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**ANCIENT 1700 - 1750’s BLADE**Japanese Yamato Influence Ko (Small) Wakizashi Short Sword, Iron Tsuba, Signed ‘MASA TSUGU’, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23030 - 23030
This Wakizashi with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “An unsigned (small) wakizashi shortened by having nakago jiri (end) cut & blade notches (machi) moved downwards. Hard to judge age, from shape & wear to edge & patina of tang looks like around 1700–1750 made. With hamon shape looks Yamato influence. Needs a polish & see work. Has good quality double habaki blade collar in copper. Saya wood with black lacquer finish has been repainted in past. Small amounts of damage. With Ko-Gatana (side knife) late 19th century in soft metal unsigned, hilt typical design with engraved plant & silver line inlay. Tsuba is oval iron probably cast from an older copy of Omori school work (undercut waves) very scratchy signature, possibly Masa Tsugu? Dark black patina Late 19th century. Tsuka has been rebound with black ito, fish skin intact but dirty. Small plant / flower menuki in soft metal. Fuchi / Kashira in Shakudo with small flower designs and gilt edging to both. Put together for export in late 19th century”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 35.5cms. Total length 46cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Ko Wakizashi comes with a modern 24” Ace USA zip up soft padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23030 (on top of gun rack armoury)
£895.00

SOLD SOLD (25/11) **MEIJI PERIOD 1869-1912 BLADE**Japanese Mino Area Workmanship Tanto, Edo Period Iron Tsuba, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23031 - 23031
This Tanto has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “A Tanto (dagger) dating from the Meiji period 1868 to 1912. Unsigned, but probably Mino area workmanship. Lots of them made for export at this time. The blade is heavily scratched on one side hiding any grain or Jihada. You can see a suguha (straight) hamon (temper line) which is probably nioi (crystal) edged. Needs a professional polish to bring it out and reveal the workmanship. Saya in black lacquer, good but used condition, with Buffalo horn mounts and ko-Gatana (side knife) in shakudo soft metal with two Samurai depicted. Been gilt but faded, rubbed, not signed. Tsuba is iron, standard shape for a Tanto, dates to late Edo into 19th Century period. Tsuka is fish skin wrap with original black ito wrap OK but dirty. Good Quality soft metal fuchi / kashira depicting a chidori over foliage in gold in good condition. Also has menuki in shakudo & gold of horses very good quality and condition. A typical Meiji tanto with good mounts”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 25.3cms. Total length 36.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Tanto comes with a modern ‘Classic Cutlery’ zip up padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23031 (Tanto box armoury)
£0.00

*MINT**Pair Of C1830 British Mounted Infantry / Cavalry / Dragoon Officer's Open Top Leather Saddle Bucket Holsters For Percussion Pistols. L 278 - L 278
This pair of British Mounted Officer's Leather Bucket Pistol Holsters are in near mint condition. The hard case, open top, brown leather holsters are clean with all leather and stitching intact. Each holster has original leather straps with brass buckles for saddle attachment which thread through leather belts loops at the throat of each holster. Each holster has an integral stitched leather cup to protect the muzzle opening of a holstered pistol. There are no visible maker or date marks on either holster. Each holster measure 13 ¾” in length. The throat opening of each Holster measures 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn L 278 (NB THE PAIR OF QUALTY SMITH OF LONDON CASED PISTOLS ILLUSTRATED IN THE IMAGES ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY & ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY ON OUR WEBSITE STOCK NUMBER Sn 19997:2). Holsters are in Bandoliers box.
£645.00

WW1 / WW2 Era German Army Dress Bayonet With Carbine Type Blade, Scabbard & Frog. BAYO 503 - BAYO 503
An original German M98 Dress Bayonet ( see page 179 item 400 of the Bayonet Book by Watts & White where an example the same as ours is illustrated). It has a clean 7 ½” long carbine type fullered blade with thin fullers. There are no maker or date marks on the bayonet. The hilt is fitted with original leather washer. The bayonet's black stippled hard boiled leather scales are in excellent condition secured by 2 steel pins. It has the correct curved finger guard & birds head pommel with working bayonet release button & thin mortise not meant to be attached to a rifle. The bayonet is contained in its original black painted steel scabbard which has no denting. The scabbard is mounted with an original black leather frog with single belt loop. All leather & stitching of the frog are intact. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 503 (box 2)
£245.00

