Southern Gun Works

Southern Gun Works Selling new, used, antique, collectable and C & R fi****ms, military collectibles, limited edition aviation, civil war and military art and autographs.

We will be set up at the SGK Hampton Gun Show this weekend. Hope to see you there!
09/09/2026

We will be set up at the SGK Hampton Gun Show this weekend. Hope to see you there!

Advance At Arromanches by Simon Smith Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day: 1944 – 2019Following the successful D...
06/06/2026

Advance At Arromanches by Simon Smith

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day: 1944 – 2019

Following the successful D-Day landings on the adjacent Gold Beach, a vast pre-fabricated artificial Mulberry Harbour was quickly assembled at nearby Arromanches, allowing British and Canadian reinforcements to pour ashore. Towed piece by piece across the Channel, assembled and ready for use within days of the invasion, the harbour – nicknamed Port Winston – would enable more than two and half million men, half a million vehicles and vast quantities of supplies to be landed before it was finally decommissioned at the end of the year, by which time the ports along the Channel and North Sea had been liberated.

Clearly visible in Simon’s detailed piece, the new ‘Mulberry’ is working flat out with reinforcements pouring ashore and one of the floating roadways being used to evacuate the wounded onto ships soon bound for England. In the foreground recently-arrived Sherman Firefly tanks from the 13th /18th Hussars climb away from the area as they move out towards the front line alongside infantry from The Devonshire Regiment. In the days to follow both regiments would fight with great distinction.

Easily identified by the long barrel of its British 17-pounder gun whose bright muzzle flash inspired its nickname, the ‘Firefly’ was considered the most deadly version of the iconic Sherman tank and, being the only Allied tank in Normandy with a gun powerful enough to pe*****te the thick armour of the German Panther and Tiger tanks, it was greatly feared by the enemy.

To help commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and to remember the heroes who served in the Battle of Normandy, each print in this memorable edition has been authenticated by veterans who fought bravely in this historic campaign.

The Limited Edition

Joining artist Simon Smith in signing every print is a highly-regarded Tank Commander who served in Normandy:

Corporal Geoffrey Pulzer

Additionally autographed by a further three veterans directly involved in the Normandy Campaign and the fighting around Arromanches:

Sapper George Batts MBE Ld'HAble Seaman Bill BennettGeneral Sir Hugh Beach GBE KCB MC

Price: $210.00

D-Day - The Airborne Assault and Crash Landing Two Print set by Robert TaylorIt began shortly after midnight on 6 June 1...
06/06/2026

D-Day - The Airborne Assault and Crash Landing Two Print set by Robert Taylor

It began shortly after midnight on 6 June 1944 when two American and one British Airborne Division started to drop en-masse into Normandy. Their mission: to secure the flanks for the mighty amphibious armada heading towards the invasion beaches. As dawn broke to reveal the bullet-swept beaches below, overhead the skies were still filled with troop-carrying aircraft towing gliders heading for the drop zones. Seen crossing a section of the invasion beaches, and closely escorted by P- 51Bs of the 354th Fighter Group, C-47s of the 438th TCG tow CG-4 Waco gliders bringing in yet more reinforcements for the 82nd Airborne Division.

Capt . Warren Emerson, 335th Sqdn, 354th Fighter Group

Capt. Clayton Gross, 355th Sqdh, 354th Fighter Group

Col. Sid Harwell, 87th Troop Carrier Sqdn, 438th Tactical Group

Col. William King, 355th Sqdn, 354th Fighter Group

Capt. Maurice Long, 355th Sqdn, 354th Fighter Group

Flight Officer Mike's Wagner, 434th Troop Carrier Group

Price: $600.00

Advance at Arrowmanches by Simon SmithCommemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day: 1944 – 2019Following the successful D...
06/06/2026

