+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: OFFICERS TRENCH PISTOL & BAYONET

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Contributing Member Gil Boyd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Last On
    10-09-2024 @ 03:03 AM
    Location
    Home of The Parachute Regiment & 16 Air Assault Brigade
    Posts
    4,772
    Real Name
    Gil Boyd
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:14 AM

    OFFICERS TRENCH PISTOL & BAYONET

    Can't say I have seen many of these about, especially owned by WW1 Officers of the time on photographs.
    It would be an unweilding combined set to use around trenches IMHO and not much thrust when needed.
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

  2. The Following 3 Members Say Thank You to Gil Boyd For This Useful Post:


  3. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  4. #2
    Legacy Member SNAFU22's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2020
    Last On
    Today @ 07:06 PM
    Location
    Down the road a bit
    Posts
    58
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    07:14 PM
    Looks like the same stock for the Webley flare guns.


  5. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to SNAFU22 For This Useful Post:


  6. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  7. #3
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 06:59 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,402
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    04:14 PM
    I've seen enough illustration but never one in the flesh. Yes, a vertical buttstroke would be something to behold...
    Regards, Jim

  8. #4
    Contributing Member Gil Boyd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Last On
    10-09-2024 @ 03:03 AM
    Location
    Home of The Parachute Regiment & 16 Air Assault Brigade
    Posts
    4,772
    Real Name
    Gil Boyd
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:14 AM
    Thread Starter
    Yes agreed, they must be rare, the stock is in itself very impressive with the brass finish one side and machined metal the other, just not sold on its effectiveness as a body prodder if needed. Nevertheless, and interesting piece.
    I see D&B Militaria have a deactivated one up for sale at £2999.00 so by the price and being deactivated they must be a rare item.
    Hope the link works for you|:


    Deactivated Webley MK VI Revolver Trench Set (Matching) SN. 6954 - WW1 - Pistols - Deactivated Guns
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

  9. #5
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 06:59 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,402
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-31-2024
    Local Time
    04:14 PM
    "At the groin, point and remain"..."ON GUARD!"
    Regards, Jim

  10. #6
    Advisory Panel
    Roger Payne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Last On
    10-23-2024 @ 04:26 AM
    Location
    Sutton Coldfield, UK.
    Posts
    3,506
    Real Name
    Roger Payne
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:14 AM
    IIRC World Wide Arms had a small run of the bayonets made about twenty five years ago, or thereabouts, so even their copies will be developing 'honest patina' by now!

  11. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to Roger Payne For This Useful Post:


  12. #7
    Contributing Member Flying10uk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Last On
    08-11-2024 @ 10:05 PM
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    5,244
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:14 AM
    Didn't Britishicon officers in WW1 have to or could buy their own service revolvers? I just wonder how much these sort of things were a "gimmick" and an attempt to get officers to spend their hard earned cash.

  13. #8
    Contributing Member Gil Boyd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Last On
    10-09-2024 @ 03:03 AM
    Location
    Home of The Parachute Regiment & 16 Air Assault Brigade
    Posts
    4,772
    Real Name
    Gil Boyd
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:14 AM
    Thread Starter
    We have always had this thing on THIS site about WW1 Tunnel diggers having cut down Lee Enfields. What drew my attention to this was it was originally labelled a tunnel pistol, probably more effective than a full bore rifle, but just couldn't see a need for it in service, as OFFICERS would find that a hard piece to wield about in the confines of trenches, unless it had another use?
    No wonder they are rare, as I think they are a made up piece from Flare guns etc!!
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

  14. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to Gil Boyd For This Useful Post:


  15. #9
    Contributing Member Flying10uk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Last On
    08-11-2024 @ 10:05 PM
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    5,244
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    12:14 AM
    Has anyone ever seen an original photograph of one in service?

  16. #10
    Legacy Member Daan Kemp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Last On
    Today @ 02:16 PM
    Location
    Centurion RSA
    Age
    73
    Posts
    1,423
    Real Name
    Daan Kemp
    Local Date
    11-01-2024
    Local Time
    01:14 AM
    Also have my doubt about an 'officer's trench pistol'. Doesn't fit in with my understanding of what officers carried in the trenches in WWI and how. Such good condition too.

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. 1918 Trench Knife and Unidentified Bayonet
    By rcathey in forum Edged Weapons Forum
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 08-29-2018, 06:52 PM
  2. Captured German Officers
    By imntxs554 in forum M1 Garand/M14/M1A Picture of the Day Forum
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 09-30-2016, 10:05 AM
  3. Duelling British Officers
    By Gil Boyd in forum Milsurps General Discussion Forum
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 07-31-2016, 08:34 PM
  4. Apologies to all officers
    By Gil Boyd in forum The Watering Hole OT (Off Topic) Forum
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 06-20-2015, 09:50 PM
  5. Imperial Jap officers sword
    By A. F Medic in forum Japanese Rifles
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 09-16-2009, 11:44 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts