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British Officer’s Private Purchase Short Sword Hanger Sidearm With 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry / Mounted Artillery Hilt, & Quality Etched Blade By Firmin & Sons London To The Middlesex Volunteer Artillery & Scabbard. Sn 22645:8 - 22645:8
The "Middlesex Volunteer Artillery" refers to various volunteer artillery units, associated with the county of Middlesex in England, particularly during the Victorian era and World War. This is an original Middlesex Regiment volunteer Officer’s privately commissioned side arm hanger short sword with British 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry / Volunteer Mounted Artillery Officer’s sword hilt & Scabbard (see page 94 Of Swords Of The British Army by Robson & page 99 of World Swords by Withers). It has a shorter than regulation 25” long blade with fullers and the short sword measures 31” overall length. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. It has the correct fish skin grip with wire binding which is intact and tight and correct 1821 pattern 3 bar guard hilt. The blade is clean and has quality etched panels on both sides consisting of foliate panels, Middlesex Artillery designation and martial arms & heraldic device above combined stylised monogram. The ricasso is marked on one side by the maker ‘Firmin & Sons 153 Strand & 13 Conduit St London’. This is not a shortened full length sword and was obviously made to the commissioning officer’s personal specifications for his use in the field. The lack of ordnance acceptance marks also confirms this is a private purchase piece. The steel scabbard obviously made for this sword has a frog locket. The scabbard has even patina and no damage. The price for this interesting, unusual Officer’s private purchase piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22645:8
£695.00

**OLDEST BRITISH ARMY REGIMENT**C1870 British Ordnance Proofed Honourable Artillery (HAC) Officer’s Sword By Kenning London With Etched Blade To ‘Richard White’, Bullion Cord & Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 22645:9 - 22645:9
Established in 1537 the HAC is the oldest Regiment in the British army. It was primarily a citizen militia and raised in times of national emergency including the Armada, English Civil war and Napoleonic wars. Until the Victorian era, Officers would have followed regular infantry sword patterns. As this was a volunteer army, they would have to pay for all service equipment including their own swords. This sword highlights the strong influence of French sword design in that era, particularly with regard to the knuckle bow and angled or canted pommel (see page 175 of World Swords by Withers).This is a very good example of the HAC Officer’s Sword. Our example has a 30 ½” long, rapier type steel blade (36 ½” overall). The blade has light staining consistent with age. Both sides have foliate engraved panels, one side has stylised combined ‘HAC’ badge, name in banner ‘Richard White’ (most likely the Officer who carried this sword) and British Ordnance inlaid brass proof roundel. The reverse has foliate panels ‘HAC’ badge and maker / retailer name ‘Kenning Little Britain London’. It has brass guard with canted pommel and pierced upturned clamshell featuring the embossed ignited grenade artillery emblem. The undamaged fish skin covered hilt has its original copper wire binding which is tight and intact. The hilt is fitted with original bullion cord and portepee which has some service wear. The sword is complete with its original brass mounted leather scabbard. The scabbard with brass shoe has 2 original brass hanging rings. The scabbard has no damage & all leather & stitching are intact. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding the named officer includes UK delivery. Sn 22645:9
£945.00

1935 Dated Finnish Winter War, WW2 & Cold War Era Soviet Russian Tokarev TT-33 7.62mm Calibre Semi Automatic Pistol. D 5995 - D 5995
The TT-33 7.62 mm Tokarev self-loading pistol is a Russian semi-automatic pistol developed in the early 1930s by Fedor Tokarev as a service pistol for the Soviet military to replace the Nagant M1895 revolver that had been in use since Tsarist times. The pistols were issued to Russian Officers and were used throughout The War with Finland, WW2 and the Cold War. This is an excellent original Inter War dated example complete magazine which has the correct lanyard ring fixed to the butt. The pistol has its original blue finish. The pistol is serial number 20695 and has other un-matching number. The slide and frame have matching dates ‘1935’. The pistol has Russian star inspection marks. Its black Bakelite ribbed grips are undamaged & have ‘CCCP’ roundels with stars (Cyrillic letters for "USSR," which is short for "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). The butt has a fixed lanyard ring. The pistol has open combat fore & rear sights. The pistol’s slide locks back as it should, it cocks and dry fires & its magazine can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 5995
£675.00

**VERY RARE**MINT** MATCHING NUMBERS S713**1932-1934 1st Type ‘Spring Clip’ Webley Service MK II .22 Calibre Air Rifle With All Correct 1st Type Features. Sn 22625 - 22625
This is a near mint original early 1930’s 1st Type Webley Service Mark II Air Rifle in .22 Calibre. These rifles also known as the 'Spring Clip Service' due to the spring barrel retention clip were introduced in 1932 and produced until introduction of the 2nd Type MK II C1934 (See Chapter 2 of Thrale's book Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005). The trigger guard of the rifle is stamped with serial number ‘S713’ which is repeated on the underside of the barrel. The weapon is crisply stamped with Patent & model detail. The barrel is stamped '.22 Calibre' (all illustrated). The metal work retains its original blue finish in excellent condition. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. It has its original undamaged wood stock with chequered panel wrist & undamaged ribbed butt plate. It has its original correct 1st type, spring retaining catch, 1st type flip up rear sight, safety catch and has a ramp blade fore sight. It also has the correct folding 2 leaf sight and safety catch (the safety catches on these rifles were disposed of after serial number 1800 see page 33 of Thrale’s book). The rifle loads and fires crisply. The price for this very rare 1st type rifle in near mint condition includes UK delivery. Sn 22625
£1,495.00

**MINT**Cased, 1974 Predom Lucznik Poland .177 calibre Break Barrel Air Pistol (Walther LP 53), 1974 Dated Factory Test Target & Copies Of Illustrated Instruction / Parts Pamphlets. Sn 22648 - 22648
Lucznik is a Polish gun factory making military weapons. In the 1970s and ’80s, they also made a single-shot pellet pistol that was that was similar in design to the famous German Walther LP53 (see page 141 of the ‘ The Collectors Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller). The Predom is a .177 calibre break barrel’s piston is located vertically in the pistol grip and upon firing, springs upward. Our cased example is near mint it retains all of its original blue finish and has the correct black plastic chequered wrap around grips. The frame is crisply marked with manufacturer and model detail (all illustrated) together with 1974 date and serial number S2770. It loads cocks and fires with a strong spring action. It is complete with well home made wooden carry case with metal carry handle and hinged lid with clasp fasteners. The lid of the case has a hand painted badge with initial R.A.F.A, most likely a previous owner’s air gun club. The inside of the case has compartments for the pistol and accessories. In the case is the pistol’s original 1974 dated factory test target which bears the pistol’s serial number S2770 & Copies Of Illustrated Instruction / Parts Pamphlets. The price for this cased pistol 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 22648
£245.00

**WORLD’S SMALLEST* 1927-1935, German, Venus Waffenfabrik Tell II .177 Calibre Break Action Tin Plate Air Pistol. Sn 22646 - 22646
Venus Waffenfabrik of Mehlis Germany produced the Tell II Air pistol between 1927 & 1935. It is made of tin plate and measured 5 ½” overall length. It was advertised as 'The World's smallest spring piston Air Pistol' (see pages 157 & 158 of The Collectors Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller). Its unique concentric design made it the Father of several full size Air Pistols. Before cocking the pistol, a lever is swung out from the rear of the grip to afford mechanical advantage while cocking is performed. The Pistols were only made in No 1 Bore/ .177 calibre. This Tell II .177 Air pistol is in very good condition, fully functioning with original blue finish which is faded to a nice plum colour in areas consistent with age and use. Its original flat chequered wood grips are intact and secured by a screw bolt. The top of the compression cylinder is correctly stamped by the manufacturer 'D.R.G.M Tell II D.R.P' including the Venus Waffenfabrik factory combined 'V & W ' trade mark. The cocking lever is stamped ‘MAC’. The price for this air pistol which led the way for modern Air Pistols includes UK delivery. Sn 22646
£325.00

SOLD SOLD (05/06) **WORLD’S SMALLEST* 1927-1935, German, Venus Waffenfabrik Tell II .177 Calibre Break Action Tin Plate Air Pistol. Sn 22647 - 22647
Venus Waffenfabrik of Mehlis Germany produced the Tell II Air pistol between 1927 & 1935. It is made of tin plate and measured 5 ½” overall length. It was advertised as 'The World's smallest spring piston Air Pistol' (see pages 157 & 158 of The Collectors Guide To Air Pistols by Hiller). Its unique concentric design made it the Father of several full size Air Pistols. Before cocking the pistol, a lever is swung out from the rear of the grip to afford mechanical advantage while cocking is performed. The Pistols were only made in No 1 Bore/ .177 calibre. This Tell II .177 Air pistol is in very good condition, fully functioning with original blue finish with just small areas of light rubbing consistent with age and use. Its original flat chequered wood grips are intact and secured by a screw bolt. The top of the compression cylinder is correctly stamped by the manufacturer 'D.R.G.M Tell II D.R.P' including the Venus Waffenfabrik factory combined 'V & W ' trade mark. The cocking lever is stamped ‘MAC’. The price for this air pistol which led the way for modern Air Pistols includes UK delivery. Sn 22647
£0.00

**RARE**MATCHING NUMBERS**C1910 - Early 1930’s German Oscar Will ‘Tell’ Model 2 .177 Pellet & Dart Calibre Break Action Smooth Bore Air Rifle. Sn 22649 - 22649
This is an original example of the Model 2 Tell air rifle by the German manufacturer Oscar Will (see page 204 of Hiller’s book ‘The Collectors Guide To Air Rifles’) . It has its original undamaged wood stock with pistol grip which has chequered grip panels at the pistol grip (the model 1 had a straight hand stock). One side of the shoulder stock is inlaid with a brass disc which has foliate decoration. The blued metal work has been re-finished to a good standard at some point in its life. Its 17 ½” 2 stage barrel has a near mint, smooth bore, clean and bright. It has a blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch plate rear sight. It measures 39 ¾” overall. The rifle has an adjustable trigger and steel butt plate. The top of the barrel is faintly signed ‘Tell’. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘1547’ & the underside of the cylinder has matching number. The rifle’s loading and firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare air rifle includes UK delivery. Sn 22649
£275.00

1930’s B.S.A 'Breakdown Pattern’ .177 Calibre Break Action Air Rifle With Pistol Grip Stock. Sn 22623 - 22623
This is an original BSA Breakdown Pattern .177 Calibre Air Rifle made sometime in the 1930’s (see page 30 of ‘The Collectors Guide To Air Rifles’ By Hiller). It has an 18 ½” rifled barrel which has staining consistent with age & use and measures 41 ½” overall. It has an adjustable trigger, blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight. In front of the rear sight is the BSA pyled arms trademark. The metal work lacks its original blue finish but the metal work is clean with no damage. The original undamaged wood stock has chequered BSA logo panels at the pistol grip. The stock has a grooved butt with concealed trap. The underside of the stock is impressed with ‘v32’ inspection mark. There is no visible serial number or cylinder markings on this air rifle. The Rifle loads & fires correctly. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22623
£245.00

