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E. W. BOND
A 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 19108
27 3/4-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14-inch figured stock, 4lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£600-900
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MANTON & CO.
A FINE 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5520, REPUTEDLY BUILT FOR THE MAHARAJAH OF JODHPUR
25-inch replacement barrel with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full and extra full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 4lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its canvas case, together with a further Brady leather case, etc
S2
The gun was reputedly built for the Maharajah of Jodhpur and the case lid is painted with his name. The replacement barrels are of best quality and were fitted in 1978 in the London trade. Apparently the original barrels were burst by the use of a ball round and the replacement barrels were fitted when the gun was returned to the UK.
£3000-5000
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W. W. GREENER
A RARE PAIR OF 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 64852/3
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the breeches and maker's name signed in gold, the ribs further engraved "Stocked and Finished by John Wilkes, London", the frames, rebounding bar locks, hammers and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with fine scroll engraving around delicate gold inlaid rose bouquets with further gold inlay, the maker's name and serial numbers signed in gold, the action flats stamped with Greener elephant trademark, retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 4lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in their leather green velvet-lined leather case with maker's labels, together with a companion Wilkes label and with compartment for a companion John Wilkes hammer gun, gold plated oil bottles, snap caps, etc, canvas outer cover
S2
The guns appear virtually unused. At the time that Greener ceased manufacture in the 1960s these guns remained unfinished and they were completed, stocked, engraved and finished by John Wilkes. The guns formed part of the legendary Tulchan collection.
£8000-12000
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STEPHEN GRANT
A 12-BORE CROSSOVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2808
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2 chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch crossover stock for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
S2
£400-600
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STEPHEN GRANT
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2518
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, noseless hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including leather recoil pad, the stock head with some well executed old repair, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£700-1000
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M. LOWRANCE & SONS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 71751
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
£300-500
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G. T. BARTRAM
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, forward pointing underlever, rebounding backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving, grip safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£400-600
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WILKINS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO VISIBLE NUMBER
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and forward pointing side lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum, rejointing recommended, mahogany case with reproduction Thomas Jackson label
S2
£400-600
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GYE & MONCRIEFF
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1208
27 1/2-inch damascus barrels (probably shortened), with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered heel plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
£400-600
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 8829
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the recoloured frame, rebounding hammers, bar locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
S2
£300-500
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S. R. JEFFERY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2885
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb., nitro re-proof
S2
£300-500
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A RARE 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6622
28-inch damascus barrels (possibly shortened), with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their renewed hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, in its re-lined mahogany gun case with maker's accessories
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894 as the No.2 gun of a pair of hammer ejector guns.
£14000-18000
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W. H. POLLARD
A 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 6342
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, bore diameters marginal, barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum
S2
£400-600
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J. LANG
A 16-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2683
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, hammers, bar locks and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 13 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
S58
£300-500
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BOSS & CO.
A 16-BORE SINGLE BARREL PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2188
29-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 9oz., black powder proof, bore pitted
S58
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1864.
£600-900
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CARR BROS.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 11645
26 3/4-inch possibly shortened damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of wading birds in Oriental style, gold plated triggers and strikers, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£750-950
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PURDEY
A SCARCE 14-BORE BASTIN/PURDEY SLIDE-ACTION PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, NO. 7406
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, underlever, non-rebounding locks and hammers with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 8oz.. black powder proof, bores pitted
S58
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1868 and that a total of 41 slide-action guns and rifles were built between 1861 and 1869. This example has been converted to centrefire during its life and has now been returned to its original specification.
£1000-1500
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G. BELL
AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
32-inch damascus-twist barrel with short sighting surface and engraved breech, the engraved lock and hammer with scroll decoration, ramrod, the half length stock with pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., Birmingham black powder proof
S58
£400-600
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J. B. ALLPORT
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1810
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, noseless hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch horn extension, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores piited, leather case
S2
£250-400
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CLABOROUGH & JOHNSTONE
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18010
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 5lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather case
S2
£500-700
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F. C. SCOTT
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7709
28-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 and top lever, with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, oak and leather case with reproduction Webley & Scott label
S2
£500-700
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3058
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about approximately 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted flat top rib, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's lightweight 'VC' case
S2
£2000-3000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32366
26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and numbered top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
£1400-1800
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JOHN WILKES
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13876
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 5/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with maker's label
S2
£600-800
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JOHN WILKES
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8479
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 3/4-inch extension, slightly cast-off for the left shoulder, 5lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with later maker's label
S2
£400-600
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WATSON BROS.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10231
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke boring, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and flattened perished recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
£1500-2000
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16-03-692-96
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicator, rolled edge trigger guard, articulated front trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish superior nitro proof, in its Brady leather case
S2
The gun was built in 1996 and appears relatively little used.
£1000-1500
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JOHN WILKES
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15104
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 7/8 choke borings, the scallop backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, cast-on for the left shoulder, 5lb. 6oz., nitro proof, leather case with C. B. Vaughan label
S2
The vendor states that this was the last gun to be completed by Jack Wilkes.
£1000-1500
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ARRIETA
A PAIR OF 20-BORE GUNMARK VISCOUNT MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 57-03-188-95 AND 57-03-189-95
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining all of their bright finish, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks, 5lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof, No.2 gun top lever spring weak
S2
£1000-1500
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ARRIETA
A PAIR OF 20-BORE "KENNEDY-ARRIETA" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 57-03-395-01 AND 57-03-396-01
29 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 7/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with scroll engraving and retaining all of their original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish superior nitro proof
S2
The guns were built in 2001 and appear little used.
£1200-1800
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