Advance at Arrowmanches by Simon Smith

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day: 1944 – 2019
Following the successful D-Day landings on the adjacent Gold Beach, a vast pre-fabricated artificial Mulberry Harbour was quickly assembled at nearby Arromanches, allowing British and Canadian reinforcements to pour ashore. Towed piece by piece across the Channel, assembled and ready for use within days of the invasion, the harbour – nicknamed Port Winston – would enable more than two and half million men, half a million vehicles and vast quantities of supplies to be landed before it was finally decommissioned at the end of the year, by which time the ports along the Channel and North Sea had been liberated.
Clearly visible in Simon’s detailed piece, the new ‘Mulberry’ is working flat out with reinforcements pouring ashore and one of the floating roadways being used to evacuate the wounded onto ships soon bound for England. In the foreground recently-arrived Sherman Firefly tanks from the 13th /18th Hussars climb away from the area as they move out towards the front line alongside infantry from The Devonshire Regiment. In the days to follow both regiments would fight with great distinction.
Easily identified by the long barrel of its British 17-pounder gun whose bright muzzle flash inspired its nickname, the ‘Firefly’ was considered the most deadly version of the iconic Sherman tank and, being the only Allied tank in Normandy with a gun powerful enough to pe*****te the thick armour of the German Panther and Tiger tanks, it was greatly feared by the enemy.
To help commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and to remember the heroes who served in the Battle of Normandy, each print in this memorable edition has been authenticated by veterans who fought bravely in this historic campaign.

The Limited Edition

Joining artist Simon Smith in signing every print is a highly-regarded Tank Commander who served in Normandy:

Corporal Geoffrey Pulzer

Additionally autographed by a further three veterans directly involved in the Normandy Campaign and the fighting around Arromanches:

Sapper George Batts MBE Ld'H

Able Seaman Bill Bennett

General Sir Hugh Beach GBE KCB MC

Price: $210.00

Eve Of Destiny by Richard TaylorThe men of one of the US Airborne's most illustrious units – the 506th Parachute Infantr...
06/06/2026

Eve Of Destiny by Richard Taylor

The men of one of the US Airborne's most illustrious units – the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne – the famous 'Band of Brothers', take inventory of their equipment during the early evening of 5/6 June 1944. Alongside them on the hard-standing of Upottery Airfield in Devon the C-47s of the 438th Troop Carrier Group with their hastily-applied invasion stripes, stand primed, ready to carry the elite unit to Normandy in the early hours of D-Day.

THE COLLECTORS EDITION
This edition was created to honor the memory of all those who served with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, and the print is individually numbered and personally hand signed by the artist and four distinguished veterans who jumped with the 101st on D-Day:

Sergeant WILLIAM “BILL” GALBRAITH – Item Company / 506th PIR

Private 1st Class BILL WINGETT – Easy Company / 506th PIR
Captain EMMETT “ROSY” NOLAN – HQ Company / 502nd PIR
Staff Sergeant PAUL MARTINEZ – Dog Company / 506th PIR

Price: $225.00

LIBERATION by Richard TaylorFor nearly four years, the sw****ka had flown belligerently over the small town of Sainte M...
06/06/2026

LIBERATION by Richard Taylor

For nearly four years, the sw****ka had flown belligerently over the small town of Sainte Mere Eglise in Normandy. Suddenly, shortly after midnight on the night of 5/6th June 1944, parachutists from the 82nd Airborne Division began landing in and around the town.

By 04.30, after a tough fire fight, troopers from the 505th PIR had raised another flag over the town – the Stars and Stripes – and Sainte Mere Eglise had become the first town in Normandy to be liberated by the Allies on D-Day. Sherman tanks landing on nearby Utah Beach with the US VII Corps were soon passing through the newly liberated town on the way to the front.

This wonderful and moving tribute has been issued to commemorate the men that fought so gallantly at Normandy in 1944 and the edition has been signed by some of the most eminent veterans to take part in the action, fighting from Normandy to final victory in Germany.

Signatures:

Lieutenant Colonel JAMES ‘MAGGIE’ MEGELLAS - Commander of H Company - the most decorated officer in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Sergeant BOB BEARDEN - 507th PIR - his small group of about 50 troopers liberated the town of Fresville.
Sergeant MILTON SCHLESENER - D Company, 505th PIR - participated in an amazing FOUR combat jumps during WWII.

Price: $165.00

THIS WEEKEND🎟️The SGK Show is coming to Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton!Don't miss out on a great weekend wit...
05/27/2026

THIS WEEKEND🎟️

The SGK Show is coming to Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton!
Don't miss out on a great weekend with friends & family - mark your calendars NOW and join the excitement!

01/14/2026

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