A .65” Smooth bore ordnance issue percussion musket.

A good example of a two band Ordnance issue .65" smooth bore percussion musket for native troops. Carbine features an 1856 dated Tower percussion lock and an Ordnance proofed smoothbore barrel of .65” calibre which is fitted with a standing rear sight and broad front sight. Stamped 'N.S.BEN' near rear sight with various faint inspection and issue marks to the walnut stock. Good crisp action an...  read more

Code: 5802

WW II Chief Petty Officer's cap badge.

WW II Chief Petty Officer's economy issue head-dress badge with the wreath and crown in gilt metal,and the anchor in silver metal, instead of bullion wire. In excellent, clean and fresh condition.  read more

Code: 5796

Silenced Sterling SMG user handbook.

1974ed 'User Handbook Sterling Patchett Silenced Sub-Machine Gun 9mm Mk.5' 26pg handbook printed on spiral .bound, laminated card by the Sterling Armament Co, Essex. Complete with expanded views of the gun and silencer and thorough instructions for the gun adopted by British special forces as the SMG 9mm L.34.A1. In excellent condition.  read more

Code: 5795

WW1 Prussian belt buckle.

. WW1 Brass and white metal Prussian belt buckle. No discernable dates on leather tab which has been rivetted rather than stitched. In good used condition with some marking and toned to the reverse.  read more

Code: 5793

The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in WWII.

1951ed. 'The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in the Second World War' by Sir Frank Fox pub. Gale & Polden. 204pgs dealing with the units' service from Dunkirk, the Desert and finally Italy. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, maps and sketches with comprehensive appendices, roll of honour and awards. Excellent, clean condition with mark to rear boards.  read more

Code: 5790

Early Soldier magazines.

Early 1949/50 editions of 'Soldier' - the British Army magazine. With stylish full colour covers, the reverse with coy looking forces sweethearts, and the contents covering individual units and their work, new badges, news and a look back to wartime events. Evocative and useful.  read more

Code: 5789

Spitfire Pilot's Notes.

Official 1947ed of 'Pilot's Notes for Spitfire IX, XI, XVI'. 42 page booklet with card covers running through the salient information required for flying these particular marques of Spitfire. B/W illustrations and diagrams including gatefold photographs of cokpits and aircraft systems. In excellent, clean condition with very minor fading to boards.  read more

Code: 5785

WW1 Hesse buckle.

Scarce all brass, post 1895 belt buckle used by the state of Hesse in Imperial Germany. Heavily polished with a small area of damage to one edge, an uncommon buckle priced to reflect its' condition.  read more

Code: 5784

The 51st Highland Division.

1953ed 'The History of the 51st Highland Division 1939-45' by J.B.Salmond. 287pgs dealing with the Division's history from the Fall of France, through the Desert campaigns to the Normandy invasion and the advance into Germany. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, maps and sketches. Good clean condition with original d/w.  read more

Code: 5779

1941 Jeep Manual.

TM-10-1207 Dec.1941 'Maintenance Manual for Willys Truck 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 Model MB'. 136pg, profusely illustrated with b/w photographs and diagrams, original manual for the ubiquitous 'Jeep '. Manual produced by Willys-Overland for the US Government, provides a comprehensive workshop guide and is an invaluable tool to the maintenance of a Jeep. In good, used condition with light staining and marki...  read more

Code: 5777