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BETTINSOLI
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER "DIAMOND" MODEL OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 194398
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about, interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the receiver with scroll decoration and gold game birds, pierced top lever, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's plastic case
The gun appears little used.
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NIKKO
A JAPANESE 5000 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER SKEET GUN, NO. K363492
27-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 8oz., nitro proof
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MIROKU
A JAPANESE 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER SKEET GUN, NO. 606236
26-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 5oz., nitro proof
Sold for £400
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 708
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, ventilated machined crossfire rib, the frame with border engraving and plain blacked finish, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and horn butt plate, 7lb. 11oz., Belgian nitro proof, bores marked, fore-end wood with repairs
The very low serial number indicates that the gun dates from the first year of production.
Sold for £600
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE B2G MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 8J3PW18270
29 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border engraving surrounding scenes of game and signed P. Lallemand, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its maker's case
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE B1 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 54570S75
27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb 3oz., nitro proof
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BROWNING
A 12-BORE B2 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. 33677S74
29 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined broad ventilated rib, the frame with border and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of game, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 7609
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, short rib with top extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stock, 6lb. 5oz., recent nitro re-proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1928 and that the gun was re-stocked and re-chambered by them in 2008 for the current owner. The gun has been maintained by the maker and no expense has been spared.
This gun is from the collection of Eric Clapton.
Sold for £30000
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BOSS & CO.
A SCARCE PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 7449/50
29-inch barrels, the No.1 with recent replacements by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, the No.2 with the original Whitworth steel with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, short ribs with top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured replacement stocks by the maker with half pistol grips, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927 and that the replacement barrels numbered 10308 were fitted in 2008. The guns were re-stocked at the same time for the current owner by the maker, and have been maintained by the maker with no expense spared.
These guns are from the collection of Eric Clapton.
Sold for £70000
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BOSS & CO.
A RARE PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. 6151/2
30-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, short ribs and extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with straight hands and recoil pads, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1912 and that the replacement barrels (numbered 10243/4) were fitted by themselves in 2005. The guns have been maintained by the maker in recent years with no expense spared.
The guns are from the collection of Eric Clapton.
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BOSS & CO.
A RARE 12-BORE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER PIGEON/TRAP GUN, NO. 7245
30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, full length machined broad ventilated rib with ivory bead and locking top extension, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, gold lined cocking indicators, left lock with trigger selector, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with straight hand, 7lb. 11oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1925 and that it was supplied for the North American market. Examples of Boss pigeon and competition guns are especially rare as are guns fitted with the selective version of their famed single trigger mechanism. The gun has been maintained by the maker and no expense has been spared.
This gun is from the collection of Eric Clapton.
Sold for £33000
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PERUGINI & VISINI
A PAIR OF 12-BORE KENNEDY GAME OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 2688/9
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, narrow matted ventilated rib, the frames, numbered top levers and detachable trigger blocks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, single triggers, adjustable fore reach, 15-inch highly figured stocks with straight hands, 7lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
The guns appear little used. Perugini & Visini are now perhaps best known as the manufacturing partner of the new Purdey "Sporter" over and under gun.
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE SO4 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. A03655B
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, mid extension, the frame and locks with border and scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 15 1/4-inch figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case
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F. N. BROWNING
A FINE 20-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 24580
28-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, matted narrow ventilated rib, the frame finely engraved with foliate scrollwork and rose bouquets against a matted ground, signed by the engraver J. M. Debius, selective single trigger, non-automatic safety catch, three-piece fore-end, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof
Sold for £4900
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P. BERETTA
A 20-BORE 687 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. E88518B
28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame with game scene and scroll decoration, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof
Sold for £800
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ALEX MARTIN
A 20-BORE CONTINENTAL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7032
30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, matted ventilated rib, mid extension, the frame, side plates and top lever with foliate scroll engraving surrounding scenes of woodcock, grouse and partridge amidst landscape scenes, signed by the engraver Bottega C Giovenelli Inc Dom Cortini, detachable trigger group, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The gun appears virtually unused.
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LUCIANO BOSIS
A FINE 20-BORE PARRAVICINI ENGRAVED "MICHELANGELO" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 385
29-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke boring, solid matted rib, the frame, pinless locks and top lever profusely engraved with scrolling foliage around scenes of partridges highlighted in gold, the trigger plate signed by the engraver and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock with straight hand including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The gun appears little used and was built as an exhibition piece for the 2004 Moscow show.
Sold for £30000
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