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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16711
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with maker's label
The maker kindly confirms that that gun was built in 1896 and that it was subsequently re-barrelled in 1979.
Sold for £8000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16923
26-inch replacement barrels by another, spuriously engraved on the rib with the maker's name, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the fences carved with shell motifs, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 as the No.2 gun of a pair.
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GRULLA ARMAS
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3103-10-10
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the maker's name signed within arched panels, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker's leather motor case with canvas outer cover
The "Royal" model is the highest grade offered by this maker and is a very close copy of the Holland & Holland "Royal". The gun was built in 2010 and appears very little used.
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GRULLA ARMAS
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3103-20-10
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the maker's name signed within arched panels, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker's leather motor case with canvas outer cover
The "Royal" model is the highest grade offered by this maker and is a very close copy of the Holland & Holland "Royal". The gun was built in 2010 and appears very little used.
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GOROSABEL
A SPANISH 12-BORE "SILVER DELUXE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 108892
27-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 acanthus scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2351
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving, the fences carved with flutes, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £2200
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C. G. BONEHILL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 233
28-inch replacement barrels by Russell Hillsdon with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof
Sold for £1000
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 554432
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £1000
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EDWINSON GREEN & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6106
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE "AUTOMATIC" MODEL LEVER COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3867
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, arcaded fences and raised gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 2 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1000
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 205814
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke boring, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof
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JOSEPH BRADDELL & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7634
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/8-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
Sold for £350
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9069
27 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., recent nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness marginal
Sold for £250
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J. DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7520
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
Sold for £250
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 87818
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 172949
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £250
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D. B. CROCKART
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1517
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, recoil pad and leather covered cheekpiece, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof
Sold for £100
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15111
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, leather case
Sold for £300
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "AVANT TOUT" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41031
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, top lever and side plates with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case
Sold for £380
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AYA
A 12-BORE MODEL 25 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 279579
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file cut Churchill rib, the frame engraved with scrolling foliage and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof
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THOMAS TURNER
A SCARCE 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5221
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and improved cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame and patent top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the fences carved with leaves, 14 1/4-inch semi cutaway stock with semi pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, half length fore-end, 5lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
The gun incorporates Anson patent ejector work, patent no. 15299 of 1884. The single extractor automatically springs back when the gun is opened, the extractor having hinged clips that automatically retain any unfired cartridges and prevent their release from the gun.
Sold for £1300
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WILKES
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 809
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the file cut rib signed in gold, Wilkes Maker, Leeds, engraved breeches and crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the action sides with panels showing dog and game in landscapes, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch figured stock with carved side panels and including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. C1162
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and patent top lever with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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E. PATON & SON
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5195
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, single lump and doll's head extension, the Anson & Deeley patent action and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, patent use no. 849, 14-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
The gun is an early example of the classic Anson & Deeley patent and is finished to the typically high standard of this maker.
Sold for £590
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JAMES KIRK
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 92144
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
Sold for £450
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D. B. CROCKART
A 12-BORE WILDFOWLING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1115
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file cut rib with top extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and scenes of game in landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, bore diameters marginal and marked
Sold for £500
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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. C8905
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and patent top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, cracked at the hand, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £320
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SEPTIMUS CHAMBERS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 211788
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., nitro proof
Sold for £180
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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, WITH BARRELS BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NO. 11826
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and true cylinder borings, the rib signed J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London, made of Sir Joseph Whitworth's fluid pressed steel and numbered 11826, the scallop backed frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
J Purdey & Sons confirm that gun no. 11826 was a 12-bore hammer gun built in 1883 and that extra barrels were fitted in 1885.
Sold for £730
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BSA
A 12-BORE "SNIPE" MODEL SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. Y020298
30-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, plain alloy frame and top lever, retaining much of its original painted finish overall, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
Sold for £20
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