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SOLD SOLD (18/08) Swedish, 18.55 mm Bore, Model 1815 Smoothbore, Military Land Pattern Musket with Original Dog Lock. Sn - 22799
The Swedish Model 1815 musket was modelled on the French Model 1811 musket but retained many original Swedish features. This is an original early example of the Swedish Model 1815 smoothbore musket with 42 inch barrel with a 18.55mm bore with an overall length of 58 inches. The musket retains the original dog lock with the dog style safety catch. The musket features the characteristic L shaped brass side plate which is stamped Lt 348. The barrel carries the Swedish crown at the breech with HB WN & Ch together with the number 348. The underside of the barrel near the muzzle retains the bayonet stud. The bore is smooth and has staining and residue for service use. The tang has a low profile rear sight forged into it which dates the musket to before 1820. The barrel is retained by the traditional 3 brass barrel bands and has the original tapered wooden ramrod. The brass butt plate and iron trigger guard are retained by oversized headed screws and the original sling swivels are retained. The muskets loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. As a muzzle loading antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22799
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British, WW1 Era, Royal Navy, Leather Number 46 Clarkson Case Charge Carrier for the 8 Inch Guns & Lid. - O 2268
With the introduction of cordite as a smokeless propellent in guns in the late Victorian period, guns usually still had a charge in a cloth case instead of a brass cartridge case. Due to the flammability of the cordite propellant, charge carriers were produced which were flash proof. This is a Royal Navy number 46 Clarkson case made of cork, covered with heavy leather with two stout carrying handles and a lid secured by a leather top strap for the 8 inch guns. This charge carrier measures 30 inches high with an external diameter of 10 ½ inches, the internal diameter is 8 ¼ inches which is lined with a light coloured coarse cloth. The carrier also has 4 reinforcing rings along its length for reinforcement and protection. The carrier has two diagonally opposed leather carrying handles attached by rivets. the lid has a leather handle on it and a cross strap which attaches to brass studs on the side. The lid is stamped 46 over 1 and RCD & a crowfoot. the front of the carrier is stamped N R.C.D a crowfoot and a naval N stencilled in black. The lid is often missing and the price for this complete and scarce land service leather cordite carrier includes U.K. delivery. O 2268
£475.00

**MINT BLADE IN FULL POLISH **WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘Mori Kane Haru’, Rank Tassel Cord, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 22833 - 22833
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 with Showa-To blade. Preferred reading (of tang smith signature) ‘Mori Kanr Haru’, see John Slough book Modern Japanese Smiths page 40 for Kazu Uchi Me signature work of student teacher. See Marcus Sesko Swordsmiths of Japan page 203, Mori Ryotaro (Kane Haru) born 1904, worked as gunto smith seki area. Though only rated making low grade Showa-To, this blade is better quality as had a full Japanese stone polish by a professional polisher in this country, mint condition. Metal parade gunto saya some rust through original green paint finish, gilt on mounts faded. Tsuba lost its gilding, solid none pierced gunto pattern. Habaki copper base some original gilding on it. Tsuka has been damaged in the past and repaired to strengthen it. Lost its original locking catch. Fuchi has had openings filled in, tidy job. Complete with its sarute knot loop & with worn but original Lieutenant to Captain rank tassel”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature & identifies an arsenal stamp. He describes the cutting edge as 65.5 cm and total length just under 86 cm. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22833
£1,475.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 20/08) 1808 - 1810 Napoleonic Wars Era English Joseph & William Richards London 28 Bore Naval Officer’s Brass Barrelled Flintlock Pistol. Sn 22788 - 22788
Joseph & William Richards were English London based gunmakers recorded as working together for a short period of time between 1808 & 1810 at 16 Staining Lane. Joseph is then recorded as working alone in Birmingham 1815-1830 (address 62 Strand London is found on some of their pistols), see page 196 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Volume 1 London. This is a nice Naval Officer’s flintlock pistol by ‘J&W Richards’. It is 13 ½” overall length with an unsighted 7” smooth bore brass 2 stage barrel which is 28 bore. The barrel is crisply stamped with proof / inspection marks and has faint engraved ‘No.4’. The smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The lock plate is signed by the makers ‘J&W Richards’ and has a sliding safety bolt which works correctly. The cock is fitted with flint and the cocking and firing actions work. The all original full wood stock is excellent and has brass furniture including cudgel butt and inlaid brass disc with stylised engraved monogram. The pistol has an ebonised wood ram rod. The price for this attractive, quality made piece worthy of further research 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 display or collection. Sn 22788
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Enfield 1867 Pattern, 1869 Dated, Bengal Light Cavalry Smoothbore Percussion Carbine. - 21829
This is nice 1869 dated Enfield produced, Bombay Arsenal marked, Enfield Pattern 1858 Bengal Light Cavalry smoothbore percussion carbine. This was the last pattern percussion gun made for the Indian Government. The carbine has a barrel length of 21 inches with an overall length of 36 ¾ inches. The correct plain lockplate is stamped T with the Queens crown over VR 1868 (date), ENFIELD, the Indian army crowfoot over I acceptance stamps together with other acceptance stamps. The barrel is retained by 2 Baddeley barrel bands which have Enfield armoury stamps and a WD over a crowfoot and has a nice smooth finish. The carbine is fitted with a wide u notch rear sight, an Enfield type blade foresight, a saddle bar and ring which are ordnance stamped and a captive swivelling ramrod. The barrel carries Tower proof marks and retains much of its old blued finish. The .65 inch bore is smooth and has mild staining and residue due to age and service. The carbine has a nice original walnut stock with nice smooth woodwork and is stamped on the right hand side with an Enfield roundel R crown M ENFIELD and in the centre I over a crowfoot. (Royal Manufactory Enfield Indian mark over a WD crowfoot) and I (Class 1 weapon). The carbine has brass furniture with the correct brass screwed on fore end cap, two piece brass butt plate and steel saddle bar & ring. The saddle bar and ring carry ordnance stamps. The brass trigger guard is stamped WD a crowfoot E18. The carbines cocking & firing actions work crisply. All of the screws of eh gun carry the WD crowfoot. See RB 50 on page 9, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. This is a very nice and original Enfield made Pattern 1858 Bengal Light Cavalry carbine with all the original Enfield features and the price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading musket, no licence is required to own this musket in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21829
£1,145.00

