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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
with compartments for 28-inch barrels, including many tools and accessories, the exterior re-covered
Sold for £480
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ARTESANIA
A NEW SPANISH LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE
the black leather case with compartment suitable for 28-inch barrels
Sold for £190
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A MOUNTED CAPE BUFFALO HEAD
the silver plaque engraved Paul Roberts, Iseolo District, Kenya, March '76
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RAY WARD
A PAIR OF FULL-LENGTH CANVAS GUN SLIPS
with fleece-lined interiors, leather trim and straps to be used as a pair
Sold for £230
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J. RIGBY & CO.
A BALDOCK PATTERN SPEAR KNIFE
9 1/2-inch saw back blade with impressed Rigby trademark, brass crosspiece, the hollow handle with gnurled grip
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McARTHUR & PRAIN
A SCARCE GANNOCHY RAPID CARTRIDGE LOADER
the tray with spring clips for 100 12-bore cartridges, with rain cover and lid
Sold for £450
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A LEATHER FULL LENGTH GUN SLIP
together with matching cartridge bag (2)
Sold for £250
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| 98 |
A GROUP OF LEATHER GOODS
comprising: an ostrich skin cartridge bag, for about 100 cases; a leather take-down gun slip; and a shagreen cartridge box (3)
Sold for £400
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W. R. PAPE
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
with compartments blocked for 27 1/2-inch barrels (will take 30-inch)
Sold for £240
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WILLIAM EVANS
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
suitable for a pair of 20-bore guns, with compartments for 28-inch barrels
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GRAY & CO.
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment for 30-inch barrels
Sold for £160
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A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
with compartments blocked for 28-inch barrels
Sold for £200
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
with compartments for 30-inch barrels, re-lined, one brass corner missing
Sold for £280
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WILLIAM EVANS
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
for about 500 cases, with straps and dividers; together with a further leather case; and cartridge bag (3)
Sold for £380
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| 105 |
ELEVEN VINTAGE SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS
of various patterns and styles, including rosewood and ebony examples
Sold for £320
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| 106 |
FRED CARR & SON
A KYNOCH CARTRIDGE ADVERTISING MIRROR
with central Kynoch trademark surrounded by Primex, Opex, Grouse, Bonax, Kynoid and Swift cartridges, framed, 27 by 37-inches
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| 107 |
JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER TRIPLE GUN CASE
the lift-out barrel tray with compartments for 28-inch barrels
Sold for £850
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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A BRASSBOUND CANVAS DOUBLE GUN CASE FOR A PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL RIFLES
with compartments blocked for 26-inch barrels
Sold for £180
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BADMINTON LIBRARY
"BIG GAME SHOOTING"
2 vols; together with George Shiras, "Hunting Wildlife with Camera and Flashlight", 2 vols, second edition 1936 (4)
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BOSS & CO.
THREE PAIRS OF 12-BORE BARRELS FOR BOSS TRIO OF GUNS, NOS. 4845, 4846 AND 4937
with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, in their oak and leather barrel case
The maker confirms that these are the additional sets of choke barrels for the above numbered set of guns. The barrels were built to fit a trio of guns, nos. 4739, 4740 and 4741. The numbers stated in the catalogue are the new barrels numbers.
Sold for £2000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE CHOPPER LUMP BARRELS FOR GUN NO. 24869
28-inches with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and hlf choke borings, nitro re-proof
Sold for £400
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LANG & HUSSEY LTD
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10823/4
28-inch barrels with top extension, No.1 gun with replacement barrels by S. R. Jeffery & Son with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the No.2 gun with sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their individual leather cases
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15624/5
28-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 foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within banners, 16-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, cast for central vision, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores marked, rejointing recommended, in their maker's brassbound leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929.
Sold for £3500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20735/6
27-inch Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels, shortened by the makers, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1914 with 30-inch barrels. They were shortened and lightened by the maker in 1932 to the then more fashionable length of 27-inches.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15303/4
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, articulated front triggers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including slim leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1895.
Sold for £18000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33017/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof (No.1 gun re-proofed), in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, No.1 gun wall thickness marginal
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1935
Sold for £23500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13202/3
29-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the fences finely carved with Classical scrollwork and hidden faces, cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1889 for Baron Schroder. The fences are carved in the Classical style and this is almost certainly the work of Barre. The maker records noting "detonating chased by Barre" and confirming the barrel length as 29-inches.
Baron Sir John Schroder, 1825-1910
He was the son of the founder of the well known banking firm, as well as a great collector and patron of the Arts.
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17230/1
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1936.
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ARTHUR TURNER - WITHDRAWN
A SCARCE PAIR OF 12-BORE (2-INCH) LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 12152/3
26-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full, improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings respectively, file cut Churchill ribs, the scroll backed frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 13 5/8-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and slim recoil pads, 5lb. 4oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
The guns were rebarrelled by the maker in 1982.
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9251/2
27 1/4-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather case
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