Holt & Company Auctioneers October 1999 by Holt's Auctioneers

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HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modem and Antique Guns

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date: Wednesday, 20th October 1999 at 11.00am (Lots 1-192) And 2.00pm (Lot 196 to end of Sale) To be held at:

Mercury House Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road London A PASS FOR ENTRY MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE PLEASE TELEPHONE: 0171385 9558 FOR DETAILS

On View at Mercury House Monday, 18th October - 10.00am to 8.00pm Tuesday, 19th October - 1O.OOam to 8.00pm & Morning of the Sale - 9.00am to 10.00am Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Alastair Phillips Administrator: Louise Blakebrough Front Cover Illustration: Lots 210, 211 Inside Front Cover Illustration: Lots 60, 63, 62, 61 Back Cover Illustration: Lots 29, 26, 27, 36 Inside Back Cover Illustration: Lots 450, 465

London Office 5 Rickett Street West Brompton London SW6 1RU. Telephone: 0171 385 9558 Fax: 0171 386 5969 Email: Holt and Company@Compuserve.com

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modem and Antique Guns

FORTHCOMING SALES To be held at: The Duke ofYork's Headquarters, Kings Road, Chelsea

Fine Modern & Antique Guns and Related Items Wednesday, 1st March 2000 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 24th January 2000 Wednesday, 28th June 2000 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 22nd May 2000

Vintage Fishing Tackle, Edged Weapons & Militaria Modern Antique Guns and Related Items Thursday, 2nd March 2000 at 11 .00arn & 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 24th January 2000 Thursday, 29th June 2000 at 11 .00arn & 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 22nd May 2000

Norfolk Office: The Old Vicarage - East Winch - Nr Kings Lynn - Norfolk - PE32 1NQ Telephone: 01553 840966 Fax: 01553 840616 London Office: 5 Rickett Street - West Brompton - London - SW6 1RU Telephone: 01713859558 Fax: 01713865969 2

GENERAL INFORMATION DIRECTIONS: ByRoad:

Parking: By Rail:

M4 or M3, then A4 into Central London, turning right down Sloane Street, then take the exit for Kings Road offSloane Square, Duke of York's Barracks is the first on the left. There is an NCP Car Park in Cheltenham Terrace, which is the next road on the left after the Barracks. From all Mainline London Terminals via Underground on the District and Circle Line to Sloane Square.

SALEROOM - The Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London REFRESHMENTS Refreshments may be available on Sale days 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. Items that have been paid for on Sale Day by cash or credit card, may be collected from Mercury House on Thursday, 21st October between 9. OOam and 5. OOpm

VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE

A Selection of Fishing Tackle, including Lot 734: A rare Georgian fisherman's leather belt and harness, with silver salmon buckles, hallmarked WN (William Nelson) London 1828. (To he sold on 21st October 1999)

We are now accepting items for our Sale of

SPORTING ART, MILITARIA & FISHING TACKLE to be held on

Thursday, 2nd March 2000 at 2.00pm At

The Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, LONDON The Sale will include: Sporting Paintings, Swords, Armour, Military Books, 9rders & Medals, Cap Badges, Bronzes, Trophies, Rods, Reels, Flies & Lures and other Fishing Accessoriues

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 241h January 2000 For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 0171 385 9558

Collections Can be arranged 4

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers ofModem and Antique Guns

MILITARY ARTEFACTS

Lot 555: An 1856 London Rifle Brigade Presentation Sword with Silver hilt Estimate: £300- £500 (To be sold on 21st October 1999) We are now accepting items for our Sale of

SPORTING ART, MILITARIA & VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE To be held on Thursday, 2nd March 2000 at 2.00pm At

The Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, LONDON The Sale will include: Sporting Paintings, Swords, Armour, Military Books, Orders & Medals, Cap Badges, Bronzes, Trophies, Rods, Reels, Flies & Lures and other Fishing Accessories Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 24th January 2000

For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 0171 385 9558

Collection Can be arranged

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Wednesday, 20th October 1999 Sale Commences at ll.OOam & 2.00pm

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WALLACEOFHULLPERCUSSION CONVERTED FROMFLINTLOCK20 BORE FOWLING PIECE, 32in. brown twist barrel, with two gold lines and makers gold poincon, step lock stamped 'Wallace' in gold, half stocked, replacement wooden ramrod (generally rusted). £60-80

2. A 28 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY STEVENS OF WNDON, 29in. octagonal barrel, with blade fore-sight, foliate scroll and border engraved Jock, set trigger, half stocked, sling swivels, wooden ramrod, in a canvas rifle case. £400-600

3. A 16 BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE BARREL BY J.PURDEY, PRINCES STREET, LEICESTERSQUARE, LONDON, serial no: 892, built in 1825, octagonal and leaf sighted, the breach with platinum lines and pierced platinum plug. £50-80

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PERCUSSION GUN BY IRWIN WALLACE, CARLISLE, mid 19th century, with re-browned barrels, signed engraved locks, hammer noses each chiselled as a dog's head, chequered walnut half-stock, engraved steel mounts (butt-plate missing), brass tipped ramrod. £300-500

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A CONTINENTAL MADE FOUR BARRELLED 20 BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED 'MANTON PATENT, LONDON', 27in. brown twist turn over barrels, locks engraved with scrollwork, top tang stamped 'Manton patent, London' engraved with pheasants, 14in. stock (cracked and repaired at hand). £1500-2000

