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R. MALENTACCHI
AN ITALIAN 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 030566
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extension with file-cut rib, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with sling swivels, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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W. RICHARDS
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10897
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
S2
Sold for £800
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A. A. BROWN & SONS
A FINE 20-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79770
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with Celtic strap work around highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock with a fox and flighting duck, the left lock with grouse and bird of prey, the action base with a snipe, retaining much of its original polished and colour hardened finish, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1994. It was engraved by W. Marshall, an engraver based in Scotland and it was completed in July 1996. The gun appears relatively little used.
Sold for £8000
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ARRIETA
A PAIR OF 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 34959/60
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining most of their original blued finish, Holland & Holland self-opening mechanism, 14-inch well figured stocks with pistol grips, 5lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £2400
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 114895/6
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full and 1/4 and full choke borings respectively, top extension, the frames and top levers with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun bores marked, in a leather leg-of-mutton case
S2
Sold for £2600
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 47340
27 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
S2
Sold for £400
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CHAPUIS
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57757, ESPECIALLY MADE FOR J. ROBERTS & SON, LONDON
27 1/2-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration around scenes of game birds in flight, the action base with a dog and duck, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 3oz., French nitro proof, in its maker's case
S2
The gun appears little used.
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 114319
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £800
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ALEX MARTIN
A 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7033
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, hand detachable trigger block, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof
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PERAZZI
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE MX12 SCO SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 81261/2
26-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, side plates and top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding ribbons and floral bouquets, the action bases signed in gold, 13 3/4-inch highly figured exhibition quality stocks with slim recoil pads, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker;s case with spare chokes, etc
S2
The guns appear relatively little used. The proof stamps date the guns to 1991.
Sold for £15000
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PERAZZI
A PAIR OF 20-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED SCO MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 80491/2
26-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, lock plates and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with fine scrollwork and bouquets surrounding highly detailed scenes of game in landscapes, the locks with woodcock and snipe, the action bases with a retrieving dog, selective single triggers, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with slim recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's case with spare chokes tubes, etc
S2
The guns appear little used. The proof stamp dates the guns to 1991.
Sold for £12000
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RIZZINI
A 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 93948
27-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene decoration, 13-inch figured stock with pistol grip, recoil pad and stick-on comb riser, 6lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof
S2
Sold for £260
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SKB
A 20-BORE MODEL 500 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. CM562028
26-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib with crossbolt extension, the bolstered frame and top lever with game scene decoration, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
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RIZZINI
A 28-BORE "ARTEMIS" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 80488
26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, top lever and side plates with foliate scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case with spare chokes, etc
S2
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1000
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RIZZINI
A 20-BORE "ARTEMIS" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 83153, MADE ESPECIALLY FOR J. ROBERTS & SON, LONDON
30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch magnum chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, solid machined rib, the frame, top lever and side plates with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured straight hand stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case with spare chokes, etc
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The gun is magnum proofed for steel shot and appears little used.
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LAURA BOSIS
A 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 0039
29-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, solid machined rib, the rounded frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed scenes of game in flight and retaining all of its original bright finish, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case with maker's certificate dated June 2011
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The gun appears little used and was completed in 2011.
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A. FRANCOTTE
A FINE BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 90558
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, matted ventilated rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, three-piece fore-end, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof
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The gun appears virtually unused and retains all of its original finish.
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P. BERETTA
A FINE 20-BORE SO9 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AAA211B
29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, pinless locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock engraved with duck, the left lock engraved with grouse, the action base with woodcock, the trigger plate signed "M. Candito", single trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof
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The proof code dates the gun to 1996.
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B. C. MIROKU
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 698677
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof; together with a Webley .410 bolt-action gun, no. 58606 (2)
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Sold for £250
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE "CITORI" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40742
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, the plain blacked frame with top lever, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof
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Sold for £400
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE MODEL 325 GRADE 1 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 38771NX
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £550
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WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE MODEL 5500 "SPORTER" SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. K544893E
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £400
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F. N. BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE B1 MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 67102
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker's butt plate, the comb cut down, 8lb., Belgian nitro proof
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The original invoice shows that the gun was bought new in April 1960 for £139 6s 8d.
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE CUSTOM GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56668
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, fitted with interchangeable Teague choke tubes, file-cut ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with highly detailed game scenes surrounded by heavy scrollwork, with stippled top surface, the action base with a retriever and duck, 15-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker's leather-bound canvas case with spare chokes, etc
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PERAZZI
A 12-BORE MX8 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56853MAP
29-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib with centre bead, the frame, top lever and detachable trigger block with fine tight scroll engraving with gold floral highlights, retaining all of its original bright finish, the action base engraved with an eagle and signed by the engraver, "ABig.", 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 8lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case
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The proof code dates the gun to 1981.
Sold for £3500
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SYMES & WRIGHT
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. OU01, "THE BIRD OF PREY" GUN
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, matted solid rib and gold lined breeches, the frame, locks and top lever engraved in bold relief with scrolling foliage and mythical creatures, the locks and action base engraved with scenes of birds of prey in flight, signed by the engraver Rashid L. Hadi, retaining all of its bright cyanide hardened finish, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
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The gun was completed in 1990 and appears little used. It is engraved to an exceptional standard by Rashid L. Hadi who has gone on to complete much exceptional work for Westley Richards amongst others. It was the first over and under gun completed by Symes & Wright and was used in all of the firm's initial promotional and marketing material.
It is sold with a comprehensive file containing numerous articles and brochures detailing the gun and its construction, as well as the background of the maker.
Symes & Wright was formed as a gunmaker in London in 1987. Both Peter Symes and Alex Wright had previously worked for James Purdey & Sons and as young gunmakers had decided to set up business on their own. With a flair for design and marketing and a fresh outlook, the company was quickly established as a serious competitor to the existing London makers. At a time when the London trade was only slowly pulling out of recession, and was perceived as old and stuffy, Symes and Wright were like a breath of fresh air. During the company's short history it produced some of the best guns to come out of London since the 1930s. To quote from one of the company's advertisements, "We are not trading on a reputation established over a century ago, nor do we waste energy marketing luxury goods associated with our name. Our business is quite simply building the finest sporting guns money can buy - without compromise, without exception". Unfortunately orders dwindled with the economic downturn of the early 1990s and the firm ceased trading in April 1995. Ironically this was just when the trade was emerging from recession. Production was modest with side-by-side production reaching serial number 36 and over and under gun numbers reaching serial number 14.
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