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THOMAS HORSLEY
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 16-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2284
the bar-in-wood frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate
The maker's records confirm that the gun was built circa 1875.
£700-900
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14229
the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, leather case with reproduction maker's label
£250-400
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G. THORPE BARTHAM
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5595
the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, concealed third bite, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, leg-of-mutton case
£80-120
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| 154 |
J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18084/5
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 and the replacement barrels for the No.2 gun were fitted in 1975.
£10000-12000
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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.
£18000-24000
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6874/5
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, with slightly recessed and improved cylinder and improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, arcaded fences, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with chequered heel plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case, No.1 gun re-jointing recommended
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929.
£1000-12000
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2182/3
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, No.1 gun with 16 1/4-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun with 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz. and 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang label
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1914 for Captain W. B. Standish and that the replacement barrels were fitted by them in 1974.
£5000-7000
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LANG & HUSSEY LTD.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10823/4
28-inch barrels, the No.1 gun with replacement barrels by S. & R. Jeffery & Son, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks including 1-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, double oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label
S2
£2000-3000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 26887/8
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2, improved and 3/8 choke borings respectively, the rounded frame, hand detachable back locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks including leather covered cheek pads and rubber recoil pads, now slightly cast on for the left shoulder but originally built for the right shoulder, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1912 for Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Jellicoe who famously commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
Footnote to follow
£2000-3000
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CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS LTD.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "PREMIER FINEST QUALITY" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7873/4
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" motor case with canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1964.
£5000-7000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 40031/2
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips and 1 1/2-inch extensions, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather motor case
S2
The maker confirms that guns were built circa 1972.
£12000-18000
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| 162 |
J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23208/23881
29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, No.2 including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1926.
£6000-9000
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| 163 |
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 36714/5
28-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks, cast on for the left shoulder and with slightly swept combs, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with Holland & Holland label
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1965 and that the replacement barrels and stocks were fitted in 2003.
£14000-18000
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J. WOODWARD & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4758/9
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, arcaded fences with side clips, raised gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1894.
£5000-7000
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| 165 |
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 32913/4
27-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, patent single trigger, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grip and rubber recoil pads, each inlaid with two gold escutcheons, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their leather case with later Holland & Holland label
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 as a set of three "Royal Brevis" self-opening guns. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1980.
£10000-15000
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "TWENTY-FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 488441/2
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings and true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers engraved with bouquets and flowing ribbons, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, No.2 gun right bore pitted, in their lightweight leather "VC" gun case
S2
£1000-1500
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CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "REGAL" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8394/5
25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the scroll back frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather "VC" motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1967 and that they appear very little used.
£2500-3500
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| 168 |
J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7155
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining original hardening colour, arcaded fences, gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, in its maker's lightweight canvas case
S2
James Purdey & Sons confirm that the gun was built by Woodward in 1943 for Mr C. F. Eminson. and the maker notes that the previous gun in their records, built for another customer, was also built with 27-inch barrels. Very few guns were built on a Woodward during the war years and it is likely that the gun was already (in hand) prior to the outbreak of hostilities.
£5000-7000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24260
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the bright frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including leather covered rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker's accessories
s2
The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1930.
£9000-12000
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46287
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 7lb. 3oz., nitro proof, canvas case
S2
£600-900
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15015
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, lock and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pointing dogs, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, oak and leather case
S2
The barrels were sleeved by Andrew Tucker Ltd in 1991 at a cost of £808. The gun has been little used since.
£600-900
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TRULOCK BROS.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1779
26-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2
£500-800
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AYA
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 583214
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock, including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
£300-500
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A 12-BORE JOHN RIGBY & CO. "SANDRINGHAM" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14302
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever with bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
The gun was built for John Rigby & Co. by P. Arrizabalaga.
£800-1200
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AUG. LEBEAU
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 38696
29 1/2-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, the lock plate with scenes of game in landscapes, some small areas of pitting, cleaned bright overall, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, broken and repaired at the hand, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
£300-500
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LANG & HUSSEY LTD.
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL EJECTOR" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10768
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 16 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof
S2
£1000-1500
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H. J. HUSSEY LTD.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14436
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
S2
£600-900
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 553948
26-inch 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, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£300-500
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "SABEL ROYALE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14780
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, retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£250-350
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 186071
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 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 ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£200-400
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