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Nation : German
Local Price : £745.00

**VERY RARE & DESIRABLE**WW1 C1915 Imperial German Model S15 Gottscho Machine Gunners Bayonet & Scabbard With Rare To Find Original Leather Frog. Sn 21426 -. 21426 This is a rare WW1 German Machine gunners bayonet. Designed by Dr. Lucian Gottscho of Berlin and known as "The Machine-Gunner Bayonet" they were made in very limited numbers. Originally made for an export order these bayonets were diverted for WW1 German army in 1915 for use by Machine gunners. The rifles could be fitted to Gew 98 rifles (see page 115 and page 128 plate No.281 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). A period image of an Imperial German soldier armed with a Gew98 rifle fitted with a Gottscho S15 bayonet is illustrated in image 1. The bayonet has a clean 14 ½” long steel blade with fullers and is 19 ¾” overall length. The blade is marked ‘S’ ‘W’ & stylised ‘g’ within a bulb or bomb shape. inspection marks. The spine has an Imperial inspection mark. The fullered blade is 14 ½” long. The correct one piece wrap around 9 groove wood grip is undamaged and correctly secured by 2 screw bolts. It has the correct steel pommel with mortise slot and The original scabbard is blackened steel & has a few small dents to the rear consistent with service wear. There are no visible numbers on the bayonet or scabbard. The rare to find original frog is the standard German leather example in excellent condition. It has the correct belt loop & locket slot. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. A very rare bayonet, one of the scarcest & most desirable of WW1 German Bayonets complete with original scabbard & rare to find frog. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21426 (box 2)

Nation : British
Local Price : £745.00

Victorian, 1866 Dated Huddersfield Rifles British Pattern 1827 Rifle Brigade Officer's Presentation Sword With Etched Blade To Major Greenwood (Former Captain IV Company). Sn 17681 -. 17681 Originally raised as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1755, the Rifle Brigade was officially formed in 1800. The Regiment was always renowned for its individuality both in uniform & tactics and its no wonder that they eventually gained their own distinctive pattern of sword. The 1827 pattern is defined by an all steel hilt coupled with the usual Royal Cypher with strung bugle in the hilt cartouche. Most Victorian era swords are from Volunteer / Militia Units and the blades marked accordingly (see page 174 of World Swords by Withers). The Huddersfield Rifles was a unit of Britain's Volunteer Force first raised in 1859. It later became a battalion of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment in the Territorial Army, serving as infantry on the Western Front in World War I and as an air defence unit during and after World War II. This is an original 1827 Pattern Officer’s presentation sword & Scabbard. The sword has an undamaged 32 ½” blade (38 ½” overall) with partial fuller. The blade is etched on both sides including 'Crown' (Victoria), the badge of the Rifle Brigade and ‘VR’Royal Cypher (Victoria Regina) together with foliate panels. The blade also has the ordnance acceptance star at the ricasso and an etched panel on one side ‘Presented By The Non-Commissioned Officers Of No.IV Company To Major Greenwood Their Late Captain As A Mark Of Respect And Esteem Huddersfield Nov 1866’. There are no visible manufacturer marks on the sword. It has the correct voided full knuckle guard with the Rifle Brigade 'Crown with bugle' badge and curved stepped pommel. The fish skin grip with wire binding is in excellent condition. It is complete with steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings and shoe. The scabbard has even patina. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding the Huddersfield rifles and the named Officer includes UK delivery. Sn 17681

