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TWO CANVAS GUN CASES
with compartments for 28-inch barrels with John Dickson & Son labels (2)
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B. HALLIDAY & CO.
A CANVAS GUN CASE
with compartment for 28-inch barrels; together with a further canvas case, for 28-inch barrels with W. J. Jeffery label (2)
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| 93 |
A PAIR OF OSTRICH-SKIN LEATHER GUN SLIPS
with suede lining; together with a similar leather gun slip; and three further slips (6)
Sold for £240
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| 94 |
W. OTTWAY & CO.
A SINGLE DRAWER BRASS TELESCOPE, NO. 1738
engraved with broad arrow and dated 1940, leather covered tube with sliding shade
Sold for £170
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| 95 |
21ST CENTURY ANTIQUES
A LARGE STEEL-LINED GUN SECURITY CABINET
suitable for nine guns, with locking top, disguised as a piece of furniture, 33 by 62 by 16-inches
Sold for £900
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| 96 |
A MODERN LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER GUN CASE
with compartment suitable for 30-inch barrels; together with another similar (2)
Sold for £150
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| 97 |
FOUR WALNUT GUN STOCK BLANKS
Sold for £95
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| 98 |
A MODERN BRASSBOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE
with compartments blocked for 29-inch barrels, reproduction Boss label and some accessories
Sold for £600
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| 99 |
SCHMIDT & BENDER
A 1.5-6X42 "ZENITH" TELESCOPIC SIGHT
in its maker's box with instructions, etc, new and unused
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| 100 |
AMERICASE
A FULL-LENGTH DOUBLE RIFLE CASE
of aluminium construction, suitable for two rifles with maximum overall length of 47 1/2-inches
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| 101 |
A BRASSBOUND MAHOGANY GUN CASE
suitable for a percussion gun, with compartment for 30-inch barrels, partially leather lined and containing many period tools and accessories
Sold for £440
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| 102 |
W. W. GREENER
A BRASSBOUND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
for about 500 cases, leather straps and cloth covered dividers
Sold for £380
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| 103 |
TEN GUNMAKERS CLEANING RODS
of various patterns, one named J Woodward & Son
Sold for £200
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| 104 |
A GROUP OF INTERESTING GUNMAKERS CATALOGUES
comprising: Indian catalogues for Mahomedally Noorbhoy, 1937-38, 1940-41; Goolamhusian Allibhoy & Sons, etc; Eley Kynoch Ammunition & Accessories and Parker Hale "Everything for Shooting", No. 62
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A SCARCE PADDISON PATENT DUMMY TRY GUN
the non-functioning double barrel gun with 29 1/2-inch barrels, of 12-bore proportions, the fully articulated action with full adjustment for bend and cast and of nickel plated brass construction, the figured stock with further adjustment for length, height of comb and angle of toe, 6lb. 11oz.
The gun was a gunmaker's instructional aid for safe gun fitting in the shop.
Sold for £1000
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BLASER
A .300 WIN MAG BARREL, NO. R/127656
for the R8 model, the 25 1/2-inch fluted barrel threaded at the muzzle for a sound moderator, together with its associated magazine insert, new and unused
S1
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13408/9
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4, and true cylinder and improved cylinder borings respectively, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
S2
Sold for £4500
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| 108 |
FAURE LE PAGE
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3485/6
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extensions and file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, 15-inch well figured stocks with rubber recoil pads, French nitro proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, 7lb. 12oz.
S2
Sold for £2250
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7869/70
No.1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, back locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz. and 7lb. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker's leather case, No.1 gun top lever spring broken
S2
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8060/1
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the frames, locks and side levers with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences and double beads, gold numbered frames, 14-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
S2
Sold for £8500
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4691/2
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, the right bores fitted with interchangeable Briley choke tubes, the left barrels with about 3/8 and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original hardening colour, patent single triggers, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1898 for Baron E. B. d'Erlanger.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29116/29118
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving around rose bouquets, retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, No.2 gun fore-end wood chipped, top lever spring weak, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1920 and although not consecutively numbered, they were supplied at the same time as a pair.
Sold for £12000
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "THE PREMIER QUALITY" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3691/2
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frame, pinless locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" motor case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928. The guns were subsequently owned by the prominent racehorse trainer, Vincent O'Brien whose initials the case bears.
Michael Vincent O'Brien (1917-2009) was an Irish racehorse trainer who in 2003 was voted the "greatest influence in horse racing history" in a worldwide poll posted by the Racing Post. In earlier Racing Post polls he had been voted the "best ever trainer of National Hunt and of flat racehorses". He trained six horses to win the Epsom Derby, was twice British champion trainer, won three Grand Nationals in succession and trained the only British Triple Crown winner since the Second World War.
Sold for £7500
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6475/6
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, the frames and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 13 3/4-inch figured stocks, No.1 pegged at the head, No.2 a replacement, 6lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £1400
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14111
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 top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £2400
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7149
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, ejectors require regulation, canvas case with reproduction maker's label
S2
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17124
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness well below the recommended minimum, in its oak and leather double case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901 as the No.2 gun of a pair for W. H. Watney. Lieutenant W. H. Watney, son of the famous brewing family, was killed in France on 10th May 1915.
Sold for £3200
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J PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20980
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings (Teague fixed chokes), matted rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the locks retaining much hardening colour, possibly renewed, lined cocking indicators, clipped fences, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its new lightweight leather motor case with Purdey accessories and canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1914. The gun was re-proofed and fitted with fixed Teague chokes in 2008.
Sold for £7800
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ROWLAND WATSON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1332
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
S2
Sold for £400
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15936
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in its brassbound leather case
S2
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