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A CLAY PIGEON TRAP
together with a quantity of shotgun cleaning rods, various patterns
Sold for £30
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BARRELS FOR GUN NO. 5384
29-inch with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings; together with a pair of Joseph Lang & Son barrels, for gun no. 13875, 30-inch with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings
Sold for £160
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A COLLECTION OF BOOKS OF SHOOTING INTEREST
including: "The Complete Shot", by Teasdale-Buckell, Hawker on Shooting, "Autumns in Argyllshire with Rod and Gun", "Grouse and Grouse Moors", "The Modern Shogun", vol 2, two volumes of the Badminton Library "Fishing", etc
Sold for £30
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ADAMS & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR, NO. 13258
the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, patent crystal indicators, Scott Climax action, 13 1/2-inch stock wtih chequered butt plate; together with the action, stock and fore-end only of a boxlock non-ejector gun
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C. G. BONEHILL
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 103180
the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch stock with pistol grip; together with the major parts of a Belgian 12-bore hammer gun, no. 357
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 41268
the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, repaired and pegged at the hand
Sold for £60
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE "AVANT TOUT" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24524
the frame with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock
Sold for £65
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THOMAS BLAND & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE "BRENT" MODEL WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 18398
the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, cracked and pegged at the head
Sold for £40
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T. BLAND & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15102
the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, cast for the left shoulder, canvas case
Sold for £40
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39843
the scroll-backed frame with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock
Sold for £55
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J. RIGBY & CO.
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SCOTT PATENT BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15017
the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, patent crystal indicators, 14 1/4-inch stock
Sold for £350
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12296
the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold numbered top lever, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, brassbound canvas case, lump cracked
Sold for £1500
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W. H. TISDALL
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE WALKER'S PATENT TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4232
the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with skeleton butt plate
Sold for £100
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W. R. LEESON
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1021
the frame with fine scroll and bouquet engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, converted from a semi pistol grip
Sold for £280
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ATKINSON
THE MAJOR PARTS OF AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN
the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlock, replacement hammer and rotary under lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch stock including recoil pad,
Sold for £520
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THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER EJECTOR GUN
the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock
The gun is fitted with Edgar Harrison patent ejectors, no. 16214 of 1886.
Sold for £550
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M. & J. KENNEDY
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 10-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN
31-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving entwined around scenes of water fowl, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and skeleton butt plate, 9lb., barrel wall thickness well below recommended minimum
The gun appears never to have been finished nor submitted for proof and it is sold as an antique and unsuitable for use.
Sold for £380
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J WOODWARD & SONS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5644/5
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, arcaded fences, raised gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stocks with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1906. They retain a very good degree of original finish and have recently been renovated to a very high standard. These guns have recently been re-proofed.
Sold for £14000
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A CHAPU À PARIS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5897/8
29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, clipped fences, articulated front triggers, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., French nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
Sold for £4000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17479/80
the no. 1 gun with 30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the no. 2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1902.
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AYA
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 575207/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut Churchill rib, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with floral bouquets, flowing ribbons and scrollwork, retaining all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof, in their maker's English lightweight leather motor case
The guns were completed in 1992 and presented as a competition prize in a BASC Prize Draw. The guns remain unused. The guns are stocked with the very best quality timber and are finished in the style of the "XXV" model. However, the guns are especially unusual as they have 28-inch barrels.
Sold for £10500
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9693 AND 10432
27-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NOS. 25668/70
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frames and top levers with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "CORONATION" MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5924/5
28-inch replacement barrels by John Dickson & Son with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, side plates and gold numbered top levers engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of game and dogs within landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight 'VC' motor case
Sold for £4000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 11977/8
28-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 engraved with fine foliate and acanthus scrollwork and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch well matched extensions, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight aluminium motor case
The guns were built in 1918 and retain much of their original finish and appear relatively little used.
Sold for £12500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15510/11
the no.1 gun with 30-inch barrels, the no. 2 gun with 26-inch shortened barrels, both with chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions and rubber recoil pads, No. 2 broken at the hand, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
James Purdey & Sons confirm that the guns were built in 1896 and that they shortened them from the original length in October 1932, when they were re-proofed and re-chambered.
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Sold for £10500
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ARMSTRONG & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43587
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll and bouquet engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas case
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JACQUEMART
A FINE BELGIAN ROUND BODY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13451
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker's case
The gun appears little used.
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Sold for £2200
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FERLIB
A FINE ITALIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30783
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, matted rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case
The gun appears little used.
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Sold for £1800
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RENATO GAMBA
A FINE 12-BORE "AMBASSADOR" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. A35229
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, matted rib, gold lined breeches, the frame, locks and top lever with inlaid gold border decoration, the action base and trigger guard with scrollwork and maker's trademark, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The gun appears little used and retains almost all of its original finish.
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