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1 A. FRANCOTTE
A .375 MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 20467

26-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding shade, raised rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, Belgian nitro proof, 10lb. 6oz.

Sold for £1800
Lot: 1
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2 JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .275 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. 2515

25 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 300, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.25-4x24 telescopic sight, with quick detachable Holland & Holland type quick detachable mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with removable base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 1/4-inch pull, sling eyes, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's full length canvas case

Sold for £2400
Lot: 2
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3 THIS LOT IS WITHDRAWN. Lot: 3
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4 THIS LOT IS WITHDRAWN. Lot: 4
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5 RONALD WHARTON (FROM RIGBY)
A .275 TAKE-DOWN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 0240

23-inch barrel, the receiver dated 1909 and mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6-24x50 telescopic sight, quick detachable Holland & Holland type mounts, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 4 1/2oz., the half length stock for the left shoulder with pistol grip and cheekpiece, with additional raised extension, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof
Lot: 5
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6 DAKOTA ARMS
A .264 WIN MAG LEFT-HANDED BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 0377L

26-inch barrel, the matted receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, left-handed bolt with side safety, extended magazine with hinged base plate, the half length laminated stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 15oz., nitro proof
Lot: 6
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7 CHARLES LANCASTER
A .270 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 14686

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sights on a raised bed, the receiver mounted with a Simmons telescopic sight, quick detachable Holland & Holland dial mounts, bolt with sliding side safety, magazine with hinged base plate with details inlaid in gold, recoil stud, half length well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears little used.
Lot: 7
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8 JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .350 MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5381

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 400 yards, the square bridge magnum Mauser receiver mounted with a Pecar 3-7x telescopic sight, together with a further Hensoldt telescopic sight, bolt with folding safety, the magazine with engraved hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 15-inch pull, sling eyes, 9lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its recent full length oak and leather rifle case
Lot: 8
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9 K. H. RITTERBUSCH
A FINE .308 BOLT-ACTION TAKE-DOWN RIFLE, NO. 16306

23 1/2-inch quick detachable barrel with ramp fore sight, the short raised rib with folding leaf sight, the maker's name signed in gold, the square bridge receiver mounted with a Swarovski Z6 2.5-15x44 telescopic sight, on quick detachable swing mounts, the bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, retaining virtually all of its original colour hardened finish, without outline detail inlaid in gold, set trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and leather covered recoil pad, grip with cap, sling eyes, 10lb. 15oz., German nitro proof, in its maker's light case, together with a copy of a magazine article reviewing this rifle

The rifle is virtually unused and was finished in 2009.

Sold for £9000
Lot: 9
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10 MAUSER
A .270 MODEL 66 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, NO. G05490

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, and mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-DA 4x32 telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, the two piece bolt with crossbolt safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 7oz., German nitro proof
Lot: 10
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11 BRNO
A .375 H&H MAGNUM MODEL ZKK-602 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 15236

25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Leupold 1.5x5x20 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, set trigger, magazine with hinged base plate, half length figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof

The rifle appears virtually unused. It has been extensively reworked by rifle maker David Perkins. Work includes the ramp fore sight and recoil stud as well as bedding the action.

Sold for £700
Lot: 11
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12 VOERE
A .30-06 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 175448

24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Browning variable power telescopic sight, bolt with sliding tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof
Lot: 12
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13 JOHN RIGBY & CO
A .275 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY PARKER HALE, FINISHED BY JOHN RIGBY & CO., NO. B09886

22-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Schimidt and Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 1oz., nitro proof, escutcheon missing from stock
Lot: 13
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14 SAKO
A .308 "FORESTER" MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 74974

23-inch barrel fitted with a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with Leupold 3-9x telescopic sight, bolt with sliding side safety and turn down handle, the magazine with hinged floor plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14-inch pull, 9lb. 7oz., nitro proof

Sold for £450
Lot: 14
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15 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER
A 6.5MM MODEL 1903 BOLT-ACTION CARBINE, NO. 24329

18-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with its period Kahles Helia Bier telescopic sight, on quick detachable mounts, bolt with flag safety and provision for a peep sight, double set triggers, rotary magazine, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed steel butt plate with trap, 14 1/4-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb., German nitro proof

Sold for £480
Lot: 15
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16 C. G. BONEHILL
A 12-BORE/.577/.450 BELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE HAMMER CAPE RIFLE, NO. 4476

28 1/4-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about full choke boring, the rifle barrel with Henry rifling, full length machined rib fitted with leaf sight to 700, patent clip lump, crossbolt extension, the plain frame, rebounding bar lock and hammers with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plates, 9lb. 4oz., black powder proof

