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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF "TWELVE-TWENTY" MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17172/3
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, the action bases signed in gold, the trigger guards inlaid "The Twelve-Twenty" in gold, 15-inch highly figured stocks including recoil pads (No.1 stock probably an old replacement, No.2 stock including 1/2-inch extension), 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case with green velvet lining
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1933. The guns appear little used and have remained in store for a number of years.
Sold for £7500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20953/4
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, No.1 gun bore diameters marginal, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1914.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7632/3
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, mainspring of No.2 gun broken, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1908. They were re-barrelled by the maker in 1980 and comprehensively overhauled at a cost of £2629.00. A copy of the invoice is available with the guns.
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8816/7
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frames and numbered lift-up thumb levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, carved fences, 15-inch highly figured stocks with semi pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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Sold for £2000
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FRANC SODIA
A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33412 & 33421
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, machined solid ribs with crossbolt extensions, the scroll back frames and top levers engraved with scenes of dogs and game surrounded by scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the trigger guards engraved with the initials "CBV", 14 1/2-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their individual Brady canvas cases
S2
The guns were built in 1947 for Donald E. Jordan, FO, stationed at RAF Schwechat (Vienna) and appear virtually unused. The original order and maker's receipt, etc are included with the guns. It was not uncommon for British Officers stationed in Austria at the time to order guns from the Ferlach trade.
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 64570
28-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding highly detailed scenes of game in landscapes, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with sling swivels, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £2800
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17936
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, broken and professionally repaired at the head, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £1700
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE KEN HUNT ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15286
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the maker's name signed in gold on the rib, the frame, locks and top lever carved with bold foliate scrollwork surrounding highly detailed game scene engraving, the left lock with pheasants in flight, the right lock with a covey of grouse and the action base with a duck, signed by the engraver "K. C. Hunt 90", retaining all of its original hardening colour, the locks signed with the maker's name in gold, Holland & Holland-type self-opening action, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case with maker's accessories and canvas outer cover
S2
The gun was completed in 1992 at a final cost of £12,102.50, excluding engraving(the original invoice is included with the gun). The gun was ordered in April 1987 and took over five years to complete, such was the demand and subsequent delay in having the gun completed by Ken Hunt. The gun remains virtually unused and retains all of its original finish, the vendor stating that he has used the gun only on a handful of occasions.
Sold for £15000
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ALEX HENRY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7765
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with Celtic strapwork against a lined ground and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound double case
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The maker's records indicate the gun was completed in 1913. Only eight examples of a Celtic sidelock are recorded in the maker's records.
Sold for £5000
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ALEX HENRY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8010
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever engraved with Celtic strapwork on a lined ground, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1921. Only eight examples of a Celtic sidelock are noted in the maker's records.
Sold for £5000
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LONDON SPORTING PARK
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 98
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the rib faintly engraved "Made under the Instruction of The London Sporting Park Ltd, Hendon, London", the frame, bar locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, fore-end tip missing, canvas case
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The gun was extensively refurbished by William Evans at a cost £2155 in 2015.
Sold for £900
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T. NEWTON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5458
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
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CHUBB - LONDON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10105
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed in gold, arcaded fences, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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The gun appears to have been built in 1970 and appears virtually unused.
Sold for £3500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33225
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a panel, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad (perished), 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness marginal
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1941 as the No.2 of a pair of guns. The gun appears very little used and has been in store for a number of years.
Sold for £8000
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LANG & HUSSEY
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL EJECTOR" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10876
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1896.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16711
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1896.
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W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 35259
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about recessed improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch well matched extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
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MORTIMER & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7859
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving bordered with Celtic strapwork, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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The vendor states that the gun was built for Sir Oswald Ritchie in 1927.
Sold for £6500
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5591
29-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, arcaded fences, raised gold lined cocking indicator, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, canvas case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901 for Mr H. J. Hooker. The gun was re-stocked and sleeved for the vendor by Ladbrook & Langton in 2001 and has been little used since.
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ARMY & NAVY CSL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57599
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, 15-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, canvas case
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Sold for £350
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ARRIETA
A SPANISH 12-BORE "CROWN" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 36075
27-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 scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £300
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4180
28-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892.
Sold for £3500
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17453
27-inch replacement barrels by Churchill Gunmakers Ltd, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, stock head with repair to right bottom horn
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1883
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1679
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
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Sold for £800
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GARBI
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13769
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked
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Sold for £200
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"THE PHOENIX GUN"
A MAGNIFICENT MALCOLM APPLEBY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7420
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the tubes signed beneath the fore-end, 'M. Appleby, Engraver' and 'M Lingard, Gunmaker', the breeches and rib with fine feather details, the frame and locks engraved in typical Appleby style with flowing plumage, talons and highly detailed stylised themes around the mythical phoenix, the trigger plate with golden flames, the action base with beak and eyes, the fences carved in a similar manner, the safety catch with further golden flame detail, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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The gun retains all of its original finish and appears virtually unused.
Artist Resale Right applicable on the hammer price.
Other Appleby commissions included "The Scottish Lace Gun", "The Woodcock Gun", "The Raven Gun" (for the Royal Armouries) and "The Pike Gun" (sold at Sotheby's, Gleneagles in 1994). "I have always had my own ideas a about how a gun should be engraved, so that the engraving is in harmony with the colour and the form and the use of the gun. The concept gradually developed in my mind until the late 1970s and it was not until 1980 that I could afford to purchase guns 'in the white' to engrave and so be free of the gunmakers' influences. The first to be engraved in 1981 was a sidelock by John Wilkes which was engraved with woodcock feathers. The first gun actually finished was "The Crocodile Gun", a round action by David McKay Brown, followed by "The Pike Gun", which was engraved with fish scales, and then "The Raven Gun" for the Royal Armouries. These guns form a series of surface textured decoration that naturally blends with the form of the gun so that the artist's work does not dominate the total object. Careful attention to each part of the gun was taken, sometimes subtly reforming a lever to remove sharp points.
Malcolm Appleby was born in West Wickham in 1946. He trained at Beckenham School of Art, Ravensbourne College of Art, Central School of Arts and Crafts, Sir John Cass School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He started his career as an engraver in 1969, developing new techniques for silver engraving and gold fusing on to steel. Malcolm Appleby is now the foremost gun engraver in the United Kingdom and his famous "Raven Gun" is housed in the Royal Armouries. His many commissions include the engraving of the orb on the Prince of Wales coronet, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Trophy for De Beers, the 500th Anniversary silver cup for the London Assay Office and major silver cmmn (cup and cover) for the Royal Museum of Scotland. Malcolm Appleby made the seal for the Victoria and Albert Museum and was commissioned to make the silver centrepiece for the New Scottish Parliament. He also has examples of his work in many collections throughout the world. Malcolm Appleby was a member and past Chairman of the Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Community Council and is founder member and chairman of the British Art Postage Stamp Society and a member of the British Art Medal Society and Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Malcolm Appleby is a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths' Company and an honorary member of the Strathtay and Grandtully SWRI.
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AYA
A 12-BORE 25 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 375411
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 with floral scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof, toe chipped, left bore dented
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CLABURGH & JOHNSTONE
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 16-inch well figured stock including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £750
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CHARLES H. MALEHAM
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1928
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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Sold for £1200
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