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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
AN "INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUNS" BOOKLET
1929 edition, thirty-one pages
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JOHN WATTS
A SPORTSMAN'S WATTS' PATENT PENKNIFE
with shotgun cartridge extractor, cigar cutter, corkscrew, etc; together with a Mappin & Webb sportsman's pocket knife, with many functions including saw, buttonhook, corkscrew, file, etc, bone grips (2)
Sold for £350
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G. & J. W. HAWKSLEY
A NORFOLK LIAR GAME COUNTER
the nickel and brass counter with four dials for pheasant, partridge, rabbit and hare, in its leather pouch
Sold for £240
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A GROUP OF GUNMAKERS' CATALOGUES
makers including Westley Richards, W. J. Jeffery, Vickers, Stephen Grant, Harrison & Hussey, etc, many with pre-War letters of acknowledgement
Sold for £120
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FERRUM & HIDE
A FINE TALLETT-ENGRAVED BUFFALO BELT
the black Sedgewick bridle leather belt with a 38mm steel buckle and clip, engraved with a Cape buffalo and signed "B. Tallett 18", retaining all of its colour hardened and bright finish, in its maker's leather case, new and unused
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3491
the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1878.
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A PAIR OF 20-BORE BARRELLED ACTIONS
to make a pair of single trigger over and under ejector guns, the 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the semi rounded frames with top levers and trigger plate actions, Boss type fore-end irons without ejector work or extractors
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The actions are of UK manufacture and remain in the white.
Sold for £2000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13408/9
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4, and true cylinder and improved cylinder borings respectively, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A MATCHED TRIO OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15031, 15032 AND 15277
28-inch barrels, No.1 gun sleeved with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No.3 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, No.1 gun with 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun with 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, No.3 gun with 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., 6lb. 11oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, nitro proof, in three individual canvas gun cases
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The maker confirms that the pair were built in 1911 and the No.3 gun was built to match in 1920.
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W. W. GREENER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE G60 GRADE "FACILE PRINCEPS" EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 55179/80
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the scroll back frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, the arcaded fences and side bolsters with strapwork and oak leaves, side safety, highly figured stocks with butt plates, No.1 shortened to 14-inches, No.2 gun 15-inches, 6lb. 7oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker's velvet-lined brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1907.
Sold for £3500
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1340/1
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £5000
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J. BLANCH & SON
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6063 AND 6166
30-inch barrels, No.1 gun sleeved with 2 3/4-inch chambers, No.2 gun Whitworth steel with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frames, backlocks and top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb, 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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A. A. BROWN & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 79715/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, engraved breeches, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the makers' name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch well matched extensions, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1981.
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1399/1400
29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case with replacement label
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1898.
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 1433/4
29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896.
Sold for £7500
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8537/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 5/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 16 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1 3/4-inch rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end wood chipped, No.2 gun extractor leg broken, barrel wall thickness marginal in their maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937. The guns incorporate the rare full self-opening mechanism that Boss used for a very limited period between 1933 and 1937 - only fifty-six examples apparently being listed in the order ledgers.
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 11501/2
29-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 fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 16 1/4-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grips including 2-inch extensions, the silver ovals engraved with crowned 'N', 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1906 for the Marquess of Normanby.
Sold for £6000
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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, line cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, left hand mainspring of the No.2 gun broken, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
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The maker confirms tat the guns were built in 1937 for William S. Paley. The guns conform to their original specification and retain much of their original finish.
William S. Paley (1901-1990)
William S. Paley was the chief executive who built Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network to one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States.
Born in 1901, he was the son of a cigar manufacturer. In 1927, as their business expanded, they bought a struggling Philadelphia radio network, Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System, primarily for use as an advertising medium for the family cigar business. Within a year sales had doubled and within a decade the original network of 16 stations had expanded to one 116. Paley quickly grasped te potential advertising earnings and that a mixture of good programming was the key to attracting advertising revenue. Expanding in to records and television brought further growth and the company boomed in the post war years, remaining one of the largest of its type. Other interests included owning a racing stable, as well as building a significant collection of modern art. At one point, he owned the New York Yankees baseball team. He died in 1990.
Sold for £34000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17304/5
30-inch chopper-lump barrels (No.2 replacement by the maker), with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, fitted with rubber comb raisers, 7lb., nitro proof, ejectors require regulation, fore-end loop of the No.2 gun detached, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1901 for A. Whitelaw. The guns were subsequently re-stocked by the maker in 1947.
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HUSSEY LTD.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14426/7
27-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908 for the Hon. R Grosvenor.
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE FEATHERWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3354/5
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 3/4 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, top extensions, the frames, side panels and gold numbered top levers with bold scroll engraving around feather motifs, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather motor case
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Sold for £2900
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "UTILITY" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3237/8
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb., nitro re-proof, in their lightweight leather "VC" motor case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1926. The guns were owned by Colonel H. A. R. Powell, MBE and were used by his wife for many years. A letter enclosed with the guns shows that they were sold in 1983 for £3650.
Sold for £2400
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F. BEESLEY
A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION QUALITY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2837
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with finely detailed prehistoric scenes within bold foliate scrollwork, the left lock engraved with a mammoth against a wooded landscape, the action base with a flying pteradactyl above a smoking volcano, the right lock engraved with a running deinonychus, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stock with Prince of Wales grip, full length semi beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its ostrich skin covered oak and leather presentation case containing a full complement of accessories, the engraved hallmarked silver case label continuing the prehistoric theme
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The gun was completed in 2006 and appears virtually unused. The gun is engraved by Bill Sinclair and its construction utilises the talent of many of the finest gunmakers working in the trade today.
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10287
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, trigger guard dented, rejointing recommended
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Sold for £1000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12292
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked, right mainspring missing
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Sold for £800
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F. BEESLEY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1320
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893.
Sold for £650
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7877
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, broad flat rib, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including well matched 2-inch extension and leather-covered cheek pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1912 for Sir Evelyn de la Rue, Bt.
Sold for £2000
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4593
28-inch maker's replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, rear lump re-barrelling number 9749, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 as the No.3 gun of a trio and that the replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1976.
Sold for £5000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26774
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, spring-loaded front trigger, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, well matched, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1913.
Sold for £4800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12658
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences heavily carved with scrolling foliage, Boss patent single trigger and Boss patent ejector work, 15-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No.1 of a pair for Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey in 1887. The gun was subsequently converted to ejector by Boss & Co. and also fitted with their single trigger.
It is well documented that Payne-Gallwey had a disagreement with Purdey over a game counter he invented, so it is likely that when it was time to re-barrel the gun he chose to approach Boss instead. Likewise Boss were well known for their single trigger and ejector conversions at this time.
Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Born in 1843, he was educated at Eton and was the cousin of Lord Walsingham, perhaps the best shot of his era. He kept company with the most accomplished shots of the day an had been a keen shot from and early age. His grandfather had published "Cautions to Young Sportsmen" in 1800, one of the first manuals on safe gun handling. He inherited the Thirkelby Estate at the age of 43, which was on of the very best sporting estates in Victorian Britain. An accomplished author, he is probably best remembered for his three volumes of "Letters to Young Shooters" published between 1891 and 1896. A prolific inventor, his name is still known for the many shooting accessories that he designed, including Payne-Gallwey pattern cartridge bags, cleaning rods and brushes, shooting sticks and game counters. Many of these items remain in production to this day. As a renowned wildfowler, he invented a double barrel punt gun that was built by Holland & Holland and was the first president of WAGBI, which is today known to shooters as BASC. His last work was "High Pheasants in Theory and Practice". He died in 1916.
Sold for £6000
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