PERCUSSION GUN BY A.JACKSON, mid 19th century, with sighted barrels, signed locks engraved with foliage, gun dogs and game birds, figured walnut half-stock, chequered pistol grip (broken through and repaired), foliate engraved steel mounts including chequered butt plate engraved with a stag, and silver escutcheons (ramrod missing). £150-200 10. A 16-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE OF MILITARY TYPE, mid 19th century, with rifled leaf sighted barrel, foliate engraved back-lock, walnut full-stock, chequered grip, engraved brass mounts, whitemetal trophy of arms escutcheon, and original iron ramrod. £300-500

6. H.HOLLAND 15 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWlr ING PIECE, 30in. black powder damascus barrels, Birmingham proof marks, bar locks engraved with game scenes retaining traces of colour, half stocked with metal butt plate, wooden ramrod with brass tip, weight 8Jb. 11 oz. £1000-1500

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A12BORESINGLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE, signed 'Joseph Wilson', 39in. brown twist barrel with ivory inlaid sights, border engraved signed barlock, fully stocked with brass butt and iron ramrod. £150-250

AN AMERICAN38CALillRE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARRELLED TARGET RIFLE, 26%in. cast steel octagonal barrel signed N. Whitrnore, colour hardened bar lock, half-stocked with ivory fore-end tip, Kentucky style metal butt cap, hinged patch-box, spurred trigger guard, two-triggers, wooden replacement ramrod, in a relined mahogany case with various accessories. £1500-2000

8. A 4-BORE PERCUSSION WILDFOWLINGGUNBY C.BOSWELL, EDMONTON, LONDON, N, mid 19th century, with rebrowned sighted barrel (nipple removed), signed scroll engraved Jock, walnut half-stock with chequered grip and cheek-piece, engraved steel mounts, set trigger, and brass tipped original ramrod. See Illustration Page 8 £500-700

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PERCUSSION GUN BY WILLIAM LING, GUN MAKER, 61 JERMYN STREET, ST JAMES'S, LONDON, serial no: 516, London proof-marks, with re-browned twist sighted barrels, engraved platinum plugs, signed scroll engraved locks engraved with game birds, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including trigger guard with grip safety and horn extension, and horn tipped wooden ramrod. £350-450

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13. APPROX .360 NEEDLE-FIRE ROOK RIFLE BY W & J RIG BY, DUBLIN, serial no: 12429,circa 1867,24in. octagonal signed barrel, action engraved with acanthus scrollwork signed W & J Rigby on one side and Dublin on the other, l4Y4in. highly figured pistol grip stock with metal butt plate, in a brassmounted pigskin case.

See Illustration Page 9. £600-800

14. A RARE AND FINE APPROX..400 CALMULTI-GROVEBEAUMONT PATENT TRANSITIONAL BREECH LOADINGHAMMERRIFLEBY THOMASCONWAYOFMANC~

TER, no visible serial number, 29in. two stage damascus barrel with two leaf sights, Birmingham proof marks, internal striker, boxlock action engraved with fine scrollwork signed ' Thomas Conway, 4 Blackfriars Street, Manchester', retaining traces of original colour and finish, 14Y4in. swan neck highly figured stock with partially engraved butt cap, in a William Powell canvas case.

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15. A 15-BORE PERCUSSION GUN BY COOK, BATH, 18th / 19th century, conv erted from flintlock, with two-stage Spanish barrel inlaid with gold maker's marks of Bustindui at the breach, signed flat lock (hammer missing), chequered walnut half-stock, partly engraved white-metal mounts, and silver escutcheons (ramrod missing).

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18. A.D.JANSONOFBRUXELLES PERCUSSION GALLERY PISTOL, removable 3in. octagonal barrel signed 'brevete', half-stocked, spurred trigger guard, 12in. overall. £40-60 19. A 5-SHOT APPROX. 38 CAL RIMFIRE DOUBLEACTIONW.TRANTER PATENT REVOLVER, Sin. octagonal signed 'James W. Rosier, Melbourne' barrel (retaining some original finish), Birmingham proof marks, gilt frame (worn), partially engraved with scrollwork, wooden chequered grips, in its makers mahogany case.

See Illustration Page 10. £300-500 20. NoLot

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unsigned, Birmingham proof-marks, mid 19th century, with octagonal sighted barrel, cylinder, open scroll engraved frame, patent hammer-safety, rammer, and chequered walnut grips. £100-150

22. AN AMERICAN PERCUSSION SIXSHOT TURRET REVOLVER, stamped A.W.Loomis, Lebanon, Ct., serial no: 107, mid 19th century, with rifled partoctagonal sighted barrel, horizontally mounted cylinder, boxlock action, under hammer, and angled butt with rounded walnut grips.

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23. A 6-SHOT TRANSITION OPEN FRAMED PERCUSSION BAR HAMMER REVOLVER, 3 Y2in. octagonal barrel, signed "Malehams' improved revolver Sheffield", cylinder Birmingham proofed, scroll engraved frame, chequered grip. £150-250 24. A 6-SHOT RING PULL UNDER HAMMERPERCUSSIONPEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY J.R COOPER,3in. fluted barrel with Birmingham proof marks, round frame engraved with bold acanthus signed J.R. Cooper patentee, sliding top safety, two piece smooth walnut grip, 7Y2in. overall.

