Militaria

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If you are interested in historical militaria then this is the place for you. We look at everything from military books and vehicles to re-enactment events and equipment, memorabilia and Arms fairs, shows and military auctions. We also look at antique weapons, de-activated and replica guns.

Military Vehicles
Militaria Collectables
Reproduction Firearms
Antique Weapons
Militaria Re-enactments
Militaria Events
Militaria Resources

Military Vehicles

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Read our reviews of Military Vehicles including tanks, jeeps and motorbikes used in wars throughout recent history.

Transporting Military Vehicles

JOHN NORRIS looks at the logistics of getting the ‘big stuff’ to events… continue reading >
Motor Vehicles in the British Army in WWII

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Iron War Horse

When a Mk IV tank was needed for the film ‘War Horse’ it was necessary to build one. John...
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Militaria Collectables

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We look at a selection of Militaria collectables including medals, badges and military uniforms from various historical periods

Atticy Antiques Shop Review

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Replica Documents

John Norris discovers a company that supplies authentic packs of documents for the re-enactor, the aptly-named memorabilia pack company…
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Soviet Military Badges

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Reproduction Firearms

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We take a look at a variety of guns from modern deactivated guns to historic fully functioning muzzle loaders.

Armi San Marco Colt SAA Percussion

Just in the nick of time, DEREK LANDERS finds an unusual little revolver among some condemned guns at...
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Ardesa Crockett Rifle

DEREK LANDERS connects with the silver screen heroes of yesteryear with a Spanish reproduction of a smallbore rifle...
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Uberti Low Wall Special sporting

DEREK LANDERS takes a look at Uberti’s recreation of the classic Winchester Low Wall rifle…
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Pietta 1873 Blank Firer

Mark Underwood finds a lot of fun in Pietta’s 1873 single action 7½-inch cavalry blank firer...
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Antique Weapons

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We look at a variety of antique weapons, read our conclusions in the following articles

Surplus to Requirements

Derek Landers tells the fascinating tale of the Bannerman family…
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The West Comes East: Part II

DEREK LANDERS concludes his look into Samuel Colt’s London manufacturing facility…
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The West Comes East: Part 1

DEREK LANDERS takes a look at Sam Colt’s endeavour to expand his firearms empire beyond the shores of the...
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Militaria Re-enactments

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Battle of Britain Remembered

On its 80th Anniversary, John Norris relates the events of the Battle of Britain… continue reading >
We’ll meet again

Coronavirus and social distancing puts re-enactment on hold for now, but the online world is still open for...
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Operation Dynamo

Marking the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk, JOHN NORRIS looks at those who re-enact it…
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Militaria Events

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Read about all the latest Militaria events and auctions

Farleigh Hungerford castle

An often overlooked historic gem, Somerset’s Farleigh Hungerford Castle has a rich history. John Norris tells its tale…
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The Old Needles

JOHN NORRIS visits the Isle of Wight to investigate some Victorian defences built in fear of French attack…
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Auctions

Despite self-isolation, Holts 23rd & 24th March Auction still proved a tremendous success…
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A Most Unusual Museum

Gun Mart’s resident military history hunter hits Belgium and the Museum Aan de Ijzer…
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