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Nation : French
Local Price : £1,695.00

**RARE**C1680-1700 Early Continental French Or Spanish Plug Bayonet With Etched Blade. -. BAYO 662 Plug Bayonets were used in France & Spain as late as the 19th Century. This is an excellent early original French or Spanish push bayonet made C 1680-1700. It has a 12 ½” double edged blade etched on both sides with decorative panels obscured by staining consistent with age . The ricasso has a decorated pate at the ferrule and grooved white metal ferrule. The bayonet measures 18” overall length. The turned hilt is hardwood tapering from the blade to the pommel and ribbed throughout its length in order to grip the inside of the musket barrel. A nice early plug bayonet in excellent condition for its age. As is common this plug bayonet is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 662

Nation : Danish
Local Price : £1,695.00

Danish 1773 Model Dragoon Sword. A rare Danish 1773 model Dragoon Pallask. One of the largest, regulation cavalry swords we have come across, with the overall length measuring

Nation : -
Local Price : £1695.00

Flintlock Officers Holster Pistol by Gill. Ref X3621. A Flintlock Officers Holster Pistol by Gill. 15 ½”overall, 9” two stage octagonal to round Spanish 16 bore barrel with ‘London’ on top flat the breech with Tower Private Proofs. Foliate engraved tang, stepped bolted bevelled engraved lock signed ‘Gill’, spoon shaped semi water proof pan, bevelled engraved swan necked cock. Full stocked in walnut, chequered butt, Packtong mounts comprising long eared butt cap with flower head mask cap, engraved trigger guard decorated with a flower head on the bow & acorn finial, flat side plate engraved with a trophy of arms, turned ramrod pipes & wooden bone tipped ramrod. Circa 1790 An attractive pistol in good condition, barrel with old rebrown.

Nation : Indian
Local Price : $1,695.00

Maratha (Indian) Firangi Sword, 18th C. The firangi is a distinctive Indian cut-and-thrust sword dating back to the 16th Century, usually mounted with a European blade, and featuring a native hilt design. It was used by cavalry, particularly the Marathas, Rajputs, and Mughals. Its name derives from the Persian word farangi, meaning “foreigner”, referring to its imported European blade. They featured a distinctive hilt with circular pommel and attached spike at the end. This spike could be grasped for two-handed use, or used as an additional weapon in close quarters fighting. This example with broad 38″ (96.5 cm) single-edged blade with three long, narrow fullers; the last 9″ double-edged. The hilt of traditional style with plain figure-eight shaped guard, the wide integral knuckle guard with chiseled decoration, connecting to the large dished circular pommel; long octagonal spike with chiseled decoration at the base. The grip and inside of guard with padded blue velvet lining (complete but worn, with some seams open). Overall length 47 1/4″ (120 cm). Metal cleaned, the blade showing lamination and forging flaws, with patches of light pitting and age staining. The hilt with some rust on the inside of the guard and on the pommel. Provenance: The prestigious Russell Char Collection, Las Vegas.

Nation : Hungarian
Local Price : $1,695.00

Hungarian Cavalry Officer’s Saber, 2nd Half 18th C. Featuring brass hilt with stirrup guard and engraved double langets; lion head pommel with integral backstrap. Original leather grip with fine twisted brass wire wrap. Curved single-edged 28 3/4” (73 cm) blade with deep fuller at the back edge and double-edged for the last 7”. Blade finely engraved with sun, moon, and magnate profile bust. Original black leather scabbard with sheet brass drag, middle band, and throat with frog button; twin carry rings. Scabbard with red painted museum inventory mark. Blade smooth, with age staining; markings sharp and clear. Leather grip showing wear and use. Scabbard leather shows wear, but complete and supple. Overall length 33 3/4” (85.7 cm), not including scabbard.

Nation : -
Local Price : £1,695.00

Wilkinson Presentation 1857 Pattern Royal Engineers Sword of Lieut-Col William Gordon Ross. EL7378 - A superb Wilkinson presentation sword for Lieut-Colonel William Gordon Ross of the Royal Engineers, to celebrate his graduation from the Royal Military Academy in 1862. Ross was born in 1843 and commissioned as an officer in 1862, when he was awarded this sword. He became an instructor at the Royal Military Academy, and was created Lieutenant-Colonel in 1887. From 1887 to 1889 he was with

Nation : -
Local Price : £1695.00

1798 Pattern Sergeants Sword to 42nd Foot Black Watch. Ref 9286. A Rare 1798 Pattern Sergeants Sword to 42 nd Foot ‘Black Watch’. 37” overall, 31 ½” double edged blade with narrow central fuller on each face at the forte, brass highland basket hilt of slender rounded bars framing plain panels, slender fore guards, flat wrist guard, bun shaped pommel, spirally grooved fish skin covered grip. Circa 1800 Hilt in good condition with no breaks, lacks grip wire, blade darkly patinated. No scabbard See Brian Robson ‘Swords of the British Army’ 1996, pp. 189-90, no. 183

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,695.00

WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Katana Sword With Gendaito Hand Forged Blade Smith Signed Tang ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. ED 3016 -. ED 3016 An original WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang and scabbard. 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 army shin gunto officer’s sword, blade signed ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’. There were 3 men using this art name (go) all made gendaito hand forged traditional blades. 2 were brothers from Saitama prefecture North of Tokyo. This man claimed descent from Musashi Daijo Kore Kazu, made many swords for high ranking officers. Listed as having an exclusive seat in 1943 Smiths ranking by Nihon Token Tanren Jo & Ni Hon Token Shin Bun Shi. A blade by him recently got hozen papers by NBTHK. A true Gendaito., see notes by Chris Bowen & AOI Arts for info, also Markus Sesko books pages 196-197, John Slough page 171 and Fuller & Gregory list No. 193 / 291. Needs a polish to bring out forging details. Saya gunto parade steel, brown pait lots of knocks and marks with use. No gilt left on mounts. Tsuba die stamped brass gunto pattern stamped Number 3 as are seppa, no finish left. Tsuka good quality gunto pattern with rare Monkey hand sarute loop. Locking catch missing and missing fish skin in places. Binding intact but dirty. Lots of information on this man. Worthy of restoration”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He measures the cutting edge as just over 66 cms, total length 88 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3016

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,675.00

C1800 British Richards Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Holster Pistol With Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:16 -. 21393:16 This is a very good Flintlock Holster Pistol made C1800. It is 14" overall with an 8 ¾” round steel barrel. The barrels’ smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use and has English black powder proofs. It has a flat stepped lock with cock fitted with flint. The lock plate is crisply signed ‘Richards’ (there were several gunmakers working in both London and the Provinces during the flintlock era). It has a walnut full stock with plain rounded butt. It's has brass fittings including trigger guard with extended tang and ram rod flute. It is complete with original captive iron ram rod. It's action works crisply. 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 a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:16

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,675.00

**QUALITY FITTINGS**1773-1823 English Barber Newark Flintlock .577 Regulation Calibre Target / Traveling Pistol With Octagonal Barrel & Ram Rod. Sn 21393:17 -. 21393:17 Isaac Barber was an English Nottinghamshire based gun smith recorded at Market Place, Newark 1773-1823 (see page 164 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol.2). This is an excellent Flintlock Pistol by Barber Newark. It is 14 ¼” overall with a 9” octagonal steel sighted barrel. The barrels’ smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use and has black powder proofs. The top barrel flat is faintly signed ‘Barber Newark’. It has a flat stepped lock with cock. The lock plate is crisply signed ‘Barber’ (most likely Isaac). It has a walnut full stock with plain rounded butt. It's has fancy steel fittings including trigger guard with extended tang, clamshell on the trigger guard and Pineapple finial. It is complete with original ebonised wood ramrod with polished horn end cap and steel worm. It's action works crisply. 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 a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:17

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,675.00

**MINT BORE**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**Georgian British Ordnance Enfield Tower .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings, Stock Impressed With ‘JW’ Stock Maker’s Mark. Sn 22059:6 -. 22059:6 This is an original British Ordnance Regulation Enfield Tower .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol in excellent Condition. The pistol has all original wood work with regulation brass fittings, including trigger guard with extended tang, fore end block & cudgel butt. The walnut full stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The wood is impressed with stock maker’s mark ‘JW’. It has a heavy military ring neck cock fitted with flint & original wood ram rod with brass end cap. It measures 15 ½” overall with a 9” round steel barrel. The barrel has English black powder proofs. The smooth bore is near mint clean and bright. The action works crisply. The lock plate is signed ‘Tower’ & has Georgian Crown & Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George Rex) together with ordnance inspection mark. The price for this excellent Napoleonic wars era flintlock includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22059:6 (in 22059 collection box)

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,650.00

A 17th Century Walloon Sword. New item, description to follow.

Nation : Austrian
Local Price : £1,650.00

Austrian 1770s Dragoon Officers Sword. Austrian dragoon officers sword circa 1770s. A four bar hilt design with leather covered grip and leather guard liner is still present. The hatchet steel

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,650.00

Victorian 73rd Regiment and The Blackwatch Basket Hilt Sword. £ 1,650.00 Victorian 73rd Regiment and The Blackwatch Basket Hilt Sword. Regulation Basket hilt with liner and fish skin grip. The broad sword blade with super engraving one side with regimental devises the reverse with V R crown and owners crest and initials Major Charles Albert Bushman. Complete with matching steel scabbard with two loose rings.

Nation : German
Local Price : £1,650.00

German 17th Century Cavalry Rapier. An early 17th century cavalry rapier probably German or Dutch. Transitional rapier guard, having a single knuckle bow and side ring with thumb loop,

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,650.00

A Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by Ketland & Co.. A Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol by Ketland & Co. With belled brass barrel stamped at the breech with London proofs and decorated with a spray of foliage towards the tang, engraved steel tang, border engraved lock, signed ‘Ketland & Co.’ Full-stocked in walnut with raised moulding around the tang, with brass mounts comprising engraved pierced side-plate, border engraved butt cap, escutcheon and engraved trigger guard, turned ramrod pipes with horn tipped ramrod. Ketland [1740-1804] William Ketland, Sr., established a gunsmithy at Birmingham in 1740, and after his death his eldest grandson, William Ketland, carried on the business until his death in 1804. During this period they operated under the name of Ketland & Co. It is not definitely known when they opened the London shop but it is believed to be about 1760, and were one of the first Birmingham gunmakers to compete with London gunmakers of fine workmanship. The Ketlands arms mark later developed into the Birmingham Proof Mark. William Ketland II’s brother-in-law, Thomas Izon continued to operate the company under the name Ketland & Co. until 1831, when they got into financial difficulties and the firm ceased operations. William Ketalns, Sr., had two other grandsons, Thomas and John Ketland, both gunsmiths who worked on a co-operative basis with William Ketland under the name Ketalnd & Co. However, Thomas and John emigrated foto the USA in 1780. A number of American Kentucky rifles had Ketalnd & Co locks. Ketland & Co flintlock pistols and fowling pieces are noted for their fine workmanship and design. A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York. Dimensions: Bore: N/A Barrel Length: 8.25 Inches (21 cm) Overall Length: 14 Inches (35.50 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,650.00

English Model 1827 Naval Officers Presentation Sword to Henry Boyes. £ 1,650.00 English Model 1827 Naval Officers Presentation Sword to Henry Boyes regulation sword, gilt brass guard and bound grip with an etched pipe back lightly curved blade. The etchings are still visible the fouled anchor and the maker’s name Hunt and Collins of Haymarket London and Victorian crown plus floral decoration. The presentation reads presented to Henry Boyce on 30th August 1841 by Viscount Galway. His naval history states he severed on both Royal Sovereign 100 and Queen 98 both ships were at Battle of Trafalgar and transferred to Fame 74 on 29th October 1805 confirmed by his event history 21 October 1805 – battle of Trafalgar – 29th October 1805 Fame 74 as Lieutenant. Overall length 35.5 inch the blade 30 inches sold with some research

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,650.00

British Victorian 1821 Officers Sword with Family Blade. £ 1,650.00 British Victorian 1821 Officers Sword fitted with early 18th century family blade. Regulation 1821 sword hilt with 3 bar guard and patent style tang due to the size and age of the blade. Fish skin grip secured by twisted brass wire and chequered pommel and back strap. The straight blade single edged with three small fuller the lower two running the full length of the blade and stamped with dots and lines. Complete with made to measure scabbard for this sword, overall length 40.5 inch the blade 32.5 inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,645.00

**VERY RARE**GALLIPOLI ISSUE**Pre WW1 1912 British WD Enfield 1st Pattern Hook Quillon 1907 Pattern Sword Bayonet With Australian 2nd Military District (New South Wales) Mark & WD Scabbard With Matching Australian District ‘NSW’ Mark & 1908 Pattern Frog.. 23408 1st Type 1907 pattern bayonets with hook quillon were introduced in 1908, after 1913, ‘07’ Pattern bayonets were produced without hook quillon (see page 186 of British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). Early Hook quillon bayonets were carried by Australian troops at Gallipoli. This is an excellent, original 1st type hook quillon 1907 pattern sword bayonet by Enfield With Australian marks, complete with correct, original scabbard & frog with helve carrier strap. The sword bayonet has a 17” long steel single edged blade with fullers. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is stamped at the ricasso on one side with the King’s Crown ‘GR’ (George Rex), ’5 ’12 production date (May 1912) and ‘1907’ (Pattern) together with ‘EFD’ manufacturer initials (Enfield). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The bayonet has the 1st pattern hook quillon cross guard which incorporates a muzzle ring. The cross guard is stamped ‘2MD’ indicating Australian issue to the 2nd Military District which is New South Wales & weapon number ‘21324’. The grips have just light bumps and bruises to be expected & are correctly secured with two screw bolts. The bayonets steel pommel release button works correctly. The bayonet is complete with its original steel mounted leather scabbard. The scabbard has the correct rear seam and the leather has WD inspection marks. The throat mount is stamped with matching Australian Military district ‘NSW’ (New South Wales) & weapon number ‘19737’. The scabbard is fitted with its original 1908 pattern webbing frog. The frog has the correct helve strap. All the stitching and material of the scabbard, frog and carrier are intact. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23408 (hook quillon box store room)

Nation : German
Local Price : £1,595.00

German Feldsäbel Sabre circa 1680-1720. EL7065 - A Continental (probably German) 'Feldsäbel' military sabre, dating to circa 1680-1720. Featuring a 29 inch sabre blade, bearing various emblems and motifs of religious and mystical significance. Various Latin mottos, including "Vincere aut mori" (Conquer or die!). The blackened iron hilt, with perforated side shells, thumb-ring and side bars, of quite a typical German form for the

Nation : British
Local Price : £1595.00

A Very Fine & Rare, Signally Beautiful, Anglo-American War of 1812, 'Eagle Head' & Scroll Fretted Hilt, American Officer's Sabre. In Great Condition.. It was quite extraordinary, but we acquired a pair of these fabulous and very rare American eagle head pommel and scroll fretted hilted sabres, that have been together since the war, possibly owned by brothers that served, but naturally, officer's swords were never sold as pairs, or indeed used as such, but, none the less, they have been together for almost 200 years. We are, however, selling them individually. Eagle head pommel with fully feathered back strap, in brass, with scroll fretted knuckle guard, and carved bone grip. Almost all the deluxe grade American officer’s sabres had the expensive alternative option of a carved bone hilt, as opposed to carved ivory, as enjoyed by their British counterparts, as the new nation of America lost all its access to ivory after its split from being part of the British colonial forces. Another one of the long list of negative consequences resulting from the revolution of 1776. It has an engraved bright polished blade, and its original brass mounted leather scabbard, with both twin ring belt strap supports, and an alternative wear option of a frog mount stud. Overall in excellent condition, with usual aged blade etching surface wear. Used in the War of 1812 period, and a very nice example of these very fine swords,For Canadians, historically, the War of 1812 was the successful defence of a small colony against attack by a much larger neighbour. Canadians endured repeated invasions and occasional occupations, but each invasion ultimately ended with an American withdrawal. The Royal Navy and British Army supported by Canadian regulars, Canadian militia, and First Peoples warriors, successfully defended Canada. Isaac Brock, Charles de Salaberry, Laura Secord, and Tecumseh became, and remain, iconic Canadian figures. The successful defence of Canada allowed British North America to evolve into an independent transcontinental country. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and Great Britain and its colonies, Upper and Lower Canada and Nova Scotia, from 1812 to 1815 on land and sea. The Americans declared war on Britain on June 18, 1812, for a combination of reasons, outrage at the impressment (seizure) of thousands of American sailors, frustration at British restraints on neutral trade while Britain warred with France, and anger at British support for native attacks along the frontier which conflicted with American expansion and settlement into the Old Northwest. The war started poorly for the Americans as their attempts to invade Canada were repeatedly repulsed; later in the war, American land forces proved more effective. The Royal Navy lost some early single-ship battles but eventually their numbers told and the naval blockade of the eastern seaboard ruined American commerce, and led to extreme dissatisfaction in New England. Following the American raid and burning of York (now Toronto), the British raided the Chesapeake Bay area and burned parts of Washington D.C. but were repulsed at Baltimore and withdrew. The Americans gained naval control of Lake Erie and Lake Champlain, preventing the planned British invasion of New York. The Americans destroyed the power of the native people of the Northwest and Southeast. With the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, and the stalemate on the battlefields, both nations agreed to a peace that left the prewar boundaries intact.

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,595.00

A Crisp Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by John Cuff.. A Crisp Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by John Cuff. With sighted octagonal barrel, inlaid with gold signature along the top of the barrel, ‘JOHN CUFF,LONDON’ and with a single gold line at the breech, with platinum touch hole, engraved steel tang fitted with rear-sight, stepped bevelled lock, engraved ‘CUFF’ beneath the rain-proof pan, fitted with a sliding safety catch and decorated with foliage at the tail of the lock, full-stocked in walnut and cut with chequering at the grip with vacant rectangular escutcheon, blued mounts comprising trigger guard decorated with stands of arms on the bow and pineapple finial, turned ramrod pipe, with original horn tipped ramrod with concealed worm. CUFF John. Goldsmith, Jeweller & Dealer in firearms, 131 New Bond Street., 1818-24; 106 Regent St. (Corner of Glasshouse St.), 1825-7. Also retailed cased crossbows. Dimensions: Bore: 25 Bore Barrel Length: 4 inches (10.15 cm) Overall Length: 8.5 Inches (21.60 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,595.00

A Good Flintlock Officers Pistol by T. Bolton & Co, London.. A Good Flintlock Officers Pistol by T. Bolton & Co, London. With sighted octagonal barrel signed ‘LONDON’ with single platinum line at the breech and platinum touch-hole, profusely engraved steel tang incorporating back-sight, stepped bevelled lock signed ’T BOLTON & CO’ and decorated with scrolling foliage, the cock profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, full-stocked in walnut cut with chequering at the grip, with a dark horn fore-end cap, engraved steel mounts comprising trigger guard and ramrod pipes, fitted with captive ramrod, in good clean order overall, retaining some original finish. BOLTON [1776-1813] Thomas – Made boxlock flintlock pocket pistols with folding trigger, shop in London. A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York. Dimensions: Bore: 16 Bore – Carbine Bore Barrel Length: 8.5 Inches (21.60 cm) Overall Length: 13.5 Inches (34.30 cm)

Nation : French
Local Price : £1595.00

French Napoleonic AN XI Light Cavalry Troopers Sword. Ref X3416. A French Napoleonic AN XI Light Cavalry Troopers Sword. 40” overall, 34 ½” curved fullered blade with inspector’s poincon of ‘J. Krantz’, back edge engraved ‘M-F’ture Imp du Klingenthal Septembre 1812’. Three bar brass hilt, brass pommel with V stamp, original leather grip with large brass rivet, stamped ‘Versailles’ with other unidentified stamps. In its original heavy steel scabbard with two suspension rings. Dated 1812. Sword in good condition, some old worm holes in grip.

