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WALTHER
A .177 LG MODEL 55 TARGET AIR RIFLE, NO. 119323
17 1/2-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with an aperture rear sight, retaining much original finish overall, the half length well figured stock with pistol grip, Tyrolean cheekpiece and rubber heel plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 15oz., fails to cock
Sold for £220
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BSA
A .177 "SUPERSPORT" MODEL AIR RIFLE, NO. AR09553
18 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb.
Sold for £140
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G. E. LEWIS & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13497
the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including horn butt plate
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W. POWELL & SON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 7626
the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, leg-of-mutton case
S2
Sold for £150
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T. HORSLEY
THE ACTION AND STOCK ONLY OF A PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2563
the action, rebounding bar locks, top levers and Purdey second patent thumb lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate and retailer's stamp, "West & Son, Wretford"
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W. W. GREENER
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A DRILLING-TYPE COMBINATION BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN/RIFLE, NO. 68987, BARRELS MISSING
the scroll back bolstered frame with fine scroll engraving surrounding detailed scenes of African game and retaining much original hardening colour, including Cape buffalo, springbok, leopard, etc, the top lever with a gold Greener elephant opening to reveal a snake on the top strap, top barrel selector and side safety, 16-inch highly figured stock with engraved pistol grip cap and steel butt plate
S2
Sold for £600
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9095/6
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bold scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18355/6
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright overall, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1905.
Sold for £7000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 36630/1
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, and 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/8-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1960 for E. Casciano, the famous Rome retailer. They conform to the gunmaker's original specification and appear little used.
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3059/60
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the fences deeply carved with fruiting vines and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6715/6
29-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker (nos. 7487/8), 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 traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, patent single trigger, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1919 and the replacement barrels fitted in 1928 for Capt. G.M.E. Lucas.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 36975/6
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining their original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, Holland & Holland self-opening mechanisms, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1971.
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF "TWELVE-TWENTY" MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17172/3
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, the action bases signed in gold, the trigger guards inlaid "The Twelve-Twenty" in gold, 15-inch highly figured stocks including recoil pads, (No.1 stock probably an old replacement), No. 2 stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case with green velvet lining
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1933 for the Maharaja of Jodhpur to give as a present to the Maharaja of Jaipur. The guns appear little used and have remained in store for a number of years.
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GILES WHITTOME
A SUPERB AND UNIQUE 12-BORE "THE PARAGON PINLESS" ROUND BODY SINGLE/DOUBLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1005
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, top extension, gold fore sight bead in the form of a Labrador's head inset with diamond eyes, vine leaf gold inlaid breeches, the rib inlaid in gold "Giles Whittome, London", the rounded frame, pinless hand detachable locks and pierced top lever profusely engraved and inlaid in gold with fruiting vines surrounding scenes of game birds in flight, all set against a matted black ground, rolled edge trigger guard with further gold inlaid decoration, double triggers with the front trigger operating as a single trigger, the trigger plate signed "P. Sabatti, G. Berttella", 16-inch well figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, grip cap and skeleton butt plate with further decoration, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's rosewood presentation case with brass stringing and ebony sealing strips, contained in its velvet lined canvas outer cover, complete with tools and accessories
S2
The gun was completed in 1982 as a presentation piece. It was engraved by the Italian master, Sabatti and finished to the very highest possible standard. The damascus barrels were sourced from original unfinished tubes from the workshop of Thomas Bland and it was actioned by Brian Gibbs, formerly of Holland & Holland.
Sold for £12000
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THOMAS BLAND & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14978, CAST FOR CENTRAL VISION
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured almost crossover stock, cast off for strong central vision, 7lb., nitro re-proof
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T. BLAND & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16835
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, left lock at fault (failing to cock)
S2
Sold for £400
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GUNMARK
A 12-BORE "SILVER SABEL DELUXE" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. PG93740
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof, vinyl covered case
S2
Sold for £120
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 299444
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable lockd and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8023
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores slightly marked, leather case with Holland & Holland label
S2
Sold for £1800
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AYA
A FINE 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 384883
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its canvas case
S2
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1900
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PIOTTI
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5965
27 5/8-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, solid file-cut rib, the plain frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, leather case
S2
Sold for £2000
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UGARTECHEA
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 47338
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 an 3/4 choke borings, solid machined rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £250
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 558102
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch figured stock, cast-off for central vision, 7lb., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £450
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 533327
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever 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. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof, left bore dented
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20986
28-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted flat top rib, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, cast on for the left shoulder, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight case with Purdey label
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1914 as the No.2 gun of a pair. The replacement barrels were fitted by Purdey in 1968.
Sold for £5500
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6422, A TWO BARREL SET
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the interchangeable 28-inch barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1915 and is the No.2 gun of a pair.
Sold for £8500
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13289
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, patent single trigger, lined cocking indicators, 14-inch figured stock including ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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LAURONA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 146502
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, fore-end tip missing
S2
Sold for £300
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. GA13781
27-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 bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its leather case with proof certificate, etc
S2
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £450
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7667
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum
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Sold for £480
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