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GEORGE H. DAW
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 684
the rounded frame, non-rebounding back lock, hammers and push-forward underlever with bold foliate scroll engraving, linked fore-end, 14-inch stock with heel and toe plates, broken and repaired at the hand
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Sold for £80
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A SCARCE PAIR OF 12-BORE 'B' QUALITY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14795/6
30-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, grouse bored with 1/2 choke and true cylinder borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, No.2 gun stock a replacement, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof, in their maker's leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1894 and the records state "choked in reverse". The guns have remained with the same family from new. The 'B' quality model is seldom seen and appears to differ from the Best quality gun, only in the absence of rose bouquets from the engraving pattern.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 21064/5
29-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, raised cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1915 as the No.1 and No.2 of a trio of guns with the notes "boss on tumbler axles".
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HENRY ATKIN
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 848 AND 892
No.1 gun with 28-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with 29-inch blacked damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks including leather-covered recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz. and 6lb. 15oz. respectively, nitro re-proof, No.2 gun bores lightly marked and dented, brassbound leather case with John Dickson & Son label
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HENRY ATKIN
AN INCOMPLETE TRIO OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3468, 3469 & 3599
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, No.1 gun with an interchangeable pair of 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, No.2 barrels out of proof and sold as stock and action only, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bold foliate scrollwork surrounding game scenes in the Kell style, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks cast-on for the left shoulder, No.1 and No.2 guns with replacements, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof (No.1 gun re-proofed), barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather triple gun case, together with a double oak and leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built as a pair in 1938 and that the No.3 gun was built to match in 1961. The interchangeable barrels for the No.1 gun are almost a perfect fit on the action of the No.2 gun and could easily be made to fit.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7014/5
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 14oz and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover, the lid with an engraved presentation inscription "From H. J. M., The Empress Eugenie to F. A. Ernest Mallet Vaughan, 1897"
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1897 and the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974 and 1975 respectively.
HJM The Empress Eugenie (1826-1920)
Born to Spanish nobility, Eugenie was the Empress of France from her marriage to Emperor Napoleon III until he was overthrown in 1870. After the fall of the Empire, she ws exiled to England with her husband and son. She held considerable influence and was close to the British and Russian Royal families. After the deaths of both her husband and son, she settled in Farnborough. During the First World War she donated her steam yacht "Thistle" to the Royal Navy and funded the Military Hospital at Farnborough Hill.
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PIOTTI
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 9342/3
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 and 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, the frame, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding rose bouquets, the trigger plates signed by the engraver "Granetti", retaining all of their original bright finish, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case with outer cover
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WILLIAM EVANS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15409 & 16158
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's case
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10276/7
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and patent gold numbered lift-up thumb levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured stocks, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in their lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the replacement barrels were fitted in 1974.
Sold for £2200
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FRANC SODIA
A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33412 & 33421
28 1/4-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 and 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings respectively, machined solid ribs with crossbolt extensions, the scroll back frames and top levers engraved with scenes of dogs and game surrounded by scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, the trigger guards engraved with the initials "CBV", 14 1/2-inch figured stocks with pistol grips and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their individual Brady canvas cases
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The guns were built in 1947 for Donald E. Jordan, FO, stationed at RAF Schwechat (Vienna) and appear virtually unused. The original order and maker's receipt, etc are included with the guns. It was not uncommon for British Officers stationed in Austria at the time to order guns from the Ferlach trade.
Sold for £1100
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CHARLES HELLIS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3192/3
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2, improved and full choke borings respectively, top extensions, the frames, dummy side plates and gold numbered top levers with scroll engraving and retaining much hardening colour overall, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, No.2 gun re-jointing recommended, in their leather case
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The guns appear to have been expertly refinished overall.
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WESTLEY RICHARDS - WITHDRAWN
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 15312/3
30-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll back frames and gold numbered patent top levers with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 7/8-inch figured stocks including rubber heel plates, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 583186
27 5/8-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13289
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving, patent single trigger, lined cocking indicators, 14-inch figured stock including ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, bores marked
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AYA
A 12-BORE NO.2 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 533327
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable lock and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof, left bore dented
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Sold for £380
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C. HELLIS & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR "MARKOVER" MODEL GUN, NO. 4078
26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with bold scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case with the gun's original invoice dated September 24th, 1937
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Sold for £750
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BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 88813
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 15 1/2-inch figured replacement stock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its Brady canvas case
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8871
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, in a brassbound oak and leather case with Boss & Co label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1951 and it appears relatively little used. The gun was sold second hand by Boss in 2002 and has been little used since.
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40538
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright cyanide hardened finish, gold lined cocking indicators, Holland & Holland patent single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was completed circa 1980 and it appears very little used.
Sold for £12000
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE NO.3 GRADE DOMINION BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 20630
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, backlock and gold numbered top lever with border engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, canvas case
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Sold for £600
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ARRIETA
A 12-BORE "GUNMARK SABEL 25" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24152
25-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £480
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GEO. BATE
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3174
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, sunken game rib and crossbolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name signed in gold, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with smooth horn heel plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its leather case
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Sold for £600
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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56872
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, fore-end tip missing
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Sold for £320
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6751
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, patent single trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case with later maker's label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1920 to make a trio with guns 6389 and 6390.
Sold for £7000
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 14087
30-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1891.
Sold for £4800
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JOHN WILKES
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 5529
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke boring, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with scenes of game in landscape, surrounded by fine scrollwork, the action base with a dog, the fences carved with fruiting vine, 14-inch well figured stock with chequered heel plate, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended
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UNION ARMERA
A SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. M215
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and hand detachable locks engraved with flowering scrolls and retaining traces of original hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 9oz.. Spanish nitro proof
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Sold for £320
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MIDLAND GUN CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 58226
28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame and locks and gold numbered top lever with game scene engraving surrounded by fine scrollwork, 15-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, in its leather case
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Sold for £780
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LONDON SPORTING PARK
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. C80
25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the rib engraved "Made under the direction of London Sporting Park Ltd, Hendon, London", the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, bores pitted, Brady canvas case
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P. ARRIZABALAGA
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13106, MADE FOR J. ROBERTS & SON
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, file-cut Churchill rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold line cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker's Brady canvas case
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Sold for £800
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