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H. BECKWITH
AN UNUSUAL 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, (CONVERTED FROM A PERCUSSION RIFLE), NO. 803
37-inch damascus barrel with 3 1/4-inch chamber about 1/4 choke boring, octagonal breech, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammer and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, trigger guard with engraved spur and a scene of a lion within landscapes, the large patchbox engraved with foliate scrolls and a scene of a leopard taking an antelope, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 10lb. 9oz., nitro proof
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W. & C. SCOTT & SON
A FINE 10-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 74857
32-inch barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, cross-bolt extension, machined rib, the frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 14oz., recent nitro re-proof
The gun remains in a very fine condition and appears relatively little used.
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A SCARCE PERCUSSION PUNT GUN TOGETHER WITH ITS PUNT
the approximately L-bore (1 3/8-inch) gun with 210-inch barrel with drum and nipple breech, bar lock with hammer, half-stocked with provision for breeching rope, heavily painted overall; together with its double punt, the 22ft long grey-painted punt of flat-bottom pattern
This lot may be viewed at Gavin Gardiner's premises in West Sussex and will not be available for viewing in London.
Sold for £1800
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C. HELLIS & SONS LTD
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, NO. 4298
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, cross-bolt extension, file-cut rib, the plain frame with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip including well disguised 2 1/2-inch extension, cracked at the hand, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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P. KNIGHT
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about extra full choke borings, file-cut rib and doll's head extension, the plain frame with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock, 7lb. 7oz., recent nitro re-proof, bores slightly marked
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J. D. DOUGALL
A SCARCE 12-BORE LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 3812
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding backlocks and side lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the patent action engraved with the Prince of Wales feathers, By Special Warrant to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, stock broken at the head, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE AND RARE 14-BORE PATENT SLIDE-AND-DROP ACTION HAMMER GUN, NO. 3641
31-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, noseless hammers, rebounding backlocks and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 5oz., black powder proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1862. It remains in a remarkable condition for its age.
Sold for £3000
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THOMAS HORSLEY & SON
A SCARCE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2122
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and sliding top lever with fine scroll and border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, hammers with self-retracting strikers, breeches with 'Loaded' indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof
The gun was built in 1873 and incorporates the three key Horsley patent features, namely the sliding top lever, retracting strikers and the loaded indicators.
Sold for £2200
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6864
29 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and First Patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., black powder re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1864.
Sold for £1100
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 16-BORE PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 1170
29-inch damascus barrels, breeches with platinum plugs, the bar locks and hammers with scroll engraving, engraved furniture and trigger guard, ram rod, the half length figured stock with 14 1/4-inch pull, black powder proof, 6lb. 8oz.
Sold for £450
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W. W. GREENER
A FINE 12-BORE GRADE A TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 43891
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, cross-bolt extension, the plain frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 14oz., recent nitro re-proof
Sold for £1100
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 976
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and thumb lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)
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G. SMITH
A 16-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 4196
29-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 4lb. 12oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), firing pin missing
Sold for £20
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 526
28-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, the plain frame with side lever and central hammer, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 3oz., nitro proof, worn overall
Sold for £60
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W. POWELL & SON
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN
28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, grip safety, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted, rib lifting
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A 16-BORE PINFIRE GUN
27 3/4-inch damascus barrels, the frame, backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof
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A FRENCH 16-BORE HAMMER GUN
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll decoration and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 8oz., French black powder proof
Sold for £55
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LLOYD & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3080
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, worn overall
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W. R. LEESON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 323
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., black powder re-proof, in its leather gloss covered case
Sold for £350
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H. HOLLAND
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1825
27-inch shortened blacked damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the maker's name signed in gold on the rib, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and push forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof
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HUSQVARNA
A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 103CS TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9145
29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, machined rib and cross-bolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll decoration and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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NAVY ARMS CO.
AN ITALIAN 12-BORE REPRODUCTION PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 5794
28-inch barrels with true cylinder borings, the frame and locks with etched scroll decoration, half length stock with 14 1/4-inch pull, 7lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 24970
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, top lever and hammers with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores marked and marginal
Sold for £35
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 12243
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
Sold for £120
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T. KENNEDY
A 14-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 117
28 3/4-inch damascus barrels, top rib signed by the maker, Rifle Maker to HRH Prince Albert, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, grip safety, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, top rib loose
Sold for £380
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E. WHISTLER
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 54796
30-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, cross-bolt extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof, rib rusted and lifting
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4069
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with border decoration, conical base fire-type strikers, fore-end with crab knuckle joint, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with replacement brass butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
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GASTINE RENETTE
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2088
29 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, machined rib, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof, small areas of external rust pitting overall, but mainly beneath the fore end and on the right lock plate
Sold for £550
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1112
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the action bar with patent use stamps for Purdey (Purdey bolt) and W. & C. Scott (Scott spindle), top lever spring defective, 13 1/2-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 5oz., recent nitro re-proof, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
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R. CLIMIE
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
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