Archive IIII
WWI French M1886/15 Lebel Bayonet
This is the rarer nickel silver grip M1886/15 bayonet made before October 1915, later M1886/15 bayonet have a brass grip.
The bayonet has a good straight 52.5cm cruciform blade and is stamped next to the release button with the serial number R 31065
The scabbard is dent free and also has the same matching serial number R 31065.
Very good condition.
Danish M1889 Knife Bayonet
A scarce Danish M1889 bayonet with a 23cm knife blade, stamped at the ricasso with the manufacturer details of 'Haerens Tojhus'.
The bayonet has wooden grips secured with two brass rivets and comes with it's original steel mounted black leather scabbard with locking stud to keep the bayonet secure.
The pommel bears the Danish inspection stamp of a crown over '15' (indicating the year 1915) and regimental stamps.
Both bayonet and scabbard are in excellent condition.
34cm overall length.
WWII Australian SMLE Bayonet dated 1942
WWII Australian P1907 SLME bayonet with a 17 inch single edged, blued, fullered blade, forte stamped “MA1907” and '2-42' for the manufacture date February 1942.
Contained in its original 1943 dated 'Mangrovite' steel mounted brown leather scabbard.
The blade has the majority of it's bluing remaining, wood grips are undamaged, no pitting or rust, scabbard is very good with all stitching intact.
British SLR L1A3 Bayonet by Enfield
The L1A3 bayonet was introduced into British service during the late 1950s to eliminate the protruding press stud used on the L1A1 and L1A2 designs. It was felt that the protruding press stud made the bayonet too easily dislodged, so the press stud was made flush with the pommel.
This example is stamped on the blade fort with the ED symbol and '67' showing it was made at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield in 1967.
grips stamped on both sides with the Enfield ED symbol, 66 and L1A3 9600257.
8" blade, 12" overall.
Belgium FN FAL Type A Bayonet
Belgium FN (Fabrique Nationale) type A bayonet for the FAL rifle, with wooden grips, two prong flash-hider and a 20cm blade.
Complete with original steel scabbard.
Excellent unissued condition.
WWII Russian Mosin-Nagant M91/30 Socket Bayonet
Russian M91/30 bayonet for the 7.62 mm. M1891/30 Mosin-Nagant rifle.
43cm cruciform blade, 50cm overall.
Good straight blade, no damage.
London Metropolitan Police Detectives No.2 Truncheon c1887
A very rare c1887 detectives No.2 truncheon, stamped with a Queen Victoria crown over M.P indicating ownership of the London Metropolitan Police.
This pattern of truncheon was introduced in mid 1887. It was officially called No. 2 truncheon because the standard regulation truncheon of 15 ½ inches, adopted by the London Met in January 1887 was the No. 1 truncheon.
12 ½ inches (32cm) long, tip stamped 'RJ'. (possibly detectives initials).
Good solid condition.
City of London Police Truncheon by Hiatt
A c1920 wooden police truncheon stamped near the top with a crown along with the letters CP (City Police) for the City of London Police.
15 inch heavy wood (358g) truncheon stamped on the bottom of the grip ‘Hiatt & Co Birmingham’.
Original leather wrist strap has had a repair and is also stamped Hiatt.
In good solid condition.
WWI Remington U.S M1917 Bayonet
The M1917 bayonet was used first during World War I by American soldiers on the Western Front. A sword bayonet design, the M1917 bayonet design was based on the British P1907 bayonet, which incorporated a long 17-inch blade.
While designed primarily for the M1917 rifle the bayonet was fitted for use on all the "trench" shotguns at the time.
The blade is in good clean condition, wooden grips are good with no damage.
Complete with it's original US green leather scabbard and British home guard brown leather frog.
Rare Pattern 1918 Remington Bayonet
very scarce Remington factory error bayonet caused by the production date of 1918 being set for stamping as the ' Pattern ' date, so instead on the bayonet ricasso reading the usual ' 1917 ' for the pattern date, this bayonet shows ' 1918 ' as the Pattern date.
Once the error was discovered, it was immediately corrected, however a small number of Pattern 1917 Remington bayonets were produced with the Pattern ' 1918 ' error date shown on the riscasso.
Bayonet is in fair condition with some pitting and staining to blade and metal parts.
WWI Imperial German Mauser Butcher Bayonet dated 1916
An original German WW1 Mauser 98/05 with a 14 ½ butcher style blade, stamped at the ricasso with the manufacturer 'RICH.A.HERDER SOLINGEN', and the back edge of the blade is stamped with small inspection mark 'W Crown 16' (1916).
Comes with it's original steel scabbard and it's original brown leather frog.
A nice complete untouched example.
Manchester Police Detective's Truncheon Dated 1893
A rare Manchester Police Detective's short truncheon.
13 ¼ inches long.
Stamped 'Manchester Police', 'C Division', 'No 191', and '10. 1893' ( October 1893)
Good solid condition with some knocks and scratches.
Late Victorian City of London Police truncheon
A late Victorian circa 1900 wooden police truncheon, die-stamped near the top with a Queen Victoria crown along with the letters CP (City Police) for the City of London Police.
15 ¼ inch heavy wood (377g) truncheon with original leather wrist strap.
In very good solid condition.
Vintage British Mounted Policeman's Truncheon
This is a vintage British Mounted Policeman's Truncheon made of hard heavy wood (403g) and 22 ¾ inches long.
Very good condition.
Belgian FAL Type C Bayonet
A Belgium FN (Fabrique Nationale) type C bayonet for the FAL rifle.
Bayonet with 6.5 inch blade, muzzle ring stamped with an 'M' inside 'U' for the Union of South African Defence Corps.
Comes with original U.S.A.D.C black composite scabbard dated 67.
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
complete with strap and leather belt hanger.
1970s - 80s British Mounted Policeman's Truncheon
This is a 1970s - 80s British Mounted Policeman's Truncheon made of hard heavy wood (482g) and 24 inches long.
Excellent condition.
Victorian Police Truncheon
A mid Victorian wooden Police truncheon
17 ½ inch wood truncheon with turned beehive handle.
Very good solid condition with no splits or cracks.
British No.1 Truncheon c1887
This pattern of truncheon was introduced in January 1887. It was officially called the No.1 truncheon because it was the first standard regulation truncheon of 15 ½ inches to be adopted by British police forces.
Heavy dark wood (372g) in good solid condition with later leather wrist strap
1970s British Mounted Policeman's Truncheon
This is a 1970s British Mounted Policeman's Truncheon made of hard heavy wood (546g) and 24 inches long.
Excellent condition.
Ottoman Turkish Model 1903 Bayonet
A very scarce Turkish Model 1903 bayonet with a long 524mm pipe back blade, ricasso stamped with Ottoman Turkish script, long swept forward hook quillon, two piece slab wood grips secured by two rivets and pommel with the “Toughra” marking of Abdul Hamid II and Islamic crescent stamp.
Complete with original black leather steel mounted scabbard (some loss of stitching on the seam).
This is a very scarce bayonet as most existing M1903's have had their blades shortened to 235mm.
British SLR L1A4 Bayonet
The L1A4 bayonet was introduced into British military service during the 1970s to replace the L1A3 bayonet.
The L1A4 differs from the L1A1, L1A2, and L1A3, by having the pommel secured to the tang by rivets. The pommel was brazed to the tang on earlier marks.
This is a good example of a L1A4 bayonet.
The ricasso is stamped with a 'H' inside a diamond indicating it was manufactured by Hopkinson Ltd., Sheffield, right grip stamped "L1.A.4 and 9600259 S.M." for the NATO contract number.
Complete with its original black steel scabbard and green nylon frog.
The L1A4 is much less common than the earlier A1, A2 and A3 bayonets.
1920s Detectives Pocket Truncheon
A scarce detectives heavy dark wood pocket truncheon with original leather wrist strap.
Dating from around the 1920's.
11 ½ inch (28.8cm) long.
Very good condition.
British 1856 Pattern Drummers Sword by Mole
A Victorian Mark I 1856 patter British Army Drummer Sword, with brass gothic cruciform hilt with VR cypher, 19 ¼ inch blade etched with the maker details of 'ROB MOLE & SONS MAKERS BIRMINGHAM'.
Complete with original brass mounted black leather scabbard.
All in very good condition with just some very small areas of pitting to blade.
24 ½ inches overall length.
Price £245
WWII Indian Army Kukri Knife dated 1941
A large size WWII Indian Army Kukri Knife dated 1941.
Blade stamped 'M.I. 41' for Military industries Ltd 1941.
Riveted wooden grips stamped '177' and a pinned steel butt cap.
13 inch (33cm) polished steel blade.
17.5 inch (44.4cm) overall.
Complete with original brown leather scabbard and 1941 dated frog.
Good example of a hard to find world war two dated military Kukri Knife.
Thames River Police Cutlass
The Thames river police was formed in 1798 as a private concern and then taken into government control in 1800. In 1839 it was incorporated into the metropolitan police but still retained its distinctive uniform and organisation based on the Royal Navy.
The cutlass type sword has a cast brass-hilt with knuckle bow and side guard, 27 inch (69cm) slightly curved blade with a single fuller along both sides stamped at the ricasso with crowned inspection mark.
Contained in its original black leather scabbard with brass mounts.The scabbard release button is still present and working well.
Overall Length is 32 inches (81.28 cm)
Victorian Special Constable Wooden Police Truncheon
An 18 inch (46cm) Victorian Special Constable Wooden Police Truncheon, by Parker of Holborn, having dark blue painted body, with yellow/gilt lettering 'V.R. Special Constable', with turned grip, stamped with makers name 'Parker of Holborn'.
Good solid condition with a some chips and scratches to paint.
German US M7 Bayonet
A 1970s US M7 bayonet for the US M16 Assault rifle.
Manufactured in West Germany during the 1970s with a 16cm plumb-colored blade, one-piece chequered plastic grip and cross guard stamped US M7.
30 cm overall.
Contained in its original US M8A1 green composite scabbard.
Unissued condition.
WWI Essex Regiment SMLE Bayonet
A British SMLE P1907 bayonet manufactured by Sanderson with a 17” blade stamped at the ricasso with a crown over 'GR' and the manufacturer name 'Sanderson', dated '12 17' for December 1917,
Pommel is stamped 'EX' for the Essex Regiment.
The Essex Regiment saw action in both WWI and WWII.
Comes with it's original mk2 pattern black leather scabbard.
1960's 70's British Police women's Truncheon
A scarce original 1960's 70s British Police women's truncheon made of heavy dark wood with the original leather wrist strap stamped Hiatt.
Truncheon is in good solid condition, damage to wrist strap.
Truncheon 10 ¾ inches (27cm) long.
British Heavy Police Truncheon c1950's
A large size (16 inch, 40 .5cm) heavy wood (388g) deep grip British Police truncheon dating to around the 1950's.
Good solid condition.
Price £45
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1970s British Police women's Handbag Truncheon
Original 1970s British Police women's handbag truncheon turned in Bubinga wood with the original leather wrist strap stamped Hiatt.
Truncheon 10 ¼ “ (26cm) long.
In Excellent condition.
Victorian British Police Truncheon
A British Victorian Police Truncheon c1880-1890, 17 inches (39cm) with beehive type handle.
In very good solid and clean condition.
19th Century Royal Gun Factory Guard's Truncheon
A very rare mid Victorian truncheon stamped with a Queens crown over the initials 'R.G.F' for the Royal Gun Factory at Woolwich Arsenal.
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17 ½ inches (44.5 cm) long.
Victorian Police Truncheon 180
A 20 inch (51cm) smooth grip, bottle shaped police truncheon with black painted body and gilt painted “VR” over “180”.
Good solid condition.
Policeman's Truncheon circa 1930s
A 15 ½ inch heavy wood (352g) British Policeman's truncheon dating to around the 1930's.
Good solid condition.
WWI British Officers Trench Cosh
WWI era officers trench cosh/club, 19 inches long leather bound cosh with weighted end.
Very nicely bound with decorative end and in very good condition.
Most likely made from whale bone, has a stiff springy feel.
Polish KBK 47 type 1 Bayonet
A scarce Radom 1958 dated Polish KBK 47 type 1 bayonet.
Knife bayonet with a 20cm blade, red bakelite grips, crossguard stamped with the date 1958 on one side and the manufacturer coda '11' on the other for the Radom Arms factory Poland.
Complete with it's original scabbard and leather belt hanger.
All in very good condition.
Vintage British Police Truncheon
15 ½ inch (38.5cm) vintage British Police wooden truncheon.
Good solid condition.
British No.9 Mk1 Bayonet Dated 1950
A No.9 MK 1 knife bayonet and scabbard manufactured by Enfield in 1950.
The No.9 Mk1 bayonets were manufactured at RSAF Enfield between 1949–1956, with an additional 10,000 produced in 1962.
Comes with 1944 pattern green webbing frog.
French M1886/15 Lebel Bayonet
This is a 2nd pattern M1886 Lebel rifle bayonet with brass removable hilt, no quillion and squarer shape button catch.
The cruciform blade is 520mm (20 ½") it is complete with its original matching numbers steel scabbard and original brown leather frog.
These bayonets were used by the French in WWI.
Good overall condition with straight undamaged blade.
British Police Heavy Short Truncheon
Circa 1970's British Police heavy short wooden truncheon.
Weight 457g, Length 14 inches (35.5cm).
This type of heavy short wooden truncheon was prefered by plain clothes officers on under cover work as it was easier to conceal and very effective when needed.
Very good condition.
Union of South Africa P1907 Bayonet by Wilkinson dated 1917
A British made P1907 bayonet with Union of South Africa markings.
The 17 inch blued steel blade is in very good condition and is stamped at the ricasso with a crown over 'GR', '11.17' (November 1917) and the manufacturer name 'Wilkinson Pall Mall'
Pommel stamped with an arrow within U for the Union of South Africa military acceptance.
Comes with it's original black leather scabbard with green painted mounts.
Good all-round condition.
Rare Finnish M27 Bayonet
Finnish M27 Mosin Nagant bayonet with rare hollow rivet wooden grips.
The blade is maker marked 'HACKMAN & Co,' and is in good condition with just some patches of light pitting.
The tang is numbered S 89541 which would be the same serial number as the rifle it was issued with.
The original fluted steel scabbard is dent free and still retains its all of it's original black paint.
Devon Constabulary Police Truncheon
15.5 inch wooden police truncheon stamped with a Kings crown & 'Devon Constabulary', leather wrist strap stamped 4719, 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.
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.
WW1 Winchester P1913 Bayonet
Manufactured in the U.S in January 1917 by Winchester for the British P14 Enfield rifle.
Winchester only produced 225,000 1913 pattern bayonets compared to the 1,243,000 produced by Remington making them quite scarce.
The 17” blade with clear markings, no pitting and retains its original factory edge; grips are also good and undamaged.
Comes with it's original scabbard also in good condition.
Danish Heckler & Koch G3 Bayonet
Danish Heckler & Koch G-3 knife bayonet with scabbard and frog.
7 grove plastic grip with a 16.5cm knife blade.
31cm overall.
Very good condition.
WWI Ross Rifle Bayonet
Canadian MKII Model 1910 Ross Rifle Bayonet stamped 'Ross Rifle Co, Quebec, patented 1907' and various other stamps.
Complete with original brown leather scabbard and frog.
All in good condition.