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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 25519/20
30-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators and spring bladed front triggers, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extension, No.1 gun cracked and repaired below each lock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1910.
Sold for £14000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13408/9
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4, and true cylinder and improved cylinder borings respectively, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
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FAURE LE PAGE
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3485/6
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions and file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 15-inch well figured stocks with rubber recoil pads, French nitro proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, 7lb. 12oz.
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7869/70
No.1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, back locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz. and 7lb. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker's leather case, No.1 gun top lever spring broken
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21867
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1920.
Sold for £4800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13691
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.
Sold for £3500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACK LOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19907
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber heel plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1896.
Sold for £2800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACK LOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24789
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, back locks and top lever with border engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1600
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 68810
27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine foliate scrollwork around sheaves of corn and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker's case
S2
Sold for £4000
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7683, A TWO BARREL SET
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib and mid extension, the 25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib and mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1862.
Sold for £5500
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15270
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game highlighted in gold, the left lock with a pheasant in flight, the right lock with a grouse, the action base with a Labrador and the trigger guard with a rabbit, the locks signed in gold and retaining all of its original hardening colour, Miller single trigger, gold line cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was originally ordered in 1987 and was completed in 1992 for an American client. The gun was never paid for or collected and it remained the last "new" gun that Wilkes built. It was on display for many years in the shop until Wilkes' closure in 2003. The gun remains new and unfired and is being sold on behalf of the Wilkes family.
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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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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24535
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlock and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with lift-up flap
S2
Sold for £1800
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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
S2
Sold for £1800
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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
S2
Sold for £1700
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W. ATKINSON & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3155
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, cracked below the left lock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £400
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57519
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension and replacement comb, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £300
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WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5481
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its oak and leather case
S2
Sold for £650
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ROWLAND WATSON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1332
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
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STEPHEN GRANT & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6794
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Cogswell & Harrison label
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Sold for £600
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ALEX MARTIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6919
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended
S2
Sold for £500
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GEORGE GIBBS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9148
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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Sold for £400
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HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3477
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended
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Sold for £1500
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18670
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended
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Sold for £2800
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ARTHUR HILL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7049
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, narrow Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb., nitro proof
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Sold for £1600
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE "G ROYAL GRADE" FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49037, BUILT FOR THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900
27-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension and engraved breeches, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding delicate scenes of dogs and game in landscapes and retaining some original hardening colour, bolstered arcaded fences, non-automatic side safety, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built as one of a batch of six guns for the Paris Exhibition of 1900 and confirms that the barrel length is original.
Sold for £4000
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C. SMITH & SONS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 238
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, the polished frame with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including ebonite extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £200
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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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Sold for £60
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11371
28 1/2-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, cracked and repaired at the top left horn, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, rejointing recommended, worn overall
S2
Sold for £80
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41997
29-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £200
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