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J. WOODWARD & SON
TWO PAIRS OF 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER BARRELS
28-inch pair for gun no. 8969 with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the 26 1/2-inch pair for gun no. 7051, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, barrel wall thicknesses below the recommended minimum
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 031-99 AND 032-99
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight plastic case
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The guns were built in 1999 and were finished to a very high standard.
Sold for £5500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUNS, NOS. 23315/6
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 and full and full choke borings respectively, mid extensions, matted pigeon ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores dented, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927.
Sold for £14000
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1841/2
28-inch barrels, No.1 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, single triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
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The No.2 gun was re-barrelled in 1999.
Sold for £4500
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13798/9
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by William Powell & Son, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., recent nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16073 AND 16073
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke and 1/4 and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the additional 30-inch barrels for the No.2 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the No.1 gun retaining most of its original hardening colour, the No.2 gun retaining traces of original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.2 gun with a leather cheek pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun barrel wall thickness marginal, No.2 gun barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's triple leather gun case
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The maker confirms that a pair of guns numbered 16072 and 16073 were ordered by G. Ward on 10th June 1895. In 1903 and 1910 pairs of extra barrels were made and fitted for each gun. Purdey records indicate that by 1956 the pair had been split, gun no. 16072 having been purchased by Purdey and subsequently sold on. A replacement No.1 gun was then built, using one of the pairs of original barrels and was numbered 16073 so as not to cause confusion with the gun that Purdey had subsequently sold. The vendor's family is not sure how the second gun came to be built, but it is speculated that the original No.1 gun was stolen in the aftermath of World War II and that Purdey offered to replace it as they had unwittingly sold the original No.1 gun. Research in to the Purdey records is ongoing.
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5727/8
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder, 1/4 and 1/4, 3/8 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold line cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14188/9
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the No.2 gun barrels later replacements by the maker, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb 10oz., nitro proof (No.1 gun black powder proof), bores pitted
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1892. The guns were originally ordered as non-ejector guns, although by this time ejectors had become standard. Consequently, although not fitted, the action and fore-end appear to be already machined to accept the additional parts required. This is confirmed by the note in the maker's records "provision for ejectors".
Sold for £4000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15616/7
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks with engraved heel and toe plates, No.1 gun with replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended, in their maker's leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16906/7
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with fern leaves, Boss patent single trigger, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks with ribbed ebonite butt plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1900 and that they have no record of the Boss single trigger. The guns are unusual in two respects. Firstly they have reverse choke borings, the classic specification of a true grouse gun, firing the choked barrel first. Secondly, they are fitted with the Boss single trigger. At this time Purdey did not have their own reliable single trigger mechanism and it was not unknown for a client to have the rival firm's proven single trigger fitted when the guns were built.
Sold for £8500
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LANG & HUSSEY LTD
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13007/8
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case
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F. PIOTTI
A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5388 AND 6365
25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single triggers and non-automatic safety catches, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leatherbound canvas case
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The guns were completed in 1971 and 1974 respectively.
Sold for £5500
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6699 AND 6700
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name within a scrolling banner, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, rejointing recommended, No.1 gun bores marked, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1920.
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W. & C. SCOTT
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "CHATSWORTH" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 146809/10
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, side plates and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining all of their original bright finish, 16-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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The guns were built in 1983 and have been relatively little used. The "Chatsworth" was W. & C. Scott's best model and relatively few pairs were built by the firm. A copy of the original invoice dated 30.6.83 is included and shows a cost of £7,871.00 for the pair.
Sold for £4800
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GUNMARK
A PAIR OF "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 71782/3
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, No.2 gun bores pitted and dented
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ARRIETA
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE GUNMARK "VISCOUNT" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 37035 AND 38160
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 17-inch figured stocks, No.1 a replacement, No.2 including 3-inch extension, 7lb., nitro proof
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3398/9
No.1 gun with 26-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the No.2 gun with 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker's canvas case
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE "AUTOMATIC" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4394
29-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, arcaded clipped fences, raised gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in a brassbound leather case with John Dickson & Son label
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Sold for £3600
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15270
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game highlighted in gold, the left lock with a pheasant in flight, the right lock with a grouse, the action base with a Labrador and the trigger guard with a rabbit, the locks signed in gold and retaining all of its original hardening colour, Miller single trigger, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was originally ordered in 1987 and was completed in 1992 for an American client. The gun was never paid for or collected and it remained the last "new" gun that Wilkes built. It was on display for many years in the shop until Wilkes' closure in 2003. The gun remains new and unfired and is being sold on behalf of the Wilkes family.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19894
29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its maker's oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910.
Sold for £4000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13873
29 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, top lever inlaid with a gold game bird, the fore-end wood engraved and inlaid with a gold diamond, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, right bore marked, oak and leather case with Purdey label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.
Sold for £3500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL DELUXE" SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 33645, A TWO BARREL SET
the 27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 1) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the 29-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 2) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, matted and chequered flat top ribs, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever profusely engraved with scrolling foliage around birds in flight, the maker's name signed within a banner and retaining some original hardening colour, the clipped fences carved with further scrolling foliage, gold line cocking indicators, articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz. (7lb. 8oz. with additional barrels), nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's lightweight leather case with compartments for both pairs of barrels
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1948.
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "PREMIER" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 6654, A TWO-BARREL SET
the 25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 1) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the 25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels (numbered 2) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scrollwork, the maker's name signed within a banner, clipped fences, line cocking indicators, spring-loaded front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, non-automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight "VC" case with compartment for the additional barrels
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1949.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 16059
27 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted flat top pigeon rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1986.
Sold for £6500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13838
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, matted pigeon rib, the breeches engraved "Field Barrels", the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed in gold, the clipped fences heavily carved with oak leaves and acorns, retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including leather covered recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with reproduction label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891 for a Mr C(a)dahy. The specification is for a gun with spare Whitworth steel barrels with pigeon rib, third grip, clip sides, pistol grip hand and very little engraving. The records further note that the stock was fitted with a removable counterweight to be used subject to which barrels were fitted to the gun.
The gun appears to have been extensively reworked and now has full engraving and renewed hardening colour. The stock and fore-end (including iron) have been replaced. The maker has no record of this subsequent work.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL DE LUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40188
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork around detailed scenes of game in landscapes, the right lock engraved with grouse, the left lock with woodcock, the action base with a dog retrieving a pheasant, the trigger guard with snipe, fences carved with leaves and retaining most of its original bright finish, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1972 and delivered in June 1976 and that the original cost of the gun was £2,050. The gun has been recently serviced by themselves.
Sold for £16000
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T. NEWTON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5013
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, bottom horn chipped, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and marked, re-jointing recommended
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Sold for £500
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D. CROCKART & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7033
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 bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3544
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case with William Evans label
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Sold for £680
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49441
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/4-inch extension, top horn repaired, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
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Sold for £800
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