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Local Price : £895.00

Rare Late-18th Century Sardinian Infantry Hanger. EL7309 - A rare late-18th century Kingdom of Sardinia infantry hanger, featuring a broad 24 inch sabre blade. The blade with some pitting, but clear engraving showing the 'Viva le Roi' motto and eagle motif. Brass hilt with knucklebow and sidebar, with a bit of movement on the tang due to the loss of the leather washer. Leather covered wooden grip, firm on the tang.

Nation : German
Local Price : £895.00

*Scarce* WWI German ‘Machine Gunners’ Bayonet and Scabbard. 21133. -. 21133 A Scarce WWI German Machine Gunner's bayonet. Soon after war broke out in 1914 new bayonets were issued, and they became one of the standard bayonets of the First World War There was at least one other bayonet, part of an export order, and subsequently diverted to the German forces. This is the model sometimes referred to as ‘the machine gunners bayonet’, having a one piece grip with nine grooves cut into the front edge. Although it will fit on a ‘98’ rifle, the channel in the mortise that allows for the passage of the cleaning rod is angular and not round. It has a 35cm single-edged blade and is spear tipped (50cm overall), the ricasso is stamped with a maker's mark *see images*, it has a curved quillon, wooden grip, and white metal pommel and measures 50cms overall. The metalwork is good, the blade is very clean. The wooden grips have minor age related marks that can be seen in the images. The steel scabbard has the odd dent use related but nothing major. See pages 115 & 128 No 281 of Watts & White. The price includes UK delivery. 21133.

Nation : -
Local Price : £895.00

North African Nimcha, Horn Hilt. Origin: North Africa, Culture: North African, Period: 19th Century. A 19th century North African nimcha sword mounted on a horn hilt, blade featuring local manufacture marks and 5 deep fullers.

Nation : -
Local Price : £895.00

Victorian Naval Dirk, Rare. Ref X3212. A Rare Victorian Naval Dirk, 18” overall, 14” single edged flat curved blade etched with Crown over fouled anchor & Crown VR, ‘S’ shaped gilt quillon & ferrule. Curved small ivory grip. In its original gilt brass and black leather scabbard with two suspension rings. Circa 1837-55 In good condition. Some spotting to blade, Gilt slightly rubbed, Ivory cracked, scabbard leather good. This item is registered for sale under the Ivory Act 2018 ref 4X59HTCW UK SALE ONLY - NOT FOR EXPORT

Nation : Canadian
Local Price : £895.00

Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch) GVR Basket Hilted Sword. Origin: Canada, Culture: Canadian, Period: WW1 & WW2. A scarce Royal Highlanders of Canada basket hilted sword, also known as the Black Watch of Canada. The regiment saw active service during both World Wars. Several battalions disembarked in France between 1915 and 1916 and fought until the end of the war. In 1944, the 1st Battalion suffered more casualties than any oth

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

Edwardian/WW1 Wilkinson Rifles Sword of Major Horace John Flower, DSO, MC. EL7373 - The Wilkinson sword, numbered 39032 (26th June 1901), sold to H.J. Flower, 3/60th Rifles. Major Horace John ("John") Flower, DSO, MC, was in the King’s Royal Rifle Corps (60th Rifles). He served as an Adjutant to the Queen's Westminster Rifles during World War I and fought at the Second Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Loos ( https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifesto... ). For

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £895.00

A Flintlock Light Dragoon. A Flintlock Light Dragoon, Of regulation specifications. With round barrel stamped at the breech with London proofs and barrel smiths mark ’TJ’ plain steel tang struck with Government inspection mark, double border line engraved lock, struck below the pan with Crowned Ordnance mark, Crowned GR and ’TOWER’ across the tail, full-stocked in walnut with a raised apron around the tang, regulation brass mounts comprising side-plate, trigger guard and ramrod pipes, with a brass tipped wooden ramrod (possibly later). Dimensions: Bore: 16 Bore Barrel Length: 9 Inches (22.85 cm) Overall Length: 15 Inches (38.10 cm)

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £895.00

Silver Hilted Indian Tulwar, Wootz Blade. Origin: India, Culture: Indian, Period: 19th Century. A good quality tulwar mounted on a silver decorated hilt.Wootz blade with gold koftgari tughra.

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

Cape Mounted Rifles 1853 Troopers Sword. £ 895.00 Cape Mounted Rifles 1853 Troopers Sword, regulation British cavalry trooper’s sword. Slightly curved blade with single fuller and maker marked Mole with a small crown over B over 47 Regulation iron hilt 3 bar hilt with chequered leather slab grips worn. Complete with scabbard marked C.M.R please note one ring missing and throat overall length 41.25 inch the blade 35.25 inch for reference: Swords of the British Army by Brian Robson page 12 – 13

Nation : German
Local Price : $895.00

Bavarian Silver Hilted Lion Head Army Officer’s Presentation Sword. Featuring silver hilt comprising D-guard, reverse scroll quillon, shield-shaped langets and lion head pommel with integral backstrap. Black Bakelite grip with two sizes of twisted copper wire and silver base ferrule depicting scrolling foliage in low relief. Straight 31 1/4″ (79.4 cm) single-edged blade with twin fullers running nearly its full length; long ricasso with Eickhorn squirrel mark under the langets. Blade etched on both sides with the Bavarian motto “In Teue Fest” amid scrolling folliage. One side with presentation inscription “Ihrem verehrten Lehrer u. Fuhrer die Bz-Bezatzung” (To your esteemed teacher and leader the Bz-occupation”. Black steel scabbard with single carry ring. Hilt and blade near excellent, the grip wire slightly loose. Scabbard with pinprck pitting over most of its surface. Overall length 36 3/8″ (92.4 cm). Probably dates to WWI or the Weimar Republic era.

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

**MINT**Post 1952 QEII British 1895 / 97 Pattern Infantry Officer's Chrome Plated Parade Sword Blade Numbered ‘A O 322’ With Etched Panels, Cord, Portepee, Steel Scabbard, Leather Bound Field Scabbard, Leather Belt Rig & Sash. Sn 18524:11 -. 18524:11 This is a British 1895/ 1897 Infantry Officer’s parade sword (see page 179 of World Swords by Withers). It has a 32 ½” single edged clean chromed steel blade with fullers. Both sides have crisp foliate panel blued etching with ‘ER II’ cypher (Queen Elizabeth II Regina) and heraldic arms. The back of the blade is numbered ‘A O 322’ (There are no manufacturer’s name on this sword). It has the correct ornate chrome plated bowl guard with Queen’s crown ER II Royal Cypher and undamaged wire bound fish skin grip together with stepped steel pommel with ball top. It is complete with its chrome plated steel scabbard which has 2 hanging rings fitted with Red leather hanging straps with clips attached to its red leather parade belt (approx. 34” waist). There are no date or manufacturer marks on the belt rig. The sword also comes with its additional brown leather covered field scabbard. The red cloth parade sash is in similar mint condition with brass hook fastener and tassels. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18524:11

Nation : French
Local Price : £895.00

American Civil War Era French Import U.S. Army Model 1840 NCO’s Type Sword With ‘Eagle’ Device Clamshell Guard, Brass Hilt & Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. ED 2166 -. ED 2166 This is an excellent original Infantry Officer’s Sword most likely made in France for the U.S. Military during the American Civil War. It has a French form hilt and rapier type blade similar to the U.S. Army model 1840 NCO’s sword (see page 211 of World Swords by Withers) a bulbous brass wire bound handle which is undamaged with all wire tight and intact, brass knuckle bow with urn shaped pommel and correct kidney shaped clamshell guards, one hinged for folding. The fixed clamshell has a riveted brass Eagle device indicating U.S. army use. The 32 ¼” rapier shaped blade with double partial fullers is straight and undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. The ricasso has a small inspection mark (illustrated). The sword measures 38 ½” overall. The sword has its original Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. The throat mount has a frog locket. The end of the chape is open. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. ED 2166

