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A LARGE VICTORIAN OAK AND PINE LINE DRYER
the impressive device with adjustable drum and spool, on four legged base, 53-inches tall
Sold for £330
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MAUSER
A 7X57MM BARRELLED ACTION, NO. B24494
22-inch barrel, the receiver ring with Mauser banner dated '1934', bolt mismatched
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE DAMASCUS BARRELS, NO. 9681
the 30 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder boring, extractor missing, pitted and dented
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Sold for £280
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HAMMOND BROS.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 20-BORE HAMMOND'S PATENT DOUBLE LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 1116
the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving around scenes of game, 14-inch figured stock, firing pins missing, leather leg-of-mutton case
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Sold for £200
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JAMES MACNAUGHTON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A SCARCE 16-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD EDINBURGH ACTION LEVER COCKING GUN, NO. 948
the rounded skeleton frame and extended top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic strapwork borders, the maker's name signed across the breech within a scrolling banner, skeleton top lever, clear viewing port, safety catch missing, 14-inch well figured stock with horn butt plate
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Sold for £1200
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9645
the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension
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Sold for £750
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SCHMIDL & ROEDL
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN
27-inch damascus barrels, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and push-forward underlever inlaid with gold details with scenes of game, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with cheekpiece, carved with a scene of wild boar and dogs, 6lb. 14oz., heavily worn overall, bores severely pitted, firing pins removed
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 27279/80
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, sunken game ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1912.
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Sold for £15000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13485/6
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand-detachable backlocks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 7lb., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with original maker's accessories, oil can, etc
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1918 for R. G. Fenwick-Palmer. The guns are built on conventional actions (rather than the earlier "wrist-breaker" pattern). The guns incorporate Lancaster's patent hand-detachable locks and are finished to a typically high standard and remain in exceptionally fine condition for their age.
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Sold for £9000
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "PREMIER FINEST QUALITY" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2127/8
28-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels 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 and retaining most of their hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns were originally built in 1914 and that the replacement barrels were fitted by them in 1973. The guns were restocked and refurbished to an 'as new' condition at this time.
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McCRIRICK & SONS
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 55575 AND 60522
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks, No.1 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £4500
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4082/3
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the No.1 gun barrels replaced by the maker, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929. The No.1 gun was rebarelled by the maker in 1979.
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE B-GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13866/7
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in their brassbound oak and leather case, recovered and re-lined
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Sold for £5000
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ARIETTA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33765/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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Sold for £5000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5861 AND 6200
30 1/8-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings and true cylinder borings respectively, the No.1 gun with an additional pair of interchangeable 28 1/4-inch barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine and bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with compartment for the extra barrels
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Sold for £7500
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F. PIOTTI
A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5388 AND 6365
25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single triggers and non-automatic safety catches, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leatherbound canvas case
The guns were completed in 1971 and 1974 respectively.
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15386/7
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1963.
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Sold for £2000
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GOROSABEL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "SILVER DELUXE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 108948/9
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with foliate scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof
The guns appear little used.
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Sold for £1300
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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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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7347
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 7lb., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
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Sold for £4000
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JOSEPH BRAZIER, ASHES
A FINE ALAN BROWN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69862
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 scroll engraving, surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight and retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened finish, the left lock engraved with pheasants flying over guns against a woodland background, the right lock engraved with grouse flying past a stone grouse butt, the action base with small factory scene, the lockplates both signed "A M Brown", lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
The gun was built by David Dryhurst and Richard Tandy using the finest outworkers working in the Birmingham Trade at the time. The gun was proofed in 1986 and was likely finished circa 1988/9. Alan Brown has subsequently become one of the most renowned English gun engravers and his speciality is highly detailed game scenes of the type featured on this gun. The self-opening action used is the Henry Atkin variant of the classic Purdey Beesley design.
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Sold for £10500
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12255
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill type rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving around scenes of gold inlaid duck, the breeches and top strap with lined gold decoration, the action base and trigger guard with further gold inlaid game birds, retaining virtually all of its renewed hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight case with canvas outer cover
The gun formed part of the legendary Tulchan Collection. The gun was extensively reworked and refinished by John Wilkes in line with the majority of the guns that formed the collection. The gun is built on the Baker self-opening Twelve-Twenty action.
Provenance:
The Tulchan Collection, Christie's, London, 22 March 1995, lot 72.
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Sold for £8000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15020
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case with maker's label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928.
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Sold for £4800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20695
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1913.
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Sold for £11500
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2357
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch cross-over stock cast off for central vision, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1000
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 394
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, in its leather case
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Sold for £1400
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WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5998
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., recent nitro re-proof, left wall thickness slightly below the recommended minimum
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11722
29 1/4-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 fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, left bore dented and barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, top lever spring broken
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WATSON BROS.
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 20070
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and pierced top lever deeply carved with acorns and oak leaves against a stippled ground surrounding highly detailed game scenes of pigeons in flight against a realistic background, each scene initialled by the engraver, the trigger plate signed, M. Smith, the top lever and trigger guard pierced around scrolling foliage, retaining all of its bright finish, clipped fences, gold washed lockwork, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, engraved heel and toe plates and grip cap, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and ostrich leather case, including many tools and accessories, canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the gun was completed circa 2002 and it appears little used. It was engraved by Martin Smith with the carving completed by Keith Thomas. The gun is illustrated in Vic Venter's recent book, "Best of British".
Martin Smith was born in 1971 and served his apprenticeship at Purdey. As a freelance engraver he has gone on to engrave guns for many makers, including Boss, Holland & Holland, David MacKay Brown and Watson Bros.
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T. NEWTON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5853
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
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