C1900 English Birmingham Crown Smokeless Proofed .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Break Action Breech Loading Single Barrel Rook Rifle With External Hammer & Octagonal Barrel. Sn 23005 - 23005
This is an English .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre lever break action rook rifle made Circa 1900. It has a 26 ¾” octagonal barrel with tooled flat top rib and measures 42 ½” overall. The barrel's rifled bore has staining consistent with age and use and typical light rifling. There are no maker or date marks on this rifle but the underside of the barrel has a Birmingham Crown Smokeless Proof mark known to be found on single barrel guns. The blued metal work has even aged patina. The underside of the action has a steel block, which when depressed breaks the barrel for loading. The excellent all original shoulder stock is undamaged and has chequered panels at the wrist and ribbed butt. The weapon has blade fore and 2 leaf rear sights. Its loading, cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this obsolete calibre rook rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23005
£645.00

**RARE**American Revolutionary War & Napoleonic Wars Era**1779 Dated French Saint-Etienne Arsenal Model 1777 Officer’s Brass Action Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Belt Pistol With Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23052 - 23052
The Model 1777 pistol was designed in the late 1770s, and it was manufactured until 1792 in three French cities: Saint-Etienne, Charleville, and Maubeuge. Between the period of 1788 to 1792, it is estimated that approximately 145,000 were fabricated. The Model 1777 also served as the design for the United States Model 1799, the first official model of firearm adopted in the States. The predecessor to the North & Cheney 1799 pistol, many French 1777 pistols came over from Europe during the American Revolutionary War, both with French troops and as part of the military aid supplied to the Revolution. a conjoined script "EP" on the right side. These firearms saw extensive use during the Revolutionary Wars in the U.S. and the Napoleonic Peninsula campaigns in Europe from approximately 1808 to 1815. This heavy-calibre flintlock pistol was favoured by various military personnel, including infantry, naval personnel, and cavalry. This is an excellent, rare to find, original French Model 1777 Flintlock pistol. The pistol has its all original Walnut stock with correct brass action and grip frame. The action is signed ‘St Etienne’ (Arsenal) and has ‘Crown L’ inspection mark. It has a heavy military cock fitted with flint. The 7 ½” correctly un-sighted barrel has faint inspection marks and is dated ‘79’ (1779). It measures 13 ½” overall. The pistol’s smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and service use. The pistol has the correct iron belt bar to one side. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. This is nice example of a rare pistol. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23052
£1,295.00

**MATCHING NAVAL ANCHOR MARKS**WW1 Era French Troupes Coloniales / Fusiliers-Marins (Marines) Marked Lebel M1886/93/16 Cruciform Epee Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 22890 - 22890
The Troupes de Marine are a component of the French Army, not the Navy, despite their name. Their history dates back to 1622 as colonial troops under the French Navy, but they were transferred to the Army in 1900, becoming known as Troupes Coloniales before being renamed Troupes de Marine in 1958. Today, the Troupes de Marine are a versatile force with a primary mission of overseas service, comprising various specialties like infantry, airborne units, and artillery. By the time the Troupes were transferred to the Army the unit names changed from "Marine" to "Colonial" while the Fusiliers-Marins remained part of the French Navy. The Troupes Coloniale were still used in occasional amphibious landings but this was because of the ready availability of units normally based near naval embarkation ports or in colonial garrisons. In the World War I Gallipoli campaign in the Dardanelles, the Corps expéditionnaire d'Orient was more than two-thirds Troupes Coloniale including the 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th Colonial Infantry Regiments and Colonial Artillery. The Troupes Coloniales were however far more likely to see action in African or Asian land campaigns or, during both World Wars in France itself. This is an excellent original example of the French Épée- M1886/93/16 bayonet, complete with its steel scabbard & frog (see page 85 and page 06 item 209 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). These bayonets were made for use with the iconic Lebel rifle, these bayonets were widely issued to French forces during World War I and remained in service into World War II. This example marked to the Marine Troupes Coloniales / Fusiliers-Marins is in excellent condition, with a bright lightly blued 20 ¼” long cruciform steel blade free from rust or damage. The blade is straight and tapers to a pin sharp point and has French military inspection marks. The white metal hilt with steel muzzle ring and knurled lever release catch which works correctly are clean. The muzzle ring block is numbered 25530 and has the Naval anchor mark of the Troupes Coloniales / Fusiliers-Marins. The scabbard is original and retains a smooth finish with no dents—rare for pieces of this age. The throat of the scabbard has matching Naval anchor mark, French military inspection marks and has faint number ***56. The scabbard is fitted with original leather frog which has the correct large belt loop with retaining strap and steel buckle. The leather has a faint indistinct impressed manufacturer roundel. All leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price for this excellent rare to find French Marines Lebel bayonet set includes UK delivery. Sn 22890 (all other countries box 2)
£475.00

C1750 French Form Court / Diplomatic Rapier Sword With Ornate Cast Brass Hilt & Original Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. Sn 22657 - 22657
The court sword, French: épée de cour or dress sword) evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was between mid 17th and late 18th century. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across the rest of Europe. The court sword was the immediate predecessor of the French duelling sword from which the épée developed (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small & Court / diplomatic swords are illustrated). This is an original Circa 1750 Diplomatic court sword in French form. It has a cast brass hilt decorated with Ornate, cast floral and scroll motifs. The Knuckle bow and side ring quillons typical of diplomatic court swords. The egg-shaped pommel is decorated with relief designs. Its solid grip with intricate repoussé work rather than wire wrap and decoration to one side of the knuckle guard only suggests ceremonial or dress use. The slim 31 ¾” rapier type blade is fullered blade and undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. (38 ¼” overall). The blade has what looks like French inspection marks on both sides near to the hilt and one side has faint indistinct French style signature most likely that of the maker. The sword has its original Brass mounted leather scabbard. The throat mount has a frog locket and the long external chape has a decorative finial. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 22657
£425.00

**UNKNOWN SWORD**Circa 19th Century Sword With Curved Sabre Blade & Steel Scabbard. ED 3029 - ED 3029
After much research via books, the internet & within the trade we have been unable to identify the Model or Nationality of this sword. Most likely made in the 19th Century it has an ebonised wood hilt with well defined finger grooves and curved steel back strap. It has a large steel tapering square section cross guard with ball finials and central langets similar to those found on British Mamaluke & Indian Talwar swords. The wood has knocks bumps and bruises consistent with age & handling but is totally secure. The sword has a 31 ¼” curved sabre blade with fullers. The blade has no visible maker marks & has age related staining. There is no damage to the cutting edge. The sword measures 36 ¾” overall. The sword comes with its original steel scabbard in which it was found. The throat of the scabbard has slots which neatly accommodate the langets of the sword. The scabbard has 2 hanging rings and shoe. The metal has even age related patina and no dents. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. ED 3029
£475.00

British, WW2, 1941 Dated, Lee Enfield No 4 MK I Cruciform Spike Bayonet by SM (Singer Manufacturing Co) with MK I Scabbard and Webbing Frog & Safety Clip. - BAYO 502
The No. 4 Mk. I was beautifully made, with its distinctive cruciform blade in one solid forging. Only 75,000 of this type were made. Production occurred during the latter half of 1941 and into the early months of 1942. The only maker was the Singer Manufacturing Co. (the famous sewing machine manufacturer), at their Clydebank, Scottish plant. One influence in the selection of Singer was that Scotland it was felt it would be safer from German bombers than in England. This is an excellent, original, Lee Enfield No.4 MK 1 spike bayonet with cruciform blade in its original scabbard. The socket is stamped No. 4 MK.1 and by the manufacturer SM (Singer Manufacturing Co). The 8” cruciform blade is undamaged, and its ribbed locking catch works as it should. The ribbed licking catch is stamped SM 41 (Singer Manufacturing, 1941 date). The bayonets scabbard is in similar excellent condition with no dents. The green webbing frog is in good order with brass clip in place. See Skennerton pages 214-215, Item B266. The price includes UK delivery. (Box 1). BAYO 502
£375.00

