Details of Lot 154
F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1741/2

29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/8-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1901 and delivered to Mr L. Dennis on 14th October 1902.

Sold for £5800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply