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Finnish M29 Mosin Nagant Bayonet

A rare Finnish M29 Mosin Nagant bayonet with fluted steel scabbard.
The bayonet has a steel rounded pommel with push release button, it has slab wood grips secured with two rivets.

The polished steel fullered blade measures 11 ¾" (30cm) and is stamped at the ricasso with the makers stamp "HACKMAN & CO”.
The original steel scabbard is undamaged and still retains its original paint.
This is a good example of a rare M29 Finnish bayonet.



Percussion Sea Service / Coast Guard Belt Pistol

This is an original Victorian, English 1855 dated, Tower Sea Service / Coast Guard Percussion Belt Pistol.

The pistol is 11 inches long with a 6 inch .56 calibre smooth bore barrel, the barrel is crisply stamped with numerous ordinance/proof/inspection marks, the wood is a nice light brown with brass furniture, the lock plate is crisply marked with a crown V.R, 1855 over 'Tower' and small crown over British military broad arrow mark.

All metal work and wood work are in very good condition and the pistol has a good strong working action.

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.

WWII 1943 dated British army Jack knife with Marlin spike and tin opener.

Stamped with the British military broad arrow and Richards Sheffield 1943.
All tools lockout good with no sloppiness.

Argentinian model 1891 Sword Bayone

An Argentinian model 1891 sword bayonet (for the M1891 Mauser rifle) by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co with matching serial number scabbard .

The bayonet has white metal grips stamped with the “RA” Argentinian property stamp.

The 40cm fullered polished steel single edge blade is in very good condition.
The ricasso is stamped on one side with "Modelo Argentino 1891" and the serial number "F6327.", the reverse it has "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen".

The blued steel scabbard is in excellent condition and has the same serial number stamped above the frog stud "F6327."

British Police Truncheon by Hiatt

An early 20th century, heavy dark wood (336g) British Police Truncheon stamped ‘Hiatt & Co Birmingham’ on the bottom of the grip.

15 inches (38cm)
In good solid condition with just a few small dents and scratches.

1970s MOD Riot Baton

An MOD 1959 pattern 24 inch (61cm) riot baton, is stamped to the top with the contract Number **- 0717' '1976' (year of supply) & 'R.W.C'.

Complete with leather wrist strap.

Very good condition.

1970s British CID Detectives Truncheon by Hiatt

This is a 1970s 12 ¾ inch truncheon known as a 'Stout',

The London Metropolitan Police officially called this pattern 'No. 2 Truncheon'. These would have been issued to C.I.D. & higher ranks. Also police working in plain clothes would have been issued with this pattern as it was easier to carry concealed whilst working plain clothes duty.

This one is turned from the West African hardwood Bubinga,( this hardwood is now on the Cites listing; it is a protected wood).

Leather wrist strap stamped 'HIATT'.

In good solid condition with just a few slight dings and scratches to one side of tip

Norwegian AG-3 Bayonet

Norwegian Model 1968 Knife Bayonet for the Automatgevaer 3 Rifle (AG-3).

This is an early type 1 Norwegian AG-3 knife bayonet with textured plastic olive coloured grip, 16.8cm parkerised steel blade and woodgrain coloured plastic scabbard.

These early type 1 AG3 bayonets were manufactured by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik in Germany.

29.5cm overall.

Very good condition.

West German Heckler & Koch G-3 Knife Bayonet

An early type first version (c1959) of a West German Heckler & Koch G-3 bayonet with 12 grove shiny black plastic granular texture grip and a 16.5cm parkerised knife blade.

31cm overall.

Complete with original early type wood grained scabbard and canvas frog

Very good condition.

1st Pattern French M1892 Bayonet

A scarce 1st pattern French M1892 bayonet with matching numbers for the 8mm Mannlicher Berthier artillery carbine.

This is a original 1st pattern M1892 bayonet with riveted horn grips, short muzzle ring, hooked quillon and has not been later modified as have many other early M1892 bayonets.

Both bayonet and scabbard have the same matching serial number '95113' and are in very good original condition with just some very light rust/pitting here and there.

The blade is in excellent condition.

M1886 French Lebel Bayonet with matching numbers scabbard

This is a very early 1st pattern French M1886 Lebel rifle bayonet with the early type fixed white metal hilt, (later M1886 bayonets were fitted with removable hilts) down swept quillion and round button catch.
The cruciform blade is 520mm (20 ½") in length and is undamaged.

Bayonet it is complete with it's original blued matching numbers (87841) steel scabbard (no dents).

All in very good condition.

Price £185

Free UK Postage

City of London Police Truncheon by Hiatt

A c1900 heavy wood (350g) 15 inch police truncheon, stamped near the top with a crown along with the letters CP (City Police) for the City of London Police.

Bottom of grip is stamped with the maker details of Hiatt & Co Birmingham.

with original leather wrist strap also stamped 'HIATT'

In very good solid condition.

Early 20th Century Detectives Short Truncheon

A scarce, early 20th century detectives short truncheon (used by C.I.D Officers, Inspectors & above), made from heavy dark wood , 13 inches long and in good solid condition with original leather wrist strap.

Russian AKM Type II Kalashnikov Bayonet

A Russian type II AKM bayonet for 7.62 mm AKM and the later 5.45 mm AK74 assault rifles.

Bayonet with red composite grips and a 15cm clip point blade with integrated wire cutter slot.

Red Bakelite scabbard and bayonet are both marked with the Izhevsk arsenal stamp.

Essex Constabulary Whistle c1920

A c1920s Metropolitan whistle by J Hudson & Co.
Body stamped 'ESSEX CONSTABULARY'
Good working order.

Pre War Folding Knife by Clarke & Son

A large size pre 1939 folding knife with marlin spike and early type tin opener.

Manufactured by Clarke & Son Sheffield England with 3.5 inch blade.
In good all-round condition.

All tools with strong actions and good lockout.

WW1 Kings Lynn Special Constabulary Truncheon 1914-1918

WW1 George V Kings Lynn Special Constabulary lignum vitae truncheon painted with G.R below crown, the coat of arms of Kings Lynn with motto "In Principio Erat Verbum" and Special Constable 1914-1918.

15.5” (39cm)

Good condition.

1930s British Policeman's Truncheon

An original 1930s British Policeman's truncheon with original leather wrist strap.

15 ½ inches long.

Good solid condition.

West Riding Constabulary Truncheon

15.5 inch police truncheon stamped with 'W.R.C' (West Riding Constabulary) under a rose.

Dates from around the 1940s to 1950s.

Truncheon is in solid condition with scratches and dents.

British 1950s - 60s Police Truncheon by Hiatt

A 1950s -60s British police truncheon with original leather wrist strap marked 'HIATT'
15 ½ inches long.

Solid condition.

Dowler Police Handcuffs

A set of early 20th century darby handcuffs and key, stamped by the manufacturer W. Dowler.

Key and cuffs stamped with the number 3.

W. Dowler is a less common handcuff manufacturer and known more for manufacturing whistles.

In good working order.



1970s British CID Detectives Truncheon

This is a 1970s 12.5 inch truncheon known as a 'Stout',

The London Metropolitan Police officially called this pattern 'No. 2 Truncheon'. These would have been issued to C.I.D. & higher ranks. Also police working in plain clothes would have been issued with this pattern as it was easier to carry concealed whilst working plain clothes duty.

This one is turned from the West African hardwood Bubinga,( this hardwood is now on the Cites listing; it is a protected wood).

Very good condition.

1960s 70s British Police Woman's Handbag Truncheon

Original 1960's 70s British Police Woman's handbag truncheon turned in hickory with the original leather wrist strap.
Truncheon 10 ¼ “ (26cm) long.

In very good condition.

British Police Truncheon 1950s

A 1950s police truncheon stamped with leather wrist strap and lanyard string.
15 ½ inches long and in good solid condition.

Devon Constabulary Police Truncheon

15.5 inch wooden police truncheon stamped with a Kings crown & 'Devon Constabulary', leather wrist strap stamped 'Hiatt', circa 1930s – 1940s.

Devon county constabulary was formed in 1856 and was the Home Office police force for the county until 1966.

Good solid condition.

1930s Devon Constabulary Police Truncheon by Hiatt

A 1930s very heavy (440g) wooden truncheon stamped 'Devon Constabulary' (now faint)

Devon county constabulary was formed in 1856 and was the Home Office police force for the county until 1966.

The 16 inch Truncheon is in good solid condition (no damage) and still retains its original leather wrist strap stamped 'Hiatt & Co .

Norwegian AG3 Bayonet

This is an early type 1 Norwegian AG3 knife bayonet with woodgrain coloured plastic scabbard.

These early type 1 AG3 bayonets were manufactured by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik in Germany.

16.8cm blued steel blade.

29.5cm overall.

Good condition.

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French 1833 Pattern Naval Cutlass dated 1842
A totally original French 1833 pattern Naval Cutlass marked to the spine "Manuf're R'ale de Chatellerault 1842" (manufactured royal of Chatellerault 1842).
The 26 ½ inch blade with engraved anchors clearly visible on both sides.

Complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard.

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German Saxon M1845 Faschinenmesser Short Sword
A regimentally marked German Saxon model 1845 Faschinenmesser with cast brass hilt, straight guard with curved ends, heavy 48cm machete type blade stamped on one side of the ricasso with the royal Cypher for Friedrich August II, King of Saxony 1836-1854 and on the reverse the makers logo of P.D.L.
Complete with original brass mounted black leather scabbard.

