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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 349, FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF WORLD SPEED RECORD HOLDER SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and full choke borings, the frame with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension and rubber recoil pad, pegged at the head, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No. 1 gun of a pair for A. Campbell. The guns were used by Sir Malcolm Campbell until his death in 1949, when they were subsequently given to the present owner's uncle by Donald Campbell. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street |
| 14 April 2010 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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