Details of Lot 178
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A FINE MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER "TWELVE-TWENTY" MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17111/17318

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 3/8 choke borings respectively, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stocks with half-pistol grips, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1930/33. The guns are built on the Baker Patent action, no. 16778 of 1913.

Sold for £10500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply