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Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,450.00

**ANCIENT BLADE**Early Shinto Period 17th Century Japanese Gendaito Katana Sword Blade Partial Smith Signature ‘SA GAMI KAMI (MINAMOTO NORI ?) In Protective Honoki Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts & Expert Assessment. Sn 21503 -. This is an ancient Japanese Katana blade which has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment notes accompany this blade. Extracts from the assessment and notes include “Katana blade in old Shira Saya. This is an antique blade, looks to date to early Shinto period. Has had the blade shoulders (machi) moved down shortening the cutting edge & sides shaved and jiri (end) cut with chisel damaging one kanji and cutting half through another. The bottom kanji of the name is missing completely. The address & title SA GAMI KAMI MINAMOTO is not common, not many smiths used this combination. Possibly this could be SA GAMI KAMI MINAMOTO (NORI ? HIRO ?) working 1684 to 1688 Ishido school. This is educated guess work only. Only one man used this combination of titles and names, mentioned in Markus Sesko book on swordsmiths page 334. A nice study piece worthy of further research in un-touched condition”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is 70 cms, total length is just 85 cms. He also describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this ancient blade with original expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 21503

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,450.00

Scots Fusiliers Guards Sergeants Sword c 1850. Scots Fusiliers Guards Sergeants Sword c 1850 rare pattern sword carried by sergeants of only 2/3 regiments of Foot Guards. Brass knucklebow guard with regimental badge and lion head pommel. Fish skin grip secured by brass wire and decorative cross guard with thistle to centre. The blade regulation 1845 infantry this example maker marked Hawkes London, contained in black leather scabbard with brass mounts and complete with frog and knot. For Reference please see Swords of the British Army Revised Edition page 221 Blade Length: 83cm, overall Length: 95cm

Nation : ?
Local Price : £1450.00

Flintlock Queen Anne by J. Freeman. A 16 Bore Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol by James Freeman, London Circa 1725. With two-stage cannon barrel, belled at the muzzle, polygonal border engraved breech stamped with London proofs and Foreigners mark, stepped tang, secured by a screw, border engraved breech signed beneath the pan, border engraved lock and pan, moulded figured butt, cast and chased silver mounts comprising pierced silver side-plate, two scrolling serpents either side of the tang, vacant foliate escutcheon and grotesque mask, iron trigger guard with foliate finial. Notes: James Paul Freeman was admitted to the freedom of the Gunmakers' Company on 5 July 1716, and in the same year took over the premises in St. Martins Lane previously occupied by Andrew Dolep to whom he had been turned over in 1705. He was elected Master in 1732 and died in 1736. Both he and his son James are noted for their breech-loading pistols. Dimensions: Bore: 16 bore Barrel Length: 5.5 Inches (14 cm) Overall Length: 12.5 Inches (31.75 cm)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1425

Click and use the code >24455 to search for this item on the dealer website Most Interesting Late Edo Japanese Gilt Lacquer Wooden Sword and Samurai Artifact Folding Display Stand. Decorated with Hand Painted Cranes and Bamboo

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,400.00

East India Company Officers Pistol. A good British East India Company New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol 1802. 23cm barrel and .65in calibre, the flat butt-plate and lanyard ring are unique to the East India Company pattern and this style of stock remained the basis of all subsequent pistols in Company service. Various proof stamps to the barrel, and it is stamped AOX-223-EX-73. The lock is in good working order holding at both full and half cock. It is engraved with the East India Company Rampant Lion and arsenal mark, a crown over 3. The metal has a slight patina to it but is otherwise in excellent conditionDuring the Napoleonic Wars the British Government began to rely heavily upon the British privately owned gun trade and between 1804 and 1817 a total of 1,827,889 muskets, rifles, carbines, and pistols were manufactured for the Government alone. 3,037,644 barrels and 2,879,203 locks were made and delivered to London for assembly, and around 1,000,000 items were also delivered to the East India Company, who fought alongside the British forces. This type of pistol is known to have been carried by officers of the East India Company.23cm barrel and .65in calibre of the earlier patterns. The flat butt-plate and lanyard ring are unique to the East India Company pattern and this style of stock remained the basis of all subsequent pistols in Company serviceVarious proof stamps to the barrel, and it is stamped AOX-223-EX-73

Nation : German
Local Price : 20,000 kr

German type Blucher saber for officer w/1811 gallery.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,395.00

British Steel Hilted 1857 Pattern Royal Engineers Sword. Battlefield Provenance. #2407008. A rare and much sought after steel hilted variant of the 1857 pattern Royal Engineers sword bearing an heirloom fighting blade made by Henry Wilkinson in 1854. This fighting sword was the property of Major Mortimer Durant Whitmore of the Royal Engineers. The swords’ scabbard sustained damage from a bullet strike during an engagement with the Beja in Northern Sudan in 1882.British forces occupied Egypt in 1882 to safeguard the Suez Canal and British financial interests. This invasion led to further intervention in the neighbouring Sudan, where British, Egyptian and Indian troops fought two bitter wars against rebellious Islamic tribesmen in hostile desert conditions.The 905mm, single edged blade has a wide fuller on both sides below a flat spine. The slightly curved blade terminates in a spear point. The fighting blade measures 30mm wide at the ricasso and is un-etched. The edge was service sharpened and the blade is double-edged for the final 260mm. The ricasso bears the prestigious brass proof stud of Henry Wilkinson. The spine bears the Wilkinson serial number 5099, dating the blade to 1854, the year that the Wilkinson Sword Co. began marking their swords with serial numbers.The blade is in excellent condition.The steel, acanthus leaf guard is in very good condition. Steel hilted variants of the 1857 pattern are rare. Steel guards were a purchase option at the time of ordering, and a better choice for an active service sword, the steel guard offering better protection than the usual, softer brass guards. The steel back strap and knurled pommel are in good condition with minor age-related patches of tarnish. The shagreen wrapped grip is in good condition and the twisted wire is intact. The blade is firm in the hilt.The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard with two suspension rings. The scabbard is in good condition with a mild age patina and speckles of tarnish. The lower section of the scabbard has an elongated dent and rip as a result of a bullet strike. The sword is accompanied by a hand written label (written by Major M. D. Whitmore) stating that “My sword saved me serious injury to my leg, having an encounter with the Hadendra Beja in the Sudan.” The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.This is a great example of a rare, steel hilted Royal Engineers sword with battlefield provenance and an early Wilkinson serial numbered blade.Mortimer Durant Whitmore. Lieutenant, 13-1-1869; Captain, 1-7-1881; Major, 1-4-1888. War Service: Egypt, 1882. Died at Deal, Kent on 29-8-1892.

Nation : American
Local Price : £1395

Click and use the code >25490 to search for this item on the dealer website Superb Original US Civil War Cavalry Sabre By Roby, Chelmsford Mass. Dated 1864 Identical to General George Armstrong Custer´s Cavalry Sabre, An 1864 Roby Contract Sword, Inspected by AGM For Custer´s Wolverines. Possibly Made For The Michiga

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,395.00

Early WW2 C1939-1940 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘SEKI JU KAWASAKI NAGA MITSU SAKU’ Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22124 -. An original early Ww2 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 shin gunto army officer’s sword with Honoki wood saya, leather covered for field service, in good used condition, one ashi suspension ring. Tsuba standard gunto pattern brass. With couple of seppa. Tsuka hilt with gunto brass fittings and copper menuki. Missing its sarute cord loop. Fish skin complete & bound in light brown Ito, clean condition. The blade is a reasonable quality Showa To None traditional made using scrap iron or bar stock, hand worked and oil quenched to produce a nioi crystal edged temper line hamon. Signed by its maker ‘SEKI (City) JU (Living In) KAWASAKI (Family Name) NAGA MITSU (Art Name) SAKU (Made This)’. Born in 1906 worked as a gunto army smith (see Fuller & Gregory books page No.61 List 293. And Markus Sesko book on Japanese sword smiths page 249 for this man. Blade is in original polish (bright) with scuff marks & scratches after 80 yrs of carry & use. A nice example of an Officer’s sword made circa 1938-39”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature, identifies a partial seki arsenal mark. He measures the cutting edge as just under 65.5 cms, total length 856 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22124

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £1395

Click and use the code >24593 to search for this item on the dealer website Fabulous Solid Silver Mounted ´Naval´ Captain or Admirals Sword, Near Matching Admiral Don Francisco Xavier Winthuysen´s Sword, That Was Surrendered to Commodore Nelson at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,375.00

WW2 Japanese Officer’s Seki Arsenal Shin Gunto Pattern Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘HOSHI YA YOSHI NAGA’, Tasselled Officer’s Cord, Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 21765 -. An original WW2 Japanese Officer’s Sword with signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “Officer’s Shin Gunto pattern katana with leather service covered scabbard. Blade is Showa-To oil quenched bar stock steel (not traditionally forged). In bright old polish which is scratched and stained in places obscuring the uneven gunome midare temper line hamon. A typical Seki Mino hamon with nioi crystal edge. A badly stamped Seki inspection mark shows it as an arsenal made sword. Signed by its maker ‘HOSHI YA YOSHI NAGA’, made gunto for the army 2nd war. Saya is wood covered with leather worn but reasonable condition. Tsuba is gunto pattern good quality some gilt left with multiple serrated seppa. Tsuka hilt is complete with all its mounts, lock catch, sarute knot loop & Lieutenant to Captain rank tassel. Tidy but used condition. A nice example of a Shin Gunto that was taken to war”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He describes the cutting edge as 64 cms length and total length 88 cms”. He also identifies the Seki arsenal stamp & describes and illustrates other blade measurements & characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21765

Nation : British
Local Price : £1375

English Silver Gilt Hilted Small Sword hallmarked for 1779 by Charles Freeth of Birmingham. An interesting Small Sword by Charles Freeth of Birmingham. Freeth was an accomplished silversmith working from the end of the third quarter of the 18th century until the beginning of the 19th. He is best known for the exquisite silver mounts he produced for the most high profile London and Birmingham gunmakers in the early part of this period. Swords by Freeth are rare. This sword has a plain hilt covered in gilt now lightly worn at the edges to reveal the silver beneath in some parts. The guard is an oval slightly concave plate. The guard bar section consists of a quillon block from which the rear quillon projects with a flattened downward facing globular terminal and a knuckle bow which extends upwards at the front with a diamond shaped swelling in the middle. The top of the bow is fashioned as a tooth which hooks into an aperture in the pommel to stabilise the structure. A pair of pas d'ane rings project from the base of the block whilst a collar above forms the base to the grip. The tall ovoid pommel has an integral button on top and a flared neck beneath. The slightly baluster profile wooden grip is of rectangular section and bound with contra-twisted silver roped wire interspersed with silver riband. The hollow ground, triangular section, tapering blade, is engraved with a panel of scrollwork at the forte now worn due to the friction of drawing and sheathing the sword in its scabbard when it was present. The hilt is profusely marked with Charles Freeth's incused stamp of “C F” in raised relief inside a panel, plus the date and Birmingham hallmarks on the pommel, knuckle bow and dish guard. The blade length is 30.5 inches (77.5 cm) and the overall length of the sword is just over 37 inches (just over 94 cm). Overall the sword is in good condition. The pommel has an area of light scratches on one side.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,375.00

**MINT**WW2 Kai Gunto Japanese Navy Officer’s Tachi Sword With Tai Sabi Ko Stainless Steel Blade Smith Signed ‘MITSU NAGA SAKU’ & Toyokowa Naval Arsenal Anchor Mark, Scarce Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 21448 -. This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “Kai Gunto Navy officer’s tachi with a type of Tai Sabi Ko stainless steel blade developed for the Navy, made in the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. Tachi swords have 2 ring hangers. This is late war after 1943. Signed by an obscure smith ‘Mitsu Naga Saku (made this). Only a couple of mentions of him, real name Noguchi Heiichi, born 1918 worked as a gunto smith see Markus Sesko book on smiths page 135. Also in Fuller & Gregory books. In practically mint condition. Saya has scarce black leather cover over honoki wood. Saya has been wrapped in sacking then black lacquered, a hard item to find now. Tsuba is steel, oval shaped blackened with 2 small seppa, not O seppa with sunrays found on earlier swords. Tsuka late war quality, blackened steel mounts & menuki. Wood wrapped in sacking and painted black simulating fish skin. A flat Navy wrapped ito (cotton). Very good condition and a good example of its type”. In his illustrations he translates the Smith signature as above and identities the navy arsenal mark and notes Arsenal assembly ink marks. He describes the cutting edge length as 63 cms and the overall length as 84.5 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and measurements which can be read in the images. The price for this nicely marked Japanese WW2 Naval Officer’s sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 21448

Nation : British
Local Price : 1,775.00 USD

ENGLISH 1742 PATTERN INFANTRY SWORD. Standard pattern (Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, Neumann, #10). Brass hilt with double shell guard. The right shell with regimental markings. Wood grip as specified as the wire wrap was officially removed from these. 29” curved blade with narrow back fuller. The forte marked T CRAVEN. Thomas Craven is recorded as working 1777-1802 (Royal Collection Trust https://www.rct.uk/collection/71743/sword). Excellent example of this pattern which was important in colonial and Revolutionary War history.

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : €1.700,00

Espada de Oficial de Caballería con guarnición de conchas. España, S.XVIII.. Images courtesy of ANTIGUEDADES SALA (https://armasantiguas.com)

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £1,350.00

Spanish Boca De Caballo Cavalry Sword Circa 1700. #2407015#. This turn of the 17th/18th Century Spanish cavalry sword became known as the 1728 pattern, although earlier examples exist. This particular example was made around 1700.The 912mm double-edged blade has a hexagonal cross section, becoming lenticular after the first quarter. The blade is engraved with the maker’s name, “ENRIQUE COEL.” The obverse is engraved with “ALEMANIA.” Crosses are engraved between each of the letters.Enrique Coel was the son of the German bladesmith Heinrich Kohl. Heinrich Kohl was active between 1580-1640 and was succeeded by his son, also called Heinrich who used the Spanish style name Enrique Coel between 1650 -1700. Both father and son are known to have made and marked blades for the Spanish and Portuguese markets.The blade is in generally good condition for its age, with cleaned pitting along its length and wear to the engraving. There is a slight bend towards the point of the blade.The iron double-shell guard resembles a horse’s mouth, the larger upper guard over the smaller lower guard earning it the nickname, “Boca de Caballo.” The larger of the two shells has some small rust perforations but is otherwise in good condition, the metal remaining thick and strong. The hilt has some shallow pitting and has been cleaned but is in overall good condition for its age. The wire wrap to the wooden grip is intact and tight.This is a good example of a scarce Spanish cavalry sword made circa 1700. Was: £1,350.00Now:

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,350.00

Scottish WW1 King&#acute;s Own Scottish Borderers Field Officer’s Broadsword, with Regimental Hilt. Description Straight spear-pointed blade with double fullers Pierced steel guard with foliate &#acute;honeysuckle&#acute; decoration also incorporating thistles, and the emblem of the King&#acute;s Own Scottish Borderers: a depiction of Edinburgh Castle. Black shagreen grip bound with wire, chequered steel backstrap and integral chequered oval pommel. Buff leather washer. Brown leather sword knot. Steel parade scabbard with two hanging rings. Chamois leather sword bag. The hilt parts and scabbard have been nickel-plated. Blade 34Â½ inches in length, 1.15 inches wide at the forte, the sword 40Â¾ inches overall. The blade is etched at the ricasso on one side with the retailer&#acute;s mark &#acute;ANDERSON & SON ST JAMES&#acute;S STREET LONDON S.W.&#acute; At the ricasso on the other side is a brass proof slug set within an etched six-pointed star. The spine of the blade at the ricasso is stamped with the serial number &#acute;106628&#acute;. The blade is further etched with foliate motifs, the crown and cypher of King Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910), and &#acute;The King&#acute;s Own Scottish Borderers&#acute; with three badges connected to the regiment: The Horse of Hanover - this was conferred on the regiment by King George III in 1805 as their first badge, along with the title of the &#acute;King&#acute;s Own&#acute;. An ancient symbol in German heraldry also known as the Saxon Steed (Sachsenross) it was brought to Britain by the Hanoverian kings as a personal badge. It featured on the flag of the Electorate (later Kingdom) of Hanover, which remained in a personal union with Britain (independent nations ruled by the same king) until 1837. Edinburgh Castle - this symbol refers to the regiment&#acute;s history as it was raised to defend Edinburgh against Jacobite forces in 1689. It was the regiment&#acute;s cap badge from 1832, replacing the Horse. A sitting sphinx, below the text &156;Egypt&157; - the sphinx badge was conferred along with the battle honour &#acute;Egypt&#acute; to multiple British regiments for their service with the expeditionary force which defeated the French occupation force there in 1801. The traditionally-styled Scottish broadsword was carried only by Highland infantry regiments until 1881, when the Lowland regiments also adopted Scottish dress and the broadsword along with it (with the exception of the Cameronians). The use of multiple interchangeable hilts may date back to the 1860s, but is first officially mentioned in the Dress Regulations of 1883, which authorized the Highland Light Infantry to use the basket hilt for full-dress occasions and the cross-bar hilt for all other occasions. Field Officers and other mounted officers were entitled to use a third hilt, the form of which varied by regiment: this design, a symmetrical basket hilt with thistle designs and the regimental badge, was used by the Royal Scots, Royal Scots Fusiliers, King&#acute;s Own Scottish Borderers, Gordon Highlanders and Highland Light infantry. This example&#acute;s hilt is non-interchangeable, meaning it was built purely to be a field officer&#acute;s sword. The blade is excellent with a mirror polish and only tiny spots of patination or frosting. Its etching remains crisp and visible, retaining the contrast between the matt acid-etched background and the reflective designs within it. All other metal parts have been nickel-plated and this plating is in very good condition with no significant losses even in high-wear areas like the inside of the hilt “ this sword must have seen little usage to stay this good looking. The wire binding of the grip is all intact and tight, its shagreen is excellent with no handling wear or losses. The strap of the leather sword knot has broken in one place. The scabbard is free of dents and has no losses to its plating. Some staining to the sword bag.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,350.00

**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA** British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade & Scabbard With Etched Panel ‘J. READ DUBLIN’ . Sn 19226. -. This is an original British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where an example with blued and etched blade is illustrated. In his book withers states that most of these swords are found with missing quillons, & worn blades). Our excellent example has the correct shell guard with foliate decoration, one shell correctly folds for scabbard carry. It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finial. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 32 ½” long fullered, single edged blade. The blade is etched on all sides. The etchings are foliate & Martial panels, and Turkish / Ottoman themed devices. All of the etchings are crisp. Its original scabbard has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The throat mount has a frog bar and has a nice oval etched panel, ‘J. Read Dublin’ (either a retailer or the Officer who originally owned the sword). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19226.

Nation : Indonesia
Local Price : €1650

Old Cirebon keris - 17th or early 18th century.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,325.00

**RARE**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA, C1800 British Senior Infantry Officer’s Sword With German J. J. Runkel Solingen Blade & Rare To Find Scabbard. Sn 10851:8. -. This is an original rare to find example of a C1800 British Senior Infantry Officer’s sword styled on the pattern 1796 Infantry Officer’s sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers). Our excellent example has the correct Georgian styling with brass shell guards with correct chased decoration. It has the correct brass knuckle bow and urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finials. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 32” long fullered blade with original leather hilt washer (38 ¾” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age. The fullers on both sides are signed by the German manufacturer ‘J.J. Runkel Solingen’. The sword comes with its rare to find original brass mounted black leather scabbard. The leather is complete. The rear seam stitching has become detached in areas over the years but could be re-stitched by a Sadler or other leather worker. The surface of the leather has some scuffs to be expected with age and use. The throat mount has a frog locket and hanging ring, the mid-section mount also has a single hanging ring. The price for this rare sword and scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 10851:8.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1300

Click and use the code >25424 to search for this item on the dealer website Excellent 1796 Napoleonic Wars British Light Dragoon Trooper´s Sword, In Exceptional Condition, A Regiment of the Line Issue Combat Sabre, For An NCO Or Other Rank Trooper

Nation : ?
Local Price : 1,675.00 USD

EUROPEAN RAPIER C.1650-80. A good example of a type which evolved about 1645 in response to changing social customs and swordsmanship and remained popular for about a generation. It has a fine 19 5/8” blade of diamond section. The iron hilt is boldly chiseled with flower buds and foliage. Fine silver wire-wrapped grip. A substantial weapon clearly intended to meet an attack in the streets. Such attacks were usually clandestine and with a knife, making the compact proportions of this weapon ideally suited for the counter-attack. Known to collectors, as pillow swords in recent years, they were more likely known to their owners as scarf swords. Norman discusses this and the method in which they were worn in The Rapier and Smallsword 1460-1820, Norman, page 186. Its contemporaries in Northern Europe were the transitional rapiers and occasional dish-hilted rapier. Smaller than either, it was able to be worn in social settings where the larger weapons were prohibited. Size, and thus weight, which in motion equates to inertia was always balanced against agility. In this weapon, the choice is for the latter.

Nation : ?
Local Price : 1,675.00 USD

EARLY 18th CENTURY EUROPEAN HANGER. All iron construction with 25 7/8” straight blade. The right side with narrow fuller 2/3 its length. The left, unfullered. Both with remnants decoration, a figure flanked by clusters of X's. The guard with an oval ring with original filler plate and curved quillon. Iron grip with integral bulbous pommel. The hilt elements decorated with scrolling foliate line work. The weight of the iron hilt lends balance for enhanced control. Rare form.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,295.00

Early WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword With Patial Smith Signature ‘HIZEN KUNI’ (Possible Gendaito) , Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:4 -. This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A Type 98 Shin Gunto with possible Gendaito blade. Partial Mei 2nd part rusted away due to jungle campaign ? Tsuka Hilt shows heavy use, water damage rotted most of fish skin under binding, which is intact but very dirty. Still got sarute loop and menuki. With a bit of detective work I have come up with 2 possible men who both started their Mei with the address HIZEN KUNI. This is a very uncommon prefix to a showa period name. John Slough has 2 men listed (Takaguchi family name) Masatsugu a RJT Swordsmith Star Stamp * made medium to high grade blades page 106-107 good comparison or Kino Shita (family name) Yosh Tada. He was also a RJT smith Rikugun Jumei Tosho army approved rated Medium to high grade swords. Very good match both men same Kanji style same horizontal kiri file marks & tang shape. Heavily buffed by previous owner needs professional polish to restore blade. The steel saya scabbard has also been heavily water damaged. It has been covered with a quality leather foul weather cover in 3 pieces fitted around carring ring and ashi mounts, professionally done by a qualified saddler ? attractive looking job. This could be restored polished to bring out beauty of blade. The 2 possible smiths are my conjecture. Made C1940”. In illustrations of the blade which are included in the assessment he translates the tang markings. He states overall length 33”. Cutting edge 24 ½”. He describes Hamon as’ Ko (small) Suguha with irregularities difficult to see’. He observes Yakote line buffed away. Tang end as Nakago Jiri shape (rounded). The price for this sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:4

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,295.00

1822 Pattern Officers Sword of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. SN 8901. &194;&160; &194;&160;A Rare 1822 Pattern Officers Sword of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 40 &194;&188;&157; overall, 35 1/2&157; pipe backed blade, double edged towards the point the crowned William IV cypher&194;&160;to both sides of the blade. Gilt brass ’gothic’ hilt applied in silver with the Prince of Wales feather above the motto ’Ich Dien’ in an oval, wire bound fish skin covered grip. A rare sword fewer than 10 known to survive , in good condition, lacks scabbard. Probably made by Prosser. See Robson´s ´Swords of the British Army´ page 160.&194;&160; Provenance from David Jeffcoat Collection&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,295.00

**ANCIENT 16th CENTURY BLADE**Japanese Soshuden School Ko (Small) Wakizashi Sword Blade In Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts Sayagaki Signature ‘Soshu Masa Mune’ With Carry Bag / Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22238 -. This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “Ko (small) Wakizashi unsigned cut down from a larger blade. Blade shoulders (machi) moved down and tang reshaped. Looks like done along time ago with ancient rust on tang. Hard to define with alteration to tang shape but blade work looks Soshuden (School)work. There is a Sayagaki on the saya in ink experts written opinion saying Soshu Masa Mune, one man using this name nearly 800 years ago, most famous smith in history. Definitely not him but a lot of other smiths used this art name working in the 16th century more likely to be just an ordinary maker using famous name. Had work done in Japan in 20th century. Polish, polish and Shira Saya when this inscription put on by an unknown man, just his personal seal on end of saya. Interesting old blade with some flaws and tired spots”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 34 cms. Total length just under 45 cms. He also translates the saya signature & describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The Wakizashi comes with a clean undamaged quilted Carry Bag / Cover. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22238 (Tanto box armoury)

