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CHARLES INGRAM
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 72
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlock, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £80
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JOSEPH HARKOM
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1216
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding locks, hammers and rotary under lever with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted and dented, barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum, fore-end tip missing
Sold for £100
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SCHMIDT & WEGENER
A CONTINENTAL 16-BORE LEFAUCHEUX SYSTEM HAMMER GUN
28-inch barrel, the frame, rebounding backlock and rotary under lever with scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch stock, black powder proof, bore pitted and dented
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RILEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary under lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and dented
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BARTRAM
A 12-BORE PINFIRE GUN
30-inch barrels, the rounded frame, backlocks, hammers and rotary under lever with lined border decoration, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 7lb., black powder proof, bores pitted
Sold for £130
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE COLONIAL QUALITY HAMMER GUN. NO. 7769, CONVERTED FROM A .577 RIFLE
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, with plain blacked frame, rebounding backlocks, bolted hammers and rotary under lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1896.
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STENSBY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1446
28 3/4-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks and top lever with scroll engraving and scenes of dogs chasing game, retaining traces of original hardening colour, patent improved bolt action, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, 7lb., nitro re-proof
Sold for £290
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JOHN WILKES
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10390
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb., nitro proof, top lever spring weak
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FAURE LE PAGE
A SCARCE 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 564
29 1/4-inch damascus barrels by Leopold Bernard for the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and locks engraved in typical style with mythical creatures within fine scrollwork, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the action base with further creatures and cornucopiae, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A FINE 16-BORE SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 49079
28-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about 1/4 choke boring, octagonal breech, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, 4lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
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M. JARDON
A BELGIAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 731
25 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the bolstered scroll back frame with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi-pistol grip, 5lb. 13oz., Belgian nitro proof
Sold for £300
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SIMSON & CO.
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21737
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with cross-bolt extension, the scroll back frame with border and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14-inch figured stock converted to straight hand, sling swivels, 6lb. 3oz., German nitro proof, bores dented
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VICTOR SARASQUETA
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 155456
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, clipped fences carved with acorns and oak leaves, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, cracked and repaired at the head, 7lb., Spanish nitro proof
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RENATO GAMBA
A 20-BORE CONCORDE MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 26190
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, ventilated rib, the rounded frame with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used.
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A BELGIAN 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 7201
27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, solid matted rib, cross-bolt extension, the scroll-backed frame with scroll engraving, the breech stamped J. Bury, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, chequered side panels and ebonite butt plate, 6lb., Belgian nitro proof
Sold for £1500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A GAME-SCENE ENGRAVED 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 27017
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the locks engraved with game scenes highlighted in gold, the action base with a labrador highlighted in gold, Purdey single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather motor case
James Purdey & Sons confirm that the gun was built in 1962 and that it was engraved by Levitsching, who was one of speciality engravers at this period. Purdey also confirm that the gun was re-stocked in 1971 for a lady.
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Sold for £14500
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE 20-BORE SELF-OPENING ROUND BODY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8415
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including ventilated recoil pad, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof, fore-end with slight chip
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Please note that VAT @ 17.5% is payable on the hammer price.
Boss & Co. confirm that the gun was built in 1937. The true self-opening mechanism was only offered by Boss for a few years and small bore round body examples are especially scarce. The gun was built for the American market and the 2 3/4-inch chambers are original.
Sold for £19000
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J. VENABLES & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2759
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the plain frame with border decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof
Sold for £600
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BSA
A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL FOLDING GUN, NO. 75931
28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about full choke boring, the frame with impressed decoration, 14 1/2-inch stock, 5lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof
Sold for £10
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WEBLEY
A .410 BOLT-ACTION GUN, NO. 27330
25 1/2-inch barrel, bolt with twist safety, half-length figured stock with pistol grip, 14 3/4-inch pull, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof
Sold for £40
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EBRALL BROS.
A .410 SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN, NO. 442
28-inch barrel with 2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, the frame with side lever and central hammer, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 4lb. 6oz., black powder proof
Sold for £80
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J. McCRIRICK & SONS
A 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll and border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 12oz., recent nitro re-proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness marginal, leather case
Sold for £850
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G. E. LEWIS
A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 10704, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
26-inch octagonal barrel with machined top surface, rear sight with folding leaf to 200yds, the frame and side lever with border and scroll engraving and scenes of rabbits, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof
Sold for £240
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ALEX HENRY
A SCARCE .410 FALLING BLOCK HAMMER GUN, NO. 1835, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
26-inch round to octagonal barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, the frame, non-rebounding lock, hammer and underlever with fine border and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 4lb. 1oz., nitro proof, worn overall, bore pitted, fore-end chipped, mainspring and hammer retaining screw missing
Sold for £800
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A BELGIAN .410 DOUBLE BARRELL FOLDING HAMMER GUN
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the plain frame with side lever and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 6oz., nitro proof
Sold for £160
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AYA
A FINE 12-BORE MODEL 37A SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 503367
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted ventilated rib, Kersten bolt extension, the frame and hand detachable locks engraved with bold foliate scrolls, each lock plate with scenes of game within landcapes and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold washed lockwork, gold lined cocking indicators, concealed hand detachable lever, selective single trigger, 14/12-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case
The gun appears little used.
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BROWNING
A SCARCE 28-BORE B25 GRADE B11 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 324MW04215
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame engraved with fine bouquets and scrolls and signed by the engraver, G. Lieben, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, maker's butt plate, 6lb. 3oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The gun appears virtually unused and retains all of its original finish. It is of recent Browning Custom Shop manufacture.
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LUIGI FRANCHI
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5036528
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame with scroll and game scene decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb., Italian nitro proof
Sold for £250
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE "CITORI" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, NO. 24609PV
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers with fixed full choke boring and screw-in invector choke, raised ventilated rib, the frame with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 15oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used.
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE "SPECIAL GTS" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 46064NP
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers with screw-in invector chokes, machined ventilated rib, the frame with impressed decoration, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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