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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "MARKOR" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69744
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the plain frame and top lever retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, canvas case
S2
Sold for £100
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F. N. BROWNING
A 12-BORE A5 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 228001
29 1/2-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the plain frame with magazine cut-off and sliding safety catch, restricted magazine capacity, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and maker's butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 13oz., Belgian nitro proof
S2
Sold for £220
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F. N. BROWNING
A 16-BORE A5 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. 1999
27 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about full choke boring, plain frame with magazine cut-off and sliding safety, restricted magazine capacity, well figured 14 1/4-inch straight hand stock including 1/2-inch extension and maker's butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof
S2
Sold for £350
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B. C. MIROKU
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 428647
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof
S2
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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
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 for Lt Col Archibald Douglas Crabbe.
Sold for £7000
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4668
27-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, modern canvas case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1961.
Sold for £5800
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7077
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1926.
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JAMES MACNAUGHTON
A SCARCE 12-BORE "THE EDINBURGH" BAR-IN-WOOD ROUND ACTION NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 992
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame and top lever with scroll engraving within strapwork borders, removable inspection port and swing safety, 14-inch figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof, left bore pitted, in a brassbound leather case
S2
Sold for £5000
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C. G. EDWARDS
AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2034
33 1/2-inch blacked damascus barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 8lb. 10oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores marked
S58
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D. S. LUKE
AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 1118
33-inch barrel with 3 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S58
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D. LEONARD & SON
AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 833
37 1/4-inch damascus barrel with 3-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 11lb. 6oz., black powder proof
S58
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JAMES WOODWARD & SONS
A FINE 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3480
32-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate and sling eyes, 11lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather case
S58
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1877 with 32-inch barrels "very slightly choked".
Sold for £6500
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W. W. GREENER
A 10-BORE FH25 GRADE "FACILE PRINCEPS" BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58713 (29021)
30-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/8-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, non-automatic side safety, 15 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £1600
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2550
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding hammers, back locks and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including steel butt plate, replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1867 for Sir R Roberts, Bart and that it is the thirty-sixth centrefire gun built by Boss.
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H E AKRILL
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. H11663
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz, nitro proof, bores pitted
S2
Sold for £100
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FRED WILLIAMS
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 106044
29-inch damascus barrels (possibly shortened) with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and top lever with border and scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
S2
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ALEX MARTIN
A 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the breeches engraved with starbursts, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever engraved with game scenes and scrollwork surrounded by strapwork engraved borders, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof
S58
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2789
28-inch replacement barrels by Arthur Allan with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, left bore marked
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1867.
Sold for £520
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W. W. GREENER
A 28-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 64842
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the rounded frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving around sheaves of corn, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 12oz., nitro proof, right bore marked
S2
Sold for £2100
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A. LUNEBURG
A GERMAN 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2924
29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib and crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
S2
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JOHN WILKES
A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5845
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, top lever, rebounding backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 5lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1600
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 93951
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, top extension with plain frame and top lever, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., recent nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £800
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DARNE
A FRENCH 16-BORE GUN, NO. 242FF
25 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the sliding breech and frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock pegged at the head, 5lb. 8oz., French nitro proof
S2
Sold for £800
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 16747 AND 21699
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, the plain frames and top levers with border engraving, No.1 gun with 14 1/4-inch figured stocks including 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun with 15-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz. and 5lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, No.1 gun bores pitted and fore-end loop detached
S2
Sold for £350
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WILLIAM EVANS
A FINE PAIR OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18154/5
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, 15-inch well figured stocks, 6lb., recent nitro re-proof, in a lightweight leather motor case with Boss & Co. label and canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1955 for Augustine Courtauld.
Augustine Courtauld (1904-1959) is best known as a British Arctic explorer. As part of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition, he spent the winter of 1930-1 as the solo observer at the Ice Cap Station built atop the Greenland Ice Cap, 8600 feet above sea level and 112 miles west of the Expedition's main base. He was relieved on May 5 1931 after five months, just as his food and fuel were running out. He was awarded the Polar Medal upon his return and published his autobiographical memoir, "Man The Ropes" in 1957.
Sold for £18000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13562
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £2600
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 412853
26 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of its original bright finish, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, "Placido", gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3261
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
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WATSON BROS.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5954
27 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 13 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £480
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 558338
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £380
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