English Pistols & Revolvers Book
A good old copy of English Pistols & Revolvers by John Nigel George. Generally clean but with foxing to the dust jacket. No loose pages and a solid spine. read more
16.00 GBP
Heraldry In War - Formation Badges 1939-1945
A very good book detailing many of the formation badges of the British Army and Commonwealth during WW2.
This hardback book, written by Lt. Colonel Howard N. Cole, OBE, was printed in 1946 and is in very good condition. With many illustrations, mainly in black and white, although with some colour plates, the book is a useful resource for the collector. No missing pages, rips or ... read more
6.00 GBP
Boxed Webley Mark 1 Air Pistol c.1938
A good early example of the slant grip Webley Mark 1 air pistol in .177 calibre, complete with its carton and a mint, unused, spare leather cup washer and brush.
Cosmetically, this Webley pistol retains most of its factory blue finish, although it is a little mottled around the sides of the cylinder. All the screws are in good condition and the profiles remain sharp, but the Bake... read more
Des Horn HBP80 Meteorite Flipper Knife
A rare Gibeon Meteorite "Front Flipper" knife by the legendary Master Bladesmith, Des Horn. Known as the model HBP80 (Hidden Ball Pivot), this knife features Horn's, "Front Flipper" Damascus blade and gold pins: This is not a spring assisted blade, but rather, it's a blade designed to be opened one-handed, requiring only a quick flick of the finger. This action releases the blade and the perfe... read more
1200.00 GBP
WW1 & 2 Medal Ribbon & Mons Star Rosette
An original WW1 trio of medal ribbons with silver rosette to Mons Star, denoting award of clasp for military service during first months of war, 5th August to 22nd November 1914. Plus the Defence Medal for service during WW2.
Good condition. Rosette with blackened silver patina. read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 Lewis Gun Armourer's Tool
A scarce WW1 military issue Lewis machine gunner's trigger adjusting tool by Salter. Broad arrow marked to the top of the tubular body, with bullet shaped tool and screwdriver to the other end.
Some sign of field adaptation with wire and hook ends which have been used to replace the original string pulls. read more
58.00 GBP
Home Front - ARP Warden's Whistle c.1939
A WW2 Air Raid Precautions whistle made by Hudsons. Presented in very good condition, having retained most of its original finish. Blows nice and loud. read more
28.00 GBP
WW2 RNZAF Cap & Sleeve Badge
A scarce WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force brass cap badge, sold together with the original owner's RAF engineering apprentice badge. Both are presented in good order but with some rubbing. Interestingly, the apprentice four-bladed prop badge, which is normally sewn onto the tunic sleeve, has had an additional screw mount added, presumably for the convenience of the young airman - Both the back p... read more
HMS Sirius Model Twin 4.5 Inch Gun
A well constructed brass desk model of the main gun from the Royal Navy frigate, HMS Sirius. The model is articulated with gun elevation and tracking and is mounted on a teak wood base, with plaque dated 1972/73.
HMS Sirius was of Leander Class and this gun was her main forward armament. This was later replaced with an Exocet missile system.
The base measures, 4x3 ... read more
Other Ranks Pocket Watch
A post WW1 era "Railway Timekeeper" pocket watch made by Plangg & Pfluger in Austria. These so called, "Dollar" watches were variously used by persons of more modest means, as they were reliable timekeepers that would keep on going in environments that were perhaps more destructive to finer precision timepieces.
As such, many were carried by soldiers and even the South African Railway ... read more