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AYA
A SCARCE COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE "SENIOR" MODEL SELF-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 578604/580810
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The "Senior" (Premier) was AYA's very best model and is built on the Purdey Beesley self-opening action and is modelled very closely on the guns built by that famous London maker. It is thought that as few as 40 of these guns were produced.
A.S.I. confirms that the guns were sent back to Spain in 1990 for conversion to single triggers, re-stocking and matching as a pair. The guns appear relatively little used.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23467
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, canvas case with Holland & Holland label
Sold for £4500
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5508
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, the action base inlaid with a gold crown, 14-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight "VC" case
Sold for £4000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6237
28-inch replacement by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
Sold for £2200
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13449, MADE FOR J. ROBERTS & SON
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and bright coin finish, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with accessories
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO. 1 MODEL ROUND BODY SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 536-02
29-inch chopper-lump with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, Holland & Holland style self-opening mechanism, gold lined cocking indicators, left-handed top lever, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cast for the left shoulder, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, canvas case
Sold for £3800
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12489
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case
The gun appears little used.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25527
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, each lock plate engraved with a highly detailed scene of pheasants in flight against a treetop background, retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1938 with 30-inch barrels and that they subsequently shortened the barrels to 28-inches in 1968.
Sold for £19500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15169
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 5/8-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's lightweight motor case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1895 with 30-inch barrels and that they were shortened in 1967 the stock was also converted from a straight hand grip to a Prince of Wales grip by the maker to match and make a pair with no. 25527.
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W. & C. SCOTT & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE "PREMIER" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 55169
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, broad file-cut rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and locks engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding small game scenes, retaining some of its original hardening colour, 14-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case
Published records indicated that the gun was built in 1895.
Sold for £7000
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 972
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levet with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock with ribbed ebonised butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re--proof, rejointing recommended
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24953
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907 to match gun number 20482. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1986.
Sold for £4000
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43587
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll and bouquet engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas case
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49441
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, top lever and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, top horns repaired, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
Sold for £1700
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6627
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch well matched extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1500
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6725
28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about recessed choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonised extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
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ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI
A FINE 12-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 512
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the maker's name signed in gold, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed Goldani, the action base and lock plates engraved with fine realistic game scenes, the left lock with grouse in flight against a Highland background, the right lock with a gun dog retrieving pheasant amid a woodland scene, the action base with a dog retrieving woodcock, signed by the engraver, A. Galeazzi, retaining all of its bright cyanide-hardened finish, the maker's name and serial number signed in gold on the action flat, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's case with wallet containing the maker's guarantees, etc
The gun was completed in 1983 and appears relatively little used. It was one of the last guns built before the death of Mario Abbiatico in 1984.
Angelo Galeazzi, the Italian master gun engraver, was born in Brescia in 1931. He was a pupil of Gino Medici in Brescia, master engraver and sculptor. Galeazzi's work is known for its attention to detail and the softness of his touch. His scenes have a lifelike quality that is only captured by the very finest of artists and sculptors. His work continues to be in demand the world over and only selected private commissions are undertaken.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12149
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the fences carved with fern leaves, 14 1/4-inch stock with skeleton butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1885.
Sold for £3000
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W. J JEFFERY & CO. LTD
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37429
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in a brassbound canvas case with maker's label and accessories
Sold for £2500
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E. J CHURCHILL
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7392
25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight canvas "VC" case
The gun was built in 1959 and appears little used.
Sold for £2200
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J. HARKOM & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2142
30-inch replacement barrels by John Dickson & Son, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
Sold for £500
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR "BLUE ROCK" PIGEON GUN, NO. 78507
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, full length raised machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, flat matted top surface, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
The gun was built in 1958 and appears relatively little used.
Sold for £1400
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE COLONIAL QUALITY ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8010
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the plain frame and numbered top lever retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, cracked at the hand, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £400
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J. D. DOUGAL & SONS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4386
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £470
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 349, FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF WORLD SPEED RECORD HOLDER SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, pegged at the head, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No. 1 gun of a pair for A. Campbell. The guns were used by Sir Malcolm Campbell until his death in 1949, when they were subsequently given to the present owner's uncle by Donald Campbell.
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record nine times between 1924 and 1935 and was the first person to drive at more than 300mph. His car, Bluebird, is the best known of all record-breaking vehicles. He also set the world water speed record four times in his Bluebird boat, attaining a record speed of 141.7mph in 1939. He died in 1948 and his son Donald continued the family tradition and was himself the holder of both land and water speed records until his death on Coniston Water in 1967.
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G. E. LEWIS & SONS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14259
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14347
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
Sold for £1200
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 144356
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, canvas case with its original guarantee hanging tag
The gun appears to be virtually unused.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE H&H MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37419
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, engraved Shot and Regulated by Holland & Holland, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1900
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A. ALLAN
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29913
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever wih fine bouquet and scroll engraving, carved fences, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., recent nitro re-proof, bores marked, right barrel wall thickness marginal
Sold for £500
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