Details of Lot 213
STEPHEN GRANT & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7859/60

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers (No.1 gun with Vickers steel chopper-lump replacement barrels), No.1 gun about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun, possibly shortened, about improved cylinder choke borings, the frames, locks and side levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, articulated front triggers, 15 1/2-inch well figured replacement stocks with semi pistol grips, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the guns were built 24th August 1912 for Kenneth Thorburn with 29-inch barrels. The replacement barrels to the No.1 gun were fitted in 1921.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
22 April 2020
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply