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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE "EMPIRE" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 78109
32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame with border engraving, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £480
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W. RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8275
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with off-set comb and 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £110
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WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE MODEL 97 PUMP ACTION TAKE-DOWN SPORTING GUN, NO. 848456
26 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, plain frame and central hammer, ribbed fore-end and half length magazine tube with reduced capacity, 13-inch stock with pistol grip, repaired at the hand, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bore pitted
Sold for £255
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MACNAUGHTON & SONS
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2934
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rounded and slightly scroll-backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic borders, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, top strap with swing safety catch and removable inspection plate, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
Sold for £2500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
AN IMPRESSIVE M-BORE SIGNAL CANNON, NO. 005
the 24-inch solid brass multi-stage barrel with raised bands, plain vent, globuous banded cascable and plain trunions, signed on the top surface Holland & Holland, London, mounted on its well detailed teak carriage with brass fittings, London black powder proof
The cannon is one of a limited number that were built for Holland & Holland between 1989 and 1991.
Sold for £6500
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STEPHEN GRANT
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4128
29-inch damascus barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rib numbered 2, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores dented, brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label and charge card numbered to gun 4373
The maker confirms that the gun was built c1876. The gun incorporates Grant & Hodges patent number 251 of 1871.
Sold for £4800
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J. D. DOUGALL
A 12-BORE PATENT LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 3505
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers with recessed 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding hammers, barlocks and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with lift-out tray, the escutcheon engraved W. H. Wilson Fitzgerald, 29 Queen's Gate, London
The gun incorporates Dougall's patent 1128 of 1860 relating to the slide and drop lockfast action.
Sold for £4000
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7747, BUILT IN 1868 FOR LORD RIPON (AS EARL DE GREY)
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, sunken game rib, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, bolstered fences, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof, bores marked
The maker confirms that the gun was built for Lord Ripon in 1868 as the number two gun of a set of three. The whereabouts of the othe guns is unknown.
Lord Ripon, Earl de Grey, was born in 1852 and bcame the second Marquis of Ripon in 1909. He is arguably the greatest game shot of all time with a recorded life time's total of 556,813 head of game. Much of his shooting was conducted with a set of three guns and with great speed of loading is known to have had seven dead birds in the air at one time. He persisted in the use of hammer guns. The unprecedented size of his "bag" has led to his frequent description of the greatest shot of all and his feats are unlikely ever to be repeated.
At Studley Royal, his Yorkshire estate, he entertained the royalty and nobility of England and Europe and in turn shot with the greatest sporting estates, such as Holkham, Sandringham and Elveden in the heyday of the shooting party. It was his combination of natural ability and total commitment to his chosen sport which raised him above the level of other good shots. In the shooting field throughout his life he was repeatedly top score and despite increasing age he maintained the highest standard to the end. He died on September 22nd 1923 in the field, having killed 51 grouse on his last drive. While the last birds of the day were being picked up, he fell down dead.
Sold for £5000
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A. LANCASTER
A 12-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 3763
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers with linked pins and rotary underlever with fine border and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, top strap numbered 1, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented
The gun incorporates Alfred Lancaster's Patent 1525 of 1865 relating to the linked firing pins attached to the noses of the hammers. Alfred Lancaster was the son of Charles Lancaster and he set up his own business as a gunmaker in 1859.
Sold for £800
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 25738
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, doll's head extension, the frame with rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock including 1-inch horn extension, 8lb. 3oz., nitro proof
Sold for £420
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8633
28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness marginal
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1871 with 29-inch barrels.
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5963
28 3/4-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, single bite rotary underlever, rebounding backlocks and hammers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1860 with 30-inch barrels at a a cost of 57 pounds and 15 shillings. It was subsequently converted to centrefire.
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 10167
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, second pattern thumb lever, rebounding back locks and hammers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), barrel wall thickness marginal, marked and rivelled, in its maker's leather case with contemporary reloading accessories
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1878.
Sold for £1600
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving within entwined borders and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof
Although built to a very high quality within the Birmingham trade, the gun is devoid of any maker's name or serial number.
Sold for £1100
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HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON
A 10-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. AT200517
36-inch barrel with 3 1/2-inch magnum chamber about full choke boring, colour hardened frame with central hammer, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 10lb. 2oz.; together with the major parts of 16-bore hammer gun, the lock signed J Blanch & Son; and a French 16-bore boxlock non-ejector gun, no. 51000 (3)
Sold for £200
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W. WATSON & SON
A 20-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3630
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
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LEACH & SONS
A 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 56215
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 13-inch stock, 5lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof
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A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £380
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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.
Sold for £5000
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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.
Sold for £5800
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A GERMAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 330402
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, proof marks for May 1940, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, cocking studs, composition trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb., nitro re-proof
Sold for £200
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HABICHT-PIENER
A SPANISH 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 123432
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with border and scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, clipped bolstered fences, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof
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ESHA
A GERMAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41367
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with mid extension, the scroll back bolstered frame with border engraving and matted top surface, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 6lb. 6oz., sling swivels, German nitro proof, left bore dented, leg-of-mutton case
Sold for £300
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GRULLA
A 20-BORE "ORVIS CUSTOM" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 215
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the blacked frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with border engraving, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £620
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THOMAS BLAND & SON
A 20-BORE "THE FAIRMOUNT" SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19100
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock with rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The gun appears virtually unused and was completed in 2011. The "Fairmount" is a new production model by Bland using an Italian barrelled action as the basis for the gun. Final finishing and proof is carried out in London.
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 620-05
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker's carton with proof certificate
The gun appears new and unused.
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LINSLEY BROS.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2141
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, file cut Churchill rib, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including recoil pad, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof, leather case, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, top lever spring weak
Sold for £400
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ARRIETA
A 20-BORE "GUNMARK VISCOUNT" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37001
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 bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £1400
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SCHILLING
A FINE GERMAN 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2633
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, engraved 'Made Specially for A. F. Ayer', the machined rib with crossbolt extension, the breeches profusely engraved with scrollwork, the muzzles with similar detail, the scroll back frame and top lever engraved with fine scrolls around scenes of African game birds, within realistic landscapes, the birds inlaid with gold, retaining much of its original hardening colour, the clipped fences with bold foliate scrollwork, cocking studs and gold plated triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and basketweave butt plate, the chequering surrounded by fancy detail, the stock bearing an engraved silver panel on the left depicting a leaping lion and on the right, with an inlaid silver scroll bearing a presentation inscription: 'You Hear my Carbine? - One Caribou! "To Pat from Joshua Green with Compliments, Respect, Gratitude and Happy Memories of Glorious Finish on Lions at Sianna, November 26 1930"', 5lb. 5oz., German nitro proof
Sold for £6500
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ARMY & NAVY
A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 38817
27-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1800
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