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COGSWELL & HARRISON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16-BORE "AVANT TOUT" MODEL ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26093
the frame with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch figured stock
Sold for £40
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J. & W. TOLLEY
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END OF AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 6736
33 3/4-inch damascus barrel with doll's head extension and 3 3/4-inch chamber, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, top strap broken, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, cracked at the hand, 10lb. 8oz.
Sold for £770
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JAMES KIRK
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN
the scroll backed frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, in a brassbound mahogany gun case originally for a percussion gun
Sold for £100
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WILLIAM MOORE & GREY
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5500
the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock pegged at the head; together with the action, stock and fore-end of a 12-bore boxlock ejector gun, no. 24152, the frame with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock (2)
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BENEDIKT WINKLER - WITHDRAWN FROM SALE
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF AN AUSTRIAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 281
the scroll backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game in woodland landscapes, the fences carved with oak leaves, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece
The proof marks date the gun to March 1945.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20735/6
27-inch Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels, shortened by the makers, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1914 with 30-inch barrels. They were shortened and lightened by the maker in 1932 to the then more fashionable length of 27-inches.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 7995/6
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1915.
Sold for £7000
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LANG & HUSSEY LTD
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10823/4
28-inch barrels with top extension, No.1 gun with replacement barrels by S. R. Jeffery & Son with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the No.2 gun with sleeved 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, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their individual leather cases
Sold for £3400
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17230/1
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1936.
Sold for £5000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13202/3
29-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the fences finely carved with Classical scrollwork and hidden faces, cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1889 for Baron Schroder. The fences are carved in the Classical style and this is almost certainly the work of Barre. The maker records noting "detonating chased by Barre" and confirming the barrel length as 29-inches.
Baron Sir John Schroder, 1825-1910
He was the son of the founder of the well known banking firm, as well as a great collector and patron of the Arts.
Sold for £17500
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4583/4
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the action bases with gold inlaid crowns, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in their maker's lightweight leather "VC" case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1931
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13291/2
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and top levers with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, patent single triggers, 17 3/4-inch figured replacement stocks, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, in their individual cases
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 32883/4
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.1 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured stock including leather covered cheek pads, No.1 stock head pegged and repaired, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1934 and that the replacement barrels were fitted to the No.1 gun in 1974.
Sold for £16000
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AYA
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 411-07/412-07
28-inch chopper-lump 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 fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case, with maker's certificates, etc
The guns were completed in 2007 and been little used and retain all of their original finish.
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 478979/80
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving 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 figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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F. BEESLEY
A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION QUALITY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2837
29-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 engraved with finely detailed prehistoric scenes within bold foliate scrollwork, the left lock engraved with a mammoth against a wooded landscape, the action base with a flying pterodactyl above a smoking volcano, the right lock engraved with a running deinonychus, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stock with Prince of Wales grip, full length semi beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its ostrich-skin covered oak and leather presentation case containing a full complement of ivory-handled accessories, the engraved hallmarked silver case label continuing the prehistoric theme
The gun was completed in 2006 and appears virtually unused. The gun is engraved by Bill Sinclair and its construction utilises the talent of many of the finest gunmakers working in the trade today.
Sold for £30000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16168
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the original 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 with 30-inch damascus barrels. The gun was subsequently rebarrelled by the maker in 1980 and also re-stocked. The original barrels remain with the gun and it is unusual to find a gun as late as this with damascus barrels.
Sold for £8000
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7662
29-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928. The original 14 1/2-inch stock is included with the gun.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25527
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, each lock plate engraved with a highly detailed scene of pheasants in flight against a treetop background, retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1938 with 30-inch barrels and that they subsequently shortened the barrels to 28-inches in 1968.
Sold for £12000
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1284
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke boring, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
Sold for £2400
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDLEOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 45592
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
Sold for £1700
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE NO.2 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20848
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 16-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, chambers pitted, wall thickness below the recommended minimum
Sold for £700
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43073
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, Baker system self-opening mechanism, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11368
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, fences carved with fleurs-de-lis, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, canvas case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1882 as a non-ejector gun. It has subsequently been converted to ejector by another.
Sold for £2800
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 527926
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 virtually all of its original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, Brady canvas case
The gun appears relatively little used.
Sold for £2600
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7576
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
Sold for £750
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AN ENGLISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7925
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension and vacant cartouche for retailer's name, the plain frame, back action bar lock and top lever with minimal decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £500
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23926
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and back action bar locks with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1000
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ARRIETA
A 12-BORE "CROWN SABEL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26858
26 3/4-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 border engraving, the locks engraved with a crown, articulated front triggers, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £500
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EDGAR PERKS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1239
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, broad file cut rib and top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with William Powell label
Sold for £700
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