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"THE HISTORY OF THE BIRMINGHAM GUN BARREL PROOF HOUSE",
2nd edition, 1949; together with three further books (4)
Sold for £90
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GORDON CUMMING
"FIVE YEARS IN THE FAR INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA"
New York, 1850, 2 vols
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GORDON CUMMING
"A HUNTER'S LIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA"
London, 1850, 2nd edition, 2 vols, cloth binding
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WEBLEY
A FINE .177 MARK 3 TRANSITIONAL MODEL TARGET AIR RIFLE, NO. 44034
18 1/2-inch barrel with Parker Hale fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Parker Hale aperture, well figured stock with pistol grip, 14-inch pull, retaining virtually all of its original finish overall, 7lb. 14oz.
The rifle appears to be a very early model of what later beame the SUPERTARGET model, and is without provision for the normal rear sight.
Sold for £300
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AIRARMS
A .22 MODEL TX200 AIR RIFLE, NO. 17804
16-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Simmons telescopic sight, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 6oz.
Sold for £120
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WEBLEY
A .177 MARK 3 "SUPERTARGET" MODEL UNDERLEVER TARGET AIR RIFLE, NO. B3682
18 1/2-inch barrel with loading tap, receiver mounted with aperture rear sight, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 11oz.
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DIANA
A .22 MODEL 24 AIR RIFLE, NO. 718530
17 1/4-inch barrel with adjustable sights, receiver with scope rail, half length stock, 13-inch pull, 5lb. 7oz.
Sold for £30
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .22 MARK 1 AIR PISTOL, NO. 610
6 1/2-inch barrel, retaining some original finish overall, in a Webley Premier box
Sold for £40
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A .177 MARK I AIR PISTOL, NO. 677
6 1/2-inch barrel, frame with Birmingham 4 address, retaining much original finish overall, in its maker's box
Sold for £100
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WALTHER
A .177 LP53 AIR PISTOL, NO. 126257
9 1/2-inch barrel with adjustabale rear sight, the crackle finished receiver with black plastic grips
Sold for £150
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FEINWERKBAU
A .177 MODEL 65 AIR PISTOL, NO. 11176
7 1/2-inch barrel, receiver with machined top surface and adjustable rear sight, walnut grips, in its maker's carton
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A PRE-WAR .22 MARK 1 AIR PISTOL, NO. 26341
7-inch barrel, frame with safety catch, walnut grips with trademark; together with a post War .177 Senior model air pistol, no. 1395, 6 1/2-inch barrel, replacement walnut grips, in its made up wooden box (2)
Sold for £130
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A PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL
4-inch octagonal barrel, engraved frame with belt clip, chequered walnut grip, main spring defective; together with a further percussion pistol
Sold for £250
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NEVITT
A PERCUSSION 16-BORE FOWLING PIECE
33-inch octagonal to round barrel, half length stock with 13 1/2-inch pull, worn overall
Sold for £100
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE CHOPPER-LUMP BARRELS TO FIT PURDEY GUN NO. 21264
28-inches with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rib and serial numbers spuriously engraved, lumps with some alterations
Sold for £220
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ROBERT ADAMS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3511
the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and patent top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate
Sold for £130
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THE MAJOR PARTS OF A .303 LONG LEE ENFIELD, NO. 2368;
together with the major parts of a Lee Metford .303 rifle, no. 36759; and the major parts of a Mauser K98, dated 1917, no. 8366 (3)
Sold for £650
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THE MAJOR PARTS OF FOUR ENGLISH 12-BORE HAMMER GUNS
together with a 12-bore Stevens single barrel gun, no. A80757 (5)
Sold for £50
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A RARE PATENT LIGHT GUN, NO. 10
28-inch steel barrels, the right barrel fitted with optical lenses and provision for electrical contacts, the half length stock and wooden action with straight hand grip and 15-inch pull, the trigger guard engraved with the maker's name and the legend Patent Applied For, ribbed butt plate concealing battery compartment, 4lb. 6oz., bulbs and some electrical parts missing
James Purdey & Son 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 arms without having to go outdoors. The pattern was further developed by Tom Purdey, who took out a provisional patent in 1933. The example here has a very low number, stamped both on the barrels and inside the fore-end and is also marked Patent Applied For.
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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18460/1
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 scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, carved fences, the lock plates signed in gold, Purdey style self-opening actions, cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch highly figured exhibition quality stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight canvas motor case
The guns were built in 1991 and appear very little used.
Sold for £26000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7714/5
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, selective single triggers, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including semi pistol grips and 1-inch ebonised extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896.
Sold for £7500
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 12657/8
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frames, back action bar locks and numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
Sold for £3650
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17215/6
30-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, cast on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1902 for Colonel Stephenson Clarke. The No. 1 gun was rebarrelled by Purdey in 1975 and the No. 2 was rebarrelled by Purdey outworker, Marcus Scrase in 1992.
Colonel Stephenson Clarke was a well known naturalist and ornithologist. He presented his numerous collections to the British Museum, including nearly 10,000 birds. His interests were extremely widespread and their were few areas of sport or natural history with which he had no acquaintance. His knowledge of plants and trees was profound and his collection of trees and shrubs at Borde Hill in Sussex has been famous since the 1930s.
Sold for £14000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8117/8
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the frames, backlocks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks with chequered butt plate, 7lb., nitro proof, in their leather case
The guns are built on the non self-opening version of the Lancaster action.
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J. DUCHATEUX
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10614/5
28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4, 3/4 and 3/4, full choke borings respectively, mid extensions, machined ribs, the frames, gold numbered top levers and dummy side plates engraved with fine scrollwork and scenes of game in landscapes, articulated front triggers, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 9oz., Belgian nitro proof
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4818/9
29-inch chopper-lump barrels, No. 1 pair replacements by J. Purdey & Sons with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the No. 2 pair Teague lined with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke boring, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, raised gold lined cocking indicators, arcaded fences, 15-inch highly figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, No. 1 gun stock replaced, No. 2 gun cracked at the head, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1894.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16467/8
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving, fences carved with shell motifs, the maker's name signed within a cartouche, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
Holland & Holland confirm that the gun was built in 1895 and that they fitted the replacement barrels. The guns have recently been refurbished to a very high standard by a Holland & Holland outworker, including the fitting of new replacement stocks. The guns have been unused since the restoration work was completed.
Sold for £21000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22931
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving, the fences carved with shells, gold lined cocking indicators, gold washed triggers and cocking levers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, leather case with maker's label
Sold for £5500
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J. & W. TOLLEY
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4887
27 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, doll's head extension with cross-bolt, the heavy frame, bar locks and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, clipped fences, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case
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RENATO GAMBA
A 12-BORE "AMBASSADOR" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. A35229
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, matted rib and gold lined breeches, the frames, locks and top lever with gold lined border decoration, the maker's name signed in gold, the action base and trigger guard with further goldwork and maker's trademark, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including recoil pad, 6lb. 15oz., Italian nitro proof
Sold for £3900
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