See Illustration Page 11. £200-300 25. A 120BORESIX-SHOTPEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER, with bar hammer, German silver frame, signed ' H. Hart self patent acting', 3in. fluted barrel, Birmingham proof marks, two piece chequered grips, in its mahogany case with various accessories. £600-800

See Illustration (Page 12). £300-500

26. A 80 BORE 5-SHOT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, retailed by J.Purdey, 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London, 6in. Octagonal signed and sighted barrel, bearing London proof marks, blued frame, Adams patent: 11726R, plain cylinder, chequered grip with trap door butt cap, in a relined oak case, with various accessories.

See Back Cover Illustration. £800-1200 27. A 38-BORE ADAMS PATENT FIVESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, by Deane, Adams & Deane (Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert), 30 King William St.t, London Bridge, serial no: 1443, London proof-marks, mid 19th century, with blued octagonal sighted barrel, signed in full on the top strap, blued scroll engraved action and trigger guard, engraved hinged butt-trap cover, chequered walnut grip and much original fmish: in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including bullet mould and Dixon copper flask.

See Back Cover Illustration. £800-1200 28. A BRASS FRAMED PERCUSSION POCKETPISTOLBY HETHERINGTONOFNOTTINGHAM, 1~in. turn offbarrel, Birmingham proof marks, chequered walnut grip, concealed. trigger, sliding top safety; together with a 5mm rim fire gallery pistol. (2) £50-70

29. COLT 1849 MODEL PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, serial no: 99448, made in 1854, with blued octagonal barrel with New York address, cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene, case hardened frame (action not working), silvered trigger guard and grip-strap, varnished walnut grips, matching numbers, some original finish: in original lined and fitted American casing (lid cracked), with accessories, including a continental pistol flask with finely embossed decoration. See Back Cover Illustration. £600-800 30. A J.RCOOPER'S PATENT SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, mid 19th century, with fluted barrels with Birmingham proof marks, rounded scroll engraved action, ringtrigger, and rounded figured walnut grips. £150-250 31. A PAffiOFCONVERTED PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS ENGRAVED H.NOCK, LONDON, Birmingham proof marks, with turn-off barrels, signed brass actions, and figured flat sided walnut butts. (2) £150-200

32. A SIX-SHOT TRANSITIONAL PERCUSSION REVOLVER, signed Clabrough, Lincoln, Birmingham proof marks, with re-blued sighted barrel, reblued cylinder numbered from 1-6, reblued bar hammer, scroll engraved rounded action, engraved butt trap cover, chequered walnut grips. See Illustration Page 12. £150-200. 33. A PERCUSSION RIFLED SERVICE PISTOL, dated 1857, with rifled sighted barrel, dated Tower lock with VR Crowned on the tail, walnut full-stock, military brass mounts, iron lanyard ring, and iron stirrup ramrod. See Illustration Page 12 £120-160 34. AN UNUSUAL PERCUSSION SAWHANDLEDTARGETORDUELLING PISTOL BY AUGIERS & CO., CALCUTTA, with rifled octagonal sighted barrel, platinum line and plug, signed scroll engraved bolted lock, highly figured fruit wood half-stock, chequered butt, scroll engraved silver mounts including spur trigger guard and oval pommel-plate, the last inscribed "H.H.Goodeve Calcutta". £300400

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35. A PAmOF PERCUSSION BOXLOCK PISTOLS BY HOLMES & SON, DERBY, London proof marks, with case-hardened turn-offbarrels each with folding bayonet beneath, signed scroll engraved case-hardened actions and trigger guards, white metal escutcheons, chequered rounded walnut butts, and some original finish, in later lined and fitted case, with damaged copper flask. See Illustration (Page 13) £400-600 36. A RARE AND FINELY DECORATED 50-BORE JOHN ADAMS PATENT SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, signed Adam's Patent Small Company, 391, Strand, London, serial no: 196, circa 1870, London proof-marks, with blued octagonal sighted barrel, top-strap signed on within interlaced ribbons, cylinder with swept nipple-protectors, blued rammer secured by a press-stud, blued trigger guard and case hardened butt-cap, the last with suspension ring, chequered walnut butt, most of its original finish, decorated overall with finely engraved foliate scrollwork: in lined and fitted oak case with accessories including bullet mould and Dixon flask, the lid with E. M . Reilly & Co. trade label. See Back Cover Illustration. £1500-2000 37. No Lot 38. A RUSSIAN PERCUSSION MILITARY MUSKET, TULA, dated 1836, with sighted barrel, dated lock, walnut fullstock, brass mounts including three barrel bands, and original iron ramrod. £150-250 39. ARAREFOURBARRELHAND ROTATED .38CALPEPPERBOX REVOLVERBYGREEN OFWIGAN, boxlock action engraved with scrollwork, 3 ~ in . fluted barrel with Birmingham proof marks, concealed trigger, chequered walnut grip with trap door butt. See Illustration Page 11. £300-500

40. A PERCUSSION BUILT PISTOL BY REILLY, New Oxford St., London, mid 19th Century, with signed octagonal sighted barrel with London proof-marks, scroll engraved action and mounts, the last including hinged butt-trap cover, chequered walnut butt, belt hook, and stirrup ramrod. £100-150

