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CHARLES LANCASTER
A RARE 12-BORE PATENT FOUR-BARREL HAMMERLESS SHOT AND BALL GUN, NO. 5326
24-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, true cylinder borings, the massive re-coloured frame and rotary underlever with border engraving, retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, Tranter-style double trigger, rotating striker, top strap with safety catch, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 10lb., recent nitro re-proof, in its fitted leather case with reproduction maker's label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1883 for Captain Collier with 24-inch barrels as a shot and ball gun with double cocking trigger. It conforms with Thorn's Patent 1242 of 1881 covering the rotating tumbler and trigger mechanism. The guns has been extensively refurbished to the very highest standard and was re-proofed for nitro in 2005. It is thought that this is the only example of a 12-bore four-barrel gun that Lancaster built.
Sold for £21000
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C. G. BONEHILL
A FINE 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 137804, MADE EXPRESSLY FOR LACKIE MONTROSE
28 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with cross-bolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the locks signed The Zephyr Gun, within a scrolling banner, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock with semi-pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., recent nitro re-proof
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 14-BORE SLIDE AND DROP HAMMER GUN, NO. 3640, CONVERTED FROM BASE FIRE
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the action, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with bold scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the forward angled breech with recessed breech face, 14-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
The gun appears to have been converted from base fire. The strikers and hammers have been replaced.
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TRULOCK & HARRIS
A FINE .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 11139, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE
26-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file cut rib, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, engraved cap and chequered steel butt plate, sling eyes, 6lb. 5oz., recent nitro re-proof
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THOMAS HORSLEY
A RARE 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 1602
30-inch steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, sliding top lever, non-rebounding hammers and locks with fine border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of hardening colour, hammers with self-retracting strikers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
The gun was built in 1867 for Captain Mickery, Royal Engineers. The gun is extremely unusual in that both the action and the barrels are stamped "STEEL". This is a very early use of steel barrels in a sporting shotgun, the barrels appearing to have different hardness of steel used at the breech ends and for the rest of the barrels.
Provenance: The Yannaghas Collection
The gun incorporates two of Horsley's best known patents, namely the "top lever no. 2410" and "the retracting strikers no. 1138"
Sold for £1850
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J PURDEY & SONS
A RARE 12-BORE HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14981, BUILT IN 1895 FOR LORD RIPON (AS EARL DE GREY)
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding hammers, back locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, probably a replacement, 6lb. 8 1/2oz., black powder proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
The gun was built in 1895 as the no. 1 gun of a pair. (The no. 2 gun of this pair was sold at the Gleneagles Hotel on 30 August 1999). The guns were originally supplied without chequering on the grip and fore-end. An unusual feature of the gun is the presence of a manual half-cock between full cock and the rebound half-cock.
Provenance: By family descent from Lord Ripon's head keeper, Chas. Julian.
Lord Ripon, Earl de Grey, was born in 1852 and became the second Marquis of Ripon in 1909. He is arguably the greatest game shot of all time with a recorded lifetime's total of 556,813 head of game. Much of his shooting was conducted with a set of three guns and with great speed of loading is known to have had seven dead birds in the air at one time. He persisted in the use of hammer guns. The unprecedented size of his "bag" has led to his frequent description of the greatest shot of all and his feats are unlikely to ever be repeated.
At Studley Royal, his Yorkshire estate, he entertained the royalty and nobility of England and Europe and in turn shot with the greatest sporting estates, such as Holkham, Sandringham and Elveden in the heyday of the shooting party. It was his combination of natural ability and total commitment to his chosen sport which raised him above the level of other good shots. In the shooting field throughout his life he was repeatedly top score and despite increasing age he maintained the highest standard to the end. He died on September 22nd 1923 in the field, having killed 51 grouse on his last drive, while the last birds of the day were being picked up, he fell down dead.
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CHAS. MALEHAM
A 16-BORE HAMMER TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1383
28 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder boring, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, J. P. patent action, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted, firing pins removed
Sold for £160
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W. MOORE
A 12-BORE PINFIRE GUN
28 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar lock, hammers and rotary underlever with bold scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 7lb. 1oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
Sold for £400
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Thos. HASDELL
A 14-BORE PERCUSSION GUN
30-inch fine damascus twist barrels, breeches with platinum plugs, the locks, hammers and percussion breech with foliate scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of hardening colour, half length well figured stock wth 14 1/2-inch pull, steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof
Sold for £700
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J. D. DOUGAL
A 12-BORE PATENT LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 2054, CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and side lever with bold scroll engraving, 14 /12-inch stock, broken at the hand, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted and dented, worn overall
Sold for £80
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J. BLANCH
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN
28 3/4-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch stock with cracked head and steel butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)
Sold for £160
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5003
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 4lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked, left hammer repaired, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
Sold for £650
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NAVY ARMS CO.
AN ITALIAN 12-BORE REPRODUCTION PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 5794
28-inch barrels with true cylinder borings, the frame and locks with etched scroll decoration, half length stock with 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof
Sold for £170
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W. HORTON
A 28-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2582
28-inch part octagonal barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, plain blacked frame with hammer and side lever, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 3lb. 15oz., nitro proof
Sold for £200
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HUSQVARNA
A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 103CS TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9145
29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, machined rib and cross-bolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll decoration and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
Sold for £880
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H. HOLLAND
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1825
27-inch shortened blacked damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the maker's name signed in gold on the rib, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and push forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof
Sold for £1000
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THOMAS JOHNSON
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1077
30-inch Parson's patent chopper-lump damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, converted from pinfire, the frame, Purdey patent thumb lever, rebounding barlocks and hammers with fine scroll engraving, grip safety, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 7lb., black powder proof
The gun has a number of interesting patent features, notably the grip safety, the Purdey under bolt and thumb lever, as well as the Parson's patent barrels. The action flat is stamped W & C Scott, castle trademark and the breeches have pieces dove-tailed in, indicating a pinfire conversion. left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
Sold for £750
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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3884
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 18??
Sold for £2800
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J. D. DOUGAL
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 2406, CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
The gun was built to Dougal's patent No. 1128 of 1860. It was originally built as a pinfire gun and has subsequently been converted.
Sold for £750
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4069
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with border decoration, conical base fire-type strikers, fore-end with crab knuckle joint, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with replacement brass butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
Sold for £350
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL 'E' QUALITY HAMMER GUN, NO. 20940
27 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about 3/4 choke boring, the bolstered frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13-inch figured stock, 4lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its canvas case with maker's label
The maker kindly confirms that the gun was built in 1914.
Sold for £1300
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 908
30-inch damascus twist barrels, the breeches with platinum plugs, the bar locks and hammers with scroll engraving, half-length figured stock with steel furniture, 14 3/4-inch pull, black powder proof, worn overall, in its maker's oak case
Sold for £700
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H. HOLLAND
A 10-BORE PINFIRE GUN, NO. 13916
30-inch damascus twist barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever wit scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch replacement stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores rivelled and dented
Sold for £400
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5297
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, fore-end with Blanch lever, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1800
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C. H. SMITH & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 56
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, cross-bolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with horn butt plate, slight crack to the head, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
Sold for £380
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J. WILKES
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 384
29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the locks with scenes of dog and game, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £500
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R. HAZEL
A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN
30-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about improved cylinder boring, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £250
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE COLONIAL QUALITY HAMMER GUN. NO. 7769, CONVERTED FROM A .577 RIFLE
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, with plain blacked frame, rebounding backlocks, bolted hammers and rotary under lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1896.
Sold for £200
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A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, SIGNED J. PURDEY
25-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frame, rotaly underlever, non-rebounding bar locks and hammers with scroll engraving, the lock plates signed J. Purdey, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
The gun has been converted from a muzzle loader and then subsequently sleeved. The rib is signed J. Purdey, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London. The gun has no serial number and there is not sufficient left of the original gun to determine with any certainty as to whether this gun is by Purdey or another.
Sold for £850
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GUNMARK
A 16-BORE KESTREL MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 284259
27 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame with scroll decoration, 16-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
Sold for £200
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