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GENOSS D. BUSCHENMACHER
THE ACTION STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF AN AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 381128
the frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of forest game, fences with side clips, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates
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BOSS & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2556
the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate
S2
Sold for £30
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CHURCHILL
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE "SHOT & REGULATED" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5221
the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock
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WESTLEY RICHARDS - WITHDRAWN
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 11098, BUILT FOR SIR GEORGE WOMBWELL
the frame, non-rebounding locks, hammers and numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, worn overall
S2
The gun is No.1 of a pair, originally built as pinfire guns and converted to centrefire. Sir George Wombwell was a survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade and a small file of research is included with the gun.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
THE STOCK AND ACTION ONLY OF A SCARCE PERKES PATENT 12-BORE LEVER COCKING HAMMER GUN, NO. 4174
the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammers and push-forward underlever with scroll engraving, stock and left trigger broken
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Sold for £100
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THOMAS BLAND & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14975
the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever worn bright, 14-inch figured stock
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Sold for £50
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CHARLES BOSWELL
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 11612
the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate
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Sold for £100
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KAVANAGH & SON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11227
the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 84042
the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, together with its original maker's certificate
S2
Sold for £30
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| 159 |
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.
Sold for £17000
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GEORGE GIBBS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20489/90
29-inch Whitworth steel 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 scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16245/6
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound leather case
S2
Sold for £2200
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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
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929 and 1930 respectively and have remained in the same family from new.
Sold for £10500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25677/8
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, spring-bladed front triggers, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores marked, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their individual lightweight leather cases
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1906 for J. E. Terry.
Sold for £6000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7014/5
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 14oz and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, the lid with an engraved presentation inscription "From H. J. M., The Empress Eugenie to F. A. Ernest Mallet Vaughan, 1897"
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1897 and the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974 and 1975 respectively.
HJM The Empress Eugenie (1826-1920)
Born to Spanish nobility, Eugenie was the Empress of France from her marriage to Emperor Napoleon III until he was overthrown in 1870. After the fall of the Empire, she ws exiled to England with her husband and son. She held considerable influence and was close to the British and Russian Royal families. After the deaths of both her husband and son, she settled in Farnborough. During the First World War she donated her steam yacht "Thistle" to the Royal Navy and funded the Military Hospital at Farnborough Hill.
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 12330/1
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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Sold for £1200
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CHARLES HELLIS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3192/3
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2, improved and full choke borings respectively, top extensions, the frames, dummy side plates and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour overall, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, No.2 gun re-jointing recommended, in their leather case
S2
The guns appear to have been expertly refinished overall.
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HENRY ATKIN
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 848 AND 892
No.1 gun with 28-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 29-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz. and 6lb. 15oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, No.2 gun bores lightly marked and dented, brassbound leather case with John Dickson & Son label
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ARRIETA
A SET OF THREE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 35661/2/3
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, all cracked at the head, the No.3 gun broken, 6lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in their pig skin covered triple case
S2
The guns appear heavily used.
Sold for £1300
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F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2511/2
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured replacement stocks with swept combs for the right shoulder, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
S2
The maker's records indicate that the guns were built in 1920. The replacement barrels were fitted in 1987 and it is believed that the guns were re-stocked at the same time. The guns have been re-proofed with 2 3/4-inch chambers.
Sold for £5000
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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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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 £400
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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 £480
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C. S. ROSSON
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3069
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and left-handed top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The gun is built using the Henry Atkin version of the classic Beesley self-opening action. The replacement barrels were fitted in 1977.
Sold for £2000
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W. KAVANAGH & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11177
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with damage to the left bottom corner, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, left bore dented
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Sold for £450
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.53 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 547836
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with rose and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, fences with side clips, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £1000
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GUNMARK ARRIETA
A 12-BORE SABEL 25 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25488
25-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £500
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER RISING BITE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16397
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, Rigby Bissell rising bite top extension, the additional 29-inch replacement barrels by Boss, no. 5672, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, leg-of-mutton shaped locks and push-forward underlever with scroll engraving, Boss patent single trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip with let-in Monte Carlo comb and including 1 1/2-inch extension, cracked behind the right lock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907. The gun was built in 1895 for J Oakby Maund. The gun is fitted with the Boss single trigger and the additional barrels were probably fitted by Boss at the same time.
Sold for £3000
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J. PURDEY & SONS - WITHDRAWN
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15218
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, canvas case with William Evans label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1895 as a 'B' quality gun.
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