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ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14702
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14-inch figured replacement stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, canvas case
S2
£700-900
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C. S. ROSSON
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2895
31-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, bar locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of wild duck, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, leather case
S2
£1500-1800
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ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23924
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S2
£250-450
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2466
28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch stock smashed at the hand, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
£200-300
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EDWINSON GREEN & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6353
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, oak and leather case
S2
£800-1200
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2465
28-inch replacement choper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label
S2
£2400-2800
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2487
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 scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, vinyl covered case with reproduction Henry Atkin label
S2
£1800-2400
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 419007
28-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 much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock including 3/8-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£350-500
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 555015
28-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, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock of crude form, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£150-250
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W. & C. SCOTT
A 12-BORE "MONTE CARLO B" SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, NO. 102702
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, solid machined flat top rib, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of live pigeon, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and chequered heel plate, 7lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£3500-5000
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE KEN HUNT ENGRAVED ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9889
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving around scenes of pheasant and grouse in realistic landscapes, retaining much of its original hardening colour, signed by the engraver "K. C. Hunt 82", the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, patent single trigger, 15-inch well figured stock, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1983.
£8000-12000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23920
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, patent single trigger, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
£4000-6000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 16059
27 1/2-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, stippled broad rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, fence with side clips, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 7lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its new brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label and canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1986.
£8000-12000
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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8562
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in circa 1938 as the No.2 gun of a pair. Relatively few examples of the true self-opening action were built with Donald Dallas recording fifty-six examples recorded in the maker's records.
£6000-8000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30994
26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1926.
£6000-9000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32729
26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1932.
£5000-7000
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AYA
A 12-BORE "COUNTRYMAN" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19636
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch figured stock, 7lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£250-350
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18818
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad and 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
£1200-1800
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "ROYAL SABEL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. GA10578
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
£150-250
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L. C. SMITH
A 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41488
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the plain frame, locks and top lever retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2
The vendor states that the gun was acquired from American Airforce personnel at Shipham airfield in Norfolk during the Second World War.
£200-300
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12318
30-inch replacement damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving within lined borders, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, leather case
S2
£200-400
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 135201
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
£200-300
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 128641
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
£300-500
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W. CASHMORE
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10316
27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid 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, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
£200-400
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T. HORSLEY & SON
A SCARCE PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2906
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder choke borings, doll's head extension, the bar-in-wood frame, locks and patent sliding top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14-inch figured stock variously cracked and worn with pieces missing beneath each lock plate, leather butt plate with parts missing, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, worn overall, bores pitted
S2
The gun is a rare example of Charles Horsley and Charles Pryse's patent no. 3874 of 1883. The patent has much in common with Beesley's famous patent no. 31 of 1880 and features a double-limbed mainspring that is compressed upon closing the gun.
£500-800
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T. MURCOTT
A SCARCE 12-BORE MURCOTT PATENT "MOUSETRAP" SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2527
28-inch Parson's patent damascus chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and push-down underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, safety lever, grip safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, possibly a replacement, 6lb. 13oz., proof exemption certificate, bores severely pitted
S2
The Murcott mousetrap patent 1003 of 1871 is regarded as the first commercially successful hammerless shotgun and was a significant turning point in the design of the modern shotgun.
£400-600
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE"UTILTIY" EASY-OPENING MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6126
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, mid extension, the frame and top lever with best bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
£700-900
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "REGAL EASY OPENER" MODEL ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4913
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid-extension, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad and 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather 'VC' motor case
S2
£600-900
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CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS LTD.
A 12-BORE "REGAL" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8070
25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's lightweight canvas "VC" case
S2
£700-900
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 134200
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's canvas case
S2
£400-600
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