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271 WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 12207

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, doll's head extension, the rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with crab-knuckle fore-end and steel butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder re-proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
Lot: 271
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272 W. MILLS
A 16-BORE PINFIRE GUN

26 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, shoe lump breech, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving around woodland scenes and retaining some original hardening colour, the action engraved "Converted by C. Hamshaw, Grove Street, St. Mary's, Oxford", 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof
S58
Lot: 272
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273 MORTIMER
A 16-BORE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1346

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, sling eyes, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in its brassbound canvas covered case
S2

The specification of the gun indicates that it was built as a shot and ball gun for colonial use. The butt piece beneath the fore-end is stamped "J. & W. T.", possibly indicating that it was manufactured by J. & W. Tolley.

Sold for £800
Lot: 273
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274 B. EDWARDS
A 14-BORE PERCUSSION GUN

27 1/2-inch damascus barrels, non-rebounding back locks and hammers with scroll engraving around scenes of game in landscapes, engraved furniture, half length figured stock with 14 1/2-inch pull, black powder proof, rib lifting, loop reattached, ramrod missing
S2


Sold for £150
Lot: 274
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275 AYA
A 16-BORE NO.4 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 543557

28-inch barrels with 2 1/3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original finish, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2


Sold for £600
Lot: 275
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276 T. BLAND & SONS
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15798

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, locks and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, slightly cast on for the left shoulder, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Lot: 276
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277 ALEX HENRY
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8323

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock including 1/4-inch extension and perished recoil pad, 5lb. 15oz., bores marked, nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
S2


Sold for £380
Lot: 277
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278 HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30956

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, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with swept face, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, bores severely pitted, safety catch seized, in its maker's leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1927. The gun has not been used for many years and will require renovation before it is fit for use.

Sold for £5200
Lot: 278
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279 AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE
A BELGIAN 16-BORE SMEETS ENGRAVED SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 89533

27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original blued and bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, the trigger plate signed "R. Smeets", 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb., Belgian nitro proof, lightweight leather case with Fausti label
S2


Sold for £4000
Lot: 279
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280 WILLIAM EVANS
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13146

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension with off-set comb, 6lb., nitro proof, in its leather case
S2
Lot: 280
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281 A. ALLAN
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4705

27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with game scene decoration, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb., nitro proof; together with a 16-bore boxlock ejector gun, 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame and top lever with game scene engraving, 14-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof (2)
S2


Sold for £120
Lot: 281
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282 CHARLES H. MALEHAM
A 16-BORE SIDELOCK LEVER COCKING NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1695

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke boring, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof
S2


Sold for £800
Lot: 282
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283 CHARLES FRANCIS & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN

27-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/8-inch figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof
S2


The gun has been refurbished and sleeved to a very high standard.
Lot: 283
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284 CHARLES LANCASTER
A 20-BORE ASSISTED OPENING "COLONIAL QUALITY" BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7359

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the plain frame and top lever retaining some original hardening colour, 12 1/2-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof
S2

Please note that VAT @ 5% is payable on this lot.

Sold for £400
Lot: 284
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285 WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 20-BORE SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 11043

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving, 13 1/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 5oz., black powder proof
S2
Lot: 285
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286 AYA
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 267302

27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, 5lb. 8oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2


Sold for £80
Lot: 286
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287 CHARLES FRANCIS & SON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 83914

26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, top extension, sunken rib, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch extension, 5lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case
S2
Lot: 287
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288 COGSWELL & HARRISON
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 56770

27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 14oz., nitro proof, left ejector requires regulation, leather case
S2


Sold for £400
Lot: 288
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289 A. A. BROWN & SON
A FINE 20-BORE "SUPREME DELUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 79770

25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with Celtic strapwork around highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock with a fox and flighting duck, the left lock with grouse and a bird of prey, the action base with a snipe, retaining much of its original polished and colour-hardened finish, gold lined cocking indicators and gold washed lockwork, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 10oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
S2


The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1994. It was engraved by W. Marshall, an engraver based in Scotland, and that it was completed in July 1996. The gun appears relatively little used.

Sold for £12000
Lot: 289
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290 PIOTTI
A 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7783

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with fine scrollwork surrounded by ribbons and flowering roses, the maker's name signed on the action base, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including leather covered recoil pad, slightly cast-on for the left shoulder, 6lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, in its brassbound leather case
S2

The proof code indicates that the gun was built in 2003.
Lot: 290
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291 WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 20-BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 143378

26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock, 5lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in its maker's canvas case
S2
Lot: 291
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292 AYA
A 20-BORE NO.3 MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 271542

27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 5lb. 12oz., Spanish nitro proof
S2


Sold for £150
Lot: 292
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293 W. J. JEFFERY
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 39549

25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including 2-inch extension, 5lb. 5oz., nitro proof
S2
Lot: 293
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294 A. ILSLEY & CO.
A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1806

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores marked
S2
Lot: 294
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295 A FRENCH 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. SD101BB
29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, the rounded frame and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 4oz., French nitro proof, leather leg-of-mutton slip
S2


Sold for £3000
Lot: 295
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296 JOSEPH LANG
A .410 SINGLE BARREL BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8252, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE

26-inch octagonal to round barrel with partly matted top surface and 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with cheekpiece and steel butt plate, repair to the toe, 4lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Lot: 296
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297 COGSWELL & HARRISON
A .410 SINGLE BARREL FOLDING GUN, NO. 63268

28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, 14-inch stock, 3lb. 15oz., nitro proof, bore pitted; together with a Webley & Scott .410 bolt-action gun, no. 8125, 25 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber; and a Belgian .410 single barrel gun, no. 485, bore pitted (3)
S2


Sold for £130
Lot: 297
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298 WEBLEY & SCOTT
A SCARCE .410 "DE LUXE" MODEL BOLT-ACTION SPORTING GUN, NO. 60371

25 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, half length stock with semi pistol grip and chequered panels, 14 3/4-inch pull with maker's butt plate, 5lb. 4oz., nitro proof
S2


Sold for £110
Lot: 298
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299 WINCHESTER
A .410 SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK GUN, NO. 107768, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE

26-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, about 1/4 choke boring, plain frame with central hammer, 13 1/4-inch stock with chequered butt plate, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S2


Sold for £110
Lot: 299
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300 COGSWELL & HARRISON
A .410 FOLDING SINGLE BARREL GUN, NO. A2886

27 1/2-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the frame with side lever and central hammer, 14 1/2-inch stock, 4lb. 1oz., nitro proof
S2


Sold for £100
Lot: 300
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