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German M1845 Faschinenmesser Type 1 Artillery Short Sword

This is an early German type 1 Saxon model 1845 Faschinenmesser and scabbard with matching regimental markings (12. A. 2. 17) with cast brass hilt, straight guard, heavy 48cm machete type blade stamped on one side of the ricasso with the royal Cypher for Friedrich August II (King of Saxony 1836-1854) and on the reverse the makers logo of P.D.L.

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British Police Truncheon circa 20s - 30s

A 15 inch heavy dark wood British Policeman's truncheon with original leather wrist strap.

In good solid condition with just a few small dents and scratches.

Price £65

Free UK Postage

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WWII Japanese Bayonet

WWII Japanese Tokyo Arsenal Type 30 Arisaka bayonet with slab wood grips, hooked quillon crossguard and a 40cm polished steel blade stamped at the ricasso with the Tokyo Arsenal mark indicating it was manufactured pre 1935.

The pommel is stamped with the serial number '1619835'

Complete with original steel scabbard.

Some light pitting to pommel and scabbard, blade is in excellent condition.

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Belgian M1889 Infantry Bayonet

A rare Belgian Model 1889 Infantry short bayonet and original blued steel scabbard with matching numbers 'I 9422'.

Bayonet with hooked quillon, wooden grips and a 25cm blade.

37.5 cm overall length.

Very good condition.

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Lee Metford 1888 MKI Type II Bayonet Regimentally Marked for The Black Watch
A Regimentally marked 1888 pattern MKI 2^nd type Lee Metford bayonet.
Pommel marked R.H for the Royal Highlanders aka The Black Watch.

Numerous inspection stamps to ricasso.

Complete with it's original black leather steel mounted scabbard.

All in good clean condition.

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British No5 Mk1 Jungle Carbine Bayonet

This is a No5 Mk 1 second pattern bayonet Model B293 with a 7.9 inch bowie shaped clipped point blade and large diameter muzzle ring.

The ricasso is stamped with the maker initial “P” in a circle ( for Royal Ordinance Factory Pool) and the manufacture date of “1946”.

Complete with original black painted steel scabbard with detachable mouthpiece.

Excellent condition.

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WW1 British 1907 Pattern Bayonet

WW1 British 1907 Pattern Bayonet by Wilkinson Dated 1918
1907 pattern bayonet for the Enfield rifle manufactured in 1918 by Wilkinson. 

The ricasso is stamped with the maker name 'WILKINSON' and Kings Crown over '1907' and '8' '18' date ( August 1918).

The 17 inch blade is clean and undamaged and the wood slab grips are in good undamaged condition. Complete with it's original steel mounted black leather scabbard. All in very good condition.

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British No4 Mk2 Spike Bayonet
British No4 Mk2 spike bayonet, better known as the 'pig-sticker', as fitted to the British Lee-Enfield rifle no4 mk1.

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P1907 Bayonet 5^th Manchester Regiment

A British pattern 1907 bayonet manufactured by Wilkinson, it has the clearing hole in the pommel that was introduced in 1916.
The 17” blade is stamped at the ricasso with the manufacturer name 'Wilkinson'.

Pommel is marked '5' 'MAN' for the 5^th Battalion, Manchester Regiment.

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1845 Pattern British Royal Navy Cutlass by Enfield

This is an early 1845 pattern British Royal Navy cutlass with black painted cast iron bowl shaped hilt, ribbed iron grip and 26 inch (66cm) straight steel blade, spine stamped 'ENFIELD' and crown over V.R.

The blade ricasso is stamped with the British War Department mark ' W⩚D', Enfield inspectors proof stamp of crown over 'E 53'.

The opposite ricasso has the 1888 conversion stamp 'C/88'.

A good early pre 1858 example with clean undamaged blade.

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British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Trooper's Sword : Royal Horse Artillery

British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Trooper's sword with a 35 ½ inch curved spear point blade, double edged for the last 9inces, ricasso with the German manufactures mark of J&C and British crown proof mark stamped to the opposite side.

Chequered leather two piece grips riveted to each side of the tang, wrought iron three bar guard with top of tang engraved R.H.A DT 155.

All in very good condition. Straight blade tight hilt.

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French Model 1874 Gras Sword Bayonet
A good original French Gras Sword bayonet for the Model 1874 Gras rifle, the successor of the Chassepot. It has a straight, clean 52.5cm (20 ½”) T back blade. The back of the blade is dated 1877 and is marked by the manufacturer, ‘Manufactures D’Armes De St. Étienne’. The slab wood grips are in good undamaged condition. It has a hooked quillon which is secured with two rivets and muzzle ring. It has a brass pommel and a push button release which operates smoothly. The cross guard has numerous inspection marks and is numbered ‘L 81682’. It is complete with its original blued steel scabbard which has matching serial number ‘L 81682’

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Prussian M1873 Artillery Sword

Prussian world war one era M73 artillery enlisted man's sword with original steel scabbard.