Nation : ?
Local Price : £1295.00

Rare Three Barrelled Pistol by Thomas. A Rare 80 Bore Flintlock Three Barrelled Tap Action Pistol by Thomas of London. With brass turn-off barrels, border engraved breeches and action, the latter signed within an oval against a background of scrolling foliage, the other side of the lock decorated with martial trophies, engraved thumb piece safety catch also locking the steel, steel trigger guard engraved a flower within a diamond, figured flat sided butt, London proofs. THOMAS John Gunmaker, ‘at Mr. Goffs' Fore St, Emonton, free of Gunmakers Co., by redemption, 1802. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: 80 Bore Barrel Length: 7 cm (2.75 Inches) Overall Length: 20 cm (8 Inches)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,295.00

1796 Light Cavalry Troopers Sword. SN X3239. A 1796 Light Cavalry Trooper´s Sword. 37&157; overall, 33&157; curved fullered blade with crown over ´5´ inspector´s mark and ´J H Reddell’ on the spine. Spine further marked with&194;&160; balance marks. Regulation stirrup shaped hilt with ribbed leather covered grip. In its original iron scabbard. &194;&160; Circa 1816-21&194;&160;&194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160; Sword and scabbard in good condition. Blade with most original polish Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : £1,295.00

Small Dutch Hunting Hanger, Very Fine. SN X3059. A Very Fine Small Dutch Hunting Hanger.&194;&160;&194;&160;19 1/2&157; overall, 15 1/2&157; blade complete with rarely found original scabbard. Bronze hilt comprising pierced quillons with rounded terminals, quillon block chased with a bat on each side, separate curved down shell guard cast, pierced and chased with foliage. Slightly curved faceted horn grip of tapering oval section retained by a brass floret shaped washer at the top. In its original veneered wooden scabbard with brass locket & chape with two rings for suspension. Plain blade in almost mint condition. Circa 1700&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; In very good condition Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,295.00

Fine English Hunting Hanger. SN X3100. A Fine English Hunting Hanger. 26&157; overall, 21&157; slightly curved blade double edged over nearly half its length to the point, the forte on both sides deeply struck with a King’s head mark. &194;&160;Brass hilt comprising ´D´ shaped knucklebow cast with stags, hares, hounds & masks, recurved quillon with lobed terminal with mask & stag, strawberry leaf engraved collar and pommel cap with Green man masks. Natural buckhorn grip, in its original tooled black leather scabbard with brass chape & iron frog hook. Circa 1680&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; Very attractive sword in good condition.&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,295.00

**Pre War Civilian Blade Mounted For WW2** Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword Shop Factory Katana Sword With Rare Edo Period Iron Tsuba, Leather Field Service Combat Wrapped Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20904 -. An original Japanese Officer’s Sword. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 pattern shin gunto army officer’s sword with unsigned medium quality Sowa to blade made in a sword shop factory. Looks oil tempered at lower heat producing slightly fuzzy temperline hamon with nioi crystal edge. A wide blade with quite crude tang possibly pre war (no arsenal marks). Possibly stored in shira saya resting mounts (2 holes) before mounting for war. Quality silver foil habaki. Saya wood covered with leather field service wrap (needs small repair to tear at top). Tsuka is plain brass, han dachi mounts not gunto pattern with civilian menuki, wrapped in brown military ito, good condition. Never had a locking catch. Has a brass sarute loop (wartime add on). Tsuba is antique Namban (foreign style) cast iron chiselled, polished on one side, traces of gold highlights. (Bowl shaped tsuba probably made in the Chinese enclave at Nagasaki in Japan. Design of sacred fungus & foliage with raised Chinese style seppa dai. Edo Period 17th / 18th century. Quite a rare tsuba. A pre war civilian sword mounted later for war service in good carried & used condition. An interesting addition to a collection”. In his illustrations Bill describes the cutting edge as 64 cm and total length 81.5 cm. He also describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20904

Nation : British
Local Price : £1295

Click and use the code >25515 to search for this item on the dealer website Superb 18th Century Royal Naval Midshipman´s & Officer´s Short Sword Hanger, Carved Spiral Hilt Grip With Rare Silver Close Plate Quillon and Pommel used From The Battle of the Glorious Ist of June, the Battle Of the Nile and the Battle of Tra