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Guns Arms Armour Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Deutschland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Modell 98 Kaliber 8x57 IS, Seriennummer 1976, nummerngleich. Interessantes Gewehr Modell 98 aus der Danzig Fertigung in sehr schönem original Zustand aus dem Jahre 1900. Beschriftung Laufoberseite S= Spitzgeschoß, linke Laufseite Seriennummer. Rechte Seite BL661 sowie diverse militärische Abnahmen gotischer Buchstabe unter Krone. Visiersockel von ursprünglich 200m Skalierung auf 400m Skalierung zurückgesetzt. Gehäuseoberseite Krone darunter DANZIG 1900. Linke Gehäuseseite heraldischer Adler (Beschuss) daneben Seriennummer. Rechte Gehäuseseite vier militärische Abnahmen gotischer Buchstabe unter Krone. Das Gewehr wurde Instandgesetzt mit originalem Ahornschaft und Stempelplatte alter Art. Schaft im Original Zustand nicht abgezogen mit militärischen Abnahmen und Kennzeichen wie folgt: Kolbenhals militärische Abnahme, Kolbenunterseite Seriennummer sowie groß A, rechte Kolbenseite Brandstempel EWB der Einwohnerwehr Bayern, Schaftkappe mit Instandsetzungskennzeichen mit D über L und im Weiteren Abnahme gotischer Buchstabe unter Krone darunter Seriennummer. Magazinkasten bei der Instandsetzung nummerngleich gemacht. Magazinkastenschrauben wie Anbauteile mit der Ziffer 76 versehen. Brünierung weitestgehend im Originalzustand, Gehäuse und Verschluss blank. Verschluss in sich nummerngleich mit diversen Abnahmen. Waffe in schönem original Zustand. Erwerbscheinpflichtig! Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Deutschland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Modell 98 Kaliber 8x57 IS, Seriennummer 1976, nummerngleich. Interesting rifle model 98 from the Danzig production in very nice original condition from the year 1900. Inscription top of barrel S= pointed bullet, left side of barrel serial number. Right side BL661 and various military acceptance gothic letter under crown. Sight base reset from original 200m scale to 400m scale. Top of case crown below DANZIG 1900. Left side of case heraldic eagle (proof) next to serial number. Right side of case four military acceptance gothic letter under crown. Rifle has been restored with original maple stock and old style stamp plate. Stock in original condition not stripped with military acceptances and markings as follows: Butt neck military acceptance, butt bottom serial number as well as large A, right butt side brand stamp EWB of Einwohnerwehr Bayern, butt plate with repair mark with D over L and in further acceptance gothic letter under crown below serial number. Magazine box made identical in number during reconditioning. Magazine box screws and attachments marked with the number 76. Black finish largely in original condition, case and bolt bright. Breech in itself numbered with various acceptances. Weapon in beautiful original condition. Acquisition certificate required! Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License required Please note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding. All guns are antique firearms as described

Thies & Schmid Schwäbische Waffenauktionen GmbH - Erlaubnispflichtige Waffen (Militärische Ordonanzwaffen) : Gewehr Garant Modell M1 Kaliber .30-06 Springfield, Seriennummer 1548202, nummerngleich.Gewehr Garant Modell M1 Kaliber .30-06 Springfield, Seriennummer 1548202, nummerngleich. Gewehr Garant Modell M1 aus Springfield Armory in gutem, nicht Arsenalüberholter original Zustand. Gehäuseoberseite U.S. RIFLE CAL. .30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY sowie Seriennummer. Verschlussdeckel mit Beschaffungsnummer. Waffe in original Phosphatierung, nicht überarbeitet, jedoch weitestgehend abgenutzt. Schaft mit geringen Gebrauchsspuren. Erwerbscheinpflichtig!Thies & Schmid Schwäbische Waffenauktionen GmbH - Military Guns (License Required). : Gewehr Garant Modell M1 Kaliber .30-06 Springfield, Seriennummer 1548202, nummerngleich. Rifle Garant Model M1 caliber .30-06 Springfield, serial number 1548202, matching numbers. Rifle Garant Model M1 from Springfield Armory in good, non arsenal refurbished original condition. Case top U.S. RIFLE CAL. .30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY and serial number. Breech cover with procurement number. Weapon in original phosphate finish, not refurbished, but largely worn. Stock with minor wear. Acquisition certificate required!Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License requiredPlease note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding.All guns are antique firearms as described

Guns Arms Armour Thies & Schmid Schwäbische Waffenauktionen GmbH - Erlaubnispflichtige Waffen (Militärische Ordonanzwaffen) : Repetier - Büchse Gewehr Winchester Mod. M 95 für Russland mit deutscher militärischer Abnahme des 1. W.K. Kal. 7,62 x 54mm R S.Nr. 283916 Herst.: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn. U.S.A. Das vorliegende Gewehr Winchester Mod. 1895 im Kaliber 7,62 x 54mm R für Russland weist linkseitig am Lauf zwischen Visier und Gehäuse über dem Schaft folgende zweizeilige Bezeichnung auf: NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKLESS POWDER und danach einzeilig 7,62mm. Auf der Laufoberseite am Laufansatz befindet sich den Stempel PW im Oval und an der rechte Seite eine weitere Bezeichnung im Rechteck. Das Gehäuse trägt linksseitig zweizeilig die Herstellerbezeichnung MANUFACTURED BY WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. NEW HAVEN CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED NOV. 5.95. NOV.12.95. AUG. 17.97. JAN. 25.98. AUG. 23.98. AUG. 6.1907 und auf der Gehäuseoberseite: PW im Oval und darunter 7,62 über M.M. sowie an der rechten Gehäuseseite nach dem Laufansatz quer zur Schussrichtung: X N 3 im Rechteck. Der Gehäusesteg im Bereich des Kolbenhalses trägt die nachstehende dreizeilige Beschriftung: MODEL 1895 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF & FGN Der Gehäusesteg im Bereich des Kolbenhalses unter dem Repetiermechanismus weist die S.Nr. 283916 und danach den Buchstaben B auf. Der Repetierhebel trägt innseitig einen diversen Abnahmestempel. Die Waffe besitzt keinen Handschutz und der Unterring wurde professionell angepasst und im Weiteren ist ein kleines Stück des Hahnspornes abgebrochen. Der sehr schön im Original erhaltene Schaft weist an der linken Kolbenseite den Stempel X N 3 im Rechteck auf und darüber den Reichseigentumsstempel (stilisierter Adler mit umlaufender Beschriftung DEUTSCHES REICH Hinsichtlich der Verwendung von Fremdwaffen beim Reichsheer führt "Das deutsche Soldatenbuch" Deutschlands Wehr und Waffen im Wandel der Zeiten 2. Band - Herausgegeben von Major a.D. F.W. Deiß Verlag von Alwin Fröhlich in Leipzig 1926; auf Seite 188 an: ?"Außerdem fand man dort Gewehre amerikanischer Fertigung nach dem System Winchester, mit Blockverschluss und Hammerschloss, aber mit Mittelschaftsmagazin für die russische 7,62mm Munition. "!   Russische Handfeuerwaffen wurden sowohl im Reichsheer des 1. Weltkrieges wie auch im 2. Weltkrieg als Beutewaffen bzw. Fremdwaffen in Verwendung genommen. Siehe hierzu: Kennblätter fremden Geräts -Heft 1- Handwaffen Vom 20.3.41 Oberkommando des Heeres Heereswaffenamt Die deutsche Bezeichnung für diese Waffe war Gewehr 255 (r) Die Schaftkappe weist im Anschlagbereich einen vertikalen runden federnden Schieber auf hinter dem sich eine Bohrung im Schaft verbirgt. Die Waffe befindet sich in einem schönem nrgl. Originalzustand nicht überarbeitet mit einer Brünierung welche bis zu 90% erhalten, und nur an den Anbauteilen und dem Gehäuse etwas berieben, ist. An der sehr selten anzutreffenden Waffe befindet sich der originale dazugehörende Gewehrriemen welcher sich ebenfalls in einem sehr schönen Zustand befindet. Die Waffe in Verbindung mit dem Reichseigentumsstempel stellte eine einmalige Rarität dar und befindet sich in einem sehr schönen, originalen Gesamtzustand. Erlaubnispflichtig.         Thies & Schmid Schwäbische Waffenauktionen GmbH - Military Guns (License Required). : Repetier - Büchse Gewehr Winchester Mod. M 95 für Russland mit deutscher militärischer Abnahme des 1. W.K. Kal. 7,62 x 54mm R S.Nr. 283916 Manufact: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn. U.S.A. The present rifle Winchester Mod. 1895 in caliber 7,62 x 54mm R for Russia has the following two-line inscription on the left side of the barrel between the rear sight and the housing above the stock: NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKLESS POWDER and then 7.62mm in one line. On the top of the barrel at the barrel shoulder is the stamp PW in an oval and on the right side another inscription in a rectangle. On the left side of the barrel is the maker's mark in two lines MANUFACTURED BY WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. NEW HAVEN CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED NOV. 5.95. NOV.12.95. AUG. 17.97. JAN. 25.98. AUG. 23.98. AUG. 6.1907 and on the top of the case: PW in an oval and below it 7.62 above M.M. and on the right side of the case after the barrel lug across the direction of fire: X N 3 in a rectangle. The barrel rib in the area of the butt neck bears the following three-line inscription: MODEL 1895 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF & FGN The case bridge in the area of the butt neck under the repeating mechanism has the S.No. 283916 followed by the letter B. The bolt action bears a miscellaneous acceptance mark on the inside. The gun has no handguard and the lower ring has been professionally fitted and furthermore a small piece of the hammer spur is broken off. The stock is beautifully preserved in its original condition and has the stamp X N 3 in a rectangle on the left side of the butt and the Reichseigentumsstempel (stylized eagle with inscription DEUTSCHES REICH) above it. Regarding the use of foreign weapons in the Reichsheer "Das deutsche Soldatenbuch" Deutschlands Wehr und Waffen im Wandel der Zeiten 2. Band - Herausgegeben von Major a.D. F.W. Deiß Verlag von Alwin Fröhlich in Leipzig 1926; on page 188 states: ... "Also found there were rifles of American manufacture after the Winchester system, with block breech and hammer lock, but with center shaft magazine for Russian 7.62mm ammunition. "! Russian handguns were taken into use both in the Imperial Army of World War 1 and in World War 2 as looted weapons or foreign weapons. See: Identification Sheets of Foreign Equipment - Booklet 1- Handguns From 20.3.41 High Command of the Army Army Weapons Office The German designation for this weapon was Gewehr 255 (r). The buttplate has a vertical round spring loaded slide in the bump stop area behind which is a hole in the stock. The rifle is in a beautiful original condition, not overworked with a finish which is up to 90% preserved, and only on the attachments and the housing a bit rubbed. On the very rare weapon is the original rifle sling which is also in a very nice condition. The weapon in conjunction with the Reich property stamp represented a unique rarity and is in a very nice, original overall condition. Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License required Please note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding. All guns are antique firearms

Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Deutschland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Modell 88/05 Kaliber 8x57 I, Seriennummer 882F, nummerngleich bis auf Verschluss.Gewehr Modell 88/05 in sehr schönem original Zustand Amberg Fertigung (keine Türkeilieferung!) aus dem Jahre 1891. Beschriftung der Waffe wie folgt: Laufmantel linke Seite Seriennummer über Buchstabe F. Gehäuseoberseite S=Spitzgeschoss darunter Krone AMBERG 1891. Rechte Gehäuseseite drei militärische abnahmen gotischer Buchstabe unter Krone. Linke Gehäuseseite Seriennummer 882 darunter F und im Weiteren Gew. in kursiv sowie 88. Magazinkasten und Schrauben mit Seriennummer bzw. letzten zwei Ziffern der Seriennummer sowie militärischen Abnahmen. Etwas gebrauchter Schaft mit leichten Dellen und Schrammen sowie Beschädigung durch Beschuss an der Unterseite zwischen Unterring und Magazinkasten. An der Kolbenunterseite sowie auch an der rechten Kolbenseite diverse militärische Abnahmen und an der linken Kolbenseite L. St. für Landsturm. In sich nummerngleicher Verschluss mit diversen Abnahmen und glattem parallel verlaufendem Sicherungsflügel, Auszieher fehlend. Original Brünierung so gut wie vollständig erhalten, blanke Hülse sowie Verschluss nachgedunkelt. Selten anzutreffendes Gewehr Modell 88/05, welches des 1. Weltkrieges in deutschen Diensten verblieb. Erwerbscheinpflichtig! Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Deutschland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Modell 88/05 Kaliber 8x57 I, Seriennummer 882F, nummerngleich bis auf Verschluss. Rifle model 88/05 in very nice original condition Amberg manufacture (no Türkeilieferung!) from the year 1891. Inscription of the weapon as follows: Barrel jacket left side serial number above letter F. Top of case S=Spitzgeschoss under crown AMBERG 1891. Right side of case three military decreases gothic letter under crown. Left side of case serial number 882 below F and further Gew. in italics as well as 88. Magazine box and screws with serial number or last two digits of serial number as well as military acceptances. Somewhat used stock with light dents and scuffs as well as damage from shelling on underside between lower ring and magazine box. On the bottom of the butt as well as on the right side of the butt various military acceptance marks and on the left side of the butt L. St. for Landsturm. Breech with matching numbers, various acceptances and smooth parallel safety, extractor missing. Original bluing as good as complete, blank case and breech darkened. Rarely found rifle model 88/05, which remained in German service during the 1st World War. Acquisition certificate required!Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License requiredPlease note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding.All guns are antique firearms as described

Guns Arms Armour Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Deutschland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Modell 88/05 Kaliber 8x57 I, Seriennummer 7706L, nummerngleich bis auf Verschluss. Gewehr Modell 88/05 in sehr schönem original Zustand Ludwig Loewe Fertigung (keine Türkeilieferung!) aus dem Jahre 1890. Beschriftung der Waffe wie folgt: Laufmantel linke Seite Seriennummer über Buchstabe F. Gehäuseoberseite S=Spitzgeschoss darunter LOEWE BERLIN 1890. Rechte Gehäuseseite vier militärische Abnahmen sowie darüber kleine Abnahme gotischer Buchstabe unter Krone. Linke Gehäuseseite Seriennummer 7706 über L sowie im Weiteren Gew. in kursiv sowie 88. Magazinkasten mit Verschlussdeckel und Schrauben mit Seriennummer nicht zur Seriennummer der Waffe passend sowie militärischen Abnahmen. Schön erhaltener Schaft mit deutlich sichtbaren militärischen Abnahmen an der Kolbenunterseite. In sich nummerngleicher Verschluss mit diversen Abnahmen und konkavem ausgespartem Sicherungsflügel. Nummerngleicher Oberring mit Truppenstempel 72.R.7.140. Original Brünierung so gut wie vollständig erhalten. Am Laufmantelansatz mit Werkzeugspuren. Gehäuse und Verschluss blank. Waffe in schönem Gesamtzustand sehr selten anzutreffendes 88/05, welches nicht aus der Türkeilieferung, sondern seinen Dienst bei deutschen Truppen versah. Erwerbscheinpflichtig! Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Deutschland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Modell 88/05 Kaliber 8x57 I, Seriennummer 7706L, nummerngleich bis auf Verschluss. Rifle model 88/05 in very nice original condition Ludwig Loewe manufacture (no Türkeilieferung!) from the year 1890. Inscription of the weapon as follows: Barrel jacket left side serial number above letter F. Case top S=Spitzgeschoss below LOEWE BERLIN 1890. Right side of case four military acceptances and above small acceptance gothic letter under crown. Left side of case serial number 7706 above L as well as further on thread in italics as well as 88. Magazine box with breech cover and screws with serial number not matching the serial number of the weapon as well as military acceptances. Nicely preserved stock with clearly visible military acceptance marks on the butt plate. Matching-numbered breech with various acceptances and concave recessed safety wing. Matching numbered upper ring with troop stamp 72.R.7.140. Original bluing almost completely preserved. Barrel jacket with tool marks. Case and breech polished. Weapon in nice overall condition, very rare 88/05, which was not delivered to Turkey, but served with German troops. Acquisition certificate required! Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License required Please note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding. All guns are antique firearms as described

Guns Arms Armour Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Ausland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Garant Modell M1 Kaliber .30-06 Springfield, Seriennummer 334750, nummerngleich. Gewehr Garant Modell M1 aus Springfield Armory in sehr schönem, nicht Arsenalüberholter original Zustand. Gehäuseoberseite U.S. RIFLE CAL. .30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY sowie Seriennummer. Verschlussdeckel mit Beschaffungsnummer. Waffe in original Phosphatierung, nicht überarbeitet. Schaft ohne Dellen in schönem Zustand. Erwerbscheinpflichtig! Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Ausland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr Garant Modell M1 Kaliber .30-06 Springfield, Seriennummer 334750, nummerngleich. Rifle Garant Model M1 from Springfield Armory in very nice non arsenal refurbished original condition. Case top U.S. RIFLE CAL. .30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY and serial number. Breech cover with procurement number. Weapon in original phosphate finish, not refinished. Stock without dents in nice condition. Acquisition certificate required! Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License required Please note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding. All guns are antique firearms as described

Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Ausland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr VZ23/24 Kaliber 8x57 IS, Seriennummer O3587.Gewehr VZ23/24 Kaliber 8x57 IS, Seriennummer O3587. Gewehr VZ23/24 der tschechischen Armee in gutem Zustand ein Modell 23 aus dem Jahre 1924. Nach der Okkupationen der deutschen Truppen durch diese übernommen. Gehäuseoberseite CSZAVODYNA darunter VY ROBUZBRANI BRNO. Rechte Gehäuseseite tschechischer Löwe im Kreis. Linke Seite E tschechischer Löwe im Kreis 24 darunter Seriennummer O3587. Bei der Übernahme durch die deutschen Truppen wurden die Anbauteile, wie Oberring, Unterring, Visierschieber, Schlosshalter mit Seriennummer versehen und seitliche Riemenbefestigung am Kolbenhals entfernt. Im Kolbenhals die Bohrung verpfropft. Der Schaft weisst an der rechten Waffenseite eine Stempelplatte alter Art auf mit tschechischem Truppenstempel 4ZN darunter 45. An der linken Kolbenseite befindet sich zusätzlich die Seriennummer, wie auch an der Schaftkappe. Der Verschluss stellt sich ein Nummerngleicher VZ24 Verschluss da. Eine äusserst selten anzutreffende Waffe in schönem Gesamtzustand. Erwerbscheinpflichtig!Militärische Ordonanzwaffen Ausland - Langwaffen (militärisch) : Gewehr VZ23/24 Kaliber 8x57 IS, Seriennummer O3587. Rifle VZ23/24 caliber 8x57 IS, serial number O3587. Rifle VZ23/24 of the Czech Army in good condition a model 23 from 1924. Taken over by German troops after the occupations. Top of case CSZAVODYNA under it VY ROBUZBRANI BRNO. Right side of case Czech lion in circle. Left side E Czech lion in circle 24 below it serial number O3587. When German troops took over, the attachments, such as upper ring, lower ring, sight slide, lock holder were serial numbered and side strap attachment on the neck of the piston was removed. In the butt neck the bore is grafted. The stock has an old style stamp plate on the right side of the gun with Czech troop stamp 4ZN under it 45. On the left side of the butt there is also the serial number, as well as on the butt plate. The breech is an identical numbered VZ24 breech. An extremely rare weapon in nice overall condition. Acquisition certificate required!Erlaubnispflichtige Schusswaffe / License requiredPlease note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding.All guns are antique firearms as described

A Second War ‘Battle of Cape Matapan’ D.S.C. group of nine awarded to Lieutenant G. E. Allen, Royal Navy, Gunnery Officer in H.M.S. Warspite during the battle of Calabria in July 1940 when the ship achieved one of the longest range gunnery hits from a moving ship to a moving target in history, hitting Giulio Cesare at a range of approximately 24 km; and also in the same battleship at the battle of Cape Matapan in March 1941 when he was decorated for his ‘efficiency and successful results’ obtained by the ship during the action, three Italian cruisers and two destroyers being sunk Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated 1942 and additionally engraved ‘Lieut. G. E. Allen R.N.’; 1914-15 Star (J.12853. G. E. Allen. A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.12853 G. E. Allen. P.O. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals, mounted for display together with a ‘Portsmouth Port Rifle and Revolver Meeting’ prize medal with ribbon bar inscribed ‘General’s Cup’, nearly very fine (10) £2,600-£3,000 --- One D.S.O., two D.S.Cs. and one Bar, and 20 D.S.Ms. awarded for the battle of Cape Matapan. D.S.C. London Gazette 3 February 1942: ‘For bravery and enterprise in the Battle of Cape Matapan.’ The recommendation for the Immediate award of the D.S.C. states: ‘Commissioned Gunner George Enos Allen. Battle of Cape Matapan. As officer in charge of the 15” Transmitting Station, Mr Allen contributed very materially to the Gunnery efficiency and successful results obtained by H.M.S. “Warspite” during the action. Mr Allen has been in charge of the 15” T.S. during the action off Calabria and for three bombardments of shore positions, in all of which he has performed most valuable service.’ George Enos Allen was born at Deptford, London, on 14 September 1894, and joined the Navy directly from school on 24 July 1911, as a Boy 2nd Class in H.M.S. Ganges II. He joined the Gunnery branch and advanced through the rates to become Petty Officer by the end of the Great War, having served throughout the war aboard H.M.S. Emperor of India from October 1914. He passed for Gunner in January 1919 and was promoted to Acting Gunner and transferred to the Officers’ Section on 1 July 1923 and appointed to Excellent. His ability as a gunner is noted throughout by his various Captain’s reports with frequent ‘Above Average’, and ‘Has outstanding technical ability and is of great value to the (G) Dept., but he is not naturally good at imparting his wide knowledge to others. Has exceptional ability and experience of Fire Control - Capt. Crutchley.’ Allen was promoted to Commissioned Gunner on 1 July 1923, and qualified as a ‘Dagger Gunner’ in November 1925, giving him a particular emphasis on director control identified by a dagger suffix to his rank title in the Navy List. In this rank he joined the battleship Warspite under Captain Victor Crutchley in December 1936, whilst she was undergoing a comprehensive refit which included a new fire control system and the addition of two Fairy Swordfish float-planes. Warspite took a very active part in the battles of Narvik in 1940, the gunnery proving to be exceptionally effective. Battle of Calabria Moving to the Mediterranean, now under the overall command of Admiral ‘A.B.C.’ Cunningham, the fleet engaged the Italian fleet at the battle of Calabria on 9 July 1940. During the battle Warspite achieved one of the longest range gunnery hits from a moving ship to a moving target in history, hitting Giulio Cesare at a range of approximately 24 km (26,000 yd), the other being a shot from Scharnhorst which hit Glorious at approximately the same distance in June 1940. Captain Douglas Fisher noted of Allen, ‘An extremely able officer with exceptional technical knowledge who has carried out his duty as officer in charge of Warspite’s 15in. T.S. with marked ability’, recognition, if any were needed, of his success in this action. Battle of Cape Matapan On 27 March 1941, Admiral Cunningham took his fleet to sea, flying his flag in Warspite, to intercept the Italian fleet which had sailed to intercept Allied convoys between Egypt and Greece, in an attempt to support the German invasion of the Balkans. On 28 March the British cruisers encountered the Italian fleet and were forced to turn away by the heavy guns of Vittorio Veneto. To save his cruisers Cunningham ordered an air strike, prompting the Italians to retreat. Subsequent air attacks damaged the battleship and the cruiser Pola, slowing the former and crippling the latter. Vittorio Veneto escaped to the west as dusk fell, but the British pursued through the night, first detecting Pola on radar and then two of her sister ships. Warspite, Valiant, and Barham closed on the unsuspecting Italian ships and, aided by searchlights, destroyed the heavy cruisers Fiume and Zara, and two destroyers at point blank range. Pola was also sunk once her crew had been taken off. Having established by aerial reconnaissance that the rest of the Italian fleet had escaped, Warspite returned to Alexandria on 29 March, surviving air attacks without suffering any casualties. The Battle of Cape Matapan had a paralysing effect on the Italian fleet, providing the Royal Navy with an opportunity to tighten its grip on the Mediterranean theatre. Allen left Warspite in April 1941 and was promoted to Lieutenant (G) on 12 November 1941, receiving his well-earned D.S.C. early in the following year. He spent the remainder of the war on the Staff of Excellent, employed on ‘Dagger’ duties as a gunnery instructor and was placed on the Retired List in February 1948. Sold with copied record of service and recommendation for D.S.C.

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1866 (630 Sergt. Jas. Bearup, 43rd Lt. Inftry.) contact marks, about very fine £400-£500 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- James Bearup was born in the Parish of St George in the East, London, and attested for the 64th Regiment at Rochester, Kent, on 24 June 1850 at the age of 18, a tailor by trade. He served in Persia and India for 11 years 10 months, taking part in the Persian campaign and the Indian Mutiny. He volunteered to the 43rd Light Infantry in February 1861 and served with that regiment in the New Zealand Wars of 1863-66, being was present at the actions at Gate Pa (29 April 1864) and Te Ranga (21 June 1864), and one skirmish at Taranaki. He was afterwards transferred to the 1st Administrative Battalion, West York Rifle Volunteers in April 1868 and was finally discharged 12 July 1870, then being ‘in possession of medal and clasp for Persian campaign, medal for Indian Mutiny & medal for New Zealand.’ Sold with copied discharge papers and a detailed biography of his military service.

Pair: Sergeant W. Gregor, 70th Regiment New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1865 (601. Corpl. Wm. Greyor (sic), 70th Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (601. Sergt. W. Gregor, 70th Foot) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise good fine or better (2) £500-£600 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- William Gregor was born in the Parish of Calne, Wiltshire, and attested for the 70th Regiment at Liverpool on 8 May 1859, aged 18, carver by trade. He departed for New Zealand in April 1861 and arrived there in July, but it was not until the outbreak of the Waikato war in 1863 that he saw his first actions - at Koheroa on 17 July 1863, and the attack on Pukekohe Stockade on 14 September 1863. After a further two years of campaigning, and some minor skirmishes in New Zealand, Gregor arrived back in England in April 1866, serving in England and Ireland until October 1871, at which time the regiment was ordered to India. After an uneventful period of 6 years and 5 months’ service as a Sergeant in India, Gregor arrived home at Kingston-on-Thames in March 1878, where he was then engaged in administrative and regimental duties, particularly as a drill instructor for recruits. In this same year he received his L.S. & G.C. medal from the Officer Commanding the Depot at Kingston. In April 1878 he was appointed Colour Sergeant, and the following year was appointed as a sergeant instructor to the 1st Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers. He was discharged from the 70th at Kingston-on-Thames on 24 August 1880, and immediately appointed to the permanent staff of the 1st Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers as Sergeant Instructor. He retired in the rank of Staff Sergeant circa 1903, and died on 16 October 1911, aged 69. Sold with copied discharge papers and a detailed biography of his military service.

Pair: Private E. S. Goddard, Suffolk Regiment 1914 Star (3-8074 Pte E. S. Goddard. 2/Suff: R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (3-8074 Pte. E. S. Goddard. Suff. R.) very fine 1914-15 Star (1593 Pte (A. Sjt) A. H. Goddard. Suff. Yeo.) very fine (3) £100-£140 --- Edward S. Goddard served during the Great War with the Suffolk Regiment in the French theatre of war from 30 August 1914. Albert H. Goddard served during the Great War with the Suffolk Yeomanry in the Egyptian theatre of war from 8 October 1915. He was commissioned Lieutenant in April 1917, and subsequently served with the Rifle Brigade.

A Great War ‘Pilkem July 1915’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Bandsman W. Barrett, Somerset Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6150 Bndsmn: W. Barrett. 1/Som: L.I.); 1914 Star, with clasp (6150 Bndsmn W. Barrett. 1/Som: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (6150 Pte. W. Barrett. Som. L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (6150 Pte. W. Barrett. Som: L.I.) mounted as worn but Star detached, very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in bringing in wounded men from exposed places under heavy rifle, machine-gun and shell fire. Throughout the campaign Bandsman Barrett has displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘S. of Pilkem, 6 July 1915.’ William Barrett served in France as a Bandsman with 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, from 21 August 1914. Sold with ribbon bar and group of four related family medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, in card box of issue addressed to Mr C. N. Barrett, Keyham, Plymouth Devon.

A Great War C.M.G. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. T. Cantan, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, who was killed in action in the front line at Arras on 16 April 1916 The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with short section of neck riband for display purposes; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (Capt. H. T. Cantan. 2/ D. of C.L.I.) engraved naming; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 Cpt. H. T. Cantan. D. of C.L.I.) engraved naming; 1914 Star (Major. H. T. Cantan. D. of Corn: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. H. T. Cantan.); together the related miniature Boer War pair, these mounted as worn, minor enamel damage to the central medallions of the CMG and light contact marks to the Boer War pair, otherwise good very fine and better (6) £2,400-£2,800 --- C.M.G. London Gazette: 23 June 1915. M.I.D. London Gazettes 22 June 1915 and 15 June 1916. Henry Thomas Cantan was born in Kent in 1867 and served in the ranks of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, rising to the rank of Colour Sergeant, prior to being commissioned into the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 18 May 1892. He served as Captain in South Africa during the Boer War, on duty under the Military Governor of Pretoria, and afterwards served commanding a section of 4th Mounted Infantry, where he was present at the Relief of Kimberley and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, including the actions at Paardeberg and Driefontein. The medal roll for the Q.S.A. additionally notes that he also served attached to the South African Constabulary from December 1900 to August 1902. He was taken Prisoner of War on 31 March 1900 at Koornspruit, and was released at Waterval on 6 June 1900. In 1902 he was appointed Superintendent of Gymnasia at the Curragh. Cantan served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 November 1914, and was promoted temporary Lieutenant-Colonel on 16 December 1914, being confirmed in that rank on 1 March 1916. He was killed in action when in command of his battalion, in the front line at Arras, on 16 April 1916, and is buried at Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, France. Sold with copied research including a photographic image of the recipient.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Rifleman B. Croft, 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, for his conspicuous gallantry at Miraumont on 17 February 1917 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9734 Pte. B. Croft. 1/K.R.R.C.); 1914-15 Star (9734 Pte. B. Croft. K.R. Rif: C.); British War and Victory Medals (9734 Pte. B. Croft. K.R. Rif. Co.) mounted as worn, minor contact marks, better than very fine (4) £800-£1,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He single-handed took a machine gun forward and opened fire on the enemy, thereby greatly assisting in repelling an enemy attack.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘South of Miraumont, 17 February 1917.’ Bertram Croft attested for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 20 December 1914. Sold with some copied research including a copy of the 1st Battalion K.R.R.C. Report on the action at Miraumont between 17 and 19 February 1917.

Family Group: Four: Warrant Officer Class II F. R. West, 9th Lancers 1914 Star, with clasp (1087 Sjt. F. R. West. 9/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (L-1087 Sjt. F. West. 9-Lrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (311892 W.O. Cl. II. F. R. West. 9-Lrs.) mounted as worn, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (Sergt. G. West. E. I. Ry. Volr. Rifle Corps.) engraved naming, good very fine (5) £260-£300 --- Frederick R. West was born at Ranikett, India, and attested for service in the 9th Lancers at Hounslow in 1908 at the age of 20. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 August 1914, and following the Great War he was re-numbered 311893. He was discharged ‘time expired’ as Staff Sergeant Major at Canterbury on 25 December 1929, his conduct being described as exemplary. Sold with an empty Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Tin; and a 9th Lancers Old Comrades Association lapel badge in gilt and enamel.

Four: Colour Sergeant W. A. Chamberlain, 13th (County of London) Battalion (Princess Louise’s Kensington Battalion), London Regiment, late 4th Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps, who was commissioned Temporary Captain in the Scottish Rifles in 1916 1914 Star, with clasp (29 C. Sjt. W. A. Chamberlain. 1/13 Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (29 A/W.O. Cl. II. W. A. Chamberlain. 13-Lond. R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (29 C. Sjt. W. A. Chamberlain. 13 Lond: Regt.) nearly extremely fine (4) £360-£440 --- William Angel Chamberlain was born at Hammersmith in 1880. He attested for service in 13th (County of London) Battalion (Princess Louise’s Kensington Battalion), London Regiment at Kensington on 2 April 1908, at the age of 27, declaring prior service with the 4th Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps, and served with the Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 3 November 1914. He was wounded in action by gun shot to the left leg in May 1915 and was evacuated to England, his home address being at Elgin Crescent, North Kensington. He was discharged in 1916 ‘on termination of his period of engagement’. Chamberlain was subsequently commissioned Captain in the 20th Battalion, Scottish Rifles, on 15 December 1916, for home service, and was appointed to the 16th Scottish Rifles (Transport Workers Battalion) to be a Courts Martial Officer on 29 August 1919. He relinquished his commission on 6 January 1920, and died at Battersea in October 1952. Sold with a 4th Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps bronze fob medal in gilt embossed fitted case, dated 1905; two additional named and hallmarked silver prize fob medals, one dated 1895-6 and another dated 1901-1902; two named sterling silver hallmarked crested shield badges, one for ‘Territorial Course No. 29’, the other for ‘Regular Soldiers Course 1913’; also with a cased un-attributed gilt metal and enamel pin back ‘Stewards Badge’ with pendant ribbon; St. John Ambulance, attendance at training fob, named to reverse ‘A. 58451 W. A. Chamberlain’; and an almost empty Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Tin, with Christmas Card and ‘Best Wishes’ card.

Three: Sergeant D. Jones, Imperial Yeomanry, later Welsh Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Cape Colony, Transvaal, clasps mounted in this order with unofficial rivets between SA02 and CC clasps (25462 Pte D. Jones. 31st. Coy. Imp: Yeo:); British War and Victory Medals (1031 Sjt. D. Jones. Welsh R.); together with a Montgomeryshire Imperial Yeomanry Tribute Medal 1901, 38mm, bronze, the obverse featuring the arms of Montgomeryshire, ‘Montgomeryshire Imperial Yeomanry’ around, the reverse featuring a mounted trooper with a soldier knelt firing a rifle at his side, ‘South African Campaign 1901’ around, unnamed, with ring suspension, minor edge bruising, generally very fine and better (4) £300-£400 --- D. Jones attested for the Imperial Yeomanry and served with the 31st (Montgomeryshire) Company, 9th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa during the Boer War.

Pair: Fusilier K. P. Meade, Royal Fusiliers Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (22575008 Fus. K. P. Meade. R.F.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display, nearly extremely fine (2) £100-£140 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- K. P. Meade attested for the Royal Fusiliers and served in Korea as a Radio Operator with the Company Commander's group during Operation Pimlico on 25 November 1952, in which the Company suffered 22 killed or missing, and 21 wounded, and were awarded one Distinguished Conduct Medal, one Military Medal, and three Mentions in Despatches. Interestingly, Meade was the only man in “D” Company armed with a rifle. Sold with a copy of the Order of Battle where Meade is identified as the Radio Operator of the Company Commander, Major Chard; and a full account of the Royal Fusiliers part in Operation Pimlico.

Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (Sergeant R. Clarke, Mount Forest Rifle Coy.) Canadian-style impressed naming, toned, nearly extremely fine £240-£280 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- 23 medals issued to this unit. Sergeant Clarke is confirmed on the ‘Late’ roll, issued 20 June 1913.

A Naval Good Shooting Medal group of seven awarded to Lieutenant C. E. Bounton, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (Gnr. C. E. Bounton. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Gnr C. E. Bounton. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals; Naval Good Shooting Medal, G.V.R. (190817 C. E. Bounton, P.O. 1Cl., H.M.S. Neptune. 1911. 12 In. B.L.) mounted as worn, good very fine (7) £800-£1,000 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 15 August 1915 (Vice Admiral John de Robeck’s despatch for the Gallipoli landings). Charles Edward Bounton was born at Alverstoke, Hampshire, on 23 April 1881. He joined the Royal Navy in September 1896 as a Boy Seaman and on reaching the age of 18 years he engaged for 12 years’ service. At that time he was 5 feet 4 inches tall with brown hair, light blue eyes and a fresh complexion, and had a toe missing from his left foot. In the early years of his service he was in the battleship Resolution in the Channel Fleet (1898-1900), the armoured cruiser Aboukir (1902-04) and the battleship Barfleur (1905-07). He also attended courses at Excellent, the gunnery training institution at Whale Island, near Portsmouth. His character was consistently rated as ‘Very Good’ and he achieved steady promotion, being rated Able Seaman in 1905, Leading Seaman in 1907, and Petty Officer in 1908. In January 1911 he was appointed to the dreadnought battleship Neptune at the beginning of her first commission. Laid down at Portsmouth in January 1909, she displaced 19,900 tons and had a main armament of ten 12-inch guns. In 1911 Bounton was awarded the Naval Good Shooting medal for his excellence with the 12-inch guns aboard H.M.S. Neptune in the Fleet Gunnery Competition of that year. In March 1911 Bounton was promoted to Gunner, a Warrant Officer rank, and then appointed to the cruiser Furious. His commanding officer reported on him favourably: ‘Physical qualities VG. A zealous officer who performs well.” He subsequently served in Melpomone and then in destroyers before being appointed to the staff of Excellent in May 1914. In December 1914 Bounton was appointed Gunner in H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, thus becoming the Warrant Officer charged with care of all the weapons, magazines, shell-rooms and naval ordnance stores of the most modern and powerful capital ship in the Royal Navy. Queen Elizabeth arrived in the Dardanelles on 19 February 1915 and played an active part in the harassment of the Turks and in supporting the landings on the Gallipoli peninsula. However, as a result of the sinking of H.M.S. Goliath in May 1915, it was decided that the risk of losing one of our finest ships was too great and she was withdrawn home to Scapa Flow at the end of May. In March 1916 Bounton was transferred to P26, a patrol boat. These small vessels were used for patrol and escort work, and were armed with one 4-inch gun, two torpedo tubes and depth charges. Bounton’s commanding officer commented, ‘This officer appears to be wasted in a small ship as he has thorough knowledge of big guns and Director firing.’ He was transferred to the monitor Marshal Soult in February 1917, part of the Dover Patrol deployed to bombard submarine bases and other German defence facilities in occupied Belgium. In October 1918 his commanding officer assessed him as ‘Above Average,’ observing ‘Has carried out with success the duties of Director Officer during many engagements with German batteries and vessels on the Belgian coast. He has kept sea-watch and has proved a good Instructional Gunner. Specially recommended for advancement to Lieutenant.’ From January 1919 to May 1921 Bounton was on the staff of Excellent, in charge of the rifle range. Having previously distinguished himself at the 12 inch guns he then demonstrated his versatility as ‘an exceptional rifle and pistol shot.’ In this and subsequent postings to Excellent (1923-25 and 1928-31) he was also described as an exceptional instructor, especially in bringing along the young seamen, zealous and reliable, and physically fit. During this time he was promoted to Commissioned Gunner in 1921 and to Lieutenant in 1927. Other post-war appointments included the battleship Thunderer, a sea-going training ship for cadets (1921-23), an attachment to the Royal Australian Navy (1925-27) and the battle-cruiser Tiger (1927-28). He retired to his pension in 1931. Bounton returned to service in September 1939 and served first at Eaglet, the shore base at Liverpool, then at Excellent, and Boscawen, the depot ship at Portland. He reverted to the retired list in May 1945. Sold with full research including a number of contemporary post cards of H.M.S. Neptune and Queen Elizabeth.

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (1187. Sergt. F. Orchard. 7th Co. C & T.C.) contact marks and polished, therefore good fine or better £100-£140 --- The following details were published in the Journal of the Royal Army Service Corps in 1936, upon Mr Orchard joining the Regimental Association at Portsmouth (No. 1 Branch): ‘Mr Orchard is still quite active and looks much younger than his actual age. He was born at Hoxton in 1855, and joined the Commissariat and Transport Corps on 12th December, 1874, as a butcher, his regimental number being 1187C. He served 11 years 159 days in the Corps, and purchased his discharge in May 1886, while holding the rank of Sergeant. During his service with the Corps, Sergt. Orchard was stationed at Aldershot for five years, and in Dublin three and a half years, during which time the Irish boycott riots took place. He was also stationed in Edinburgh for two years. He served in the Egyptian campaign of 1885, and saw much service in General Sir J. McNiell’s zareba campaign from Suakin. In November 1887, he joined the East Surrey Militia, from which he purchased his discharge in April 1889. He could not, however, keep away from soldiering, so he joined the Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1890 and served with them until 1900. At the age of 46 he joined the Duke of Cambridge’s Own 21st Coy., Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry, and proceeded to South Africa in January 1901, being invalided home in March 1902. In 1906 he went to Canada, where he joined the Imperial Army and Navy Veteran’s Corps, in which he served for twenty years. He volunteered for service in the Great War, although he was then 60 years of age. He was accepted, but, being unable to pay his fare home, was enrolled for Imperial Defence in Canada. He returned to England in November 1934. Mr Orchard possesses the Egyptian Medal and Star with clasp “Suakin 1885,” and the South African Queen’s and King’s Medals with several clasps.’ Sold with copied extract as above and medal roll extract for Suakin.

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (Hy. Bryan Drumr. 22nd. Co. R.M.L.I. 21 Yrs.) traces of possibly having been held in a circular mount, with replacement narrow suspension bar (having originally received a wide suspension medal), good very fine £240-£280 --- Recorded in The Naval Long Service Medals by Captain K. J. Douglas-Morris as receiving a wide suspension Medal in April 1873. Henry Bryan was born in Lyllington, near Leamington, Warwickshire, on 9 December 1831 and attested for the Royal Marines at Gosport, Hampshire, on 9 September 1857, declaring 7 years and 158 days’ previous service in the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (and is recorded as having received the Crimea Medal and Turkish Medal). Appointed a Drummer on 11 September 1857, he was discharged on 6 June 1871, after 21 years and 64 days’ service, of which his entire service as a Royal Marine had been ashore with the 22nd Company. Sold with copied record of service and other research.

The (King’s Own) 2nd Staffordshire (Light Infantry) Militia Officer’s Shako Plate 1855-61. A standard example, comprising silvered crowned seven pointed star with gilt title belt ‘Kings Own 2nd Staffordshire Militia’ to the centre the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, below a rifle bugle with Staffordshire Knot, two loops to the rear, very good condition £360-£440

1st Staffordshire Volunteer Rifle Corps Officer’s Pouch Belt Plate. A Hallmarked Silver example, hallmarks for Birmingham 1868, retailed by Jennings & Co., bolts removed and buckle fitting to the rear; together with a Shako Plate, crowned rifle bugle with Staffordshire Knot to the centre, two loops to the rear, good condition (2) £160-£200

Staffordshire Volunteer Rifle Volunteer Shooting Badges. A small selection, comprising three embroidered badges; two silver badges; and two bronze badges, some damage to the cloth items, otherwise good condition (7) £40-£50

Staffordshire Volunteer Rifle Volunteer Shooting Items. A small selection including two Bisley shooting Medals, one inscribed Pte. Dibby 1st S. Staffs; and two other examples, good condition (4) £80-£100

A Rifle Volunteers Presentation Sword by Robert Mole, Birmingham. The 83cm blade with ornate scrolled foliage, sun burst design and VR cypher, etched ‘Presented to Serjeant Major Griffiths by the Officer’s, Non Commissioned Officer’s and Men of the No 1 Company on his promotion to the rank of Regimental Serjeant Major in in recognition of services rendered by him for many years as Colour Serjeant of the company, 22nd April 1876’, basket hilt with wired leather grip, together with scabbard with ornate oak leafed design, slight pitting and service wear overall, otherwise good condition £300-£400 --- Sold with copied research. This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.

Two books on Purdey by Donald Dallas James Purdey & Sons Gun & Rifle Makers Two Hundred Years of Excellence 2013 and Purdey Gun & Rifle Makers The Definitive History 2009, both Quiller Press and hardcover. 

Three gun related books The British Sporting Gun and Rifle Pursuit of Perfection 1850-1900 signed by Donald Dallas 2008, The Royal Gunroom at Sandringham signed by David Baker and The Sporting Rifle A User's Handbook 5th Edition by Robin Marshall-Ball 2009, all Quiller Press and hardback. 

Four gun related books David McKay Brown Scotland's Gun and Rifle Manufacturer signed 2011, Charles Gordon Magnificent Madness signed limited edition 23/500 by Donald Dallas 2009, The Greener Story The History of The Greener Gunmakers and Their Guns signed by Graham Greener 2000 and The Shooting Field with Holland & Holland Raised and Enlarged Edition by Peter King 2003, all Quiller Press and hardback. 

Five gun related books comprising American & British 410 Shotguns Ronald S Gabriel, Hammer Guns, Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot and The British Boxlock Gun & Rifle Diggory Hadoke and Modern Sporting Guns Christopher Austyn. 

Six sniper rifle related books comprising two Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle Backbone of the Wehrmacht Volume II Richard D Law, The German Sniper 1914-1945 Peter R Senich, The British Sniper British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983 Ian Skennerton,  An Armourer's Perspective .303 No.4 (T) Sniper Rifle and the Holland & Holland Connection and The Complete Book of US Sniping Peter R Senich. 

Twelve rifle related books comprising The Sporting Rifle, The Book of Rifles, The Classic British Rook & Rabbit Rifle, Classic Sporting Rifles, The Drilling, The Express Rifle, British Single Shot Rifles, The Martini-Henry Rifle, Martini-Henry .450 Rifles & Carbine and The Lee-Enfield Rifle. 

Ten shotgun and rifle cartridge re-loading and cartridge tool books Comprising Cartridge Tools D J Baker, Cartridges of the World, The Birmingham Cartridge Manufacturers, British Cartridge Manufacturers, Eley Cartridges, Military Cartridge Headstamps and Shooting Times Guide to Cartridge Loading. 

Thirty gun, gunsmith and shooting related books including Modern Sporting Guns, The Complete Black Powder Handbook, Gunsmithing at Home, Muzzleloader's Guide, Antique Guns, The Book of Guns & Gunsmiths, Guns And Gunmaking Tools Of Southern Appalachia, The Illustrated Book of Pistols, Gunsmith Kinks, The Sporting Rifle in Britain (signed) etc. 

Twenty-two shooting related books including Experts on Guns and Shooting, The Complete Shot, Instructions to Young Sportsmen, Driven Game Shooting, A History of Marksmanship, The Complete Book of Shooting, The Guinness Guide to Field Sports, Shooting Made Easy, Shooting Pigeons, Shooting Woodpigeon, Rifle Shooting as a Sport etc. 

Seven various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Akah. 

Eight various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Bisley. 

Eleven various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Franzen, Weihrauch, HSF and Sportsmarketing. 

Six various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Browning. 

Seven various shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Laser Sport. 

Seven various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Sportsmarketing. 

Seven various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Sako, X3M1 and HSF. 

Twelve various padded shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Pointer. 

Four padded shotgun or rifle slips including Sabre, Aller and Buffalo River. 

Seven various leather and faux leather shotgun, rifle or air rifle slips including Hawk Best. 

Eight canvas military and similar rifle slips and revolver holsters including Diana, some with military markings. 

A pair of Ray Ward Gunsmith Knightsbridge, London canvas and leather shotgun or rifle slips. 

Guardian Luxian padded leather double shotgun or rifle slip, 140cm long. 

Guardian Luxian padded leather double shotgun or rifle slip, 140cm long, unused in original box with tags. 

Cannae double shotgun or rifle carry case with shoulder strap and external pockets.

Gun Guard padded hard double rifle or shotgun carry case, 131x36x11cm. 

Two shotgun or rifle hard padded carry or flight cases HSF and DoskoSport, largest 136x32x13cm. 

Two shotgun or rifle hard padded carry or flight cases Hoppe's Protecto and one other, largest 127x24x10cm. 

Three shotgun or rifle hard padded carry or flight cases including Huglu, largest 110x24x9cm. 

Nine shotgun and rifle cartridge bags and belts including vintage leather examples. 

A collection of shotgun or rifle accessories comprising two gun slips, leather cartridge bag, cartridge belt and Parker-Hale cleaning kit. 

Two rifle cleaning rods Tipton The Deluxe Carbon Fibre 40" .22-26 calibre and Tetra Gun Premium 36" .22 calibre, both unused in original tubes. 

Eleven metal shotgun and rifle cleaning rods. 

Two Fiery Deer Generation 3 rifle, spotting scope or camera tripods with trigger adjustment and camouflage finish, unused in original packaging.