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Local Price : £1,250.00

17th Century Early Smallsword. EL7306 - A high status mid to late-17th century Continental early smallsword, gilded overall and featuring a Norman Typology Type 109 hilt. The 28 inch double-edged blade, with extensive and very detailed engraving and complex fullering, with the remains of gilding evident on most of the surface. The hilt of copper alloy, also with gilding remaining, having one main knucklebow and the

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

A Flintlock Blunderbuss by Barbar of London.. A Flintlock Blunderbuss by Barber of London. With flared steel barrel, stamped with London proofs and Barbars own barrel smiths mark at the breech, plain steel tang, curved signed lock, missing dog-catch safety at rear of the cock (replacement spring), full-stocked in walnut with raised apron around the tang and lock, small crack at front of lock, with plain brass mounts comprising pierced side-plate, vacant escutcheon, butt plate, trigger guard and turned ramrod pipes, with brass tipped ramrod and original steel sling mounts front and rear. Barbar James Son of Lewis apprentice to father, 1714; free of Gunmakers Co. and proof piece passed, 1722. Elected Assistant, 1737. Master, 1742. Appointed Gentleman Armourer to George II, 1741. Furbisher at Hampton Court, resigned, 1767. Gunmaker, Portugal St., 1726-67; Dover St., 1739-67. Died 1773. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: n/a Barrel Length: 16 Inches (40.65 cm) Overall Length: 31.5 Inches (80 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

An Exceptional Giant Sized 1788 Style Hussar Sabre. EL7361 - This is a very mysterious and quite exceptional 18th century hussar/light cavalry sabre, featuring a massive broad 38 inch long blade. The whole sword is of giant proportions. At first sight it could be described as a British 1788 pattern light cavalry sabre, but I strongly suspect that this is an earlier Austrian or Hungarian huzzar sabre, on which the later British 1788 pattern was

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,250.00

A Flintlock Specimen Gun by Davies & Son. A Flintlock Specimen Gun by Davies & Son. With sighted octagonal to round barrel, breech block inlaid with two platinum lines and platinum plug, border engraved tang decorated with flowers, stepped bevelled lock, engraved with a game bird and a star-burst at the tail of the lock, half-stocked in walnut, cut with chequering at the grip, with white metal fore-end cap, engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate and trigger guard. Staining to butt and mounts. Dimensions: Bore: 32 Bore Barrel Length: 25 Inches (63.50 cm) Overall Length: 41 Inches (104.15 cm)

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1250.00

A Stunning 1845 Pattern '1st Battalion Welch Regiment' Senior Officer's Sword. with The Field Service Brass Scabbard For Senior Officer's, Majors and Above. Made by Robert Mole. Traditional VR Cypher Gothic hilt with wire binding over the sharkskin grip. Excellent plus blade with numerous stamps and ordnance quality inspection marks.Overall in excellent plus condition, but, the scabbad does have some combat denting. Regimentally marked to the 1st Battalion The Welch Regiment, for an officer {a major and above} that served under Colonel Kitchener, in combat in the Mahdist War (1888): The 1st Battalion was dispatched to Egypt in 1886, playing a key role in the Mahdist War at the Battle of Gemaizah (Suakin) in December 1888, where they were highly praised for their efficiency by their commander, Col.Kitchener. Colonel Herbert Kitchener, {later to become known as the great Field Marshal Lord Kitchener} who wrote in his dispatches: ‘The half-Battalion of The Welsh Regiment are seasoned soldiers and whatever I asked of them to do they did well. They’re marksmen at Gemaizah Fort and the remainder of the half-Battalion on the left fired section volleys driving the Dervishes from their right position and inflicting severe punishment upon them when in the open. Significantly the Battalion did not lose a man” Later, the 1st Battalion was dispatched to South Africa in November 1899 for the Second Boer War: it was engaged in Battle of Paardeberg in February 1900, where they suffered heavy losses, and again at the Battle of Driefontein in March 1900 The Welsh Regiment (1st Battalion) served with distinction in the Second Boer War (1899–1902), notably in Kelly-Kenny's division at Paardeberg, Driefontein, and Poplar Grove, where they used the bayonet to break Boer positions. They also served as mounted infantry and in blockhouse duties to end the war, with significant losses to enteric fever. The Welsh Regiment (1st Bn): Engaged heavily at Paardeberg (Feb 1900), where they suffered notable casualties (15 men killed, 57 wounded), Driefontein, and Poplar Grove. Actions: Lord Roberts mentioned the 1st Battalion's gallantry in dispatches, particularly in bringing the fight to the enemy at the point of the bayonet, notes Anglo Boer War - Home. A maxim gun detachment and a company of mounted infantry served with Columns (Alderson's and De Lisle's). Based on records related to the Welch Regiment (41st/69th Foot) and its service in the Sudan, here are some officers of major rank or who attained it, who served or were attached during the Mahdist War era (1881–1899) and associated Sudan campaigns: Major William Dowdeswell: Served in the Welch Regiment and later became a Lieutenant Colonel, holding significant command during the late 19th-century operations. Major A Derry: Recorded as serving with the Welch Regiment/Staff during this general period. Major C P Graham: Recorded as serving with the Welch Regiment/Staff. Major G D Melville: Listed as a Captain/Temporary Major with the Welch Regiment/Staff. Major H C Rees: Listed as a Major and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel/Temporary Brigadier General with the Welch Regiment.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

1803 Pattern Sword for an Officer of a Grenadier Company. Origin: United Kingdom, Culture: British, Period: George III. 1803 Pattern Sword for an Officer of a Grenadier Company, as indicated by the grenade above the GIIIR crown on the knuckle guard. Scabbard throat engraved with retailer Filler & Fox, Bedford St. Covent Garden, LONDON. Scabbard leather has had a repair. The leather washer is new.

Nation : French
Local Price : £1,250.00

Loyal Greenwich Volunteers Officer’s Sword. £ 1,250.00 Loyal Greenwich Volunteers Officer’s Sword, the blade engraved with stands of arms and crowned Royal coat of arms plus GR however very faint, regulation gilt hilt with distinct five ball design, cushion form pommel, reeded ebony grip, gilt band with central crown and L G V no scabbard. Raised in 1798 as part of a national movement of local volunteer associations formed to protect Britain against potential French invasion.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

English Infantry Officers Sword c 1780. £ 1,250.00 English Infantry Officers Sword c 1780 in nice condition, shaped pommel with raised tang button. Half basket with curved S bars and fish skin grip secured by twisted silver wire. Single edged blade with top fuller overall length 34.5 inch the blade 28 inches

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

Edwardian Royal Company of Archers Sword. £ 1,250.00 Edwardian Royal Company of Archers Sword 77.5cm blade marked Purves Glasgow, etched with scrolling foliage and thistles. Gilt hilt with down turned shell guard applied with a spray of thistles in silver, wire bound grip, in its black leather scabbard with gilt mounts engraved with scrolls and foliage and the top mount with frog stud.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

British Kings Own Scottish Borderers Officers Sword. £ 1,250.00 British Kings Own Scottish Borderers Officers Sword George the 5th period and named to L A Furst K.O.S.B In super condition levee weight sword with Infantry officers hilt, fish skin grip and tassel. The blade with excellent etching and blued panel detailing L A Furst K.O.S.B It is complete with matching scabbard overall length 39 inch 99cm and the blade 32.5 inch 83cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

British 1796 Light Cavalry Officers Sword. £ 1,250.00 British 1796 Light Cavalry Officers Sword in untouched condition the hilt officers regulation with leather grip bound with twisted silver wire and square langets. The curved blade more like a troopers in weight and size and has been field sharpened no visible markings. The scabbard again trooper weight and size but engraved with Georgian crown and initials below, the reverse with 28 overall length 37.25 inch the blade 32 inches

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,250.00

**SUPERB**VERY RARE**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA** British W. Parker London Warranted 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Blued & Gilt Etched Blade. ED 2594 -. ED 2594 This is an original very rare to find example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where an example with similar blued and etched blade is illustrated. In his book withers states that most of these swords are found with missing quillons, & worn blades). Our superb example has the correct shell guard with foliate decoration, one shell correctly folds for scabbard carry. It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finial. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 31 ¾” long fullered, single edged blade with leather hilt washer. The blade is correctly gold etched and blued on all sides for ¾ of its length. The etchings are foliate & Martial panels, Georgian Crown GR (George Rex) & heraldic devices. There is also a maker’s banner ‘W. Parker London Warranted’ (Parker, William [1790-1840] Shop in Holborn, London. He was the founder of a famous firm of gunmakers. Had the Royal Warrant. Made blades & boxlock flintlock pocket pistols, flintlock holster pistols and brass barrel blunderbusses. Under Royal Government contract made flintlock musketoons. In 1829 when Sir Robert Peel organized the London Police, William Parker made flintlock and later percussion pistols for the Police). All of the etching, gilt and blueing are crisp. As is common this sword is without scabbard. The price for this very rare sword includes UK delivery. ED 2594

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,250.00

**MASTER SMITH**WW2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘Shinoda Uji Fusa’, Rare Period Expensive Aluminium Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23322 -. 23322 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 pattern army officer’s sword. Blade is a showato, oil–tempered arsenal–produced blade. This smith also worked in take¬ yama sword forging place using yasuki sand iron (known maker of gendaito traditionally forged blades). Maker: shinoda Uji Fusa pupil of watanabe kane naga & kato jumyo, both rated swordsmiths. Uji fusa won 3rd seat in 1941 competition. Rated as joko no retsu (master smith). This blade has a seki arsenal inspection stamp so is not a gendaito. Blade is in bright but scratched condition obscuring the forging details. Appears to have a small bumpy temperline gunome midare with nioi edge to it when looked at in bright sunlight, needs professional polish. Saya metal (aluminium) expensive in its day – you always have problems keeping the paint on this type as it seems to fall away easily. This has been repainted in army colours (used condition). Tsuba is mokko (4 lobed) iron plate been blackened finish no decoration. Made showa period 1940-45. Multiple seppa all number 15 apart from odd one. Tsuka is good but used / carried condition. Has broken locking catch, also has wire sarute loop for tassel (original). Reference: markus sesko book on Japanese sword smiths page 249 & fuller & gregory. Lists of Japanese sword smiths oshigata 156–3, 38–366, 352. Lots of info in books on this man, a trained tosho by two very good masters”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature and identifies an arsenal mark. He describes the cutting edge as 65 cm length and total length 89 cm. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23322

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,250.00

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick c 1900. £ 1,250.00 Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick c 1900 super quality, black horn segments make up the main body of the cane with brass ferrule. The decorative handle curved in matching horn with silver mounts, locking ring, note the two small dots which indicate if the collar is locked plus inlayed plaque with owner name. The blade single edged with top fuller ending in spear point. This is a high-quality antique gentleman’s walking sword stick, with super detail and fine craftsmanship. Overall length 34.5 inch the blade 15.5 inch

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,250.00

1831 Pattern Officer’s Mameluke Sword of The Rt Hon Lord Kenyon. £ 1,250.00 A George V 1831 pattern Officer’s mameluke sword, the 84.5cm curved single edged blade with bayonet tip, etched Royal Crown and Prince of Wales Feathers to one side, George V cypher to the other, with proof slug in Star of David to base, set to a regulation gilt brass hilt with cast Prince Of Wales Feathers, shaped replacement grip and rosette fastenings, with sword knot and white metal scabbard Provenance: The Estate of Lord Kenyon, Gredington.

Nation : -
Local Price : £1,245.00

C1800 16 Bore Muzzle Loading Flintlock Belt Pistol With Brass Cudgel Butt & Ram Rod. Sn 21002 -. 21002 This flintlock belt pistol made C1800 is 15 ½” overall length with a 9” barrel which is 16 bore. The barrel’s bore has staining & residue consistent with age. The all original Walnut stock has regulation brass furniture including cudgel butt and has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age and service use. The metalwork in the white has even aged patina. It has a brass capped wood ram rod & is fitted with belt bar. There are no external visible maker, date or proof marks. The cock is fitted with flint & the action functions 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 part of a display or collection. Sn 21002

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,245.00

Early WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword With Patial Smith Signature ‘HIZEN KUNI’ (Possible Gendaito) , Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:4 -. 19377:4 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A Type 98 Shin Gunto with possible Gendaito blade. Partial Mei 2nd part rusted away due to jungle campaign ? Tsuka Hilt shows heavy use, water damage rotted most of fish skin under binding, which is intact but very dirty. Still got sarute loop and menuki. With a bit of detective work I have come up with 2 possible men who both started their Mei with the address HIZEN KUNI. This is a very uncommon prefix to a showa period name. John Slough has 2 men listed (Takaguchi family name) Masatsugu a RJT Swordsmith Star Stamp * made medium to high grade blades page 106-107 good comparison or Kino Shita (family name) Yosh Tada. He was also a RJT smith Rikugun Jumei Tosho army approved rated Medium to high grade swords. Very good match both men same Kanji style same horizontal kiri file marks & tang shape. Heavily buffed by previous owner needs professional polish to restore blade. The steel saya scabbard has also been heavily water damaged. It has been covered with a quality leather foul weather cover in 3 pieces fitted around carring ring and ashi mounts, professionally done by a qualified saddler ? attractive looking job. This could be restored polished to bring out beauty of blade. The 2 possible smiths are my conjecture. Made C1940”. In illustrations of the blade which are included in the assessment he translates the tang markings. He states overall length 33”. Cutting edge 24 ½”. He describes Hamon as’ Ko (small) Suguha with irregularities difficult to see’. He observes Yakote line buffed away. Tang end as Nakago Jiri shape (rounded). The price for this sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:4

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,245.00

Early WW2 C1939-1940 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘SEKI JU KAWASAKI NAGA MITSU SAKU’ Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22124 -. 22124 An original early Ww2 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Sword with smith 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 army officer’s sword with Honoki wood saya, leather covered for field service, in good used condition, one ashi suspension ring. Tsuba standard gunto pattern brass. With couple of seppa. Tsuka hilt with gunto brass fittings and copper menuki. Missing its sarute cord loop. Fish skin complete & bound in light brown Ito, clean condition. The blade is a reasonable quality Showa To None traditional made using scrap iron or bar stock, hand worked and oil quenched to produce a nioi crystal edged temper line hamon. Signed by its maker ‘SEKI (City) JU (Living In) KAWASAKI (Family Name) NAGA MITSU (Art Name) SAKU (Made This)’. Born in 1906 worked as a gunto army smith (see Fuller & Gregory books page No.61 List 293. And Markus Sesko book on Japanese sword smiths page 249 for this man. Blade is in original polish (bright) with scuff marks & scratches after 80 yrs of carry & use. A nice example of an Officer’s sword made circa 1938-39”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature, identifies a partial seki arsenal mark. He measures the cutting edge as just under 65.5 cms, total length 856 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22124

Nation : Austro-Hungarian
Local Price : £1225.00

A Superb 1821 Pattern, Victorian British Officer's Light Cavalry Sabre, For Light Dragoon's, Lancer's or Hussars. Used in the Crimean War, Such As the Famous and Renown 'Charge of the Light Brigade'.. In superb naturally bright and patinated condition. Excellent fishkin grip, copper wire bound. In its original bright steel combat scabbard. As usual we are offering this fabulous officer's sword that we believe to be a 5 star example, and that would be very difficult to find a better example available today. A most impressive sabre, and very good indeed. The very type of regulation Hussar's, Lancer's and Horse Artillery officer's sabre, as used by British Cavalry in the ill fated 'Charge of the Light Brigade' in the Crimean War against Russia. All steel three bar steel hilt, combat blade with fine-fishskin ribbed grip with original copper triple wire binding. Absolutely used at the time, and as used, by all the serving officer's of the light cavalry in the famous 'Charge'. In the Crimean War (1854-56), the Light Dragoons, Hussars and Lancers were in the forefront of the famous Charge of the Light Brigade, immortalised by Tennyson's poem of that name ("Into the valley of death rode the six hundred"). The regiments adopted the title hussars at this time, and the uniform became very stylish, aping the hussars of the Austro-Hungarian army. But soon the blues and yellows and golds gave way to khaki as the British army found itself in skirmishes throughout the far-flung Empire, in India and South Africa especially. For example in 1854 the 13th Hussars regiment received its orders from the War Office to prepare for service overseas. Five transport ships - Harbinger, Negotiator, Calliope, Cullodon, and the Mary Anne ? embarking between the 8 May and 12 May, carried 20 officers, 292 other ranks and 298 horses. After a troubled voyage, the regiment arrived at Varna, Bulgaria on the 2 June. On the 28 August the entire Light Brigade (consisting of the 4th Light Dragoons and 13th Light Dragoons, 17th Lancers, the 8th Hussars and 11th Hussars, under the command of Major General the Earl of Cardigan) were inspected by Lord Lucan; five men of the 13th had already succumbed to cholera. On the 1 September the regiment embarked for the Crimea - a further three men dying en-route. On the 20 September the regiment, as part the Light Brigade, took part in the first major engagement of the Crimean War, the Battle of the Alma. The Light Brigade covered the left flank, although the regiment?s role in the battle was minimal. With the Russians in full retreat by late afternoon, Lord Lucan ordered the Light Brigade to pursue the fleeing enemy. However, the brigade was recalled by Lord Raglan as the Russians had kept some 3,000 uncommitted cavalry in reserve. During the 25 October the regiments, the Light Brigade, took part in the Battle of Balaclava and the famous Charge of the Light Brigade. The 13th Light Dragoons formed the right of the front line. The 13th and 17th moved forward; after 100 yards the 11th Hussars, in the second line, also moved off followed by the 4th and 8th. It was not long before the brigade came under heavy Russian fire. Lord Cardigan, at the front of his men, charged into the Russian guns receiving a slight wound. He was soon followed by the 13th and 17th. The two squadrons of the 13th and the right squadron of the 17th were soon cutting down the artillerymen that had remained at their posts. Once the Russian guns had been passed, they engaged in a hand-to-hand fighting with the enemy that was endeavoring to surround them by closing in on either flank. However, the Light Brigade having insufficient forces and suffering heavy casualties, were soon forced to retire. Capt. Louis Edward Nolan (January 4 1818-October 25 1854), who was a British Army officer of the Victorian era, an authority on cavalry tactics, and best known for his controversial role in launching the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava. He was the first casualty of that engagement. Great all round steel condition, and excellent grip patina. Every single item from The Lanes Armoury, Britain's famous, favourite, and oldest original Armoury Antique store, is accompanied by our unique Certificate of Authenticity. Part of our continued dedication to maintain the standards forged by us over the past 100 years of our family’s trading, and thus, it is a lifetime guarantee.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,225.00

Pre WW2 December 1938 Dated Japanese Civilian Sword With Possible Gendaito Artisan Smith Signed Regulation Military Length Blade Possibly ‘TOMO KAZU SUKE’ / ‘SUKE MITSU’ With Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20547. -. 20547 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “Civilian katana, pre-war manufacture December 1938. This blade possibly made by an artisan & not trained sword smith. The mei (signature) is crudely written, especially the 1st kanji of name, cannot pin it down, tried numerous translations could be ‘Tomo Mitsu’, ‘Kazu Mitsu’ or ‘Suke Mitsu’. There is one Suke Mitsu showa period, a smith working as a gunto arsenal smith. Regulation military length at 25 ½”, no arsenal marks could be basic Gendai. Or high grade showa-to with a Nioi oil tempered blade, hamon unusual Hosho Suguha, no grain visible, a very clumsy looking sword, not in good polish. Saya good quality Honoki wood with thick black lacquer with its Kurikata for Sageo cord. Tsuba is Mokko (4 lobe) shape in a Sentoku brass metal possibly been blackened to match Shakudo Fuchi & Kashira on hilt (Tsuka). With Gunto Cherry Blossom menuki. Hilt with brown ito tape which is frayed with age. An interesting example, needs more research”. In illustrations of the blade & tang which accompany the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 25 ½”, total length is 32 ¼”. He translates the tang date & signature as far as possible and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this interesting Katana worthy of further research with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20547.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,225.00

WW2 1943 Japanese Officer's Type 98 Shin Gunto Arsenal Katana Sword With Dated & Smith Signed Tang ‘Bishu (province) Ju (living in) Masa Hide (art name) Saku (made this)’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20902 -. 20902 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 army officer’s sword dated 1943, with no arsenal stamps. Looks like an oil tempered showa to which has undergone the Yaki Ire process producing a nioi edge to hamon after heating and quenching in oil. Looks medium quality. It is signed by its maker ‘Bishu (province) Ju (living in) Masa Hide (art name) Saku (made this)’. There are 3 men working in the war time period 1939-45 using this name but none with Bishu place of residence. Needs more research to identify which man. Bright condition showing through surface scratches & staining. Needs a polish. Saya scabbard is expensive for its time, aluminium (light weight but reacts with paint finish & throws it off over time. Paint patchy in places). Tsuba gunto pattern with mosy of gilt gone marked with unknown inspector’s mark (illustrated in image 2). Tsuka good gunto pattern all complete with working safety catch & cord for sarute loop. Brown ito wrap dirty. Bronze finish still on metal fittings, some gilt left on menuki. Worthy of restoration and research. Nice example of its type”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature and 1943 date. He describes the cutting edge as 64.5 cm and total length 86 cm. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20902

Nation : Austrian
Local Price : 1200.00 USD

Magnificent Lion Head Austrian Hunting Sword: Double Headed Eagle!. ON SALE! ORIGINALLY $1,495. A stunning circa 1830 hunting sword with large detailed lion head (check out the detail!), stag antler grip and beautifully detailed guard displaying the Austrian Double Headed Eagle on its shell! Over length is 26 inches. The blade is stamped “KLINGENTHAL” and is the same pattern that was used on the French 1831 foot troop sword. A RARE AND MAGNIFICENT HUNTING SWORD! Price is firm. Thanks for looking!

Nation : British
Local Price : 1200.00 USD

18th Century British Privateer Cutlass!. ON SALE! ORIGINALLY $1,495. A rare c 1780’s early pillow pommel, iron hilted, cutlass with a wonderful heart shaped counterguard and a wide flat blade! Excellent overall with only small chips in the ebony grip. Price is firm. Thanks for looking! Be sure to check out our other listings for more great swords, arms and armor! Our direct email address is: fineartlimited@yahoo.com

Nation : French
Local Price : £1,200.00

French Model 1822 St Etienne Arsenal .700 Calibre Flintlock Cavalry Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings & Iron Ram Rod With Powder Measure Cup Tip. Sn 23050 -. 23050 An original French Model 1822 St Etienne Arsenal flintlock Cavalry pistol. The pistol has a Walnut stock which has indistinct numbers and roundel impressed into it. The all original woodwork has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age & service use. The lock plate is stamped with St Etienne Arsenal detail. The barrel has inspection marks and 1822 model detail. The pistol retains its original iron ramrod with powder measure cup which is stamped with what looks like "161". The pistol's 8” sighted barrel has a smoothbore which has staining & residue consistent with age & service use. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The brass furniture is all original and has French proof / inspection marks. The pistol has a heavy military cock fitted with flint, steel frizzen and brass pan & the brass butt has a steel Military lanyard ring. This is a nice example of this type of pistol, substantial and well made. 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 23050

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,200.00

NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA, 1813 Dated East India Company & British Board Of Ordnance Marked .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol With Regulation Brass Fittings & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 23484:36 -. 23484:36 This s an original Napoleonic wars era EIC marked flintlock Light Dragoon pistol. It measures 15 ¾” overall and has a 9" round steel barrel with .650 calibre smooth bore which has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has crown above ‘9’ & crown above ‘7’ inspection marks together with English black powder proofs. It has a heavy military swan neck hammer, brass trigger guard with extended tang, brass fore end block and cudgel butt cap. It also has a captive steel ramrod. The lock plate is marked with EIC rampant Lion mark and is dated 1813. The walnut full stock has just the knocks, bumps and bruises to be expected with age & service use. The wood is stamped with British Board Of Ordnance ‘BO’ stamp & has other impressed inspection marks (illustrated). The metal work has even patina throughout. Its 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 23484:36

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £1200.00

A Most Rarely Seen, Antique Ceremonial, Head-Hunters Sword 'Pusaka Magic' Dohong, A Borneo, Dyak Shamen's, Kayanic Art Ritual Sword, With a Carved, Twin-Head Hilt. This is an amazing dohong, a Borneo kayanic art carved twin headed hilt sword, given to a previous owner, by a Dyak headhunter shamen, with a hardened skin scabbard, possibly goatskin. It’s condition is superb with stunning natural age patina to the carved wooden hilt. Kayanic art is most distinctive in the depiction of carved heads, with an owl-like style of heart shaped face carving There are a lot of intriguing interest about this most rare form of shamen's dohong when they appear. They can come in either dagger or short sword form, and both are rare, but due to the fact it was likely used mostly for ceremonial "pusaka magic", many have never seen such a piece to survive. Few such ceremonies had ever been seen by Westerners, as very few outsiders visited the inner Dayak tribes during the 19th century. Of course ceremonial Dyak shamen magic was not always benign, as it could often include head-hunting, so the reticence of strangers to attempt to view such ceremonies was highly understandable There is however, a somewhat similar carved wood hilted double headed kyanic art example in the National Museum Wereldkulturen in Rotterdam, and from all the ones we have seen, although very few in number of course, they have had all manner of bespoke differences. See photo 10 of that particular similar sword in the gallery Dayaks are a collection ethic groups that have traditionally lived in the forests in both the Malaysian and Indonesian sides of Borneo. They are distinguished from the Malay population in that for the most part they are not Muslims and distinguished from the Penan in that have traditionally been settled while the Penan were nomadic. The Dayaks are former head hunters and the original "wild men of Borneo." They continued to practice headhunting after it was outlawed by the Dutch in the 19th century. Up until World War II most of them were river-dwelling head hunters. Now many have been Christianized and forced into settlements. Even though they were the original inhabitants of Borneo they are now greatly outnumbered by Malays and Indonesians. It is believed that most Dayaks lived along the coast until they were driven inland after the arrival of the Malays. Dayak "psycho-navigators” use visions and dreams to help them find their way in the forest. Dayak shaman practitioners of the "Old Snake religion” describe a hidden highland lake where enormous aging pythons enjoy dancing under the light of the full moon to honor the forest god Aping. Many Dayaks are Christians who have incorporated animists concepts onto their belief scheme. Missionaries went through the trouble of backpacking in paints and brushes to make hellfire scenes on the sides of longhouses. On the positive side missionaries have helped the Dayak clear landing strips which can be used for medical emergencies. James Brooke wrote in his journal in “Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido for the Suppression of Piracy”: “The Kayans of the north-west coast of Borneo have one custom in common with the wild tribe of Minkoka in the Bay of Boni. Both the Kayans and Minkokas on the death of a relative seek for a head; and on the death of their chief many human heads must be procured: which practice is unknown to the Dyak. It may further be remarked, that their probable immigration from Celebes is supported by the statement of the Millanows, that the Murut and Dyak give place to the Kayan whenever they come in contact, and that the latter people have depopulated large tracts in the interior, which were once occupied by the former. Source: “The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy” by Henry Keppel and James Brooke (1847). The Dayak perform elaborate death ceremonies in which the bones are disinterred for secondary reburial. The Ngaju Dayaks in the Mendawai area of Kalimantan keep alive their ancient burial rituals called Tiwah. Participants wear bizarre masks, with owl-like heart shaped faces, sing, and stage mock attacks. They exhume the bones of the dead, anoint and touch the bones and re-intern them in family “sandung”. (House-shaped boxes on stilts). In the old days headhunting was often include in the ritual. Interestingly, despite returning from the darkest regions of the interior of Borneo, with this gifted sword, by the original vendors father, a former merchant ship captain, we were reminded, due to a mention from a regular viewer of our site, that we once had a somewhat similar style prestige sword from the Bamum or Tikar people of Cameroon. A tribe known for its similar highly talented artistry and carving. We couldn’t help wondering if there could once possibly have been a connection of some sort between these two native peoples due to the similarity of this wood-carvings artistry, despite around 7,000 mile distance between these peoples across the Indian Ocean. Could the Tikar peoples have made swords inspired by the Borneo version, or indeed could it be the other way around, and a Tikar sword found its way to Borneo. We may never know. The captains son mentioned his father had a b&w photograph with the entire tribe’s elders after gifting him this sword. Apparently he became a most favoured ‘foreigner’ with the tribe due his supply of important necessities to them in ‘difficult times’. This may have been during the imminent Japanese invasions of that part of the world around the Indian Ocean in WW2. The overall condition for age is excellent with just a small separation of the hide at the base of the scabbard. 28.5 inches long overall in scabbard, blade 16 inches long Every single item from The Lanes Armoury is accompanied by our unique Certificate of Authenticity. Part of our continued dedication to maintain the standards forged by us over the past 100 years of our family’s trading

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A Rare & Incredible Gilbert Islands Shark’s Tooth Kiribati Warriors Sword. In the Native Culture of The Islands It Is Called a Tebute. A Simply Amazing Original Conversation Piece.. A rarely seen {we have only had two in 15 years}, late 19th to early 20th century shark tooth sword, known as a tebute, and it is unique to the Gilbert Islands of Micronesia, the islands today are known as the nation of Kiribati. The sword is made from seasoned wood of the coconut palm with cutting edges made from sharks teeth, attached with fine fibrous cords. Most of these swords were destroyed by the maritime visitors to the islands. Kiribati has a history of contrived and ritualized duels. The armour was made of thickly woven sennit, a kind of coconut fibre. The duellists wore helmets made of blowfish remains. The helmets were resilient and, due to the structure of blowfish, covered with many points, which had the ability of damaging weapons. The weapons resembled broadswords with a serrated edge created with many shark teeth. The duels were performed mostly for the purpose of settling disputes and maintaining honour. The practicality of the duels is debatable. Due to the difficulty of moving in this armour, falling over and becoming unable to get back up was common enough that duel assistants were required. Kiribati has been known for its traditional martial arts which were kept within the secrets of several families for generations. The Kiribati arts of fighting as opposed to Asian martial arts are not often mentioned or even advertised to be known by the general public. Though, there may be some noticeable parallels in principle to that of Asian martial arts, they are merely really different. For instance, generally, there is no kicking as in Karate kicks or Kung Fu kicks, and speed is more important than power. A list of some of these traditional martial arts is as follows: Nabakai, Nakara, Ruabou, Tabiang, Taborara, Tebania, Temata-aua, Te Rawarawanimon, and Terotauea. The essence of Kiribati traditional martial arts is the magical power of the spirits of the ancestral warriors. All these martial arts skills share one thing in common. That is, they came from an ancestral spirit. "Nabakai" is a martial art from the island of Abaiang originated from the person named Nabakai. Nabakai was a member of the crab clan called "Tabukaokao". The three ancestral female spirits of this clan "Nei Tenaotarai", "Nei Temwanai" and "Nei Tereiatabuki" which usually believed to manifest themselves with a female crab came to him and taught him the fighting art. Overall 61 cm long.

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Spanish sword with French trophy blade. This interesting sword combines the hilt of a Spanish 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry sword with a modified French Cuirassier sword. The Spanish were one of the first European countries to adopt specific standardisation for their military swords. They were authorised by the Royal Ordinance of the 12th of July of 1728 for all Spanish Cavalry of the Spanish Empire. There were a few evolutions in these standards; 1728 established a butterfly cup hilt and broadsword blade for the cavalry. 1768 established a separate backsword for dragoons. The 1796 policy adopted the bell guarded hilt as the new cavalry standard. Several example are exhibited in the Museu Militar in Barcelona The sword is emblematic sword of the Napoleonic period. A straight bladed double fullered Cuirassier sword stamped with the "M" under a circle/star of Controleur 1re Classe Jean-Jacques Mouton (23 nov. 1793- 21 feb 1809) The blade has been modified, with one of the sides ground down and sharpened to provide a cutting edge. Overall the blade has also been shortened and the tip re-profiled.

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Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Presentation Sword 1876. A stunning Rifle Volunteers Presentation Sword for William Griffiths of the Warwickshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, retailed by Robert Mole, Birmingham. The 83cm blade with ornate scrolled foliage, sun burst design and VR cypher. It is etched ‘Presented to Serjeant Major Griffiths by the Officer’s, Non Commissioned Officer’s and Men of the No 1 Company on his promotion to the rank of Regimental Serjeant Major in in recognition of services rendered by him for many years as Colour Serjeant of the company, 22nd April 1876’. The decorated basket hilt is engraved with the regiment name and the wired leather grip is intact and solid. The scabbard is engraved along its length with an ornate oak leafed design. Some service wear overall, but otherwise in good condition The sword comes with accompanying research into W Griffiths, including the programme from when he was awarded the 'Volunteer Officers Decoration' in 1893 for serving 33 years in the Volunteer Regiment (21 years in ranks and 12years commissioned as Captain) The Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers used a special and extremely distinctive pattern of sword unique to their regiment. This is often linked to their association with the famous sword maker Mole, who was a Major in the regiment The enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement following an invasion scare in 1859 saw the creation of many Rifle Volunteer Corps, including the 1st Warwickshire Rifle Volunteer Core. Following the Cardwell and Childers Reforms, the battalion was designated the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1883. Eventually becoming the 5th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1908 and fighting in some of the major battles of WWI

Nation : French
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Dutch M1813 Light Cavalry sabre. Dutch Model 1813 Light Cavalry No. 2 sword, known for their very short production life and are a rare find. The No. 3 version was introduced only a year later in 1814. A very heavy Dutch sword from the Napoleonic war, they were carried by the Dutch Light Cavalry and mounted Artillery during Waterloo. Later some of these swords were used during the Belgian conflict in 1830. The sword shows the heavy influence of the French style since at the time Holland was just starting to gain independence from being a French providence. Steel hilt with hand guard and 2 side bars and steel pommel, wooden troopers grip, covered with black horse leather steel scabbard with two loose hanging rings. The length of the sword ca.103 cm. Width at the ricasso 3,5 cm. Weight, including scabbard: Ca. 2,1 Kg

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*Original Exceptional Condition* 07 Pattern Hook Quillon 1909 Dated Bayonet & 1st Patt Scabbard (Matching No’s) to Kings Royal Rifles. 22115. -. 22115 This is an excellent 1st Type, hook quillon '07' sword bayonet by Enfield, complete with original 1st type scabbard. These bayonets were introduced in January 1908 (See page 392 No 818 of Watts & White for reference). This example was made in 1909, a year after production began. The sword bayonet has a 17" steel single edged blade which is stamped on the ricasso with the Kings crown 'ER' (Edward Rex) and '1907' (pattern) together with date '5 09' (May 1909) and 'EFD' (Enfield manufacturer). On the reverse it is stamped with inspection marks. The bayonet is fitted with its original 1st Type hook quillon cross guard which incorporates a muzzle ring marked to the throat ‘354’ and stamped to the leather ‘H.G.R’ 09 (Hepburn, Gale and Ross Ltd). The wood grips are undamaged secured with two screw bolts. The pommel is stamped 'KRR' (Kings Royal Rifles) (The King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army that was originally raised in British North America as the Royal American Regiment during the phase of the Seven Years' War in North America known in the United States as 'The French and Indian War. The 1st Battalion landed at Rouen as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. It saw action at the Battle of Mons in August 1914, the First Battle of the Marne and the First Battle of the Aisne in September 1914 and First Battle of Ypres in October 1914.) above ‘354’. It is complete with its original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with steel locket and internal chape. All the stitching and leather of the scabbard are intact. The price for this stunning Regiment marked 1st Type bayonet and 1st Pattern scabbard includes UK delivery. 22115. (Box 1)

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**MATCHING NUMBERS**RARE MAKER**Pre WW1 1910 Dated 1st Pattern JAC (James A. Chapman), Hook Quillion P1907 Bayonet Regiment Marked '2 CG' To The 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, 1st Type Scabbard & 1914 Pattern Leather Frog Regiment Marked DLI. Sn 22288 -. 22288 The Coldstream Guards are one of the 5 Foot Guards Regiments in the British Army Household Division - the personal troops of Her Majesty the Queen. Formed in 1650 as part of the New Model Army during the English Civil War, the Coldstream Guards swore allegiance to King Charles II in 1660 and has guarded the country's monarchs since. The Regiment’s anniversary is 23rd April (St George’s Day). The Regiment has fought in every major conflict involving British troops since their creation. This is an original 1st type hook quillion 1907 pattern bayonet for the Lee Enfield SMLE rifle Regiment marked to The 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards manufactured in 1910 by JAC (James A. Chapman was one of the smaller and rare to find manufacturers and only made approx. 300,000 bayonets compared to 2,360,000 made by Wilkinson). The ricasso is marked '1907 (Pattern), 'JAC' (Chapman) dated '10 (1910) & '13 (1913) King’s Crown ER (Edward Rex) & ordnance inspection marks. The reverse with WD broad arrow stamp. The blade is clean & undamaged. The original wood slab grips are undamaged and secured by the correct screw bolts. The pommel is Regiment marked '2 CG’ to The 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards and weapon number ‘388’. It is in its original 1st type brown leather scabbard with steel locket & internal chape which correctly has the tip of the chape exposed. The throat mount is stamped with matching number ‘388’. The scabbard is fitted with an original original 1914 pattern leather frog with single belt loop, retaining strap with brass buckle and helve carrier strap to the rear. All leather and stitching of the scabbard is clean and intact. All stitching on the leather frog is intact. The edges of the leather frog have some light service wear. The rear of the frog is Regiment marked ‘DLI’ to The Durham Light Infantry ( an Infantry Regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1968. During the First World War the DLI raised 43 Battalions with 22 seeing active service overseas - on the Western Front, in Italy, Egypt, Salonika and India) & has number ‘269’. The price for this excellent British ’07 pattern Hook Quillon bayonet set includes UK delivery. Sn 22288