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SOLD SOLD (21/04 lAY-AWAY) NUMBER 3234 OF ONLY 7000** Original, Pre WW2 Japanese NCO's 1st Pattern, Type 95 Katana With Solid Copper Hilt, Correct Tokyo Kokura 1st Arsenal Marks Original Leather Cord With Barrel Knot & Correct 1st Type Scabbard & Hanger. - ED 2542
On September 16th 1935 a new sword was authorised for Japanese army NCO’s. 1st type sword hilts were made from solid unpainted copper, later variants had cast alloy painted hilts (see page 183 of Swords Of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 by Dawson). Only approx. 7,000 1st type copper hilt NCO swords were made before introduction of alloy hilt variants. This is an original extremely rare 1st type pre WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana with copper hilt and 1st type scabbard in near mint condition. The sword has the correct solid copper unpainted cast handle with cord sarute loop, quality heavy brass tsuba and scabbard retaining clip which works correctly. It has a superb, undamaged, fullered, 27 ½” clean blade. The blade is numbered ‘3234’ (of 7000) on one side above the fuller together with inspection mark. The copper hilt is stamped with Kokura 1st Arsenal marks (see page 185 of Dawson’s book). These marks are the only combination used on Tokyo 1st arsenal swords. They were also produced under Kokura arsenal supervision. The hilt is fitted with original leather cord with barrel knot in excellent condition with just light service wear. The sword is complete with its original matching numbers 1st type scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has original Sage green paint with no damage and just one very small dent in the lower section on one side consistent with service carry. The throat of the scabbard is matching numbered ‘3234’. The tip of the scabbard is correctly without drag and has the correct brass end cap. The scabbard’s hanging ring is fitted with original leather belt hanger which has its original sprung brass clip. The sword comes with descriptive labels from a previous owner which are illustrated and can be read in the images. As well as descriptive information about this sword and 1st type production, the descriptions also indicates that this sword was “acquired following the liberation of Singapore in 1945” (illustrated in the images). The sword comes with a later carry bag / slip with draw cord. The price for this nicely marked extremely rare 1st Type set in near mint condition includes UK delivery. ED 2542
£0.00

WW2 British B2 WD 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. ED 2543 - ED 2543
2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, WW2 2nd pattern, WD B2 marked , FS dagger and scabbard. The hilt is brass with 2nd pattern knurled grip and oval steel cross guard. The top of one side of the cross guard is stamped with War Dept arrow mark and B2 a known WW2 2nd pattern designation. It has a 169 mm long double edged blade with medial ridge which has just light staining consistent with age. Its original scabbard has an external brass chape. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elasticated retaining strap. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2543
£675.00

WW1 C1917 British Adams & Co No.30 Steel & Alloy Light Weight Trench Periscope With Correct Hinged Spike. Sn 22553:16 - 22553:16
Adams & Co were a quality renowned company that produced cameras as well as other scientific instruments, including Periscopes. This is an original British Adams & Co No.30 Steel & Alloy Light Weight Trench Periscope. These scopes were made circa 1917. The scope measures 19 ½” overall with the flat steel hinged spike in closed position. The spike for sticking in the ground or side of a trench is 12 “ length and has its original bracket with wing nut for tightening in position. The tube body is light steel and the curved mirror housings are cast alloy, all with original green paint. The optics work as they should. The cast alloy mirror housings have car letters ‘VN’. The tube is missing its original Adams instruction label (there are traces of adhesive where it would originally have been mounted. An image of an original period label is illustrated in the images). The price includes UK delivery Sn 22553:16 (storeroom shelves near binoculars)
£395.00

**RARE**WW1 Wood Transit Cased 1918 British WD W.D.S.F-K Fullerphone MK III Combination Field / Trench Telephone & Morse Code Set. Sn 22553:17 - 22553:17
The Fullerphone Mk III was a British World War I field telephone and buzzer telegraph system. It was designed for secure communication in trench warfare, where traditional field phones were vulnerable to interception. The Mk III utilized a "buzz chopper" to scramble the signal, making it difficult to overhear, even if tapped directly. It also included a Morse key for sending coded messages and a separate telephone handset. The "buzz chopper" (or buzzer unit) scrambled the signal, making it resistant to interception using Moritz devices, which tapped into the ground return of standard field phones. A folding Morse key allowed for sending coded messages. The handset allowed for voice communication. The Mk III came in a wooden carrying case with a protective lid. The Mk III was developed during the latter stages of World War I, around 1915-1916. The Fullerphone Mk III was a significant development in military communications, offering a more secure way to communicate in the static conditions of trench warfare. Its ability to transmit Morse signals along with speech, and its resistance to interception, made it a valuable tool for the British Army. This is a rare to find example of the Fullerphone MK III. It is complete with its original Telephone handset wired with communication cord and 4 prong plug. The fitted case has the correct terminals for attaching communication wires and is complete with correct folding Morse Key and headset with wired ear phones. The interior is stamped ‘W.D.S.F-K Fullerphone MK III’ together with ‘No. 930’, WD arrow and 1918 date. The inside of the case lid has instructions and morse code plate. The battery compartment with hinged lid has original batteries (not tested). The original wood case has a hinged lid, stencilled lettering, canvas wings for noise and light protection when in use. The case has clasp fasteners and steel carry handles. The case measures 13” x 8” x 7”. The case has no damage. The set has not been tested and we give no guarantee regarding functionality. The price for this rare WW1 communications set includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:17 (storeroom shelves above entrenching equipment)
£495.00

**RARE**WW1 1918 Wood Transit Cased 1918 British Military Lamp Electric Signaling, Daylight Mark 1 Morse Code Set By Arthur Lyon & Wrench Ltd With Accessories & Original Illustrated Instruction Pamphlet. Sn 22553:18 - 22553:18
The Lamp, Electric, Signaling, Daylight, was a portable, electric morse military signaling lamp, used for daylight communications in World War 1 and through until after World War 2. The lamp used an external battery as a power source (not included). This is a rare to find Mark 1 example. It is complete with its original communication cords Lamp, spare filters and an original tin of spare bulbs screw in spike for the lamp for handle or mount use. The fitted case has the correct terminals for attaching communication wires and is complete with correct Morse Key. The lid of the wood transit case has an identification plate ‘Lamp Electric Signaling, Daylight Mark 1 1918 Made By Arthur Lyon & Wrench Ltd’, a similar plate is mounted on the lamp. The inside of the case has instructions for use plates and contains its original illustrated instructions pamphlet. The original wood case has 2 hinged lids covered with canvas and press stud fasteners The case is fitted with original leather shoulder strap. The case measures 9 ½” x 9 ½” x 6”. The case has no damage. The set has not been tested and we give no guarantee regarding functionality. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:18 (storeroom shelves above entrenching equipment)
£375.00

Quality Made Post WW2 Soviet Russian Reproduction Leica Nazi German Luftwaffe 35mm Camera With Case. OPT 861 - OPT 861
Among the rarest and most sought after Leicas are the Luftwaffe, cameras issued to the Nazi Air Force. Original Nazi German Luftwaffe cameras are extremely rare and extremely expensive in the several thousand pounds range. Post WW2 Soviet Russian contractors produced quality made reproductions of these and other Leica cameras predominantly between 1956 & 1973. For the most part they are Russian Zorki or Fed cameras. Pre-war the Soviets built an entire industry on Leica copies for their domestic market. This post WW2 Soviet Russian made Nazi Luftwaffe Leica camera is in excellent condition. It is the gold effect case variant with faux Nazi Luftwaffe and motto markings, removable lens cover and original leather carry case. The camera is numbered 20368. The camera appears to be fully functioning but has not been tested and we give no guarantee regarding functionality. The camera comes with its original leather case with clasp fasteners and retaining screw which retains the camera securely in its case during transport. The price for this quality made camera, an interesting conversation piece worthy of further research includes UK delivery. OPT 861 (shelves storeroom with clocks)
£595.00

**SOLD 24/4**VERY RARE**ORIGINAL**Cased WW1 George Gibbs Ltd Bristol & London 1915 Patent Optical Sight Set For .303 Calibre SMLE Sniper Rifles. OPT 862 - OPT 862
English West country man George Charles Gibbs applied for two patents in mid 1915, one of which was for a specific mounting for the Rifle, Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield and the other for a mount that suited the earlier "Long" Lee-Enfield or Lee-Metford rifles. The fore-sight lens of patent no. 10,967 for SMLE’s utilised a post and cross-hair reticule similar to that of the BSA optical front sight and later integral tubular telescopic sights, patent 10,967. Gibbs, G. C. 28th. July 1915 - for the SMLE. A period illustration of the fore sight is illustrated in image 2. Sights - Consists in mounting an auxiliary fore-sight by means of a saddle-piece having two de¬pending limbs adapted to be engaged by a cross-bolt passing through the nose-cap and stock. In the construction shown in the image depending limbs s are hooked for engagement with the cross-¬bolt q. The auxiliary sight p is held rigid by a vertical clamping-screw t at the rear acting in con¬junction with a forward screw v or a projecting nose engaging the inclined rear surface of the ordinary foresight. The rear sight is of the BSA aperture type. The rear sight is marked ‘George Gibbs Ltd Bristol & London’ and is numbered ‘2234’. Our example of the very rare to find Gibbs optical sight set is in excellent condition and is contained in its original period leather case which has a full flap cover and retaining straps with eyelets that fasten to brass studs on the case and large belt loop to the rear. The inside of the case is fitted with a wood insert which holds the sight set and has sections for other accessories. The optical sight section of the wood block has an elasticated retaining strap to hold the sight securely in place during transit. The price for this very rare WW1 optical sight set includes UK delivery. OPT 862 (shelves storeroom with clocks)
£0.00

C1802-1805 4” Socket Bayonet for the Brown Bess Muzzle Loading Flintlock Muskets by Manufacturer John Gill. BAYO 630 - BAYO 630
Brown Bess socket bayonets named after the weapon they were made for (Brown Bess" is a nickname of uncertain origin for the British Army's muzzle-loading smoothbore flintlock Land Pattern Musket and its derivatives. The musket design remained in use for over a hundred years with many incremental changes in its design. These versions include the Long Land Pattern, the Short Land Pattern, the India Pattern, the New Land Pattern Musket, and the Sea Service Musket) were the standard bayonet of the 18th century for the British army and continued in use until C1842 (see item 656 of the bayonet book by Watts & White where a Brown Bess socket bayonet with 4” long socket example is illustrated and page 286 of the same book). The typical triangular blade is 404mm in length and it measures 521mm overall length. The 4” long socket’s internal diameter is 26mm and is stamped with maker ‘John Gill’ (This bayonet was made under contract to the E.I.C by John Gill of Birmingham, England between 1802 and 1805). The bayonets blade is straight, and the metal work of the bayonet has just light staining consistent with age and no rust. The price for this very nice bayonet includes UK delivery. BAYO 630. (Sockets Box)
£295.00

**RARE**WW1 Battle Of The Somme Battlefield Recovered British Trench Warfare Barbed Wire Breaker / Cutter For Attachment To S.M.L.E Rifles. MISC 821 - MISC 821
The Battle of the Somme also known as the Somme offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British Empire and the French Third Republic against the German Empire. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the river Somme in France. The battle was intended to hasten a victory for the Allies. More than three million men fought in the battle, of whom more than one million were either wounded or killed, making it one of the deadliest battles in human history. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. British rifle fitted wire breakers / cutters were 1st approved for service in 1912 and developed throughout WW1. This is a rare, original, WW1 British wire breaker / cutter for attachment to S.M.L.E rifles (see page 366 of ‘The Lee Enfield Story’ by Skennerton). This piece of WW1 trench warfare equipment was recovered post war from the Somme battlefield. A copy of an original WW1 photograph of a British Soldier carrying an S.M.L.E with a wire breaker / cutter attached is illustrated in image 1. The all steel construction wire breaker / cutter is in fair condition for a battlefield recovered relic. It has the correct steel horns jaw and hinged clamp with wing nut & bolt for rifle attachment. The metal work has even patina. There are no maker or date marks visible on this wire cutter. The price for this rare WW1 piece includes UK delivery. MISC 821 (storeroom shelves entrenching tools / wire cutters box)
£295.00

WW1 1918 British WB Limited Trench Warfare Hand Held Gas Alarm Rattle. MISC 822 - MISC 822
When gas was introduced onto the battlefield in 1915 (at the battle of Ypres, Belgium), it was common to use large cylinders that would send billowing clouds of gasses like Xylyl bromide and chlorine towards the enemy lines. Soldiers developed several ways to warn each other of inbound gas. Whenever the hiss of a gas cylinder or explosion of a shell was heard, a lookout would yell “gas!” to everyone in earshot. To communicate the warning up and down the lines, everything from church bells to air horns was used. Eventually, the men found that klaxon horns and wooden alarm rattles worked best ( a period image of a similar gas rattle in use by a British Soldier equipped for gas attack is illustrated in image 1). Alarm rattles were preferable because they were lightweight, easy to carry, and had a simple design. The rattle worked by whirling the device overhead, which caused a loud whirring sound. The gas alarm rattle was made primarily of wood & Iron. The gas alarm rattle was sometimes referred to as a ‘Policeman’s rattle’ because they were similar to those used by civilian police. Our original WW1 dated example made from hardwood with an iron frame is 11 ½” long and has a 7 ½” revolving handle attached to a wood cog that knocks together two pieces of wood when spun, which in turn makes a loud clacking noise. The handle is impressed with maker name ‘WD Ld (Limited)’ a known maker of these rattles together with 1918 date. This rattle is in remarkably good condition for its age. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 822. (Storeroom shelves entrenching box)
£195.00

C1927 Variant IV Langenhan nickel-plated “Dolla” AI 739. - AI 739
The story of Langenhan begins in 1842 Germany in the town of Mehlis, Thüringen with Valentin Friedrich Langenhan (10th June 1819 – 2nd March 1886). Valentin, who at this time was 23, along with his father, Johann Gottlieb Langenhan, 51, bought a shop in which they set up their gunsmith business. Together they produced and sold various gun parts such as flintlocks, hair-set locks, guards, caps, tools and knife blades. Johann (16th May 1791 – 15th January 1883) was a master gunmaker and personally trained his son Valentin in the art. It is said that Valentin preferred to use his second name Friedrich which is frequently seen in Langenhan company literature. Perhaps this was to differentiate himself from another Valentin Langenhan who operated an iron and steel works that was also located in Mehlis. Manufactured with five different variants, this IV example (This pistol is easily distinguished from the earlier variants by its oval trigger guard aperture. It retains a kidney-shaped grip; however, it loses the convex front edge. The visible locating notch that is present on the rear of the grip of the third variant has also been removed. Instead, two locating lugs were added to the inside the grip) retains the majority of its nickel plate *small fracture to left hand side above trigger-does not affect use*. It cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. See page 78 of the Collectors Guide to air pistols by Dennis E. Hiller for reference. The price includes UK delivery. AI 739.
£295.00

Edward VII Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to Lance Corporal Parfitt of the Notts & Derby Regiment. M 148. - M 148
The Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was instituted by King William IV in 1830. The medal remained in use for 100 years, until it was replaced by the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military) in 1930. During that time the reverse of the medal remained virtually unchanged, while the design of the obverse was altered during the reigns of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V. The Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was instituted by King William IV in 1830, for award to soldiers for long service and good conduct. The obverse of the original medal showed a Trophy of Arms that incorporated a central shield bearing the Royal Coat of Arms, with the House of Hanover Shield in its centre. On the Queen Victoria version, introduced after her succession to the throne in 1837, the Hanover emblem was removed from the central shield. Upon the succession of King Edward VII to the throne in 1901, his effigy was placed on the medal's obverse, followed by the effigy of King George V in 1910. In very good order with a light aged patina. The price includes UK delivery. M 148.
£195.00
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