Details of Lot 156
F. BEESLEY
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 1433/4

29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply