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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A SCARCE .500/.450 (1 1/2-INCH) FIELD PATENT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, NO. 1166
25-inch octagonal barrel with Henry rifling and full length ram rod, folding leaf and ladder sights, the receiver with scroll engraving and push forward side lever, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, broken and repaired at the hand with let-in ivory panels, 7lb. 15oz., black powder proof
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "PARADOX" BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 11760
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers and Paradox rifled chokes, machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight and top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, worn overall, top lever spring broken, bores badly pitted
S1
The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1888. It is a very early example of a Paradox with the first recorded example being built in 1886.
Sold for £900
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W. W. GREENER
A SCARCE 12-BORE HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 9290
25-inch damascus barrels with multi-groove rifling, the machined rib with gold lined folding leaf sights, the rounded long bar action, non-rebounding backlocks, nose-less hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its renewed hardening colour, engraved "Sighted with 4 Drams of Powder", self-retracting strikers, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 10lb. 8oz., black powder proof, leather case
S1
Sold for £4000
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HEYM
A 7X65R BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 90083
23 1/2-inch barrels with short raised rib, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 1.5-6x42 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the bolstered frame with border and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., German nitro proof
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .410/.22 "HORNET" HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6334, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
27-inch barrels with file cut rib, mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 4 telescopic sight, additional 27-inch 28-bore barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, fitted with a later Continental butt trap, sling eyes, 7lb. 14oz., Austrian nitro proof, canvas case with extra barrel compartment
S1
Holland & Holland confirm that the rifle was built in 1888.
Sold for £2500
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FERLACH
AN AUSTRIAN .458 WIN MAG SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER RIFLE, NO. 40.3574
24-inch barrels with ramp fore sight and machined short raised rib with fixed rear sight, mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x56 telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, together with a pair of 28-inch interchangeable 12-bore shotgun barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the ribs engraved "Cyril S. Adams - Houston, Texas", Kersten bolt extensions, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving around highly detailed carved scenes of elephant and buffalo against woodland backgrounds, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, the pistol grip cap engraved in gold with a lion's head, sling swivels and butt trap, 12lb. 8oz., Austrian nitro proof, in its canvas case with John Rigby & Co. label
S1
Sold for £3800
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B.S.W. SUHL
A GERMAN .318 ACCELERATED EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 38247
26-inch barrels with machined rib and raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves and mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 3-12x56 telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, crossbolt extension, the bolstered scroll-back frame with scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, horn trigger guard and set front trigger, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 10lb. 6oz., German nitro proof and subsequent Austrian re-proof, the barrel flats with date for February 1938
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KYNOCH
A FRAMED CARTRIDGE DISPLAY MIRROR
the display arranged around a central trademark, in its oak frame, 27 by 31-inches
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartments for two pairs of 28-inch barrels, in its canvas outer cover, the lid embossed with initials "W.W.D.", the end embossed "Pigeon Gun"
The case was originally for Wilkes gun no. 13561, a pigeon gun built for W. W. Dowding.
Sold for £650
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H. C. R. & SON
A THREE-DRAWER SPOTTING SCOPE, NO. 6343
the polished brass body leather covered with sliding sun shade, with interchangeable high magnification eyepiece, the body impressed "TEL.SIG.MKVI" also "G.S." and with broad arrow
Sold for £200
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BOKER
A GERMAN HUNTING KNIFE
7-inch single edged stainless steel blade with brass crosspiece and walnut grips, in its leather sheath; together with a leather cartridge magazine, for about 250 cases; and a pigskin cartridge bag (3)
Sold for £170
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W. W. GREENER
GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES
comprising: a pair of named horn-handled turnscrews; a named oil bottle; and a pair of un-named turnscrews with walnut handles (5)
Sold for £240
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A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment for 26-inch barrels, James Purdey & Sons label and charge card, canvas outer cover
Sold for £360
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A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment blocked for 27-inch barrels (will take 28-inch), by Bryant of London
Sold for £360
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A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
for about 500 cases, with leather straps, dividers missing
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A BRASSBOUND LEATHER BRIEF CASE
of gun case type, with blue baize-line interior, in new and unused condition
Sold for £440
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A LEATHER BRIEF CASE
with green leather cloth and leather lined interior, in new and used condition
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A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
for about 250 cases, with oak dividers
Sold for £200
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BRADY
A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels (will take 30-inch)
Sold for £380
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A LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels (will take 30-inch), the interior re-lined
Sold for £100
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A QUANTITY OF SHOOTING ACCESSORIES
comprising: 3 leather cartridge bags; a canvas bag; 2 leather cartridge pouches; 2 cartridge carriers; cartridge belts; hand guards, etc
Sold for £300
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A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
with compartments blocked for 28-inch barrels
Sold for £400
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A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
with compartments for about 250 cases; together with a leather cartridge case (2)
Sold for £360
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A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES
comprising: two pairs of 12-bore horn snap caps, the heads stamped MacKinlay, Glasgow; together with a pair of ebony 12-bore snap caps; oil bottle; Purdey chamber brush; and four leather hand guards (4)
Sold for £240
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SEVEN GUNMAKERS OIL BOTTLES
some named, including: Purdey, Rigby, Churchill and Jeffery
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GUNMAKERS ACCESSORIES
including: 3 Purdey pattern turnscrews; striker key; and chamber brush; together with a Purdey named oil bottle and a pair of snap caps (8)
Sold for £420
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THIRTEEN PAIRS OF SNAP CAPS
various calibres and patterns, some named, including Purdey and Holland & Holland (26)
Sold for £180
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W. PRAIN
A SCARCE GANNOCHY RAPID-LOAD CARTRIDGE CASE
the metal frame with spring clips for 100 cartridges, with rain cover, leather straps, the lid with maker's label
Sold for £400
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W. PRAIN
A SCARCE GANNOCHY RAPID-LOAD CARTRIDGE CASE
the metal frame with spring clips for 100 cartridges, with rain cover, leather straps, the lid with maker's label
Sold for £350
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ARMY & NAVY
A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
with compartments for about 250 cases, leather straps and dividers
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