The hilt is firm and the bakelite grips are undamaged, the blade spine is marked with a crown over W 00 indicating the year 1900.

Blade with original bright finish and is generally clean with just odd patches of discoloration.

The original scabbard is regimentally marked 'S.S.2.II.6.111' and is dent free.

Good overall condition.

Overall length 90cm

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Steyr Kropatschek Rifle Bayonet
A Steyr M1885 sword bayonet for the Guedes/Kropatchek rifles, made for the Portuguese army.

The clean blade is 47cm(18 1/2") marked along the spine 'Steyr 1886'.
Complete with it's original steel scabbard with Austrian inspection mark on the frog stud.

Very good condition.

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1871 Royal Navy Cutlass Bayonet

A rare model 1871 Royal Navy cutlass bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle with 64cm single edged blade double edged for last 20cm now showing pitting consistent with use at sea, the back edge stamped W/R crown/BR/26, the steel bowl hilt with chequered black pressed leather grips now in poor condition.

The left pommel is stamped N.

Overall length 79.5cm

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1859 Pattern Royal Navy Cutlass Bayonet

A Rare British M1858 Naval Cutlass Bayonet, with a 26.5 inch steel blade showing the German Solingen maker mark of Anton Wingen and British inspectors markings of a crown over S/8 and crown over S/18. The hilt with sheet steel guard, chequered pressed leather grips and rife attachment locking catch. The pommel also stamped with British inspectors mark and the rack the number ‘10’.

All in good aged condition.

Overall length 32 inches.

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French Model 1831 Short Sword dated 1832

An early production, French 1831 pattern brass handle artillery man's short sword, marked at the ricasso with the manufacturer “Royal Chatellerault” reverse dated 1832.

Complete with it's original matching numbers black leather brass mounted scabbard.

The French 1831 sword was based on ancient sculptural depictions of the Roman Gladius the standard sword of the Roman legionaries.

Sword and scabbard are in good solid condition with some areas of pitting to blade and a split to brass drag of the scabbard.

Blade length 48.5cm total length 64cm.

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British 1885 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword 9^th Lancers 

1885 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword marked to the 9^th Lancers and later to the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry. The 34.5” blade is stamped Weyersberg kirschbaum who manufactured large quantities of swords for the British Army during the latter half of the 19th Century due mainly to the fact that British sword makers could not meet demand. Both the 9th Lancers and the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry had interesting military histories.The sword is in very good condition although the scabbard has some damage to the lower seam.

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19^th Century French Infantry Hanger
An 1812 pattern French infantry hanger with a 60cm curved blade and heavy ribbed brass hilt. 

Stamped with numerus inspection marks.
Complete with is original brass mounted leather scabbard.

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Victorian Royal Navy Warrant Officers Sword
A Royal Navy Warrant Officer's Sword c1900, the 80 cm blade with single part fuller, etched with a crowned fouled anchor and the Royal coat of arms amongst scrolling foliage, also bearing maker's name, ''R.C. James & Co., Queen Street, Portsmouth'', the back with etched panel named to J Ore, R.N., the gothic style gilt brass hilt with folding guard, cast with fouled anchor, wire bound fishskin grip, gilt thread bullion knot, brass-mounted black leather scabbard with twin ring suspensions. Blade is in very good condition. Hilt with slight wear to gilding. Slight wear to fishskin grip. Scabbard badly cracked above brass shoe/drag and with general wear and scuffing to leather.

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French M1842/59 Sword Bayonet

A French model 1842 sword bayonet with a 57.5cm re-curving yataghan blade, ribbed brass hilt with internal coil spring release button.

Blade spine engraved with the model date 1842 and the manufacturer and manufacture date of Chattlerault 1862.

Complete with its original steel scabbard.

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French Model 1866 Chassepot Sword Bayonet
This is a matching numbers model 1866 Chassepot sword bayonet & scabbard.
Both bayonet and scabbard are stamped with the same matching serial number 13736.

Blade spine is inscribed “Chat 1866” which is the Chatellerault arsenal 1866.

Overall length 28” (71cm)

All in good clean condition.

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1889 Pattern British Naval Seaman's Cutlass

This is a very good example of a 1889 pattern British navel seaman's cutlass with an 28 inch (75cm) straight flat steel blade, half basket hilt with turned down edges and ribbed iron grip.

The underside of the guard is stamped with Enfield War Department contract stamp '⩚EFD' and the Royal Navy 'N' stamp.

The blade ricasso is also stamped '⩚EFD' and other proof stamps.

In good solid original condition with a clean undamaged blade.

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1845 Pattern British Navel Cutlass

This is an 1845 pattern British navel cutlass with sheet steel half basket hilt with turned down back edge, ribbed iron grip and 26 inch (66cm) straight steel blade.

This one has the diamond shape brass plate for the rack number, but left blank.

The blade ricasso is stamped with the British War Department mark and the Enfield inspectors proof stamp of crown over 'E 30' the opposite side has the 1887 conversion stamp 'C/87'.

In totally original good solid condition with clear markings. 

Some chips to edge of blade.

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British P1856 Pioneer Sawback Sword

A P1856 Pioneers Sawback sword & scabbard marked to the Royal Sussex Regiment.

The 22.5” blade stamped on one side of the ricasso “Wilkinson London” '03 (for the date 1903) and inspection stamp of a crown over B.R over 4. The other side stamped with WD arrow, inspection mark Crown over 35 and X (bent test mark). Hilt with brass ribbed grip and guard.

Complete with it's original brass mounted black leather scabbard stamped on throat

R.S.R.3 for the 3^rd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sword and scabbard are as found, with staining and pitting to blade.

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Imperial Prussian M1871 Sword Bayonet
A regimentally marked Imperial Prussian M1871 sword bayonet by E. Wilhelm of Suhl for the 1871 Mauser Rifle.
The bayonet has brass grips, smooth on one side and grooved on the other. The crossguard is stamped with regimental markings 4.R.R.166. and is stamped at the ricasso with the manufacturer detail ' E. Wilhelm Suhl'
The back of the blade has the Prussian ‘Crown above W’ mark and ‘74’ date stamp (1874). The single edged blade measures 18.3". The blade has light staining consistent with age but no damage. The brass mounted black leather is regimentally marked 107.R.R.8.226.

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Belgium M1889 Fortress Artillery Sword Bayonet
A rare Belgium M1889 Fortress Artillery sword bayonet with matching serial-number scabbard.

Bayonet with clean 55cm blade stamped at the ricasso with Belgium inspection marking of a Crown over 'JR' and crossguard stamped with a 'U' in a circle for Fortress Artillery Regiment.
Both bayonet and scabbard are stamped with the serial number '36570'
67.5cm overall bayonet length.
This is a very rare hard to find bayonet.
All in good very condition.

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French 1^st Pattern M1886 Lebel Bayonet with matching numbers
This is a very good, 1^st pattern French M1886 Lebel rifle bayonet with white metal hilt, down swept quillion and round button catch. The round button press was altered in 1893 to a squarer shape; this is the first pattern before the button catch was altered. The cruciform blade is 520mm (20 1/2"), working spring catch; it is complete with its original blued matching numbers steel scabbard (no dents) and brown leather frog.

All in very good condition.

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Victorian Rifle Officers Sword

A 1827 pattern rifle officers sword to the 1^st Lancaster Volunteers c1870.

The slightly curved 32 ¼ inch (83cm) blade.

etched 'Rifle 1^st Lancaster Volunteers', 'J.Brussell Esqr' and also the maker details of 'Satchel & Son Liverpool'.

37 ½ inches overall.

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British 1900 Pattern Royal Navy Cutlass

The 1900 pattern was the last cutlass to be used by the Royal Navy.

With a 28inch straight spear point blade with a shallow fuller running down each side.

The blackened hilt with heavy duty bowl guard and pressed leather grips.

Ricasso is stamped with the manufactures details of 'Wilkinson London' and the British War Department broad arrow mark over 'N' indicating acceptance by the Royal Navy.

This is a good example of a now hard to find P1900 cutlass.

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Early Russian M1891 Mosin Nagant bayonet

A hard to find 1st pattern M1891 Mosin Nagant socket bayonet with the nut and screw type locking mechanism that is only found on the very early bayonets.

Stamped with bow and arrow mark for the Izhevsk Arsenal and serial number 366049.

42.5cm cruciform blade. 49.5cm overall length.

Very good condition.

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Norwegian Krag Jorgensen M1894 Bayonet
This is the long version of the Krag Jorgensen M1894 bayonet and is not easy to find as most M1894 bayonets were shortened during WW2. This bayonet was made at Kongsberg Arsenal and has the Crowned 'K' on the blade. It has matching numbers of "140412" on both the crossguard and scabbard lip. The grips are slab wood and secured with a single screw bolt, it has a push button bayonet release which operates as it should. The blade measures 37cm long and is clean with fullers extending to within 4" of the tip. The black painted steel scabbard is in good undented condition.

A very good example of a hard to find bayonet.

M1888 Mark I Type II Lee Metford Bayonet to the 1st Battalion The Welsh Regiment
The 12” double-edged blade is marked on the ricasso with a crown above VR (Queen Victoria ) numerous date and inspection marks and the manufacturer details of “Wilkinson London” 

The obverse ricasso is marked with "EFD" for the Enfield factory, the British War Department broad arrow, bend test and Enfield inspection stamp. The pommel is stamped “I W E L” for the 1st Battalion The Welsh Regiment. The blade has minor age related tarnish and small areas of pitting.

