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WILLIAM GASCOYNE
A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1974
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with bold foliate scroll engraving, entwined around scenes of dogs and game, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining some original finish, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel and toe plates, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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J. SAMPSON
A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 353
28 1/4-inch damascus barrels (probably shortened) with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
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R. H. BATE
A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, toe chipped, 6lb. 10oz., black powder proof
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 13986
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and improved cylinder choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-down underlever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1873 for A. Pilkington Esq.
Sold for £2000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE PAIR OF 14-BORE PERCUSSION GUNS, NOS. 1558/9, BUILT FOR HRH PRINCE ALBERT AS A GIFT FROM QUEEN VICTORIA
31-inch damascus barrels, the ribs signed "Charles Lancaster, 151 New Bond Street, London", each with ebony ramrods numbered to the gun and with nickel silver fittings, platinum lined breeches and plugs, the hammers and locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, steel furniture, pineapple finial, the trigger guards engraved with dogs and game, the gold escutcheons engraved with a crowned 'A', half length highly figured stocks with engraved and numbered steel butt plates, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, in their maker's velvet-lined mahogany case with lift-out tray, tools and accessories, etc
S58
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1850.
HRH Prince Albert was a regular customer of Charles Lancaster and he ordered his first pair of 15-bore guns (nos. 1346/7) in 1843 and the company received the Royal Warrant later that same year.
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A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 443
29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving around scenes of game in flight, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with decorative butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness marginal
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T. BLAND & SONS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7857
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the plain rounded frame with backlocks, rebounding hammers and top lever, 13-inch crossover stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £250
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A. W. GAMAGE
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 52648
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border decoration and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, canvas case, re-jointing recommended
S2
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I. HOLLIS
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2329
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
S2
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 80112
28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about extra full choke boring, the plain frame, central hammer and top lever retaining all of their original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with maker's butt plate, 6lb. nitro proof
S2
Sold for £90
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JOHN COOK & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4352
25-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof (bore diameter marginal)
S2
Sold for £380
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C. E. ANDREWS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1095
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and true cylinder choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £800
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A. W. GAMAGE LTD
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 32307
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £300
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W. COX & SON LTD.
A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2574
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 4lb. 6oz., recent nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £700
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SAMUEL BUCKLEY & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 520
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder re-proof, right bore pitted
S2
Sold for £600
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E. HARRISON & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 15082
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, in its leather case with reproduction Harrison & Hussey label
S2
Sold for £800
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LINCOLN JEFFRIES
A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
26-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, machined top surface with maker's legend, the plain frame and top lever retaining much original hardening colour, automatic ejector and cocking indicator, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S2
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W. H. MONKS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14050
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine floral scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., bores pitted, black powder proof (1868 Rules)
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built between 1878 and 1892 and that it is the earliest gun of this quality of which they are aware.
Sold for £750
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HENRY ATKIN
A 16-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 125
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £1200
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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
S2
Sold for £550
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 528843
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £250
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GUNMARK
A 20-BORE "KESTREL" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 343221
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with impressed decoration, 13 3/4-inch stock, 5lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
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WATSON BROS.
A FINE BUBLIK-ENGRAVED 20-BORE ROUND BODY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2021
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, stippled flat top rib, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the maker's name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
S2
The gun was completed in 2001 and appears relatively little used. The vendor states that the following craftsmen were involved in the construction of the gun: Alex Torrock, Michael Kelly, Nigel Teague, Robert Smith, Martin Bublik, Keith Thomas and David Sinnerton.
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BENELLI
A 20-BORE SELF-LOADING GUN, N117338
26-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, with interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, the frame with scroll engraving around scenes of pointing dogs, restricted magazine capacity, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case
S2
The gun appears virtually unused.
Sold for £600
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PATSTONE & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1903
27-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1400
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 20-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 145627
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1200
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J. VENABLES & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5812
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1200
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 097-09
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
The gun appears new and unused.
Please note VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.
Sold for £850
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 199702
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £280
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO. 3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 185849
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, rejointing recommended, worn overall
S2
Sold for £140
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