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Sub-Machine Guns - 1

Wpn No 170 - 9 mm (Glisenti Italian Carbine 'Villar Perosa' (OVP))
Italy was the first country to adopt a sub-machine gun, it was the 'Villar Perosa' in 1915. The original production had no stock and was mounted in dual sets fired with thumb type triggers. This is a much later model. A stock has been added and it has become a selective fire weapon. Like all other early, Italian sub-machine guns it is chambered for the 9 mm Glisenti ammunition - basically a low powered 9 mm Parabellum cartridge.

Wpn No 171 - 9 mm (Glisenti) Carbine Pietro Beretta Gardona 1918/30
The Beretta Carbine is retarded blow back the same as the 'Villar Perosa' above. It was introduced in 1918 and designed by Tullio Marengoni who designed all the Beretta sub-machine guns until the late 1950s.

Wpn No 172 - 9 mm Parabellum Carbine Beretta M1938/42
sically a simplified Model 38A. The barrel jacket is not used and all Model 38/42s have a fixed firing pin. There are three distinct types of this Model. Models with the fluted barrel are the 38/42. Those similar in appearance but with a smooth barrel are called the 38/43 and another type having a shorter bolt is the 38/44 and is identified by the absence of the recoil spring guide head protruding through the cap on the end of the receiver. The front trigger is for single shot - the rear one for automatic.

Wpn No 173 - .45 inch Thompson Sub-Machine Gun M1928 Al MI
Although the USA was the third country to develop a sub-machine gun, this type of weapon was not adopted by the US until about 1928 when the US Marines used it at Nicaragua, and the Coast Guard against the rum runners during the prohibition period. This Model is a development from the earlier 1921 model by General John T Thompson and the Auto-Ordnance.

Wpn No 174 - .45 inch Gun Sub-Machine M3
The M3 was adopted in December 1942. It had a number of deficiencies which showed up in field service. This was designed so that by changing the barrel and bolt and adding an adaptor to the magazine it could be used with 9 mm Parabellum cartridges. Its deficiencies were rectified in the M3Al.

Wpn No 175 - 9 mm (Mauser) SMG Model 1939
A native designed SMG produced in Hungary in the late 30s and adopted in 1939. It is chambered to use 9 mm Mauser cartridge. The standard model has a one piece stock, a version with a folding wooden butt was produced as the Model 39/A. Both models were produced in limited quantities.

Wpn No 176 - 9 mm (Glisenti) Beretta M1918/30
Variation of the Beretta series. This model is a Blowback operated weapon.

Wpn No 177 - 9 mm Parabellum Carbine Beretta 'Moschetto' M1938A
Beretta produced a modified copy of the Villar Perosa in 1918 called the Beretta Moschetto Automatico or the M1918-30. The 9 mm Parabellum Model 1938A was the first of a series of very well designed finely made weapons which were widely distributed in countries other than ltaly. Reckoned to be one of the finest Italian small arms in service in World War 2.

Wpn No 178 - 9 mm (Bergmann or Bayard Long) Fontbernat M 1938 (Labora)
A Spanish design sub-machine gun, made in limited numbers during the Spanish Civil War. Other than being made out of expensive machined material during a war, and having a push-button type selector the Labora has no unusual or unique features.

Wpn No 179 - 7.62 mm PPSH M1941 (Burp Gun)
All pre-World War 2 and World War 2 Soviet sub-machine guns were chambered for the Soviet 7.62 mm Pistol cartridge Type P. Although the PPSH M1941 and M1943 are still in use in some of the satellites all of these guns are now obsolete in the USSR.

Wpn No 180 - 9 mm Parabellum MP 40 (Erma)
A redesign of the MP38. Over 1,000,000 of these were made from 1940 to 1944. They were manufactured by Steyr, Haenel and Erma with the assistance of a number of sub-contractors.

Sub-Machine Guns - 2

Wpn No 182 - 9 mm Parabellum MP 2811 (Schmeisser Designed)
Further modifications to the MP 181 resulted in the MP 2811 the most important of these being the conversion to Selective Fire and the fitting of a Tangent type rear sight. This weapon was used extensively by the German Police including SS Units, although used by the German Army it was never officially adopted.

Wpn No 183 - 9 mm (Mauser) Steyr Solothurn MOD 1934
Used by the German Army in World War 2 and known as the MP 34. This is a product of German design worked out at Waffenfabrik Solothurn AG, a Swiss plant owned by Rheinmetall of Germany, during the period when the development of German Military Arms was restricted by the Versailles Treaty. The Germans took over the MP 34 when they took over Austria in 1938, the Germans called it the MP 34 (O) - Machinen Pistole 34 Osterreich. It was widely used by German Police, and rear area units. It was also offered commercially.

Wpn No 184 - 9 mm Parabellum MP 38 (ERMA Designed)
The first sub-machine gun to be adopted by the German Army after the MP 181. This weapon was developed by the ERMA WERKE at the request of the German Army. This is often referred to as a Schmeiser but it is doubtful if he had any connection with its design at all. It was, however, produced in some quantities by the Haenel firm of which Schmeiser was General Manager. Used in World War 2.

Wpn No 185 - 30 inch Calibre Carbine US MI
Produced to replace the Pistols in use by non-commissioned officers, special troops, and company grade officers. There were more Carbines produced than any other United States weapon. This series has quite an historical background.

Wpn No 186 - 9 mm Bergman Model 34/1 (Short Barrel)
This German sub-machine gun was the next one to be produced in quantity. This gun, unlike the earlier Bergmans, was not designed by Hugo Schmeisser, the prototypes of this gun were made in Denmark about 1932; production of the weapon in Germany was at the Walther plant in Zella Mehhs, since Bergman did not have production facilities. It was never adopted by the Army, but was exported on a limited scale. It can be recognised by it being a manually operated bolt action. It has two triggers, pressure on the outer one produces semi-automatic fire until the inner trigger is engaged, when the gun will fire automatic. This model was produced in long and short barrel versions.

Wpn No 187 - 9 mm Parabellum Carbine Lanchester (Royal Navy)
Designed by G H Lanchester and manufactured by the Sterling Engineering Company, the firm which developed the L2A3. The design is based on the German MP 28 II (Weapon No 182). The selector lever is positioned differently on this weapon, and this Lanchester has a stud for the attachment of the Mk 1 (Patt 1907) bayonet. This model was introduced in 1941, later in the war a model firing auto only was introduced, this was the Mk lx. The Lanchester was used by the Royal Navy and is now obsolete.

Wpn No 188 - 9 mm Parabellum Carbine Sten Mk III
One of a family of eight models. Unlike other models the barrel of this one is not detachable. The Mk III is probably the most cheaply made of all the Stens.

Wpn No 189 - 9 mm Parabellum Carbine Sten Mk V
The last basic design of the Sten and was the standard Sten until the adoption of the Sterling (Patchett). Later to become the L2A3. The Mk V has a number of features not found on most of the earlier Stens. These include a wooden Pistol grip and Butt, the foresight and protectors are as for the No 4 Rifle, the barrel has lugs for the attachment of the No 7 Mk I and No 4 Mk II bayonet. Early models had a wooden vertical fore-grip.

Wpn No 190 - 9 mm Gun Sub-Machine L2A3 Selective Fire, Blowback
Standard service gun.

Wpn No 191 - 7.65 mm (Long) Model 1938 SMG Auto only, Blowback (France)
Commonly known as the MAS 38. It is a relatively simple blowback operated weapon. It does have a few unusual features, however, the use of a folding trigger for safety, and the angular travel of the bolt

Rifles of Special Design and Manufacture

Wpn No 69 - Rifle .303 in Ross Mk III
Although Ross Rifles have not been used as first line weapons since mid World War 1, there are still a large number of them amongst collectors and sportsmen. There are two basic variations of the .303 inch Ross, and a number of minor variations to the basics. This Mk III frequently called the M1910, is easily identified by its magazine protruding below the stock. It also has several variations of front and rear sights. The magazine of the Mk III can be loaded by charger and the cut-off is assembled on the left rear of the receiver. All Ross Rifles are straight pull bolt actions.

