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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 32449/50
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, the No.2 gun retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.1 gun fore-end wood replaced, 6lb. and 6lb. 2oz. respectively, nitro proof, No.1 gun bores marked, left barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1935.
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6887/8
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked, rejointing recommended, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904.
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15616/7
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks with engraved heel and toe plates, No.1 gun with replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended, in their maker's leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928.
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "PREMIER" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4407/8
25-inch chopper-lump 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 fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks cast-off for central vision and including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's "VC" case
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Sold for £3800
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "UTILITY" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4193 AND 4259
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut Churchill ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured replacement stocks, cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof
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JAMES LANG
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10382/3
No.1 gun with 30-inch replacement barrels by Joseph Lang & Son, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and full choke borings, crossbolt extensions, frames and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, No.1 gun with 15 1/2-inch stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, the No.2 gun with 14 1/2-inch stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz. and 6lb. 7oz. respectively, nitro proof, No.1 gun ejectors require regulation, No.2 ribs loose, oak and leather case
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Sold for £600
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FRED WILLIAMS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 123078/9
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.2 gun with replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the frames and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with semi pistol grips and ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun wall thickness below recommended minimum
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Sold for £1100
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20980
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings (Teague fixed chokes), matted rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the locks retaining much hardening colour, possibly renewed, lined cocking indicators, clipped fences, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its new lightweight leather motor case with Purdey accessories and canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1914. The gun was re-proofed and fitted with fixed Teague chokes in 2008.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18991
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, an additional pair of 28-inch barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974.
Sold for £7000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 25817
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1910.
Sold for £6500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21502
28-inch barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rib engraved "3 Grade", the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1902.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12130
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, the frame, leg-of-mutton shaped locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, raised cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1888.
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Sold for £2500
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE LEVER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6613
30-inch replacement barrels by B. Kelly, Gunmaker, Birmingham, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the original 30-inch barrels now sleeved with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, Boss patent single trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894. Stephen Grant originally worked for Boss & Co. and the inclusion in this gun both of the Robertson 1888 patent ejector and later Boss 1905 improved single trigger show the close working relationship that these two firms maintained.
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Sold for £3000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15911
28-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 acanthus scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 857
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, backlocks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, the top strap numbered in gold, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1895.
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Sold for £3500
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 742
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, swing safety catch, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893.
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CHAPU CALLENS
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9959
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension and machined rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, cast-on for the left shoulder and inlaid with the gold number '3', 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof
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The gun was originally built for the right shoulder and it should be possible to return the stock to its original right hand cast.
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A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10664
29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, mid extension and machined rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 11oz., Belgian nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, right bore dented, leather double motor case
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The vendor states that the gun was manufactured by Jean Duchateau. The gun however is unsigned with only the initials J.D. stamped on the action flat.
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HARRISON & HUSSEY
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3041
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The vendor purchased the gun in 2004 at James Purdey & Sons and has not used it since.
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4450
28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1400
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AYA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 571675
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with maker's butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £600
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UNION ARMERA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. UA19091
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever engraved with flowering roses against a scrollwork background, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £300
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T. HORSLEY & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3688
28-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 13 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked
The gun was built in 1901 for E. A. Herbert and was used as the No.2 of a pair with gun 3439.
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SILVER KESTREL
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 317515
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof; together with a Baikal 16-bore single barrel gun, no. A62131, nitro proof (2)
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 394947
26-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 all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof
The gun appears virtually unused.
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Sold for £800
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 111250
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rib engraved "To Nelson from his Mother and Dad, 1936, on his 21st Birthday", crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £800
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46290
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE "TWELVE-TWENTY" MODEL ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14403
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the action base signed in gold within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £5500
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T. NEWTON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5833
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £2400
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WILLIAM FORD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9295
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within an arched banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock cast-off for central vision, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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The gun has recently been sleeved to the very highest standard.
Sold for £1300
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