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

**RARE**MATCHING REGIMENT MARKS**Victorian British Army In India North West Frontier Era Wilkinson London Mountain Artillery Pattern 1896 Sword With Scabbard Both Marked ‘7 MN’ To The 7th Battery Mountain Division Royal Artillery Regiment. Sn 21591 -. 21591 The Mountain Division, Royal Artillery, was an administrative grouping of mountain artillery units of the Royal Artillery from 1889. It continued as a distinct branch of the Royal Garrison Artillery until World War I. 7th Battery was based at the Kasi Pashtun tribe ruled area of Quetta near to the NW Frontier border with Afghanistan. In 1876, Quetta was occupied by the British and subsequently incorporated into British India. In 1856, British General John Jacob had urged his government to occupy Quetta given its strategic position on the western frontier. British troops constructed the infrastructure for their establishment. In 1896 a special Pattern of sword was introduced for Mountain Artillery Batteries. This pattern of sword is one of the rarest of regulation patterns and was used by British & Indian troops during campaigns on the North West frontier (see pages 228-230 of Robson's book Swords Of The British Army). This is an excellent original example. The Sword has a 30 ¼” long single edged sabre blade with fullers (35” overall). The blade is clean with no rust or damage. The ricasso is marked With ‘ISD with WD arrow’ mark denoting British production for use by the British Army in India. The blade is signed by the manufacturer ‘Wilkinson London’ & with ‘I with WD arrow mark’ denoting acceptance by the India Stores Depot for use in the Indian Services. Our example has a brass flat bow guard and correct grooved cast iron ribbed grip. The guard is Regiment marked ‘7 MN’ To The 7th Battery Mountain Division Royal Artillery Regiment above weapon number ‘84’. The sword is complete with its original correct leather scabbard with brass mounts. The throat mount with locket has matching Regiment mark and weapon number together with other letters and numbers (illustrated). All stitching & leather of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21591

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

**AS FOUND**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA** British WD 1796 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sabre By Osborn Birmingham & Scabbard Regiment Marked ‘B’ (Squadron?). Sn 21843 -. 21843 Henry Osborn was a Birmingham based sword smith who produced a wide variety of military goods. Although best known for his swords, and the Pattern 1796 that he helped design, Osborn also spelt Osborne was additionally listed as a Gun maker, silversmith, accoutrement maker and hilt maker as well as a sword and dirk cutler. The Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre was used primarily by British Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Napoleonic Wars (see page 77 of World Swords by Withers). The blade is remembered today as one of the best of its time and has been described as the finest cutting sword ever manufactured in quantity. Officers of the famous 95th Rifles, Light Infantry Regiments and the "flank" Companies of Line Regiments adopted these Swords (The Hit Peninsular War, Book & TV series Sharpe's Rifles featured this pattern of Sword). This original 1796 Sabre by Osborn in as found condition. It has a single edged, fullered 32 ½” Sabre blade (37 ½” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age. The spine of the blade is faintly signed by the manufacturer ’Osborn’ * One side of the blade has an ordnance inspection mark. It has the correct cross guard with plain rounded langets, knuckle guard & pommel. The ribbed wood grip has cracks and old stable, cured worm holes. The Sabre is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The scabbard has even patina consistent with age and service use. Near to the throat the scabbard is stamped ‘B’ (most likely Squadron designation) above struck out ‘D’ (Squadron) and weapon number ‘47’. The price for this Napoleonic Wars era Cavalry Sword by a quality maker with Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21843

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £895.00

Original Victorian Era Indian Pata Gauntlet Long Sword. Sn 22752 -. 22752 Pata swordsmen of the 17th century through to the Victorian era were specially trained in the use of this weapon, and could be extremely accurate with this somewhat unusual sword form. Peculiar to the Indian subcontinent, these broadswords had a protective gauntlet or armguard of steel, the grip being set at right angles to the blade (see page 485 item 6 of Stone’s A Glossary Of Arms & Armor where a Pata with similar gauntlet form as ours is illustrated). The steel gauntlet on this example has age and use related wear and one small hole possibly old battle damage. The sword has a 37” flat steel double edged blade and measures 49 ¾” overall. The blade is riveted to the ornate extended tang of the Gauntlet. The blade with coarsely formed fuller / blood groove is sharp and has a few nicks consistent with age. The inside of the gauntlet has a steel bar grip set across the inside of the fist part of the gauntlet. The 'cuff' of the gauntlet has a curved fore arm bar/ bracelet which hooks into 2 holes, one either side of the gauntlet. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22752 (armoury next to bucket)

