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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15901/2
30-inch lined damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll back frames and patent gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, selective single triggers, 14-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, No.2 gun pegged at the head, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, oak and leather case
S2
The original barrels have been re-lined by Teague.
Overall length: 46-inches/Country of Origin: UK/Date of Manufacture: circa 1900
Sold for £1200
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 20866/7
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the scroll backed frames and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within an arched banner, 15-inch highly figured stocks including original slim recoil pads, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in a brassbound oak and leather case with John Dickson & Son label, the exterior impressed with the owner's name "Sir Adrian Baillie, Bt"
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1972. They remain virtually unused.
Sold for £3000
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9009/10
30-inch lined barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's leather case
S2
The bores were re-lined by Teague.
Country of origin: England/Date of manufacture: 1908
Sold for £800
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 9342
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bold scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that it was the No.2 of a pair of guns built in 1910.
Sold for £1400
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5798
27-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, trigger guard cracked at the bow
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6216
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured replacement stock, 7lb., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
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Sold for £2000
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H. S. GREENFIELD
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1871
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 15 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12254
28-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £850
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12026
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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AYA
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 601654
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 5/8 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining all of its original brass finish, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 5/8-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case
S2
The gun appears relatively little used.
Sold for £1700
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 487768
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about recessed and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, vinyl covered case
S2
Sold for £950
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AYA
A 12-BORE "TWENTY FIVE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 368872
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with floral engraving surrounded by scrollwork and flowing ribbons, retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, cracked and glued at the hand, 6lb. 6oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case with maker's label
S2
Sold for £350
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 491852
26-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 with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof, canvas case
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Sold for £1000
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EDGAR PERKES
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1239
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and recessed choke borings, top extension and file-cut rib, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £50
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C. MODE A PARIS
A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5749
28 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, the arcaded fences with side clips, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
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Country of origin: France/Date of manufacture: circa 1900
Sold for £220
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A BELGIAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3158
26 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the bolstered frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., Belgian nitro proof
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W. R. LEESON & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1434
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, probably shortened, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, re-jointing recommended, in its maker's case
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ROSSON & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29261
28-inch replacement barrels, spuriously signed with the maker's name, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/8 and full choke borings, mid extension, the frame, lock and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock with inset slightly raised comb and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in a leather Brady case
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Proof marks indicate that replacement barrels were fitted in 1968.
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F. P. BAKER & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 82163
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17899
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 16-inch figured replacement stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, fore-end wood cracked and repaired, lever catch escutcheon broken at the rear
S2
Sold for £100
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HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 443
28-inch shortened barrels with recessed choke borings, the square back frame and locks with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/8-inch well figured stock slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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CHARLES HELLIS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4190
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun is sold with some original correspondence confirming that the gun was built in 1938 and was sold in virtually unused condition in 1957 for £84.00.
Sold for £2000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11259
27-inch replacement barrels by another, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, leg-of-mutton shaped locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed ebonite butt plate, sling swivels, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight Brady case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1887.
Sold for £1400
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MERKEL
A GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 785290
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the bolstered frame, backlock and top lever with bold scroll engraving, fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 5oz., German nitro proof
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Country of origin: Germany/Date of manufacture: circa 1980
Sold for £1000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE 'B' QUALITY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21201
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built as a 'B' quality gun in 1915. A file of service receipts, etc is included with the gun.
Sold for £2200
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A. A. BROWN & SONS
A 12-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79758
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, gold washed Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the breeches inlaid with gold scrollwork, the slightly rounded frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine foliate scrollwork and retaining much of its original bright finish, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold washed lockwork and triggers, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guard, the trigger plates signed by the engraver, "W. Howe", 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1987 and that the customer specified an extra long fore-end and that the weight of the gun was to be between the hands. The scrollwork was engraved by Walter Howe and the gold inlaid breeches by Keith Thomas.
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MERKEL
A GERMAN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 790526
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame, backlocks and top lever with bold scroll engraving, the bolstered fences with side clips, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, 7lb. 4oz., German nitro proof
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CHUBBS, LONDON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10101
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, the maker's name signed within a panel and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acorn and oak leaves, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch figured extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof
S2
The gun bears the initials 'DJD' indicating that this is one of a small number of guns built for Chubbs by renowned gunmaker David Dryhurst at the beginning of his career.
Sold for £2000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34792
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2
The proof marks indicate that the gun was built in 1972 and it appears very little used. The initials 'DJD' indicate the involvement of gunmaker David Dryhurst in the gun's manufacture. The gun was delivered in 1976.
Sold for £6500
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11038
29-inch replacement barrels, numbered 15443, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frames, locks and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
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