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A. A. BROWN & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 79715/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, engraved breeches, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the makers' name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch well matched extensions, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1981.
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8537/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 5/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 16 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1 3/4-inch rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end wood chipped, No.2 gun extractor leg broken, barrel wall thickness marginal in their maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937. The guns incorporate the rare full self-opening mechanism that Boss used for a very limited period between 1933 and 1937 - only fifty-six examples apparently being listed in the order ledgers.
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "UTILITY" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3237/8
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb., nitro re-proof, in their lightweight leather "VC" motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1926. The guns were owned by Colonel H. A. R. Powell, MBE and were used by his wife for many years. A letter enclosed with the guns shows that they were sold in 1983 for £3650.
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ARMY & NAVY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13385/6
No.1 gun with shortened 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 6oz. and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof, bores marked, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £500
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DANIEL FRASER
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2886/7
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extensions, the ribs signed by the maker and with a lightly stippled finish, the characteristically shaped frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, strapwork borders and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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The guns are of exceptional quality, typical of this maker.
Sold for £4000
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1741/2
29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/8-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1901 and delivered to Mr L. Dennis on 14th October 1902.
Sold for £5800
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1399/1400
29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case with replacement label
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1898.
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 1433/4
29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896.
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15013/4
28-inch 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £9500
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F. BEESLEY
A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION QUALITY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2837
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with finely detailed prehistoric scenes within bold foliate scrollwork, the left lock engraved with a mammoth against a wooded landscape, the action base with a flying pteradactyl above a smoking volcano, the right lock engraved with a running deinonychus, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stock with Prince of Wales grip, full length semi beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its ostrich skin covered oak and leather presentation case containing a full complement of accessories, the engraved hallmarked silver case label continuing the prehistoric theme
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The gun was completed in 2006 and appears virtually unused. The gun is engraved by Bill Sinclair and its construction utilises the talent of many of the finest gunmakers working in the trade today.
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F. BEESLEY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1320
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893.
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F. BEESLEY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2217
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 bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, worn and cracked at the head, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910.
Sold for £850
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F. BEESLEY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2154
29 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch well figured stock, cracked at the hand, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910.
Sold for £300
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F. BEESLEY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2622
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1924.
Sold for £120
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16759
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in its lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1899 and that the replacement barrels were built in the 1960s. The replacement stock was fitted by Jason Abbot Gunmakers.
Sold for £8000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23369
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1903 as a single trigger gun and that it was subsequently converted to double trigger.
Sold for £5500
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13973
26 1/2-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, 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 scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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Sold for £800
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VICTOR SARASQUETA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 139243
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, arcaded fences, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 14oz.. sling swivels, Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £220
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F. T. BAKER
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6265
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the plain frame, backlocks and patent top lever with some scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, in its brassbound oak and leather double gun case
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The gun incorporates Needham's patent ejector work, patent 1205 of 1874.
Sold for £250
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25771
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum
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Sold for £650
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ALEX MARTIN
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6961
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight canvas case
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Sold for £3000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7869
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, top lever spring broken
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Sold for £650
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7870
with 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, back locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 7lb., nitro proof
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Sold for £750
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20935
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case
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The replacement barrels were fitted by Holland & Holland during the 1960s.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7877
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, broad flat rib, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including well matched 2-inch extension and leather-covered cheek pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1912 for Sir Evelyn de la Rue, Bt.
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4575
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, selective single trigger, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in 1897 for Major B. Randall.
Sold for £3800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16253
29-inch Krupp steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 16-inch figured stock including 2 1/4-inch extension, smashed at the head, trigger guard broken, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 with Krupp steel barrels. Between July and December 1898, Purdey built eighty-three guns with Krupp steel barrels as supplies of Whitworth steel tubes were suspended at the time due to industrial action.
Sold for £4200
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6237
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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The replacement barrels were fitted in 1977 by John K. Wilson.
Sold for £1500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13091
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum close to the bottom rib, in its brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888 for Major General Wynne.
Major General Sir Arthur Singleton Wynne was born in 1846. He served in the second Anglo Afghan War and in 1885 was decorated for service in Sudan. He served in the second Boer War and was made Deputy Adjutant-General for the Natal Field Force in South Africa. He was given command of the 11th Infantry Brigade after the battle of Spion Kop. He himself was wounded during the battle of the Tugela Heights in 1900 and was given command of the Cape Colony district where he was mentioned in Dispatches. He went on to be Military Secretary and upon retirement became the Keeper of the Jewel House. He was Deputy Lieutenant of Westmoreland and died in 1936 aged 89.
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W. W. GREENER
A SCARCE GRADE L90 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 66260
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the machined rib signed by the maker and engraved at the breeches, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed game scene vignettes and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and chequered butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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The maker's records indicate that the gun was completed in 1920.
Sold for £9500
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