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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10299
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, canvas case
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13125
28-inch 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32450
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicator, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1935.
Sold for £4500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31659
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case with original stock, etc
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928.
Sold for £11500
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 42325
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension and file-cut flat top rib, the frame, locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43722
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much renewed hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its brasssbound leather case
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Sold for £1500
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MERKEL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 481126
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving around detailed scenes of game in woodland landscapes, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb., German nitro proof
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The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1800
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GARBI
A 12-BORE GUNMARK "ROYALE" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. GA15843
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by foliate scrollwork, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 17 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £600
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JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4062
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7149
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, ejectors require regulation, canvas case with reproduction maker's label
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 156107
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, worn overall
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Sold for £280
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W. RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9459
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and original ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
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Sold for £420
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A GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3088
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with scrolling oak leaves around woodland hunting scenes, cocking indicators, horn trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and sling swivels, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £600
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22388
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 16-inch replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £550
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "NORTHWOOD" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37251
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1962.
Sold for £3500
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ROSSON & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26088
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, left-handed opening top lever, 15-inch replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £250
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12071
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 16-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "AVANT TOUT" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23163
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5939
27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £250
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WINCHESTER
A SCARCE SET OF FOUR MODEL 23 "CLASSIC" 12-BORE, 20-BORE, 28-BORE AND .410 SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. CL12-208E, CL20-208E, CL28-208E AND CL410-208E
each with 26-inch "Winchester Proof Steel" monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers (28-bore with 2 3/4-inch chambers), about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined raised ventilated ribs, the blacked frames with scroll engraving and retaining all of their original finish, base plates inlaid with gold game birds, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, beaver tail fore-ends, 7lb. 2oz., 7lb., 6lb. 5oz. and 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their individual maker's cases
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The guns appear almost unused and retain virtually all of their original finish. This model was produced for less that two years between 1986-7.
Sold for £6000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11826
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £500
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (2-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4319
26-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £1000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21673
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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Sold for £600
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13160
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the scroll back frame with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £150
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COLT
A 12-BORE MODEL 1883 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7583
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £480
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7602
30 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £260
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JOSEPH SMYTHE
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN
30-inch damascus 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, 15-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
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Joseph Smythe was probably best remembered as a gunmaker who accidentally destroyed much of Darlington town centre with an appalling gunpowder explosion in 1894.
Sold for £200
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JOSEPH HARKOM & SON
A SCARCE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2315
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with characteristically shaped fences with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5392/3
No.1 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the No.2 gun with 29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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The maker confirms that the guns were delivered on 2 August 1902.
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JOHN DICKSON AND SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7273/4
27-inch Vickers steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the No.2 gun with an additional pair of 27-inch Vickers steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the action bases signed in gold, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1/4-inch ebonite butt plates, the gold ovals engraved "ADC Scots Guards", 6lb, nitro proof, bores marked and barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound leather case, including compartment for the additional barrels
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 for Lt Col Archibald Douglas Crabbe.
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