Sold for £850
Lot: 16
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17 ROBERT HUGHES & SONS
A 12-BORE/.577/.450 HAMMER CAPE RIFLE, NO. 1376

30-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about improved cylinder boring, the rifle barrel with Henry rifling, machined full length rib with leaf sights to 500 and folding ladder sight, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding barlock, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 8lb. 15oz., black powder proof

Sold for £550
Lot: 17
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18 HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .244 H&H MAGNUM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 2692

24 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding shade, rear sight with folding leaves, the receiver fitted with Holland & Holland quick detachable mounts, the bolt with side safety and cocking piece mounted peep sight, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the rifle was built circa 1960.

Sold for £3400
Lot: 18
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19 J PURDEY & SONS
A SCARCE .300 `E' QUALITY ROOK RIFLE, NO. 14737

25 3/4-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface and folding leaf sight, automatic ejector, the rounded frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, barrel re-lined, in its maker's black painted canvas case
Lot: 19
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20 KREIGHOFF
A .270 "KIPLAUF" BOXLOCK SINGLE BARREL SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 981070

23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, machined short raised rib with folding rear sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari VM 5-15x42 telescopic sight, with quick detachable claw mounts, gold lined breech, the frame, pierced top lever and dummy side plates with bold foliate scroll engraving, cocking lever to tang, set trigger, trigger plate signed by the engraver, Salzmann 99, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, engraved trap for three rounds, sling swivels, 8lb. 11oz., German nitro proof, in its full length animal hide slip
Lot: 20
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21 WILKINSON & SON
A SCARCE 16-BORE PINFIRE RIFLE, NO. 6213

26-inch barrels with broad flat rib, folding leaf sight to 200 and signed Gunmaker to Her Majesty, the rounded frame, bolted back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll and border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, Wilkinson's lever fore-end, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, sling swivels, 8lb. 8oz., black powder proof, butt plate missing

Sold for £1000
Lot: 21
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22 CHAPUIS
A .375 RIMLESS MAGNUM BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 7294, RETAILED BY DYNAMIT NOBEL

25 1/2-inch barrels with raised ventilated rib and mounted with a Leupold 1.5-5 telescopic sight, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, engraved trap and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, beaver tail fore-end, 10lb. 15oz., nitro proof
Lot: 22
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23 BROWNING
A 9.3X74R OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 26080, WITH ADDITIONAL 20-BORE AND .410 BARRELS, A THREE BARREL SET

23 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with fixed rear sight, the 26 1/2-inch 20-bore barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, with machined ventilated rib, the 26-inch .410 barrels with 3-inch chambers, the frame and top lever profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork around scenes of wild boar in woodland landscapes and inlaid with gold, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its new English lightweight leather case with W. P. Sinclair trade label

The rifle has been extensively reworked and upgraded and was engraved in the UK by Bill Sinclair and stocked by Mark Crudgington.
Lot: 23
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24 BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 77012S7, WITH INTERCHANGEABLE 9.3X74R COMBINATION BARRELS, A TWO BARREL SET

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the additional 9.3/12-bore 25 1/2-inch barrels with raised fore sight, file cut short raised rib with folding leaf sight, the frame engraved in the C2G style with scenes of duck and game birds surrounded by foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured straight hand stock, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its leather case

The rifle appears relatively little used.
Lot: 24
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25 JAMES WOODWARD & SONS
A SCARCE LEATHER LIGHTWEIGHT DOUBLE MOTOR CASE

with lift-out oak tray for 29-inch barrels, with removable tray for accessories, etc

Sold for £600
Lot: 25
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26 LIGHTWOOD & SONS
A BRASSBOUND CANVAS GUN CLEANING KIT

with 12-bore snap caps, oil bottle, set of turnscrews, etc

A show sample from the mid 1970s.

Sold for £190
Lot: 26
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27 HENRY ATKIN
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE

with compartments for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers
Lot: 27
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28 ALEXANDER MARTIN
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE

with compartment for 30-inch barrels

Sold for £300
Lot: 28
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29 W. PRAIN
A 12-BORE "GANNOCHY" RAPID-LOAD CARTRIDGE CASE

with spring clips to take 100 cases, with a rain flap, lid, straps, etc, the lid embossed E. E. G. from E. de W. W.
Lot: 29
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30 W. PRAIN
A "GANNOCHY" RAPID-LOAD CARTRIDGE CASE

with rain flap and straps, leather lid missing
Lot: 30
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