Holt & Company Auctioneers October 2000 by Holt's Auctioneers

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date: Thursday, 19th October 2000 at 2.00pm To be held at:

Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road London Telephone: 020 7414 5531 (available from 16th- 20th October) I

A PASS FOR ENTRY MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE PLEASE TELEPHONE: 020 7385 9558 FOR DETAILS

Tuesday, 17th October - 10.00am to 8.00pm Wednesday, 18th October- 9.00am to 5.30pm & Morning of the Sale - 9.00am to l.OOpm

Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Christopher Beaumont Alastair Phillips Administrator: Louise Blakebrough Front Cover Illustration: Lot 239 Inside Front Cover Illustration: Lot 17 Back Cover Illustration: Lot 265 Inside Back Cover Illustration: Lot 382 and Lot 384

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FORTHCOMING SALES Sporting Christmas Presents Thursday, 14th December 2000 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday 13th November 2000

Fine Modern & Antique Guns & Related Items Sale Thursday, 22nd February 2001 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 15th January 2001

Vintage Fishing Tackle, Edged Weapons, Modern & Antique Guns & Related Items Thursday, 19th April 2001 at 11.00am and 2.00pm Closing Date For Entries: Monday, 12th March 2001

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PAYMENT

A Buyers premium of 17.6% (VAT inclusive) is added to the Hammer price of all Lots. Buyers should make arrangements in advance of the Sale if they wish to pay by cheque. All major debit and credit cards accepted. There is a 2% fee for credit card payment.

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VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE How Much Is Yours Worth?

William Mills - A Fine Example of a 3in. Raised Pillar Trout Fly Reel Sold in our 19th April2000 Sale for Â£1,600.

We are now accepting items for December:

THE SPORTING CHRISTMAS SALE To be held on

Thursday, 14th December 2000 at 2.00pm At

The Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, LONDON

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 13th November 2000

For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 020 7385 9558

Collection Can be arranged

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

EDGED WEAPONS & MILITARIA How Much Are Yours Worth ?

A Late 19th Century (10 in.) Bronze Cannon made by G.F. Gossage, sold in our 24th August sale for Â£1,450.

We are now accepting items for December:

THE SPORTING CHRISTMAS SALE To be held on

Thursday, 14th December 2000 at 2.00pm At

The Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, LONDON

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 13th November 2000 For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 020 7385 9558

Collection Can be arranged

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS How Much Are Yours Worth ?

A Magnificent Trio of Fine 12 Bore Single Trigger Sidelever Ejectors by Boss & Co, sold in our 23rd February Sale for Â£55,000.

We are now accepting items for our Sale of

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS To be held on

Thursday, 22nd February 2001 at 2.00pm At

The Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, LONDON The Sale will include: Antique Pistols, Rifles, Modern Sporting Guns and Various Accessories

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 15th January 2001

For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 020 7385 9558

Collection Can be arranged

PERCUSSION MUSKET

A 10-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY ROBERT MARSHALL OF GATESHEAD, 36in. signed brown twist barrel, Binningham proofmarks, signed barlock engraved with scrollwork, figured half-stock with metal buttplate, wooden ramrod. £300-500 2.

A 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, SIGNED CHARLES OSBORNE, 28in. brown twist barrels, stepped barlocks engraved with game scenes (a little worn), pineapple finial, well-figured half-stock cracked and repaired at hand, metal buttplate, wooden ramrod with brass wom1 and tip, in a mahogany case with various accessories. £400-600

3. JOHN DICKSON & SON -A PAIR OF 16-BORE BROWN TWIST PERCUSSION RIFLE BARRELS,

6. J. WILKINSON & SON 12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 3050, 32in. brown twist barrel, London proofmarks, signed barlock engraved with scrollwork, well-figured half-stock with metal buttplate, pineapple finial , wooden ramrod with worm and brass tip. £80-120

A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLEBARRELLED FOWLING PIECE, 35in. barrel, barlock, highly-figured fruitwood half-stock, wooden ramrod with brass tip. £80-120

8. J. LANG, 22 COCKSPUR STREET, HAYMARKET, LONDON- A 4-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING PIECE, 38in. signed brown twist barrel, breech plug engraved with a flying duck, scroll engraved top tang, signed barlock engraved with scrollwork and game scenes, half-stocked with horn fore-end tip, steel mounts, pineapple finial, no provision for a ramrod. See illustration Below. £600-800

with three leaf sights up to 200 yards, retaining most of their original browning, plus the two barlocks (engraving very worn), in its maker's oak and leather brass-cornered case. £300-500

A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, SIGNED H. HART, serial no: 59516,28 3/4in. brown twist barrels, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, well-figured half-stock with metal buttplate, spurred triggerguard with elongated finial, wooden ramrod with brass worm and tip, in a mahogany case with various accessories. £600-800

5. ROBERT MARSHALL 10-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, no visible serial number, 34in. brown twist barrel with Birmingham proofmarks, octagonal breech, game engraved barlock, halfstocked with scroll triggerguard and iron buttplate, brass-tipped ramrod. £200-300

A .58 PERCUSSION 3-BAND MILITARY SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, 34in. sighted rifled barrel, stamped at breech 1864, barlock stamped with the U.S. eagle and 1864, fully-stocked with steel mounts, steel ramrod. The rifle is covered with congealed oil. Originally part of the Kynoch Collection. See illustration Below. £300-500

10. A .55 PERCUSSION MILITARY 3BAND CONTINENTAL RIFLE, 37 1/2in. two-stage sighted barrel with Liege proofmarks, octagonal breech, plain barlock stamped with the Austrian doubleheaded eagle and 860, fully-stocked, steel mounts, butt-cap stamped 1852, steel ramrod. Originally part of the Kynoch Collection. See lllustration Below. £200-300

11. A .451 PERCUSSION 3-BAND WHITWORTH TARGET RIFLE BY WHITWORTH RIFLE CO., MANCHESTER, 36in. browned signed 'Whitworth Patent' rifled barrel, flip-up rack and pinion rear sight, breech plug engraved with tiger's head, signed barlock engraved with scrollwork, sliding safety, fully-stocked with metal buttplate, chequered grip and fore-end, cracked by hand, missing ramrod. See illustration on page 8. £1000-1500

12. J. PURDEY .400 SINGLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION PARK RIFLE, serial no: 1147, 28in. brown twist octagonal sighted barrel, platinum plug, two platinum lines, signed barlock with sliding safety (worn and pitted), well-figured swan neck halfstock, fore-end cracked and repaired, set-trigger, wooden ramrod with brass tip . £300-500 13. J. PURDEY .500 SINGLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE, no visible serial number, 28 1!2in. signed brown twist octagonal sighted barrel, back-action lock with sliding safety catch, engraving worn , half-stocked, set-trigger, worn overall, replacement wooden ramrod. £200-300 14. J. PURDEY 12-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 1127, 29 3/4in. London proof brown twist barrels, platinum gas vents, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, figured walnut half-stock with metal buttplate, wooden ramrod with horn tip. £500-700 15. .577 3-BAND TOWER 1856 PERCUSSION MILITARY RIFLE, 39in. blacked sighted barrel, 6-groove rifling, barlock with Crown V.R. Tower 1856, fully-stocked, brass mounts stamped 224, iron ramrod. £300-500

16. JOSEPH HARKOM 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE, serial no: 522, 24in. brown twist signed 'Joseph Harkom, 32 Princes Street, Edinburgh', rifled barrels with four, scroll engraved with silver lines, leaf sights up to 300 yards, four groove rifling, breech plug engraved with a tiger's head retaining some original colour, barlocks engraved with rampant lion and tigers chasing their prey, surrounded with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, sliding safeties, well-figured half-stocked with chequered butt-cap, hinged butt-trap engraved with stag, weight 8lb. 5oz., in its maker's Moroccan leather lined fitted oak case with virtually fu ll accessories. See Colour Illustration page 25. £3000-5000

17. A FINE ROYAL PRESENTATION LATE 19TH CENTURY 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY CRAUSE OF HERZBERG, serial no: 1433, 31in. browned fine twist barrels , with broad concave game-rib and gold band at the breech, the breech plug numbered en-suite, with gold-inlaid bordering and retaining full original colour-hardening, deep set poignons relief engraved 'Crause Herzberg ' the rib finely engraved with a hound tracking, bolstered nipples deeply engraved with fern motifs, back-action locks , the hammers ornately carved and engraved with serpents and mythical sea-beasts, retaining much colourhardened finish , the signed lockplates finely engraved with scenes of roe and buck in flight, within woodland settings, the top-strap engraved with forestscenes of hound pursuing hare, a sunburst and the crest of a Knight of the Garter at the head (see insert illustration), ornately border-engraved bowed triggerguard with finely executed scenes of young deer foraging, pineapple finial atop rose and leaf pedestal, the fore-end tip decorated ensuite, half-stocked with highly-figured fruitwood, with numbered crosspin and numbered iron buttplate, carved floral border, with a vignette of hounds at rest at the heel, acanthus scrollwork, a sunburst and imaginary foliage and floral motifs, some original blued finish remaining, brass-tipped wooden ramrod with worm. The piece remains in remarkable condition with all the metalwork retaining much original finish. See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £1500-2000

18. A 10-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, SIGNED FLETCHER, 30in. brown twist barrel, blacked action lock, halfstocked, wooden ramrod with brass worm and tip. £100-150 19. ENFIELD PATTERN 3-BAND MILITARY PERCUSSION MUSKET, 39in. sighted barrel, lock stamped '1861 L.A. CS' with V.R. crown cypher, fully-stocked with brass fore-end tip, brass regulation mounts, 54in. overall with ramrod. £400-600 20. BULL (BEDFORD) 70-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION PARK RIFLE, no visible serial number, 30in. brown twist Birmingham proof barrel, scrollengraved barlock, figured walnut halfstock with metal buttplate, wooden ramrod. £300-500

PERCUSSION PISTOL

24. A FINE & RARE LARGE .577 DOUBLE-ACTION ADAMS PATENT 5-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no: 12200R, 8 l/2in. signed 'Deane Adams & Deane, Maker's to H.R.H. Prince Albert, 30 King William Street, London Bridge' sighted barrel retaining much original finis h, London proofmarks, frame retaining much original finis h signed 'Adams patent no: 12200R' and stamped '24', bronze triggerguard and buttplate, mottled cylinder stamped 12200R retaining traces of colourhardening, chequered wooden grip, lanyard ring, overall length 15 l/4in., unloaded weight 2lb. 2oz, in its green cloth lined fitted maker's oak case with accessories including spare cylinder, 24bore bullet mould, powder flask stamped 'short action'. See Colour Illustration page 26. The property of Michael Bell, the son of John Blakeborough Bell Esq. During his lifetime, John Bell collated one of the most comprehensive collections of percussion revolvers and was well regarded as one of the major authorities on the subject. An avid shooter as well as a collector, he held various positions within the shooting fraternity, including Vice President of the MuzzleLoaders Assocation of Great Britain, Vice President of the Historical Breech-Loading Small Arms Association and editor of the Black Powder Newsletter. He continued to compete at the hi ghest level throughout and was a regul ar prize winner.

£3000-5000 25. A 54-BORE BEAUMONT-ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION 5SHOT REVOLVER, serial no: B6398, Sin. octagonal signed "Wilson, 42 Westbar, Sheffield' sighted barrel, frame stamped LAC (London Armoury Company), blued cylinder stamped 22056 R, London proofmarks, chequered wooden grip, in its purple velvet-lined fitted oak case with various accessories. The pistol retaining virtually all original finish. See Colour Illustration page 25 . £ 1000-1500

26. A PAIR OF PERCUSSION (POSSIBLY CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS SIGNED REYNOLDS, 1 1/2in. turn-off barrels, Birmingham proofmarks, frames engraved with flags, concealed triggers, chequered rounded butts, 7in. overall. £300-400 27. A PERCUSSION NAVAL COAST GUARD BELT PISTOL, 6in. barrel, lock stamped " 1850 Tower VR Crown", fully-stocked bearing War Department stamp and retailer P. Swinburn & Son, captive ramrod, brass mounts, lanyard ring. £350-450 28. A PAIR OF 28-BORE SIDEHAMMER BOXLOCK PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOLS, signed 'North, Winchester' , 4in. signed octagonal sighted barrels, captive ratmods, frame engraved with scrollwork, sliding dog-catches, Birmingham proofmarks, chequered wood grips, in their velvet lined oak case with various accessories. The pistol retains some original finish. See Colour Illustration page 25. £600-800 29. A PAIR OF PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BELT HOLSTER PISTOLS SIGNED MANTON, LONDON, Sin. signed and sighted octagonal barrels, sidehammers, frames engraved with scrollwork, Birmingham proofmarks, chequered walnut grips, captive ramrods, oval escutcheons, in a mahogany fitted green baize case, I. Blissett label, various accessories. See Colour Illustration page 25. £1500-2000 30. A PAIR OF PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOLS BY MOORE, LONDON, 6 l/2in. octagonal barrels, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, fully stocked with horn tip fore-ends, captive ramrods, chequered grip, 12in. overall. £400-600

FLINTLOCK PISTOL

33. A FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED PAYTON OF SALOP, lOin. browned octagonal ban e! with Birmingham proofmarks, signed 'Salop', stepped signed lock, roller frizzen, sliding safety catch, fully-stocked with flat sided grip, shield escutcheon, pineapple fini al, mi ssing ramrod. See Illustration page 11. £200-300 34. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK MUFF PISTOLS, signed "Steadman of Godalming", 1 l/2in. turn-off barrels, engraved brass frames, sliding safeties, walnut bag-shaped butts, concealed trigger, 6in. overall. £600-800 35, A PAIR OF OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS SIGNED "H. NOCK, LONDON", 9in. round barrel with London proofmarks, brass mounts, fully-stocked, wooden ramrods with brass tips. £700-900

36. A BELGIAN MILITARY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9in. barrel, plain lock, full y-stocked, brass mounts, lanyard ring, 16in. overall ; together with another. (2) £400-600 37. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY S. NOCK, 1 112in. turn-off barrels, frames engraved with flags, concealed triggers, sliding top safeties, slab walnut butts, 6 l/2in. overall , in a wooden case. £600-800 38. A PAIR OF CANNON-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK TRAVEL LING PISTOLS, SIGNED GIBSON, LONDON, 2 1/2in. turn-off barrels, London proofmarks, wooden slab butts, 8in. overall. £400-600 39. A BRASS-FRAMED OVER AND UNDER TAP FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL, SIGNED TWIGG, 1 112in. turn-off barrels, numbered 1 & 2, signed frame engraved with flags and trophies, wooden replacement slab butt. £300-500

FLINTLOCK MUSKET

43. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE BY M ORTIMER & SON, ST JAMES STREET, 33in. brown twist barrel, signed lock engraved with grasses, roller frizzen, half-stocked, chequered grip and fore-end, steel mounts, pineapple fini al, wooden ramrod with brass worm and tip. See Illustration Below. £300-500 44. A FLINTLOCK BRASSBARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS, SIGNED WILSON, LONDON 16in. three stage brass barrel signed 'London', London proofmarks, signed lock (action faulty), fully-stocked with brass mounts, missing ramrod. £500-700 45. A FLINTLOCK RIFLED FOWLING PIECE, SIGNED THOMAS HARDING, 40in. round brown twist sighted barrel with fl at rib, 8 groove rifling, breech stamped RW with London proofmarks, (barrel possibly later), signed stepped lock, roller frizzen, take-down full stock, large bowed steel triggerguard with acorn finial, chequered grip, missing ramrod. See Illustration Left. £600-800

PINFIRE

48. A NICKEL-PLATED 6-SHOT PINFIRE BELGIAN REVOLVER, 4in. octagonal barrel, 9in. overall. £70-90 49. BAKER, (LONDON) 11-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER PINFIRE, serial no: 1746, 43in. brown twist barrels, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight lllb. £600-900

50. GEORGE T. COX 12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER PINFIRE, 30in. damascus barrel, London proofmarks, back-action engraved with pheasant and hounds, 13 112in. well-figured stock with steel heel and toe plates, horn tipped fore-end , weight 6Ib. £300-400 51.

A CASED NICKEL-PLATED MINIATURE PINFIRE PISTOL. £100-150

AIR WEAPONS

ACCESSORIES

54. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BALL RESERVOIR BOXLOCK AIR GUN, SIGNED 'SPENCER OF LYNN', 29 l/2in. turn-off rifled signed barrel, frame engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour-hardening, signed 'Spence' on the left-hand side, scrollbacked triggerguard retaining traces of original finish , 14 l/2in. figured stock with metal buttplate retaining some original finish , with its pump, key and spare ball reservoir. See Illustration Below. £300-500

56. A GOOD LEATHER LEG-0MUTTON CASE, with strap. £40-60 57. A SINGLE BRASS-CORNERED HAMMERGUN CASE, with a Cogswell & Harrison label, compartments for 30in. barrels. £60-80 58. A NICKEL-PLATED POWDER FLASK, 4 beads running down each side, design mark dated 16/4/1858. £200-300 59. A CANVAS AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with Charles Lancaster trade label, compartments for 30in. barrels. £50-70

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60. A DOUBLE BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, with Thomas Johnson trade label, compartments for 30in. barrels. £100-150 61. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, with compartments for 29in. barrels, with Henry Atkin trade label. £200-300 62. A TWO TIER BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE HAMMERGUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £200-300 63. A BRASS-CORNERED CANVAS AND LEATHER RIFLE CASE, with George Gibbs trade label , overall length 46 112in., damage to hinge; together with a canvas and leather rifle case, with John Rigby trade label, overall length 44in., missing interior. £100-150 64. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER RIFLE CASE, with oak interior, six accessory compartments, containing James Dixon .360 cartridge extractor and oil bottle, compartment for 28in. barrel. £200-300 65. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER APPROX. 250 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, JOHN BLANCH & SON LABEL, missing three partitions, retaining handle and straps. £100-150 66. COGSWELL & HARRISON BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER APPROX. 300 SIZE (UN-OPENED CASES) CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, two partitions, Cogswell & Harrison registered mark, burgundy colour cloth lined, retaining handle and straps, lock broken. £250-350

67. COGSWELL & HARRISON, BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER APPROX. 250 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, retaini ng handle and straps. £250-350 68. THOMAS CLOUGH & SON, KINGS LYNN -A BRASS-CORNERED APPROX. 250 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, retaining handle and straps. £200-300 69. CHARLES LANCASTER BRASSCORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, compartment for 31in. barrels. £100-150 70. A NEW LEATHER BRADY CASE, with compartments for two sets of 30in. barrels. £200-300

71. BOSS & CO -A GOOD BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £300-500 72. COGSWELL & HARRISON BRASSCORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, fitted for 31in. barrels. £50-70 73. WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels. £30-50 74. AN OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, relined, brass corners removed. £50-70 75. E.J. CHURCHILL LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, fitted for 25in. barrels. £100-150 76. A GOOD WESTLEY RICHARDS BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER BOUND OAK DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 3lin. barrels (would adapt to 32in.) £250-350

77. WILLIAM EVANS SINGLE CANVAS GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, missing straps. £30-50 78. CHARLES LANCASTER BRASSCORNERED OAK PERCUSSION GUNCASE, refitted for a harnmergun, with provision for 3lin. barrels. £150-250 79. A DOUBLE OAK & LEATHER BRASS-CORNERED HAMMERGUN CASE BY HUSSEY LTD, compartments for 30in. barrels (handle broken). £100-150 80. SCHMIDT & BENDER 6 X 42 TELESCOPIC SIGHT, fitted with quickly detachable mounts to fit Holland & Holland .240 'Apex' Mauser sporting rifle, serial no: 488. (SEE LOT 160) £300-500 81.

A BRASS AND STEEL McARTHUR & PRAIN GANNOCHY RAPID LOAD CARTRIDGE DISPENSER, drop down lid and fabric inner, with carrying straps for one hundred 12-bore cartridges. £250-350

82. A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, for a 20-bore, with James Woodward & Sons trade label, fitted for 28in. barrels. £70-90 83. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER TWO TIER PINFIRE GUN CASE, compartments for 32in. barrels, interior in poor condition. £200-300 84. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with Westley Richards trade label, compartment for 30in. barrels, (lid detached). £40-60 85. A BRASS-CORNERED DOUBLE LEATHER GUNCASE, with reinforced brass edges, with Cogswell & Harrison trade label, compartment for 28in. barrel. £150-250

86. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, no inte1ior. £200-300 87. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, with John Blanch & Son trade label, compartment for 30in. barrels, missing straps. £150-250 88. A SINGLE OAK AND CANVAS GUN CASE WITH JOHN DICKSON TRADE LABEL, compartment for 28in. barrels; together with another single canvas guncase with a Dickson trade label. (2) £60-80 89. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, with George Hinton trade label, compartment for 30 1/2in. barrels, missing handle. £70-90 90. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE PIGSKIN GUN CASE, compartment for 28in. barrels. £100-150 91. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, compartment for 28in. barrels, missing straps, damage to handle. £50-70 92. TWO CANVAS AND TWO WOODEN GUNCASES. (4) £20-30 93. A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, compartment for 29in. barrels; together with a canvas and leather single guncase, compartments for 26 3/4in. barrels. (2) £150-250 94. A GOOD BRASS-CORNERED SIZE 300 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with Army & Navy trade label. £300-500 95. A MULTI WALL-THICKNESS GAUGE, for 12, 16, 20, 28, .410. £250-350

96. A NICKEL-PLATED CHAMBER GAUGE, in a green box. £5-10 97. A NICKEL-PLATED COMBINATION WHISTLE/EXTRACTOR, 12-bore cartridge size. £70-90 98. TWO STAG HORN DOG WHISTLES. £30-50 99. A NICKEL-PLATED DOG WHISTLE. £30-50 100. A PEWTER DOG WHISTLE. £25-35 101. A MINIATURE NICKEL-PLATED WHISTLE. £5-10 102. AN UNUSUAL BRASS SHOT I POWDER MEASURE BY BRAZIER. £150-250 103. A NICKEL-PLATED ROUND OIL BOTTLE; together with a pair of 12-bore nickel-plated snap caps and a nickel-plated place finder in cartridge form. (3) £40-60 104. A DARK TAN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG BY PARSONS, size 100 in unused condition. £70-90 105. A LIGHT TAN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, Spanish made, size 75 , in maker's green cotton cover, in unused condition. £50-70 106. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, Spanish made, size 250, in unused condition. £200-300 107. A BIG BORE CLEANING ROD; together with six other cleaning rods. (7) £15-20

108. A GOOD BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with Edward Whistler label, size 200. £400-600 109. A SINGLE LEATHER GUNSLIP BY PARSONS, in unused condition. £70-90 110. A DOUBLE LEATHER GUNSLIP BY PARSONS, in unused condition. £150-250 111. TWO BOXES OF 24-BORE ELEY KYNOCH CARTRIDGE CASES, approx . 100 per box. (2) £20-30 112. NO LOT 113. JAMES PURDEY & SONS LTD BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, fitted for 27in. barrels (would adapt to 31in.), virtually new and unused. £300-500 114. A NEW LEATHER OAK LINED BRASS-CORNERED DOUBLE GUNCASE, with compartments for 29in. barrels. £150-200 115. TWO LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON CASES. (2) £20-30 116. A LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON CASE. £10-15. 117. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £100-150 118. JOSEPH LANG & SON - A SINGLE BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in barrels. £80-120

119. E.J. CHURCHILL 'THE V.C.' LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE MOTORCASE, fitted for 25in. barrels. (Please see Lots 368 and 369) £150-250 120. A LEATHER APPROX. 300 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with handle. £60-80

DISPLAY BOARD

134. AN ELEY 'SPORTING AND MILITARY CARTRIDGES' CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with rifle and shotgun cartridges, wads and number shot discs, all within a glass fronted wooden frame. £800-1200

121.

A LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON CASE. £10-15 122. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE PIGSKIN GUNCASE WITH STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG TRADE LABEL, compartment for 28in. barrels. £100-150 123. WILLIAM EVANS CANVAS AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG; size 75. £30-50 124. FIVE CANVAS GUNSLIPS. £10-15 125. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE WITH A WILLIAM EVANS LABEL, compartment for 32in. barrels, containing various accessories, a pair of W. Evans snapcaps, a brass chamber brush and a tin oil bottle. £150-200 126. A LIGHT TAN OVER AND UNDER GUNCASE, as new condition, with compartments for 30 l/2in. barrels. £50-70 127. FIFTEEN OVER AND UNDER RIBS. £30-50 128. COGSWELL & HARRISON - A GOOD BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £250-350

OBSOLETE CALIBRE

136. JOH. SPRINGER (ERBEN IN WIEN) .300 BOXLOCK DOUBLEBARRELLED NON-EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 8548, 26in. nitro new barrels in 1924 by Westley Richards (sn: 8991), three leaf sights up to 300 yards, llmm filed wide rib, action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, intercepting sears, clipped fences, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, cheekpiece, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a leather Westley Richards case with various accessories. See Colour Illustration page 26. £2000-3000 137. NO LOT 138. NO LOT 139. ARMY & NAVY .300 SIDELEVER SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 39950, 26in. octagonal barrel with two leaf sights up to 150 yards, border engraved action retaining much original colour, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight Sib. 8oz. See Colour Illustration page 31 £300-500

RIFLES

NB: The following lots 141 - 181 (inclusive) will require the buyer to produce a relevant British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged. 141. A SELF ASSEMBLY KENTUCKY RIFLE KIT BY JUKAR, serial no: 0014021 , 33 112in. octagonal barrel; together with an original broken stock complete with ornate patch box and German sil ver fittings. (2) £80-120 142. A PARKER HALE REPRODUCTION OF A .577 PERCUSSION 3-BAND 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE, serial no: 5986, 39in. black-powder only signed barrels, colour-hardened action, brass mounts, steel ramrod, weight 9lb. £400-600 143. A BRASS VERY'S PATENT FLARE PISTOL BY DYER & ROBSON OF GREENWICH, serial no: 8, London proofmarks, two piece wooden grip, with lanyard ring, in its original leather holster. £20-30 144. B.S.A..270 WIN BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 8L2393; together with a spare stock. £80-120 145. .308 BOLT-ACTION ' HUSSAR' SPORTING RIFLE BY PARKER HALE, serial no: U l45. £40-60

146. TRULOCK & HARRISS .440 CAL ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no: 11039, 28in. black-powder seven groove rifled banels with matt sight rib and open sights, percussion fe nces, Jones patent rotary underlever, rebounding backaction locks with best fine scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardened finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved colour-hardened pistolgripcap, cheekpiece, sling eyes, blued and engraved heel and toe plates, weight 8lb. 15oz. This rifle appears to be virtually unused. See Colour Illustration page 27 £2000-2500 147. ALEX HENRY & CO .303 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7329, 26in. nitro barrels signed ' Alex Henry & Co, makers to her late Majesty, 18 Frederick St, Edinburgh', part fi led raised rib, one leaf sight up to 200 yards, bolstered action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining virtually all original colour and finish , clipped fences, removable strikers, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, pistolgrip with horn cap, chequered grip, weight 9lb. 10oz. See Colour Illustration page 28. £2500-3500 148. DAVID LLOYD .244 MAGNUM BOLT MAGAZINE MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 163, 24 3/4in. nitro bane!, Mauser GEW '98 action, hinged floorplate, David Lloyd chamfered bolt-handle, the receiver mounted with a Hensoldt Wetzler 'Diasta 4 x 32' telescopic sight in David Lloyd low level mounts, 13in. pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece, monte-carlo comb and steel buttplate, weight 8lb. 12oz.; together with thirty-three rounds of H&H .244 ammunition. £600-800

149. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .240 (APEX) TAKE-DOWN BOLTMAGAZINE MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 1086, 23 1/4in. nitro barrel with block-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight with foldaway protector, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss 'Diatal-ZA 4 x 32' telescopic sight in quicklydetachable mounts, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with colour-hardened pistolgripcap (with trap), cheekpiece, sling eye, and rubber comb extension with 2 5/8in. wooden extension, in its lightweight canvas case and approx. 60 rounds of .240 ammunition. £600-800 150. A FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS .318 CAL DROP-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 18000, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels chambered for the Westley Richards .3 18 Accelerated Express round, raised sight rib, deeply carved with acanthus scroll work with open sights for 2, 3, 4, and 500 yards, block-mounted bead foresight with flip-up moonsight and foldaway protector, mounted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-Z 1,25-4x2L' telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, Westley Richards patent treble grip action, patent no: 1773 1 of 1897, use no: 3258, fully detachable locks with hinged bottom plate, Westley Richards patent ejectors, bolted automatic safety, carved fences, best bold scroll engraving overall, the bottom plate engraved with a rhino, the triggerplate with a tiger, retaining slight traces of original colourhardening, 14 l /2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with chequered sidepanels, engraved and colour hardened, pistolgrip cap (with trap), cheekpiece, sling swivels and 7/Sin. rubber recoil pad, weight 1llb. 5oz. (including telescopic sight), in a leather case. See Colour Illustration page 29. £ l 0000-14000

151. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .375 EXPRESS 'DOMINION' BACKACTION EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 30442, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight (missing moonsight and protector), border engraved action with bright finish, automatic safety, elongated topstrap, 15in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and chequered butt, weight 9lb. 14oz. See Colour Illustration page 31 . £7000-9000 152. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .465 NITRO EXPRESS 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 32022, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights, ramp-mounted bead foresight with flip-up moonsight, automatic safety, articulated chequered front trigger, border engraved action and lockplates, retaining some original colour-hardening, elongated top-strap, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheekpiece, sling swivels and 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. lloz., in its original leather case. See Colour Illustration page 30. £5000-7000 153. WILKINSONS, (PALL MALL, LONDON) .375 EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 55104, 2Sin. nitro chopperlump barrels, partially raised filed rib, two leaf sights up to 300 yards , bolstered action engraved with acanthus scroll (engraving worn), removable disc strikers, 14 1/2in. figured (restocked) pistolgrip stock with filed steel butt cap, weight 10lb. 4oz. See Colour Illustration £4000-6000 154. A .380 SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 105, 24in. octagonal barrels (pitted), action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. pistolgrip stock with metal buttplate, weight 4lb. Soz. £200-300

155. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .500/450 ROYAL SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR RIFLE, with a set of .375 H&H Mag barrels by the maker's, serial no: 19102, .450 Express 26in. nitro barrels with two leaf sights up to 300 yards; .375 H&H Magnum nitro barrels with two leaf sights up to 200 yards and a set of 25in. nitro 12-bore barrels by Henry Morris, 2 l/2in. chambers, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus scroll, gold cocking- indicators, removable disc strikers, 15in. wellfigured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 1Olb. 12oz. with .450 barrels; 12lb. with .375 barrels and 7lb. Soz. with the 12-bores; in a leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1906. See Colour Illustration page 31. £14000-1SOOO 156. R.B. RODDA & CO .400 EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 252, 24in. chopperlump nitro barrels, signed "R.B. Rodda & Co, 2 Wellesley Place, Calcutta for Cordite .450/400 3in. case", four leaf sights up to 500 yards, bolstered action engraved with a bear on the left-hand side and a leopard on the right, 14 112in. wellfigured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. lloz. £4000-6000 157. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 9.3 X 74MM ROTARY UNDERLEVER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 16110, 25 1/2in. converted nitro chopperlump barrels made from Sir Joseph Whitworth 's fluid pressed steel, mounted with a Zeiss scope, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining virtually all colour hardening (recoloured), clipped fences, bolted safety, removable disc strikers, bostered action, 14 112in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, weight Sib. 12oz., in its maker 's velvet lined leather case. £7000-9000

158. J.P. SAUER & SOHN 16 BORE X 8x57 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no: 9150S1 , 23in. nitro barrels mounted with a Diavari 1.5 - 6 X telescopic sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, scalloped action engraved with deer surrounded by woodland scenes, horn triggerguard, 14 1/2in. wellfigured pistolgrip stock, weight Sib. £600-SOO 159. A REPRODUCTION .577 TWOBAND SMOOTH BORE PERCUSSION ENFIELD 1861 CARBINE BY PARKER HALE, serial no: Sl077, 24in. black-powder on ly barrel, colour-hardened action, brass mounts. £100-150 160. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .240 'APEX' MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 4SS, 21 112in. nitro barrel with block-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight with fold away protector, matt-top two stage receiver-ring, the receiver mounted with a Voigtlander telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 14in. pistolgrip stock with recoil block, colour hardened pistolgrip cap (with trap), sling eyes, cheekpiece and buttplate, weight Sib. 2 112oz. (including scope), in its full length canvas case with leather scope pouch. £1200-1600 161. .44 W.C.F. WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER-ACTION SADDLE CARBINE, serial no: 753712, 20in. round Birmingham proof barrel, graduated sights, plain frame with saddle ring, l3in. stock. £150-200 162. .44 W.C.F. WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER-ACTION SADDLE CARBINE, serial no: 31S307, 20in. round barrel retaining much finish, blued frame, l3in. stock. £150-200

163. 52-BORE MARTINI MILITARY PRESENTATION 2-BAND RIFLE, serial no: 411, 33in. sighted barrel, blacked action, stock with silver plaque "Presented to Staff Sergt W. Jerram by the Officer's Robin Hood Rifles, 21st Dec 1880". £60-80 164. A .303 CAL LEE-SPEED SPORTERISED MILITARY SERVICE RIFLE, serial no: 2141 , 26in. nitro barrel, 14in. pistolgrip stock. £150-250 165. MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 9.3MM 'MODEL 1910' BOLT MAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE BY STEYR, serial no: 6678, 23 1/2in. nitro barrel, rotary magazine, matt-top receiver ring , barrel mounted with open sights and rampmounted bead foresight, hand mounted with a sprung peep-sight, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece, sling swivels and iron buttplate (with trap). £250-350 166. SAVAGE 'MODEL 24'.223 REM I 12BORE OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION HAMMERGUN I RIFLE, serial no: F097511, 24in barrels with open sights, the breech-end mounted with a W.T.C. 11 telescopic sight, 14 114in. composite pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. extension, weight Sib. 15oz. £80-120 167. JOHN RIGBY & CO .360 EXPRESS ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no: 14698, 27 1/4in. nitro rifled barrel by W.J. Jeffrey & Co, 3 leaf sight up to 300 yards , breech stamped '. 360 2 1/4 case 30 grains cordite 300 grain bullet' , back-action lock engraved with fine scrollwork, top tang engraved with tight scrollwork, 14in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. horn butt cap, weight 7lb. 10oz. See Illustration £600-800

168. ALEX HENRY .400 ROTARY UNDERLEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no: 3077, 28in. black-powder only damascus rifled barrels, (rifling good, some external rusting on barrel), 12mrn filed rib signed 'Alex Henry, 12 South St Andrew St, Edinburgh, Patent no: 2274', one leaf sight, back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, sliding safeties, percussion fences , cutaway flats , fences covered with congealed oil, retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with chequered buttcap, pistolgrip-cap with concealed hinged trap engraved with scrollwork, weight 91b. See Illustration. £800-1200 169. T. BLAND & SON 14-BORE HARPOON HAMMERGUN, serial no: 17855, 21 in. nitro barrel, 2 I /2in. chamber, retaining its steel harpoon , rebounding barlock retaining much original colour-hardening, 13 l/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, hole through stock for rope, weight 10lb. 14oz. £600-800

170. ROY MARTIN GUNSMITHS - A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 30106 BOLTACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 8, 24in. nitro barrels with telescopic sight mounts, highly-figured threequarter stock with 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, horn fore-end, horn pistolgrip cap, weight Sib. 7oz. £800-1200 171. A .275 RIGBY MAUSER BOLTACTION RIFLE, serial no: 5500, mounted with a Bushnell Scopechief IV 3x 9x telescopic sight, in its full-length canvas case with accessories £700- 900 172. A REPRODUCTION ENFIELD PATTERN 2-BAND MILITARY MUSKET, 24in. sighted barrel, Belgian proofmarks, 40in. overall. £200-300 173. J. JANSSEN WESEL 16 BORE X 9.3x72 NON-EJECTOR PUSHFOWARD UNDERLEVER DRILLING, serial no: 3212, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, action engraved with running deer, side safety, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather !eg-o-mutton case. £300-500

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Lot167

174. JOHN RIGBY & CO .22 (CONVERTED FROM .250 ROOK RIFLE) SINGLE-BARRELED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 66349, 26in. nitro octagonal barrel with insert, 3 leaf sights up to 150 yards, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, metal buttplate and engraved pistolgrip-cap, retaining much original finish, weight Sib. lOoz., in its maker's canvas case with a Burris telescopic sight. See Colour Illustration. page 26 £800-1200 175. I. HOLLIS & SONS .22 HORNET MARTINI-ACTION FALLINGBLOCK ROOK RIFLE, serial no: R561 , 26 118in nitro reproved barrel with open sights and matt sight rib, action with blued and chequered finish, mounted with a Certar G.P. Goerz telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, 14 3/4in . pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, sling-eyes and 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. Soz. £400-600 176. MIDLAND GUN CO. LTD., 6.5 X SS MM BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 37421, 22in. nitro barrel, hinged floorplate with relief engraving, recoil block, receiver mounted with telescopic sight mount slides, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and buttplate, weight 71b. 4oz. The rifle appears to be virtually unused. £80-120 177. CHURCHILL .308 BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 739 13, 2 1 5/8in. nitro barrel with open sights, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 15oz. The rifle appears to be virtually unused. £60-80

178. CHURCHILL 7 X 57 CAL BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 77893, 22 l/8in. nitro barrel, the receiver with telescopic sight mounts, hinged floorplate, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, monte-carlo comb, sling swivels and l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz. £70-90

STOCK, ACTION AND FORE-END

NB: The following lots 182 to End of Sale (inclusive) will require the buyer to produce a British Shotgun Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged. 182. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W.R. PAPE 10BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7547, rebounding barlocks engraved with fine rose and scroll, 14 112in. semi-pistolgrip stock. £250-350 183. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W. RICHARDS 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1107, action engraved with fi ne rose and scroll, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 1in. two-part rubber recoil pad, No: 2 of a pair. £ ] 00-150 184. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY THOMAS JOHNSON, serial no: 2057, No: 1 of a pair, left hand opening toplever, rebounding back-action locks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, Purdey's patent bolt, 15in. wellfigured stock including 3/4in. ebonite extension, replacement comb. £50-70

185. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A J, GRAHAM & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6049, action engraved with bold acanthus retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock (pinned at head), in its canvas case. £100-150 186. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 20-BORE 'CLIMAX SAFETY HAMMERLESS' BACK-ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7094, dipped edge lockplates with border engraving, 14 l/2in. replacement stock including buttplate, in a canvas case with Holland & Holland trade label (damaged). The gun was completed circa 1883 £ 100-150 187. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY MIDLAND GUN COMPANY, serial no : 85450, rebounding sidelocks with game engravi ng and scrollwork, retaining very slight traces of colourhardening, 14 114in. semi-pistolgri p stock including buttplate (left-hand underhorn cracked). £50-70 188. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY ARMSTRONG & CO., serial no : 43751, best bold scroll engraving with brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock including buttplate. £300-500 189. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY A. ALLAN, no visible serial number, treble-grip action with scroll engraving, 15in. well-figured stock with recessed chequered side panels, teardrops and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad. £80-120

190. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JAMES PURDEY & SONS 20-BORE 'D QUALITY' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 13759, Anson & Deeley action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension. See Illustration. £500-700 191. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE TRANSITIONAL BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR BY T .WOODWARD, serial no: 7539, Thomas Woodward patent hammerless action, patent 2344 of 1882, use number 151 , plain brushed finish, offset toplever, 14 3/8in. figured stock, insert repair to fore-end (re-chequered) £80-120 192. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JOHN EMME 12BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1996, backaction engraved with scrollwork, sprung loaded strikers, 14in. well-figured stock. £30-50 193. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER PIGEON GUN BY MIDLAND GUN CO, serial no: 69504, treble-grip action-body with 'solid bar', side-clips, rebounding sidelocks, bold scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 l/4in. highlyfigured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate. £300-500 194. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF 16-BORE I 6MM DRILLING BY KLESZCZEWSKI, BERLIN, serial no: 1261 , rebounding back-action locks, percussion fences, underlever opening, toplever activating open-sight percussion fences, action and lockplates deeply carved with scenes of hound, fox and deer in wooded landscapes, on a matt ground, 13in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece, sling swivels, ammunition trap and buttplate (damaged at heel). £100-150

195. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A BOSS & CO. 10BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1924, backaction locks engraved with scrollwork, 13 3/4in. well-figured stock with metal buttplate. £250-350 196. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A COGSWELL & HARRISON 16-BORE 'THE VICTOR HAMMERLESS' BACKACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 13340, back-action engraved with rose and scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14in. well -figured stock, no: 2 of a pair. £150-250 197. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE BACKACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no: 8219, patent action and lockplates with best fine scroll engraving and brushed bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock (left-hand underhorn damaged) , including buttplate. £150-250 198. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR BY JOSEPH LANG & SON, serial no: 15594, action with some scrollwork and blued fin ish, nonselective single-tri gger, 14 1/2in. stock, in a leather case. £200-300 199. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY WILLIAM POWELL & SON, serial no: 9442, Anson & Deeley patent treble-grip action with best bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 114in. well-figured stock with chequered side panels, teardrops and 5/8in. wooden extension. £50-70

200. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WATSON BROS. 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 23989, treble-grip action with bold scroll engraving and retaining very slight traces of original finish, 14 l/4in. figured replacement stock. £150-250 201. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN BY STEPHEN GRANT, serial no: 4331, rebounding back-action locks, percussion fences, best fine scroll engraving, Grant & Hodges patent action, use no: 788, 14in. highly-figured stock with leather cheek-pad in sert, with heel and toe plates. £150-250 202. A BOX CONTAINING A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED GUN PARTS. £50-70 203. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A C .GOLDEN'S PATENT 12-BORE PUSHFORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1104, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock with metal buttplate. £50-70 204. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY W.J. JEFFERY, serial no: 18330, percussion fences , rebounding barlocks, border engraved, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock. £40-60 205. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AN ADAMS & CO. 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial number: 13140, percussion fences, rebounding barlocks, fine scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock, oval on comb of stock. £30-50

206. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A .410 DOUBLEBARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY AKRILL OF BEVERLEY, no visible serial number, plain action with back action locks and 14 l/2in. figured stock. £40-60

HAMMER GUN

208. JOHN RIGBY & CO 12-BORE NEEDHAM PATENT SELF HALFCOCKING SIDELEVER BAR-INWOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 12974, 30in. black-powder only damascus barrels, 2 112in. chambers, inverted choke and true cyl, permanently attached fore-end, bell fences , non-rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, forward facing sidelever simultaneously half-cocking the hammers and opening the barrels, best bold scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock including steel buttplate, weight 61b. 5oz. £250-350 209. P. KNIGHT 12-BORE (3IN.) TOPLEVER HAMMER PIGEON GUN, serial no: 695, 30in. nitro barrels (some pitting), with lOmm filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full and 3/4 choke, percussion fences , side-clips, rebounding sidelocks with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 1Ooz. £250-350 210. G.E. LEWIS 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 16309, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and extra full choke, rebounding sidelocks with scrollwork, brushed bright and re-blued finish, 15 l/4in. replacement stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz. £250-350

211. AN ENGLISH MADE 12-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3990, 28in. nitro new barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences , 14 1/2in. wellfigured stock with heel and toe plates, fixed sliding fore-end patent no: 292, weight 61b. 12oz., in a canvas case. £250-350 212. CHARLES MALEHAM 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1556, 30in. black-powder reproved damascus barrels, (left-hand barrel thickness below recommended minimum) , 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, W.M. Scott patent action, patent no: 2572, use no: 10032, percussion fences , broad strikers, rebounding sidelocks with carved " C" scroll hammers, fine scroll engraving overall, 14in. well-figured stock with teardrops, Scott patent foreend release, weight 71b. 2oz. £400-600 213. TRULOCK BROS. 12-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 312, 30in. black-powder only damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, rebounding rounded sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured stock with metal buttplate, weight 7lb. £300-400 214. W.J. JEFFREY 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5271, 30in. black-powder only reproved damascus barrels (some pitting at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, percussion fences , rebounding backaction locks with best scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6Ib. 13oz. £250-350

215. W.H. POLLARD 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7070, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (some pitting), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, scroll-engraved rebounding sidelocks retaining slight traces of original finish, 14in. stock (chequering refreshed and cracked at hand), weight 6Ib. 13oz. £250-350 216. A LATE T.WILD 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 18508, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, border engraved action, brushed bright and re-blued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stock (re-chequered and possibly cracked and repaired at hand) including buttplate, weight 6lb. 15oz. £150-200 217. A JEFFRIES PATENT 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY GEORGE JEFFRIES, no visible serial number, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, Jeffries patent quadruple-grip action with carved, serpentine percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, full fine scroll engraving overall, the quadruple lump barrels with side bolsters and attached push-forward fore-end with horn tip, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock (with setting cracks at hand), horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 6lb. 6 1/2oz. £800-1200 218. JOSEPH LANG 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3473, 30in. damascus barrels, J. Lang patent rotating single-bolt snap action, patent no: 1785 of 18th June 1867, side-mounted articulated latch engaging a rear bite on single barrel lump, percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, with best fine scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including buttplate, weight 6Ib. 3oz. Proof Exemption - sold as unsuitable for use. £500-600

219. F.H. HOLMES 12-BORE POWELL'S PATENT LIFT-UP TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4S14, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks border engraved, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with metal buttplate, weight 7lb. £800-1200 220. J. MACNAUGHTON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 365, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, percussion fences , rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best fine scroll engraving retaining some original colour-hardening, Macnaughton patent action no: 324 of 1870, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock (refreshed) with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. l4oz. See Colour Illustration page 44. £1200-1600 221. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: Sl71, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, rebounding back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, rounded action inscribed "Charles Lancaster 's Patent", sprung loaded strikers, 15in. highly figured stock including 112in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. See Colour Illustration page 44. £800-1200 222. T. STENSBY & CO. 12-BORE (3IN.) TOPLEVER HAMMER PIGEONGUN, serial no: K1449, 32in. nitro reproved barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action-body with 'solid bar' , side-clips, rebounding sidelocks, best scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish , 14 1/4in. highly-figured semipistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 12oz. £S00-700

223. T. STENSBY 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: H366, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, percussion fences , rebounding sidelocks with scrollwork, brushed bright and reblued finish , 14in. figured stock including buttplate (chequering refreshed), weight 6lb. 5oz. £1S0-2SO 224. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8S7S, 30in. black-powder only damascus barrels (pitted at muzzle) , 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, percussion fences engraved with ferns , rebounding backaction locks with dolphin hammers , best fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. stock (broken through hand) including buttplate, weight 7lb. £400-600 225. ALEX HENRY 12-BORE UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 14S5, 30in. bold damascus barrels, percussion fences , rebounding back-action locks, broad strikers, patented push-forward underlever, the lever spooning the triggerguard with circular section overlapping the guard as a grip, best scroll engraving, 13 3/4in. figured stock with heel and toe plates. Proof exemption - sold as unsuitable for use. £250-3SO 226. JOHN BLISSETT & SON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1108, 30in. nitro dam ascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock with metal buttplate, weight 6lb. lloz. £500-700

227. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE TOPLEVER WILDFOWL I PIGEON HAMMERGUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, serial no: 3481, completed in 1896, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, second set: 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, both with !!mm raised filed ribs, Anson push rod fore-ends, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fme scrollwork, retaining traces of colour, clipped fences, percussion fences, signed "William Evans from Purdeys", 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 10oz. (30in. barrels), 71b. 3oz. (28in. barrels), in its maker's leather case. See Colour illustration page 32. £3000-3SOO 228. A. DAVIDSON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 382, 29in. nitro ban·els, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. £100-150

SMALL-BORE HAMMERGUNS

232. A. MARTIN (ABERDEEN & GLASGOW) .410 TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 38S39, 28in. nitro barrels (some pitting), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl in both, rebounding bacldocks with border engraving, 14 3/8in. stock including buttplate, weight Sib. 3oz. £200-300 233. ALLAN 20-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED SNIDER CONVERSION HAMMER GUN, no visible serial number, 30in. black-powder only two stage octagonal to round barrel, non-rebounding sidelock engraved with a deer amid scrollwork, brushed bright and re-blacked finish overall, spurred triggerguard with pineapple finial, halfstocked, missing ramrod, 14 1/2in. stock including iron buttplate, weight Sib. £60-80

234. J.F. SMYTHE .410 TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1600, 27 l/4in. black-powder only barrels, rebounding back-action locks with border engraving and nickel-plated finish overall, 14 1/4in. highly-figured serni-pistolgrip stock with small ivorine plaque insert (blank), weight 4lb. 7oz. (top and flats of action and with cosmetic forge marks). See Colour lllustration page 36. £400-600 235. J. LANG .410 SIDELEVER (CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE) HAMMERGUN, serial no: ll077, 27in. octagonal nitro barrel, 2 1/2in. chambers, leaf sights up to 150 yards, plain action, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock (loose at head), weight 41b. lOoz. £200-300 236. E.M. REILLY & CO. 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 34598, 28 l/4in. reproved nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true and 112 choke, scroll engraved action retaining traces of original colour, rebounding locks, 15 l/4in. figured stock including 1 l/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. £250-350

237. JAMES B. WARRILOW 24-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN WITH EXTRA SET OF 20-BORE BARRELS, serial no: 10030, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, bored approx. imp cyl ahd 1/4 choke, additional 20-bore 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, rebounding barlocks engraved with pheasants and scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 41b 12oz. £500-700 238. C.G. BONEHILL 28-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 24in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, 14in. figured serni-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 41b. 13oz. See lllustration £500-700 239. MANTON & CO. (LONDON) 16BORE TOPLEVER LIEGE MADE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7525, 30in. nitro brown twist baHels, maker's name in gold on rib, two ivorine bead sights, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, back-action locks carved with leafwork on a matt background, four vignettes of roe deer and stags with a gold border, retracting fuing pins, permanently attached fore-end, 14in. figured stock with steel buttcap, elongated triggerguard carved with acanthus scroll, bow with a vignette of a deer, gold surround, sling mounts, weight 6Ib. 6oz. See Front Cover lllustration. £1800-2200

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240. A RARE J.WOODWARD 16-BORE ' THE AUTOMATIC ' SELFCOCKING BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3553, 26 l/4in. rebrowned damascus barrels (shortened), utilising Woodward's 'The Automatic' patent no: 110, push-forward underlever simultaneously opening the barrels and cocking the hammers, faceted rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, triggerplate mounted sliding safety bolt, best fine scroll engraving overall , 14 3/8in. highlyfigured stock with engraved iron butt plate, weight Sib. 12oz., sold with proof exemption certificate, unsuitable for use. The gun was completed in 1877. See Illustration. £ 1500-2000 241. A BELGIAN MADE DOUBLEBARRELLED .410 SIDELEVER HAMM ER GUN, serial no: 5692, 28in. ni tro barrels, colour hardened action, 14 l/4in. stock, weight 4lb. 8oz. £80-120 242. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 20-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, converted from a rifle calibre, serial no: 11308, 26in. nitro reproved barrels with 9mm rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, elongated top-strap, border engraving, 14 l/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece and buttplate, weight 7lb. 13oz. £300-500 243. JAMES PURDEY 20-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 638, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels by another, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, barlocks engraved with scrollwork signed 'J. Purdey converted by H.Holland', bowed triggerguard, welded extended top tang, 13 3/4in. highly-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 3oz. £300-500

244. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS .410 SIDELEVER (CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE) SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4085, 28in. two-stage nitro barrel , octagonal breech, rebounding backaction engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with metal buttplate, weight 4lb. 7oz. £300-500

245. JOHN RIGBY & CO.. 410 (CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE) SIDELEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 14144, 24in. nitro barrel signed Jn. Rigby & Co, 72 St James Street, London & at Dublin ', octagonal breech, signed action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, pistolgrip with horn tip, steel buttplate, weight 4lb. 8oz. See Colour Illustration page 31. £300-500

246. STEPHEN GRANT 16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2851, 28in. black-powder only pitted barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding back-action locks engraved with scrollwork, plates stamped "E.C. Hodges Patent", 13 l/2in. well-figured stock with metal buttplate. See Illustration page 50 £80-120

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249. W. & C. SCOTT 10-BORE 'THE PREMIER QUALITY' BACKACTION NON-EJECTOR GUN, serial no: 41108, 32 l/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, W & C Scott ' patent Triplex Lever Grip' action, utilising Scott & Baker barrel-cocking action, patent no: 761 of 1878, use number 2413, patent gas vents (U. S. pat no: 2526 of 19th Sept 1882) and patent crystal cockingindicators, patent block safety and foreend release catch, the lockplates and action finely engraved with scenes of wildfowl in marshland settings, the triggerguard and underside with scenes of Heron, the whole surrounded by fine scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, 13 1/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, (cracked at hand) weight 91b. 4oz. See Colour Illustration page 33. £500-700

250. M. LOUGHLAN 8-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 42in. blackpowder only brown twist barrel, plain back action locks, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 12lb. 5oz. £150-250

251. J. & W. TOLLEY 8-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5698, 36in. black-powder only brown twist barrels, (pitted at muzzle), bored approx. full choke in both, rebounding back-action locks border engraved, retaining some original colour, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 131b. £700-900

252. WILLIAMS & PO WELL 4-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 511, 42in. pitted damascus barrel, rebounding back-action lock, border engraved, 14in. pi stolgrip stock including l/4in. ebonite extension, horn tipped fore-end wood, weight 1llb. 8oz. £500-700

253. THOMAS JOHNSON 8-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1015, 33in. nitro chopperlump damascus barrels, 3 1/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour-hardening, percussion fences, 13 3/4in. wellfigured stock including 1/4in. rubber pad, weight lOib. 14oz. See Colour Illustration page 33. £800-1200

254. C.G. BONEHILL 8-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 88528, 32in. nitro barrels, 3 1/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes and fine scrollwork, retaining virtually all original colour hardening, 14in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock with steel chequered butt cap, weight lllb. lOoz. See Colour Illustration page 34. £800-1200

255. E. JAMES & CO. 10-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 32372, 32 1/2in. black-powder only damascus barrels, (pitting at muzzle), 2 5/8in chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork (engraving slightly worn), 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 91b. 12oz. £250-350

256. J. GREEN 10-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 112in. well-figured stock, weight 8lb. £250-350

257. WILKINSON & SON 10-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5613, 2S 3/4in. nitro reproved octagonal to round damascus barrel, 3in. chamber, bored approx. 114 choke, nonrebounding sidelock with bold scroll engraving, (hammer broken), 14 l/4in. figured roachbelly stock including iron buttplate, weight 9lb. 2oz. £200-300 258. W. BRODIN 8-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 33in. nitro damascus bane!, 3 112in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 13 l/4in. replacement semi-pistolgrip stock, replacement fore-end wood, weight Sib. 10oz. £250-350 259. WILLIAM EVANS 10-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3217, 34in. nitro barrel, 2 5/Sin. chamber, full choke, rebounding back-action lock, border engraved, 14 l/2in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight Slb. lloz. £400-600 260. COX & SON 8-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial, 34in. nitro damascus barrels, 3 5/Sin. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 in both, rebounding back-actions (engraving worn), 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 13lb. 12oz. £800-1200 261. CONYERS 8-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 36in. nitro damascus bane!, S9mm chamber, flat top rib, bored approx . full choke, rebounding back-action lock engraved with scrollwork, 14 l /2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock, weight l 2lb. £300-500

262. CHAS MALEHAM 8-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1S36, 39in. nitro damascus bane!, S9mm chamber, bored full choke, rebounding back-action, borderengraved, 14in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock, weight 13lb., in its maker's brass-cornered leather case. £600-SOO

OVER & UNDER

265. A FINE GOLD ENCRUSTED CHARLESDALY'REGENT DIAMOND QUALITY' 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDEPLATED EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 26092, made in Prussia, 32in. nitro barrels, 7mm ventilated filed rib by Simmons Gun Specialities Inc, Kansas City, retaining its original rib signed "Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality", breech engraved with bold acanthus and leafwork, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, manual safety, locks and action profusely engraved with acanthus work, vignettes of a gundog and pheasants in gold, maker's name in gold, bottomplate inlaid with crown and flying duck in gold, triggerguard inlaid with two fl ying duck in gold, bolstered carved shell relief fences , gold-plated selective single-trigger, 14in. well-fi gured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fleur de lys teardrops, acanthus engraved pistolgrip-cap, (right bottom horn possibly pinned), barrels with wooden side fillets, weight Sib. 5oz. See Back Cover Illustration. £3000-5000

266. P.BERETTA 28-BORE SINGLETRIGGER 'MOD S686 SPECIAL' OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, serial no: L03001B, 2Sin. nitro banels with 5mm filed ventilated top rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and true cyl choke, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold washed trigger, scroll engraving with cyanide-hardened fini sh, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including l in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. £600-SOO 267. P. BERETTA 12-BORE MOD S682 SPORTING OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: E59960B, 29 l/2in. nitro barrels with lOmm ventilated rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichoke, silvered action, 14in. pistolgrip stock, weight Slb. 5oz., in its cardboard box. (little used) £ 150-250 268. P. BERETTA 12-BORE MOD 686 ONYX OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: F25 1779, 2Sin. nitro banels, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichoke, blacked action, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including l/4in. black recoi l pad, weight 7lb. Soz., in its cardboard box. £150-250 269. P. BERETTA 12-BORE 'MODEL S04' SIDEPLATED SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SKEET GUN, serial no: A0225SB, 28in. nitro steel barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, inverted choke cones, nonselective single-trigger, silvered action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock, weight 71b. 9oz. £1800-2200 270. BROWNING 28-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDE R SHOTGUN, serial no: 33631, 2Sin. nitro barrels, bored approx. 1/4 and l /2 choke, blacked action, 14 l /4in. semipistolgrip stock including 3/4in. twopart rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. lOoz. £400-600

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271. NO LOT 272. NO LOT 273. SIMSON (SUHL) 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 194102, 28in. nitro barrels with ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full and 1/4 choke, bolstered swept-back action with scrollwork and virtually full original finish, automatic safety, non-selective single-trigger, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate. £250-350

274. GEBRUDER MERKEL 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 59904, 28in. nitro reproved Bohler steel barrels with 6mm filed rib and wooden side-fillets, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/4 chokes, quadruple-grip scroll-back action with side-bolsters, gold cockingindicators, automatic safety, hold-open toplever, fully selective single-trigger, scroll engraving with silver finish, 14in. highly-figured stock (strengthened at head). £350-450

BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR

276. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 8694, 30in. nitro barrels with 9mm matt rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, Lancaster patent barrel cocking action with side-clips, manual safety, beaded borders and fine ivy engraving, Lancaster patent semiselective single-trigger, 14 3/Sin. highl y-figured semi -pistolgrip stock (refreshed) with teardrops and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb 7oz. £500-700

277. G.E. LEWIS & SONS 12-BORE (31N.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 15453, 32in.

282. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE (31N.) 'THE EMPIRE' BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN,

nitro reproved barrels with lOmm raised filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, border engraved treble-grip action body with virtually all original colour-hardening, 14 114in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 71b. 12oz. , in its canvas case. See Colour Illustration page 35. £300-500

serial no: T7872, 32in. nitro barrels with 6mm filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, manual sidesafety, plain finish action retaining much original colour-hardening, 13 112in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttp1ate, weight 7lb. 10 112oz. The gun appears to be relatively little used. £300-500

278. T. WILD 12-BORE WILDFOWL/PIGEON BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, se1ial no: 20517,

283. W.R. PAPE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 11599,

30in. nitro barrels, l2mm raised filed top rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour and finish, 14 l/4in . well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 7oz. See Colour Illustration page 35. £300-500

279. GEORGE GIBBS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no : B5722, 30in. nitro banels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action with best scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas hammergun case with George Gibbs trade label . Please note the safety mechanism requires regulating. £100-150

280. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE (2IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 115693 , 28in . nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2in . chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, '2in. ' gold-inlaid on top rib, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 12oz. £100-150

281. D.H. WALLAS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR TRY GUN, no visible serial number, 30in . nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, plain action, moveable stock missing all an key, weight 71b. I Ooz. £1000-1500

28in. nitro barrels, 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx . 114 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its maker' s leather case. £200-300

284. WILLIAM FORD 12-BORE (3IN.) MAGNUM BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR WILDFOWLING PIGEON GUN, serial no : 16734, 28in. nitro barrels, lOmm filed raised rib, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 114 and extra full choke, action engraved with game scenes (slight worn), 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including lin. black rubber extension, weight 7lb . 14oz. £300-500

285. W. RICHARDS 12 BORE (31N) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 9927 , 30in. nitro reproved barrels, with tapered matt rib, converted to 3in. chambers, bored approx . full choke in both, treble-grip action with side-clips, best scroll engraving with slight traces of colourhardening, 14 1/2in. figured semipistolgrip stock including buttplate, 10 112in. Deeley & Edge patent forend, weight 71b. 7oz. £500-700

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286.

CHARLES LANCASTER'S 'A & W SPECIAL HAMMERLESS' 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13175, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, unnamed Webley action with scrollwork, 14 J/8in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz. £300-400

287. ARMY & NAVY STORES 12-BORE WEBLEY 700 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 123203, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 3/4 rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a Gunmark canvas case. £150-200 288. J, BLANCH & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6200, 30in. nitro barrels (extremely pitted), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, scalloped-back action with bold scroll engraving on a matt background, retaining very slight traces of original finish, 14 112in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. , in its leather case (damaged). Please note the ejectors require regulating. £100-150

289. ALEX HENRY & CO. 12-BORE (2IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8352, 26in. nitro barrels, Churchill filed rib, 2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 choke in both, scroll-backed action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14in. wellfigured stock including a 6mm wooden extension, weight Sib. 8oz., in its maker's leather case. See Colour Illustration page 35. £1000-1500

290. J, DICKSON & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16042, 27in. nitro barrels (some pitting at muzzle), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, scroll-back action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. figured stock with teardrops, weight 6lb., in its lightweight leather case. £250-350

291. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE SIDESAFETY BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 26529, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 112in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £100-150

292. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41335, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl choke in both, stepped action with scrollwork and brushed finish overall, 14 1/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. £150-250

293. THOMAS BLAND & SONS 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18337, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action with scroll engraving and traces of original colour, 15 3/8in. figured stock including I in . rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. lloz. £150-250

294. REMINGTON ARMS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 126337, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . 3/4 choke in both, 10mm filed rib, plain action, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock with teardrops, weight 7lb. 14oz £200-300

295. F. MELHUISH 12-BORE 'GRAND PRIX PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 116, 30in. nitro reproved replacement barrels by Cogswell & Harrison with 14mm filed rib and intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, Cogswell & Harriosn patent single-trigger, bolstered treblegrip action with scrollwork and virtually full colour-hardened finish, 14 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 3/8in. recoil pad, weight 7lb. 12oz. (fore-end with light damage to tip). £400-600

296.NOLOT 297. G.E. LEWIS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11868, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, bold scroll engraving, brushed bright finish , 15in. stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350

298. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE (2 3/4IN.) BLUE ROCK LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 78507, 28in. nitro barrels with matt filed raised pigeon rib and rear sighting channel, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, flat matt top, 14 1/4in. wellfigured stock, weight 71b. 3oz. See Colour Illustration page 35. £1000-1500

299. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MODEL 702' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 131358, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, action with scrollwork retaining virtually all colourhardened finish, 14in. figured stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 4oz. The gun has seen very little use. See Colour Illustration page 40. £500-700

300. ARMSTRONG & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDE PANELS, serial no: 39859, 28 l/2in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, action and sideplates engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 1/2in. figured stock with ebonite buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300 301. NO LOT 302. AYA 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 197537, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with filed Churchill rib, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, action profusely engraved with floral motifs, retaining traces of original finish, 14 112in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a canvas case. £300-500 303. C. HELLIS & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4017, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, fences and action engraved with best bold scroll engraving on a matt ground, with crossed feathers motif on action and bottomplate, recessed engraved sideplates, brushed bright and blued finish overall, rolled- edge triggerguard, 14 112in. well-figured stock with teardrops and 1/2in. ebonite extension, weight 61b. 3oz. £500-700 304. HENRY ATKIN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1482, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action with fine scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l/4in. wellfigured replacement stock,weight 6lb.loz, in a leather slip by Bentley. £300-500

305. SKIMIN & WOOD 12-BORE (3IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 83129, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (with 9mm raised filed rib), 3in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and full choke, treblegrip action with sideclips, bold scroll engraving retaining some original colourhardening, 14 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 8lb. £500-700 306. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE MODEL 500 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 84509, 30in. nitro sleeved ban·els, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. 10oz., in a leather case. £80-120 307. C. SMITH & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, scroll-back action with best scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. See Illustration page 48. £500-700 308. T. DAINTITH 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14922, 26in. nitro reproved barrels (bottom rib separating), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scroll-back action with bold scroll engraving, fences deeply carved with leaves on a matt background, 14 1!2in. well-figured replacement stock with recessed chequered side panels, teardrops and 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. £200-300 309. E.J. CHURCHILL 12-BORE 'CROWN GRADE' BOXLOCK EJ ECTOR, serial no: 3542, 25in. nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. leather recoil pad, weight 6lb. 4oz., m a canvas case. £250-350

310. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 69206, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 3/4 choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, Grade DH22, 15in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz. £500-700 311. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 138379, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scroll engraved action retaining virtually full original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 61b. 6oz. £500-700 312. G. COSTER & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 78276, 28in. nitro barrels (bore measurements marginal), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-250 313. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14486, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, No: 1 of a pair, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, fine scroll engraved action, 14 l/2in. highlyfigured stock with chequered side panel, teardrops and metal heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 8oz. £600-800 314. CHARLES INGRAM 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: AK78, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £100-150

315. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14466, 30in. nitro barrels, pitted at muzzle, 2 1/2 chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 9oz. £100-150 316. ALEX MARTIN 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 0, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, border engraved action, 15 112in. stock, weight 6lb. 3oz. £200-300 317. GALLYON & SONS 12-BORE 'MODEL DG1' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12108, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, scroll backed action engraved with rose and scrollwork, triggerguard engraved with the "Horn of plenty", 14 3/4in. wellfigured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather case. See Illustration. £1000-1500

318. B.S.A. 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 49122, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, blacked action engraved with game scenes, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £100-150 319. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GRADE G2' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 43070, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (bore dimensions marginal), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, treblegrip action with scroll engraving, manual side-safety, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock including 5/8in. wooden extension, weight 61b. 12oz., in a leather case with Westley Richards trade label. £300-500 320. Wll-LIAM GOLDEN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14598, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 1!2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, Anson & Deeley patent action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, Westley Richards patent toplever, brushed bright finish overall, the triggerguard engraved with a hare, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock with chequered side panels, teardrops and heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its brasscornered oak and leather case. £300-500

321. W.R. PAPE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13448, 29 3/4in. nitro sleeved barrels, (slightly loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, action with bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour hardening, 15in. well-figured stock including l/2in. wooden buttplate, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in a lightweight leather case (missing straps, handle broken). £200-300 322. ARMSTRONG & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 19395, 29in. new nitro steel barrels by A.E. Ringwood, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, scroll engraved action, horn tipped foreend, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock including lin. two-part rubber recoil pad. Weight 6lb 8oz. £300-500 323. NOLOT 324. F.J. WISEMAN & CO. LTD., 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5641, 26in. nitro barrels with filed Churchill-rib, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, scroll-back action with arcarded fences, action, bottom plate and triggerguard finely engraved with scenes of snipe, pheasant and spaniel amid best bold scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock with teardrops and diamond grip, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its lightweight leather case. The gun appears to be very little used. See Illustration £1500-2000 325. WILLIAM EVANS FROM PURDEYS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5716, completed in 1901 (no:l of a pair), 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2i n. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action engraved with fi ne rose and scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £500-700

326. T.STENSBY & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: Nl339, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action profusely engraved with bold acanthus retaining some original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £250-350 327. AN ENGLISH 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11979, 28in. nitro barrels signed 'Chas Osbome' on rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and extra full choke, fences deeply carved with floral motifs and scrollwork, the sides and underside engraved with a scenes of pointer, grouse and pheasant in rural landscapes, the triggerguard with game birds in flight and signed 'Chas Os borne', bright and blued finish overall, 14in. well-figured stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 7oz. £500-700 328. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13724, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, intercepting sears, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6Ib. 9oz., in a leather !eg-o-mutton case. £500-700 329. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR "IN THE WHITE", serial no: 608, 28in. barrels, no stock, no fore-end wood. £300-500 330. TWO PAIRS OF 12-BORE DOVETAIL LUMP (251N.) BARRELS "IN THE WIDTE", tubes stamped with provisional proofmarks. £150-250 331. GOGSWELL & HARRISON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55544, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £250-350

332. GOGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55416, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £250-350 333. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 76037, 28in. nitro barrels, 8mm filed rib with intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and extra full choke, treble-grip action with plain finish, retaining much original colour hardening, manual side-safety, 15in. semi-pisto1grip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 71b. 12oz., in its canvas case. £500-700

SMALL BORE

337. JOSEPH LANG & SON 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13635, 25in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl and 1/4 choke, border engraved action, 15 l/2in. figured stock, strengthened at the head, with teardrops and 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 3oz. £250-350 338. ALEX MARTIN 16-BORE 'RIBLESS' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1931/6689, 28in. ribless chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/2 choke in both, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. £700-900 339. A BELGIAN .410 BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 1832, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, action with plain finish retaining traces of colourhardening, 14 l/4in. stock. £500-700

340. WINCHESTER 20-BORE (3IN.) SINGLE-TRIGGER 'MOD M/23 PIGEON GRADE XTR LIGHTWEIGHT' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:204823, 25 1/4in. nitro monobloc barrels, raised, ventilated rib, 3in. (mag) chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action with gameetching and silver finish, manual safety with integral barrel-selector switch, 14 1/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13 1/4oz. The gun appears to be virtually unused. £400-600 341. ARTHUR ILSLEY .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7027, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, action with scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 13 5/8in. well-figured stock, weight 4lb. 5oz. See Colour Illustration page 36. £700-900 342. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 16BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6986 (no:2 of a pair), 28in. nitro new barrels by Gallyon & Sons, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, carved fences , 14 3/4in. figured stock (top left horn cracked and repaired), weight 6lb. 3oz. See Illustration page 55. £800-1200 343. COGSWELL & HARRISON 16BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 42889, 27 112in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much colour (renewed) , 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. , in a new canvas case. £300-500

344. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .410 (CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE) SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13499, 2S 112in. nitro barrel, 2 112in. chamber, partially engraved action retaining much colour-hardening (renewed), 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with metal buttplate, weight 4lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather case. This gun was made for Prince A.rthur, Duke of Connaught. £S00-700

345. J.V. NEEDHAM 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10868, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, I4in. well-figured stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight Slb. 10oz., in a W.W. Greener oak and leather green velvet lined case, label in the left hand corner stating "J.V.Needham Gun no: 10868 20 bore boxlock ejector completed in October 1923 and sold from W.W. Greener's showrooms at 29 Pall Mall, London. In oak and leather case". Greeners bought J.V. Needham in 1874. £1800-2000

346. AN UNUSUAL DARNE 16-BORE REVOLVING BREECH NONEJECTOR GUN, serial no: 194611201 , 26 7/8in. barrels, toplever safety catch, the sidelever simultaneously cocking and releasing the revolving breech block, scrolled triggerguard, bold scroll engraving, 14in. stock with integral sling housing and buttplate, weight Sib. Soz., sold with a Proof Exemption Certificate, unsuitable for use. £2S0-3SO

347. JOHN WILKES 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10301, 2Sin. nitro

348. THOMAS ADSETT 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 6967, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and l/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight Slb. 4oz. £400-600

349. SIMSON JAGER VERSCHL 16BORE'HEROLD'BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9318/8712, 28 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and full choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, lS 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip well-figured stock including 1 l/2in. wooden extension, cheekpiece, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a canvas and leather W.W. Greener case with various accessories. £300-400

350. J. HARKOM .410 PUSH-FORWARD EJECTOR CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 10166, 26 l/2in. nitro barrel, leaf sights up to 100 yards, flat rib, 2 1/2in. chambers, elongated action engraved with scrollwork, side safety, 14 1/4in. wellfigured pistolgrip stock, weight Sib. 3oz. £2S0-3SO

351. G.M. CRUXTON 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14473, 27 l/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, scroll-back action with best bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name, gold inlaid within a cartouche, retaining virtually full colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. highlyfigured stock, weight Sib. 4oz., in its lightweight leather case. The gun was completed in 1987. See Colour Illustration page 44. £2000-3000

barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, (slight pits at muzzle), action engraved with rose and scrollwork, some external pitting to action and fences, 14 112in. figured stock with teardrops including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight Slb. 4oz. See Colour illustration page 44. £600-800

352. WILLIAM EVANS 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 12893, (no: 2 of a pair), 28in. nitro barrels, wide raised filed rib 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved and 1/4 choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, nonselective single trigger, 14in. wellfigured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1922. See Colour Illustration page 40. £3000-3SOO

353. RETAILED BY JOHN POWELL 20BORE AYA HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: S16676, 27in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with flying ducks and pheasants surrounded by scrollwork, 1Sin. figured stock including l/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 4oz. £1S00-2000

354. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13916, 30in. nitro steel barrels with single lump and dolls head extension, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, fine scroll engraving, intercepting sears, 1S 3/4in. stock with chequered side panels and teardrops including 1 112in. wooden extension, weight Sib. 9oz. £400-600

355. NO LOT 356. H.E. POLLARD 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7122, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, action engraved with pheasants and pointers, 1Sin. figured stock with teardrops including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight Slb. 8oz. £200-300

357. W. RICHARDS 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial

362. J, WILKES 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 47S7, 28in.

367. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no:

no: 10966, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action with some scrollwork and retaining traces of original colour, 13 l/2in . figured stock (chequering refreshed) , weight Sib. , in its lightweight canvas case. £S00-700

nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and imp cyl choke, (ribs possibly loose), action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight Sib. Soz. £600-800

20467, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, (action with vice marks), 13 3/4in. wellfigured stock, teardrops, weight Sib. 2oz. £700-900

363. CHARLES DALY 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial

368. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS HAVE BEEN USED AS A PAIR: AYA 20-BORE 'MODEL 25' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 486418, 2Sin. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, full engraving of foliage and floral motifs amid scrollwork, retaining much original finish, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. £700-900 369. AYA 20-BORE 'MODEL 25' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 484Sl3, 2Sin. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, full engraving of foliage and floral motifs amid scrol lwork, retaining much original finish, 14 1/2in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. £700-900 370. DENTON & KENNELL 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 70866, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, hand-detachable locks, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a leather !eg-o-mutton case. £300-SOO

358. THOMAS EVANS 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 222, 26in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, action with full scroll engraving and retaining virtually all original colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. stock with teardrops and diamond grip, including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. 13oz., in a brass cornered canvas and leather case with William Evans trade label. £2S00-3000

359. A FINE J. WOODWARD & SONS 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6789, 28in. nitro reproved Whitwmth steel chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, arcaded fences, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, automatic T-bar safety, action and lockplates profusely engraved with best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining virtually all colourhardening and finish (possibly renewed), 1S 112in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight Sib. 9oz. See Colour Illustration page 37. £14000-16000

360. ARMY & NAVY 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: S8229, 28in. nitro steel barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, scalloped action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much colour-hardening, 14 112in. figured stock including 2 l/4in wooden extension, weight 6lb. 4oz. £700-900

361. NO LOT

no: 991, 2S 1/4in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, scalloped action, 14 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight Sib. 12oz., in a leather case, (s li ght crack by end of triggerguard). £200-2SO

364. A BELGIAN 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 9SS , 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action with plain, silvered finish, 14in. stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 1/2oz. £100-200

365. SPANISH 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 94977, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, retaining much original colour hardening, 14in. figured stock, weight Sib. 14oz. £S0-70

366. F. REECE .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 27in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with bold scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, teardrops and chequered, recessed sidepanels, weight 4lb. 8oz., in a canvas case with Adams & Co. trade label ; together with a quantity of .410 and 12 bore cartridges and miscellaneous cleaning equipment. See Colour Illustration page 36. £1000-1SOO

371. V. BERNADELLI 16-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 45867, 29 112in. nitro barrels with 9mm filed rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, fences carved with leaves, side bolsters, mticulated front trigger, bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb., in a vinyl case. £250-350 372. WILLIAM EVANS 20-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 9212, 28in. nitro barrel, 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl choke, scroll engraved action with virtually full colour-hardened finish (renewed), 14 5/8in. figured stock including I 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 4Jb. 12oz. £400-600 373. GUNMARK 20-BORE 'CROWN SABEL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 33848, 27in. nitro chopperlump bmrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, articulated front trigger, border engraving with silvered finish and crown motif, 13 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. £400-600

374. C.G. BONEHaL 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 26 1/4in. nitro · reproved damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, Anson & Deeley patent action with scrollwork, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 114in. serni-pistolgrip stock (cracked and pinned at the head and twice at the hand), with chequered side panels, teardrops and horn buttplate, weight 4lb. 12oz. £500-700 375. TWO PAIRS OF 16-BORE DOVETAIL LUMP (28 1/41N.) BARRELS ''IN THE WlllTE", tubes stamped with provisional proofmm·ks. £150-250

PAIRS

377. WESTLEY RICHARDS -A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 2048/9, 28in. nit:ro bmTels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, scroll backed actions profusely engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening, nmne in gold, 14 l/2in. well-figured stocks (swept combs), weight 6lb. 9oz., in their canvas and leather double case. See Colour lllustration page 32. £3000-5000 378. AGUIRRE Y ARRANZABAL- A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 487595/6, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke in both, actions with partial scrollwork retaining virtually full original colour-hardened finish, 15 112in. stocks with 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brass cornered leather double guncase. The guns appear to be virtually unused. £500-700 379. HOLLAND & HOLLAND - A PAIR OF 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial nos: 1983 1/2, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, rounded bar rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, l5in. well-figured stocks (no: 1 I I /2in. wooden extension, no:2 3/4in . wooden extension, weight 61b. I 0 l/2oz., in their maker's leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1896 See Illustration £ 1000-1500

380. B.E. CHAPLIN -A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 11590/1, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-backed actions deeply carved with acanthus scrollwork, retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. wellfigured stocks, including 112in. black rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their maker's leather double motor case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in December 1969. See Colour lllustration page 36 £3000-4000 381. JAMES PURDEY & SON -A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 2562112, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, bright finish, removable disc strikers, 14 114in. wellfigured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads, No: 1 both top horns cracked and repaired, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their maker's leather motor case with various accessories and canvas outer, Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the guns were made for Khan of Nanpura in 1938. (See insert photo for Royal crest) Colour Illustration page 43. £8000-12000

382. WESTLEY RICHARDS -A MATCHED PAIR OF 'GOLD NAME' 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 7103/7569, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both (no:1) and (no:2), scroll back-actions retaining virtually all colour-hardening (renewed), the maker's name gold inlaid on the sides, 15in. highly-figured stocks including 3/4in. ebonite extensions, weight 6lb. 5 1/2oz (no: 1), and 5lb. 6oz. (no:2), in their brass-cornered leather covered oak case. Please see Inside Back Cover Illustration £3000-5000 383. WIGGAN & ELLIOTT -A COMPOSED PAIR OF WIGGAN & ELLIOT 1863 PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUNS, serial nos: 3055/3213, 30in. blackpowder only reproved single-lump barrels, sunken ribs engraved "Elliotts patent", 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx true cyl in all banels,(gun no: l barrels below recommended wall thicknesses), Elliott patent actions, patent no: 1782 of 16th July 1863, the single-bite snapactions with push-forward underlevers operating a hook-bite, rebounding sidelocks, the hammers with spurs of

hare's ear form, the no: 1 gun with best bold scroll engraving and patent foreend (regd Nov 9th 1863), patent no: 4594, the no:2 gun with carved fences and best fine scroll engraving, skeletal action bars enclosing the bar-in-wood at the knuckle, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks with buttplate, weight 6lb. lOoz. (no: 1) and 6lb. 12oz. (no:2), in a leather motor case (damaged) See Illustration below. £3000-3500 384. HUSSEY LTD -A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 12010/1, 29in. nitro barrels, (no:2 below recommended wall thickness), 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with bold acanthus, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their canvas and leather oak lined case. See Inside Back Cover lllustration. £2500-3500 385. HOLLAND & HOLLAND- A PAIR OF 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 30848/9, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (right hand bore dimension marginal), 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke (no:1), and 28in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, Holland & Holland patent semiselective single-trigger, rolled-edge triggerguards, gold cocking-indicators, hand-detachable lockplates best bold scroll engraving, 14 112in. highly-figured stocks including buttplates, weight 51b. 14oz., in their brass-mounted oak and leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1925. See Colour illustration page 38. £12000-16000

386. CHARLES LANCASTER -A PAIR OF 12 BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 79 13/4, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, (No: 1) 30in. new nitro barrels by the maker's in 1964 (No:2), 2 3/4 chambers (No: 1), 2 1/2 chambers (No:2), bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, 15 l/2in. well-figured stocks including 1in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their double oak and leather maker's case with various accessories and paperwork. See Colour Illustration page 39. £2000-3000 387. HOLLAND & HOLLAND -A PAIR OF 12 BORE 'DOMINION' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 26978/9, 30in. nitro barrels, (no: 1 with slight pits at muzzle), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, border engraved actions signed "H&H", 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. lOoz., In their maker's double oak and leather case (partitions oak lined). See Colour Illustration page 39. £3000-5000

388. AGUIRRE Y ARRANZABAL- A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 518375/6, 25i n. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill ribs (no: 1 left hand bore dimension marginal), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 1/2 chokes in both, hand-detachable lockplates, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the sideplates relief engraved with scenes of wildfowl and game birds, with white finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 5oz., in their brass-cornered leather case. The guns appear to be virtually unused. £1200- 1600 388A. FLLI PIOTTI-GARDONEVT, A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE MODEL XXVI 1/2 HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 7818/9, 26 112 nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2 chambers, bored approx. l/2 & 1/4 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, Hand Detachable locks, 14 112 well-figured semi-pistol grip stocks, weight 6lb 6oz, in their maker's leather case. £7000-9000

Lot396

Lot 398

SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR

389. I. HOLLIS & SONS 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 79599, 30in. sleeved damascus to damascus steel barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, highly polished action engraved with scrollwork, 15 1/4in. replacement stock, weight 7lb. 11 oz. £300-400 390. A 12-BORE W.M. SCOTT & BAKER PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY E. WILSON, serial no: 1146, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (wall thicknesses well below recommended minimum), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, utilising W. Scott barrel-cocking action, patent no: 761 of 1878, use no: 1871 , action with patent gas vents, crystal cocking indicators, best fine scroll engraving with brushed bright finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock (chequering refreshed), weight 7lb. 1oz. £400-600 391. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'CLIMAX' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7576, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500

SIDELOCK EJECTOR

392. BOSS & CO. 12-BORE EASYOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5264, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and l/2 choke, best bouquet and scroll engraving with much colour hardening (renewed), gold inlaid cockingindicators, 15 1/4in. well-figured stock (possibly a replacement), including lin. invi sible wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a brass-cornered oak lined leather case. The gun was completed circa 1904. £4000-6000 393. AYA 12-BORE 'N0:2' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 421354, 28in. nitro chopperlump barTels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and l/2 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, scroll engraving retaining traces of original finish, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 61b. 12oz. £250-350 394. A COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 54733, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, scroll engraved with brushed bright and re-blued finish, 14 l/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 13 l/2oz. £400-600

395. W. RICHARDS 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9357, 27 3/4in. sleeved nitro baJTels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action and lockplates with best bouquet and scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 7/8in. replacement figured stock with teardrops and diamond grip, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700 396. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5765, 28in. nitro ban·els, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cockingindicators, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 61b. 9oz. The maker's have kindly confitmed that the gun was completed in 1905, See Illustration opposite. £1400-1800 397. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE BACKACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4113, 28in. sleeved nitro baJTels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, carved fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour, I 5 J/4in. highly-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 61b. 15oz. £700-900

398. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4698, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, protruding cocking-i ndicators, arcaded clipped fences, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in a leather case. See Illustration opposite. £2500-3500 399. STEPHEN GRANT 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6634, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth steel barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, action engraved with best fine scrollwork, fluted fences, brushed bright and re-blued finish, 15 l/2in. replacement stock, weight approx. 6lb. 13oz. The gun was completed circa 1894. See Illustration below. £2500-3500 400. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 15153, 26 1/4in. nitro barrels (shortened), 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, non-selective single trigger, border engraved action with bright finish, 14 l/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 61b. 8oz. £500-700 401. IN THE WHITE - 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 68964, 27 3/4in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, fore-end iron, no woodwork. £200-300

Lot342

402. WESTLEY RI CHARDS 12-BORE 'GOLD NAME' DROP-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR, seri al no: 8948, 28in. nitro barrels (bore dimensions marginal) , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, scroll-back action with maker's name inlaid in gold, retaining virtually full colour-hardening (renewed) , hinged bottom plate, 14 112in. highly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. See Colour Illustration page 40. £1200-1600 403. HENRY ATKIN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR WITH EXTRA BARRELS, serial no: 519, 25in. Whitworth steel nitro barrels (shortened), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, extra 25in. barrels with filed Churchill rib, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, action and sideplates with best bouquet and scroll engraving with brushed bright finish, 14 112in. wellfigured stock (possibly a replacement) , weight 6lb. l/2oz. £500-700 404. ARMY & NAVY 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 38196, 28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, (bore dimensions marginal and wall-thickness below rec. min, some pitting), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, carved acanthus fences , best bouquet and scroll engraving with brushed bright and reblued finish overall , 14 1/2in. figured stock (refreshed) including 3/8in. buttplate, weight 6lb. 6oz. The gun was completed circa 1901. £800-1200 405. ARMY & NAVY 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5558, 28in. nitro replacement barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 1/2 choke, action and sideplates with scrollwork and bright finish, 14 112in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a vinyl case. The gun was completed circa 1893/4 £800-1200

406. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 16127, 30in. nitro barrels, llmm rai sed filed rib, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx . 114 and 112 choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, removable disc strikers, 15 112in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 71b. 14oz. The maker' s have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1929 and was finally sold in 1949 to a Capt. Blundell-Brown, See Colour Illustration page 35. £2500-3500 407. ARMY & NAVY LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BACKACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 23962, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and 114 choke, carved fences, best fine scroll engraving retaining traces of original colour hardening, 15in. highlyfigured stock with teardrops, diamond grip and 1/2in. ebonite extension, weight 61b. , in its canvas case. The gun was completed circa 1906. £1200-1600 408. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER DROP-LOCK BOXLOCK-EJECTOR, seri al no: 14737, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, scroll-back action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork with a matt background, Westley Richards patent selective single-trigger, the triggerguard engraved with a gundog on point, hinged bottom plate, horn-tipped foreend with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, 14in. highly-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 61b. 5oz., in its leather case (missing straps). See Colour Illustration page 40. £1800-2200

409. J. PURDEY & SON 12-BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12862, 30in. black-powder only barrels, llmm raised rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, reversed choke 1/2 and improved cyl, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, converted from a non-ejector, 14 112in. wellfigured stock, (a small piece of wood chipped away by the left bottom horn), chequering worn , weight 7lb. £700-900 410. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SINGLETRIGGER 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, plus extra barrels, serial no: 36322, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt game rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, extra barrels : 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt game rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke in both, Holland & Holland patent semiselective trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, hand detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the action , lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with best bold scroll engraving on a matt background, retaining virtually all original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock, weight 71b. 5oz., in its lightweight leather case (with provision for both sets of barrels). The gun was completed in 1956 and appears to be virtually unused . See Colour Illustration page 41. £14000-16000 411. CHARLES HELLIS & SONS 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5915, 27 112in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, Spanish action with gold-inlaid cockingindicators, articulated front trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, bouquet and scroll engraving with virtually full original colour-hardened finish , 15in. highly-figured stock, weight 7Ib. 1oz. £2000-2500

412. J. BLANCH & SON 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no : 6057 , 28in. nitro

417. MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12BORE 'BEST QUALITY' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no :

barrel s, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, gold cocki ng-indicators, 14in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £800-1200

58227, (no :2 of a pair), 30in . nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with game scenes including partridge, woodcock and ducks all surrounded by scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 3/4in. exhibition grade walnut stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a canvas case. See Colour Illustration page 40. £2000-3000

413. ARMSTRONG & CO 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12162, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx . I /4 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with game scenes and scrollwork, semi-selective trigger, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. £500-700

414. WILLIAM PO WELL & SON 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10524, 29in. nitro replacement barrels (by the makers), 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, action and lockplates with best scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including butt plate, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its canvas case. £1000-1500

415. MANTON & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6541 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, fine scroll engraved action, maker's name in gold, carved fences, 14 112in. highlyfigured stock, setting crack at rear of lockplates, weight 6lb. 14oz. £500-700

418. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14203, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, dipped-edge lockplates with protruding tumbler pivots , best bold scroll engraving, brushed bright and re-blued finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured replacement stock, slight setting crack to rear of left-hand lockplate, fore-end with replacement tip, weight 7lb. 1oz. £700-900

419. NO LOT 420.

ARMY & NAVY 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 45588, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £1200-1600

416. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12-BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no : 4253 , 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action engraved with fne scrollwork (engraving worn), gold cocking-indicators, 14in. well-figured stock, replacement fore-end wood, weight 6lb. lOoz. £1500-2000

421. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 27821 , (no:2 of a pair), 30in. new nitro barrels by the maker 's (unconfirmed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus retaining some original colour, rounded bar, gold cockingindicators, semi-selective single-trigger, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 1in. leather bound recoil pad, (slight repair to bottom right hand horn), weight 61b. 14oz., in its lightweight leather case. See Colour Illustration page 42. £5000-7000

422. A PAIR OF DROP-FORGED PARTMACHINED SIDELOCK ACTIONS "IN THE WHITE" £80-120

423. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE DROPLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16195 , (completed in 1901), 26in. nitro chopperlump new barrels in 1937 by the maker 's, narrow rib, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, scroll backed action engraved with fine scrollwork, spare set of locks, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its canvas and leather case. £2000-2500

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 29th June 2000

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LOT NO.

191 192

193 195 196 198 200 201 203 204 206 207 209 210 211 212 215 217 219 221 223 224 225 227 228 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237

HAMMER

£1100 £320 £340 £220 £150 £80 £380 £95 £500 £60 £220 £3400 £1300 £420 £1200 £850 £700 £950 £230 £800 £1800 £1900 £600 £3500 £1000 £800 £1000 £500 £3600 £1250 £1500 £350 £850

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 29th June 2000

LOT NO.

238 239 240 242 243 244 247 248 250 251 253 254 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 268 270 271 272 273 274 275 279 281 282 283 284

HAMMER

£1700 £370 £1000 £230 £9000 £200 £500 £130 £300 £260 £50 £200 £1800 £230 £850 £750 £400 £400 £220 £160 £370 £200 £420 £640 £750 £250 £2000 £650 £290 £420 £270 £750 £300

LOT NO.

HAMMER

285 286 288 289 290 291 292 293 296 297 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 309 310 311 312 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 322 323 324

£3000 £440 £500 £2100 £1200 £330 £600 £200 £1400 £310 £290 £310 £320 £260 £1400 £650 £4500 £780 £400 £90 £830 £850 £900 £300 £100 £120 £120 £850 £2600 £80 £1400 £1200 £500

LOT NO.

325 326 327 328 329 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 340 341 342 343 347 348 349 350 352 353 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364

HAMMER

£300 £250 £650 £1800 £750 £280 £2600 £600 £1300 £1100 £550 £2600 £200 £3300 £1100 £5000 £1200 £31000 £100 £1600 £800 £900 £1200 £1300 £5300 £21000 £5100 £500 £800 £750 £1400 £3200 £2900

BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 29th June 2000

LOT NO.

365 366 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 381 383 384A 385 386 388

HAMMER

LOT NO.

HAMMER

£160 £520 £500 £4600 £5800 £540 £1100 £2000 £1000 £11000 £500 £420 £3000 £2000 £3300 £3700 £150 £4500 £3500 £8600

LOT NO.

HAMMER

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Thursday, 19th October 2000 To be held at: The Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London, SW3 4RY ON VIEW: Tuesday, 17th October, 10.00am- 8.00pm Wednesday, 18th October, 9.00am- 5.30pm Morning of the Sale, 9.00am- l.OOpm

A PASS FOR ENTRY MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE Passes may be obtained by telephoning 020 7385 9558 or by completing and returning the slip below. To:

Holt & Company 5 Rickett Street West Brompton London SW61RU

Please send me_ pass(es) for the View/Sale at the Duke of York's Barracks. Full details must be completed for all passes. 1. Name: ............... ...... ........... ...... ............ ........ ...... ....... ........ ................. ........ .. .......... ....... ..... Address: ..... .. .................... ...... ..... ........... ... ...... ..... ............ .... ... ............ ........ ...... ... ......... ..... .. .. .. .. ........ ... ... .. ....... ... .... .. .. ... .... .. ....... .. ........ Postcode: ..... ......... ....... .... .... .. ........ . Telephone Number: ................ ..... ....... ..... Car Registration Number (Limited spaces at the Duke of York's): .......... ...... ......... ........ .... Please state which day you will need the car pass for:....... .... .... ............ ... ..... ......... . 2.

Name: .. ....... ............. ..... ....... ............. ..... .. ....... .... ........... ......................... ........... ............ .... Address: ........................................... ... ... ......... ... .................. ...... ................... .................. ... .................................. ....................... Postcode: ............. .... ................ ... Telephone Number: ............ ....... ............ .. Car Registration Number(Limited spaces at the Duke of York's): ... ........... .. ... .... ... ... ...... ... .... Please state which day you will need the car pass for: .......... ............ ........ ...... ........ . Signed:

Dated: ..... ........ ... ..... ............. ... ........ 63

BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

SUBSCRIPTIONS Gun Catalogues (incl Militaria & Fishing Tackle) UK Subscribers: £40 Overseas Subscribers (Via Swiftair): £75 Militaria & Fishing Tackle Catalogues Only: UK Subscribers: £18 Overseas Subscribers (Via Swiftair): £27

Please send me all catalogues for Gun I Militaria Sales during the forthcoming year. I wish to pay by SWITCH I DELTA/ VISA I ACCESS I OTHER* and authorise Holt & Company to debit my account. A 2% Credit card fee applies. *Please specify card type Credit I Debit Card Number: Expiry Date: .......................................... ............................................ . I enclose a Cheque I Postal Order for the sum of :............................................ .

A list of the results will be sent to all subscribers after the Sale

Name: Address:

BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

COMMISSION BIDDING FORM I instruct Holt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns to bid on my behalf for the following lots, up to the amounts indicated. I understand that lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible, taking into account reserves and other bidders. I also understand that Holt & Company takes no responsibility for failure to execute any bids for any reason. Sale: ...................... ............ .

Date: ............. .. ................. ............................... .

Bidder's Name: Address:

Postcode:

.............................. Telephone: ........................................ ....................... .

Lot Number

Description

Bid (Excl Premium)

Signed: ...... .......... ................. .............. .

Date: ........................... .... .

BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

FREE VALUATION DAYS (Our Fishing Tackle and Edged Weapons Experts will also be present)

The Old Vicarage, East Winch, Nr Kings Lynn, Norfolk Thesday, 24th October Hessett House, Beyton, Nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Wednesday, 25th October The Lion of Corbridge Hotel, Hexham, Northumberland Thesday, 31st October Derbyshire - Venue to be confirmed Thesday, 7th November The Nag's Head, Pickhill, Nr Thirsk Thesday, 14th November Roy Martin Gunsmith, Dunham on Trent, Notts Wednesday, 15th November Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Thesday, 21st November Roxtons Sporting Ltd, Hungerford, Berks Wednesday, 22nd November Ugbrooke Park, Chudleigh, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon Thursday, 23rd November Cholmondeley Riverside, Cressage, Shropshire Wednesday, 29th November Holt & Company, 5 Rickett Street, London Thesday, 9th January To book an appointment, or for a free valuation please telephone: 0207 385 9558 or write to : 5 Rickett Street, West Brompton, London, SW6 lRU. Fax 0207 386 5969

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns Conditions concerning Vendors

Definitions

1. "The Auctioneers" means Holt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns. "The Auctioneer" means the representative of Holt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns conducting the sale;

Goods delivered to the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be for sale by auction unless contrary instructions are given at the time or in advance.

18. All goods will be insured by the Auctioneers whilst in their custody or in the premises unless written instructions to the contrary are received. The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price of the goods or, in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale, the auction value as estimated by the Auctioneers. The premium for insurance cover shall be £1.00 (+VAT) per £100. The minimum charge will be £1.00 (+VAT) per lot.

"The hammer price " means the price at which any lot is knocked down to a buyer. "Deliberate forgery" means an imitation made with the intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age or source, wh ich is not so described in the catalogue and which has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue.

The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for accidental damage or loss unless directly caused by the negligence of their staff.

20. The vendor authorises the Auctioneers to deduct commission and any other proper expenses from the hammer price. He/she also accepts the Auctioneer's right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser.

The Auction 2. The highest bidder shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer's decision shall be final.

22. The Auctioneers shall have the right to photograph and illustrate any lot consigned for sale and to use such photographs at their discretion. The vendor accepts without further consultation that a charge of £75 (+ VAT) per illustrated lot may be made towards the recovery of photographic expenses.

3. The Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to withdraw, alter or combine with any other lot all lots offered for sale.

4. All lots are offered subject to any reserve prices imposed by the vendor.

22. All lots will be sold at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received. Any reserve figure placed upon a lot shall be confidential between the vendor and the Auctioneers . In the event of a lot failing to reach its reserve, the Auctioneers shall be entitled to a commission of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of the reserve price, unless alternative charges have been previously agreed.

5. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of catalogues, the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein .

6. Lots shall be held to be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer.

7. Leg'31 title shall not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with the premium has been paid in full.

23. A withdrawal fee of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of the lower estimate (or reserve price, if there is one) shall be payable to the Auctioneers for any lot withdrawn after it has been catalogued but before sale.

Conditions concerning Buyers 8. A buyer's premium of 17.6% (inclusive of VAT) will be added to the hammer price of all lots sold.

24. The vendor indemnifies the Auctioneers against any claim relating to goods sold on his behalf.

9. Buyers will be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names

25. A vendor who enters for a sale goods which are assets of a VAT registered business must disclose this fact to the Auctioneers. He/she must also provide his/her registered number and indicate whether or not he/she intends to operate the Special Scheme for Antiques and Works of Art.

and addresses and if required, a deposit immediately after the fall of the hammer.

10. Commission bids will be executed free of charge but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sale. Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing .

26.

The Auctioneers act as agents only and therefore shall not be accountable to the vendor for any sum until payment has been received from the buyer.

11. The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and description of each lot.

Forgeries

12. No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in full for it and for any other lots purchased. All purchases must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense within two working days following the sale. A charge of £2 .00 (+VAT) per lot per day will be made on purchases not removed within this period.

27. Should any lot provide to be a deliberate forgery, the Auctioneers, upon receipt of written notice of this fact within one year of the sale, shall rescind the sale or repurchase the lot for an amount equal to the hammer price plus premium (inclusive of VAT), provided that:

13. Should the purchaser fail to pay for and remove any lot within

(a) the lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale;

seven days following the sale, the Auctioneers shall have the right to re-sell the lot at auction or by private treaty without giving notice to the buyer. Any liability to the buyer shall be limited to the hammer price originally paid .

(b) written proof of the forgery accompanies the lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in the light of the catalogue description the lot is a deliberate forgery;

14. Interest calculated at 2% above the Base rate prevailing at the National Westminster Bank Plc shall be payable as well as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two working days following the sale.

(c) The general opinion of scholars and experts at the time of the sale would have indicated that the lot was a deliberate forgery: or,

15. Third party cheques will not be accepted in payment.

(d) scientific processes in existence at the time of the sale would be established that the lot was a deliberate forgery.

16. By making a bid, prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these Conditions.

The benefit of this Condition is not assignable.

BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OVERSEAS BUYERS OF SPORTING GUNS AND RIFLES We recommend that any potential buyers of Sporting Guns and Rifles should contact our shipping agents concerning the exportation of items. Their address and details are as follows:

PDQ Freight Ltd Unit 4, Court 1 Challenge Road, Ashford Middlesex TW151AX Tel: 01784 243695 Fax: 01784 242237 E-mail: guns@pdq.uk.com To enable PDQ to apply for the relevant export licence they will require: 1.

Import consent for the country of destination.

Intended use and purchasers business.

Non EEC buyers will require to supply an end user general undertaking (copy available from PDQ or from our London Office)

If you require any further information, please contact Nicholas Bolt, Christopher Beaumont or Alastair Phillips on: 020 7385 9558 71

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

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