WW1 Era French 1886/93/16 Epee Lebel Bayonet (Officially Modified 1915 By Quillon Removal) & Period Field Armourer Converted To Trench Fighting Dagger With Original Scabbard. Sn 22706 - 22706
This is a WW1 Era French 1886/93/16 Epee Lebel Bayonet (Officially Modified 1915 By Quillon Removal) & Period Field Armourer Converted To Trench Fighting Dagger With Original Scabbard. The steel guard is numbered ‘84666’ alongside inspection mark and retains its muzzle ring. It has a field armourer shortened 7 ½” long clean blackened cruciform blade (12 ¼” overall). The brass hilt is clean. Its scabbard fits the dagger perfectly. All leather is clean and intact and all of its original heavy duty stitching is present. The scabbard has a large belt loop and retaining strap with eyelet that fastens to a brass stud on the front of the scabbard. The price for this excellent WW1 trench warfare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22706 (FS box)
£495.00

**RARE**WW1 French Model 1916 ‘J.Delaire’ (Variant of "The Avenger of 1870") Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 22831 - 22831
From 1915 the French began to develop trench weapons at the Châtellerault arms factory, with Lieutenant-Colonel Coutrot experimenting by converting existing military swords and bayonets into combat daggers. Several designs were decided upon and then sent to be manufactured by private firms. Despite such variety of knives being issued to French troops during the War, there was only one, the Modèle 1916, that received an official military designation. Given this fact, it is strange that the dagger was in fact devised by the cutlery manufacturer Astier-Prodon of Thiers, rather than Châtellerault. It was subsequently produced by a number of other civilian manufacturers to keep up with demand. Some of the Modèle 1916 daggers are marked 'Le Vengeur de 1870' on the blade, referencing the fall of Paris and French defeat in the Franco-Prussian war. This is an excellent, rare to find French Model 1916 Fighting Knife. WW1 variants by French makers available to French troops are identical to the Avenger of 1870 examples but without the Avenger inscription (see page 29 items 109 & 110 of Fighting Knives by Fred Stephens). Our knife by the French maker ‘J. Delaire’ has a 6 ¾” long steel double edged dagger blade with medial ridge and is correctly the same form as those found on European manufactured versions of the American pattern 1918 knuckle daggers. The blade is without Avenger inscription, the shank is manufacturer marked ‘J. Delaire’ within shield device. The flat, shaped, steel cross guard has a small inspection mark (illustrated). The knife measures 11 ¼” overall length. The original solid wood grip has a flat, round steel pommel tang screw / bolt. The hilt has a metal ferrule at the cross guard indicating mid to late war production (early models lack a metal reinforcing ferrule, to strengthen the connection of blade to hilt found on later examples). The blade and grip are totally secure with no movement. The correct original scabbard is pressed steel has correct elongated belt loop bar. The scabbard has original black paint finish and is numbered ‘331’ at the troat. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22831 (FS box)
£395.00

Victorian Pre 1845 British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Correct Pipe Back Blade, Brass Guard & Scabbard. Sn 22832 - 22832
The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture and folding langet on one side. Pre 1845 these swords had pipe back blades. Post 1845 they were made with slightly curved fullered blades (see page 173 of World Swords by Withers & Page 159 of Robson). This original infantry Officer's Pattern 1822 sword has a pre 1845, 32 ¼” single edged blade pipe back blade (37 ¾” overall). The blade has just light staining consistent with age and no damage to the sharp cutting edge. There are no maker or date marks on the blade. The gothic style voided brass guard has stylised Royal Cypher Queen’s Crown VR (Victoria Regina). The bar guard is fully intact & has the correct folding langet on one side. Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is in good condition with just light wear consistent with age & handling. The sword is complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard which has a single brass hanging ring. All leather and stitching are intact and has just light service wear. The brass scabbard mounts have areas of shallow denting consistent with service carry. The brass mounts have 2 original brass hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22832
£395.00

