Archive for October, 2024

October 28th 2024
New Stock in from the USA October 2024

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A brief list of the New Shipment ; Fresh in from the USA.

Further information will become available as facts become clear.

It will take some time to work this group through the workshop and Proof process.

All of the following are brand new on the UK market and have not been pre-owned on this Island by civilian hands, or for that matter in collections.

The following WILL eventually become available for purchase after they have been through the Sword & Musket process : …………………………….

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America……

US Springfield 1871 Trapdoor in .45-70  s/n 531300

US. Springfield 1903A1 Rifle, .30-06  s/n 1113710

US. Springfield 1903, .30-06  s/n 996548

Remington 1903-A3 US Service Rifle, .30-06  s/n 4118785

Remington 1903-A3 US Service Rifle, .30-06  s/n 4081872

Remington 1903-A3 US Service Rifle, .30-06  s/n 3504283

Smith-Corona 1903-A3 US Service Rifle in .30-06  s/n 4720662

Mossberg M44 in .22LR   nvn

White Russia / Finland…..

Remington built M91 Mosin-Nagant Rifle,  7.62 x 54R  s/n 611844

Finnish Nagant  M39  7.62R  s/n 254216

Finnish Nagant  M39  7.62R  s/n 351576

Switzerland…..

Schmidt-Rubin K31 Rifle, 7.5 x 55  s/n 21327

Germany…..

Mauser K98, 8 x 57   s/n 5988AA  by Sauer

Mauser Sport Modell in .22  s/n 166198

Sweeden…..

Carl Gustafs M96 Rifle, 6.5 x 55mm  s/n 367304

Carl Gustafs M96 Rifle, 6.5 x 55mm  s/n 338973

Carl Gustafs M96 Rifle, 6.5 x 55mm  s/n 233097

Carl Gustafs M96 Rifle, 6.5 x 55mm  s/n 101477

Swedish M38 Carbine in 6.5 x 55mm s/n 312439

South America….

Chilean Model 1912 Mauser in 7 x 57mm  s/n B3950

Mauser/DWM Mod 1908  7 x 57  s/n B6454QQ

DWM Argentine Mauser in 7.63 x 53  s/n H0991

Japan……

Arisaka Type 99 Rifle, 7.7mm  s/n 37575

Arisaka Type 99 Rifle, 7.7mm  s/n 17601

Arisaka Type 99 Rifle, 7.7mm  s/n 36668

Arisaka Type 38 Rifle, 6.5mm  s/n 22406

Arisaka  Rifle, 6.5mm  s/n 27306

Arisaka Type 38 Rifle, 6.5mm  nvn

Britian & Commonwealth……

Eddystone P14 Rifle s/n 660152

BSA SMLE No I Mk III  in .303  s/n 35961

Lithgow SMLE No I Mk III  in .303  s/n B17456

Lithgow SMLE No I Mk III  in .303  s/n B89472

Enfield SMLE Mk V in .303 s/n 2162

Enfield No 5 Mk I  Jungle Carbine .303  s/n O99C

Enfield No 5  Jungle Carbine .303  s/n S8099

Enfield No 5  Jungle Carbine by Fazakerley .303  s/n R1543

1872 Martini Target Rifle .22lr  s/n 9687

Martini-Enfield MkII Rifle in .22lr  s/n 7557

France……

MAS M45 Trainer in .22 LR  s/n F30533

Antique or Section 58……

Werndle 1867/77 Rifle in 11 x 58 Werndle   nvn

Snider Mk III Carbine M 1870 in 577  s/n A412

Springfield M 1866 Trapdoor Conversion in .50-70  nvn.

BSA Martini-Henry Rifle in .577/450   nvn

Mauser 1871 Bolt action Rifle in 10 x 95mm  nvn

 

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October 23rd 2024
The Trafalgar Fair at Bisley 2024

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A Dealers Perspective…………

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So, for the first time five years I stalled out at the  Trafalgar Fair at Bisley.  Only really wanting to confirm that I am still in business and reconnect with my customers I was not actually expecting great things.
However, the Gods of The ancient Art of Shooting and Collecting had different plans for me.
The show was to be set up on the Friday then open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.
My good friend Shaun who used to live eat and breath Bisley lent me a tent and I set up in the camper for accommodation.  I have stayed away for some years for a multitude of reasons, mostly financial but Velma who organised things for the NRA persuaded me to return and was clear and professional about helping me into position to trade.
I like being out in a tent as opposed to the hall –  nothing personal just like to be outside despite the risk of the weather.
The response to the return of By Sword and Musket Ltd to the trading circuit was overwhelming.  I received nothing but positive feedback, friendly reunions and brisk trade.
I was personally unsure of the whole exercise but any reservations I had were firmly extinguished.  I was run off my feet.  It was great to meet up and chat to all my old friends and colleagues and some new ones.  We must concentrate on getting new blood into the trade and as customers if any of us are to survive as a pastime or even a business.
The overwhelming response was confirmation to continue building the business as always planned.  I was so busy I didn’t get time to photograph the stand whilst open.  If anybody wanted to talk with me but just didn’t get a chance please endeavour to contact me by all the regular means and I will be happy to talk with you.
The only photos I got were before or after the event.
By Sword and Musket will be taking to the road again for more shows.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to come and chat and of course all those who purchased. ( Don’t forget your notifications….)
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