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210 GAMBA
A 12-BORE CX707 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. G61877

28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, blacked alloy receiver, magazine restricted to two shot, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof
Lot: 210
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211 A BELGIAN 9MM RIMFIRE SINGLE BARREL BOLT-ACTION GARDEN GUN
25-inch barrel with fixed sights, single shot bolt-action, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 3lb. 9oz., Belgian black powder proof

Sold for £30
Lot: 211
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212 LUIGI FRANCHI
A 12-BORE SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. D87069

28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 3/4 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the alloy receiver with game scene decoration, magazine restricted to two-shot, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof
Lot: 212
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213 BROWNING
A 12-BORE A5 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 461400

27 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, magazine with restricted capacity, crossbolt safety, 14 1/2-inch stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 15oz., Belgian nitro proof

Sold for £190
Lot: 213
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214 REMINGTON
A 12-BORE MODEL 1100 LEFT-HANDED SELF LOADING GUN, NO. N296628V

28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the left-handed receiver with scroll decoration, restricted magazine capacity, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 9oz., nitro proof

Sold for £240
Lot: 214
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215 REMINGTON
A 12-BORE MODEL 1100 LH LEFT-HANDED SELF LOADING TRAP GUN, NO. M695701V

25 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about improved cylinder boring, machined ventilated rib, the left-handed receiver with scroll decoration, restricted magazine capacity, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof

Sold for £100
Lot: 215
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216 BSA
A 12-BORE "SNIPE" MODEL SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 20763

30-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, blacked alloy receiver, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof

Sold for £30
Lot: 216
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217 WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE "SUPER X2" MODEL (3-INCH MAGNUM) SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 11CMM10122

28-inch barrel with 3-inch magnum chamber, interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, restricted magazine capacity, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 11oz., nitro proof

Sold for £150
Lot: 217
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218 MACNAUGHTON & SONS
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2934

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rounded and slightly scroll-backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic borders, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, top strap with swing safety catch and removable inspection plate, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof

Sold for £2800
Lot: 218
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219 DAVID MCKAY BROWN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7445/6

27-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving against a lined ground, retaining much of their original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's double motor case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1989 and that they were engraved by Geoff Moore.
Lot: 219
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220 JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4774

28-inch replacement chopper lump barrels by David McKay Brown, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke boring, top extension, the rounded frame and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the fences carved with leaves, gold cocking stud, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/8-inch extension, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in ???? and the gun was rebarelled by David McKay Brown in 1986. The stock was reset for the left shoulder at this time and should easily bend back to its original right handed dimensions.
Lot: 220
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221 JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5108

28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke boring, top extension, the round action and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
Lot: 221
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222 W. WATSON & SON
A RARE SINGLE BARREL 4-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3597

44-inch blacked damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, the massive rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 13lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, in its associated brassbound leather case
Lot: 222
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223 PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8633

28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness marginal

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1871 with 29-inch barrels.
Lot: 223
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224 PURDEY
A SCARCE 20-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8339

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and push-forward thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock including rubber covered recoil pad, 5lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum

The maker confirms that th gun was built in 1871 as the No.1 gun of a pair.

Sold for £2800
Lot: 224
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225 LEACH & SONS
A 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 56215

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 13-inch stock, 5lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof
Lot: 225
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226 W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A SCARCE 28-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8108

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof

Sold for £1900
Lot: 226
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227 WEBLEY & SCOTT
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL MODEL 100 SEMI-HAMMERLESS GUN, NO. 80822

30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about full choke boring, the frame, top lever and hammer retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof

Sold for £100
Lot: 227
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228 ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 23649

28-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about improved cylinder boring, the plain frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and top lever with lined border, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb., recent nitro re-proof, bore marked

Sold for £160
Lot: 228
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229 A BELGIAN .410 DOUBLE BARREL FOLDING HAMMER GUN, NO. 23R
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about cylinder boring, the frame with side lever and central hammers, 14 3/4-inch stock, 4lb. 4oz., recent nitro re-proof

Sold for £80
Lot: 229
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230 T. BLAND & SONS
A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8315

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke boring, plain rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, broken and repaired at the hand with steel plates, 6lb. 2oz., recent nitro re-proof
Lot: 230
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231 JOSEPH LANG
A 12-BORE PINFIRE GUN, NO. 2737

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, forward pointing underlever, hammers and locks with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, single bite action, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof

The serial number indicates the gun was completed in 1863.

Sold for £500
Lot: 231
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232 ARMY & NAVY
A 16-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 44665

30-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the rounded frame, top lever and rebounding back lock with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof

Sold for £260
Lot: 232
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233 T. WILD
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14300

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
Lot: 233
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234 W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 23458

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke boring, treble wedge fast top bolt extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., recent nitro re-proof, bores marked

Sold for £460
Lot: 234
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235 ALEX MARTIN
A 12-BORE PINFIRE GUN

29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 15oz., black powder re-proof, canvas case

Sold for £420
Lot: 235
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236 D. EGG
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 904

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and primitive scenes of game birds, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof

Sold for £950
Lot: 236
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237 TRULOCK & HARRISS
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 11115

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, doll's head extension, the frame, patent top lever, horseshoe hammers and stepped locks with fine scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 2oz., proof exemption certificate, bores heavily pitted

Sold for £380
Lot: 237
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238 J. RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 15838

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke boring, the rib engraved with London and Dublin address, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the action flats with maker's trademarks, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with horn butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1887 and that it was the No.2 gun of a pair.

Sold for £1250
Lot: 238
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239 HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30634

28-inch replacement chopper lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke boring, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1924 and that they fitted the replacement barrels in 1994. The gun is a very early example to incorporate the Holland & Holland self-opening action, which was introduced in 1922. The action base is engraved Royal Self Opener, while the action flats are engraved PAT APP FOR. The hardened action inserts (for the compressor to bear against) are of a larger size than later guns.

Sold for £12500
Lot: 239
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