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GUNMARK
A 20-BORE "KESTREL" MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 326756
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £120
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W. & C. SCOTT
A FINE 20-BORE "MONTE CARLO B" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 102703
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the lock plates each engraved with a pigeon in flight, 14 3/8-inch well figured stock with rubber recoil pad, semi pistol grip, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case with later maker's label
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Sold for £5000
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WATSON BROS.
A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF KEITH THOMAS ENGRAVED EXHIBITION QUALITY 28-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20075/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the breeches carved and inlaid with gold with respective rose and thistle motifs, the rounded frames, locks and top levers engraved with game scenes and the Royal residences and castles of England and Scotland, the maker's name signed in gold within a scrolling banner, the scenes bordered with fine rope twist decoration, the No.1 gun (England) with deeply carved fences and pierced top lever, with English rose motifs, the right lock engraved with a scene of Windsor castle and scenes of partridges in flight, the left lock with Sandringham House and woodcock amongst trees, the action base with the Tower of London with a shield and crossed swords bearing the flag of St George; the No.2 gun (Scotland) with deeply carved fences and pierced top lever with Scottish thistle motifs, the right lock engraved with a scene of Edinburgh Castle and grouse in flight, the left lock with Balmoral Castle and pheasants against landscapes, the action base with Holyrood House with a shield and crossed swords bearing the flag of St Andrew, the trigger plates signed K. Thomas, rolled edge trigger guards and lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured burr walnut exhibition grade stocks with chequered butts, nitro proof, 5lb. 10oz., in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 2004. They appear little used and retain virtually all of their original finish.
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57455
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
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REMINGTON
A .410 MODEL 1100 SELF-LOADING GUN, NO. R235832H
25-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the frame with game scene decoration and retaining virtually all of its original finish, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun appears little used.
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MIROKU
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 734718
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof
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MIROKU
A 12-BORE 3800 TR-3 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30696PP
32-inch ported barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, re-shaped fore-end, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, maker's butt plate, slight crack to the head, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £340
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BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22225 S70
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the plain black frame and top lever with border decoration, selective single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 13 3/4-inch swan-neck stock with maker's butt plate, swing swivels, 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof
S2
Sold for £520
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 65169 S6
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined solid rib, the plain blacked frame and top lever with border decoration, 15-inch straight hand stock including 2-inch extension and recoil pad, sling swivels, 6lb. 14oz., Belgian nitro proof
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BROWNING
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 95807
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the blacked frame and top lever with scroll engraving, non-automatic selective safety catch, 14-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood split and repaired, canvas case
S2
Sold for £300
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MIROKU
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 345763
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, raised comb and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's carton
S2
Sold for £400
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PERAZZI
A 12-BORE MX8 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 131683
31 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the plain blacked frame with border decoration, detachable trigger block, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case
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WILLIAM POWELL
A 12-BORE "PEGASUS" PRESENTATION MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. C016290
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut solid rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's leather case with brass presentation plaque
S2
The gun appears new and unused.
Sold for £4000
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MERKEL
A GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 58452
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and Kersten bolt extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 1oz., German nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1600
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AYA
A SPANISH 12-BORE "CORAL" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 403651
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib and Kersten bolt extension, the bolstered scroll-back frame and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, cocking stud, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE SO4 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. A03640B
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, Teague interchangeable tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and chequered butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, maker's plastic case
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE SO3 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. C08086B
29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, Teague choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, single trigger and non automatic safety catch, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 8lb. 1oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case
S2
Sold for £2400
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GAMBA
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 63677
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, choke tubes missing, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and perished recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof
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P. BERETTA
A 20-BORE 687 EELL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. D14097B
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene and scroll engraved decoration, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof
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Sold for £1500
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MERKEL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 67804
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, Kersten bolt extensions, solid machined rib, the scroll backed frame with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold cocking studs, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with straight hand and maker's butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case
S2
Sold for £550
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ARMI SALVINELLI
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. Y918
27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, Teague interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever engraved with scenes of game in flight surrounded by acanthus scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case with spare chokes
S2
Sold for £2000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE DT10 TRIDENT SPORTING MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AF2383B
32-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, extended interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame with matted top surface and gold washed detail, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip cast for the left shoulder, including rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 3oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case with spare chokes, etc
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The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1800
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BROWNING
A 20-BORE MODEL 325 GRADE 5 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 66045NV
28-inch barrels with 2-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with foliate scroll engraving surrounding scenes of gold inlaid game birds, non-automatic selective safety, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1300
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE EXHIBITION "GOLDEN PHEONIX" GUN, NO. 863RN01980
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, narrow machined ventilated rib, the blacked receiver with inlaid gold detail, the whole gun decorated with inlaid sweeping golden bird decoration, the action signed "Jean H. Diet", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, without chequering and incorporating gold inlaid detail, 6lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker's case
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The gun appears new and unused and was apparently built for an Iowa exhibition.
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 9990
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining almost all if its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock and Boss half pistol grip, nitro proof, 7lb., in its maker's lightweight case with canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was delivered in 1995. The gun remained in store with its maker for a number of years and remains virtually as new and unused.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 20-BORE "SPORTING" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 50823/4
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, Briley interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, side plates and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving against a matted ground and retaining its original bright finish, the side plates signed in gold, selective single triggers, detachable trigger blocks, signed by the engraver "D. V. Hudson", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips and chequered heel plates, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 2000.
