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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
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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. |
Sold for £12000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulborough, West Sussex |
| 9 December 2020 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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