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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION SIDE LEVER NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3673
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, trigger plate and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, cracked through the hand, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted, leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1881. It is a very early example of their round action and is stamped with patent use number 29.
Sold for £3000
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WALSE LOVET & CO.
AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2553
36-inch damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, fixed rear sight, the frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol and rubber recoil pad, 10lb. 8oz., black powder proof
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WILLIAM MOORE & GREY
A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2499
31-inch barrels by J Purdey & Sons, with 2 7/8-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 9lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 15812
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch figured cross-over stock, cast off for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
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C. G. BONEHILL
AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN
36-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding backlock and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 13lb. 6oz., recent nitro re-proof
Sold for £4000
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E. D. COX
AN 8-BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2800
33 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 4-inch chambers about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding hammers, back locks and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 11lb., recent nitro re-proof, left hammer repaired, bores marked
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WILLIAMS & POWELL
AN 8-BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 8366
36-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, cracked and repaired at the head, 12lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked
Sold for £2000
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A FINE AND RARE 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12806
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, pinfire-type hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving within finely detailed borders and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 10lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1877 and that the barrel length is original. The gun is of exceptional quality and remains in an exceptional condition for its age.
Sold for £8500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 1 1/2-INCH BORE SCREW BREECH PUNT GUN, NO. 20049
together with its punt, trailer, etc, a complete shooting rig, the 102-inch barrel with trunions, signed by the maker Holland & Holland , 98 New Bond Street, London, No. 20049, the massive breech block dropping to reveal the heavily threaded breech, locking latch and cocking lever and with chequered stock, with screw breech block, cartridges, heads, etc, together with its matching grey-painted punt with breeching ropes, oars, etc, together with its custom-made trailer
Punt: 21ft. 7in. long, 3ft. 10in. wide
Holland & Holland confirm that the gun was delivered on January 15th 1914 at a cost of £84. The punt is watertight and the whole outfit has seen regular use and is presented as a complete oufit ready for use. Very few gunning punts remain in use today.
Viewing
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Sold for £10500
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G. H. DAW
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 131
29 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and push forward underlever with bold scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's oak and leather case with lift-out tray
The gun was built to Daw's Patent No. 1594 of 1862 and is considered by many to be one of the most significant developments and certainly the first commercially successful true centrefire breech-loading sporting gun.
Sold for £3000
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GYE & MONCRIEFF
A FINE 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1078
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
The gun is built to Thomas patent 324 of 1870.
Sold for £3000
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PURDEY
A RARE 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6033, BUILT FOR THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, forward pointing underlever, back locks and hammers with border and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with leather-covered cheek pad, 5lb. 9oz., black powder proof, bores marked
The maker kindly confirms that the gun was completed on 29th December 1860 for the Duke of Wellington as an 18-bore breech-loading gun with 28-inch barrels. The original cost was £57, 15s. Lt Gen Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington was born in 1807 and succeeded his father in 1852. In 1853 he was made a Privy Councillor and a Knight of the Garter in 1858. Known as "the son of Waterloo", he died in 1884.
Sold for £3500
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WILLIAMSON & SONS
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5032
30-inch damascus barrels with true cylinder borings, the frame, bar locks, hammers and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
Sold for £450
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 3574
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, broken and repaired through the hand, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, hammers probably replaced
Sold for £1000
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JOS. HAMBRUSCH
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2147
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with foliate scroll engraving around scenes of woodland game, clipped fences, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., recent nitro re-proof
Sold for £400
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H. HOLLAND
A 20-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3730
30-inch replacement barrels by William Ford with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with W. Richards label
Sold for £1300
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A FINE .410 HAMMER GUN, NO. 7748
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed horn butt plate, 4lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
Sold for £2200
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W. J. JEFFERY
A SCARCE 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8108
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining some possibly renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof
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THOMAS WILD
A SCARCE 12-BORE (3-INCH) WILDFOWLING HAMMER GUN, NO. 10731
30--inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, broad machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1480
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F. BEESLEY
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2192
28-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 12 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
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G. E. LEWIS & SONS
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15242
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding scenes of game and dogs in landscapes, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the fences carved with floral designs, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £2300
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19361
28--inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1909 as the No. 1 gun of a pair to the following lot.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19362
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, probably renewed, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1909 as the No.2 gun to the previous lot.
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AYA
A SCARCE 16-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 134973
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 5/8-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £1100
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ARMY & NAVY
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 44541
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, doll's head extension, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock including 3/8-inch extension, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, canvas case
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JOHN WILKES
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13948
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, the frame with fine border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof, canvas case with James Purdey & Sons label
Sold for £1500
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J RIGBY & CO.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17545
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke boring, doll's head extension, the frame with border and scroll engraving, signed in the maker's distinctive script, 14-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof
Sold for £1400
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A SCARCE 20-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 144803
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case with its original guarantee card
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1950
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SAMUEL SMITH & SONS
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1335
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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AYA
A FINE PAIR OF 20-BORE "NO.1 DELUXE" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 473/4
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/8 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with bold foliate scrolls against a lined ground, gold lined cocking indicators, retaining all of their bright and colour hardened finish, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb., Spanish nitro proof, in their English best quality leather motor case with maker's label
The guns were built in 2003 and appear virtually unused. The No. 1 Deluxe is AYA's best model, engraved and finished in the UK to the highest standard.
Sold for £14500
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