We are Barlis of Lincoln, a family run business with more than 30 years experience in supplying antique restoration materials and furniture hardware to the industry (Trade and Retail). The extensive collection also assisted law enforcement and national security agencies by providing comparative examples. The collection is also a unique reference source consulted among others by documentary filmmakers, authors and antique firearm collectors. 19th century military weapons. An early introduction of what had become the L85A1 Individual Weapon (IW) and L86A1 Light Support Weapon (LSW) into service led to a plethora of problems, and it was not until a multi-million pound upgrade programme was undertaken in the late 1990s that the L85A2 IW variant received largely unreserved user approval. In the case of the former, Nail-fastened, engraved trigger-guard with an urn-type forward finial and a scroll engraved bow. Dealers and more All Antiques Furniture . To this day, out of all the weapons he procured for the Pattern Room, Jones says the "AK" series, which he describes as the Land Rover of the military world given its ruggedness and durability, is still his favourite. E J Blackley - Antique Arms Restoration and Supplies, Lost Wax Castings and Small Components. Registered in England & Wales. The most noteworthy of these were the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) at Enfield, known locally as the Gun Factory, and the relocated Nottingham Small Arms Factory (NSAF), successor to the RSAF on the latter's closure, which was the last small arms factory in the UK to be closed in 2001. Finely engraved, central-hammer boxlock, flintlock mechanisms with "KING" maker's signatures: sliding trigger-guard safeties and hound's-tooth-engraved central hammers and frizzens: one hammer with a nearly undetectable old repair. 1715: In overall fine original flintlock condition with a smooth and even age patina overall. The boxlock mechanisms/frames with finely engraved borders and scroll-engraved central panels. As a worldwide collection of arms, the Pattern Room is a working reference collection, which covers the full range of international weapon development, including war trophies and experimental weaponry, explains Richard Jones, the last Custodian of the Pattern Room and former Editor of Jane's Infantry Weapons yearbook, after it was moved from RSAF Enfield, which closed in 1988, to the site of ROF Nottingham. Complete with its original external lock components and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. At one time, the UK maintained more than 40 Royal Ordnance Factories (ROFs) for explosives, rifles and engineering. 1775: In overall fine+, original flintlock condition. The UK firearms laws are long and complex and there will be few people who can quote chapter and verse without reference to the appropriate documentation at some point, and this includes many of those who are entrusted to enforce these laws. 1767-1779) and was a noted gunsmith and military supplier/Contractor. The barrels with sharp contours, very fine bores and some light patches of discoloration with clear proof marks and 75%+ finish. To By the 1960s, parts of the Enfield operation were no longer functioning. 3 Pocket Pistols in Different Levels of . A very good early 19th century Japanese matchlock Pistol of Temple Grade quality. It is probably fair to say that the majority, but by no means all, of the antique firearms purchased by collectors in the UK will be bought from UK-based dealers, either from a website, advertisements such as are found in this magazine and dealers tables at an arms fair, or from private individuals. A very well made and Rare Pair of Silver Mounted Revolutionary War Period Irish "Queen Ann" Officer's Pistols, ca. The forestock with raised carved acanthus leaf and crosshatch accents and the grip and pommel with matching carved details: some wear to the carvings. Arms trade campaigners said the figures should be a source of great shame and accused the government of arming and supporting repression around the world. In overall very good+ untouched condition. Please see our, Door Handles / Door Stops / Door Knockers. Please e-mail us for further images of any item on our website. In very good condition with approx. Full UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia resumed this June following a review, with the defence secretary, Ben Wallace, calling his counterparts in Riyadh a day later to stress how keen Britain was to continue selling military equipment and services. Molded and carved English walnut, -stocks of classic Queen Ann form with curved grip-profiles and bulbous butts. Contact Us. 726). // --> Telephone : +44 (0) 1932 228 328 (GMT only). { In very good original flintlock condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks, minor abrasions and wear. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. A VERY FINE QUALITY EDO PERIOD JAPANESE SNAP MATCHLOCK TEMPLE PISTOL, ca.