Details of Lot 202
JOHN WILKES
A FINE 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13793

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad and leather-covered cheekpiece, inlaid with the initials "F.E.W.D" and engraved escutcheon, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was completed on 24th August 1935 for Mrs W. W. Dowding. A detailed letter with extracts from the maker's records is included with the gun.

Sold for £7500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
25 August 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply