pistol has 12 ¼” long turn off barrels and measure 22 ½” overall length. Each barrel’s bore are near mint, clean and bright with deep cut 10 groove rifling. Each muzzle has a sweated on raised ring cut with fore sight blade. The breeches are faceted changing to octagonal, engraved with panels of scrolling leaf ornament and the breech tang engraved. They have rounded locks engraved with a flower on the tail and mermaids charming a serpent within a matted panel beneath the their pans. Their cocks are retained by a screw entering through their tumblers. The cocks are engraved with bird devices and are fitted with flints. Their figured walnut stocks are excellent. Both are mounted with brass plates, one carved ‘H.L 242’ the other ‘H.L 243’ (Armoury identification plates of the House of Hohenlohe-Langenburg). The stocks have iron mounts partly German early 18th Century comprising bulbous cudgel butts drawn up to a pair of fully developed spurs, solid plain side plates with bevelled edges (indicating re-stocking in Germany during that period). The trigger guards are bow shaped widening to a splayed mid point, their finials pierced with foliage & vacant escutcheon enclosed by chiselled leaves. One pistol is struck with an unidentified mark boldly on the lower side of the breech (illustrated). The pistol’s cocking & firing actions are both crisp. Earlier versions of these pistols were carried by Royalist Officers in the English Civil War. The price for this historic pair of flintlock pistols from a renowned collection includes UK delivery. As antique flintlocks no licence is required to own these pistols in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22059:1 (in 22059 Collection box) £6,450.00 |
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**VERY RARE**Original**WW2 DAK Panzer Tank Troops North Africa Campaign Locally Theatre Made Deutsches Afrikakorps Cuff Title. Sn 23310:1 - 23310:1 The "Afrikakorps" cuff title was first officially authorized as a corps designation badge on July 18, 1941, for members of the DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps) who served in North Africa. Before this date, and even after, some soldiers (particularly officers) had their own versions privately made. Early, locally produced cuff titles exhibit variations due to their manufacturing origin in North Africa (likely Tripoli) and Italy, where they were contracted out by local Arab or Italian manufacturers. These early and private purchase versions are distinct from the later "Afrika" campaign cuff title, a formal award instituted by Hitler in January 1943, which was of a standardized design for all three services. "Theatre-made" Afrika Korps cuff titles were unofficial, locally produced variations that pre-dated the official award or were privately commissioned by officers. These differ from the standard-issue titles in materials, colour and construction method. Today, these early theatre-made originals are very rare and highly sought after by collectors. This is an original, very rare, early Locally Theatre made, WW2 Afrika Korps (German: Deutsches Afrikakorps) Panzer Troops cuff title. The black material and embroidered edge bands and gold stitching ‘AFRIKAKORPS’ are clean and intact. The price for this very rare DAK cuff title includes UK delivery. Sn 23310:1 (buckles & badges draw office) £745.00 |
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C1860’s Edo Into Meiji Period Japanese Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba) Scabbard With C1840’s Ko-Gatana Side Knife Carry Bag Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 23417 - 23417 This Aikuchi has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the knife . In his notes he states “Blade mounted as an aikuchi (dagger) looks to have been shortened from a longer sword. Difficult to judge age, possibly Edo into Meiji period. Tang end cut square & filed & altered in shape from what’s left. Possible soshu style blade. Out of polish but bright, lots of scratches & old blackish rust one side. Tempering obscured, only vague hamon shape appearing, no grain to be seen. Needs a proper polish. Mounted in 19th century fittings (possible export). Wood saya with dark brown/red speckled lacquer finish. Small bits of damage. Kojiri & koiguchi in patinated copper, matching the copper sleeves, and fitted copper kurikata has no gatana slot. Tsuka is blackened fish skin, polished and wrapped around wood core. Has mounts matching saya mounts. Fuchi / kashira in copper. Finished with copper mekui peg with male & female sections with engraved flower emblems. Some fish skin missing and wear & tear to pins & mounts. An interesting export aikuchi with an older blade. P.S. A ko-gatana (side knife) has been fitted to this aikuchi. This is an export piece circa 1840s with brass hilt and blade has Japanese company logo / emblem”. In his illustrations of the blade he observes ‘cutting edge just under 28.5cms (length) and describes other blade & tang characteristics which can be seen in the images. The dagger comes with a cloth carry bag / cover. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23417 (tanto box armoury floor) £725.00 |
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**ANCIENT PRE 1600 KOTO PERIOD BLADE**Japanese Yamato Naminohira school Ko (Small) Wakizashi Sword Blade Smith Signed ‘Naminohira Yasu Moto’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23419 - 23419 This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “An ancient ko wakizashi (small) blade from the Yamato Naminohira school. It is a genuine pre 1600 Koto period sword, signed Naminohira Yasu Moto. Markus Sesko book page 312 lists 3 smiths using this name from 1394 – 1780’s. Hawley’s lists 7 men on page 800 a few with high ratings. In bright but worn condition, no Kizu or skin openings, needs careful polish to bring out hamon and grain and needs inspection in Japan to narrow down maker. Saya needs restoration, honoki wood with remains of black lacquer, somebody has started to repair it? The horn kurikata and end cap are missing, and there is no accompanying ko gatana side knife. The tsuba is mokk!3; shaped iron 2 hitsu ana, gold inlays of flowers and leaves, nice black patina and is possibly the work of the Nara school Circa 1800. The tsuka / handle amateur rebind in black ito. Odd fuchi shakudo metal, with kashira of very good quality in Waki Goto style, decorated with gold flowers shakudo metal. Menuki very good quality, Meiji period, of samurai versus demon, in gold metal. Would look superb if restored professionally. A very nice study piece if restored professionally”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 43 cms. Total length just under 55 cms. He also translates the tang signature & describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23419 £875.00 |
