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PERAZZI
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 20-BORE MX8-20L SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 98154 AND 116190
26 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 and 5/8 and 7/8 borings respectively, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, top levers and hand detachable trigger blocks with border and scroll engraving, gold numbered trigger guards, No.1 gun with non-automatic safety catch, No.2 gun with automatic safety catch, 13 1/2-inch well figured stocks with semi pistol grips and including slim leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's leather covered case
S2
The proof marks indicate that the guns were built in 1997 and 1999 respectively.
£5000-7000
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16513
27 7/8-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, polished bright overall, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bottom barrel slightly marked, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The gun incorporates the White & Dryden 1912 patent action and the maker confirms that the gun was built for Dr E. R. Campbell on the 20th November 1923.
£4000-6000
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EDWINSON GREEN
A SCARCE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 6854
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extensions, the frame, backlocks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock with ribbed butt plate and semi pistol grip, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end wood cracked and repaired; together with its original straight hand stock and trigger guard
S2
The gun incorporates Green patent 14951 of 1912 and is another of the key patents for an over and under gun at this period. When Purdey first considered building an over and under gun it was the Green patent, renowned for its strength, which was chosen.
£7000-9000
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FREDERICH HADFIELD
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 4072
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, the scroll-backed frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, the maker's name within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension and 3/4-inch ebonite heel plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
S2
£1000-1500
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BROWNING
A 20-BORE B425 GRADE 1 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 50353MV
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 7/8 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case
S2
£350-500
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G. GAMBA
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 63046
27 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib and crossbolt extension, the gold washed frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, quick detachable trigger block, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, glued on comb raiser and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof
S2
£500-800
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F. N. BROWNING
A 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11789
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, the plain black frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, the face slgihtly swept, sling swivels, 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof, bores marked
S2
£250-400
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ZOLI
A 12-BORE "COLUMBUS" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 230387
28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 7lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case with spare chokes, etc
S2
£350-500
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BROWNING
A JAPANESE 12-BORE B525 "SPORTER ONE" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57577ZP
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll decoration, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 10oz., Belgian nitro proof for steel shot, in its maker's plastic case with spare chokes, etc
S2
£350-500
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MIROKU
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 735425
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
£150-250
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE "GIUBILEO" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. GIU683A
28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving, the side plates signed within an heraldic shield, selective single triggers, 14 1/2-inch highly figured straight hand stock with chequered heel plate, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's leather covered case
S2
£3000-5000
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AYA
A 12-BORE "YEOMAN" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14998
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, crossbolt extension, the frame, side plates and top lever with game scene decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, maker's butt plate, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof, together with its spare chokes
S2
The gun appears little used.
£150-250
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MERKEL
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 66951
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, machined solid rib, Kersten bolt extension, the scroll back frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking studs, single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with straight hand and including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
£200-300
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P. BERETTA
A 20-BORE "SILVER PIGEON" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. L99406B
28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's recoil pad, 6lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof
S2
£500-700
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE S56-E MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. P78556
26 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip and maker's butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof
S2
£250-400
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A TRIO OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 27891/2/3, BUILT FOR SIR JOSEPH NICKERSON
the 26-inch ribless barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/8, 1/4 and full and full and full choke borings respectively, additional interchangeable barrels for guns no. 6 & 8 about 3/8 and 3/8 and extra full and extra full choke borings respectively, raised sighting beads and short matted sighting planes at the breeches, the frames, locks and numbered top levers (numbered 6, 7 and 8) with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, beetle backed safety catches, 14 1/4-inch well figured straight hand stocks, 6lb., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were ordered in 1969 and were delivered in 1973, with the instruction for the guns to fire the top barrel first and to be as light as possible. There are further notes indicating the barrels are to be without top or side ribs, as well as discussions about the choke borings. The guns are described in great detail in Joseph Nickerson's classic book, "A Shooting Man's Creed".
Sir Joseph Nickerson (1914-1990)
A brilliant shot and agricultural pioneer, he will remain most famous for the record bag of partridge taken on the 3 October 1952, the "Great Day". His book !A Shooting Man's Creed" was published in 1989 and provides a wealth of information about shoot management and shooting. Regarding guns, he was a great advocate for the over and under and maintained that the best of this type were by Woodward. When Purdey took over Woodward at the end of 1948 he was their first customer for the new Purdey over and under, the beginning of an association that was to last the rest of his life. In total he ordered thirteen guns of this type, including three trios.
£25000-35000
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