Nation : British
Local Price : £745.00

Boer War 1901 Dated 1899 Pattern, British WD Wilkinson Heavy Cavalry Sword Regiment Marked ‘5Y NK’ To The 5th Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry & Mole Patent WD Scabbard Sn 22198 -. 22198 The Norfolk Yeomanry was a volunteer cavalry (Yeomanry) regiment of Britain's Territorial Army accepted onto the establishment of the British Army in 1794. After seeing action in the Second Boer War, it served dismounted at Gallipoli, in Palestine and on the Western Front during the First World War. Between the wars it converted to the Royal Artillery , and served as an anti-tank regiment in France, the Western Desert, Italy and North West Europe during the Second World War. After the war it served as a Territorial Army air defence unit and then as an Army Air Corps unit. This is an excellent original Troopers Sword to the Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry (see pages 54 & 55 of Swords of The British Army by Robson). The Sword has a 33 ½” single edged, slightly curved blade with fullers (40” overall length). The blade is undamaged and clean with just a few scuffs consistent with scabbard carry. The ricasso is marked on both sides. One side has War Dept arrow and inspection mark. The reverse has ‘Wilkinson London’, 9 01 date (September 1901) and inspection marks. The spine of the blade is stamped '/99' (1899 Pattern) together with inspection mark. The full bowl guard is Regiment marked on the inside ‘5 Y NK’ to the 5th Squadron Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry together with other indistinct numbers. The Sword's black hard boiled leather chequered grips with 3 rivets are secure and undamaged. It is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 fixed hanging rings. The scabbard has WD inspection marks and is stamped ‘Mole Patent’. The scabbard has even patina and just a few small dents. The price for this Regiment marked Boer War sword includes UK delivery. Sn 22198

Nation : German
Local Price : £745.00

**QUALITY**WW1 Era Imperial Prussian Mounted Field Artillery Officer’s Quality Etched & Blued Panels Blade Dress Sword To ‘2nd Hanover Field Artillery Regiment No. 26’ With Bullion Stitched Cord, Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 23484:16 -. 23484:16 This is an excellent, original Imperial German Mounted Field Artillery Officer's dress sword. The sword has nickel plated hilt with langets and knuckle bow. There are some areas of wear to the nickel finish consistent with age and service carry. It has its original wire bound grip in excellent condition with all wire tight and intact. The guard is fitted with original Officers bullion stitched cord and portepee. The sword measures 37” overall and it has a 31 ½” single edged, curved blade with fullers (we cannot see any maker mark under the langets). The polished blade has deeply tooled panels on both sides and the spine featuring Martial banners and arms & foliate decoration. One blued panel features a horse drawn artillery train with mounted gunnery troops, another blued panel is marked in Germanic gothic script which translated to to ‘2nd Hanover Field Artillery Regiment No. 26’. The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with hanging ring, fixed belt bar & shoe. The scabbard has no dents. The price for this quality piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:16

Nation : East India Company
Local Price : £725.00

Pre 1803 Flank Officers Sabre. An unusual pre-1803 Flank Officers sabre with scabbard. The blade is 71cm long with a total length of 82cm. The brass guard and horn grip is in good condition with no chipping, the grip wire is partially intact. There is a small amount of movement in the handle, most likely caused by natural shrinkage in the wooden core of the handle The leather scabbard is unusual lacking any form of drag at the chape, and pronounced cutouts at the throat for the langets. Possibly for an office serving in India, the design is similar to ones used later by the East India Company Following the introduction of the 1796 Infantry Officers spadroon many officers serving in the Flank Companies of regiments required something more robust. Often charged with skirmishing close to the enemy lines, these officers required a more suitable weapon, and by 1799 many had adopted the sabre. This also had the advantage of being suspended on slings, and could be hitched up for travel over rough ground more easily than traditional officers sword

Nation : British
Local Price : £725.00

**RARE**Pre WW1 British WD 1913 Dated, Enfield, 1907 Pattern, MK 1 Hook Quillon Bayonet With Scabbard & Rare 1914 Pattern Leather Frog To 'EBN (Eastbourne College Sussex) OTC (Officer Training Corps)’. Sn 90565:6. -. 90565:6 The pattern 1907, MK I, Bayonet with hooked Quillon was approved on 30th January 1908. (see page 186 of British & Commonwealth Bayonets By Skennerton). Founded in 1896 as the Eastbourne College Cadet Corps, it became the Eastbourne College Officer Training Corps in 1908. It was reorganised in 1948 and renamed the Combined Cadet Force, with sections for army, navy and air force. During the First World War, 174 former pupils were killed in battle or died later of their wounds. This Enfield made Mark 1 bayonet made the year before the great war started has a nice, clean, blade, which is stamped on the ricasso ' Crown GR (George Rex) 1907 (pattern) ‘1 ‘13 (January 1913 date) together with 'EFD' (Enfield) manufacturer mark, WD arrow and inspection marks. The pommel and cross guard with correct hook quillon are in excellent undamaged condition. The pommel's release button functions as it should. The slab wood grips are undamaged and secured by the correct screw bolts. The bayonet’s leather Scabbard has steel throat mount with locket and chape. The scabbard is fitted with its rare to find excellent 1914 pattern leather frog with brass buckle to the front and helve strap riveted to the rear. The rear of the belt loop is impressed ‘EBN OTC’ to the Eastbourne College (Sussex) Officer Training Corps & ‘20’ most likely an armoury number (see page 98 of ‘The Broad Arrow’ by Skennerton). All leather and stitching of the scabbard & frog are clean and intact. The price for this rare bayonet with scabbard & rare frog includes UK delivery. Sn 90565:6. (Hook Quill)

