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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE CHOPPER-LUMP BARRELS, NO. 31770
to fit a self-opening "Royal" model sidelock ejector gun, 26-inches with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, self-opening spring compressor, nitro proof
The maker confirms that the barrels were built in ????
Sold for £420
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J. BLANCH & SON
THE BARRELLED ACTION OF A .303 BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, IN THE WHITE
28-inch barrels with short raised rib and raised fore-sight bed, rounded frame and backlocks, extended top strap, nitro proof
Sold for £2000
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J. & W. TOLLEY
THE ACTION AND LOCKS ONLY OF A HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 5777
the bolted locks with border engraving and retaining some hardening colour; together with a Parker's barrel clearer, in its wooden box; and two boxes of Remington Arrow 12-bore cartridges, boxes with their English address; and a further box of cartridges
Sold for £75
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F. T. BAKER
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 2140
the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of deer, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate
Sold for £100
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PARKER BROS.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 20-BORE "CH" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 198286
the frame with border and scroll engraving surrounding crude scenes of game in landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, the action flats stamped with patent dates, etc, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad
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Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.
Sold for £850
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PARKER BROS.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE "DHE" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 152604
the frame with scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch stock including recoil pad
Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on the hammer price.
Sold for £380
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CHARLES OSBORNE & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50571
the frame with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate; together with a Belgian folding .410 gun, no. 868, 26 1/2-inch barrel, skeleton stock, Belgian proof, side lever defective (2)
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JOSEPH LANG & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE TRIGGER PLATE GUN, NO. 6071
the incomplete action, trigger plate, dummy side plates and push-foward underlever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, some parts missing
Sold for £100
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JOSEPH LANG & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5800
the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, broken and crudely repaired at the hand
Sold for £80
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E. J. CHURCHILL
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4056
the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and rubber recoil pad
Sold for £1700
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 44891/2
30-inch Argus steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun top lever spring weak, in their brassbound oak and leather case embossed Prince Nicolas Galitzine
The guns were built in 1912.
Sold for £5500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25443/4
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937 for William S Paley. The guns conform to their original specification and retain much of their original finish.
Sold for £37000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 22440 AND 22677
27-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much of their renewed hardening colour, rolled edge trigger guards and gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1900 and 1901 respectively and that the guns were re-barrelled and refurbished by the makers circa 1970.
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "FEATHERWEIGHT" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3943/4
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with fine border and scroll engraving surrounding a pair of feathers within a shield, retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, slightly cast for the left shoulder, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The guns were completed in December 1935. The guns are built for the right shoulder, the current owner having had the stocks cast on. They will easily return to their original position.
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2346/7, BUILT FOR LORD IVOR SPENCER-CHURCHILL
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, 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 some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built for Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill in 1919 for his 21st birthday and that the guns were re-barelled by themselves in 1970. The guns have been little used since.
Lord Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill (1898-1956) was the younger son of the 9th Duke of Marlborough. His first wife, the former Consuelo Vanderbilt, was an American railroad heiress and his elder brother John, was the 10th Duke of Marlborough. Spencer-Churchill was educated at Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford before joining the Royal Army Service Corps in 1917 and gaining the rank of Lieutenant. He fought in the First World War and was decorated with the French Legion of Honour. He married Elizabeth Cunningham on November 15 1947 and had a son, Robert William Charles (born 1954). He developed an inoperable brain tumour and died in 1956. He is buried beside his cousin, Sir Winston Churchill, and close to his mother at St Martin's Church, Bladon, Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
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HUSSEY LTD
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14555/6
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-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 traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
Sold for £9500
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13232/3
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 acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun right bore dented, in their maker's brassbound leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1925 for Augustine Courtauld.
Augustine Courtauld (1904-1959) is best known as a British Arctic explorer. As part of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition he spent the winter of 1930/31 as the solo observer at the ice cap station built atop the Greenland ice cap, 8,600 feet above sea level and 112 miles west of the Expedition's main base. He was relieved on May 5th 1931 after five months, just as his food and fuel were running out. He was awarded the Polar medal upon his return and published his autobiographical memoir, "Man the Ropes", in 1957.
Sold for £12200
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7913/4
No. 1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No. 2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
Sold for £4800
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 56145/6
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores marked, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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P. BERETTA
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 626 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. A44487A AND A44585A
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about cylinder and 1/4 choke and 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames wth border, bouquet and scroll engraving, top levers with silver pigeon motifs, selective single triggers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, canvas case with John Rigby label and maker's carton respectively
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14230
26-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
Sold for £1200
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41022
30-inch replacement barrels by Joseph Lang & Son with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
Sold for £1800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7817
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, worn overall, bottom horn cracked, canvas case
Sold for £1200
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15034
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the polished frame and locks with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its maker's canvas case
Sold for £1800
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ASPREY
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2035
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened and lacquered finish, the action base signed in gold Asprey, London, gold-lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
The gun is of recent manufacture and was one of the last produced by the Asprey Gunroom. It remains virtually unused.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6367
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, side lever with repair, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5940
30 1/4-inch lined damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, carved fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel repair plates to hand, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888. The barrels were lined in 2005.
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15380
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, single trigger, serial number inlaid in gold, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The gun appears little used and retains much original finish. The maker confirms that the gun was built in ???? and was supplied to Von Lengerke & Detmold in New York.
Sold for £9000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7713
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fluted fences, sprung front trigger and guard, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its recent brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
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HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER FULL CROSS-OVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3248
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch well figured cross-over stock, cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used and retains much of its original finish.
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