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WILLIAM FORD
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2024
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, file-cut flat top rib with crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game and dogs in landscapes and retaining much original hardening colour, the clipped fences carved with fruiting vine, the action signed "Ellis Bros.", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £2200
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "AVANT TOUT" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25210
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £250
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JOSEPH CURRY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6300
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and dented, top rib lifted, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £140
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JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13722
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate and slightly swept comb, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, canvas case with C. B. Vaughan label
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11580
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, right bore marked and dented
S2
Sold for £220
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CHARLES HELLIS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3315
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke boring, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the action base plate with crossed feather trademark, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1962.
Sold for £350
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 131063
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £600
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W. J. JEFFERY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34936
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £200
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5112
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £140
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE 3-INCH MAGNUM MODEL 2000 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 20733611RR
32-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 3/4 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, together with its interchangeable 24-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring for solid slug, the frame with side mounted scope rail, restricted magazine capacity, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof
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REMINGTON
A 12-BORE MODEL 1100 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. N88788V
28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the frame with scroll decoration and restricted magazine capacity, synthetic Realtree stock and fore-end with recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 15oz., German nitro proof
S1
Sold for £170
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REMINGTON
A 20-BORE MODEL 1100LT-20 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. N880176K
28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the frame with scroll decoration and restricted magazine capacity, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £300
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 155888, A TWO BARREL SET
27 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 3/4 choke boring, the interchangeable 25-inch barrel about true cylinder boring, the frame with scroll engraving and sliding safety catch, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate with reinforcing bolt through the hand, 8lb., Belgian nitro proof, wooden case
S2
Sold for £110
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STEVENS
A 12-BORE MODEL 67, SERIES E PUMP-ACTION GUN, NO. E709820
28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, restricted magazine capacity, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £50
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A BELGIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 188372 (9347)
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension and stepped breeches, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences with side clips carved with oak leaves, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, sling swivels, 6lb. 5oz., Belgian proof, leather leg-of-mutton case
S2
Sold for £60
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AYA
A 12-BORE "YEOMAN" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 543324
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, plain frame and top lever retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with maker's butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £100
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AYA
A 12-BORE "YEOMAN" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 577656
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the plain frame and top lever retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
The gun appears virtually unused.
Sold for £100
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13905
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms the gun was built in 1936 and that it was very little used by its original owner.
Sold for £650
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR CROSSOVER GUN, NO. 5756
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the round frame, trigger plate and numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured crossover stock, cast off for the right shoulder, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No.2 gun of a pair in November 1905.
Sold for £1800
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EDWINSON GREEN
AN 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2408
33-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including perished rubber recoil pad, 11lb. 2oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and worn overall
S58
Sold as a Section 58 Antique as unsuitable for use.
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STEPHEN GRANT
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5483
29 1/2-inch damascus barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
Sold for £450
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PARKES ADAMS & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14197
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed choke boring, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
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Wm GASQUOINE
A FINE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1751
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with recessed choke borings, the frame, non rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, the action flats signed 'Joseph Brazier, Ashes', 14 3/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £800
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 19615
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the plain frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £300
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 463
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, fore-end catch defective
S2
Sold for £350
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T. WILD
A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 72
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and decorative butt plate, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, right bore marked
S2
Sold for £800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A SCARCE 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER LIVE PIGEON GUN, NO. 11922, A TWO BARREL SET
29 1/2-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, file-cut flat top rib, the later interchangeable 29 1/2-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib, mid extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some faint original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch well matched extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, first set of barrels right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, second set of barrels left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its later leather case with accessories, etc
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1884 for the Compte de Casserta who won the Grand Prix du Casino, Monte Carlo in 1884, most likely with this gun. This is illustrated as plate 53 in Richard Akehurst's classic book "Game Guns & Rifles".
The gun is being sold on behalf of the Gunmakers' Charitable Trust.
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THOMAS HORSLEY
A RARE 12-BORE HORSLEY PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2200
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of hardening colour, hammers with self-retracting strikers, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb., nitro re-proof, bores marked, in its leather case with reproduction maker's label
S2
The maker's records confirm that the gun was built in 1874 for Henry Hird Forster, live pigeon shot and member of the Yorkshire Gentlemen's Club.
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T. HORSLEY
A 12-BORE HORSLEY PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 1882
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving, the hammers with self-retracting striker, loading indicators and patent sliding lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended
S2
The maker's records confirm that the gun was built for J. J. Geldart in 1870. The butt plate is engraved "R. W. G. to H. C. G., 1870". The gun incorporates three classic Horsley patents, namely the sliding top lever, self-retracting strikers and loaded indicators. Examples of Horsley guns with all three classic features are scarce.
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE PINFIRE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 10713
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 1oz., black powder proof, bores marked, re-jointing recommended
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