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JAMES WOODWARD & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5801/2
29-inch replacement barrels by William Evans, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, arcaded fences and raised gold lined cocking indicators, No.1 polished bright, No.2 retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 15oz. and 6lb. 10oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their associated individual cases
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904 for Captain R. S. Chaplin and that the replacement barrels were fitted by William Evans in 1983 (chopper-lump) and 1985 (dove-tail) respectively. |
Sold for £4500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 1 May 2024 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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