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***Coming Soon***A Constabulary Percussion Carbine 'VR 1856 TOWER'.

An 18 Bore Percussion Constabulary Carbine, Dated 1856. Of regulation pattern with dated border engraved flat lock, with 'V.R.' crowned at the tail and '1856 TOWER', figured walnut full stock, stamped with ordnance marks, regulation brass mounts including butt plate stamped '30 BPS' on the, Hanoverian bayonet-catch, sling loops and steel ramrod.

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***New In***A Superb c1850 Police Cutlass with Etched Blade 'Parker Field'.

In outstanding condition  and with a wonderful etched blade. It is hard to find Police cutlass's in such fine condition. 

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***New In***Victorian (1837-1901) German Swept Hilt Rapier.

A typical example of a Victorian (1837-1901) made Germanic style swept hilt rapier in the 17th century style. These Victorian periods made examples were excellent quality and hand made to decorate English manor houses and Stately homes. A nice heavy weight example that is superior quality and a very functional item, despite being hand made for disp...

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***New In***Tanegashima Carbine (Japanese Matchlock Musket).

Japanese Carbine Matchlock Musket. A very ornate Japanese matchlock carbine musket in lovely condition. Tanegashima, most often called in Japanese and sometimes in English hinawajū ("matchlock gun"), was a type of matchlock-configured arquebus firearm introduced to Japan through the Portuguese Empire in 1543. Tanegashima were used by the samur...

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***New In***Howard Clark Katana in Shirasaya.

A good long L6 Katana in excellent condition and ready for use by a practitioner of Iai-Do or Tameshigiri.  The sword has a Nagasa of 72 cm (28.5 inches). Howards swords are world renowned for their quality and cutting abilities and are highly sought all over the world. 

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***New In***Antique English Flintlock and Percussion Pistols.

New pistols just in - all in lovely condition and nice examples.   ***Please Note*** - Light Dragoons (Pistol at top of picture) is now sold (20/04/2022)

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One of Ours! Nihon-To by Mukansa Tosho 'Yakuwa Yasutake'

Yakuwa Yasutake was born in 1909 in Yamagata Prefecture. In 1935 he became a swordsmith member of the Yasukumi Shrine. In 1944 he received his name of "Yasutake". In 1981 he received a Masamune prize for his work, the highest award for living swordsmiths and became a Mukansa. He passed away in 1983.  For reference only and not for sale. -...

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***NOW SOLD***c1890 Zulu War Period Shield and Knobkerrie.

A lovely pair of antique Zulu war items  - a animal hide shield and Knobkerrie.  A rare find nowadays!  

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***New In***1904 Dated WD Marked British Ammunition Pouches. Possibly Boer War Re-Issue Pouches...

A rare pair of 1904 dated and WD marked British ammunition pouches  - in great condition having acquired a superb patina over the last 100+ years. These could easily be re-issued Boer War pouches as they are the same style and vintage...

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A great selection of original items.  WW2 EK1's (pin and screw back examples) WW2 EK II's  WW1 EK1's and II's WW2 Wound Badges NOW SOLD... 1. The Devonshire Regiment Cap Badges and Pins Badges are now sold.  2. WW2 EKI Screw back now sold. 3. WW1 EK1 now sold. 4. WW2 Eastern Front med...

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***NOW SOLD***c1900 Malay Keris with Excellent Quality Heavy Blade .

A very good quality example here and all in superb condition. Excellent quality heavy pattern welded blade and a very nice example.  

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***New In***Hand Forged Tsuba by Devonshire Bokuden.

These simply stunning Tsuba and Kozuka are and hand-forged by 'Devonshire Bokuden' (pseudonym) of a very famous English swordsmith who hand forges pattern welded Saxon swords for serious collectors and museums. 

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***NOW SOLD***Huge WW2 Chindit and FSS (Mi11) Intelligence Grouping to a Captain.

A fabulous grouping purchased directly from the family. Including all of the Captains' service records, a huge achieve of photograph albums and ephemera, Chindit Burmese carvings, Tribal weapons and photographs, captured Japanese maps dated 1942, Mule track maps, the Captain's medal grouping and so much more....

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***Opening Hours - April 2022***

Dear All, Just a quick reminder that our opening times for this month (April 2022)  will be 0900-1500 hrs Tuesday to Saturday EXCEPT for the following dates when we will be closed: Closed (Good Friday) - Friday 15th April Closed - Saturday 16th April Closed - Tuesday 26th April  We wish all our clients a pleasant Easter break.

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***New In***c1850 Superb Victorian 'Parker Field' Metropolitan Police Hanger.

A super example of the Victorian police hanger issued from the 1850 to around 1867. It has a brass hilt with a 'D' shaped guard, ray skin grip and a heavy brass pommel with the terminal of the tang peened over for extra strength. It has a locking catch to secure the blade in the scabbard, these came in around 1850. This stopped the Constable being ...

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***New In***Satsuma Rebellion Mounted (1877) Katana with Mumei c1750 Japanese Sword.

A typical example for this period with a Mumei c1750 blade. Out of polish, but Yakiba can be observed. Hard to find Satsuma Rebellion swords nowadays.   Nagasa = 22 inches Overall blade including Nakago = 27.5 inches Overall measurement in Koshirae = 36.5 inches

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***NOW SOLD***Imperial German Senior Officials Hunting Cutlass by 'WKC'.

A beautiful example of these very impressive  and highly collectible Cutlass. Beautifully made blade with hunting scenes to blade marked WKC.  Aw wonderful piece.

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 NSKK Dagger by 'Anton Wingen'.

An excellent example of a WW2 NSKK Dagger by 'Anton Wingen'. 

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***New In***Royal Naval Warrant Officer Class 1 Submariners Number 1's, Mess/ Undress and Uniform/ Hat.

Royal Naval Warrant Officer Class 1 Submariners Number 1's, Mess/ Undress and Uniform. 

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***New In***c1797 Dutch Marinesabel (Issued to U.S. Marine Sergeants).

c1797 Dutch Marinesabel (Issued to U.S. Marine Sergeants). In good used condition and complete with its original scabbard. This sword is over 225 years old and it is rare to find original scabbards with such used/ issued swords. (Borders Away, 1991: 126)

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Welcome to Armoury Antiques and Militaria and Binky’s Barn. This is a dual website with two distinct shopping experiences. Armoury Antiques and Militaria deal with all things related to swords, daggers, armour and military collectables, whilst Binky’s Barn is the Antique Furniture and Objet D'Art side of our business.

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Sale of Edged Weapons

We will require documentary evidence that you are over 18 years of age to comply with the current legislation when purchasing any edged weapons or antique flintlock/ percussion items. We will, in addition, require, a scanned copy of either your driving licence or passport as part of pur due diligence checks and legality checks. 

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4 The Pannier Market (Perimeter Shops)
Tavistock
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PL19 0AL

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