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F. BEESLEY A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NO. 1433/4 29 3/4-inch chopper-lump Whitworth steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, top extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the fences carved with acanthus leaves, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case S2 The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896. |
Sold for £7500
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
27 August 2018 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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