Wpn No 70 - Rifle .303 in No 1 Mk III*
A SMLE made in ISHAPORE Arsenal India in 1919. Wpn No 71 - Rifle .303 in Mk III (Experimental Self-Loading) One of the early attempts to convert the No 1 rifle to semi-automatic action during the First World War. Although it appears a rather clumsy attempt, it shows all the same fundamental characteristics as the modern types.

Self-Loading and Automatic Pistols

Wpn No 249 - Pistol .45 inch Colt Automatic M1911
A government model from Browning design. It is a much more reliable pistol than the Luger under muddy or sandy conditions, due to the fact that it does not have so much of its working mechanism exposed. The United States adopted this pistol in 1911, and most of the production was done by Colt, but Spring Armory was tooled up to produce it prior to 1914. When the United States entered World War 1 they had 55,553 of these pistols on hand. During this war it was produced by Colt and Remington Arms, and eight other contracted firms. Springfield turned over to producing 1903 rifles.

Wpn No 250 - Pistol 9 mm (Parabellum)
This is the same as Weapon No 224 having a 4 inch barrel. This model was manufactured in 1940 and does not bear the DWM monogram, so it may well have been made elsewhere.

Wpn No 251 - Pistol 9 mm Corto Beretta M1934
Earlier versions of these pistols were originally chambered for the Glisenti cartridge which is a higher powered cartridge than the one used with this Corto Beretta. This is a finely made weapon and was very popular with the Italian Army in World War 2, as well as with US troops who managed to acquire them in one way or another. Specimens marked 'RE' (Regio Esercito) or 'Royal Army' were Italian Army issue, some marked 'PS' which means Police or Carabinieri issue.

Wpn No 252 - Pistol 6.35 mm Mauser MOD 1910
A German pistol produced by Waffenfabrik Mauser A G Oberndorf A N, is a pocket size version of the Mauser 7.65 mm Model 1910. This pistol is one of the best made and finished pistols ever produced. It is accurate and effective within the limits of its cartridge at much greater ranges than any other pistol of this calibre.

Wpn No 253 - Pistol 6.35 mm 'Le Francais'
A French pistol manufactured by Francaise D'Armes et Cycles de St Etienne. It is the original civil version of the 'Le Francaise' and was in use prior to 1928. It is basically a blowback operated pistol with a difference. When the slide recoils it carries out the operations of extraction - ejection - and reloading, but it does not recock the weapon. A long pull on the trigger is necessary to cock and fire the pistol. This model is known as the 'Staff Officer'.

Wpn No 254 - Pistol 9 mm (Parabellum) Mauser
Known as the model 1916 this was in fact the 1912 Mauser, chambered and altered to accommodate the 9 mm Luger Service cartridge, the original calibre having been 7.63 mm. Mechanically, and in appearance, the 7.63 mm and the 9 mm are the same. As a quick means of identification the Model 1916 has the figure '9' carved or painted on the grips. This was issued during World War 2 and was equipped with a shoulder stock which also served as a holster. This was also produced by 'Waffenfabrik Mauser AG - Oberndorf'.

Wpn No 255 - Pistol 8 mm Type 94
In 1934 a new 8 mm pistol was introduced in Japan. This weapon was apparently intended principally for export sale, but was used as a Service pistol during World War 2. This pistol is mainly distinguished by having an externally mounted extension bar sear. This renders the pistol most dangerous because this sear bar can be operated by very light hand pressure. Most of these pistols are of poor quality manufacture.

Wpn No 256 - Pistol 7.65 mm Webley Automatic
This English automatic (self-loading) pistol was the official Metropolitan Police model, the standard weapon of the London City Police, and widely used throughout the Empire. It was manufactured by Webley & Scott Ltd of London and Birmingham. It was also made in .25 inch calibre. This calibre .25 inch pistol had no sights. These pistols have since been replaced by heavier calibre revolvers.

Wpn No 257 - Pistol 7.65 mm Walther PPK
A smaller version of the Walther Model PP (Police Pistol) introduced by Karl Walther of Zella Mehlis in 1929. This smaller model was issued as the PPK (Police Pistol 'Kriminal') indicating an arm for use by detectives who carry their arms concealed. This smaller model made its appearance in 1931. These Walther pistols manufactured before World War 2 were without doubt the world's best finished pistols.

