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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34784, THE WAGBI PRIZE GUN FOR 1974
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with best acanthus scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with presentation label
The gun was built for the 1974 WAGBI (now known as BASC) First Annual Special Gun Draw. It is engraved in the very best "Royal" style.
With thanks to Jeffrey Olstead at BASC for the presentation image.
Sold for £10000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14273
29-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 traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892 and that the barrel length is original.
Sold for £6000
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6042
29-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 border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicator, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1908.
Sold for £4500
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7246
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder boring, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, leather case
Sold for £4500
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CHARLES HELLIS & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4159
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with maker's label
Sold for £3200
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J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6819
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, rejointing recommended, leather case
Sold for £2000
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14230
26-inch replacement barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15034
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the polished frame and locks with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in its maker's canvas case
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13333
30-inch replacement barrels by K. D. Radcliffe with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, fluted fences and gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in its brassbound leather case
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EDWINSON GREEN & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6441
27 3/4-inch chopper-lump replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and locks with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £2800
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 44428
26-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and locks with border and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, canvas case
Sold for £500
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 29448
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, leather case with maker's label
Sold for £10000
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7252
30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and side lever with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, bores rivelled, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
Sold for £2500
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "IMPERIAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4982
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, file cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the action base with gold crown inlay, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including recoil pad and 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
Sold for £2400
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4760
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame and numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking studs, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bores marked, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its leather case
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4736
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the rounded action and top lever with fine scroll engraving with the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold cocking studs, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's brassbound leather case
The original crossover stock is included with the gun.
Sold for £4200
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JAMES KIRK
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22891
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and back locks with border and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, replacement fore-end wood, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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ARMY & NAVY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58308
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and back action bar locks with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/8-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
Sold for £1000
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 14644
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about full choke borings, additional 30-inch maker's barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, file cut ribs with crossbolt extensions, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, clipped fences, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof, right barrel wall thickness marginal, in its brassbound leather case with compartments for both pairs of barrels
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HAMMOND BROS.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1160 (5335)
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, backlocks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof, canvas case with Patstone label
Sold for £950
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "DOMINION" MODEL BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 21064
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and gold numberd top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock and replacement fore-end wood, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's hard plastic case
Sold for £1800
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JOSEPH CURRY
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4023
25-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, chipped at the toe, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Alexander Henry & Co. label
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W. RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8876
27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, together with a pair of interchangeable replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, carved fences, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with ebonite butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £1400
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W. RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10046
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, leather case
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 12093
30-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with leaves, 15-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker's oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1885 as a 12-bore chambered for the Kynoch brass case. It was subsequently converted to ejector by E. J. Churchill. The replacement barrels were fitted by the maker in 1977.
Sold for £7000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 22939
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, together with a pair of interchangeable 26-inch barrels by Boss & Co. with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, 13 3/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with maker's label, original barrels right wall thickness below the recommended minimum
The gun was fitted with replacement barrels by Boss & Co., numbered 9794, in 1978.
Sold for £5800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23492
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the additional interchangeable 30-inch chopper-lump barrels by another with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including horn butt plate, 6lb. 8oz. and 6lb. 13oz. with each respective set of barrels, nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1905 as the No.1 of a pair with the following lot. The replacement barrels are of the highest quality and were fitted in 1999.
Sold for £10000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23493
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1905 and that it is the No.2 gun to the previous lot.
Sold for £7500
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ARRIETA
A 12-BORE "GUNMARK VISCOUNT" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 33082
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and locks with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 14oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its canvas case
The gun appears little used.
Sold for £450
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GUNMARK
A 12-BORE "BLACK SABEL DELUXE" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. PG74343
27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £300
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