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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3448/9
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks with semi pistol grips and 1-inch ebonite extensions, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, No.1 gun right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their modern leather motor case with matching cartridge magazine
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Sold for £2000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17423/4
29-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, 15-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun bores lightly marked, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1902 for Sir Francis Evans.
Sold for £7000
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7835/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930 for E. Langton Iliffe, the 2nd Baron Iliffe.
Edward Langton Iliffe (1908-1996)
He was best known for his restoration of Basildon Park and its later donation to the National Trust. After serving in RAF Intelligence during World War II, he returned to the family, owning interests in many Birmingham and Coventry newspapers, as well as a share in The Daily Telegraph. He succeeded to the title in 1960.
Sold for £12000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29279-1 AND 29279-2
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 almost all of their original hardening colour, rounded action bars, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1991 and 2010 respectively, the No.2 gun being built to make a pair with the first. The guns conform to their original specification and the No.2 gun appears to be virtually unused.
Sold for £30000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16507/8
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 gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding rose bouquets, the maker's name signed within a panel, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 3/4-inch extension, No.2 gun right bottom horn repaired, stocks worn, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1963.
Sold for £6500
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CHARLES HELLIS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "FEATHERWEIGHT" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3828/9
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 7/8 choke borings, (No.1 gun with replacement barrels by the maker), the additional interchangeable barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving around feather motifs and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker's individual lighweight leather cases
The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1937 and that the replacement barrels for the No.1 gun were fitted at a later date.
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "MARKOR" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 80019/20
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/4, improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, No.1 a replacement, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores marked
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Sold for £1000
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FRANC SODIA
A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33368/9
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, and improved cylinder borings respectively, crossbolt extensions, machined ribs, the scrollback frames and top levers engraved with scenes of dogs and game within woodland scenes and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, the trigger guards inlaid with the initials 'HW', 6lb 4oz., nitro proof
S2
The proof marks indicate that the guns were built in 1947, likely for sale to serving British Army personnel.
Sold for £700
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "CROWN" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6207/8
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with gold foliate scrollwork, 15-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight VC gun case
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Sold for £4000
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PIOTTI
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE PEDRETTI-ENGRAVED "MONACO" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. A101/A102
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and left-handed top levers finely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork against a stippled ground, the maker's name signed in gold within a scrolling ribbon, the engraver's name signed on the trigger plate, "G. S. Pedretti", gold lined cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case with maker's certificates, etc, together with matching cartridge magazine
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 2010 and were engraved by Mr Pedretti. The guns are a true left handed pair of guns, with left handed top levers and the single triggers firing the left barrel first. The guns have been relatively little used.
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 141146
28-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 and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £550
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57208
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch horn extension, cast on for the left shoulder, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof, leather case
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Sold for £1000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12026
28-inch 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, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £650
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29578
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, left bore slightly marked
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1915.
Sold for £1900
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ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 45370
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, canvas case with reproduction label
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6783
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891 as No.2 gun of a pair.
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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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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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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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Country of Origin: UK/Date of Manufacture: 1902
Sold for £2000
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W. C. CARSWELL LTD.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER
27-inch chopper-lump 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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Sold for £550
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25113
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, top lever spring weak, bores rivelled, leather leg-of-mutton case
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Sold for £3500
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35298
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13961
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1930 and it appears relatively little used.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27748
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the action base signed "Royal Hammerless Ejector", gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores slightly marked and dented, top rib loose, in its maker's leather double case; together with a Belgian single barrel .410 gun, no. 5167
(2)
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in circa 1915 as the No.1 gun of a pair.
Sold for £3500
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A FINE 12-BORE (3-INCH) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14750
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the fences carved with scrolling foliage, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1947 and that it appears very little used.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNN, NO. 25006
28-inch 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1935 as a lightweight hammerless ejector game gun and has remained in the same family from new.
Sold for £6000
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VICKERS LTD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1449
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, green painted leather case
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ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 59685
28-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch well matched extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, lightweight canvas case with John Wilkes label
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE 'D' QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20254
28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever sparsely engraved with scrolling foliage, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, left bore pitted and dented, re-jointing recommended, leather case with reproduction maker's label
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1911 and that the barrel length is original. The gun was restocked by the maker in 1964.
Sold for £2800
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MERKEL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 412160
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 7lb. 3oz., German nitro proof
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The gun was built in 1991 and remains little used.
Country of Origin: Germany/Date of Manufacture: 1991
Sold for £1500
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