Wpn No 258 - Pistol 7.63 mm Mauser MOD '98
This Mauser pistol is just one of twenty-seven different models of German designed and made pistols (not including .22 inch calibre pistols) that were approved for Service use by the German forces between 1914 and 1945. This particular model first appeared in 1895 using the bottle necked 7.63 mm (calibre .30 inch Mauser cartridge). This cartridge was used extensively in World War 2, which indicates that there were a considerable quantity of these pistols in service at that time.

Wpn No 259 - Pistol .32 inch (Centre Fire) 'Le Protector'

This pistol is seven shot, rotary action, mechanically operated. It was introduced by Jacques Edmond Turbiaux of Paris in 1882. It is chambered for 5.5 mm or .32 inch centre fire cartridges. It carries the inscription 'The Protector' on the right hand side. This one was made by the Chicago Fire Arms Co and is known in the United States as the Chicago pistol.

Wpn No 260 - Pistol 7.65 mm (Welrod)
Known as the assassins' pistol which is of the silent variety. It was carried by Special Service personnel. This type of pistol was, in fact, part of the equipment carried on the American U2 spy plane shot down over USSR in the mid-1950s and piloted by Flt Lt Gary Powers.

Wpn No 261 - Pistol 9 mm (Steyr) M12
The Steyr Model 12 pistol was the most widely used of the various pistols used by the Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War 1. It was also used by Rumania, and by the Germans, The official Austrian Army nomenclature for this arm was Selbstiade Pistol M12. During World War 2 the Germans re-barrelled a number of these weapons for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge. These can be identified by '08' stamped on the slide. Although there were about 250,000 of the pistols made they are no longer used as Service pistols anywhere in the world. Manufacture of these pistols ceased in 1919.

Wpn No 262 - Pistol 7.65 mm Frommer Stop Model 19
Although Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and in general used the standard weapons of that Empire, because of local development capabilities and probably local politics, the Hungarians used a different pistol during World War 1, which was this model. The designation Model 19 is rather unusual since it appeared in 1912 and was adopted by the Hungarian Army (Honved) prior to World War 1. It was manufactured by Fegyvergyan at Budapest. It is not a good design for a Service weapon, being somewhat delicate. This model was also used by the Hungarian police.

Wpn No 263 - Pistol 6.35 mm M1930
Made by J P Sauer & Sohn of Suhl, this is a somewhat streamlined version of the original Sauer. The grip is shaped to fit the hand in a style later used in the M38. This model has a signal pin which protrudes from the rear when the pistol is loaded and cocked. Some of these will also be found where the slide and body are made of light weight duralumin.

Wpn No 264 - Pistol 9 mm (Parabellum) Walther P38
Adopted in 1938. As originally made for the German Army these pistols bore the Walther marking. During the war, however, German code letters were used to identify the makers, ie 'ac' for Walther, 'cyq' for Spree Werke, 'byf' and 'svw' for Mauser, 'dov' for Brunn (Bmo) and 'ch' for FN. This pistol bears the code letters 'cyq' which indicates it was made by Spree Werke during World War 2.

Wpn No 265 - Pistol 7.65 mm (Mauser) Model 1910
Used extensively by German troops during World War I and was used among others by SS Police units during World War 2. It was also widely distributed through commercial channels. This is the 7.65 mm version of Weapon No 252.

Wpn No 266 - Pistol 6.35 mm (Pocket) Haenel
These Haenel range of arms were made under patents of Hugo Schmeisser who designed the famous German Sub-Machine (or 'Burp') guns of World War 2. They are of good materials and workmanship, but are not particularly unusual.

Presentation Pieces

Wpn No 193 - Rifle Chassepot M/66
A duplicate of Weapon No 38.

Wpn No 194 - Blindicide Rocket Launcher

A Rocket Launcher of Czech manufacture, it has a bore of approx 3 inch. This type of weapon was used by Aden terrorists against British Forces, and on the accommodation occupied by British families. This launcher has two applied safety positions, one on the pistol grip for the operator, and one at the rear for the loader. This launcher was adopted by the Belgian Army.

Uncatalogued Biathlon Rifle
The model used by the British Biathlon Team in the Winter Olympics 1976. The rules of the competition and the history of the development of this rifle are provided in its case.

Various Weapons

Wpn No 196 - 1.5 inch Federal Gas Riot Gun
Made by the Federal Laboratories Incorporated of America and used by Anti-Riot squads to disperse rioters by use of tear gas bombs.

Wpn No 197 - Launcher Pyrotechnic Hand
This is not a Service equipment. It may be bought on the open market and is of particular value to yachtsmen, pilots, mountaineers, etc for throwing up distress flares. It is very convenient, being less bulky than a pistol.

Wpn No 198 - Pistol Signal AC43 (Qty 2)
A pair of signal pistols carried in German aircraft during World War 2, the spring loaded plunger on the top rear face of the breech face acts as an indicator when the pistol is loaded by protruding through the rear. The pistol is opened for loading by means of a lever at the front of the trigger guard. This also cocks the hammer.

Wpn No 199 - 27 mm Walther Signal Pistol/Grenade and Signal Pistol
The first pistol is a smooth bore weapon. This fires all 1 in signal cartridges, three types of HE and a smoke grenade. It also has a rifled 23 mm liner, sights and a butt, which may be fitted to enable it to fire A/Tk grenades. The German designation for this equipment is 27 mm Leuchtpistole Walther and is a part of the ancillary equipment of German Tanks
The second pistol is the same as the smooth bore except that it has a rifled barrel fitted, which is stamped 'Z' on the left side of barrel reinforce. A clinometer sight may be fitted to the left hand side of the body. It fires all 1 in signal pistol grenades, and the HE grenade 361 LP when a smooth bore liner is fitted in the barrel. The German designation is 27 mm Kampfpistole.

Wpn No 200 - Pistol Signal 27 mm (Zwilling)
A double barrelled signal pistol of 27 mm calibre, part of the ancillary equipment of German AFVs. The official German designation is 27 mm Leuchtpistolezwilling. The word 'Zwilling' denoting double barrelled. This particular pistol bears the initials 'EEV' taken to be the maker's stamp. By setting a lever on the rear top of the pistol it is possible to fire the barrels independently or both together. This also carries the spring loaded indicator, to denote when the pistol is loaded.

Wpn No 201 - 27 mm Pistol Signal 42 (Smooth Bore)
The correct German designation for this weapon is 27 mm Leuchtpistole 42. It is opened for loading by pressing in the button on the left hand side in front of the grips. This also has the loaded indicator, cocking is by hand.

Wpn No 202 - Pistol Signal 1 in No 4 Mk l*
Originally designed for use in British aircraft. The four lugs on the front end of the barrel and the brass catch on the top of the body are the means of securing the pistol to the aircraft mounting. This pistol is now being modified by increasing the length of the barrel and welding a butt on the rear of the body, so that it may be used as a riot gun.

Wpn No 203 - Pistol Signal 27 mm (Zwilling)
Another double barrelled German model. This differs slightly in many ways from Weapon No 200, the main difference being in the length of the barrel. This model has a 6 inch barrel. Weapon No 200's barrel is 9 inches long. This model is also opened and cocked by means of the lever in front of the trigger guard, and has the barrel selector. This short barrel type is believed to have been carried on armoured cars as opposed to tanks.

Wpn No 204 - Pistol Signal 27 mm (Long Barrel)
Another German signal pistol, smooth bore, cocking by hand, but opening the pistol for loading is done by pulling down the lever in front of the trigger guard as on other models.

Wpn No 205 - Pistol Signal 1 inch W & S No I Mk III
Made by Webley and Scott in 1917. Used by the British Infantry.

Wpn No 206 - 8 mm Rocketenpanzerbuchse 43 (on Anti-Tank Stand)
This German Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher was a comparatively new design, similar in design, both appearance and operation, to the American 'Bazooka', although heavier and of larger calibre. Handled by a two-man team, fired from the shoulder, it has a maximum range of 132 yards and a muzzle velocity of 340 F/S. It is equipped with a front and rear sight and a carrying sling.

Wpn No 207 - Flintlock Pistol .46 inch 'Sea Service' 12 inch Barrel
This is described as 'Tower' Sea-Service Pistol. It made its appearance in the late 18th Century. A separate metal strip attached to the left hand side of the pistol was provided to enable the seaman to attach the pistol to his belt, when not in use. This is one of the original models, identified by the wooden, brass tipped ramrod of the pattern used in older weapons. This was soon replaced by a steel rod. Holster Pistols of similar design were used as cavalry weapons during the early part of King George III's reign.

Wpn No 208 - Pistol Flintlock .65 inch Light Dragoon
The Light Dragoon Pistol with a 9 inch barrel was apparently introduced in 1859, when the success of the Light Troops of Dragoons led to the establishment of proper Regiments of Light Dragoons. The wooden ramrod with heavy brass head was still favoured.

Wpn No 209 - Pistol Percussion .567 inch Smoothbore Sea Service
Adopted for sea service use at the same time as the previous weapon was chosen for the Cavalry. This one bears the date '1844' so was manufactured as a percussion lock and is not the converted type. It resembles the Cavalry Pistol in general form, but is decidedly less clumsy having a barrel only 6 inches in length. It is fitted with a steel belt hook on the left hand side. This weapon was also issued to the Coastguards and police.

Wpn No 210 - Pistol Percussion .567 inch Smoothbore Sea Service
Similar to Weapon No 209, but a later and improved design. The lock plate bears the date '1849'. This model has been fitted with sights and both these models are fitted with attached steel swivel ramrods.

Wpn No 211 - Pistol Pocket Percussion No 36 Bore
A popular type of pistol, carried in the pocket as a self-defence weapon during the percussion period. A vast number of cheap pocket weapons were produced between the years 1830 and 1850. The barrels of this type of pistol can be unscrewed by use of special keys, one that slipped over the barrel, and engaged with a lug formed on the underside of the barrel as on this model, the other type was pushed into the muzzle and engaged with notches. The maker of this particular weapon is unknown.

Wpn No 212 - Self-Cocking Pepper Box Revolver
The Pepper Box Revolver is a product of T & W Harrison who had a shop in Carlisle and specialised in the manufacture of pepper box pistols in the period 1840 to 1860. This was one of the first produced to self cock the hammer and rotate the cylinder by the single act of pulling the trigger.

Wpn No 213 - Pistol Colt 'Premier' Rimfire
In 1875, Colt introduced a series of revolvers known as the New Line Pocket Models. This pistol marked 'Premier' is one of that series. It has a calibre of .32 inch, and is a five-shot, single action model. The calibre of this series ranged from .22 inch to .41 inch.

Wpn No 214 - Pistol Revolver Percussion Double Action
A British revolver by Robert Adams, who was a partner in the London firm of Deane, Adams & Deane was the most serious rival of the Colt Revolvers. It is a double action weapon - pulling the trigger rotated the cylinder, cocked the hammer and then allowed it to fall. These revolvers were made in three calibers: .50 inch, .44 inch and .32 inch, the first two being the most popular. This weapon has a calibre of .44 inch. It was patented in 1851 and although it went into production, the advanced methods of mass production used by Colt won the day. This revolver is of the solid frame type, that is where barrel and stock are of one piece, unlike Colt Revolvers of this period, which were hinged frames. (It is interesting to note that in later years, Colt and other American manufacturers changed to the solid frame, while Britain turned to the hinged frame.) When this revolver was adopted by the British Army, it was said to mark the conclusion of the great Colt/Adams' controversy of the early 'fifties.

Wpn No 215 - Pistol Revolver Pin Fire
An 11 mm, smoothbore double and single action revolver. It is a development of the pin fire revolver designed by Lefaucheux, the famous Parisian gunsmith. These revolvers started off as single action but were later developed to double action. These revolvers were manufactured in many European countries, this one bears Belgian proof marks.

Wpn No 216 - .476 inch Pistol Smoothbore Four Barrelled
This pistol designed in 1882 by Charles Lancester, the London arms manufacturer, was used by, some British officers during the Colonial wars. It has a group of four, hinged barrels superimposed in two layers, each barrel having its own firing pin. This pistol is inscribed 'Capt Headlam. Royal Horse Artillery'.

