It’s definitely one for people who like antique firearms
And so many Nazi daggers. (Which tbh I find odd)
Well, What a show.
It was great to meet up and talk with so many of the collectors that frequent this forum, albeit briefly in some cases.
I'm told I don't take enough images of antique firearms, so have concentrated on that angle at today's event. Just feast your eyes on some of the attached images - the variety and quality of antique arms on offer rivals any of the long established fairs in my view. One that stands out is a Japanese matchlock carbine - truly exquisite. And those cased duellers!
Naturally there was a tremendous choice of airguns on offer, both old and new and the only gun I bought was a CO2 powered Glock. It was great to see a lot more in the way of books, leaflets and accessories, some of which also found their way to me. There was an original 5th edition of Morton's Webley Service booklet, a Frank Clarke catalogue and lots of Webley, Crosman, BSA, Sussex Armoury, Milbro and other gems.
Thank you to the collectors who showed me some real scarcities, some of which were not for sale and to the dealers that allowed me to take photos of their extensive stock.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nr9pXqhNd5HXqzZU7
Can't wait for the next one!
John Milewski
It’s definitely one for people who like antique firearms
And so many Nazi daggers. (Which tbh I find odd)
Another excellent fair I used to look forward to brim but now find myself not bothering with it due to the amount of antique guns there, where as kempton there is a nice mix of dealers with air guns and private sellers with air guns.
This is fast becoming the premier fair in the u.k. now. Every time I go I come back with some cracking things!!
Massive thanks to Pete, Liz and the team
Brilliant photographs,thank you.
Nice pictures John, that matchlock is something to behold.
Dave
Smell my cheese
Great pictures as always
Good to meet you, John, as well as Carl and Binners.
A most successful event - very well organised.
Andrew.
Yes, it was good to meet you Andrew.
These events are great for matching faces with names but all too soon, the day passes though - it was a very busy fair and I was pleased to see so many deals being done, evidenced by gun shaped objects over shoulders!
Roll on the next one.
John
Grand Day out.
Where else do the Show Organisers hand out free chocolates!
Hi John, many thanks for the great photos. and for some of the antique firearms, that Japanese matchlock realy is something with that workmanship.
Great photos -- it certainly looks to have been very well attended.