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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE (3-INCH) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 110666
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof
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THOMAS WILD
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, NO. 9322
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut rib with crossbolt extension, the breech engraved with a pigeon, clipped fences, the frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £1400
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JOHN DICKSON AND SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7273/4
27-inch Vickers steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the No.2 gun with an additional pair of 27-inch Vickers steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the action bases signed in gold, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1/4-inch ebonite butt plates, the gold ovals engraved "ADC Scots Guards", 6lb, nitro proof, bores marked and barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound leather case, including compartment for the additional barrels
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1932 for Lt Col Archibald Douglas Crabbe.
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5392/3
No.1 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the No.2 gun with 29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extensions, the rounded frames, trigger plates and top levers with foliate scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case, No.2 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The maker confirms that the guns were delivered on 2 August 1902.
Sold for £7000
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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A MASSIVE 8-BORE SNIDER'S PATENT SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. 18514
39-inch damascus barrel, true cylinder boring, the frame, lock and breech with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the massive swing-out breech with maker's marks and stamped "Snider Patent and Newmark's Patent", half length stock with horn butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 13lb. 4oz., black powder proof
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G. W. WEBB
AN 8-BORE SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, NO. 3001
35 3/4-inch barrel with 3/4-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammer and rotary underlever with border engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 9lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
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A SCARCE PADDISON PATENT DUMMY TRY GUN
the non-functioning double barrel gun with 29 1/2-inch barrels, of 12-bore proportions, the fully articulated action with full adjustment for bend and cast and of nickel plated brass construction, the figured stock with further adjustment for length, height of comb and angle of toe, 6lb. 11oz.
The gun was a gunmaker's instructional aid for safe gun fitting in the shop.
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RALPH GRANT
AN 8-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 256589
32-inch barrels with 3 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, solid machined rib, the frame and top lever with scroll decoration, 14 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 10lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £1500
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CHARLES OSBORNE
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 50778
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined rib, the plain frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border decoration, 14 1/4-inch stock with rubber recoil pad, 7lb., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £125
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WILLIAM MOORE & GREY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2572
29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, machined flat top rib, the bolstered frame, rebounding bar locks and hammers with border engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 8lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof
S2
The specification of the gun could well be that of a live pigeon gun.
Sold for £1000
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5266
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted, worn overall, re-jointing recommended
S2
Sold for £190
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GALLYON
A .410 SNIDER'S PATENT SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, CONVERTED FROM A SPORTING RIFLE
27-inch barrel with 2-inch chamber, about true cylinder boring, rear sight with folding leaf, swing-open breech, hammer and lock with scroll engraving, half length stock with steel butt plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 1oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £650
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 28160
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving around scenes of dogs and game, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £160
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PARKER FIELD & SONS
A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 10561
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved "Parker Field & Sons, Gunmaker to Her Majesty", the re-coloured frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever retaining much of their renewed hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, in its oak and leather case
S58
Sold for £800
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PURDEY
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6385
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock including ribbed butt plate and detachable horn extension that converts it to a Prince of Wales grip, 6lb. 10oz., recent nitro re-proof
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built as a pinfire breechloader in 1862 and that it has subsequently been converted to centrefire.
Sold for £2000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 6715
28 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, in its maker's leather case
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E. PATON & SON
A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2622
30-inch replacement barrels by H. Clarke & Sons, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch replacement stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2
Sold for £450
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T. HEATH
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 15oz., black powder proof
S2
Please note that VAT @ 20% is payable on the hammer price.
Sold for £200
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HAMMOND BROTHERS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 2447
28-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., recent nitro re-proof, right bore marked
S2
Sold for £280
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H. E. AKRILL
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. H11663
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores pitted
S2
Sold for £170
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2988
28 1/2-inch damascus barrels, probably shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
S2
Sold for £700
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T. BRADBURY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3115
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £750
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5803
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including ebonite butt plate, 7lb., nitro re-proof, left wall thickness marginal
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JOSEPH LANG & SONS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5721
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., rejointing recommended, recent nitro re-proof, in a brassbound oak and leather case with Charles Lancaster label and lift-out tray
S2
Sold for £950
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MANTON & CO.
A FINE 28-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 5520, REPUTEDLY BUILT FOR THE MAHARAJAH OF JODHPORE
25-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full and extra full choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 4lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its canvas case, together with a further Brady leather case, etc
S2
The vendor states that he has owned the gun for over 30 years and that the gun was reputedly built for the Maharajah of Jodphore, the case lid is painted with his name. The replacement barrels are of best quality and were fitted in 1978 in the London trade. Apparently the original barrels were burst by the use of a ball round and the replacement barrels were fitted when the gun was returned to the UK.
Sold for £5000
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUNS, NOS. 11346 AND 12109
the No.1 gun with 28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the No.2 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the frames, non-rebounding bar locks and pinfire-type hammers with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stocks with steel butt plates, 6lb. 12oz., black powder re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
S2
The maker confirms that the No.1 gun was built in 1865 and the No.2 gun was built in 1869.
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 13266
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 7lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound canvas case
S2
Sold for £300
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FRED WILLIAMS
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 106044
29-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and top lever with border and scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, in a mahogany case
S2
Sold for £80
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J. SQUIRES
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 488
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £400
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PEDERSOLI
A 12-BORE REPRODUCTION PERCUSSION GUN, NO. 15237
28-inch barrel with machined rib, the hammer and locks with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, half length stock and steel plate, 14 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 11oz., Italian black powder proof
S2
Sold for £60
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