Wpn No 217 - .22 inch Pistol Smoothbore (Saloon or Parlour)
Designed by John Dickson of Edinburgh and introduced about 1850. Used primarily, for target shooting. Probably used the Flobert system (rimfire).

Wpn No 218 - Pistol Revolver .32 inch Webley Pocket Revolver
A six-shot, rimfire, single action introduced about 1870. This is just one of the numerous models produced by Webley. He started his career by producing excellent handmade single action revolvers, some of them elaborately decorated. The British Government used Webley revolvers as standard or limited standard for 60 years; the Mk I being adopted in 1887 and the last of the standard Webley revolvers, the No 1 Mk VI was declared obsolete in 1947. This model is, of course, one of his very early productions.

Wpn No 219 - Pistol Revolver Percussion .44 inch
A five-shot, double and single action, by G H Daw, who described it as being 'the best, cheapest, most simple' and perfect weapon offered for sale, and was actually a very good pistol, being well made and handsomely finished. Its production required a large proportion of hand work, so was unsuitable for producing in great numbers. Although not much used as a military weapon, it was very popular as a self-defence arm.

Wpn No 220 - Pistol Revolver .38 inch Pin Fire
A six-shot, double action rifled barrel revolver by Robert Adams about 1870, and manufactured by his own company. This is an improvement on his percussion pistol (Weapon No 214) when he was a partner of Deane, Adams & Deane.

Wpn No 221 - Pistol .38 inch Rimfire
The maker of this pistol is unknown and very little data is available. The barrel is rifled and it is single shot action. The trigger-like lever forward of the trigger guard, unlocks the barrel when pulled to the rear. This pistol has the appearance of being custom built.

Wpn No 222 - British Thomas .450 inch Self-Extracting Revolver
Patented in 1869, this was the first English revolver to make any attempt at simultaneous extraction and self-ejection. It is so designed that by pressing a catch located forward of the trigger guard and giving a half turn to a bolt fixed on the underside of the barrel, the cylinder was drawn forward by a powerful camming action designed to loosen the spent cases in the chambers. This also released the barrel from the frame of the pistol, so that it could be thrust forward to the full extent of its travel, thus ejecting all empty cases from the cylinder. Although clumsy in its action, it did allow the user to extract the five cartridges with a single motion, requiring no more effort than was necessary to eject a single spent case from the cylinder of the Adams or Tranter pistol of the same period. Before reloading, it was necessary to return the barrel and cylinder to their original position, so that fresh cartridges could be loaded through the loading gate on the right hand side of the breech.

Wpn No 223 - Pistol Revolver .45 inch Colt
Colt's first heavy frame, .45 inch Calibre, double and single action, manufactured between the years 1872 to 1909. This is an army model. Many of this model were made on Government order for Cavalry use. These differed from the standard design in having a much larger trigger guard and a longer trigger to permit use with a gloved hand. With these variations, this arm has been known as the 'Alaskan' and the 'Philippine' models.

Wpn No 224 - Pistol 9 mm (Parabellum) Model 1908
One of the best known pistols in the world, this Luger fires the 9 mm parabellum cartridge which is the most widely used sub-machine gun and pistol cartridge in the world. This pistol was adopted by the German Army in 1908 and remained their standard pistol until 1938. There are at least thirty five different variations of the Luger in existence, including numerous variations of this basic P'08 which were used by the German Army. The Luger was first adopted as a service pistol by Switzerland in 1900, that particular model was chambered for the bottle-necked 7.65 mm Luger cartridge.

Wpn No 225 - The Czech 7.62 mm M27 Pistol
The Model 27 was made in the largest quantity of all the pre-World War 2 Czech automatic pistols. It was extensively used by the Germans, who called it the Pistol 27(t). During World War 2, this weapon was made by Bohmische Waffenfabrik AG in Prague, but had German inspection markings. Manufacture of this pistol with certain modifications, was continued by Czechoslovakia after the war.

Wpn No 226 - Pistol 7.65 mm 'Ortgies'
Made in calibre 6.35 mm, 7.65 mm and 9 mm, these pocket pistols produced by the Deutsche Werke Arms Factory at Erfurt, were very popular in North, Central and South America.