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THOMAS HORSLEY
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2203
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammer and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving within detailed borders, hammers with self-retracting strikers, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its double leather case with lift-out tray
S2
The gun incorporates two of the three classic Horsley patents, namely the sliding top lever and the self-retracting strikers. The serial number indicates that the gun was built in 1874.
Sold for £5500
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THOMAS HORSLEY
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2202
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammer and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving within detailed borders, hammers with self-retracting strikers, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun incorporates two of the three classic Horsley patents, namely the sliding top lever and the self-retracting strikers. The serial number indicates that the gun was built in 1874.
Sold for £1200
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J. MACNAUGHTON
A SCARCE 12-BORE SLIDE-AND-DROP HAMMER GUN, NO. 74
30-inch chopper-lump damascus barrels with 2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the bar-in-wood frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-down underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the breech engraved "MacNaughton's Patent Lockfast", 14 1/4-inch figured half-length stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
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The gun conforms to MacNaughton's patent number 1971 of 1867 and is also unusual in that it appears to have Parsons' patent chopper-lump damascus barrels.
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WILLIAMS & POWELL
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5634
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £1200
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W. & C. SCOTT
A 12-BORE HAMMER PIGEON GUN, NO. 40747
30-inch replacement barrels by T. Wild, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1100
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE HAMMER PIGEON GUN, NO. 15452
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, file-cut rib and top extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and scenes of dogs and game in landscapes, clipped fences, 14-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £1100
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 12207
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with crab-knuckle fore-end and steel butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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W. RICHARDS
A SCARCE 12-BORE SMITH'S PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2213
28-inch Parsons' patent chopper-lump damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the frame with push-down side lever, rebounding bar locks and hammers with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, small repair behind the right lock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1400
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W. MILLS
A 16-BORE PINFIRE GUN
26 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, shoe lump breech, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving around woodland scenes and retaining some original hardening colour, the action engraved "Converted by C. Hamshaw, Grove Street, St. Mary's, Oxford", 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof
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J. SQUIRES
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2564
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, broad machined rib and doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £700
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H. E. POLLARD
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 21315
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
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Sold for £600
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E. M. REILLY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 30680
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £400
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C.S.S.A. LTD
A .410 TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5331
27-inch B.S.A. steel barrels with 2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 5oz., nitro proof
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C.S.S.A. is the Civil Service Sports Association, formerly the Civil Service Gun Club.
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Wm. MOORE & GREY
A FINE 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 4375, A TWO BARREL SET
35 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the interchangeable 36-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the extractors numbered "1" and "2", the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and geese against marshy backgrounds, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip including rubber recoil pad, 14lb. 1oz., nitro proof
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G. E. LEWIS
AN 8-BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 7645 (6447)
35 1/2-inch blacked barrels with 4 1/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammers and top lever retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 11lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), together with a small quantity of ammunition, paper cases, wads, etc
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Sold for £2700
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CHARLES GRIERSON
A 4-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 2631
40-inch damascus barrel with 4-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the plain frame, rebounding backlock and hammer, pitted and worn overall, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 14lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bore pitted, together with 8 brass cases, shot, wads, etc
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Sold for £2800
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ALEX HENRY
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8323
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1/4-inch extension and perished recoil pad, 5lb. 15oz., bores marked, nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
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MORTIMER & SON
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7911
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined Churchill rib, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, arcaded fences, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite and rubber extension, 6lb 1oz., bores lightly marked, in its lightweight canvas case
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Sold for £1100
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13146
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension with off-set comb, 6lb., nitro proof, in its leather case
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14738
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1926 at a cost of £63.
Sold for £1200
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23077
28-inch Whitworth steel 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, chequered front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case, with instruction booklet, etc
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1926.
Sold for £13000
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13793
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad and leather-covered cheekpiece, inlaid with the initials "F.E.W.D" and engraved escutcheon, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was completed on 24th August 1935 for Mrs W. W. Dowding. A detailed letter with extracts from the maker's records is included with the gun.
Sold for £7500
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T. BLAND & SONS
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15798
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
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HOLLOWAY & CO.
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5785
28-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
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Sold for £250
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W. W. GREENER
A 16-BORE "FACILE PRINCEPS" BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26359
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, non-automatic side safety, 15-inch figured replacement stock including 1/2-inch extension and fitted with a Lancaster game scorer, 7lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
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CHARLES FRANCIS & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN
27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/8-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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The gun has been refurbished and sleeved to a very high standard.
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CHARLES FRANCIS & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 83914
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, sunken rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56770
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, left ejector requires regulation, leather case
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JOHN POWELL
A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7 (UA19611)
27 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the rib engraved "Imported and Finished by John Powell Gunmaker, Reigate, Surrey", the rounded frame, hand-detachable lock and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case
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Sold for £800
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W. J. JEFFERY
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39549
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof
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