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COLT 1851 MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no: I 09787, made in 1861, the barrel with New-York address, cylinder without naval engagement scene, brass trigger guard and grip-strap (adapted), walnut grips and matching numbers (worn overall): in reproduction lined and fitted case with accessories including powder flask. See Illustration (Page 10). £250-350. 42. A .41 CAL 5-SHOT PERCUSSION ADAMS REVOLVER, retailed by E.M.Reilly & Co, London, 6in. octagonal barrel, London proof marks, chequered wooden grip, generally pitted. £200-300 43. A CONTINENTAL FLOBERT PATENT SALOON PISTOL AND A TURKISH CONVERTED PERCUSSION PISTOL, both 19th century, the first with octagonal sighted barrel, engraved steel mounts, and ebonised half-stock carved with foliage; the last with chiselled iron barrel, walnut full-stock, and cast brass mounts (both with surface rust). (2) £80-120 44. A CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION MILITARY PISTOL, mid 19th century, reconstructed from flintlock, with shortened iron barrel, lock stamped with a crescent and star, walnut half stock, military brass mounts, iron lanyard ring, and later iron ramrod. £60-90

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48. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS, signed H.Nock, early 19th century, Birmingham proof marks, with turn-off barrels, signed and engraved actions, and flat sided, figured walnut butts. (2) See Illustration Page 11. £300-500 49. A FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, Birmingham proof-marks, with sighted barrel, engraved lock, walnut full-stock, engraved brass mounts, and wooden ramrod. £150-250 50. AFLINTLOCKMILITARYPISTOL, early 19th century, the rounded lock with GR crown (cock replaced), walnut full-stock, brass mounts including buttcap engraved 'H/39' (ramrod missing). £150-250 51. ABOXLOCKFLINTLOCKMUFF PISTOLBYHICKINOFLONDON, !in. turn off barrel, concealed trigger, boxlock engraved with trophies and flags, flat sided walnut butt. £80-120

52. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY HARCOURT, IPSWICH, London proofmarks, possibly re-converted from percussion, with re-browned octagonal sighted barrels, platinum touch-holes, signed engraved bolted locks, walnut full -stocks, pineapple chequered butts, engraved iron mounts, original horn tipped ramrods. £1200-1600 53. A LIEGE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL FOR THE EASTERN MARKET, 19th century, with iron barrel (light pitting), rounded lock struck with Arabic arsenal mark, walnut full-stock, military brass mounts, and iron lanyard ring. £80-120 54. ATURKffiHFLINTLOCKPISTOL, 19th century, with chiselled iron barrel, engraved lock (steel-spring missing), wooden full-stock, and brass mounts (ramrod missing). £60-80

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59. A 20 BORE FLINTLOCK GUN, early 19th century, with two stage barrel, engraved lock re-engraved 'B.Griffith', chequered walnut half-stock and engraved iron mounts (iron parts worn and pitted), ramrod missing. £80-120 60. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED BOLTON, 18in. two stage iron barrel, with sprung bayonet (spring broken), octagonal breech signed 'Bolton, Wigan', London proof marks, signed stamp Jock with roller frizzen (action at fault), fully stocked, brass mounts, wooden ramrod with brass tip, 33in. overall. See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £600-800 61.

A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED H.NOCK, 14~in. brass barrel with sprung bayonet, London proof marks, belied mouth, border engraved Jock stamped 'H.Nock',% stocked, brass trigger guard with acorn finial, brass mounts, missing ramrod. See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £700-900 62. A 1740FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS, signed 'Ran Ford Dublin', 16in. two stage brass barrel, octagonal breech signed 'Dublin', makers stamp and London proof marks, banana shaped Jock signed 'Ran Ford 1740 Dublin', fully stocked, brass mounts including side plate, brass butt plate stamped '2K5915' (census number), wooden ramrod with brass tip. See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £1000-1500

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BAYANETBY GRIFFIN, WNDON, London proof-marks, with two stage belied barrel, with folding bayonet on the left side, signed engraved Jock, walnut full-stock carved with a shell, engraved brass mounts, and wooden ramrod. See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £1200-1500

69. No Lot 70. ACONTINENTAL32BOREPINFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 2in. 6-shot fluted barrel engraved with rosework, frame engraved also with rosework, two piece bag shaped wooden grip, 5~in . overall. £150-250

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74. A CASED .22 MARK 1 WEBLEY AIR PISTOL, serial no: 37219, with an unopened box ofBSA .22 pellets, in its cardboard box. £40-60

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78. A HOLLAND & HOLLAND SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, for gun number: 24557. £80-120 79. SIX WOODEN HANDLED GUNMAKING TOOLS, consisting of three screwdrivers, (W.Evans, W.Powell, Hawksley), and three nipple keys. (6) £30-50 80. FIVEPAIRSOFNICKELPLATED SNAP CAPS BY VARIOUS MAKERS. (5) 81.