Nation : German
Local Price : £895.00

**ORIGINAL**WW2 Era Nazi German Fire Protection Police Officer Rank Furhredegen Dress Sword By Holler, Solingen With Fire Protection Police Officer’s Bullion Cord & Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 22850 -. 22850 This is an original WW2 period German Nazi Police /Fire Service Officer Rank Furhredegen Dress Sword. These swords were for wear by Officers& officials of officer rank of the Police & Fire Department (see page 252 of the book ‘Swords Of Germany’ By Angolia for similar swords). The sword measures 36 ¾”overall and the ricasso of its clean, 31 ¼” single edged, blade with partial fullers is stamped with the ‘FW Holler Solingen’ manufacturer’s name and trademark. Its brown wood ribbed grip is undamaged and one side has white metal Eagle with Swastika (original, but not typical of the wreathed Eagle with Swastika usually seen on Nazi Police swords). The handle has on ornate oak Leaf motif ferrule, knuckle guard and stepped pommel. The hilt is fitted with original Fire Protection Police Officer’s Bullion Cord & Portepee (see page 326 of Angolia’s book where a Fire Protection Police Officer’s rank portepee the same as ours is illustrated). The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with single steel hanging ring, fixed strap bar and shoe. The throat has an ornate steel mount with geometric design. The scabbard has a few small dents and just light surface scuffs to the paint consistent with service wear and age. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22850

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

Japanese Meiji Period 1868-1912 Wakizashi Short With Scabbard & UK Expert Assessment. Sn 22824 -. 22824 This Wakizashi has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “A Wakizashi short sword, the whole sword and mounts date from Meiji Period 1868-1912. A basically forged short sword in bright but heavily scratched condition obscuring all but a coupleof inches of notare undulating hamon temper line, difficult to see, looks a nioi crystal edge to hamon. Needs a polish to reveal workmanship. Mounted as handachi (half tachi) with all matching saya scabbard and tsuka fittings, in a copper patinated alloy with gilt edges. Typical late Meiji export mounts. Tsuka is well wrapped in black ito cotton, fish skin intact but dirty. Finished with good quality menuki in shakudo & gold showing doves sitting on plum tree branch. Hilt is original & untouched Meiji period. Tsuba is 4 lobed mokko shape in iron. Some old rust showing Samurai sitting by stream. Some copper inlays look circa 1800 possibly Nara school work. Unsigned. Habaki wrapped in thin silver foil sheet with grooves. Ko-Gatana side knife missing from Saya slot. Saya has old repairs”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just over 38.5 cms. Total length 49 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22824

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

**ANCIENT 1700 - 1750’s BLADE**Japanese Yamato Influence Ko (Small) Wakizashi Short Sword, Iron Tsuba, Signed ‘MASA TSUGU’, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23030 -. 23030 This Wakizashi with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “An unsigned (small) wakizashi shortened by having nakago jiri (end) cut & blade notches (machi) moved downwards. Hard to judge age, from shape & wear to edge & patina of tang looks like around 1700–1750 made. With hamon shape looks Yamato influence. Needs a polish & see work. Has good quality double habaki blade collar in copper. Saya wood with black lacquer finish has been repainted in past. Small amounts of damage. With Ko-Gatana (side knife) late 19th century in soft metal unsigned, hilt typical design with engraved plant & silver line inlay. Tsuba is oval iron probably cast from an older copy of Omori school work (undercut waves) very scratchy signature, possibly Masa Tsugu? Dark black patina Late 19th century. Tsuka has been rebound with black ito, fish skin intact but dirty. Small plant / flower menuki in soft metal. Fuchi / Kashira in Shakudo with small flower designs and gilt edging to both. Put together for export in late 19th century”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 35.5cms. Total length 46cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Ko Wakizashi comes with a modern 24” Ace USA zip up soft padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23030 (on top of gun rack armoury)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

C1800 – 1840’s Japanese Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba), Scabbard & Kodjuka (Side Knife) & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:7 -. 19377:7 This Aikuchi has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the knife. In extracts from his notes he states “C1800 – 1840’s Japanese Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba). This is an unsigned mumei piece. It is in bright condition but has lots of fine scratches which are obscuring the forging details. Can see an undulating notare hamon line with what looks like a nioi crystal edge. Grain is not visible needs a polish (professional) to see what its like. Saya is speckled black lacquer with dark Buffalo horn mounts & a sentoku-Do (brass with golden hue) Kodjuka side knife in fitted pocket. Unsigned blade, hilt decorated with copper & shakudo leaves good condition with a few marks and scratching. A simple tsuka hilt of brown speckled lacquer with line banding decoration & Buffalo horn fuchi & kashira. There is no sign of menuki hilt ornaments ever being fitted NB small bit of damage horn bottom mount. An attractive looking dagger”. In his illustrations of the blade he observes ‘ cutting edge 7” (length) Total length 9 ¾”, Sujikai right slant file marks (on tang), ridge line (blade spine) is iroi mune, mune is flat (tang)’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:7 (tanto box armoury floor)

Nation : British
Local Price : $895.00

English Plug Bayonet, Last Quarter 17th C. The plug bayonets of England had curved blades more often than any other country. The example offered here features an unmarked slightly curved 11 1/16″ single-edged blade of wedge section, the last 4 3/4″ double-edged. Brass guard with acorn finials and brass pommel with small turned button finial. Figured walnut grip with brass base ferrule. Blade smooth and near excellent, with one tiny edge nick. Grip and guard also near excellent, appearing to have never been mounted in a gun barrel. Overall length 17″. Though probably originating around 1550, the plug bayonet had a relatively short span of use from around 1650-1720 (except in Spain where they were used into the 19th C). Their rise in popularity largely paralleled the development of standing armies in Europe, which were realizing the importance of the musketeer, while at the same time not wanting to wholly abandon the pike. In this sense the plug bayonet can be considered a transitional weapon. However, despite its use as a dagger on its own, it was soon found to be impractical since it’s use prevented the musket from being fired. Countless soldiers also found great difficulties in removing a stuck plug bayonet from the muzzle, rendering the musket useless as a firearm. Many were damaged while being removed and as a result relatively few survive. For these reasons it was soon superseded by the socket bayonet, which did not affect the musket’s ability to fire and could much more easily be removed.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

ANCIENT C1650-1700’s BLADE**Japanese Hizento Style Forged Uchigatana Single Hand Sword Re-Mounted C1943-1944 For WW2 Service, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23689 -. 23689 This Uchigatana single hand Japanese sword with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “A single hand Japanese sword, an uchigatana, the antique unsigned blade has been shortened down by moving the machi (blade shoulders) down by approx 2 to 2½ inches. It is forged in the hizento style which was made famous by the Tada Yoshi extended family over eight or nine generations, copying earlier work by yamashiro swordsmiths from ancient times, having a hamon (temper line) of nioi crystals with nie deki edge in sugha (straight) pattern, practically straight sides not much fumbari and longer point based on nambokucho period fighting swords. In bright old polish, only one kizu (flaw) which is now under the habaki (cannot be seen) probably why, it was shortened. Has the size & look of late 17th century workmanship circa 1650-1700. For professional opinion & papers needs to go back to Japan. In original old lacquer saya with pocket for kogatana side knife (now missing) the whole thing covered in leather for war service in WW2. Good condition. Tsuba is gunto pattern heavy quality cast brass, with piercing through body, sign of quality, numbered 0813 in Japanese, most gilding faded. Tsuka has suffered heavy war time use, lost its same fish skin and ito binding has been retied (roughly) wood body was wrapped in silk cloth covering mekugi hole & peg, had to be strapped bare to check for signature & help with dating blade. Missing locking catch & stud, but original cord sarute knot loop for tassel going through kabuto gane (top fitting).Nice quality antique blade needs hilt restoring & wrapping properly”. In his illustrations Bill describes the cutting edge as just under 18 ¾”, total length 24 ½”. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). For information the Japanese army sent people around Japan 1943/44 period buying in wakizashi & katana blades old unsigned for 50 yen a piece in any condition, then refurbished in arsenals, turned into gunto mounts for military use. This is probably one of those. Bill had to take apart the field repaired damaged hilt, to check for signature & put back to same condition as before, as a result, to avoid damage we have not removed the hilt to take images of the blade tang. The price for this ancient piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23689

