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W. H. POLLARD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7612 (4905)
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever engraved with game vignettes surrounded by scrollwork, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner and retaining traces of renewed hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, leather leg-of-mutton case
S2
Sold for £350
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10382
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with sling eyes and chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Date of manufacture: 1898/Country of origin: UK
Sold for £1200
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24808
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicator, 16-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, with slightly off-set comb, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, canvas case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1934 as the No.2 of a pair of guns for A. P. Walshe. The gun was restocked by the maker in 1964 with the notes, "..trigger guards altered and iron work set..".
Sold for £4800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26329
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, sunken game rib, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1909.
Sold for £2600
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ARTHUR TURNER
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5479
28-inch 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, the maker's name signed in gold, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock, slight crack at the hand, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 354481
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, 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, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores pitted
S2
Sold for £300
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G. E. LEWIS & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13754
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and original ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with C. B. Vaughan label
S2
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 179418
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £500
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE PATENT ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8412
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and replacement rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17468
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1902 for Major General Hutton, to match gun no. 12516.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7249
30-inch replacement barrels by Westley Richards, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 7/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, bore diameters marginal
S2
Date of manufacture: 1900/Overall length: 46 1/4-inches
Sold for £2800
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3058
28-inch chopper-lump 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case with C. B. Vaughan label
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23465
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928 for S. Henderson.
Sold for £4000
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ADAMS & CO.
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14003
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its wooden box
S2
Sold for £550
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 38170
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, possibly shortened, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £600
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL (C GRADE) BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26238
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/4-inch extension and replacement heel, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
S2
Date of manufacture: 1908/Overall length: 45 1/2-inches
Sold for £700
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AYA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 547811
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the additional 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever engraved with rose bouquets and scrolling ribbons and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, fences with side clips, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, cracked at the head, 7lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof (replacement barrels London proof for 1993), original barrels left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, leather leg-of-mutton case
S2
Sold for £400
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7343
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case
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HARRISON & HUSSEY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3460
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, 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, the maker's name signed within an arched banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5047
29-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much renewed hardening colour, the breech face impressed "The Automatic" trademark, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, replacement fore-end wood and iron, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901 for Charles Fairburn. The replacement barrels were fitted by the London trade in 2000 and it is likely that the other refurbishment work was carried out at the same time.
Sold for £2500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17494
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight canvas case, left barrel wall thickness marginal
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1902.
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46364
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its leather case
S2
Sold for £600
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W. C. CARSWELL LTD.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, carved fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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JAMES LANG & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10656
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 16 1/4-inch stock including 1 3/4-inch extension and 1-inch ebonite heel plate, 7lb., nitro proof, bores pitted and dented, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, canvas case
S2
Sold for £220
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "THE VICTOR" MODEL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15134
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed and improved cylinder choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with Cogswell & Harrison label
S2
Sold for £950
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17631
28-inch chopper-lump 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, fluted fences, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with a copy of the original bill sheet
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1937 and sold to Captain R. H. C. Thomas. The gun appears to have been originally built slightly cast on with the stock now altered for the right shoulder.
Sold for £3100
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13529
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1890 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1961.
Sold for £3500
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FRANC SODIA
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33375
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and crossbolt extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with bold scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
S2
The gun was completed in 1947 and is one of many that Sodia built for British Army Officers at that time.
Sold for £380
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20089
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with William Ford label
S2
Sold for £350
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CHARLES HELLIS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2733
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame, side plates and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather case, right bore pitted
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1917.
Sold for £280
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