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**ANCIENT**1700-1750 Japanese Mid Edo Period Gold Inlay Decorated Iron Split Kogai (Wari-Bashi) For Japanese Sword Fittings. ED 3054 - ED 3054 These Ancient Kogai have been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His notes accompany the Kogai which are attached to a cardboard sheet for storage / display. His notes on the card read “A split kogai, also known as wari-bashi, used in Japanese sword fittings. Made in the mid Edo period circa 1700-1750, crafted in iron with fine gold inlays and gold plate. In good condition and good quality”. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3054 (in Tanto box armoury) £375.00 |
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**FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF UK JAPANESE SWORD EXPERT BILL TAGG**C1550’s - 1600 Japanese Late Muromachi Period Large Mokko Shaped Iron Tsuba For Handachi Mounted Swords With Silk Lined Pouch. ED 3055 - ED 3055 This ancient Japanese Tsuba (hand guard) is from the personal collection of UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. The Tsuba is contained in its silk lined cloth protective storage pouch with Velcro tab fastener. A short descriptive note written by Bill accompanies the Tsuba. The note reads “ Large mokk!3; shape iron tsuba for a handachi mounted sword, with some Yoshihira z!3;gan (brass inlay). Tiny bit of wear, nice black patina. Ancient could date to late Muromachi era 1550’s – 1600”. The price for this attractive and well preserved piece includes UK delivery. ED 3055 (in tsuba drawer office) £295.00 |
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**BOXED**C1860’s Japanese Meiji Period Mino Goto work Gold Plated Iron & Shi Shi (Temple Guard Dogs) Decorated Kogai For Japanese Sword Fittings. ED 3056 - ED 3056 This Japanese Kogai has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His descriptive note accompanies the Kogai which is contained in a nice wood display box. His note reads “A kogai, (these were) mounted in the scabbard of a Japanese sword as a decoration. In iron with gold plate & Shi Shi (temple guard dogs) motifs. Possible Mino Goto work Meiji period 1860’s”. The box has a cushioned lining and elasticated retaining loops to securely hold the Kogai. The removable lid of the box has grass style’ Japanese script characters which are very hard to translate. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3056 (in Tanto box armoury) £375.00 |
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20th Century Japanese Gilded Soft Metal Dragon Decorated Kogai For Japanese Wakizashi Sword Fittings. ED 3057 - ED 3057 This Kogai has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His descriptive note accompanies the Kogai. His note reads “Japanese Kogai (scabbard side knife / bodkin). Gilded soft metal with blackened background to Dragon detail in panel. Looks mid 20th century made. In very good condition suitable for wakizashi size sword”. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3057 (in Tanto box armoury) £175.00 |
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**VERY ORNATE PROFUSELY SILVER WIRE INLAID & GOLD SCROLL DECORATED**C1790 Turkish Ottoman Flintlock Blunderbuss With Short Shoulder Stock. Sn 23441 - 23441 This is an attractive, very ornate Turkish Ottoman flintlock Blunderbuss with short shoulder stock. It is 28 ½” overall length with a 17 ¼” long iron barrel with flared muzzle and attractive crisp gold scrollwork decoration. The barrel has proof / inspection marks (illustrated in image 2). The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The muzzle opening is just under 1 ½” diameter. The all original tropical hardwood full stock is excellent. The stock incorporates a short shoulder stock and overall the stock has profuse silver wire scroll work, leaves & crescent moon devices. It has a brass butt plate, trigger, trigger guard and ram rod flute fitted with iron ram rod. The iron lock plate and cock have gold foliate panel decoration. The action works crisply. The price for this attractive piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading flintlock no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23441 £1,395.00 |
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**QUALITY MAKER**MINT BORES**C1840 English Westley Richards 170 New Bond Street London Gentleman’s 18 Bore Percussion Traveling Belt Pistol With Octagonal Damascus Steel Barrel, Safety Catch & Captive Steel Ram Rod Sn 23438 - 23438 The renowned English Gunsmiths Westley Richards & Co have been making unique and best quality shotguns and rifles for over 200 years. This is an excellent Gentleman’s percussion Traveling belt pistol by Westley Richards. It has a 6” Damascus steel octagonal sighted barrel, captive steel ram rod, original walnut stock with chequered panel pistol grip, belt bar, inlaid void metal escutcheon, foliate engraved trigger guard, Dolphin hammer & action which has platinum roundel and line at each breach. The barrel’s smooth bore is clean. The top of the barrel is signed with the maker’s name & address. The action plate is also signed by the maker. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The action has a sliding safety bolt which works as it should. The price for this excellent pistol by a quality English gunmaker includes UK delivery. NB as an antique percussion weapon no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23438 £875.00 |
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