Nation : British
Local Price : £725.00

1803 Flank Office's Sabre. A large solid example of the popular British 1803 Flank Offices sabre. Made by Osborn (dated 1803-1808), carrying the GG stamp of the maker. It has the distinctive lion headed pommel and brass guard with GR cypher. The long fullered blade has a speckled overall patina and is solid in the guard with no movement. The grip still retains its original shagreen and brass wire cover. The sword is 94cm overall with a 81cm blade and measures 3.5cm at the forte. Authorised in 1803, when 'a Pattern Sword for the Officers of Grenadiers and Light Infantry' was authorised. Similar in shape and style to the sword carried by light cavalry officers, it still retained a remarkable amount of regimental differences. It was designed to be a more robust fighting sword for officers of the elite flank companies of British regiments. These sabres proved to be incredibly popular, and remained in service until 1822, when they were eventually replaced by a more standard pattern.

Nation : Russian
Local Price : £725.00

1830 Dated Imperial Russian Model 1827 Brass Handled Pioneer Sawback Falchion Short Sword Sidearm & Rare To Find Scabbard. Sn 21612 -. 21612 This is an excellent original Imperial Russian Pioneer falchion with sawback (see page 219 of World Swords by Withers). These falchions are of massive proportions. It has a heavy curved 2 ¼” wide, 19 ¼” long blade with broad fullers. The back of the blade has a deep cut sawback. The weapon measures 26 ¼” overall length. It has a rugged solid brass handle deeply grooved for grip and cross guard. The handle has a curved rounded butt. The blade has small inspection mark ‘P’. The cross guard is dated ‘1830’ and stamped with what looks like ‘TM AAG’. The sidearm comes with its rare to find brass mounted leather bound wood scabbard in excellent condition. The throat mount has a frog locket and the chape has a ball end. All leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price for substantial Imperial Russian Pioneer falchion with rare to find scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21612 (in armoury tub)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £725.00

C1860’s Edo Into Meiji Period Japanese Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba) Scabbard With C1840’s Ko-Gatana Side Knife Carry Bag Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 23417 -. 23417 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 his notes he states “Blade mounted as an aikuchi (dagger) looks to have been shortened from a longer sword. Difficult to judge age, possibly Edo into Meiji period. Tang end cut square & filed & altered in shape from what’s left. Possible soshu style blade. Out of polish but bright, lots of scratches & old blackish rust one side. Tempering obscured, only vague hamon shape appearing, no grain to be seen. Needs a proper polish. Mounted in 19th century fittings (possible export). Wood saya with dark brown/red speckled lacquer finish. Small bits of damage. Kojiri & koiguchi in patinated copper, matching the copper sleeves, and fitted copper kurikata has no gatana slot. Tsuka is blackened fish skin, polished and wrapped around wood core. Has mounts matching saya mounts. Fuchi / kashira in copper. Finished with copper mekui peg with male & female sections with engraved flower emblems. Some fish skin missing and wear & tear to pins & mounts. An interesting export aikuchi with an older blade. P.S. A ko-gatana (side knife) has been fitted to this aikuchi. This is an export piece circa 1840s with brass hilt and blade has Japanese company logo / emblem”. In his illustrations of the blade he observes ‘cutting edge just under 28.5cms (length) and describes other blade & tang characteristics which can be seen in the images. The dagger comes with a cloth carry bag / cover. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23417 (tanto box armoury floor)

