Details of Lot 260
AYA
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 575207/8

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut Churchill rib, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers profusely engraved with floral bouquets, flowing ribbons and scrollwork, retaining all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof, in their maker's English lightweight leather motor case

The guns were completed in 1992 and presented as a competition prize in a BASC Prize Draw. The guns remain unused. The guns are stocked with the very best quality timber and are finished in the style of the "XXV" model. However, the guns are especially unusual as they have 28-inch barrels.

Sold for £10500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
22 April 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply