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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17780/1
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, Baker self-opening mechanism, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, No.2 gun stock head cracked, 6lb., nitro proof, bores marked, No.2 gun rivelled and wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1936. The guns incorporate the Baker patent 12/20 action. |
Sold for £4500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 17 April 2013 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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