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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NEEDHAM'S PATENT BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5900/5901
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks, No.1 gun a replacement, No. 2 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz. and 6lb. 15oz. respectively, nitro proof (No.2 gun black powder proof), No.1 gun bores marked, No.1 barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
Sold for £1600
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2346/7, BUILT FOR LORD IVOR SPENCER-CHURCHILL
28-inch replacement chopper-lump 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 bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built for Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill in 1919 for his 21st birthday and that the guns were re-barelled by themselves in 1970. The guns have been little used since.
Lord Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill (1898-1956) was the younger son of the 9th Duke of Marlborough. His first wife, the former Consuelo Vanderbilt, was an American railroad heiress and his elder brother John, was the 10th Duke of Marlborough. Spencer-Churchill was educated at Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford before joining the Royal Army Service Corps in 1917 and gaining the rank of Lieutenant. He fought in the First World War and was decorated with the French Legion of Honour. He married Elizabeth Cunningham on November 15 1947 and had a son, Robert William Charles (born 1954). He developed an inoperable brain tumour and died in 1956. He is buried beside his cousin, Sir Winston Churchill, and close to his mother at St Martin's Church, Bladon, Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Sold for £10500
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HUSSEY & HUSSEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "IMPERIAL EJECTOR" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2076/7
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
Sold for £8000
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5794/5
29-inch Whitworth steel 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 scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, arcaded fences, raised gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1905.
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HENRY ATKIN
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2811/2816
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case
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J. BLANCH & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6965/6
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, oak and leather case
The guns are of late production and appear to be built utilising Spanish barrel actions.
Sold for £3000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 24937/26856
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings respectively, No.1 gun barrels sleeved by Westley Richards, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, built for the right shoulder but now with slight cast-on for the left shoulder, 7lb. and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1911 and 1913 respectively.
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 2059/60
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, possibly renewed, 15-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built circa 1910.
Sold for £11000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 34205/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in their maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1937.
Sold for £10000
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HENRY ATKIN
A FINE PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3023/4
27-inch 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 much original hardening colour, spring bladed front triggers, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930. The guns appear little used and retain much original finish.
Sold for £14000
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D. GRAY & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS
29 1/2-inch replacement barrels by W. P. Jones with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full, 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, mid extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks including chequered butt plates, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
Sold for £4500
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "EXTRA QUALITY AVANT TOUT EJECTOR" MODEL ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 22073/4
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
Sold for £1850
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C. S. ROSSON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6504/5
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15380, 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, single trigger, serial number inlaid in gold, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case.
The gun appears little used and retains much original finish. The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1912 and was supplied to Von Lengerke and Detmold in New York.
Sold for £7900
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33060
28-inch chopper-lump 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 acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock including rubber covered recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores slightly marked, leather lightweight case with Holland & Holland label
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1936. It was built as the No. 3 gun of a set of three.
Sold for £12800
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE L90 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 66038
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, mid extension, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game and dogs in landscapes, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, cracked at the hand, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, canvas case
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JOSEPH CURRY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4023
25-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, chipped at the toe, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Alexander Henry & Co. label
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12233
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its brassbound leather case
Sold for £1500
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A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3158
26 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension and recoil pad, 7lb., Belgian nitro proof
Sold for £600
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6367
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, side lever with repair, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including recoil pad, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, rejointing recommended
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892.
Sold for £2500
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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 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, left bore dented
Sold for £3000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6237
28-inch replacement barrels by John Wilson, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case with Atkin, Grant & Lang label
The replacement barrels were fitted in 1977.
Sold for £1800
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WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7581
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including slim recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22828
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker's accessories
The maker confirms the gun was built in 1924.
Sold for £17500
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16403
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, brassbound leather case with Joseph Lang & Son label
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J. McCRIRICK & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 78505
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a panel, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in a leather case with James Kirk trade label
Sold for £750
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T. WOODWARD
A 12-BORE LEVER COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17774
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame and locks with border engraving, hinged top safety and cocking stud, 14-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 438
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the re-coloured frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, top lever spring weak, right barrel wall thickness marginal, leather case with reproduction maker's label
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W. W. GREENER
A FINE 12-BORE G60 ROYAL GRADE UNIQUE EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56067
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, engraved breeches and crossbolt extension, the frame profusely engraved with fine scrolls surrounding scenes of game and dogs in landscapes, the whole surrounded by highly detailed borders of strapwork and oak leaves and retaining some original hardening colour, bolstered arcaded fences, the top lever engraved with a Royal crown, non-automatic side safety, 14 14/-inch highly figured stock with ribbed horn butt plate, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in its recent lightweight leather case with maker's label
Sold for £6000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE H&H SHOT AND REGULATED MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 37738
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £1800
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