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CHARLES BOSWELL
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 18037
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the broad file cut rib with crossbolt extension, the heavy frame with bold foliate scroll engraving within strapwork borders and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed with a scrolling banner, clipped fences, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, canvas case with W. J. Jeffery trade label
Sold for £2500
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14069
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke boring, 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 figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound canvas case
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JOSEPH HARKOM & SON
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2492
29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the distinctively shaped frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving within lined borders and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £2000
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 44981
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £500
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, C2018
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded scroll backed frame with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scroll cartouche, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with 1/2-inch ebonite extension, with excessive right hand cast, 6lb. 3oz., recent nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £1300
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "KONOR" MODEL ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 62646
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and side plates with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and dented, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "SANDHURST" MODEL ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 55173
29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and dummy side plates with scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock, cast-off for central vision, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, leather case
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JOHN TISDALL
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, leather case
Sold for £650
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J. P. SAUER & SOHN
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 245309
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the scroll backed frame with border and scroll engraving, fences with side clips, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used and was built in 1960.
Sold for £400
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J. MACNAUGHTON & SONS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. H17301
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the frame with foliate scroll engraving surrounded by highly detailed borders, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 13 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof
Sold for £950
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6293
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Charles Ingram label
Sold for £900
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VERNEY-CARRON
A FRENCH 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10J391
26-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with bouquet and scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., French nitro proof
The gun appears virtually unused.
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AYA
A 12-BORE (3-INCH MAGNUM) NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 556430
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, beaver tail fore-end, 7lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof
The gun appears virtually unused.
Sold for £500
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE "GP" MODEL MARTINI ACTION GUN, NO. 46989
30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about full choke boring, the plain blacked frame with breech block, side safety and under lever, 14 1/2-inch stock, nitro proof, 6lb. 3oz.
Sold for £130
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE "EMPIRE" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 78494
32-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, cross-bolt extension and machined rib, the plain frame with border decoration and retaining virtually of its original hardening colour, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, fore-end tip missing
Sold for £750
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MACNAUGHTON & SONS
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2934
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rounded and slightly scroll-backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic borders, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, top strap with swing safety catch and removable inspection plate, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A FINE 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6679
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, top extension, the rounded frame and gold numbered top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with shells, the maker's name signed within a shield, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip including a 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1916 as the No.2 gun of a pair.
Sold for £9000
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J PURDEY & SONS
A RARE 12-BORE HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14981, BUILT IN 1895 FOR LORD RIPON (AS EARL DE GREY)
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding hammers, back locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, probably a replacement, 6lb. 8 1/2oz., black powder proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
The gun was built in 1895 as the No.1 gun of a pair. (The No.2 gun of this pair was sold at the Gleneagles Hotel on 30 August 1999). The guns were originally supplied without chequering on the grip and fore-end. An unusual feature of the gun is the presence of a manual half-cock between full cock and the rebound half-cock.
Provenance: By family descent from Lord Ripon's head keeper, Chas. Julian.
Lord Ripon, Earl de Grey, was born in 1852 and became the second Marquis of Ripon in 1909. He is arguably the greatest game shot of all time with a recorded lifetime's total of 556,813 head of game. Much of his shooting was conducted with a set of three guns and with great speed of loading is known to have had seven dead birds in the air at one time. He persisted in the use of hammer guns. The unprecedented size of his "bag" has led to his frequent description of the greatest shot of all and his feats are unlikely to ever be repeated.
At Studley Royal, his Yorkshire estate, he entertained the royalty and nobility of England and Europe and in turn shot with the greatest sporting estates, such as Holkham, Sandringham and Elveden in the heyday of the shooting party. It was his combination of natural ability and total commitment to his chosen sport which raised him above the level of other good shots. In the shooting field throughout his life he was repeatedly top score and despite increasing age he maintained the highest standard to the end. He died on September 22nd 1923 in the field, having killed 51 grouse on his last drive, while the last birds of the day were being picked up, he fell down dead.
Sold for £15000
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LORD RIPON'S CORK-HANDLED WALKING CANE
the cane with spherical knop, with gold escutcheon engraved with his coat-of-arms, 34-inches
The cane features in virtually every photograph of Ripon shooting in his latter years.
Sold for £1700
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PURDEY
A 10-BORE PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 5228
32-inch damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches and plugs, the hammers and locks with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, half length figured stock with 14 1/2-inch pull, engraved steel butt plate, 8lb., black powder proof, right nipple missing, slightly worn overall
The maker confirms that gun was built in 1856 and that it is the No.2 gun of a pair that were delivered at a cost of £110.
Sold for £3500
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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 921 AND 3736
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frames, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlevers with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with grip safeties and engraved steel butt plates, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in their associated canvas case
The maker confirms that gun no. 921 was originally built in 1849 as a muzzle-loading gun and that it was converted to breech loading centrefire by them in 1872. Gun no. 3736 was built to match and make a pair to the earlier gun in 1883 for J. E. Gladstone Esq.
Sold for £5000
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REILLY
A SCARCE 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 10128
30-inch damascus twist barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about cylinder borings, the rounded frame, back lock, hammers and forward pointing under lever with border and foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the 14 1/2-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, leather case with lift-out ammunition compartment
Sold for £500
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CHAS. H. MALEHAM
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1416
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, patent treble grip action, the rounded frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with original horn butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
Sold for £1500
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 13926
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top levers profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, surrounding gold inlaid scrolls and rose bouquets, retaining all of its hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt, 7lb, nitro proof
The gun appears virtually unused.
Sold for £4500
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W. W. GREENER
A RARE PAIR OF 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 64852/3
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the breeches and maker's name signed in gold, the ribs further engraved stocked and finished by John Wilkes, London, the frames, rebounding bar locks, hammers and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with fine scroll engraving around delicate gold inlaid rose bouquets with further gold inlay, the maker's name and serial numbers signed in gold, the action flats stamped with Greener elephant trademark, retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their leather green velvet-lined leather case with maker's labels together with companion Wilkes label and with compartment for a companion John Wilkes hammer gun, gold plated oil bottles, snap caps, etc, canvas outer cover
The guns appear unused. At the time that Greener ceased manufacture in the 1960s, these guns remained unfinished and they were completed, stocked, engraved and finished by John Wilkes. The guns have remained unfired and formed part of the legendary Tulchan collection.
Sold for £13000
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E. FLETCHER & SON
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 148988
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
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JAMES MACNAUGHTON
A SCARCE 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3132
27-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame and numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, possibly renewed, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1100
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11522
29-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with fleurs-de-lis, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb., nitro proof, lightweight leather case with reproduction maker's label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1883 as a non-ejector gun. It has subsequently been converted to ejector.
Sold for £4200
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 20-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 22844/27303
27-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and signed with the maker's name, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figures replacement stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their leather case with maker's label
Holland & Holland confirm that the guns were built in 1902 and 1912 respectively. The guns were re-stocked and re-barrelled by Holland & Holland in 1990.
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LINSLEY BROS.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2141
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, file cut Churchill rib, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including recoil pad, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof, leather case, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, top lever spring weak
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