Nation : British
Local Price : £875.00

C1820 Liege Belgium Turkish Contract .700 Calibre British Naval Pattern Flintlock Sea Service Pistol With Brass Fittings. Sn 18440 -. 18440 During the 18th Century the British Royal Navy began standardising their Naval small arms. One such weapon was the Sea Service flintlock pistol. These weapons were used by the British Royal Navy throughout the Wars with neighbouring France 1750- 1815. Due to heavy production demands for Sea service pistols during the Napoleonic Wars the British Admiralty turned to their Belgian allies to produce Sea Service pattern pistols to supplement dwindling British made supplies. Liege pistols, although not the fine quality of the British version, were robust, heavy and well made resulting in other nations Governments also contracting Liege pistols for their armed forces. This Liege made Sea service pistol was made for the Turkish Government. It is is in very good as found, un-messed with condition. It measures 15 ½” overall with a 9” steel barrel. The metal work ‘in the white’ has even patina. The smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use. The barrel has what looks like a small Liege inspection mark (illustrated). The walnut full stock has regulation brass furniture and fixed steel lanyard ring. The wood has just bumps and bruises to be expected. The lock plate is plain steel ‘in the white’ and has Turkish inspection marks (illustrated). The heavy military hammer is fitted with flint. The cocking and firing actions work crisply and create a good spark. 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 18440

Nation : German
Local Price : £875.00

Imperial German Baden / Dutch Model 1813 / 40 12 Bore Percussion Artillery Pistol (Period Converted From Flintlock C1840) Gun Number 460 From The Robert E Brooker Jr Collection. Sn 23129:1 -. 23129:1 This is an original Imperial German Baden / Dutch Model 1813 / 40 12 Bore Percussion Artillery Pistol (Period Converted From Flintlock C1852) Gun Number 460 From The Robert E Brooker Jr Collection (see Lander 2001, page 98).. The pistol has a 8 ¼” steel barrel which has a blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch block rear sight (14 ¾” overall length). The smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has proof / inspection mark and faint number 308. It has a heavy military hammer and the action is strong. The action plate has small inspection mark. The walnut stock has regulation brass mounts including brass cudgel butt. The wood has hand carved numbers which looks like 18*2. The pistol comes with its original Brooker collection tag numbered 460 (the Tag is also marked ‘Converted Dutch***Baden). The price for this pistol from a top quality collection includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Provenance: Robert Elton Brooker, Jr. started collecting firearms in 1954 at the age of 17, when he identified an original Colt revolver for sale in Morelia, Mexico. This led to a lifetime of collecting and scholarship related to technology development and geopolitics viewed through the lens of European military pistols. His first book, British Military Pistols 1603-1887, was published in 1978. This was followed by Armes de Poing Militaires Françaises (2006), Landeszeughaus Graz, Austria (2007), and finally British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (2016), an updated version of his original book, illustrated largely with items from his personal collection. He authored scholarly articles about Napoleon's Mamluk guard, Saxon military pistols, Neapolitan pistols, and other topics, plus two unfinished book manuscripts: one about Spanish and Latin American pistols, another about the Bavarian Army Museum collection. He received the Great Medal of Honor from the Austrian state of Styria in 2008. Alongside his collecting and scholarship, Brooker built a career initially as an officer and pilot in the US Marine Corps. In the summer of 1959 he was granted a leave of absence from the Marines to work as an interpreter for the American Exhibition in Moscow. While there, he happened to be in the room where Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev entered and filmed what later became known as the Kitchen Debate. Following an MBA at Harvard Business School, he served in senior management roles at Cummins Engine Company, NL Industries, Lord Corporation, and Connell LP. He oversaw the development of horizontal drilling technology that later transformed the oil and gas industry. He retired from business to obtain a PhD in Art History from Brown University. He speaks six languages and was an enthusiastic scuba diver. All these achievements took place alongside his wife of 60 years, Kitty Brooker. He has four children and six grandchildren. The Robert Brooker Jr. Collection represents the greatest collection of types assembled in the history of the subject. Spanning more than three centuries and comprising a unique group of munition firearms, edged weapons and associated objects, its magnitude, breadth and quality are truly remarkable. Sn 23129:1

Nation : -
Local Price : £875.00

Napoleonic Blue and Gilt 1803 Pattern Infantry Sabre. EL7269 - A good quality 1803 infantry officer's sabre, featuring a blue and gilt decorated 'scimitar' blade. The blade, of 27.5 inches measured in a straight line, has quite good preservation of the blue and gilt decoration on one side, and mediocre on the other side. The highly curved blade is in generally good condition and firm in the hilt, though the guard itself has some movement, probably

