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ref: brw-f&skn89170 Fairburn & Sykes Fighting Knife - 3rd pattern - WW2 War Department issue with broad arrow stamp to crossguard and the date "42" - this issue issued to British Commandos from 1941 to 1945 - sheath stamped with a "W" and has blackened brass chape, one of the examples not originally fitted with 4 leather tabs Grip pommel mould marked '2', these numbers 1-4 refer to one of the four manufacturers of this type of knife during WW2:- Perry Barr Metal Co of Birmingham:- Walsall Die Cast Ltd H.J. Maybrey of New Cross South London Wolverhampton Die Casting Co Very good condition [917C2.8P51.1] Blade Length: 7ins (17.5cm) Overall length: 11.8ins (30cm) |
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ref: brw-f&skn10-ac Fairburn & Sykes Fighting Knife - 3rd pattern - this pattern was issued to British Commandos from 1941 to 1945 - sheath has brass chape - Grip pommel mould marked '4' and the crossguard marked "William Rodgers Sheffield" Good condition some of the original black finish still in evidence and most of the cross graining [BcRC.EdPAAd] Blade Length: 7ins (17.5cm) Overall length: 11.8ins (30cm) |
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ref: brw-f&skn11-ac Fairburn & Sykes Fighting Knife - 3rd pattern - this pattern was issued to British Commandos from 1941 to 1945 - sheath has War Department stamp and brass chape - Grip pommel mould marked '2' these numbers 1-4 refer to one of the four manufacturers of this type of knife during WW2:- Perry Barr Metal Co of Birmingham:- Walsall Die Cast Ltd H.J. Maybrey of New Cross South London Wolverhampton Die Casting Co Excellent condition most of the original black finish and cross graining remaining [AC-C2-P1.5] Blade Length: 7ins (17.5cm) Overall length: 11.8ins (30cm) |
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ref: br-commandoknife3f-0916 Fairburn & Sykes Fighting Knife - 3rd pattern - Late WW2 issue - this issue issued to British Commandos from 1941 to 1945 - ring grip marked '2', these numbers 1-4 refer to one of the four manufacturers of this type of knife during WW2:- Perry Barr Metal Co of Birmingham Walsall Die Cast Ltd H.J. Maybrey of New Cross South London Wolverhampton Die Casting Co Exceptional condition - retains almost all of the original blacking to the blade Blade Length: 7ins (17.5cm) Overall length: 11.8ins (30cm) |
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ref: brw-f&skn69120 Fairburn & Sykes Fighting Knife - 2nd pattern - early WW2 issue - this issue issued to British Commandos from 1941 to 194** - Very good condition - retains almost all of the original blacking to the blade Blade Length: 17.5cm Overall length: 32.5cm |
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ref: brw-mach29111 WW2 British Army Jungle Machette - dated 1941 maker's stamp "BLG" - War Department stamp - Blade stamped but difficult to make out the entire words - Composition grips held by 5 copper rivets - leather scabbard complete, undamaged used and aged condition [9111c5G.Ec] Blade Length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) Overall length: 20.5ins (52.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-casexx1-ac Case xx Knife WW2 era - Blade marked "Case XX" - Ebony grip - Brass cross-guard - original issue, brown leather, unmarked sheath Excellent overall condition - mint blade with original factory finish - grip free from damage and cracks [AC-D7.5] Blade Length: 9.25ins (23.5cm) Overall length: 15.25ins (39cm) |
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ref: brw-casexx2-ac WW2 Case xx Knife United States Marine Corps personalised - Blade marked "Case XX" - Brass cross-guard - original issue, brown leather, machete style sheath with "N" monogram to the obverse and Marine Corps serviceman number "804373" to reverse - Tropical wood grip - this knife was originally sourced from a veteran who served in the pacific Excellent used condition - blade in original undamaged condition - grip free from damage and cracks [AC-D7.5-P20] Blade Length: 10ins (25cm) Overall length: 17ins (43cm) |
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ref: brw-kbar-ac WW2 (Early) KA-Bar Knife with double tang - United States - Blade marked with manufacturer's mark "Western" and "PAT'D1" - Steel cross-guard - original issue, brown leather sheath - leather grips with lovely patina Excellent used condition - blade in original undamaged condition with most of the original Black finish remaining - Leather grips in great condition and free from damage - leather sheath retainer is missing one half of the metal popper otherwise in good condition [AC-G.EdL] Blade Length: 8ins (20cm) Overall length: 14ins (35.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-qmkn-ac WW2 (Early) Quatermaster's Knife - United States - Blade marked with manufacturer's mark "Cattaraugus" and "225Q (Q for Quartermaster's)" Blade is thicker and more robust to facilitate the opening of crates etc without damage to the knife - leather grip with lovely patina heavy duty milled end to pommel - Steel cross-guard - brown leather sheath that has been personalised Excellent used condition - blade in original undamaged condition - Leather grip in good condition and free from damage - leather sheath has been personalised but otherwise in good used condition [AC-G.Ed] Blade Length: 6ins (15.7cm) Overall length: 11.75ins (30.5cm) |
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ref: brw-uskn39120 Original WW2 US Navy MK2 Fighting Knife - with correct grey/blue Scabbard made by "B.M. & Co." Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) - Early Compressed Leather Grip - Crossguard stamped "KA BAF USN MK2" - grey/blue Fibre Scabbard has the early 'holed' tip - webbing frog complete with belt loop with retaining strap, brass stud and steel belt bar. Outstanding, undamaged, original condition, retaining all of the original finish to the blade. Blade Length: 17cm Overall length: 34cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-usnavykn4-ac Original early blade stamped WW2 US Navy MK2 Fighting Knife - maker Camillus of New York - with correct grey/blue Scabbard made by "B.M. & Co." Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) - Early Compressed Leather Grip - Blade stamped "Camillus.N.Y. USN MARK2" - grey/blue Fibre Scabbard has the early 'holed' tip - webbing frog complete with belt loop with retaining strap, brass stud Undamaged, original used condition, retaining most of the original black finish to the blade. [AC-G.Ed] Blade Length: 17cm Overall length: 34cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-usnavykn6-ac Original WW2 US Navy MK2 Fighting Knife - maker "KA-BAR" - with correct grey/blue Scabbard made by "B.M. & Co." Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) - Compressed Leather Grip - Cross guard stamped "KA-BAR USN MK2" - grey/blue Fibre Scabbard has the early 'holed' tip - webbing frog complete with belt loop with retaining strap, brass stud Excellent original condition, retaining the majority of the original black finish to the blade - leather grip in excellent condition. [AC-G.Ed] Blade Length: 17cm Overall length: 34cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-usnavykn5-ac Original WW2 US Navy MK2 Fighting Knife - maker Camillus of New York - with correct grey/blue Scabbard made by "B.M. & Co." Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) - Compressed Leather Grip - Cross guard stamped "Camillus.N.Y. USN MARK2" - grey/blue Fibre Scabbard has the early 'holed' tip and its original leather leg thong - webbing frog complete with belt loop with retaining strap, brass stud Immaculate original condition, retaining all of the original black finish to the blade - leather grip in mint condition. [G.Ed/A.EEc] Blade Length: 17cm Overall length: 34cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-usnavykn29170 Original WW2 US Navy MKII 1st Type Fighting Knife - maker Camillus of New York - extremely rare threaded pommel, very few were in circulation as the War Dept soon opted for pleaned tangs to secure the grip rather than threaded, and Camillus themselves changed to marking the crossguard with their name as opposed to the blade - Correct Leather Sheath stamped "U.S.N." and the owner has scribed his name "Robinson" - Early Compressed Leather Grip - Scabbard has the early 'holed' tip Outstanding, undamaged, original condition, retaining most of the original finish to the blade. Blade Length: 17cm Overall length: 33.5cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-m3kna-ac WW2 M3 fighting Knife - United States - Steel cross guard marked with manufacturer's mark "Imperial" and "US M3" - leather grip - pommel armoury marked with a grenade for the Pittsburg armoury - Green composite sheath with steel throat maked "US M8 B.M. CO" (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) canvas has a stamped marking difficult to make out possibly "C 27" Superb exceptional condition - blade all original and undamaged retaining all of it's original black finish - Leather grip in good condition and free from damage - sheath in excellent undamaged condition [AC-G.Ed] Blade Length: 6.75ins (17.8cm) Overall length: 12.5ins (32.cm) |
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ref: br-usknife1f-0416 Original US M4 Fighting Knife/Bayonet - 1944/45 - with correct M8 A1 Scabbard - made to fit the M1 Carbine - Made by BX BM Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) - Early Compressed Leather Grip - Crossguard stamped "US M4 PALAND" - Frankford Arsenal Ignited Grenade Mark - Pommel stamped with inspection mark "S" and the number 1 - Olive Green Fibre Scabbard has the early 'holed' tip - webbing frog complete with belt loop with retaining strap, brass stud and steel belt bar. Blade Length: 6.5ins (17cm) Overall length: 12ins (31cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-m3knb-ac WW2 M3 fighting Knife - United States - Steel cross guard marked with manufacturer's mark "Camillus" of New York and "US M3" - leather grip - pommel armoury marked with a grenade for the Pittsburg armoury - Green composite sheath with steel throat maked "US M8 B.M. CO" (Beckwith Manufacturing Company) and "v.p.8" embossed on the rear - webbing frog complete with belt loop with retaining strap, brass stud and steel belt bar. Used condition - blade has been sharpened and only traces of the original black finish remain - Leather grip in good used condition and free from damage - sheath in excellent undamaged condition [G.Ed/Fd] Blade Length: 6.5ins (16.5cm) Overall length: 12.5ins (32.cm) |
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We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-usbay29150 Original WW2/WW1 US Remington Bayonet - Blade dated 1917 - Original leather frog dated 1940 made by "LEES (W) Ltd" - Brown/Green Leather Scabbard marked "GF" - Wood Grip Designed to be used with the US M1917 .30 caliber Enfield rifle - Military Arsenal Proof Grenade mark - The US had stockpiles and continued to use these WW1 dated bayonets during WW2, new rifles designed to take them, hence the 1940 dated leather frog - also adopted by British Rreserve and Home Guard Forces during WW2 Outstanding, undamaged, original condition - release mechanism fully functional. Blade Length: 43.2cm Overall length: 59cm |
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ref: br-usafmacf-0516 USAF Survival Knife/Machete dated 1945 with locking, folding blade - stamped E.&C.S. (Broad Arrow) 1945 - with original blade edge protector Blade Length: 10ins (25.5cm) Overall length: 15.65ins (39.5cm) |
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We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate C, within the UK, if required ref: brw-aacaxe8110 Army Air Corps Escape Axe "Elwell" as carried on-board Horsa Gliders for D-Day landings Very good condition - retains almost all of the original blacking to the blade Overall length: 15.75ins (40cm) |
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ref: br-kukri2f-0417 A WW2 Nepalese Gurka SGAK Khukuri (Short Gurka Army Khukuri) - original WW2 canvas field cover - this shorter lighter version was the most popuar form of military Kukri with Gurkas serving with the British and Indian Armies throughout WW2 - most being manufactured post 1929 and like this example the majority do not bear insciptions. Known to have been given by an injured Gurka to Sister Margaret Kelman from Aberdeenshire in the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (95th British General Hospital - formed in Peebles), torpedoed aboard the S.S. Strathallan on the 21st Dec - then stationed in Beni Aknoun near Algiers later in Italy - for photos see 'More Images' Nice used condition Overall Length: 17.5ins (44.4cm) Blade length: 12ins (30.5cm) |
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ref: br-kukri1f-0116 A WW2 Nepalese Gurka SGAK Kukri (Short Gurka Army Kukri) - this shorter lighter version was the most popuar form of military Kukri with Gurkas serving with the British and Indian Armies throughout WW2 most being manufactured post 1929 and like this example the majority do not bear insciptions. The added 'double leather frog' is indicative of this knife seeing active service Good nicely aged condition. Overall Length: 16.7ins (42.3cm) Blade length: 12.2 ins (31.2cm) |
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ref: brw-rafaxe8110 RAF Escape Axe - as carried on-board RAF aircraft - dated 1939 - Air Ministry Mark - Excavated from a crash site in Lincolnshire (thought to be a Wellington from a Polish Squadron - crashed September 1941) - "Patent Number" and "Tested 20000 Volts" Remarkably well preserved considering it was excavated from a crash site Overall length: 15.75ins (40cm) |
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ref: br-mb2f-1116 British Mills Bomb 36M - dated 1940 - Deactivated - originally designed by William Mills in 1915 traces of white paint remaining in crevices (can be seen in our pictures) leaves us to believe this grenade was used as a practice grenade 7sec fuse which was too long and later changed to a 4sec, perhaps why this one ended up as a practice grenade - a throw of 15 Metres could be acheived but the range of its lethal fragments was greater It is a myth that the casing was grooved to aid fragmention it was to aid grip, and in practice it has been demonstrated it not shatter along the segmented lines |
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ref: br-mbomb49111 British Mills Bomb 36M Mk1 - dated 1943 - War Department stamp - Deactivated - traces of the original finish and painted marks still visible Originally designed by William Mills in 1915 the 1942 36M had a 4 second fuse after action in France proved the original 7 second fuse too long - a throw of 15 Metres could be acheived but the range of its lethal fragments was greater - It is a myth that the casing was grooved to aid fragmention it was to aid grip, and in practice it has been demonstrated it did not shatter along the segmented lines Weight when armed: 1lb 11oz (765g) Height: 95.2mm Diameter: 61mm (2.4ins) Filling: Baratol |
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Add postage & packaging, rate B, within the UK, if required ref: brw-holst-ac Original WW2 Bristh Canvas Holster for Webly Revolver - Dated 1942 with broad arrow War Department stamp Original undamaged condition, some fading of colour due to use. [AC-F.Ed] |
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ref: br-no4bayonet2f-0817 WW2 No4 MkII Spike Bayonet, introduced in 1941 to fit Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE rifle - original canvas hanger, nicely dated 1944 Excellent, undamaged original condition Overall Length: 10.65ins (27cm) Blade length: 8ins (20.25cm) |
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We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate B, within the UK, if required ref: brw-mk1bay9110 Early rare WW2 No4 MkI Cruciform Bladed Bayonet, to fit Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE rifle Excellent, undamaged original condition, release mechanism working perfectly Blade Length: 8ins (20.3cm) Overall length: 10.15ins (26cm) |
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ref: ew-enfmk4f-0615 Enfield No4 MkII Bayonet with original canvas hanger Overall Length: 10.65ins (27cm) Blade length: 8ins (20.25cm) |
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We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate B, within the UK, if required ref: brw-mk2bay9110 WW2 No4 MkII Spike Bayonet, introduced in 1941 to fit Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE rifle - original canvas hanger Good, original condition Overall Length: 10.65ins (27cm) Blade length: 8ins (20.25cm) |
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ref: br-lebayonetf-1116 Enfield No4 MkII Bayonet introduced in 1941 - to fit Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE rifle, standard issue to the British Army 1907 to 1957 - excellent undamaged condition Overall Length: 10.65ins (27cm) Blade length: 8ins (20.25cm) |
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Add postage & packaging, rate A, if required ref: ep-leeenfieldslingf-1216 Enfield No4 original period canvas sling - olive green - no identifying marks - brass fittings - nicely aged |
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ref: br-75shellcasef-0317 WW2 75mm M5 Shellcase - dated 1943 - material brass The Allies answer to the German 88mm replacing the inadequate 37mm originally fitted to the 'Honey Tank' famed for having a quarter of the range of the German 88mm and bouncing of the German Panzer's armour. The much more formidable 75mm tank gun, proving lethal to the Panzer III and IV, was initially fitted to the M3 'Grant Tank', later the M4 'Sherman', M24 'Chaffee', and by 1944 the British Cromwell and Churchill tanks. Adapted for use in the B-25H Mitchell bomber as the M5. |
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We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect, or organise shipping themselves Add postage & packaging, rate D, within the UK, if required ref: br-88f-0316 An 88mm brass shellcase made famous by the Germans during WW2 - however this is a Danish example and post war - a surface grey protective film applied Ideal for use as an umbrella/walking stick stand |