SIXPAIRSOFNICKELPLATED SNAPCAPSOFVARIOUSMAKERS. (6)

£30-50 82. A BRASS 12 BORE CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR WITH HOOK; together with a gun metal 16 bore cartridge extractor, a round nickel plated oil bottle, a leather cleaning pouch and a leather 12 bore barrel I hand protector. (5) £50-70

83. A 1959 W.W. GREENER LTD PRICE CATALOGUE; togetherwithaG& S Holloway catalogue. (2) £10-15 84. FIVE WOODEN HANDLED SCREWDRIVERS, consisting of2 W. Evans, a Woodward & Son, a Charles Lancaster and a Holland & Holland. (5) £25-35 85. A LARGE QUANTITY OF NICKEL PLATED SNAP CAPS BY VARIOUS MAKERS. £50-70 86. A 1929 PURDEY'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL; together with a glass oil bottle, two 12 bore cartridge extractors, and a leather hand protector. £10-20 87. THREE TIN OIL BOTTLES. (3) £5-10 88. A BROWNWELLS GUNMAKERS TOOL BOX, containing a large quantity of tools, together with a box of cleaning kit for a 12 and 20 bore. £30-50 89. W.J. JEFFREY & CO- SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS. £60-80 90. A FINE QUALITY JAMESPURDEY & SONS OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE FORA HAMMER RIFLE, with brass corners, compartments for 27~in. barrels. £300-400 91. A 200 SIZE BRASS CORNERED CANVAS AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, missing its straps. £80-120 92. TWO 100 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAGS; together with two 50 size cartridge bags. (4) £50-70 93. A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE FOR AN OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, in unused condition, made for Holland & Holland. £200-300

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94. ANEW HOLLAND & HOLLAND LEATHER250SIZECARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £100-150 95. ABRASSCORNEREDLEATHERSIZE 200 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £200-300 ·96. A SINGLE CANVAS CASE. £30-50 97. ABRASSCORNEREDDOUBLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with William Evans label, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £80-120 98. A NICKEL PLATED COMBINED WHISTLE AND 12-BORE CARTRIDGE EXTRACfOR, late 19th century. £80-120 99. A SINGLE PERCUSSION OAK CASE, missing interior. £25-35 100. AN OAK AND LEATHER BRASS CORNERED SIZE 500 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH WILLIAMEVANS LABEL, leather straps and key. £300-400

101. TWOPOWDERFLASKS,both 19th century, the first by Hawksley, with shaped copper body embossed with strap work; the last by Hawksley, with copper bag-shaped body embossed with netting and hanging game on one side. £60-90 102. THREE POWDER-FLASKS, all 19th century, the first by Dixon & Sons, with copper body decorated with branches of oak and two greyhounds below a stags mask on one side; the second by Hawksley, shaped copper body decorated with a sportsman and game birds on one side (cut-off spring missing); the last by G. Roe, with bag shaped copper body decorated with a horse framed by foliage on each side (worn). (3) £60-90 103. THREE POWDER FLASKS, two 19th century, each with copper bag-shaped body embossed with game and hunting scenes (one a modem reproduction). (3) £50-70 104. THREE POWDER FLASKS, the ftrst by Hawksley, with bag-shaped copper body embossed with a hunting scene amid oak foliage, and retaining some original finish; the second by Hawksley, with bag-shaped body embossed with stag's masks and branches of oak (worn); the last of similar form. (3) £80-120

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A CAVALIERPRESENTATION CLEANING KITBYHOLLAND& HOLLAND, with marquetry lid.

A QUANTITY OFREWADING TOOLS, including two shot measures, a decapper, wad punch and resizer etc.

£300-500 106.

£60-80

A CAVALIER PRESENTATION CLEANING KIT BY HOLLAND& HOLLAND, with marquetry lid.

110. A WILLIAMEVANSBONEHANDLED BRASS CHAMBER BRUSH, together with two bone handled W.Evans screwdrivers and a leather pouch. (4)

£300-500 107.

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A 300 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners and leather straps.

111. THREE LEATHER SHOT FLASKS, one by Sykes.

£150-250 108.

£40-60 112.

AN OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, with Westley Richards label, missing handle and straps.

TWO BRASS POWDER FLASKS; together with one leather shot flask and four nickel plated snap caps. (7)

£80-120

£50-70

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113. A JOHN MCNABOFGREAT BRITAIN BESIQUAUTYLEATHERDOUBLE DETACHABLE GUN SLEEVE.

£280-320 114. ADETACHABLEPAIROFLEATHER GUN SLEEVES BY PARSONS.

£140-180 115. A LEATHER 12 BORE GUN SLEEVE BY PARSONS.

£60-90 116. A LEATHER 12 BORE GUN SLEEVE BY PARSONS.

£60-90

117. ABRASSCORNEREDDOUBLEOAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels, lined with green baize, label missing. £250-350 118. A BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels, relined with red baize. £250-350 119. A CANVAS AND LEATHER APPROX. 75 SIZE CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling, in new condition. £30-50 120. A CANVAS AND LEATHER APPROX. 75 SIZE CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling, in new condition. £30-50 121. ALEATHERAPPROX. 75SIZE CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling, in new condition. £45-65 122. A LEATHER APPROX. 75 SIZE CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling, in new condition. £45-65 123. A SINGLE CANVAS GUN CASE, with compartments for 29in. barrels, lined with green baize. £40-60 124. A WILLIAMPOWELLSINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartment for 28~in. barrels, lined with green baize. £120-160 125. A BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHERSINGLEHAMMERGUN CASE, with compartment for 28in. barrels, lined with red cloth. £220-280 126. ADOUBLEOAKANDLEATHER MOTOR GUN CASE, as new condition. £250-300 127. ADOUBLEBRASSCORNERED MAHOGANY CASE, compartments for 30in. barrels, lift out tray, lined with green baize £500-700

