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ZEISS
A PAIR OF 10X40 T*P* VICTORY BINOCULARS
in their maker's box with guarantee cards, etc, new and unused
Sold for £550
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ZEISS
A PAIR OF 8X20 T* VICTORY MODEL BINOCULARS
in their maker's box with guarantee cards, etc, new and unused
Sold for £200
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ZEISS
A PAIR OF 10X25 BT* BINOCULARS
in their maker's box with guarantee cards, etc, new and unused
Sold for £200
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ZEISS
A 3-9X42 DIAVARI V TELESCOPIC SIGHT
fitted with reticule 7, in its maker's box with guarantee cards, etc, new and unused
Sold for £500
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A HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT RIFLE STOCK BLANK
Sold for £700
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JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A RARE GERMAN EDITION OF "THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUNS" BOOKLET, DATED 1905
together with an English edition, dated 1929, both in unissued condition
Sold for £200
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H. ROCHATTE
A FRENCH LEATHER GUN CASE
suitable for a small bore hammer gun or rifle, with compartment for 25 1/2-inch barrels
Sold for £200
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A .30 BARRELLED ACTION IN THE WHITE, NO. 77496
26-inch barrel, the Mauser 98 type receiver fitted with bolt, trigger, trigger plate and magazine box, suitable for building a rifle
Sold for £220
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ADAMS PATENT SMALL ARMS COMPANY
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN
the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, hammer retaining screws missing
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 15085
the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock including 1-inch extension
Sold for £350
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A RARE PATENT LIGHT GUN, NO. 10
28-inch steel barrels, the right barrel fitted with optical lens and provision for electrical contacts, the half length stock and wooden action with straight hand grip, 15-inch pull, the trigger guard engraved with maker's name and the legend "Patent Applied For", the ribbed butt plate concealing the battery compartment, 4lb. 6oz., bulbs and some electrical parts missing
James Purdey & Sons are unable to confirm how many light guns they built as shooting aids. However it is likely to have been very few. The first is known to have been built in 1929 for King George V during his convalescence from serious illness. Emitting a beam of light at the pull of the trigger the King could practice his aim and exercise his arm without having to go outdoors. The patent was further developed by Tom Purdey who took out a provisional patent in 1933. The example here has a very low number stamped on both the barrels and inside the fore-end and is also marked "Patent Applied For".
Sold for £2500
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND BODIED SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29751/2
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all their original hardening colour, the maker's name signed in gold, side clips, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their magnificent brassbound oak and leather presentation case with tools, accessories, etc
The maker confirms that the guns were completed in 1999 and that they are one of the first pairs of their newly introduced round body design. The guns appear virtually unused and retain all of their original finish.
Sold for £80000
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7913/4
No. 1 gun with 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No. 2 gun with 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's oak and leather case
Sold for £4500
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CHARLES LANCASTER
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE "C" GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 12894/13199
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings respectively, doll's head extensions, the recoloured frames and locks with fine scroll and border engraving and retaining all of their renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their leather case
Sold for £4000
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JOHN DICKSON & SON
A LIGHTWEIGHT PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7122/3
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the round bodies, trigger plates and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof, No.2 gun barrel wall thickness marginal, in their maker's leather case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927 and that the guns were re-proofed and fitted with replacement stocks in 1992 for the current owner.
Sold for £14000
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AYA
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NO.1 MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 282030/1
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/8 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, articulated front trigger, 14 /12-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 9oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores marked, in their maker's canvas motor case
The guns appear little used, having only been used for occasional grouse shooting.
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STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 6609/10
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder boring, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores marked, in their brassbound oak and leather case
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BOSS & CO.
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7268/7140
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, No.2 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, 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, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks with chequered butt plates, 6lb. 3oz. and 6lb. 5oz. respectively, nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather motor case, No.1 gun left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927 and 1925 respectively. The No.1 gun was originally built as a No.3 to the pair 7139/7140 and subsequently renumbered with the loss of the original No.1 gun.
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J. WOODWARD & SON
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5224/5
29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levers with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks with recoil pads, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, in their leather case
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WILLIAM EVANS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 10375/6
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with best foliate scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks including 1-inch extensions, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, leather case
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J. PURDEY & SONS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 14659/15978
28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with heavy scrollwork, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, No.4 a replacement, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, No.3 gun right bore pitted, in their maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1893 and 1897 as the No.3 and No.4 of a set. The makers also confirm that they fitted replacement 28-inch barrels to the guns in 1935 and a replacement stock in 1960.
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ALEX HENRY
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8155/8381
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, mid extension, the frames with border and fine scroll engraving, and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stocks, the gold ovals with presentation inscription, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, No.2 gun bores marked, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
The gold ovals record that the guns were presented to Francis Keir Balfour of Kindrogan by the tenants, employees, traders and friends connected with the estate, the first on reaching his majority in 1926, the second on his marriage in 1932.
Sold for £5000
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ARRIETA
A SET OF THREE SPANISH SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 19283/4/5
25-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, narrow Churchill ribs, the frames and hand detachable locks with bouquet and scroll engraving entwined with scrolling ribbons and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof, bores dented
Sold for £1950
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JOHN POWELL
A PAIR OF SPANISH 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. UA25491/2
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, mid extensions, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front triggers, lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, canvas case with James Purdey & Sons label, No. 1 gun ejectors defective
The guns were built in 1977 by Grulla and engraved and finished by John Powell in the UK.
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ARMAS GARBI
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 3658/9
27 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ribs, mid extensions, the frames and hand detachable locks with scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 3oz., Spanish nitro proof
Sold for £800
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ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI
A FINE 12-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 512
26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the maker's name signed in gold, the frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving, the trigger plate signed Goldani, the action base and lock plates engraved with fine realistic game scenes, the left lock with grouse in flight against a Highland background, the right lock with a gun dog retrieving pheasant amid a woodland scene, the action base with a dog retrieving woodcock, signed by the engraver, A. Galeazzi, retaining all of its bright cyanide-hardened finish, the maker's name and serial number signed in gold on the action flat, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's case with wallet containing the maker's guarantees, etc
The gun was completed in 1983 and appears relatively little used. It was one of the last guns built before the death of Mario Abbiatico in 1984.
Sold for £6200
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 23028
30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, lock and top lever with bold acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the fences carved with shell motifs, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 3/4-inch highly figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its original maker's case, with dust flap, together with its original bill of sale, receipt and further paperwork
The gun was built for the Rt Hon Richard Haldane and delivered on December 17th, 1904. It was given as a going away present on the 21st birthday of his friend's son, James Kemp. Mr Kemp went to Canada as a mining engineer and remained there for the rest of his life. During the First World War he was awarded the D.S.O. and M.C. The gun appears to have been little used in this time and only came to light in 1977 upon the death of his wife. The gun was sold at Sotheby's in London in 1981.
The gun remains little used and is in a remarkable condition for its age.
Rt Hon Richard Haldane
Born in Edinburgh in 1856 he was a well known and prominent Scottish politician, noted for forming the Territorial Army in 1907. A Liberal, he was elected to Parliament in 1885 as the Member for East Lothian. In 1895 he helped found the London School of Economics, and joined the Government in 1905 as Secretary of State for War. In 1911 he was granted the title Viscount Haldane and he was appointed Lord Chancellor the following year. He left Asquith's Coalition government in 1915. He was also a member of the Fabian Society and campaigned for the Labour Party in the 1923 General Election. In 1924 Haldane became Lord Chancellor in the Labour governement formed by Ramsay MacDonald and was also leader of the House of Lords. He was elected Chancellor of the University of St Andrews shortly before his sudden death at his home in Auchterarder on 19th August 1928.
Sold for £13000
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6042
29-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 and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicator, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1908.
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JOSEPH LANG & SON
A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13818
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb 8oz., nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
Sold for £5000
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F. BEESLEY
A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION QUALITY 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2837
29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with finely detailed prehistoric scenes within bold foliate scrollwork, the left lock engraved with a mammoth against a wooded landscape, the action base with a flying pterodactyl above a smoking volcano, the right lock engraved with a running deinonychus, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/4-inch highly figured exhibition grade stock with Prince of Wales grip, full length semi beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, in its ostrich-skin covered oak and leather presentation case containing a full complement of ivory-handled accessories, the engraved hallmarked silver case label continuing the prehistoric theme
The gun was completed in 2006 and appears virtually unused. The gun is engraved by Bill Sinclair and its construction utilises the talent of many of the finest gunmakers working in the trade today.
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