**RARE**ONE OF ONLY 2,315**1840 BENGAL PRESIDENCY CONTRACT**East India Company .65’’ Calibre 1840 Pattern Old Series Side Lock Percussion Cavalry Pistol. Sn 22830 - 22830
This is a rare East India Company .65’’ 1840 Pattern cavalry pistol having a 9" barrel and measuring 16” overall fitted with the early rounded Bakers 1819 style lock plate This pattern of pistol was an upgrade of the earlier Pattern 1819 flintlock pistol, produced as a percussion model with the same style lock using a percussion hammer and was known as the old series sidelock. In all other respects it was identical, it was a new made weapon using flintlock parts in store and not a conversion. Only 2,315 pistols were made in 1840 for issue in the Bombay presidency. No more pistols were ordered until 1843 and from then on production was of the New Series Sidelock. A quantity of these pistols were initially intended for issue to the H.M. 4th Light Dragoons then serving in the Bombay Presidency, however the regiment was called home. The first Bombay cavalry regiment to be issued this pistol were the 3rd Bombay Light cavalry who were re-equipped while serving in the Sind campaign under General Napier in 1842, the 4th carried and used them at the battle of Hyderabad. The next regiment to receive an issue was the 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry followed by the 1st Bombay Cavalry a Lancer regiment. During this period, it was normal practice to issue percussion arms first to regiments on active service. The pistol carries London viewing and proof marks on the barrel which has a nice smooth finish with a good patina. The pistol has a full walnut stock with regulation brass fittings with a lanyard ring to butt and captive swivel rammer hinged to muzzle. The bore has a nice smooth finish with only minor staining from service use. The stock has a nice smooth finish with a good colour. The wood has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age & service use and has a small inspection mark (illustrated in image 2). The pistol’s cocking & firing actions work crisply. This is one of very few known examples of this pattern of pistol. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion pistol, no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22830
£645.00

WW2 British WD Sten MK II 9mm Sub Machine Gun By *L Ltd & MMO With ‘T’ Bar Stock & 1945 WD Webbing Sling By Rover (Vehicle Manufacturing Company)**UK OLD SPECIFICATION DEACTIVATION**. D 6034 - D 6034
The 9mm Sten was mass produced from pressed metal parts as an urgent production for the British War effort. This is an excellent WW2 MK II Sten Sub Machine Gun with 'T' bar shoulder stock. The magazine housing is marked 'Sten MK II'. It is serial number 2125. The housing also has the partially visible maker mark ‘*L Ltd (the first letter is hidden by the manufacturing process). The stock is stamped by the maker ‘MMO’ (unknown). Deactivated to UK old specification the weapon strips, cocks and dry fires crisply and the magazine can be removed (the original old spec deactivation certificate was lost at some point in its life and a replacement certificate issued in 2025 with no further deactivation work required). The magazine has a small ‘A’ within roundel inspection mark. The gun is fitted with an original webbing sling which has original ink stencil marks ‘WD arrow’, ‘45’ date (1945) and ‘Rover’ (the British Motor Vehicle manufacturing Company). The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 6034
£1,475.00

WW2 Early 1943 Blade Marked US Army M3 Fighting Knife By Imperial & M8A1 Scabbard With Integral Frog By BM Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) & VP (Victory Plastics). ED 3005 - ED 3005
The M3 fighting knife was made for U.S. forces during 1943 and 1944. Early versions made in 1943 had their blades stamped with model designation, maker’s name and sometimes date. Later in 1944 to prevent weakening of blades the stampings were made on the knives’ guards (see M.H.Cole, ‘U.S Military Knives Bayonets and Machetes Book III’ page 95 and page 97 No 12). This is an excellent original WW2 early variant US M3 Fighting Knife with maker stamped blade & M8A1 Scabbard With Integral Frog (the M8A1 plastic scabbard evolved from the M8 scabbard which did not have the metal belt hook, see page 104 of Cole’s book). It has a clean 6 ½” parkerised steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is stamped by the manufacturer 'US M3 IMPERIAL' (Imperial Knife Company Providence Rhode Island USA). The correct compressed leather ringed handle is tight and undamaged. The top of the pommel has the correct Frankford Arsenal 'ignited grenade' mark. The knife is complete with its original M8A1 scabbard with integral green webbing frog which has the correct steel belt hook, single retaining strap and press stud fastener. The upper mount of the scabbard is stamped 'US M8A1' & by the manufacturer 'BM Co' (Beckwith Manufacturing Co). The green plastic body of the scabbard has cast ‘VP’ mark (Victory Plastics). The tip of the scabbard is holed for thigh cord. The front of the scabbard has period white paint number ‘17’ most likely an armoury or weapon number). The price includes UK delivery. ED 3005 (American knives & knife bayonets box)
£475.00
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