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STEPHEN GRANT & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7618
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the later interchangeable 26-inch barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 16-inch well figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
Sold for £1800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21904
28-inch sleeved chopper-lump barrels, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 3/4-inch figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, ribs loose, worn overall, lightweight leather case
S2
Sold for £2400
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JAMES PURDEY & SON
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22605, A TWO BARREL SET
the 26-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, mid extension, the additional interchangeable 27-inch barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fences with side clips and concealed third bite, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with tools, instruction booklet, etc, canvas outer cover
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was completed in 1923 for Abercrombie & Fitch with 2 5/8-inch chambers for the American market. It was stocked by Deane and the barrels were filed by Charlie Aston, two of Purdey's best men at this time. The gun was owned by Mark Barty-King, the dynamic publisher who nurtured the careers of Frederick Forsyth, Jilly Cooper and Catherine Cookson as well as being responsible for the UK publication of Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time".
The additional barrels were fitted by the maker in 1974 and were filed by Jack Aldous who was Purdey's highest paid barrel maker at this time.
The gun is being sold on behalf of the Gunmakers' Company Charitable Trust.
Sold for £14000
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ZANOTTI
A FINE 12-BORE PEDRETTI ENGRAVED MODEL "EDWARD" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5806
27 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut rib and gold lined breeches, the frame, pinless locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed and realistic scenes of game birds in landscapes, the locks signed by the engraver, articulate front trigger, non automatic safety catch, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., Italian nitro proof, lightweight leather case
S2
The gun appears virtually unused and retains nearly all of its original finish.
Sold for £5000
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ZANOTTI
A FINE 12-BORE COROMBELLE ENGRAVED MODEL "THOMAS" SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5761
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, file-cut rib, the frame, pinless locks and top lever profusely carved with scrolling foliage against a deeply lined and stippled ground, the maker's name signed within a scrolling ribbon, Purdey style self-opening action, the trigger plate signed by the engraver 'Lyson Corombelle', 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, lightweight leather case
S2
The gun appears little used and retains virtually all of its original finish.
Sold for £6000
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GILES WHITTOME
A SUPERB AND UNIQUE 12-BORE "THE PARAGON PINLESS" ROUND BODY SINGLE/DOUBLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1005
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, top extension, gold fore sight bead in the form of a Labrador's head inset with diamond eyes, vine leaf gold inlaid breeches, the rib inlaid in gold "Giles Whittome, London", the rounded frame, pinless hand detachable locks and pierced top lever profusely engraved and inlaid in gold with fruiting vines surrounding scenes of game birds in flight, all set against a matted black ground, rolled edge trigger guard with further gold inlaid decoration, double triggers with the front trigger operating as a single trigger, the trigger plate signed "P. Sabatti, G. Berttella", 16-inch well figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, grip cap and skeleton butt plate with further decoration, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's rosewood presentation case with brass stringing and ebony sealing strips, contained in its velvet lined canvas outer cover, complete with tools and accessories
S2
The gun was completed in 1982 as a presentation piece. It was engraved by the Italian master, Sabatti and finished to the very highest possible standard. The damascus barrels were sourced from original unfinished tubes from the workshop of Thomas Bland and it was actioned by Brian Gibbs, formerly of Holland & Holland.
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L. CHRISTOPHE
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1811
28 3/4-inch Sheffield steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bore diameters marginal, brassbound oak and leather case
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LONDON SPORTING PARK
A 12-BORE "THE WATTS GUN" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 438
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine border engraving, retaining some hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1400
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16304
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
S2
Sold for £2400
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7921
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
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C. S. ROSSON & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2852
30-inch sleeved barrels (by William Evans) with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
Sold for £1000
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G. MARIETTE
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3378
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., Belgian nitro proof, leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label
S2
Sold for £500
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LONDON SPORTING PARK LTD
A 12-BORE "WATTS" ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 473
28-inch chopper-lump 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 and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £1900
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 DELUXE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16-03-153-97
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving against a lined ground and retaining much of its original finish, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 5/8-inch well figured stock including Kick-eez rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case with maker's label
S2
The gun appears little used. This model now retails in excess of £20,000.
Sold for £4000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 31659
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicator, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928.
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T. BLAND & SONS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16835
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, left lock at fault (failing to cock)
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C. HELLIS & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2555
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, left extractor leg broken
S2
Sold for £2000
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WATSON BROS.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5465
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £280
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12529
29-inch Whitworth steel barrels (possibly shortened) with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886.
Sold for £3500
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16764
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with swept comb, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 100403
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and full choke borings, top extension and engraved breeches, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding detailed scenes of game and dogs in landscapes, retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch well matched extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, brassbound canvas case with E. B. Vaughan label
S2
Sold for £300
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9649
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's canvas case
S2
Sold for £550
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FRANK DYKE & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 110709
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, canvas Brady case
S2
Sold for £280
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 145562
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £200
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LAURONA
A SPANISH 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 165212
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extension, machined rib, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with maker's butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £140
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 76076
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of dogs and game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £220
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8677
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frame and numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, toe chipped, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £100
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16031
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the scroll-back frame and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, vinyl covered case
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WILLIAM FORD
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5436
29-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, mid extension, the frame and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered side panels, including 1/2-inch rib, ebonite extension, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof
S2
Sold for £480
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 141274
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £250
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