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Smith & Wesson .32 Tip up Revolver

Smith & Wesson 5 shot .32 cal, model 1 ½, 2nd Issue rimfire revolver c1872. The barrel top strap engraved “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass Pat Apr. 3. 55. July 5. 59 & Nov 21. 65” with lower ejector rod and release catch, removable fluted nickel plated 5 shot cylinder and birds head polished wood grips. Pistol has a perfect working action and is in very good condition with just some minor wear to the nickel plating. 3.5” barrel 8” overall length. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rim fire revolver no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display.

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Large Percussion Holster Pistol by Braithwaite c1840
A large 15 inches long percussion holster pistol with back action lock signed Braithwaite (Most likely John Braithwaite of Leeds, listed as a gun maker 1833-1861) The 10 inch .60” calibre barrel stamped with Birmingham black powder proof marks with end bead sight. Full walnut stock and original ebony ramrod. Good working action. 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.

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Flintlock Muff Pistol by Mortimer London
A 100-bore flintlock muff pistol of smaller size signed Mortimer, 1.25” (3cm) turn-off barrel, border engraved brass actions signed ‘MORTIMER LONDON’ and decorated with stands of arms, sliding top safety catch, slab sided wood butt grips with minor repairs, crisp working action holding full and half cock with smooth release, total length 5.5” (14cm)
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.

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Irish Percussion Manstopper Pistol by Rigby

A .65” Irish percussion Manstopper pistol by W. & J. Rigby Dublin with round 4 inch browned twist sighted barrel, with fluted rib top engraved “Dublin”, two platinum breech bands and platinum plug, engraved lock plate signed “W. & J. Rigby”, walnut full stock and chequered-bag grips with silver butt cap, engraved trigger guard and pineapple finial, stirrup ramrod and hinged steel back strap enclosing compartments for storing ammunition.

9 inch (23cm) overall with a good working action.

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.

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Irish Percussion Travelling Pistol by kavanagh c1835-1840

A 46 bore percussion travelling pistol with back-action lock signed “Kavanagh”, full walnut stock with silver escutcheon, chequered fish-tail butt, engraved trigger-guard,stirrup ramrod and a 5 inch round sighted barrel inscribed ‘Dublin’ and struck with Dublin census mark DC-457.

9.2 inches overall.

W. & J.Kavanagh had premises at 12 Dane Street, Dublin, Ireland, 1830-1862.

Pistol has a good strong working action and is in good condition apart from the hammer spair is broken off.

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.

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English Flintlock Pocket pistol by Ryan & Watson c1800
An all brass English Flintlock pocket pistol with drop-down trigger by Ryan & Watson.
Founded by Benjamin Watson who started manufacturing guns at 27 Whittall St Birmingham in 1777.
This is a very nice 100 bore pocket/muff pistol (slightly smaller than the average pocket pistol of this period) with sliding top safety catch, wooden grips and 2inch barrel.
The brass body engraved ''RYAN & WATSON'' on one side and ''BIRM'' on the other.
Pistol has a good crisp working action.
6inches overall length.
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.

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Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Turner of London
An early 19th century 35 bore flintlock pocket pistol by Turner of London with concealed drop down trigger, half cock and frizzen safety catch lock and a 3.5cm screw off barrel.
The lock plate is signed ‘Turner’ to the left side and ‘London’ to the right side.
The pistol has a total length of 14.5cm and has good working action.
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.

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19th century percussion cap pocket pistol by H Knock, London

A 19th century percussion cap pocket pistol by Henry Knock, London c1840.

The lock engraved with the makers name H Knock London surrounded by flags, 1 5/8" turn off barrel fitted with a plain walnut stock. 6” overall Pistol has a good strong working action. 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

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Hiatt First Pattern Adjustable Handcuffs c1900

Hiatt’s first pattern number ‘1’ adjustable ratchet handcuffs, cuffs have a nice brown patina and are stamped Hiatt 1, British Made, and S.?.P, with original key also stamped Hiatt 1 and S.A.P.

 In very good working order.

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Antique Burnley Police Whistle
A late Victorian to Edwardian Police whistle, marked ‘The Metropolitan J. Hudson & Co
131 Barr St. Birmingham’ and ‘Burnley Police’
J. Hudson were located at 13 Barr Street from 1888 until 1909.
This is a very rare Burnley Police whistle and in very good condition
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19th Century British Police Handcuffs

A pair of mid-to-late 19^th century Hiatt handcuffs stamped HIATT BEST WARANTED WROUGHT also stamped E.S.C (for the East Sussex Constabulary) and P.C 202.