Nation : French
Local Price : £1595.00

French Naval AN X Sabre de Bord or 1811 Pattern Cutlass. Ref 9361. A Rare French Naval AN X Sabre de Bord or 1811 Pattern Cutlass. 32” overall, 27”blade slightly curved with broad fuller, engraved on both sides with an anchor & inspector stamps, & ‘ M-F’ture Imp du Klingenthal Coulaux frere’ on the spine. Sheet iron half basket hilt with octagonal iron grip, five lobed quillion, Phrygian helmet pommel, in it’s original brass mounted black leather scabbard, with a frog stud on the top mount. Circa 1811- 1815. Rare sword with scabbard in good condition Jacques and Julien Coulaux managed the Klingenthal factory from 1803 to 1836. See ‘ Naval Swords and Dirks’ by Sim Comfort page 418, 425 & ‘Boarders Away’ by W. Gilkerson pages 78-80

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,595.00

**RARE**ATTRIBUTED RNAS PILOT OFFICER’S**MINT**WW1 Era British Kings Crown Henry Wilkinson Sword With Blued & Etched Panels Blade Presented To Captain (Later RAF) William Hallett-Carpenter, Bullion Cord, Portepee & Matching Maker Scabbard. Sn 22088 -. 22088 The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was the air arm of the Royal Navy, under the direction of the Admiralty's Air Department, and existed formally from 1 July 1914 to 1 April 1918, when it was merged with the British Army's Royal Flying Corps to form the Royal Air Force (RAF), the world's first independent air force. This is an excellent WW1 era British Royal Navy Officer’s Sword presented to Captain (Later RAF) William Hallett-Carpenter on being commissioned into the Royal Naval Air Service (Captain William Hallett-Carpenter was commissioned into the RNVR RNAS in 1915 and served as an Armourer and Gunnery Instructor. He transferred to the RAF in April 1918 and was promoted to Captain). The sword in near mint condition has a clean single edged straight blade which is 31¾” in length with central fuller (37 ¾” overall). The blade is crisply etched with Naval fouled anchor & foliate panels on both sides together with King’s crown and heraldic arms. The riccaso is marked on one side by the manufacturer Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London together with Royal Warrant and the reverse has the ordnance acceptance proof star with inlaid roundel. One side of the blade has a nice presentation panel ‘PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT W. HALLETT CARPENTER BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE PYRENE Co Ltd UPON HIS JOINING THE ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE AS A MARK OF THEIR APPRECIATION OF HIS VALUABLE SERVICE’. It has a gilt brass lions head with mane pommel and grip strap & full knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Kings Crown and fouled anchor motif. The spine of the blade is number 50993 (1914/17 Period) and has ‘London Made’ cartouche. The sword’s fish skin grip with bullion wire binding is undamaged. Attached to the guard is its bullion cord and portepee all in excellent condition. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has gilt brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The throat mount has an embossed shield with matching Henry Wilkinson manufacturer detail. The scabbard has a retaining clip which functions as it should, holding the sword securely in the scabbard. The price for this near mint attributed RNAS Officer’s presentation sword set includes UK delivery. Sn 22088

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,575.00

**SCARCE & DESIRABLE**WW1 Era King George V British WD Scottish Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Staff Sergeants / Officer’s Basket Hilt Broadsword With Etched & Blued Panels & Stylised Monogram Blade & Scabbard. Sn 23484:107 -. 23484:107 The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army until amalgamation into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006. During the Crimean War The Highlanders earned the sobriquet of “The Fighting Highlanders” and carried with it the status of having been the original “Thin Red Line”. This title was bestowed following the action of the 93rd at Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in which the Highlanders alone stood between the undefended British Army base at Balaclava and 4 Squadrons of charging Russian Cavalry. The Regiment saw much action in both WW1 & WW2. This is an original WW1 Era King George V British WD Scottish Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Staff Sergeants / Officer’s Basket Hilt Broadsword. It is similar in form to those illustrated 187-195 of Swords Of The British Army by Robson. The Scottish basket hilt Broadsword has become one of the most sought after swords for collectors (see page 35 of World Swords by Withers). The sword measures 39” overall with a 31 ¾” double edged fullered blade which has etched & blued panels of Thistles and other foliate devices on both sides. One side has King’s Crown Royal Cypher ‘GRV’ (King George V Rex) & heraldic arms. The etching also features the Regimental badge of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and stylised monogram (illustrated, most likely the Officer / NCO who commissioned this sword). The ricasso has ordnance acceptance star and proof roundel. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. It has the correct medieval appearance basket hilt with wire wrapped fish skin bound wood handle, nickel plate fittings, flat cross guard, ribbed ferrule and bell shaped pommel cap with holed ball end. Its fish skin handle is tight and undamaged as is its full ‘heart design’ pierced steel basket hilt with original leather lining. The sword is complete with original steel scabbard with ball end and 2 steel hanging rings. The scabbard is undamaged with no dents. The price for this sought after sword with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:107

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,570.00

Scottish 1798 Pattern Basket Hilt.... Georgian period, Scottish infantry officers 1798 pattern sword. Of typical regulation form, having a gilt brass basket hilt with domed pommel and

Nation : French
Local Price : £1,550.00

French Napoleonic AN IX Light.... Napoleonic French AN IX model, light cavalry trooper's sword. Typical three-bar, brass hilt design showing a clear "VERSAILLES" mark and Imperial 'B'

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,545.00

1885 Period Into WW1 & WW2 Japanese Officer’s Army Kyu Gunto Parade Sword With Gendaito Hand Forged Blade, Scabbard With Leather Field Combat Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 16923 -. 16923 This is an original Japanese Officer’s Army Officer's Parade sword. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “An 1885 period Kyu Gunto sword with traditional Gendaito hand forged blade. Looks like Hizen school work from tang shape & forging which is Suguha (straight) with Nie crystals on the Ha-Buchi. Blade has a cutting edge of 27”. Hada is very fine wood grain. The tang is un signed. Hilt is missing a family mon badge, can see small hole in fuchi where it would have been. The whole sword is of 19th century manufacture, a sword carried in both world wars”. The hilt has a push button scabbard retaining clip which is complete but does not lock into the throat mount of the scabbard. The Ray skin covered handle has small areas of wear to be expected and its original wire binding is intact. All the fittings are original. The sword is complete with wood scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard is fitted with a replacement field combat cover. All leather and stitching of the cover are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 16923

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £1500.00

C1630 Spanish Bilbo. A Spanish colonial style bilbo, with a double shell guard and bound copper wire grip. The sturdy unmarked broadsword blade has a deep single fuller, with a pleasant overall this patina. These swords were used as early as the 16th century and the style persisted well into the 18th century, when, on the 12th of July 1728, the style was authorised by the Royal Ordinance for all Spanish Cavalry units. This sword dates to the mid 17th century, and is a rather attractive example of a sword that was in use for almost two centuries, right up to the start f the Peninsular wars. Several examples are exhibited in the Museu Militar in Barcelona

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Local Price : £1,495.00

C1820 W&J Rigby Dublin Ireland 15 Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol With Fish Tail Stock, Brass Furniture & Captive Ram Rod. Sn 21350 -. 21350 John Rigby & Company (or John Rigby & Co. (Gunmakers) Ltd) is the oldest gunmaking firm in continuous operation in the English-speaking world. Rigby has a distinguished history of technological advancement for both sporting and military application. Rigby rifles, guns and pistols have played prominent roles throughout the British Empire and particularly in Asia and Africa. The company was established by the first John Rigby in Dublin, Ireland in 1775. After the founding John Rigby's death, in 1818, his sons William and John Jason Rigby operated the business as W. & J. Rigby from circa 1820 to 1865, a period that spanned flintlock, percussion, pinfire and needlefire ignition and marked the start of the modern metallic cartridge era. Rigby was a leader in barrel-making and rifling technology and, at the time, it was also recognised for its high grade dueling pistols. This is an excellent original W&J Rigby Dublin flintlock holster pistol, made around 1820. It is a sturdy pistol, 15 ½” overall length with a 9” heavy steel barrel. The smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use. The round steel barrel has a flat barrel rib faintly signed ‘W&J Rigby Dublin’. The fish tail stock is all original, made from Walnut and it has brass furniture. It has its original captive steel ram rod. The lock plate is signed 'W&J Rigby' and works crisply. 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 a part of a collection or display. Sn 21350