Nation : Austrian
Local Price : 695.00 USD

Early 18th Century German Officer’s Small Sword / Rapier!. A beautiful circa 1700 – 1725 German officer’s sword with a wonderful all brass hilt and a super rapier blade! The all brass hilt is in outstanding condition with a super deep age patina. No issues! It even retains its buff leather sheath washer. The 33.5” , diamond in cross section, blade is in outstanding condition with no pitting or damage. The blade is stamped “ME FECIT IN SOLINGEN” both sides. On the reverse the word “ME FECIT” is worn. This wonderful example of an early 18th century sword may have seen service in the War of the Spanish Succession, the War of the Quadruple Alliance, the War of the Polish Succession, the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years War. This rare sword is in top museum condition for the most advanced collector! 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 : British
Local Price : £695.00

C1810 English Edward Wilson Liverpool 32 Bore Nipple & Drum Percussion Converted From Flintlock Holster Pistol With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 17713 -. 17713 C1810 Edward Wilson is recorded working as a gunsmith at 64 Thomas Street Liverpool (see page 370 of British Gunmakers Vol. 2 by Brown). This is a Wilson Liverpool Percussion holster Pistol, made with flintlock C1810 and later nipple & drum converted to percussion. It is 14” overall length with an 8 ½” octagonal barrel which has a small blade fore sight. The top barrel flat is signed ‘Liverpool’. The smooth bore has staining consistent with age and use. The action tang & trigger guard with Pineapple finial have tooled foliate decoration. The full stock is made from English Walnut which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The stock has an inlaid void German silver escutcheon. It has its original wood ram rod with polished horn end cap. The is signed by the maker ‘Wilson’ (there were many English gun makers named Wilson in the flintlock and percussion era, but we can only find Edward Wilson working in Liverpool in that period). The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 17713

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

1823-1840 American 50 Bore, Brass Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & English Birmingham Black Powder Proofs. Sn 19769 -. 19769 According to "Historic Pistols" by Samuel E. Smith and Edwin W. Bitter, pages 304 and 305, John P. Moore operated a gun shop in New York City America between 1823 and 1840. This is a brass Flintlock pocket pistol by J.P Moore. It is 6 ¾” overall with a 2" turn off brass barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. The brass frame is engraved on both sides with martial banners & arms. Within the panels are the maker’s name ‘J.P Moore’ on one side and ‘New York’ on the reverse. Interestingly the underside of the action has English Birmingham black powder proofs (internet research reveals that other forms of pistol of that period, including military form martial pieces by Moore of New York carry British proofs). It has a steel hammer, steel trigger & trigger guard. The pistol has an undamaged bag shaped slab walnut grip. The pistol cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this pistol worthy of further research includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 19769

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

**QUALITY MAKER**English C1800 Henry Nock London 50 Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Safety Bolt, Screw Off Barrel & Folding Concealed Trigger. Sn 21393:46 -. 21393:46 Henry Nock was a British inventor and engineer of the Napoleonic period, best known as a gunsmith. As well as supplying the military and civilian markets, Nock made expensive pieces for the aristocracy and Royalty and was an appointed gunmaker to the King. Nock's business eventually became Wilkinson Sword. This is an excellent flintlock pocket pistol by Henry Nock London. The pistol’s action is beautifully engraved with Martial Arms and Banner designs. It has a Swan neck cock and sliding safety bolt. One side of the pistol is signed by the manufacturer 'H. Nock' and the reverse 'London'. The pistol measures 6 ½” overall & has a 1 ¾” turn off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age & use. It has a concealed folding trigger & the underside of the action & barrel have black powder proof marks. The pistol has an undamaged bag shaped wood grip which is inlaid with void silver escutcheon. Its cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this pistol by a famous maker includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own this antique flintlock pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:46

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

RESERVED RESERVED C1800 English Form Mothershead 54 Bore Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Screw Off Barrel, Safety Bolt & Folding Sprung Bayonet. Sn 21703 -. 21703 This is an excellent, English form, steel framed percussion traveling pistol made or retailed by Mothershead (we cannot find a gunmaker named Mothershead in our books). The pistol measures 7 ¾” overall (bayonet closed) with a 2 ¾” turn off steel barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. On one side the action is signed by the maker or retailer ‘Mothershead’ below foliate decoration. The reverse has martial banners and arms. The underside of the action has crisp English black powder proof marks. It has a steel cock, sliding safety bolt and steel trigger guard. The pistol is fitted with a 2 ¼” long folding triangular section bayonet blade. The bayonet block has a sprung steel release button to allow the bayonet to fold into the closed position. When closed the tip of the bayonet fits into a notch in the front of the trigger guard. The bayonet is released and flicks open by pulling the trigger guard to the rear. The shank of the bayonet has initials ‘D.L’ most likely an inspection mark or bayonet maker’s initials. The pistol’s bag shaped walnut grip has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The pistol cocks and dry fires 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 collection or display. Sn 21703 (drawers office)

Nation : American
Local Price : $695.00

US Model 1862 Remington Zouave Sword Bayonet. This bayonet was designed specifically for the Model 1862 Remington Rifled Musket, generally referred to as the Remington Zouave. There does not appear to be an official model year for these and we have seen them listed as both M1862 and M1863, the latter probably because production did not begin until 1863. The maker of these bayonets is not known, to our knowledge, but they are very similar to others made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, CT. It features a 20″ (50.8 cm) sligtly recurved single-edged blade with broad unstopped 3/4-length fuller; stamped with a small “S” on the ricasso. The one-piece cast brass hilt is stamped with “B.H.” inspector’s initials (Benjamin Hannie, the only known inspector of these) on the back of the grip, just below the muzzle ring; steel barrel latch screwed to one side. There is also a “C” on one side of the guard and an “L” on the other side and underside of the guard. Black leather scabbard with brass drag and throat with frog button. George Moller’s “American Military Shoulder Arms” , states that “10,001 rifles with bayonets were accepted at the Watervliet Arsenal between April 1863 and January 1864 from E. Remington & Sons. None of these rifles were issued during the Civil War. All 10,000 were still in storage at the Watervliet Arsenal as late as May 15, 1866. The rifles and bayonets were sold to Francis Bannerman on August 8, 1907.” Some speculate that the “C” stamp on the guard is indicative of Collins as the maker, however, that letter was also often used to indicate “condemned”, but meaning more commonly that it was no longer intended for military service and could therefore be sold. This mark would then indicate that it was not stolen military property. Very good condition; the blade bright, with remains of a protective coating (easily removed). Hilt bright, the end of the pommel with some dents and also remnants of a protective coating. Leather scabbard is sound, with bend in the middle and some crazing. Overall length 24 13/16″ (63 cm), not including scabbard.

Nation : French
Local Price : $695.00

US M1840 Cavalry Saber. This model was the standard issue cavalry trooper = s sword until the lighter M1860 was introduced, but continued in use throughout the Civil War by both sides. Affectionately known as A Old Wristbreaker @ by the troops due to its size and weight, it was basically a US version of the French M1822 light cavalry saber. During most of the 19 th C the French set the styles for swords, which were copied by most of Europe and the United States. The US M1840 was made by many firms and many were imported or used imported blades, primarily from Germany. This example features curved single-edged 34 3/4″ (88 cm) blade with broad 3/4-length fuller and a shorter narrow fuller at the back edge; the ricasso stamped with the maker = s mark “K & C @ for C.R. Kirschbaum and Company of Solingen Germany, one of the world’s oldest blade making families . The opposite side stamped with “IRON PROOF”. Standard one-piece brass guard with knuckle bow and conjoined two-branch side bars joining the brass Phrygian helmet style pommel. Original leather-wrapped wood grip with twisted brass wire (leather worn and about 40% absent, wire complete but loose). Original brown iron scabbard with twin carry rings. The blade primarily smooth, with scattered staining. Brass with dark patina. Overall length 40 3/8”, (102.5 cm) not including scabbard.

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

*Very Rare* British Volunteer Sawback Bayonet & Part Scabbard. 20327. -. 20327 This is a very rare volunteer bayonet made by ‘Solingen Trade’ for various colonial Governments, such as Australia & South Africa. These bayonets were not necessarily intended for the Martini Henty rifle. Early volunteer Martini rifles had heavier barrels than the service Martini which explains the 19-20mm muzzle ring diameter (MRDS’s) of many of these volunteer patterns. The blade carries the Kings head mark of ‘Weyersberg’ (The history of the company Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie (W.K.C.) in Solingen began in the early middle-ages, when the trademark “Kingshead“ was registered by the bladesmith Johannes Wundes in 1560.This trademark is one of the oldest registered and is still in use today) and the crossguard carries an ‘L78’. The blade is 45 ¾ cm with a M.R.D of 20.2mm. See Skennerton item B190 pages 148 & 149. The price includes UK delivery. 20327.

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

Victorian Ayrshire Artillery Officer’s Sword. £ 695.00 Victorian Ayrshire Artillery Officer’s Sword in good condition 3 bar steel hilt with fish skin grip and officer’s knot. The blade well engraved with VR crown plus regimental badge to one side the reverse with Ayrshire Artillery complete with steel scabbard. Information: Blade Length: 83cm Overall Length: 98cm

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : $695.00

Spanish (Catalonia or Valencia) Plug Bayonet, ca. 1800. The plug bayonet originated in the Pyrenees region of Northern Spain and it is Spain which used the plug bayonet after it had been abandoned by other countries. This example with distinctive straight brass half-round guard, generally only found in Catalonia and Valencia. The grip is of horn, which is more common in Spain than other countries. Unmarked slightly hollow-ground 12″ blade of wedge section with short ricasso. The bayonets of this region are rarely maker-marked, though Barcelona had an extensive cutlery industry, with 80 blade marks registered with the cutlers’ guild in 1834. The blade fairly clean on one side and with patches of light pitting on the other. Overall length 17″. Very similar example illustrated in “The Plug Bayonet” , by R.D.C. Evans, from the author’s collection, fig. 329. 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 : British
Local Price : £695.00

Scottish Perthshire 18th Century Hanger. £ 695.00 Scottish Perthshire 18th Century Hanger very rare produced for the Perthshire Association a small unit of volunteers associated to the Loyal Clandonacay Association which form part of the Fencibles. Brass hilt similar to a 1788 with ribbed grip and two small langets both with raised PA. The blade which has been cleaned is curved with small top fuller the spine stamped GILL single edged 60cm in the length overall 75cm.

Nation : German
Local Price : £695.00

*Scarce* WWI German Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser ‘Sawback/ 'Butcher' Bayonet by Mauser A.G. Oberndorf Complete with Steel Scabbard and Original Leather Frog. 20989. -. 20989 This is a scarce version of the S98/05 saw back ‘Seitengewehr’ bayonet, made by Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf a.n. and is marked to the blade with their name . The blade is good with some age related staining. The‘Seitengewehr’ was issued to NCO’s of the foot artillery and it also replaced the 98/02 bayonet used by the Pioneers. The spine carries the crown over W 17 (1917 date of manufacture). Blade length; 367mm – 498mm overall. The wooden grips are held with two pins and are very good order. These saw back versions are not common as they were made in smaller numbers initially, and most had their saw backs removed after Britain condemned them as barbarous. The scabbard is the steel version with frog stud and ball finial with Waffenamt stamp and very tidy original leather frog imprinted ‘A.MIKLER-KNOFF SATTLER MUNCHEN 1914’. See pages 114 and 124 item No 269 of Watts & White ‘The Bayonet Book’ for similar. The price includes UK delivery. 20989. (Box 1)

Nation : -
Local Price : £695.00

Silver Mounted Ottoman Pistol. Origin: Ottoman Empire, Culture: Ottoman, Period: 19th Century. A very good silver mounted ottoman flintlock pistol in full working order. This can only be shipped within the UK.

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

English 17th Century Plug Bayonet. English 17th century plug bayonet Ex-R.D.C Evans collection, featured in his book "The Plug Bayonet". Described as Colonel's bayonet with brass mounts and

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

An Historical 16th-17th Century Indian Tulwar Sword From the Siege and Relief Of Lucknow. Battle Trophies of an Irish Captain Of the 32nd Foot, Capt. H.G.Browne From a Collection Swords From The Battles & Defence. Its Knuckle Bow Blasted By Cannon Fire. The 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot played a key role in defending the Residency during the Siege of Lucknow in the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). After the British annexation of Oudh, the 32nd's mess house, the Khursheed Manzil, was occupied by the regiment, which then helped fortify the Residency. Under Colonel John Inglis, the regiment held out for 140 days, winning four Victoria Crosses for acts of gallantry during the prolonged siege. The regiment was retitled the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) in recognition of its heroic actions during the defense of Lucknow. When the Indian Mutiny broke out, the 32nd Regiment of Foot was stationed at Lucknow and was a cornerstone of the British defence of the Residency. The regiment's commander, Colonel John Inglis, took command of the garrison after the death of the Chief Commissioner, Sir Henry Lawrence. The 32nd Regiment of Foot endured constant attacks, severe casualties from intense heat, and the ravages of cholera during the 140-day siege. Gifted to the family by Irish born Capt. H.G.Browne {later Colonel of the 100th Foot} who died just before WW1 and was buried near his home on the Isle of Wight. A very early tulwar, and the blade was deeply pitted through great age even before the siege, but the hilt was damaged during the siege and battles at the Lucknow defences, very likely by a cannon shot as the impact seems too drastic and singular to be by musket fire, or by simple hand to hand combat. Very bright polished blade, and a nicely black patinated hilt. Perfect for an intriguiging historical collection or display. The First Siege Full-scale rebellion reached Lucknow on May 30 1857, and Lawrence was compelled to use the British 32nd Regiment of Foot to drive the rebels from the city. Improving his defenses, Lawrence conducted a reconnaissance in force to the north on June 30, but was forced back to Lucknow after encountering a well-organized sepoy force at Chinat. Falling back to the Residency, Lawrence's force of 855 British soldiers, 712 loyal sepoys, 153 civilian volunteers, and 1,280 non-combatants was besieged by the rebels. Comprising around sixty acres, the Residency defenses were centered on six buildings and four entrenched batteries. In preparing the defenses, British engineers had wanted to demolish the large number of palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings that surrounded the Residency, but Lawrence, not wishing to further anger the local populace, ordered them saved. As a result, they provided covered positions for rebel troops and artillery when attacks began on July 1. The next day Lawrence was mortally wounded by a shell fragment and died on July 4. Command devolved to Colonel Sir John Inglis of the 32nd Foot. Though the rebels possessed around 8,000 men, a lack of unified command prevented them from overwhelming Inglis' troops. The sieges and reliefs of Lucknow cost the British around 2,500 killed, wounded, and missing while rebel losses are not known. Though Outram and Havelock wished to clear the city, Campbell elected to evacuate as other rebel forces were threatening Cawnpore. While British artillery bombarded the nearby Kaisarbagh, the non-combatants were removed to Dilkuska Park and then on to Cawnpore. To hold the area, Outram was left at the easily held Alambagh with 4,000 men. The fighting at Lucknow was seen as a test of British resolve and the final day of the second relief produced more Victoria Cross winners than any other single day. Lucknow was retaken by Campbell the following March.

Nation : German
Local Price : $695.00

Nazi Heer Army Officer’s Dove Head Saber. Featuring gilt steel hilt, consisting of reverse scroll quillon, a pair of down-turned langets, and P-shaped knuckle bow connecting to the dove-head pommel; integral backstrap.with “ears” riveted through the grip Langets depict spread-wing eagle holding swastika in a wreath on the obverse and vacant oval escutcheon surrounded by oak leaves on the reverse. Black Bakelite grip with twisted gilt wire wrap and base ferrule decorated with oak leaves. Slightly curved 31 ½” blade with single 3/4-length fuller; maker’s mark obscured under the hilt langets. Black-painted steel scabbard with single carry ring. Hilt very good, showing wear to the gilding, primarily on corners and high spots. Blade with scattered pin- prick pitting and some rust on the ricasso. Scabbard dent-free, with scratches and paint loss. Overall length 36″, not including scabbard.

Nation : British
Local Price : $695.00

British Pattern 1821 Light Cavalry Trooper’s Saber. The British Pattern 1821 Light Cavalry Saber replaced the earlier Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Saber. It was intended as both a cut and thrust sword, whereas the P1796 was designed solely for slashing. The 3-bar hilt also provided more protection for the hand than the simple stirrup guard of the P1796. It featured a slightly curved 35 1/2″ (90 cm) blade with broad 3/4-length single fuller and spear point; the last 10″ double-edged. Blade spine stamped with maker “-EEVES & CO”, for Birmingham maker Reeves and Company, with stamped “102″. Three-bar steel hilt with small reverse side ring, reverse scroll quillon, dove head pommel with integral backstrap, and langets riveted through the grip. Black leather- wrapped wood grip (leather worn). Steel scabbard with two carry rings, marked near the throat “09/QOR/YC”, for the Queen’s Own Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry. Hilt with dark brown patina and scattered pitting; grip leather complete but worn. Blade smooth and bright, with no nicks, scattered scratches, and runner marks. Scabbard with dark brown patina, scattered light pitting, and several dents near the drag. Overall length 41 1/4″ (105 cm), not including scabbard.

Nation : -
Local Price : £695.00

Early 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sword. EL7446 - An early example, marked to George IV, of the 1821 pattern light cavalry officer's sword, circa 1825. The blade with prominent 'yelman' false edge is unusually straight for this type, and in good clean condition, though the etching is very faint now. The hilt is in good condition, with large rounded rear quillon so distinctive of the earlier examples, with excellent condition shagreen and

Nation : Polish
Local Price : £695.00

Scarce late-Victorian General Staff Officer's Sword by Thurkle. EL7453 - A good general staff officer's 1845 pattern sword, made by Thurkle and retailed by Anderson. In overall very good to excellent condition, the only flaw worth noting is that the bottom few inches of the blade, near the hilt, have some light patina, but the rest of the 33 inch blade is in pristine original mirror polish with frost etching, virtually like new. The blade is firm in the hilt

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

British WW1 Troopers 1908 Sword dated 1915. £ 695.00 British WW1 Troopers 1908 Sword dated 1915 regulation sword and what seems to be original paint. The blade marked with issue and inspection marks as is the scabbard under the paint but it is also stamped 5R 904. No damage to sword or scabbard and age wear to paint overall length 42 inch the blade 34.75 inch.

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

British Foot Artillery Sword c 1820. £ 695.00 British Foot Artillery Sword c 1820 straight blade unfullered flat back with spear point. The guard brass straight knucklebow with brass shield shaped langets, curled quillon and leather-bound leather grip. Only marking is on the hilt which is a stylised S over stamped with a T or F overall length 24.75 inch over all 29.5 inch for reference please see Swords of the British Army Revised Edition page 233

Nation : British
Local Price : £695.00

Rare, British 1st Pattern Brunswick Rifle Sword Bayonet BAYO 372 -. BAYO 372 This is a rare 1st pattern sword bayonet for the Brunswick rifle introduced into British service in 1836. The bayonet is in excellent condition with an ordnance stamped blade. The bright 22 inch leaf shaped blade has a short central fuller and carries a crown over 22 ordnance acceptance stamp on the ricasso. The bayonet measures 26 ½ inches overall is fitted with a brass hilt with a square mortice. The hilt has a round button on the end of a lever to release the bayonet from the rifle. See The Bayonet Book by John Watts and Peter White, page 292 and plate 670 on page 341. The price includes U.K. delivery. (Armoury bucket). BAYO 372

Nation : French
Local Price : £695.00

*Rare* c1800 French Infantry Guard’s Sword and Brass Scabbard. ED 2628 -. ED 2628 This is an original rare to find example of a c1800 French Infantry Guard's sword (see page 187 of World Swords by Withers). Our excellent example has the correct Georgian styling with brass guards with correct chased decoration. It has the correct brass knuckle bow and feathered helmet shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finials. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 31” long un-fullered blade with original leather hilt washer (37 ¾” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age. The sword comes with its rare to find original brass scabbard with two hanging rings has age related marks. The price for this rare sword and scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 2628.