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OSBORNE & JACKSON
A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
31-inch round to octagonal damascus barrel with gold lined breech, the hammer and lock with scroll engraving, full length ramrod, the half length well figured stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof, worn overall
S58
£100-200
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MORTIMER
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1666, CONVERTED FROM A MUZZLE LOADER
27 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved "Mortimer, London, Converted by Williams & Powell, Liverpool", the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, possibly of maple, 7lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)
S2
£300-500
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JOSEPH HARKOM & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1815
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, bores slightly marked, leather case with reproduction maker's label
S2
£1800-2400
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5455 (645)
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and recessed choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, horn tip from fore-end missing, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£300-500
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J. ATKINSON
A 12-BORE SELF-COCKING HAMMER GUN, NO. 4385
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-down underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted
S2
£300-500
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JOHN MANTON, SON & COE
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12403
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores marked and dented
S2
£200-400
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W. LEECH & SON
A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4511
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£300-500
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PRITCHARD
A PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS
16 3/4-inch damascus twist barrel with flared muzzle, the engraved hammer, lock and breech with traces of finish, hammer spur repaired, the full length stock with steel furniture, 14-inch pull, 6lb., black powder proof
S58
£700-900
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SAMUEL BROWN
A 28-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1156
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and Purdey patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 4lb. 13oz., nitro proof, canvas case
S2
The action flats are stamped both with Purdey's patent use number and the castle trademark of W. & C. Scott.
£800-1200
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8289
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rib inlaid with a gold No.1, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and second patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with let-in replacement comb and leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1870 as the No.1 of a pair. The barrels were sleeved in 2010.
£1000-1500
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W. RICHARDS
A 20-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 8089
26-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding locks, hammers and Powell's patent lift-up thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, firing pins removed, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted, in its brassbound leather case
S2
£200-400
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 30513
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proo
S2f
£150-250
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3709
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with chequered heel plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores dented
S2
£800-1200
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3895, PROBABLY CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE
30-inch damascus barrels with single lump and 2 1/2-inch chambers, recessed choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with bold foliate scroll engraving, the maker's named signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted
S2
£250-400
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F. C. SCOTT
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 10045
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas case
S2
£250-400
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 26804
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the plain frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores marked
S2
£200-300
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ALEX HENRY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 4434
27-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut flat top rib engraved "Makers to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Edinburgh", the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engravin, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb., black powder proof, bores lightly marked and pitted, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The maker's records confirm that the gun was built in 1878.
£600-900
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 24339
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, leather case with reproduction maker's label
S2
£600-900
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 7932
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underkever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
S2
£300-500
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 16-BORE "HERCULES FINEST QUALITY" MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8310
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the scroll back frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, leather palm swell and rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its leather double 'VC' case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No.2 of a pair in 1966 for Lord Cowdray.
£800-1200
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 16-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 128710
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof
S2
£300-500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE H&H SHOT & REGULATED MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30221
27 1/2-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£250-350
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56570
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
S2
£300-500
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17876
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, arcaded fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof (bores marginal), leather case with Holland & Holland label
S2
£800-1200
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MCRIRICK & SONS
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 917
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£500-700
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14011
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof
S2
£500-700
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27105
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 choke borings, stippled rib, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of its probably renewed hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1963.
£6000-9000
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W. HORTON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2654
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about /4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 13-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 1oz., nitro proof
S2
£400-600
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J. P SAUER & SOHN
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 284010
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, machined solid rib, the frame and top lever with game scene decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 5oz., German nitro proof
S2
£80-120
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A BELGIAN 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39963
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof, bores marked
S2
£200-300
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