128. A SINGLE BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, compartment for 30~in barrels. £100-150 129. A NEW LEATHER200 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with reinforced leather corners, leather straps and key. £180-220 130. A NEW LEATHER SIZE 200 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with reinforced leather corners, leather straps and key. £180-220 131. AN OAK AND LEATHER BRASS CORNERED SIZE 150 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LABEL, leather straps and key. £250-350 132. A PERCUSSION SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE. £30-40 133. A NEW SINGLE LEATHER BRASS CORNERED GUNCASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels, lined with dark blue baize, with keys. £100-150 134. SIMILAR LOT AS ABOVE. £100-150 135. SIMILAR LOT AS ABOVE. £100-150 136. A NEW SINGLE LEATHER BRASS CORNERED GUNCASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels, lined with dark blue baize, with keys. £100-150 137. A BRASS NIPPLE-PRIMER, probably 19th century, with sprung action. £30-50 138. FOURTEEN 1961 'SHOOTING TIMES' MAGAZINES. £10-15 139. A LEATHER AND CANVAS DOUBLE GUN CASE OUTER. £20-30

140. A GOOD BRASS CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE BY W.R. PAPE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £150-250 141. A LARGE NICKEL PLATED BARTRAM & CO. POWDER FLASK; together with a brass G.W. Ingram patent powder flask and a small brass pistol powder flask. (3) £25-35 142. APLAQUEINTHESHAPEOF A SHIELD, with the following items attached; a brass hilted American 1800 small sword with scabbard, two bayonets with scabbards, and two Belgian flintlock military holster pistols. £300-400 143. AGOODLEATHERLEG-0-MUTTON CASE FOR A DOUBLE RIFLE, with compartment for 29in. barrels. £50-70 144. TWOLEATHERBARRELGRIPS,a nickel plated cartridge extractor, and a barrel funnel. £20-30 145. ASETOFSIXPINFIRE 12 BORE REWADING TOOLS. £200-300 146. A NICKEL PLATED 12 BORE CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR; together with other associated items. £20-30 147. "THE COMPLETE SHOT'' BY G.T. TEASDALE-BUCKELL, third edition 1908; together with "Pheasants and Covert Shooting" by Aymer Maxwell, 1913. £20-30 148. HOLLAND & HOLLAND- A DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with brass corners for guns nos: 22519 I 22520, internal green flap missing leather· straps. £150-250 149. A RIFLE STOCK BLANK, length 3 5 ~in.

£200-250

150. A FIGURED RIFLE STOCK BLANK, length 35%in. £200-250 151. A FIGURED RIFLE STOCK BLANK, length 35 1/2in. £200-250 152. J.D. DOUGAL & SONS DOUBLE TWOTIEROAKANDLEATHER BRASS CORNERED GUN CASE, for guns numbers: 2681 and 2679, (lock broken). £100-150

153. AFINE500SUEOAKANDLEATHER WITH BRASS CORNERS CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE BYWESTLEY RICHARDS. £300-400

154. A BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SUE 200 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £200-300 155. AN OAK AND LEATHER BRASS CORNEREDSUE250CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH JAMES WOODWARD & SONS LABEL, missing one leather strap. £250-350

156. A BRASS CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with a Wtlliam Powelllabel. £60-80 157. A BRASS CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE. £60-80

158. A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with William Evans label, catch broken (spare catch in case). £60-80 159. ADOUBLEOAKANDLEATHERGUN CASE, with canvas outer, (some water damage to interior). £80-120 160. ADOUBLEBRASSCORNERED LEATHER GUN CASE. £80-120

161. APURDEYSINGLELEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, with label and cleaning rod. £100-150

162. A J.DICKSON LEATHER SUE 200 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, circa 1885. £200-250

163. A BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHERDOUBLEGUNCASE. £150-200 164. A J. WOODWARD & SONS SIZE 500 OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, stamped 'Honorable Richard Coke' Scots Guards, complete with oak partitions. £200-250 165. A SUE 250 OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners, with Thomas James label, complete with oak compartment, handle missing. £200-250

166. A BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHERCARfRIDGE MAGAZINE, complete with oak partitions, leather work worn. £60-80 167. ARMY & NAVY CANVAS AND LEATHER SIZE250 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £70-90

168. No Lot 169. A REPRODUCTION CIRCULAR BRASS PERCUSSION CAP DISPENSER £60-80 170. A LEATHERLEG-0-MUTTON CASE, missing handle. £15-25 171. AJAMESPURDEY MAHOGANY BRASS CORNERED PERCUSSION GUN CASE. £150-250

172. A GOOD LEATHERLEG-0-MUTTON GUN CASE, with handle and strap. £30-50 16

173. A 12 BORE RELOADING TOOL, with wooden handles and metalwork painted dark green. £10-15 174. FIVE TRADE CATALOGUES CONSISTING OF TWO G.E. LEWIS & SONS, one written in Arabic, and one in French, the others a Joseph Boume & Son, and two G & S Holloway; together with two printing blocks. £50-70 175 AN UNUSUAL SOLID SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX, 8cm x 5.5cm, rounded rectangular, plain sides and base, giltwash interior. The hinged cover chased with a panel depicting a hunting scene within a leaf chased surround, with strapwork and a beaded border. Birmingham 1902. Weight 2.5oz. £150-£200

(L..__D_I_s_P_LA_Y_B_o_ARD _ _s _ __.) 185. A RARE SMALL CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD BY ELEY,NOBEL INDUSTRIES LTD, displaying sporting gun rounds set within a glazed wooden frame.

See Colour J//ustration £1000-1500

186. A NOBEL CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with sporting and military shotgun, rifle and pistol cartridges, percussion caps, wads, and number shot discs, missing wooden frame and in need of restoration.

See Colour 1//ustration. £700-900

(L..__o_ BS_o_LE_TE_C_AL_m_RE _ ___.J) 188. RHOLLAND .380 RIMFIRE SINGLE BARRELLED ROOK RIFLE, no visible serial no: 22in. barrel, Birmingham proof marks, nickel plated frame stamped 'Tipping and Lawden', Sharps patent, figured stock. £150-£250

189. A RARE .577 I 45 FIELD PATENT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, serial no: L2349, 29in. Metford rifled barrel with filed flat rib and leaf sights up to 400 yards, chequered engraved frame, one side stamped ' Fields patent NO: 1927, 1877' and on the other side ' W. W. Greener68Haymarket, London' , 14Y..in. pistol grip stock, weight 8lb. There were less than 2000 Fields patent made. £600-800 190. JOHN DICKSON & SON .300 PUSH DOWN SIDE SAFETY ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 5247, 26in. black powder only barrel, with leaf sights and filed rib, action engraved with fme chequering and Fleur de Lys motif retaining traces of original fmish, 14in. highly figured pistol grip stock in its makers canvas case. £500-700 191. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L..300 CAL SIDELEVERHAMMERROOKRIFLE, serial no: 82565, 26in. barrel with three leaf sights up to 150 yards, border engraved frame retaining some orginal colour hardening, 14Yzin. pistol grip stock. 192. .300 CAL MARTINI ROOK RIFLE BY S.JACKSON OF NOTTINGHAM, serial no: 32611 , 26in. barrel, with two leaf sites up to 100 yards, action retaining some original finish, 14Yzin. pistol grip stock. £100-150

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196. ANSCHUTZ MODEL MATCH 54.22 TARGETRIFLE, serialno: 163931X, ina travelling case. £250-350 197. 35 CALIBRE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 400455 , 24in. round blued barrel (proof exemption certificate), action retaining some original fmish, 13 in. figured stock. See Colour Illustration. £300-500 198. SAKO .308 CAL BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE MODEL A2, serial no: 364038. £100-150 199. D.W.M. MODEL 1895 BAUER MAUSER 7 X 57 CAL BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE, serial no: 7930. £50-70 200. MOD 94 WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION 30/30 CAL RIFLE, serial no: 983525, 26in. nitro barrel, blued action, 13in. stock. £80-120 201. BRNO .243W BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 52860, with mounts . £60-80 202. ZASTAVA 22/250 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 24201. £80-120 203. MANNLICHER 6.5 X 54 CAL MODEL 1903 TAKE DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 16788. £70-90 204. WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION 30-06 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE, serial no: 410707, 24in. nickel steel barrel, 13in. stock with metal butt plate . £150-250 205. MANNLICHER 6.5 X 54 MODEL 1905 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 4750, with two triggers . £80-120

206. A 12BORE WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, serial no: 45925, 30in. round black powder only barrel, action stamped W.R.A. (possibly refinished), 13 in. figured semi-pistol grip stock. See Colour Illustration. £300-500 207. 303 SMLE PRESENTATION NUMBER 4 MK 1 MILITARY RIFLE, serial no: 24630, silver plaque on stock reading 'Steven E. Girling O.L. 1909-1914 Memoriall949.' £60-80 208. 7.9mm 1937 MOD 98 MILITARY MAUSER, serial no: 9667, with Nazi markings and sling. £80-£120 209. HECKLER&COCKSEMI-AUTOMATIC .22 SPORTING RIFLE MOD HK300, mounted with a Kassar 2 x 7 x wide scope £100-£150 210. ALEXHENRY .450(3Y..in.)DOUBLE BARRELLED HAMMER ROTARY UNDERLEVER RIFLE, serial no: 3459, 28in. black powder only chopper lump damascus barrels, bolted back action, locks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14Yzin. well-figured pistol grip stock with engraved heel & toe plates, filled rib, Henry rifling, weight 8lb. 2oz. See Front Cover Illustration The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1875 for A.M . PercyEsq. £700-£900 211. ALEX HENRY 350 FALLING BWCK PATENT NUMBER 1716 RIFLE, serial no: 4798, 25in. black powder only barrels with two leaf sights up to 200 yards, bolted back action lock engraved with fme syrollwork retaining much original colour, 14in. well-figured pistol grip stock with engraved heel & toe plates. See Front Cover Illustration £600-£800

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Lot 293

212. A TIN BOX CONTAINING A QUANTITY OF OLD LOCK PLATES, SEARS, FORE-END IRONS, AND A LIKE; together with another box containing reloading tools and bullet moulds. £80-£120

213. GEBRUDERMERKELOFSUHL 16 BORE AND 7 X 65R OVER AND UNDERBOXLOCK EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN WITH AN EXTRASETOF28IN.16BOREOVER AND UNDER BARRELS, serial no: 53130, 25\/zin. nitro combination barrels, 2%in. chambers, 28in. barrels, %choke in both, scalloped action engraved with a Germanic hunting scene, set front trigger, 15 in. highly figured pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, horn trigger guard, weight 9lb. 4oz. (rifle barrels), weight 6lb. 1Ooz. ( 16 bore barrels), rifle barrels mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 3-12 x 56 telescopic sight.