In good working condition with some loss to nickel plate.

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Liverpool City Police Whistle
19th century Liverpool City Police brasses Beaufort whistle.
Probably made by De Courcy c1880.
In good working condition.
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Victorian Nottingham City Police Handcuffs

A very rare set of mid Victorian Nottingham City Police handcuffs manufactured by Field & Sons.

The cuffs are marked N.C.P for the Nottingham City Police and also the name and address of ‘Field & Sons 233 Holborn London’ who was a well known supplier of police equipment during the 19^th century. Field & Son operated from the 233 Holborn London address from 1842 till moving to 59 Leman Street in 1877.

The cuffs are in perfect working order and come with their original key.

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Victorian Salford Police Truncheon
A Victorian 18” wooden police truncheon painted with coat of arms of the borough of Salford and circumscribed ‘BOROUGH OF SALFORD POLICE FORCE’ and the motto’ Integrity and Industry’
The truncheon has had a repair to the lower part of the shaft but remains in very solid condition with good original paint work.

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Victorian Blackburn Police Truncheon
A very rare Victorian Blackburn borough police truncheon dated 1851
The 17 ½ “ truncheon painted with coat of arms of Blackburn, flanked left to right by the date 1851 and circumscribed ‘BLACKBURN BOROUGH POLICE’ also stamped ‘FIELD 233 HOLBORN’ to end of handle.
The borough of Blackburn received its Charter of Incorporation on 28 August 1851.
Condition; wood solid with no splits or cracks paint chipped and worn.

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Victorian Manchester City Police Truncheon
An early Victorian Manchester city police painted wood truncheon with crown VR over the arms of Manchester and the letters ‘M.C’ for Manchester City.
17 ¼” (43.5cm)
Condition; wood solid with no splits or cracks, paint chipped and worn, some old damaged to end of handle (see pictures).

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Victorian, City of London Police Truncheon
An early Victorian city of London Police truncheon by Parker.
This is an early type and was probably issued to special constables at the Chartist riots, see page 37 of The Police Man’s Lot by the late Mervyn Mitton.
The (47cm) truncheon is painted with the white shield of the city of London and maker stamped ‘Parker 233 Holborn’ (pre-1841).
In good condition.

Victorian Police Rattle

A mid to late 19th century, lead weighted, British wooden Police rattle.

In good working order

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Early 19th Century Watchman’s Rattle
This type of rattle was used by Watchmen prior to the formation of the Metropolitan police (1829) it was not swung but held in one hand by the handle and revolved by means of a knob on the top.
This particular rattle is showing its age with some bruising and a split to the wooden body and clacker tong but is still working although the top knob is missing.

10" (25cm) long and 7.5" (19cm) top to bottom of handle.

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Royal Irish Constabulary Whistle c1885
Nice Early Whistle:
The Metropolitan Patent
Royal Irish Constabulary
J. Hudson & Co
131 Barr St. Birmingham
J. Hudson were only located at 131 Barr Street for 3 years from 1885 until 1888.
This is a very early whistle and in very good condition
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Hiatt Plug 8 Handcuffs

Very Rare small size Hiatt Plug 8 handcuffs and key c1800.

The handcuffs are maker stamped (faint but still visible) ‘HIATT’ and ‘HARD’ and both the key and the cuffs are marked with the letter ‘g’.

Inside dimensions of each wrist cuff is just 2 ½ “ at widest point, overall size of handcuffs is 4 ½ “

In very good working order with nice age related patina to metal.

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Victorian Metropolitan Police Truncheon

From 1890s onwards Metropolitan police truncheons were not generally decorated but were die-stamped usually with the initials ‘MP’ and also, very often, with the division and divisional number of the constable. The early ones were made of teak, ebony or lignum vitae. See page 38 of ‘The Policeman’s Lot’ by Mervyn Mitton

This is a late Victorian c1890s – 1900 heavy wood Metropolitan police truncheon die-stamped ‘MP’ centred with a Queens crown.

15” (38cm) long and in good condition with no splits or cracks.

Hiatt Best Handcuffs
Pair of original late 19th century Hiatts best handcuffs.
Made from wrought iron these would be the most heavy duty handcuffs of the 19th century.
On each side of both cuffs is stamped “HIATT BEST WARRANTED WROUGHT” and also the number “22,” on the other side is stamped “HARD”
Retaining most of the original plate finish and in perfect working order.
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Hiatt Leading Handcuff
A set of Late 19th century leading (come along) handcuff by Hiatt of Birmingham. With engraved decoration to centre hinge, maker stamped “Hiatt”
This type of cuff was used to control prisoners rather than just to restraint them, the smaller open end cuff would be locked on to the prisoner’s wrist whilst the larger end would be used by the officer to manipulate and inflict pain by twisting. Used by British Police and H.M Prison Officers up until the 1950s.
In excellent condition.
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Victorian Dolan & co London Police Crescent Lamp

An antique police lamp with bulls eye lens, belt hook and carrying handles.

The lamp measures 6 inches high and has a brass plaque which reads “Patent The Crescent Lamp Dolan & co London”, it also has the original paraffin burner with match strike plate, there is a lever on the side which can be moved to black out the lamp but this is jammed.

The lamp has been painted at some time and apart from the jammed lever it is in good used condition.

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 Late 19th century Dowler Darby handcuffs
 William Dowler & son where manufacturas of police and military accoutrements throughout the 19th century up until about 1904.
 Marked "Dowler" to each cuff, in good solid condition with some plate loss. No key
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Victorian Military Police Truncheon by Field

A 17.5" Victorian Military Police truncheon, stamped with British military acceptance broad arrow and ‘W I’

Maker marked ‘Field 59 Leman St’

Field produced Police and military equipment between 1877-1879 at the 59 Leman Street address.

In very good solid condition.

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Handcuffs by Field & Sons 233 Holborn London

A good mid 19^th century set of police handcuffs by Field & Sons.

Field & Son operated from the 233 Holborn London address from 1842 till moving to 59 Leman Street in 1877.

In good working condition

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Victorian Leeds Constabulary Truncheon
A mid Victorian Leeds Police truncheon c1870
The 17.5 inch Lignum vitae wood truncheon with early beehive knop handle and stamped ‘LEEDS CONSTABULARY’ Truncheon is in good solid condition with just the usual bumps and scratches consistent with age.
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British Police Tailcoat Pocket Flail c1850

A British police flail of the type that was intended to be carried in tailcoat pockets of Police officers during the mid 19^th century.

This is a rare carved wood flail with two parts joined by a metal link 181/4 inches (46.5cm) long overall.

In good solid condition with just a couple of small splits to wood that are consistent with its age.

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Manchester Police Leading Handcuff
A set of Late 19th century leading (come along) handcuff by Hiatt of Birmingham. Cuffs are stamped HIATT STEEL and MANCHESTER POLICE. The centre hinge is engraved P 201
This type of cuff was used to control prisoners rather than just to restraint them, the smaller open end cuff would be locked on to the prisoner’s wrist whilst the larger end would be used by the officer to manipulate and inflict pain by twisting. Used by British Police and H.M Prison Officers up until the 1950s

The cuffs are in good working order with rust and pitting to some parts of the metal.

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Late Victorian City of London Police truncheon
A late Victorian wooden police truncheon stamped near the top with a Queen Victoria crown along with the letters CP (City Police) for the City of London Police.
The 15 inch heavy wood truncheon is in very good condition.
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Victorian British Police Cutlass / Hanger
A totally original Victorian Police Cutlass/ Hanger and black steel mounted leather scabbard.
The cutlass has a good clean 24” curved spear point blade, its steel hand guard & stepped pommel are pitted but are undamaged, the fish skin hand grips are undamaged and the scabbard release button is working as it should. The original leather scabbard has age consistent wear with pitting to steel mounts but remains undamaged. The overall length of the cutlass is 30”.

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Victorian Oldham Police Truncheon
An original Victorian ebony police truncheon hand decorated in gold paint with a queens crown over the Oldham coat of arms to front face and ‘V R’ over ‘O P’ (Oldham Police) to the opposite face.
Length 16.5” (42cm).
In good condition with some wear to decoration and minor dings to wood.
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Victorian British Police Constabulary Hanger
A very good Victorian Police Hanger of the type carried by British police officers during the mid to late 19th century. With brass D shaped hand guard, stepped pommel and fish skin grips. The 24inch curved spear point blade is in excellent condition and is contained in its original black leather brass mounted scabbard with original black leather frog. The scabbard release button is still present and working well.
All in very good condition.
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WW1 Bayonet

This is an origina WW1 1907 pattern bayonet for the Enfield rifle manufactured in 1917 by Wilkinson. 

The ricasso is stamped with the maker name 'WILKINSON' and Kings Crown over '1907' (Pattern) & '6 '17 date ( June 1917).

The 17 inch blade is clean and undamaged and the wood slab grips are in good undamaged condition.

It is complete with it's original steel mounted black leather scabbard.

All in good condition.

WW2 Bayonet

WWII Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet, Riken Kozai KK Arsenal
An excellent and complete example of Japanese type 30 bayonet, manufactured between 1939 and 1945 at the Riken Kozai KK Arsenal under Nagoya supervision .
It has a 40cm blued steel blade, straight cross guard, slab wood grips secured with two screws and a round type birds head pommel with serial number 13820.
Bayonet comes with it's original blued steel scabbard with scarce original leather frog. All in very good condition.