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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE DH25 GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69040
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension and engraved breeches, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, automatic side safety, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch horn ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leatherbound canvas case
S2
The gun was built in 1932 and is sold with a fascinating file of correspondence from the maker relating to the order of the gun, explaining that they have found the DH25 an unprofitable gun to make and that the price has now risen to 33 guineas.
Sold for £550
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J. HARPER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1430
28-inch replacement barrels by Midland Gun Co., with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, leather case
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Date of manufacture: circa 1900/Country of origin: UK/Overall length: 45-inches
Sold for £350
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BOZARD & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8913
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, in its canvas Brady case
S2
Sold for £550
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ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 68076
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the plain frame and top lever retaining some original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £220
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 55132
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
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Date of manufacture: 1925/Overall length: 44 1/4-inches
Sold for £320
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 547499
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
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Date of manufacture: circa 1981/Country of origin: Spain/Overall length: 44 1/2-inches
Sold for £200
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WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE MODEL 23XTR PIGEON GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. PWK002956
26-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch magnum chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, single selective trigger, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £220
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SIMSON, SUHL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 261866
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the bolstered frame with side clips, dummy side plates, top lever engraved with scenes of dogs and game in woodland landscapes, cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and 1 1/2-inch extension, sling swivels, 7lb. 4oz., German nitro proof, canvas case with Cogswell & Harrison label
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Sold for £600
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JAMES MACNAUGHTON & SONS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3423
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
The replacement barrels were fitted in 1980.
Sold for £650
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CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD
A FINE 12-BORE "CROWN" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8027A
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, 15-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with its original order letter and specification sheet
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1966 at a cost of £320 2s 6d including the fitted leather case. The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1500
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CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD
A FINE 12-BORE "CROWN" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8028B
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, 15-inch figured stock with semi-pistol grip, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with original specification letter
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1966 at a cost of £320 2s 6d and appears virtually unused.
Sold for £1600
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 139189
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, together with its original bill of sale
S2
The gun was sold new in 1968 at a cost of £195 8s 6d.
Date of manufacture: 1968/Country of origin: UK/Overall length: 45-inches
Sold for £700
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14075
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and numbered top lever with border engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £400
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R. ROPER, SON & CO. LTD
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN
30-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, carved fences, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
The replacement barrels were fitted in 1959.
Date of manufacture: circa 1900/Country of origin: UK/Overall length: 46 1/4-inches
Sold for £380
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S. J. CARR
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1001
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
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Date of manufacture: circa 1920/Country of origin: circa 1920/Overall length: 44 3/4-inches
Sold for £700
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THE PAYNE GUN COMPANY
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1015
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun incorporates patent 137622 of 1920 covering the simplified coil sprung lockwork. A similar example is illustrated in Volume 3 of the classic work, The British Shotgun.
Sold for £200
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88301
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch horn extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12637
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving within borders, the clipped fences carved with vine leaves against a stippled ground, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, left bore dented, in its maker's brassbound leather case
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Sold for £800
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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. D7850
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the plain frame and patent top lever with border engraving, polished bright, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £250
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W. HORTON
A 12-BORE PATENT POLY-GRIP SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2613
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the sunken game rib engraved "Patent Adjustable Trigger Action", the scroll back frame and top lever engraved with scrolling foliage within borders, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch crossover stock cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, cracked and repaired at the hand, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £100
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JOHN WILKES
A SCARCE 12-BORE (2-INCH) LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14039
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, selective single trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, the action base plate engraved "John Wilkes 2-inch Single Trigger", 14-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, probably converted to straight hand from a semi pistol grip, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case with Boss & Co. label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1937.
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GEORGE GIBBS
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. B7383
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the additional 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 10oz., recent nitro re-proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
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Sold for £650
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46554
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, side plates and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £120
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15667
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended
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Sold for £150
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THOMAS HORSLEY & SONS LTD.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4009
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, narrow Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, 14 7/8-inch figured stock including leather covered cheekpiece, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case with Charles Hellis label
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Sold for £320
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PARKER BROS.
A 12-BORE GH GRADE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 163404
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the rounded frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game birds, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, butt plate chipped and cracked, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof, left bore dented, leg-of mutton leather case
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Sold for £600
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W. HORTON
A 12-BORE HORTON'S PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1466
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
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Date of manufacture: 1890/Overall length: 46 1/4-inches
Sold for £480
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SEB BOROVNIK
AN AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4033 (D11347)
28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib and top extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with game scene and fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 7oz., Austrian nitro proof
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Date of manufacture: 1947/Overall length: 45-inches
Sold for £280
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SEB BOROVNIK
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4029 (D11447)
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib with top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., Austrian nitro proof
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Date of manufacture; 1947/Overall length: 44 1/2-inches
Sold for £160
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 546251
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £400
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