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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6219/20
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, patent single triggers, the No. gun with 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, the No.2 gun with 16-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 11oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, bores lightly marked, in their brassbound leather case with additional single gun case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1912. The guns have been used by a father and son. The gun that has been re-stocked to fit the taller family member is easily shortened to match the original specification.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14065/6
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump 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 and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking indicators, chequered front triggers, the 15-inch highly figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz. and 6lb. 10oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, No.1 gun barrel wall thickness marginal, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1891.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 23318/9
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, shortened and with about true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, Holland & Holland patent single triggers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with slightly swept combs, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 with 30-inch barrels, that they were subsequently shortened to 28-inches and that they were re-stocked by them for the current owner.
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "PREMIER FINEST QUALITY" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2127/8
28-inch chopper-lump replacement 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 scroll engraving and retaining most of their hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns were originally built in 1914 and that the replacement barrels were fitted by them in 1973. The guns were restocked and refurbished to an 'as new' condition at this time.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 27279/80
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, sunken game ribs, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1912.
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4082/3
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the No.1 gun barrels replaced by the maker, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929. The guns were originally delivered with the maker's single triggers and subsequently converted to double trigger specification. The No.1 gun was rebarelled by the maker in 1979.
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McCRIRICK & SONS
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 55575 AND 60522
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks, No.1 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, brassbound oak and leather case
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 26460 AND 26568
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frames, backlocks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks with Monte Carlo combs, the No.1 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1910, July and August respectively, and delivered as a pair.
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ARIETTA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33765/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13291/2
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and top levers with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, patent single triggers, 17 3/4-inch figured replacement stocks, 7lb. 1oz., nitro re-proof, in their individual cases
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Sold for £3000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15386/7
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1963.
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ALEX MARTIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 88315/6
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the scroll-backed frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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JOSEPH BRAZIER, ASHES
A FINE ALAN BROWN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 69862
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 scroll engraving, surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight and retaining all of its original bright cyanide-hardened finish, the left lock engraved with pheasants flying over guns against a woodland background, the right lock engraved with grouse flying past a stone grouse butt, the action base with small factory scene, the lockplates both signed "A M Brown", lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
The gun was built using the finest outworkers working in the London Trade at the time. The gun was proofed in 1986 and was likely finished circa 1988/9. Alan Brown has subsequently become one of the most renowned English gun engravers and his speciality is highly detailed game scenes of the type featured on this gun. The self-opening action used is the Henry Atkin variant of the classic Purdey Beesley design.
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12255
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut Churchill type rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving around scenes of gold inlaid duck, the breeches and top strap with lined gold decoration, the action base and trigger guard with further gold inlaid game birds, retaining virtually all of its renewed hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight case with canvas outer cover
The gun formed part of the legendary Tulchan Collection. The gun was extensively reworked and refinished by John Wilkes in line with the majority of the guns that formed the collection. The gun is built on the Baker self-opening Twelve-Twenty action.
Provenance:
The Tulchan Collection, Christie's, London, 22 March 1995, lot 72.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16923
26-inch replacement barrels by another, spuriously engraved on the rib with the maker's name, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the fences carved with shell motifs, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 as the No.2 gun of a pair.
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G. DEFOURNY
A FINE BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 4010
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 1333
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, a broad solid stippled rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder and with repair under the right hand lock, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1902.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7347
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, 7lb., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12307
29-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, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 57651
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5351
30-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, bottom horn repaired, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its Brady case
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE "EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR EJECTOR" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12775
30-inch Argus steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER FULL CROSS-OVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3248
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, selective single trigger, 14 3/4-inch well figured cross-over stock, cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
The gun appears little used and retains much of its original finish.
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2357
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 15-inch cross-over stock cast off for central vision, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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ALEX MARTIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6920
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7662
29-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928. The original 14 1/2-inch stock is included with the gun.
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 119856
27 1/2-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, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 471391
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, narrow file cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 394
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, in its leather case
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AYA
A 12-BORE "COUNTRYMAN" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19944
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 7lb., Spanish nitro proof
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