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GEORGE GIBBS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. C588/9
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, No.2 gun re-jointing recommended, in their maker's oak and leather case
S2
Sold for £2100
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A LIGHTWEIGHT MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33011/33123
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof (No.2 gun re-proofed), barrrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1935 and 1936 respectively for Mr Duncan McMartin of Montreal, Canada.
Sold for £10000
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FRED T. BAKER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7931/2
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, Boss patent single trigger, 14 1/8-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The guns have a typically high quality with this maker and are fitted with the Boss patent single trigger no. 22894 of 1894.
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND BODY ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8735/6
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads (pads worn), 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1947.
Sold for £14000
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JAMES WOODWARD & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5801/2
29-inch replacement barrels by William Evans, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, arcaded fences and raised gold lined cocking indicators, No.1 polished bright, No.2 retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 15oz. and 6lb. 10oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their associated individual cases
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 for Captain R. S. Chaplin and that the replacement barrels were fitted by William Evans in 1983 (chopper-lump) and 1985 (dove-tail) respectively.
Sold for £4500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20182/3
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 and 3/8 and 3/4 choke boring respectively, the re-coloured frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, No.2 right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1911.
Sold for £8000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 31824/5
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extension, sling eyes, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their re-lined lightweight leather motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928.
Sold for £7000
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GEORGE GIBBS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. C558/9
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings and 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, sunken game ribs, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, ribbed triggers, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, sling eyes, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7178 AND 8178
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single triggers and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 5/8-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun re-proofed, in their maker's lightweight leather double motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the No.1 gun was ordered on 13 December 1926 by The Hon. J. S. Coke and that the No.2 gun was ordered by G. E. Coke on 4 December 1933 to match. The records also note that each gun was to be the same as A. G. Turner's ordinary guns.
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J. BLANCH & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6784/5
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The guns are built on the Baker system as true self-openers.
Sold for £4200
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18084/5
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 and the replacement barrels for the No.2 gun were fitted in 1975.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23567/8
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 5/8-inch highly figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928 for Mr A. Houston.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15963/4
28-inch chopper-lump barrels (No.2 gun with maker's replacement barrels), with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 and 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the rounded frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1897 and that the replacement barrels for the No.2 gun were fitted in 1982.
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ARRIETA
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE "IMPERIAL SABEL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 24877 AND 24885
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with border and scroll engraving, retaining much of their original bright finish, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, in their individual leather cases
S2
Sold for £1400
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MCCRIRICK & SON
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5109 AND 52334
28-inch replacement barrels by Thomas Bland & Sons, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the bolstered scroll back frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in their oak and leather case with Thomas Bland label
S2
The replacement barrels were fitted circa 1960.
Sold for £1200
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A. A. BROWN & SONS
A 12-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79758
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, gold washed Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the breeches inlaid with gold scrollwork, the slightly rounded frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine foliate scrollwork and retaining much of its original bright finish, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold washed lockwork and triggers, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, the trigger plates signed by the engraver, "W. Howe", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1987 and that the customer specified an extra long fore-end and that the weight of the gun was to be between the hands. The scrollwork was engraved by Walter Howe and the gold inlaid breeches by Keith Thomas.
Sold for £5500
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5798
27-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, trigger guard cracked at the bow
S2
Date of manufacture: circa 1896/Country of origin: UK/Overall length: 44 3/4-inches
Sold for £650
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H. S. GREENFIELD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1871
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12026
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3158
26 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the bolstered frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., Belgian nitro proof
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Date of manufacture: circa 1920/Country of origin: Belgium/Overall length: 44-inches
Sold for £280
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W. R. LEESON & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1434
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, probably shortened, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's case
S2
Sold for £380
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ROSSON & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29261
28-inch replacement barrels, spuriously signed with the maker's name, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, lock and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock with inset slightly raised comb and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in a leather Brady case
S2
Proof marks indicate that replacement barrels were fitted in 1968.
Sold for £1200
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F. P. BAKER & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 82163
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £1200
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 443
28-inch shortened barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, recessed choke borings, the square back frame and locks with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/8-inch well figured stock slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £900
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MERKEL
A GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 790526
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, the bolstered fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 4oz., German nitro proof
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Date of manufacture: 1987/Overall length: 44 1/2-inches
Sold for £1300
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11038
29-inch replacement barrels, numbered 15443, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frames, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
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Sold for £450
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE PATENT SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7149
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the top lever possibly a replacement, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in its canvas case with reproduction maker's label
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29578
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, left bore slightly marked
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1915.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 28998
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, worn overall, leatherette covered case
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Sold for £450
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ARRIETA
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL SABEL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29699
28-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 fine scroll engraving, the model name inlaid in gold within a scrolling banner, articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Date of manufacture: 1980/Overall length: 44 3/4-inches
Sold for £1100
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