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J. PURDEY & SONS
AN EBONY AND NICKEL SILVER NAMED CLEANING ROD
together with a pair of 20-bore snap caps and an oil bottle, a pair of Asprey snap caps with matching oil bottle, and a Holland & Holland three-piece cleaning rod (8)
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A COLLECTION OF BOOKS RELATING TO GUNS AND SHOOTING
including some classic titles, many modern
Sold for £100
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A SCARCE TELL II .177 AIR PISTOL
retaining much original finish overall, chequered walnut grips
Sold for £50
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ACCLES & SHELVOKE LTD
A SCARCE ACVOKE .177 AIR PISTOL
7 1/2-inch barrel, retaining much original finish overall, right grip chipped
Sold for £95
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A 54-BORE AIR CANE
18 1/2-inch muzzle-loading barrel with screw-in .32 rifled liner, screw-in ramrod, the ebonised body with horn knob, in a made up fitted case with its pump, associated bullet mould, key, etc
Sold for £370
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A SCARCE .177 SERVICE AIR RIFLE MARK II, NO. S1214
25 1/2-inch barrel numbered 1064, screw breech with bolt handle, second series folding aperture sight, trigger with safety catch, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and butt plate, 7lb. 3oz.
Sold for £310
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J. & W. TOLLEY
THE ACTION AND LOCKS ONLY OF A HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 5777
the bolted locks with border engraving and retaining some hardening colour; together with a Parker's barrel clearer, in its wooden box; and two boxes of Remington Arrow 12-bore cartridges, boxes with their English address; and a further box of cartridges
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ADAMS PATENT SMALL ARMS COMPANY
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN
the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, hammer retaining screws missing
Sold for £100
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F. T. BAKER
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 2140
the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of deer, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate
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H. HOLLAND
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN
the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with steel butt plate; together with the action, stock and fore-end of a Joseph Lang 12-bore hammer gun, no. 3786 (2)
Sold for £110
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PURDEY
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END OF A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9775
the rounded frame, rebounding back locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, replacement hammers, 14 1/2-inch figured stock; together with the action, stock and fore-end only of three further guns (4)
Sold for £420
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TWO BARRELLED ACTIONS OF 12-BORE GUNS, IN THE WHITE
one to make a 12-bore sidelock non-ejector gun, the other to make a round action trigger plate gun
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16495
the scroll back frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold numbered patent top lever, selective single trigger, the removable action base showing the hand-detachable locks, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £3500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A RARE PATENT LIGHT GUN, NO. 10
28-inch steel barrels, the right barrel fitted with optical lens and provision for electrical contacts, the half length stock and wooden action with straight hand grip, 15-inch pull, the trigger guard engraved with maker's name and the legend "Patent Applied For", the ribbed butt plate concealing the battery compartment, 4lb. 6oz., bulbs and some electrical parts missing
James Purdey & Sons are unable to confirm how many light guns they built as shooting aids. However it is likely to have been very few. The first is known to have been built in 1929 for King George V during his convalescence from serious illness. Emitting a beam of light at the pull of the trigger the King could practice his aim and exercise his arm without having to go outdoors. The patent was further developed by Tom Purdey who took out a provisional patent in 1933. The example here has a very low number stamped on both the barrels and inside the fore-end and is also marked "Patent Applied For".
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7867/8
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with finest bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks by the maker, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930 and that they re-stocked the guns in 2004 for the current owner. They have maintained by the maker and no expense has been spared.
The guns are from the collection of Eric Clapton.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6609/10
28-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder boring, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, No.1 gun rib loose, in their brassbound oak and leather case
Sold for £5500
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BOSS & CO.
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7268/7140
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, 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, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 3oz. and 6lb. 5oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather motor case, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927 and 1925 respectively. The No.1 gun was originally built as a No.3 to the pair 7139/7140 and subsequently renumbered with the loss of the original No.1 gun.
Sold for £12000
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 282030/1
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/8 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, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, articulated front trigger, 14 /12-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked, in their maker's canvas motor case
The guns appear little used, having only been used for occasional grouse shooting.
Sold for £4000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7913/4
No. 1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No. 2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29116/29118
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving around rose bouquets and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including chequered horn butt plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1920 and although not consecutively numbered, they were supplied at the same time as a pair.
Sold for £22000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 23823/4
28-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks with pistol grips, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930.
Sold for £21000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14659/15978
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with heavy scrollwork, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.4 a replacement, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.3 gun right bore pitted, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1893 and 1897 as the No.3 and No.4 of a set. The makers also confirm that they fitted replacement 28-inch barrels to the guns in 1935 and a replacement stock in 1960.
Sold for £15000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17917/8
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke and 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks (No.2 a very recent replacement), 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their modern brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1903 and that the barrel lengths are original.
Sold for £9000
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16190/1
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll-backed rounded frames and patent top levers with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite heel plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their leather case
Sold for £4000
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 12208/9
26 3/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, clipped fences, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers and rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/2-inch figured cross-over stocks cast for the right shoulder and left master eye, with pistol grips and 1 1/2-inch extensions, 7lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof, worn overall
Sold for £950
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AYA
A SET OF THREE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 558594/5/6
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the No.3 gun with about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining most of their original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, non-selective single triggers, 13 3/4-inch figured stocks with swept faces, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's double and single case respectively
The guns appear little used and have been in store for a number of years.
Sold for £4500
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BOSS & CO.
A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7403/4
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with finest bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining most of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/8-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927 and conform to their original dimensions. The guns are of the very highest quality and retain a high degree of their original finish. They appear relatively little used and display the very finest of Jack Sumner's engraving for Boss at this period.
Sold for £48000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER "TWELVE-TWENTY" MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17111/17318
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks with half-pistol grips, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930/33. The guns are built on the Baker Patent action, no. 16778 of 1913.
Sold for £10500
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HENRY ATKIN
A FINE PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3023/4
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-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 much original hardening colour, spring bladed front triggers, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather motor case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930. The guns appear little used and retain much original finish.
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17524/5
28-inch barrels sleeved by Westley Richards with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll backed frames and gold numbered patent top levers with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, selective single triggers, the hinged base plates opening to reveal the hand-detachable lockwork, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built for Samuel Howard Whitbread (1858-1944). A member of the Whitbread brewing family and Member of Parliament (1892-1911) and Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire until 1936.
Sold for £6800
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