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REME Belt Buckle By JR Gaunt

REME Belt Buckle By JR Gaunt

A good and early ERII belt clasp by J.R. Gaunt. This solid nickel clasp incorporates the postwar REME badge, which replaced the wartime design that was viewed as being somewhat uninspiring.
Presented in good original condition, with plenty of patina. Marked to the reverse as "Clasp by JR Gaunt" and also, "Belt by Hobson".  read more

Code: 51585

12.00 GBP

WW1 Medal Ribbon & Mons Star Rosette

WW1 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.

Good condition. Rosette with blackened silver patina.  read more

Code: 51584

20.00 GBP

WW2 Smiths 8-Day Clock, c.1945

WW2 Smiths 8-Day Clock, c.1945

A scarce and original WW2 Smiths military wall clock, dated 1945. Presented in excellent condition, the clock is running well and keeping time, however, there is no recent service history. In view of this, this clock will undergo a full service prior to despatch.

Interestingly, this 1945 dated clock bears details that allow its provenance to be researched: A painted reference cod...  read more

Code: 51583

395.00 GBP

Early Webley Mark 3 Air Rifle

Early Webley Mark 3 Air Rifle

An early example of a Webley & Scott Mk.3 .177 under lever air rifle, made in the first few year of manufacture.

Presented in excellent original condition and working order, with no sign of tampering or cosmetic restoration. A genuine collector grade rifle with much original varnish and factory blue finish, showing some age patina on the bright steel surfaces. Offered complete wi...  read more

Code: 51582

375.00 GBP

3 Military Pocket Knives

3 Military Pocket Knives

TO CLEAR - 3 general service pocket knives, they are all military marked. The examples made by Rowbotham and Thompson are both in good order but the one marked Rodgers has a defective slip joint, however, they are all functional knives with decent blade profiles.

The Thompson knife is the one on the left in the first image and on the right in the second image.

All...  read more

Code: 51581

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WW1 Lewis Gun Armourer's Tool

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

Code: 51580

58.00 GBP

Military Armourer's Revolver Trigger Test Gauge, c.1957

Military Armourer's Revolver Trigger Test Gauge, c.1957

A rare brass military issue trigger testing gauge by Salter, dated 1957 and army property marked.

Basically, this tool is a spring balance calibrated to measure the force needed to fire a service revolver in single action mode. Set to measuring just one pound of trigger pull, this device was used to identify potentially dangerous sidearms, as this amount of trigger pressure woul...  read more

Code: 51579

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King George III Bone Dice

King George III Bone Dice

A good pair of late 18th or early 19th century, small bone dice bearing the King's Crown to indicate that tax duty had been paid. One dice has a clear Crown outline mark, while the other has an indistinct red impression.

The "Stamp Tax Act 1765" was introduced for many different items, ordering that 10-shillings would be payable on the purchase of a pair of dice. Taxed items wer...  read more

Code: 51578

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Bronze Naval Saluting Cannon

Bronze Naval Saluting Cannon

A superb antique desk top muzzle loading saluting cannon, having a bronze barrel, bearing the Royal Cyphers of King George III and Princess Mary. Although the cannon is unsigned, it is of the highest gunmaker quality, Gun Powder London proof stamped and marked as .380" calibre.

Cosmetically the cannon has a good age patina and a well constructed oak truck with iron features.
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Code: 51577

490.00 GBP

French An IX Model Gendarmerie Pistol c.1818

French An IX Model Gendarmerie Pistol c.1818

A French An IX Gendarmerie pistol with later official conversion to percussion ignition. Barrel dated 1818.

This pistol is in very good crisp condition with no damage, having plenty of official stamps and a rack number, together with a lock marked to Manufacture Royale de Maubeuge. These police pistols were officially modified c.1825. Ramrod appears to be original and the pistol ...  read more

Code: 51576

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