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JOSEPH MANTON
A 20-BORE PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 5896, CONVERTED BY TANNER, BUILT FOR ADOLPHUS, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE
30-inch damascus twist barrels, signed on the rib "Joseph Manton's New Improvements by His Majesty's Patent", the gold lined breeches with gold tablets signed "Tanner Herzberg", the hammers and locks with scroll engraving and gold inlaid detail to the heads of the hammers, engraved steel furniture with pineapple finials, the silver escutcheon engraved with his crest, a crowned lion, 14 1/4-inch pull, 5lb. 12oz., in its fitted mahogany case with Joseph Manton label
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The Prince Adolphus, 1st Duke of Cambridge, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCH, PC (24th February 1774 to 8th July 1850)
Prince Adolphus was the tenth child and seventh son of King George III. He held the title of Duke of Cambridge from 1801 until his death and was Viceroy of Hanover on behalf of his brothers King George IV and King William IV. He was the grandfather of Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of King George V and great great grandfather of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE PAIR OF 14-BORE PERCUSSION GUNS, NOS. 1558/9, BUILT FOR HRH PRINCE ALBERT AS A GIFT FROM QUEEN VICTORIA
31-inch damascus barrels, the ribs signed "Charles Lancaster, 151 New Bond Street, London", each with ebony ramrods numbered to the gun and with nickel silver fittings, platinum lined breeches and plugs, the hammers and locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, steel furniture, pineapple finial, the trigger guards engraved with dogs and game, the gold escutcheons engraved with a crowned 'A', half length highly figured stocks with engraved and numbered steel butt plates, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, in their maker's velvet-lined mahogany case with lift-out tray, tools and accessories, etc
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1850.
HRH Prince Albert was a regular customer of Charles Lancaster and he ordered his first pair of 15-bore guns (nos. 1346/7) in 1843 and the company received the Royal Warrant later that same year.
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EZEKIEL BAKER
A RARE 15-BORE DOUBLE IGNITION FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, BUILT FOR HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, THE PRINCE REGENT
33-inch damascus twist barrels with gold lined breech and maker's stamp, engraved "Gunmaker to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales", ramrod with horn tip, gold lined touch holes, engraved tang, the Baker patent locks constructed to cock in unison, frizen springs with rollers, rainproof pans, the half length well figured stock with silver mounts, the steel trigger guard with engraved pineapple finial, chequered grip, leather covered cheekpiece and engraved steel butt plate, the hand inlaid with gold Prince of Wales feathers above a presentation inscription "Gift to My Friend Bob", 14 1/2-inch pull, 6lb. 2oz., London black powder proof
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The Prince Regent was born on August 12, 1762, the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He was crowned George IV on January 29, 1820, having been made Prince Regent in 1811 due to his father's insanity.
When he was only 15 years old, his tutor said of him that he would become "either the most polished gentleman or the most accomplished blackguard in Europe - probably both". During his life he had a great reputation for extravagance - a cause of considerable concern within Parliament during what was a period of great economic distress.
He built up a considerable personal debt and by 1783 owed £160,000. He then undertook a costly extension of Carlton House, London, adding an Ionic portico and redesigned the gardens; while in Brighton he started to build the Royal Pavilion, the epitome of 18th century opulence.
He married Princess Caroline of Brunswick in 1794 and only two years later £600,000 worth of his debts were liquidated by Parliament. This affected the gun trade considerably as he owed Durs Egg £1,837, John Manton £113 and Henry Nock £281.
The majority of the Prince's creditors were asked to prove their claims to the Commissioners of the Prince Regent's Accounts and luckily the gunmakers received debentures payable over two or three years.
At the end of the 18th century, he showed a great deal of interest in the work of Ezekiel Baker, one of the leading London gunmakers, following the success of Baker's infantry rifle which had been adopted by the British Army in 1800. Baker sold many guns to the Prince, including some elaborately engraved silver mounted flintlocks and it appears he spent a great deal of time shooting with the Prince.
In his book, "Remarks on Rifle Guns", Baker illustrates three targets shot by the Prince at Brighton in 1805 using a pair of pistols and a rifle. In 1828 Baker won a silver medal from the Society for the Encouragement or Arts and Manufacturers.
The Prince Regent formed a considerable collection of guns, firearms and armour, many of which are housed at Windsor Castle.
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H. HOLLAND
A SCARCE 28-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3091, BUILT FOR LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with fine scroll engraving, lock plates lightly etched with owner's name, "Lady Churchill", 13 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered horn butt plate, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was made in 1874 for Lady Churchill and that it is described as a "new double breech loader, 28-bore with rebounding locks".
Lady Randolph Churchill (9th January 1854 to 29th June 1921)
Born Jennie Jerome, she was the American born English wife of Lord Randolph Churchill and the mother of British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. Born in Brooklyn in 1854, she was the second daughter of financier, sportsman and speculator, Leonard Jerome. Long considered one of the most beautiful women of the time, she married Lord Randolph Churchill at the British Embassy in Paris on 15th April 1874. The couple had become engaged within three days of their initial meeting, though the marriage was delayed for some months. Their first son Winston, the future Prime Minister, was born that same year.
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