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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29307/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the trigger plates signed by the engraver "P. M. Frenette", gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured exhibition grade stocks, including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case, with canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1993. The current replacement cost is in excess of £330,000 including VAT.
Sold for £50000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23734/24159
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun in its single brassbound oak and leather case, No.1 gun right bore marked, left bore dented
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929 and 1930 respectively and have remained in the same family from new.
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15596/17123
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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The guns were built for Gilbert William Lloyd Darwin, a descendant of Charles Darwin. The guns have been extensively refurbished and have remained virtually unused since.
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JOHN BLANCH & SON
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6427/8
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork against a lined ground and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within an arched banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case with maker's accessories, etc; together with two J. Purdey & Sons 500 size brassbound oak and leather cartridge magazines; and a large photographic album, including many images of the guns' owner enjoying sport
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The guns were built circa 1905 for Arthur Brampton (1865-1913), a wealthy Edwardian stockbroker. He was a keen sportsman who participated in Europe as well as at home and shot pigeon at the Grand Prix Monte Carlo in 1911. He built The Chantry at Elstree and resided there with his wife and children until his death. The guns are of Blanch's highest quality and were undoubtedly engraved by the great Harry Kell. The guns were little used by Arthur Brampton's son and have remained virtually unused since they were inherited by the current owner in 1983.
The gun case and cartridge magazines are all named and addressed to Arthur Brampton, The Chantry, Elstree.
Sold for £20500
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 520781/2
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with rose bouquets among scrolling ribbons and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well matched figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
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The guns appear little used.
Sold for £2000
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WILLIAM MOORE & GREY
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5373/5462
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.1 gun about true cylinder borings, No.2 gun about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, single triggers, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £1600
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31756, A TWO BARREL SET
the original 26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the additional 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, self-opening mechanism, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within an arched panel, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, the original barrels with wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1927 as the No.2 gun of a pair. The additional barrels by another are of the best London quality and were fitted in 1983.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22189
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, gold escutcheon missing
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Sold for £2500
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2196
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock with leather covered cheekpiece and including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof, right bore diameter marginal, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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Sold for £1500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14925
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894.
Sold for £3000
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WILLIAM FORD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15212
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
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The gun was built in 1938 and originally chambered for 2 3/4-inch cartridges.
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W. H. MONK
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1176
28-inch replacement barrels by I. M. Crudgington, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, back action bar 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, Baker system self-opening mechanism, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its leather case, concealed third bite missing from the breech face
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Sold for £1500
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57590
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 scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, in a canvas case with William Evans label
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 48948
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, sunken game rib, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its modern best quality London lightweight leather case with Army & Navy label
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6073
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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Sold for £600
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 507909
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever engraved with rose bouquets and flowing ribbons, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof, worn overall
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Sold for £200
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO. 2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 500435
26-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 scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £420
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 505796
26-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 scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with perished slip-on recoil pad taking the length to 15-inches, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £500
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8604
28-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, fluted fences, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, left bore with over-raised dent and marginal minimum barrel wall thickness
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69010
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1200
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11836
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the blacked frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including chequered butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £300
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AYA
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 260141
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with rose bouquets surrounded by scrolling ribbons, retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, single trigger, 14-inch figured stock, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £480
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1733
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 2 1/4-inch well matched extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, leather case with Stephen Grant label
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Sold for £1500
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.53 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 519975
26 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, mid extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with rose bouquets surrounded by flowing ribbons and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, fences with side clips, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof, left bore dented
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JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12286
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, bores lightly pitted, in its canvas case with Army & Navy label
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 334591
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever engraved with floral bouquets and scrolling ribbons, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £500
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CHARLES MALEHAM
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1749
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, Scott patent lock safety hammerless action, the rebounding frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £200
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 533931
27 5/8-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 583186
27 5/8-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
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FRED WILLIAMS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 121336
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension and machined rib, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with game scene engraving, 15-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £250
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