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RICHARD JEFFEREY
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2556
the frame, locks, hammers and rotary under lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with heel and toe plates, cracked at the head
Sold for £140
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MANTON & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE END ONLY OF A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7725
the frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13-inch stock with perished recoil pad
Sold for £90
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1841/2
28-inch barrels, the No. 1 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers, the No. 2 gun with replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers with 2 3/4-inch chambers, both about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the bright frames and locks with fine scroll engraving, single triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their brass bound oak and leather case
Sold for £8000
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5581 & 5938
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining all of their renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, in their brass bound oak and leather case, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1904 and 1907 respectively, for George Younger. The guns have recently been refurbished to a very high standard and remain unused since.
Sold for £13800
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8105/6
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames and locks engraved with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch well figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's leather case
Sold for £4000
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 905/6
27-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch figured stocks with slight cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14809/10
30-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The makers confirm that these guns were built in 1893.
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ARRIETA
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE FURSTENBERG RETAILED BEST QUALITY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 36787/8
each gun with two pairs of maker's 28-inch chopper-lump barrels engraved in gold at the breach with either a pheasant or a grouse, the "grouse" barrels with improved and 1/4 choke borings, the "pheasant" barrels fitted with interchangeable Briley chokes, game ribs, the rounded tapered frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, entwined with floral bouquets and flowing ribbons, articulated front triggers, 14 3/8-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof, in their maker's brass bound leather case
The guns were built in 1990 and appear very little used. They are finished to a very high standard and were supplied by Furstenberg Jagdwaffen. They come with four additional choke tubes and spare mainsprings already fitted for each gun.
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20579 AND 20584
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 nd 1/2 choke borings, the frames with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stocks including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
Sold for £2600
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MAUSER
AN ITALIAN 12-BORE BRISTOL MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27906
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut rib, the barrels engraved Mauser Werke Obendorf GMBH, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrolls and rose bouquets against a lined ground, the trigger plate signed Rebera.B, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The gun appears little used.
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J. PURDEY & SON
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN , NO. 14781
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, the fences carved with fleurs-de-lys, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores marked, leather case
Sold for £5200
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE EARLY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11684
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the fences carved with foliage, cocking indicators, sprung front trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stock, with chequered butt plate, the gold oval engraved "C.S. from J.P. June 30th 1883", 6lb. 9oz., black powder proof
The makers confirm that the gun was completed on 17 July 1884 for a Mr Carl Sedberg on the instruction of James Purdey himself. The conforms with its original specifications (with the exception of the substitution of metal heel and toe plates with a butt plate).
It is believed that Carl Sedberg was James Purdey's son-in-law. However, at the time of going to press, this has not been confirmed. This would certainly explain the very level of finish on this gun and the exceptional quality of the exhibition grade stock. The gun remains in remarkable condition for its age.
Sold for £10000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22748
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb 8oz., nitro proof, leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1924 with 30-inch barrels.
Sold for £10000
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ARTHUR TURNER
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5503
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, fluted fences, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, wooden case
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T. HORSLEY & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3514
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, cracked and repaired at the head, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness marginal
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W. H. MONK
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 200
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frames and locks with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather leg-of-mutton case
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 455550
28-inch chopper-.ump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold-lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
Sold for £600
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO. 2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 494521
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £700
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B. NORMAN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2162
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., nitro proof, leather case with Army & Navy label
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 54743
27 1/2-inch barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, brushed frame and locks with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, stock head broken and repaired, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, oak and leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label
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LAURONA
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 167720
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and hand detachable locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £200
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ASTRA
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43396
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll decoration and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 7lb., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked
Sold for £140
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WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7581
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, cross bolt extension, the blacked frame and locks with scroll engraving, 17-inch figured stock including 3-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted and dented
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J. & W. TOLLEY LTD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9059
28-inch barrels with 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, the lock plates signed in gold W & J. Tolley Ltd, 15 3/4-inch figured stock with leather covered cheek pad and including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores marked
Sold for £385
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9600
25-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, nitro proof, leather case, 6lb. 2oz.
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J. F. WHITE
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 159
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., recent nitro re-proof
Sold for £1135
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LARANAGA
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 85191
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, machined rib with mid extension, the bolstered frame and locks with bouquet and scroll decoration and retaining almost all of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof
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A. ALLAN
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10128
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with top extension, the frame with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, leather case
Sold for £200
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I. HOLLIS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43696
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, machined rib, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with 2 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
Sold for £250
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14877
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, sunken game rib, the rounded frame and backlocks with border engraving, each lock with scenes of game, raised cocking studs, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 7oz., black powder proof, canvas case, bores severely pitted
Sold for £500
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