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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12 BORE ROYAL MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16437 AND 22500
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, entwined around rose bouquets, the maker's name signed within a strapwork border, the fences carved with shell motifs, gold-lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, no. 2 fore end chipped, in their lightweight motor case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 19??. The maker's records confirm that the guns were re-barrelled in 1983 by John Wilkes.
Sold for £11000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7754 AND 7755
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about a 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine scroll engraving, numbered 1 and 2 in gold, grip safeties, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1909. The guns have recently been refurbished to a very high standard.
Sold for £7500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34037
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame and backlocks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much of its original hardening colour, spring bladed front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case
Sold for £5000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12 BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32412
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand-detachable backlocks and numbered top-lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, spring bladed front trigger, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £1800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12 BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24587
the 30 inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame and locks with border and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with raised comb, lined butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and dented, re-jointing recommended
Sold for £1200
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17448
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top-lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock, nitro proof, leather case with maker's label, 6lb. 11oz.
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1902.
Sold for £7000
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LONDON SPORTING PARK LTD
A FINE 12 BORE "WATTS" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 454
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, lock and breeches engraved with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch well figured stock including 2-inch extension, recent nitro re-proof, brass bound leather case, 6lb. 10oz.
Typical of guns by this maker, it is finished to a very high standard and this example retains much original finish.
The London Sporting Park was run by Mr Watts and operated from grounds in Hendon from 1897 until the First World War. Used by Edwinson Green's London customers, it is thought that the "Watts" guns were supplied by this maker.
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W. & C. SCOTT & SON
A FINE 12-BORE "PREMIER MODEL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 102812
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib and cross-bolt extension, engraved breeches, the frame and locks with fine scroll engraving around numerous scenes of game birds in realistic settings, retaining much original hardening colour overall, the clipped fences carved with acanthus scroll work, 14 3/8-inch highly figured stock with semi-pistol grip and ribbed buttplate, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro reproof
The gun was built in c.1920 to a very high standard, and retains much of its original hardening colour.
Please note that VAT @ 17.5% is payable on the hammer price
Sold for £5000
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A. FRANCOTTE
A FINE 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88950
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, matted rib and mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, Belgian nitro proof, 6lb. 11oz.
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Sold for £2800
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A. FRANCOTTE
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 89875
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file cut ventilated rib, mid extension, the plain frame and locks with bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore end, Belgian nitro proof, 7lb. 6oz.
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Sold for £1800
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SILVER KESTREL
A SPANISH 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 325892
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and bar locks with scroll engraving and retaining almost all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £250
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AYA
A 12 BORE NO. 1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 476998
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with fine scroll engraving and retaining almost all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, Spanish nitro proof, in its Brady canvas case, 6lb. 8oz.
The gun is sold with its original invoice for £1,405.00, dated 1980. It retains much of its original finish and appears little used.
Sold for £1600
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JAMES LANG & CO.
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1061
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock with 3/4 inch extension, nitro re-proof, bores marked, leather case
Sold for £2500
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GEORGE GIBBS
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. C488
29 1/4-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, additional 28-inch steel 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, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with Westley Richards label
Sold for £1300
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE CLIMAX ACTION BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6332
28-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and improved cylinder borings, the frame, stepped backlocks and top-lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, polished bright overall, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered buttplate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £1200
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THE THAMES VALLEY GUN CO
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN
the 28 inch sleeved replacement barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the Continental frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £500
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 43808
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top-lever with scroll engraving, fluted fences, 15-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, in its canvas case
Sold for £650
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FRED T. BAKER
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7654
30-inch barrels, 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top-lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood chipped
Sold for £1700
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T. DAINTITH
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4883
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof,, left bore dented
Sold for £850
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ZABALA
A SPANISH 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 11136
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame and locks engraved witih floral motifs and retaining some original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, Spanish nitro proof, extractor leg broken, 7lb. 2oz.
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Sold for £350
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VICTOR SARASQUETA
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 01-02
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the maker's name signed in gold, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, spring bladed front trigger, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, the 15 1/2-inch figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, beaver tail foreend, 7lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof
The gun was completed in 2002 and appears little used.
Sold for £2100
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12 BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5990
26-inch replacement barrels by Gallyon & Sons with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold-lined cocking indicators, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
Sold for £1100
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 54330
28-inch replacement barrels by Henry Monk with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in a mahogany guncase originally for a percussion gun
Sold for £900
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9600
25-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock, nitro proof, leather case, 6lb. 2oz.
Sold for £2100
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T. DAINTITH
A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1742
28-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, the bolstered fences carved with ferns, 15 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, nitro proof, 7lb. 2oz.
Sold for £450
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JABALI
A SPANISH 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 67439
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., Spanish nitro proof, vinyl covered case
Sold for £300
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DENTON & KENNELL
A SPANISH 12 BORE SILVER POINT MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 139676
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and locks with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £300
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14296
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, dolls head extension, the frame with fine scroll engraving and almost all of its original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its makers canvas case
The gun appears little used and retains almost all of its original hardening colour.
Sold for £2500
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W.R. PAPE
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12643
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, dolls head extension, the frame and gold numbered top-lever with border and foliate scroll engraving entwined with fruiting vines, the top-lever signed in gold, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered side panels and ribbed buttplate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof
Sold for £1000
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE HAND DETACHABLE SINGLE -TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16883
26-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, additional 26-inch barrels by another with 2 3/4 inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, dolls-head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top-lever with fine scroll engraving, the makers name signed within a scrolling banner, hinged baseplate revealing hand detachable lockwork, single selective trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
Sold for £2600
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