Archive IIII
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.