**RAREST MAKER**WW2 U.S. Army 1st Pattern H. Boker & Co USA Blade Marked M3 Trench Fighting Knife & Correct WW2 1943 M6 Leather Scabbard By SBL Co (Service Boot & Leggings Company). ED 3001 - ED 3001
The M3 Trench Fighting Knife was introduced in 1943. Early production knives were produced with model, manufacturer marked blades (see pages 95 to 97 of US Military Knives By Cole). Knives with blades marked in that manner were only produced for 2 months before manufacture changed to marking the cross guards rather than the blade to prevent causing weakness to the blades. M3 knives were produced by a number of American Manufacturers. The rarest manufacturer of M3 Trench Knives was Boker & Co who made just 31,300 of this model of fighting knife, other manufacturers such as Utica Cutlery Co, Camillus Cutlery & Case Cutlery made this model of knife in hundreds of thousands (Utica 655,230, Camillus 404,109, Case 300,465). In 1943, rare to find M6 Leather scabbards were produced for the M3 fighting knife. This is an original, American M3 Fighting knife by the rarest maker Boker & Co with rare original M6 scabbard. It has steel cross guard & pommel. The handle with correct compressed leather washers is undamaged and has light service wear. Its 6 ¾” parkerised blade is undamaged. The blade has the rare to find marking 'US M3 H. Boker & Co USA’. The knife is complete with its original rare brown leather M6 Scabbard. The scabbard is undamaged and all of its rivets & stitching are intact. It has a single belt loop with brass wire belt bar & retaining strap with press stud fastener. The throat has the correct row of 8 reinforcing steel ‘laces’. The lower section of the scabbard has the correct riveted steel plates to the front and back. The bottom of the sheath is holed for thigh cord with reinforcing ring and fitted with coiled leather cord. The front of the scabbard is impressed by the manufacturer 'SBL Co’ (Service Boot & Leggings) and 'US M6’ together with 1943 date. The price for this rare M3 Trench Knife with M6 scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 3001 (American knives box)
£1,250.00

**Napoleonic Battle Of Trafalgar Era**Georgian, English Board Of Ordnance Marked Enfield Tower, Long Sea Service .577” Regulation Calibre, Flintlock Pistol With Belt Bar & Regulation Brass Fittings Including Cudgel Butt. Sn 22583:5 - 22583:5
During the 18th century the British Royal Navy began standardising their Naval small arms. One such weapon was the Sea Service flintlock pistol. These weapons were used by the British Royal Navy throughout the Wars with neighbouring France 1750- 1815 and saw service at the famous Naval Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805. This original Georgian, Tower, Long Sea Service Pistol is in very good condition. It is 19 ½” long with a 12” smooth bore barrel which is Regulation .577" calibre. The barrel’s bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has faint English black powder proof mark. The all original full wood stock has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and a couple of period stable repairs. The stock has an iron belt bar which has a small ‘Crown above 6’ inspection mark. It has regulation brass furniture including cudgel butt. The pistol has its original wood ram rod with brass end cap. The lock is crisply marked 'Tower' (Enfield) & ‘Crown GR’ (George Rex) together with small ordnance ‘Crown Arrow’ mark. All metal work has even aged patina. The cock is fitted with flint. The lock functions crisply. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22583:5
£2,150.00

Victorian 1873 Birmingham, British WD ‘EIG’ East India Government / East India Company .650 Carbine Calibre Percussion Light Dragoon Pistol With Regulation Brass Furniture & Captive Swivel Ram Rod. Sn 22645:10 - 22645:10
The East India Company (EIC) was English, and later British, joint-stock company founded in 1600. It was formed to trade in the Indian Ocean region, initially with the East Indies (the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia), and later with Qing China. The company seized control of large parts of the Indian subcontinent, colonised parts of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong after the First Opium War, and maintained trading posts and colonies in the Persian Gulf Residencies. They governed large parts of India on behalf of the British government for many years. This is an original EIG (East India Government) marked percussion Light Dragoon Pistol in excellent condition. It measures 14” overall and has an 8" round steel barrel which is .650 carbine calibre. The smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age & use. The barrel has English proof / ordnance inspection marks. The pistol has a blade fore sight and block with ‘v’ notch rear sight. It has a heavy military hammer, brass trigger guard with extended tang, brass fore end block and brass butt cap fitted with steel lanyard ring. It also has a captive steel ramrod. The action plate is marked with Crown and EIG WD arrow mark together with Birmingham and date 1873 & ordnance inspection mark. The dark walnut full stock is undamaged. The metal work has even patina throughout. Its action works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22645:10
£895.00
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