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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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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
23 August 2010 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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