Nation : German
Local Price : £875.00

**MINT**Nazi German Police Long Dress Bayonet By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co Solingen (WKC) With Correct Stag Horn Grips Mounted With Nazi Police Eagle Badge & Scabbard. Sn 22236 -. 22236 This is an original, near mint, Nazi German Police Long Dress Bayonet. It has its original nickel plating and superb Stag horn grips. One grip is mounted with Nazi Police badge. It has an ornate Eagle’s head pommel & upswept, oak leaf cross guard. It has a clean 12 ½” single edged, fullered blade with crisp Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co Solingen (WKC) manufacturer’s helmet trademark at the ricasso on one side and their name on the reverse. The spine of the blade has a small inspection mark. Its original brown leather scabbard with nickel plated chape and locket is undamaged. The leather has just a couple of minor surface scuffs consistent with age and service use. All leather & stitching intact of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22236 (box 2)

Nation : British
Local Price : £875.00

**RARE**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA, C1800 British Senior Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade & Rare To Find Scabbard. ED 2940 -. ED 2940 This is an original rare to find example of a C1800 British Senior Infantry Officer's sword styled on the pattern 1796 Infantry Officer’s sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers). Our excellent example has the correct Georgian styling with brass shell guards with correct chased decoration. It has the correct brass knuckle bow and urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is very good. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 34 ¾” long fullered blade (41 ¾” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age. The lower section of both sides of the blade have light panels of foliate decoration. There are no visible maker marks. The sword comes with its rare to find original brass mounted black leather scabbard. The leather is complete. The surface of the leather has some scuffs to be expected with age and use. The price for this rare sword and scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 2940

Nation : British
Local Price : £865.00

Victorian 18th Hussars 1821 Light Cavalry Officers Sword by Wilkinson. £ 865.00 British Victorian 1821 Light Cavalry Officers Sword by Wilkinson Sword London number 21143, in good condition regulation 3 bar hilt with cheered pommel and fish skin grip. Slightly curved blade etched with Wilkinson details and owner initials, the sword is sold with a copy of Wilkinson register but very hard to confirm the name possibly Frederick T. Miles, 18th Hussars. Complete with matching steel scabbard. Overall length 104cm the blade 88.5cm for reference please see Swords of the British Army Revised Plate 78

Nation : British
Local Price : £865.00

English Artillery Short Sword. £ 865.00 English Artillery Short Sword c1800 – 1815 brass hilt similar to a 1796 sword hilt with shield lancets and ribbed grip which is leather bound. The blade straight flat sided and single edged with the spine being 8mm in thickness at the hilt tapering down to form a spear point. Overall length 76cm the blade 64cm it is complete with matching leather scabbard with brass mount the top one with frog stud

Nation : British
Local Price : £865.00

British Army Brass Hilted Sidearm. £ 865.00 Very similar to a British Army Hospital Corps Sword c 1861 slightly curved blade with flat back and narrow top fuller however maker marked Enfield with GR and crown. It has been indicated to me that these were initially issued for use by Coast Guard c 1800 and later re-issued to the British Army in 1861 from surplus stock, adopted as a sword to be carried by British Army Hospital Corp Privates Brass hilt with side guard and cast ribbed grip overall length 29.5 inch the blade 25 inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £865.00

18th Hussars 1821 Officer’s Sword by Wilkinson. £ 865.00 18th Hussars Victorian Officer’s Sword 1821 pattern regulation three bar hilt chequered pommel and fish skin grip. The blade engraved 18th Hussars regimental badge, WATERLOO and PENINSULA plus V R and crown to both sides. Maker marked Henry Wilkinson London and numbered 29696 – further research needed. Complete with steel scabbard. Information: Reference: Swords of the British Army Plate 78 Blade Length: 35.0 inch Overall Length: 41.0 inch

Nation : British
Local Price : £860.00

On Hold. British light cavalry trooper's 1796 pattern sword. Typical regulation style hilt with leather covered grip, showing some wear and loss to the leather.

Nation : French
Local Price : £850.00

French 1804 Imperial Guard Sidearm. A French 1804 Model Imperial Guard Sabre Briquet. Brass hilt having a single knucklebow design, leather grip lacking its brass wire. Single fullered steel