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ROBINSON
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12845
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the rib signed "Charles Smith, Maker, 35 Market Place, Newark" and possibly not original to the gun, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Date of manufacture: 1870/Overall length: 46 1/4-inches
Sold for £320
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3699CW
30-inch BSA steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 5/8 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Date of manufacture: circa 1870/Country of origin: UK/Overall length: 46 1/4-inches
Sold for £450
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H. HOLLAND
A 12-BORE UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2217
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and push-down underlever with fine foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, grip safety, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ribbed ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1872.
Sold for £1000
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A. ALLAN
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5947
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, hammers, lock and top lever with fine scroll engraving of scenes of game and dogs, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £850
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W. R. PAPE
A 16-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 1790
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, push-forward side lever, non-rebounding locks and hammers with scroll engraving, self retracting strikers, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, worn overall
S2
The gun incorporates patent number 1501 of 1806.
Sold for £220
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E. HARRISON & CO.
A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 13454
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/8-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £400
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 16-BORE BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5228
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, Scott patent back locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, crystal indicators and gold washed lockwork, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb., nitro re-proof, right bore pitted
S2
Sold for £650
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AYA
A 16-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 270470
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £400
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MORTIMER & SON
A PAIR OF 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7897/8
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 5/8 choke borings, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof (No.2 gun re-proofed), bores marked
S2
Sold for £2000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34210
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1938 and that the replacement barrels were fitted circa 1970.
Sold for £2500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 16-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 25629/30
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, gold brushed lockwork, articulated front triggers, 15 1/4-inch figured stocks with slightly scalloped combs and leather covered recoil pads, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas motor case with reproduction label
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1938 for Prince de Croy.
Sold for £13000
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T. BLAND & SON
A FINE 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19080
26-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, flat top rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun was completed in 1974 and appears little used.
Sold for £1300
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A BELGIAN 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3410
27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, file-cut rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed by the engraver "R. Baptiste", gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., Belgian nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1200
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E. CHAMBERLAIN
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4218
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather case with John Blanch & Son label
S2
Date of manufacture: 1900/Overall length: 44 3/4-inches
Sold for £900
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ARRIETA
A 20-BORE GUNMARK CROWN SABEL MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34677
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke boring, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, the lock engraved with a crown, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £900
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ARRIETA
A 20-BORE GUNMARK CROWN SABEL MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34679
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, each lock engraved with a crown, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1200
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AYA
A 20-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 484515
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever engraved with rose bouquets surrounded by scrolling ribbons, retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof, vinyl covered case
S2
Date of manufacture: 1980/Overall length: 41 1/2-inches
Sold for £1200
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 556064
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14-inch figured stock including chequered horn butt plate, 6lb., Spanish nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £800
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AYA
A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 499243
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £800
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 149828
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figure stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Date of manufacture: 1962/Overall length: 44 1/2-inches
Sold for £1000
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ROBERT LISLE
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3777
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dog and game, the maker's name signed in gold and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured replacement stock, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £950
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AYA
A 20-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 185856
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 engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, canvas case with W. J. Jeffery label
S2
Sold for £480
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2883
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the scallop backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
S2
Date of manufacture: 1896/Overall length: 44 1/2-inches
Sold for £800
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T. BLAND & SONS
A PAIR OF 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18471/2
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch replacement figured stocks, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1958 at a cost of £178.
Sold for £3000
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B. E. CHAPLIN
A FINE CASBARD-ENGRAVED 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11626
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 5/8 choke borings, the scroll back frame and top lever profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock, 4lb. 10oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1979 for Lord Rank and that it was engraved by Casbard. The gun appears virtually unused.
Sold for £2800
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AYA
A 28-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTION GUN, NO. 378590
27-inch monobloc 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 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £700
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BSA (M47C)
A .410 SINGLE SHOT GUN, CONVERTED FROM A NO.4 MK I BOLT-ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, NO. L0640
25 1/2-inch smoothbore barrel, the receiver with folding aperture rear sight, bolt with side safety, dummy magazine, the action with welded plate, the butt socket indistinctly dated 1944, full length stock with brass butt plate and hand guard, 13-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £200
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AYA
A .410 NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 393895
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £650
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A .410 SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8275, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
25 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame and top lever with scroll engraving, automatic ejector and single action trigger mechanism, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 3oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £500
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BROWNING
A COMPOSED PAIR OF BELGIAN 12-BORE A1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8J3P01751 AND 8J3RR66726
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the frames and top levers with border engraving, selective single triggers, non automatic safety catches, 14-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, lightweight plastic case
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