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WILLIAM EVANS
A LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment blocked for 28-inch barrels, worn overall
Sold for £120
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A SCARCE GLASS BOGARDUS TARGET BALL
together with a 20-bore rolled turnover re-loading tool; a BREDA medallion; two toy cap pistols; a Webley 'Flying Bullet' badge; a Webley embroidered badge; and an Eley cartridges embroidered badge (7)
Sold for £260
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| 92 |
HOOTON & JONES
A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
for about 300 cases, straps and dividers missing, together with a Brady canvas gun case
Sold for £250
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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A BRASS BOUND OAK AND LEATHER TRIPLE GUN CASE
with lift-out tray fitted for four pairs of 28-inch barrels and one pair of 30-inch barrels, relined
Sold for £500
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A BLACK LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG
to contain approximately 100 cartridges, with matching black leather gun slip; together with a similar chestnut brown leather cartridge bag and matching gun slip (4)
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W. R. PAPE
A FINE BRASS BOUND LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment for 30-inch barrels, lid with maker's trade label
Sold for £280
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| 96 |
A SCARCE CURTIS AND HARVEY'S SHOOTERS YEARBOOK JULY 1914
the 100-page pocket book including diary pages for the season July 1914 to June 1915
Sold for £120
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| 97 |
A GROUP OF FOUR BOOKS OF GAME SHOOTING INTEREST
comprising: C. G. Schillings, With Flashlight and Rifle, 2 vols, London 1906, Kittenberger, Big Game Hunting and Collecting In East Africa 1903-1926, London 1929, and Edward Northbuxton, Two African Trips, London 1902, various bindings
Sold for £350
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| 98 |
A GROUP OF EIGHT LEATHERBOUND BOOKS OF AFRICAN INTEREST
comprising Burton, First Footsteps in East Africa; Gordon Cumming, Hunting in South Africa; Lonsdale Library, Big Game Shooting in Africa; Meissner, One Man Safari; Webber, Wild Scenes and Wild Hunters; Speke, Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile; Lewis, Sport, Travel and Adventure; and Nonte Jr., The Homeguide to Cartridge Conversions.
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| 99 |
A COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN VARIOUS CARTRIDGE LOADING TOOLS
comprising various rolled turnover, sizing and capping tools together with two powder hoppers, etc.
Sold for £550
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A GROUP OF FIVE BOOKS RELATING TO BIG GAME
including: C.H. Stockley, Big Game Shooting In The Indain Empire, London 1928, C.H. Stockley, Stalking In The Himalayas and Northern India, 1936, Edgar Barclay, Big Game Shooting Records, London 1932, Stanley Jepson, Big Game Encounters, London 1936 and "The Old Shekarry", The Hunting Grounds of the Old World, London 1860, various bindings
Sold for £550
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GARBI
A FINE SET OF THREE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 026-01, 027-01 AND 028-01
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top-levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of their original bright finish, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/8-inch well figured stocks with rubber recoil pads, Spanish nitro proof, in their maker's leather motor case with canvas outer cover, 6lb. 9oz.
The guns were completed in 2001 and appear little used.
Sold for £8000
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 11940/1
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4, 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, mid extensions, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and scenes of dogs chasing deer and wild boar carved in relief, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, in their leather case
The guns appear little used.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROYAL MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 30968/9
26 1/2-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold-lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 13 3/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, in their individual leather gun cases
The makers confirm that the guns were built in 1926.
Sold for £16000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13681/2
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the fences carved with fern motifs, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in their brass bound leather case
Sold for £9000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7277/8
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, intercepting sears, 15-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their leather case
Sold for £5500
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15596 AND 17123
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 9oz. and 6lb. 12oz respectively, nitro proof, No. 1 gun barrels with slight external pitting, in their maker's brass bound leather case
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7595/6
29 1/2-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including well matched 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brass bound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the guns were built in c1905 and that the barrel length is the original.
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Please note that VAT @ 17.5% is payable on the hammer price.
Sold for £7500
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ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "FAMARS ZEUS" MODEL ROUND BODY SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1243/4
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frames and top levers engraved with bold foliate scrolls against a stippled ground and retaining almost all of their original cyanide-hardened finish, the maker's name signed within scrolling banners, the trigger plates signed by the engraver R. Scunengini, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's brass bound leather case
The guns appear relatively little used.
Please note VAT at 17.5% is payable on this lot.
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A PAIR OF BELGIAN SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9390/1
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions, matted ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of their renewed hardening colour, articulated front triggers, 15 1/4-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 12oz., Belgian nitro proof, leather case
The guns have recently been re-stocked and refurbished to a near new condition. The original stocks and fore ends (with leather covered cheek pieces) are included.
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 595/6
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top-extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top-levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 6oz. nitro proof
The guns had new barrels fitted by the maker in 1974, and remained in store, unfired until recently.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE NO. 2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32210
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including leather covered cheek pad and recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
Sold for £5000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 28932
28 3/8-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame and locks with fine best bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining almost all of its original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brass bound leather case with accessories, etc
The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1987. It remains as it left the factory and appears to be virtually unused. The cost of this gun today would be £57,692 excluding the case and accessories.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19147
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of its renewed hardening colour, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its makers' lightweight leather case
The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1908 and that they fitted the replacement barrels in 1977.
Sold for £6500
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17275
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 recessed choke borings, the frame and leg-of-mutton shaped locks with scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of hardening colour, the fences with fern leaf decoration, Rigby & Bissel patent rising top lump, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its leather case, left barrel wall thickness marginal
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E.J. CHURCHILL
A FINE 12-BORE "PREMIER" MODEL SIDELOCK-EJECTOR NO. 5049
28-inch chopper-lump barrrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about a 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, engraved breeches, the frame and pin-less locks engraved with fine foliate scrolls and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold-lined cocking indicators, rolled edged trigger guard, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its recent lightweight leather case
The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1934 and that the barrel length is original
Sold for £11000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4672
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in its maker's brass bound leather case
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WILLIAM FORD
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12255
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its brass bound oak and leather case
The gun was delivered in 1921 at a cost of 90 guineas.
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TRANTER BROS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3205
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, each lock with scenes of working dogs, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, leather case
Sold for £1800
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23559
28-inch replacement barrels by Gallyon & Son, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz, nitro proof, top lever spring weak, re-jointing recommended
Sold for £2500
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