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LUCIANO BOSIS
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF 20-BORE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 321/2
29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, matted solid ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork incorporating floral motifs against a stippled ground, the pinless locks all engraved with fine scenes of game birds in flight against woodland settings, the trigger plates signed Laura Galeazzi, serial numbers and maker's name inlaid in gold, 14 1/2-inch highly figured exhibition grade stocks with semi psitol grips, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leather case with accessories and maker's certificates
The guns were delivered in 2004 and remain little used.
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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER PIGEON GUN, NO. 7445
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, broad flat file-cut rib, top extension with concealed bird sight, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip leather-covered recoil pad, 7lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1927. It has been converted to a single trigger and fitted with a replacement stock.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .410 SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 10349, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
26-inch octagonal barrel with 3-inch chamber about full choke boring, machined top surface, automatic ejector, the rounded frame and top lever with scroll engraving, side safety, 14 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 13oz., recent nitro re-proof
Sold for £1200
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A. BANTON
A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 18511
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 4lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £800
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A FINE 20-BORE PREMIER MODEL SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 10145
29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable Teague choke tubes, narrow file-cut rib, engraved breeches, the rounded frame, pinless locks and top lever profusely engraved with fine bouquet and scrollwork, the action base with a scene of a game bird in flight within a gold border and signed D. V. Hudson, the trigger plate signed P. A. Banks 2005, the maker's name signed in gold, gold-lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The gun was recently completed and appears virtually unused, retaining almost all of its original finish. The new cost today would be in excess of £58,000.
Sold for £23000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 26596/7
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
Sold for £3000
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