Matching Arisaka Type 99 Rifle with Chrysanthemum
This is an Nagoya arsenal manufactured Model 99 7.7mm calibre short rifle with a Department of control (chief inspector) inspection kana mark.
Manufactured later in the war and sometimes erroneously called the last ditch rifles by returning GIs who compared them to earlier rifles the Model 99 was well made. This is an early series 7 rifle that incorporated some economies suc... read more
Very Good Japanese Arisaka Model 38 Rifle
This is a superb Type 38 Arisaka Rifle in 6.5mm calibre. Originally designed in 1905 by Captain Kijiro Nambu (of later handgun fame) this was the mainstay of the Imperial Japanese Army and one of the strongest military bolt action rifles adopted by a major country. It features a modified Mauser action and chromed barrel with a rear sight calibrated to 2400 metres. Captain, later General Nambu,... read more
Remington Model 1879 Rolling Block Rifle
Another excellent Argentine rolling block rifle, about mint bore and crisp mechanics from the reneged Argentine contract. Argentina purchased several thousand of these rifles but in mid contract decided to purchase Mauser bolt action rifles and did not take delivery. As these were not used in anger they are generally in excellent condition having been stored for more than 100 years until the Ba... read more
Remington No 4 Rifle
This is a fine example of a Remington No 4 take down rifle or "Buggy Gun" in .32 rim fire calibre. (Obsolete)These guns were the USA equivalent of our Rook and Rabbit Rifles and were used both as working tools and as a light rifle to introduce young people to shooting. This particular example is in good condition and features a lever action take down to allow the rifle to be disassembled in sec... read more
Winchester 1887 10 gauge lever action shotgun.
The Model 1887 was the first truly successful repeating shotgun. Its lever-action design was chosen at the behest of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, best known at the time as manufacturers of lever-action firearms such as the Winchester model 1873. Designer John Browning suggested that a pump-action would be much more appropriate for a repeating shotgun, but Winchester management's posit... read more
Stevens Model 44 series Target Rifle with optional long barrel
Stevens Arms was founded by Joshua Stevens with help from backers W.B. Fay and James Taylor in Chicopee Falls, MA, in 1864 as J. Stevens & Co. Their earliest product was a tip-up action single shot pistol. Business was slow into 1870, when it occupied a converted grist mill and had just sixty employees. The 1873 Panic had a further negative impact on sales. By 1876 the company had recovered to ... read more
Excellent Civil War Era Smith Carbine
The Smith carbine is a single-shot, breech loading, percussion firearm used by Federal mounted forces during the US Civil War. It is a .50 calibre, capping breech loading carbine invented and patented by physician Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855. In very superb condition, this Smith carbine measures 39½ long overall and weighs a hefty seven pounds and eight ounces. The... read more
Arisaka Type 99 rifle.
This Arisaka rifle is probably the finest available in the UK today. Unlike most, it still features the Emperors royal "Chrysanthemum" motif on the receiver signifying a battle field pick up or surrender. The 7.7mm Arisaka featured one of the finest actions of its day and had several unusual features including an optimistic aircraft sight ( extant) and bolt dust cover (extant). This is an earl... read more
Sam Brown Holster set suitable for Webley service revolver
This is a classic "Sam Brown" officers holster set comprising of belt,shoulder straps, and of course holster.
This is an original World War one accessory circa 1915. read more
Webley Mark 6 Holster Circa 1916
An original and excellent condition brown leather WW1 holster for the Webley Mk.VI .455" Service Revolver. It has a large rear belt loop with original brass fittings. All leather, brass fittings and stitching are intact and in excellent condition. This would be a difficult holster to better. read more