British Army Chieftain Main Battle Tank, 120mm Rifled Gun Identification Plate. MISC 1010 - MISC 1010
This is an alloy identification plate off a 120mm L11 gun which was the main armament of the Chieftain main battle tank use by the British army from 1966 to 1995. At its introduction, the tank was the heaviest armed main battle tank in NATO. This is an alloy identification plate off a L11 120mm rifled gun off a Chieftain tank. The plaque is stamped with the NATO stock number and other information dating it to the 44th gun made in 1967. The plaque measured 11 inches by 6 inches and was originally held to the gun by 4 screws. the price of this scare identification plate includes U.K delivery. (Misc shelf storeroom). MISC 1010
£175.00

**EXTREMELY RARE & COMPLETE**Original Cased WW2 1943 Nazi German ‘G Gr Ger K98k’ Gewehrgranatgerät (Rifle Grenade Equipment) Grenade Launcher For Mauser K98k Infantry Rifles With One Inert Deactivated 1942 3cm HE Gewehr Sprenggranate Rifle Grenade. N 159 - N 159
In early 1942 The Nazi German Army introduced a grenade launcher, designated the ‘G Gr Ger K98k’ Gewehrgranatgerät or ‘rifle grenade equipment’, see pages 333 to 337 of The German K98k Rifle 1934-1945 by Law, page 335 of the book has a period photograph of a German rifleman preparing to fire a grenade from the G Gr Ger attached to his K98 rifle, the nose of the grenade can be seen protruding from the muzzle of the launcher & page 336 has a photograph of a squad of Waffen SS, catching their breath on the Normandy front. The date is 11 August, 1944. The rifleman left of centre has a grenade launcher affixed to his K98k (the photos are illustrated in our images). Our extremely rare ‘G Gr Ger K98k’ Gewehrgranatgerät (Rifle Grenade Equipment) Grenade Launcher is complete, with correct issue tool all contained in its original Nazi marked 1943 date leather carry case with shoulder strap. The sight and launcher were separate parts, the launcher itself being of two-piece construction comprising a clamping device and base and a threaded, rifled tube. The launcher slipped over the muzzle of the K98k and was secured by the clamping device behind the sight. The sight clamped around the stock and barrel between the receiver and the rear sight, and was secured by a large knurled tightening ring, attached to the right side of the sight mount. Range settings for 70, 100, 150, 200 and 250 metres were stamped on the rear of the sight, but after the sight was rotated to the desired range setting the sight had to be levelled, by means of the small bubble level mounted on the top of the sight body, before firing. The Gewehrgranatgerät (G Gr Ger K98k) was issued with a special tool to disassemble the two-piece launcher tube. Our tool is stamped with the correct ‘G Gr Ger’ designation and Nazi maker code ‘adp’. The sights and launchers are both stamped “G Gr Ger K98k”; the former on top of the clamp and the latter on the bottom of the base above Nazi manufacturer codes, waffenamt and Heer (army) acceptance marks. All metal is excellent with all original blue finish. The leather carrying case issued with the launcher, has a webbing shoulder strap for over-the-shoulder carry and a rear loop for wearing on the belt. A special tool was included, to remove the grenade launcher tube from its base. The leather is impressed with 1943 date, ‘G Gr Ger’ model designation and Waffenamt. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The launcher is accompanied by 1 inert deactivated 1942 3cm Gewehr Sprenggranate Rifle Grenade. These grenades had a pre rifled bakelite base and were inserted into the muzzle of the launcher before firing with a special blank cartridge. The nose fuze with plunger is stamped around its circumference AZ 50/1 St mne (Nazi maker code) & 42 (1942) date. As a rifle accessory manufactured without any firing mechanism accompanied by an inert deactivated grenade the launcher does not require deactivation and no licence is required to own either the Launcher or the inert grenade in the UK. The price for this extremely rare piece includes UK delivery. N 159 (NB The K98k rifle illustrated in the images is not included but is available separately on this website stock number Sn 22901:6). (Launcher in storeroom near clocks)
£2,750.00
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