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JOSEPH LANG & SONS
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17571/17526
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8, improved cylinder and 7/8 choke borings respectively, the frames and top levers with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stocks (No.2 gun including 1 1/4-inch extension), 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
S2
£600-800
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7875/6
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames and numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads (No.1 a replacement), 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S2
£800-1200
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JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13801
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label
S2
£1500-2000
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PHILLIPSON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1863
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended, barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum, gold oval missing, bores marked, plastic case
S2
£200-400
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H. J. HUSSEY LTD.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14436
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
S2
£300-500
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EDWINSON GREEN & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6353
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, oak and leather case
S2
£500-800
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ARTHUR ILSLEY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4006
28-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case
S2
£800-1200
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57651
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather covered Browning case
S2
£500-700
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9065
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2/-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its modified double leather case with William Kavanagh & Son label
S2
£1000-1500
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2802
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, cracked and repaired at the head, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£800-1200
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. GA14255
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 16-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its pigskin covered case
S2
£250-400
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE RIGBY BISSEL PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17134
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, rising bolt top extension, the frame, leg-of-mutton shaped locks and top lever with scroll engraving, turn-on and off ejectors, 16-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in circa 1904.
£800-1200
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LONDON SPORTING PARK
A 12-BORE (WATTS) SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 186 (6451)
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£1500-1800
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR CROSSOVER GUN, NO. 8100
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
S2
£1400-1800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17952
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its maker's lightweight canvas case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1903 as the No.2 gun of a pair.
£3000-5000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17259
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 16 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with reproduction maker's label
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901.
£3000-5000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13176
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, lightweight Brady case with reproduction maker's label
S2
£1500-1800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22599
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the frame and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within an arched banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, fore-end wood chipped, leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910.
£2500-3500
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JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15502
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, rolled edge trigger guard, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its associated leather case with maker's label and canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was among the last guns completed after the firm's departure from Beak Street in July 2003. Three guns are noted as awaiting final finishing and delivery when the firm closed, this gun and a pair of 20-bore.
Confusingly the final sidelock gun, a .410 also bearing the serial number 15502, was completed for and engraved by Malcolm Appleby, now better known as the "Dragonfly" gun.
£5000-7000
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13475, MADE FOR J. ROBERTS & SON, LONDON
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£400-600
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "MOORGREY" MODEL BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 53876
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the plain frame, backlocks and top lever retaining faint traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores lightly marked, re-jointing recommended, leather leg-of-mutton case
S2
The Moorgrey saw limited production between 1921 and 1922 and it is possible that as few as 90 guns were built. An almost entirely machine-made gun with monobloc barrels sold for £13/10/0.
£150-250
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T. MURCOTT
A 12-BORE PATENT MOUSETRAP ACTION LEVER-COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2869
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, bar locks and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's names signed within a scrolling banner, safety lever, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, bottom horn repaired, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The gun incorporates Murcott's patent 1003 of 1871. The mousetrap was the first commercially successful hammerless gun and opened the door to the numerous hammerless designs that followed.
£600-900
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E. A. BALES
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29498
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded Scott patent frame, backlocks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£300-500
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ADAMS & CO.
A 12-BORE LEVER-COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12814
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, cocking studs, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£300-500
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 68273
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
£400-600
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JOSEPH SMYTHE
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1693
28-inch replacement barrels by John Wilkes, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, right bore slightly marked, in its maker's leather case
S2
£250-400
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3369
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in a converted mahogany case
S2
£200-300
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 701 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6653 (135510), MADE EXPRESSLY FOR S. R. JEFFREY & SON LTD
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its canvas Brady case with retailer's label
S2
£600-900
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 701 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 127077
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and improved cylinder borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock slightly cast on for the left shoulder and including 1 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2
£350-500
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 399922
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£200-400
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