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BSA
A .177 "LIGHT" PATTERN UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, NO. L21637
17 1/4-inch barrel with adjustable sights and loading tap, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 4oz.
Sold for £120
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DAYSTATE
A .22 "AIRWOLF MVT" AIR RIFLE, NO. MVT2111
22-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, bolt with detachable rotary magazine, the half length thumbhole stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 8lb. 12oz., in its maker's carton with instructions, etc
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F. PIOTTI
A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5388 AND 6365
25 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file-cut ribs, the frames, locks and gold-numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, single triggers and non-automatic safety catches, 13 1/2-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leatherbound canvas case
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The guns were completed in 1971 and 1974 respectively.
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 43283/4
30-inch 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 bouquet and scroll engraving, traces of hardening colour (probably renewed), 15-inch highly figured stocks including 2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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JOHN POWELL
A PAIR OF 12-BORE CASBARD-ENGRAVED SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13974(30) AND 19945(31)
25 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extensions, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, hand-detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the trigger plates signed "Casbard", articulated front triggers and rolled edged trigger guards, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The guns were built on Spanish supplied barrelled actions, engraved and finished in the UK, a practice that has become more commonplace in recent years. The actions are stamped "Grulla" on the action flats, together with their associated Spanish marks.
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "CROWN" MODEL ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 57035 AND 57047
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 and 1/4 and full choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and top levers with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case, with certificates of origin
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1934 for Lord Ellesley and that they were converted to double trigger by the maker in 1936.
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Sold for £3000
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BOSS & CO.
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 4585 AND 5288
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the re-coloured frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their renewed hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked
The guns were re-stocked, re-finished and extensively refurbished by John Wilkes in the 1980s and have been little used since.
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Sold for £9000
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HENRY ATKIN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 1841/2
28-inch barrels, No.1 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke boring, No.2 gun with replacement 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, single triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
The No.2 gun was re-barrelled in 1999.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16073 AND 16073
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke and 1/4 and 1/4 choke borings respectively, the additional 30-inch barrels for the No.2 gun with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the No.1 gun retaining most of its original hardening colour, the No.2 gun retaining traces of original hardening colour, cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.2 gun with a leather cheek pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.1 gun barrel wall thickness marginal, No.2 gun barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's triple leather gun case
The maker confirms that a pair of guns numbered 16072 and 16073 were ordered by G. Ward on 10th June 1895. In 1903 and 1910 pairs of extra barrels were made and fitted for each gun. Purdey records indicate that by 1956 the pair had been split, gun no. 16072 having been purchased by Purdey and subsequently sold on. A replacement No.1 gun was then built, using one of the pairs of original barrels and was numbered 16073 so as not to cause confusion with the gun that Purdey had subsequently sold. The vendor's family is not sure how the second gun came to be built, but it is speculated that the original No.1 gun was stolen in the aftermath of World War II and that Purdey offered to replace it as they had unwittingly sold the original No.1 gun. Research in to the Purdey records is ongoing.
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ARRIETA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "CROWN SABEL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 34703/4
27-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 border engraving around a central King's crown, articulated front triggers, 16 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, 7lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof, leather case
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Sold for £800
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 13798/9
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by William Powell & Son, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, line cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., recent nitro re-proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case
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BOSS & CO.
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5727/8
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder, 1/4 and 1/4, 3/8 choke borings respectively, 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, single triggers, rolled edge trigger guards, 14-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14188/9
29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder, 1/2 and 1/4, 3/4 choke borings respectively, the No.2 gun barrels later replacements by the maker, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with bouquet and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb 10oz., nitro proof (No.1 gun black powder proof), bores pitted
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1892. The guns were originally ordered as non-ejector guns, although by this time ejectors had become standard. Consequently, although not fitted, the action and fore-end appear to be already machined to accept the additional parts required. This is confirmed by the note in the maker's records "provision for ejectors".
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A SCARCE PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (2-INCH) PREMIER QUALITY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7533/4
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much of their original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scroll, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight "VC" case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1961.
Sold for £5000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 18991
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, an additional pair of 28-inch barrels by another with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907 and that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974.
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Sold for £6000
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PIOTTI
A FINE 12-BORE PEDRETTI-ENGRAVED "MONACO" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, NO. A020, A TWO BARREL SET
29 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, file-cut flat rib, the additional 29 1/4-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill-style rib, the frame, pinless locks and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed scenes of game in realistic landscapes, the left lock with grouse, the right lock with teal, the action base with Marco Polo rams, the locks signed "G. S. Pedretti", the action tang engraved with a Lammergeier vulture highlighted in gold, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger, 16-inch highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The gun appears very little used. The vendor states that he has fired less than 750 cartridges through the gun from new. The proof marks indicate the date of manufacture to be 2008.
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JOHN WILKES
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15270
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever profusely engraved with bold foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game highlighted in gold, the left lock with a pheasant in flight, the right lock with a grouse, the action base with a Labrador and the trigger guard with a rabbit, the locks signed in gold and retaining all of its original hardening colour, Miller single trigger, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was originally ordered in 1987 and was completed in 1992 for an American client. The gun was never paid for or collected and it remained the last "new" gun that Wilkes built. It was on display for many years in the shop until Wilkes' closure in 2003. The gun remains new and unfired and is being sold on behalf of the Wilkes family.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL DE LUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40188
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork around detailed scenes of game in landscapes, the right lock engraved with grouse, the left lock with woodcock, the action base with a dog retrieving a pheasant, the trigger guard with snipe, fences carved with leaves and retaining most of its original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1972 and delivered in June 1976 and that the original cost of the gun was £2,050. The gun has been recently serviced by themselves.
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WILLIAM EVANS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 10299
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, canvas case
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WILLIAM POWELL
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14199
27-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 engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built as the No.2 of a pair for R. E. Hattersley in 1932. The guns are built on the Baker 'twelve-twenty' self-opening action.
Sold for £2800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 32450
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicator, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1935.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 36550
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much of its bright finish, line cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, brassbound leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1961.
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Sold for £9200
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 12524
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, top extension, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, raised cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 5oz., black powder proof, brassbound leather case with reproduction maker's label
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Sold for £1800
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7149
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, back locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, ejectors require regulation, canvas case with reproduction maker's label
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J. LANG
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 913
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Cogswell & Harrison label
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Sold for £800
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T. NEWTON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5013
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 13 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, bottom horn chipped, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and marked, re-jointing recommended
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE NO.2 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20848
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 16-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked and dented, chambers pitted, wall thickness below recommended minimum
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Sold for £750
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MERKEL
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 481160
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with cross-bolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving surrounding detailed woodland scenes, the left lock with working dogs, the right lock with a swooping eagle, signed "Knoth" and retaining most of its original bright finish, clipped fences and cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., German nitro proof
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GOROSABEL
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. PG108673
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, file-cut rib, the plain blacked frame with hand detachable locks and top lever with gold lined border decoration, the action base with the five ring Olympic motif, selective single trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and raised comb, including rubber recoil pad, beaver-tail fore-end, 7lb. 9oz.. Spanish nitro proof
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E. J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE "FIELD" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5197
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the re-coloured frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., recent nitro re-proof
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