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C. HELLIS & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2164
the frame and dummy side plates with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch figured stock, in its canvas maker's case
Sold for £170
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CHARLES BOSWELL
THE ACTION, FORE-END AND STOCK ONLY OF A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN
the frame, top-lever rebounding bar locks and hammers with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, together with a Belgian .410 double barrelled folding hammer gun, stock-head pegged, bores pitted
Sold for £100
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W. & C. SCOTT
A SCARCE 10 BORE 'THE PREMIER GUN' BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33618
30-inch Damascus barrels with 2 7/8-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the Scott Patent frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and numerous scenes of game birds and waterfowl in landscapes, Patent block safety action, backlocks with Patent Crystal indicators and retaining some of its original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate and semi pistol grip, 8lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof
The gun was built circa 1883 and is of exceptional quality. It retains a very high degree of its original finish
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Sold for £2400
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W. R. LEESON LTD
A SCARCE 8 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2020
34-inch barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, broken at the hand and fitted with nickel repair plates, 13lb., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £9200
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HAST & WHITE
AN 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELED HAMMER GUN, NO. 4064
36-inch Damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving and retaining some original nickel plating, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, black powder proof (1868 rules), bores marked, 12lb. 8oz.
Sold for £2800
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A 12-BORE TOP-LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1112
30-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and toplever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., recent nitro reproof, right barrel wall thickness below recomended minimum, top-lever spring broken
Sold for £850
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THOMAS TURNER
A SCARCE 12-BORE "LIGHTWEIGHT" MODEL TOPLEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4560
28-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, dolls head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top-lever with fine border and tight scroll engraving, the makers name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured lightweight cut-away stock and extra short fore-end, 5lb. 12oz., nitro reproof
Sold for £700
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T. BLAND & SONS
A 20-BORE TOP-LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 6392
28-inch Damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the plain rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top-lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with chequered buttplate, 6lb. 4oz., nitro reproof
Sold for £500
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P. BERETTA
A 12 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, BUILT TO COMMEMORATE THREE CENTURIES OF BERETTA (1680-1980)
30-inch browned barrels with flat top surface, hammers and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining all of their original hardening colour, half length stock with cheek piece and steel butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 11oz., Italian black powder proof, in its maker's original carton with accessories, including powder and shot flasks, cleaning equipment, etc
Sold for £200
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P. KNIGHT
A 12-BORE TOP-LEVER HAMMER GUN
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top-lever with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock, 6lb. 3oz., recent nitro reproof
Sold for £260
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A. ALLAN
A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN
29 1/2-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about a 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, re-bounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof
Sold for £450
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A 2O BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 27687
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, full length file-cut rib, the frame, non re-bounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with lined border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, sling eyes, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
Possibly converted from a rifle or a shot and ball gun, although there appears never to have been provision for a rearsight.
Sold for £550
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JOSEPH EGG
A FINE 14 BORE PIN-FIRE GUN, NO. 2537
26 1/2-inch Damascus twist barrels, the frame, locks, hammers and rotary under-lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, grip safety, 14-inch well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof
Sold for £450
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SAM.L & C. SMITH
A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6623
30-inch Damascus barrels, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, re-bounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores dented
Sold for £280
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J. PURDEY
A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5963
28 3/4-inch Damascus barrels, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, cylinder borings, the frame, re-bounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and foliate scroll engraving, 14 3/8-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)
Sold for £800
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Wm. McLEOD
A 12 BORE TOP-LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 55
30-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, re-bounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
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Sold for £250
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JOHN LYELL
A 12 BORE LOCKFAST PATENT SLIDE AND DROP ACTION PINFIRE GUN
29 1/2-inch Damascus twist barrels, the rounded frame, backlocks and hammers with scroll engraving, the base engraved Dougalls Patent Lockfast, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
Sold for £180
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JOSEPH BOURNE
A 14 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
27-inch Damascus twist barrels, the polished locks engraved with scrolls and scenes of dogs chasing game, half length stock with engraved steel furniture, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz., ramrod replaced and re-finished overall
Sold for £450
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 8557
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the plain rounded frame, re-bounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
Sold for £160
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LEPAGE
A 16 BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 807
28 1/2-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non re-bounding backlocks, hammers and push forward under lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, figured stock with steel butt plate, bores marked and dented, minimum barrel wall thickness below the reecommended minimum, 14 1/2-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz.
Sold for £450
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S. GRANT
A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2198
30-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about cylinder borings, the frame non re-bounding barlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, figured stock with steel butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, 6lb. 7oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted
Sold for £150
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JOHN DICKSON & SONS
A MAGNIFICENT MATCHED PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7228/7312
28-inch Vickers A Steel chopper-limp barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the round frames and gold numbered top-levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the No.1 gun retaining almost all of its hardening colour, the No.2 gun retaining much original hardening colour, the action bases signed Dicksons Patent in gold, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, , 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their green velvet lined case with canvas outer cover
John Dickson & Sons confirm that the No.1 gun was delivered on the 22nd August 1932, and that the No.2 gun was built to match and delivered on the 25th January 1935. Both guns are recorded as "Best Quality". The pair appear relatively little used, and are extremely lightweight, a Dickson speciality at this time.
Sold for £18000
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A SCARCE 16 BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 126754
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz, nitro proof
Sold for £900
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JOHN WILKES
A 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10244
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, chequered front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., recent nitro re-proof, canvas case
Sold for £1400
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J. RIGBY & CO
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 16 BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15504
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about a 1/4 and full choke borings, Rigby Bissell Patent rising top lump extension, the frame, side lever and locks with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, cast for the left shoulder and including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz, nitro proof, worn overall, parts damaged
Sold for £620
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AYA
A 16 BORE NO. 4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 511651
28-inch barrels, 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke, border and scroll engraved frame, 14 3/4-inch stock, 6lb. 4 1/2oz., Spanish nitro proof, in maker's cardboard carton (2)
Sold for £400
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A. FRANCOTTE
A 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22853
26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, matted rib and mid extension, the scroll back frame with border engraving and retaining much of its original bright finish, the fences carved with scrollwork, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, Belgian nitro proof, 5lb. 13oz.
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Sold for £1500
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A. FRANCOTTE
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN. NO. 14332
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib, mid extension, the polished frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock, including rubber recoil pad, Belgian nitro proof, bores marked, wall thickness marginal, 5lb. 6oz.
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Sold for £650
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AYA
A 2O BORE YEOMAN MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 290258
27-inch barrels, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch stock, 5lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, in maker's cardboard carton (2)
Sold for £400
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.
A .410 HAMMER GUN, NO. 9773
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about cylinder borings, the rounded frame, re-bounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with lined border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 4lb. 12oz., nitro proof, stock cracked at the hand; together with a Belgian .410 folding double barrel hammer gun
Sold for £500
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