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CHARLES INGRAM
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4497
28-inch replacement steel barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the original 27 1/2-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scroll, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case, re-jointing recommended, damascus barrels left bore below the recommended wall thickness
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ADAMS & CO.
A 12-BORE LEVER COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12388
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, side plates and push forward underlever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, patent action with cocking stud, 14-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12091
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, Scott Climax action, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £700
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1319
28-inch sleeved barrels by Westley Richards, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever cleaned bright, the maker's name signed in gold, the hinged base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £1000
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 76257
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, retaining much original colour, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
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The gun was formerly the property of Desmond (Des) P. Kelly, an Australian businessman and World War II fighter pilot.
Sold for £800
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HAMMOND BROS.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2002
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £650
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE MODEL 470 EL SIDE PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. S05473A
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, dummy side plates and top lever with gold game bird decoration and retaining much original hardening colour, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof
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The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1100
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DI-MAGGIO
AN ITALIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1163
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut solid rib marked "Mod.555-E", mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with flowers, articulated front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13248
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £500
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY-FIVE" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 564636
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with rose bouquet engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock (gold oval removed), 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores dented
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16696
30-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and patent numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scroll, the detachable base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1906.
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16238
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, top lever engraved in gold, removable action base plate revealing the hand detachable lock, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, single trigger and ejectors require regulation, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather double gun case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1903.
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16120
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and patent numbered top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, the detachable base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable gold washed lock work, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1901.
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30446
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and patent top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by fine scrollwork, clipped fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro re-proof
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ARTHUR TURNER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10159
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 93854
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, left bore marked
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A FINE 12-BORE (2-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 87557
27-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the scroll back frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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Sold for £800
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MANTON & CO.
A 12-BORE (2-INCH) LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88007
28-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about full choke boring, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 9oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1700
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C. S. ROSSON & CO.
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3507
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker's canvas case
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Sold for £1200
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13674
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, bores dented
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Sold for £220
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WILLIAMS & POWELL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8828
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £450
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J. GRAHAM & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 81945
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full and 3/4 choke borings, Churchill rib with top extension, the frame and top lever with fine game scene engraving surrounded by bold scrollwork and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £800
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) MAGNUM BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22480
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, file-cut broad flat rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 8lb., nitro proof
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C. H. SMITH & SON
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18141
32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
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W. P. JONES
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15940
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £250
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GYE & MONCRIEFF
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1598
25-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the semi rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever profusely engraved with water fowl scenes, pierced top lever, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 7lb., black powder proof, bores marked
S2
The gun was built on a trigger plate action, patent no. 950 of 1878 granted to Lionel Gye of 60, St James St, London. The action was apparently only produced for a very short time because Westley Richards threatened legal action over possible patent infringement. The barrel length appears to be original and is highly unusual for a gun of this date.
Sold for £300
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4668
27-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking stud, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894.
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A LIGHTWEIGHT PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7122/3
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's leather case with green velvet interior, canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927. They were subsequently re-stocked and re-proofed in 1992.
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DAVID MCKAY BROWN
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7496
29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, trigger plate and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, "D. V. Hudson", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including ebonite extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1992. It appears relatively little used.
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 16-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5105
29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding hammers, bar locks and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended
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Sold for £500
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