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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 32449/50
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, the No.2 gun retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.1 gun fore-end wood replaced, 6lb. and 6lb. 2oz. respectively, nitro proof, No.1 gun bores marked, left barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1935.
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5727/8
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder, 1/4 and 1/4, 3/8 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908.
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SYMES & WRIGHT
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 0019/20
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the actions and locks signed in gold by the maker, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with tools and accessories
S2
The guns were completed in 1992 and appear very little used.
Symes & Wright were formed as a gunmaker in London in 1987. Both Peter Symes and Alex Wright had previously worked for James Purdey & Sons and decided to set up business on their own. With a flair for design and marketing and a fresh outlook, the company was quickly established as a serious competitor to the existing London makers. At a time when the London trade was slowly pulling out of recession and perceived as old and stuffy, Symes & Wright were like a breath of fresh air. During the company's short history it produced some of the best guns to come out of London since the 1930s. To quote from one of the company's advertisements, "We are not trading on a reputation established over a century ago, nor do we waste energy marketing luxury goods associated with our name. Our business is quite simply building the finest sporting guns money can buy, without compromise, without exception".
Sold for £32000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS NOS. 13480/1
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1890.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16386/7
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extensions, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 17 1/4-inch well figured replacement stocks (No.2 gun including 1 3/4-inch extension), 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1899.
Sold for £11000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6887/8
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked, re-jointing recommended, in their maker's brassbound leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1904.
Sold for £3500
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 573946/7
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 1/4 and 1/4, 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof, in their brassbound leather gun case with maker's label
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ARRIETA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "CROWN SABEL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 34703/4
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with border engraving around a central King's crown, articulated front triggers, 16 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 7lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case
S2
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 141157/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving, bright polished finish, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, No.2 gun wall thickness below recommended minimum, brassbound leather case
S2
Sold for £1400
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9937/8
27 3/4-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their leather case
S2
Sold for £4400
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "UTILITY" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4193 AND 4259
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch figured replacement stocks, cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £3000
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HARRISON & HUSSEY
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3041
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The vendor purchased the gun in 2004 at James Purdey & Sons and has not used it since.
Sold for £6200
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6823
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1921.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21379
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1916.
Sold for £4600
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24088
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, probably a replacement, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1931 with 27-inch barrels.
This gun was used as a pair with the following lot.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24780
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1934 with extra barrels.
Sold for £5800
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17906
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1903 as the number 3 gun of a trio.
Sold for £3500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14735
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold line cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, barrels with external rust pitting
S2
Sold for £2500
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7321
25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the action base engraved with an Imperial crown, 15-inch well figured stock cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its canvas "VC" case
S2
The gun was originally built for a right-handed shot and the stock should return to its original dimensions.
Sold for £3000
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7452
25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the action base engraved with an Imperial crown, 15-inch well figured stock cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its leather "VC" case with canvas outer cover
S2
The gun was originally built for a right-handed shot and the stock should return to its original dimensions.
Sold for £2600
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15337
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch section, cut down and re-attached, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 72509
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-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, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case
S2
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 742
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, swing safety catch, 15-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1893.
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W. J. JEFFERY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5961
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, arcaded fences, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
The replacement barrels were fitted in 1990.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 19506
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, trigger guard with rolled edge and bearing the number 3820, 14 3/4-inch replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun is internally numbered 19506 and the maker confirms that this gun was built in 1909. The trigger guard is from another gun and bears an unrelated number. The number inside the fore-end has been polished out.
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A 12-BORE "REGALE SABEL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12627
26 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, engraved "Regulated by A. W. Rule from Purdey's", the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case
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Sold for £850
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 212782
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, narrow file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £500
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10414
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever retaining much original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 7lb., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £300
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GARBI
A 12-BORE "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12459
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll decoration, lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2
Sold for £300
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1160
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the action base signed "Henry Atkin from Purdey's", Boss patent ejector work, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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The replacement barrels were fitted in 1978.
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