See Illustration (Page 19). £2000-3000 214. AMAUSER6.5X55BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 666754, mounted with a hunter 8 x 56 telescopic sight. £250-300

215. H.BLASER 12 BORE AND 6 X 50R MAG OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION GUN, serial no: 09363, 23%in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, mounted with a Zeiss Diatal- ZA 6 x 42 telescopic sight, action partially engraved with scrollwork, set front trigger, 14in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 6oz. £700-900 216. G.P. SAVER & SON 12 BORE AND 7 X 65R MODEL3000 BOXLOCK DRILLING COMBINATIONGUN,serialno: G6980, 25in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and Yz choke, scalloped action carved with game scenes, front set trigger, 14in. wellfigured pistol grip stock, beaver tail fore-end, weight 7lb. 8oz. £800-1200 217. 8 X 68S SAVER WETHERBY MK 4 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, with Car! Zeiss 8 x 52 telescopic sight, serial no: P4689. £600-800 218. MAUSER- WERKEAG.OBERNDORF MODEL 2000 .375 HOLLAND & HOLLAND MAGNUM BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 79479, mounted with a Redfield 6 x 44 telescopic sight. £700-900

219. STEYR-MANNLICHERLEXUS 7 X 64 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 88053, mounted with a Zeiss 6 x42 scope. £600-800 220. H. BLASER 16 BORE AND 5.6 X 52R BOXLOCK OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION GUN, serial no: 03762, 24in. nitro barrels, bored approx.% choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15 in. figured stock, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 6x 42 scope. £800-1200 221. BROWNING .270 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 34288PM 117, mounted with a Meopta 7 x 50 telescopic sight. £300-400 222. G.P. SAUER& SON 16BOREAND7X 57R BOXLOCKDRILLING COMBINATION GUN, serial no: F2109,23Yzin. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. full and Yz choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, fron set trigger, 14\/zin. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 1Ooz., mounted with an Hertel and Reuss telescopic sight. £1000-1500 223. A MODEL 188633CALIDRE TAKEDOWNWINCHESTERLEVER ACTIONRIFLE, serialno: 129033,24in. round barrel, frame retaining much original fmish, 13 in. figured stock, full length magazine.

See Colour Illustration. £800-1200 224. WINCHESTER 45/90 W.C.F. MOD 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 1138, 26in. octagonal barrel, plained frame (with light pitting marks), 13 Yzin. stock (loose at head). (See Colour Illustration) £500-700 225. BROWNING 12 BORE SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, serial no: 17923, 27Yzin. nitro barrels, in a wooden case. £80-120 226. CHURCHILLGUNMAKERS.270 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 74247 £80-120

227. AN ITALIAN MADE .44 CAL COLT REPLICA PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no: 165732, 25in. barrel, with wooden shoulder stock, in a black case. £100-150 228. REPRODUCTION PARKER HALE .577 CAL THREE BAND ENFIELD MILITARY RIFLE, in new condition, serial no: 6034. £150-200

229. A FULL SIZE U.S. CIVIL WAR STYLE MODEL CANNON, 2ft. 7in. iron barrel, 2in. bore, mounted on field carriage, 6ft. 4in. overall. £500-700 230. ARMY & NAVY .303 MARTINI

ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 20798, 24~in. nitro barrel, border engraved frame retaining much original finish. See Colour Illustration £250-350

231. WILHLEHANNEOFCREFELDSUHL 16 BORE AND 9.0 X 72R BOX LOCK DRILLING COMBINATION GUN, serial no: 191, 263/4in. nitro barrels, filed rib with quick detachable mounts, scalloped action engraved with roe and fallow deer, manual safety set trigger, horn trigger guard, 14'l4in. pistol grip stock including %in. horn extension, weight 7lb. 1Ooz. See Illustration Page 19. £700-900

Lot 231

232. FIREARMS CO. ALPINE 30/06 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: P50733, with scope mounts. £80-120 233. MAUSER-WERKEAG.OBENDORF .22 LR TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 180794, quick release scope mounts. £30-50 234. .22 SHORT WINCHESTER PUMP ACTION SPORTING RIFLE MODEL 1890, serial no: 239611. £20-30 235. .250 BSA MARTINI ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 10160, 25in. barrel with leaf sights up to 150 yards. £50-70

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NB: The following lots 239 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. 239. THESTOCKACTIONANDFO~

END ONLY OF A COMPOSED PAIR OF12BORE BOXLOCKNONEJECTORS BY E.M. REILLY & CO, serial no: 33849/35064, actions engraved with scrollwork, 14Y:tin. well-figured stocks including %in. wooden extensions, in their double leather case. £250-350

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240. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AJ.WOODWARD& SONS 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3474, No: 1 of a pair, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14Y:tin. wellfigured stock; together with a Belgian single barrelled .41 0(2) £80-120 241. THESTOCKACTIONANDFOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY W.H. POLLARD & SON, serial no: 8478, partially engraved action, 14%in. figured stock, in a leather case. £50-70 242. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BYWILLIAM GARDEN, serial no: 3370, locks and action partially engraved retaining some original colour hardening, 14in. stock. £250-350 243. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W & C SCOTT & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 19927, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock. £200-300

244. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A E.M. REILLY &CO 16BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN,serialno: 13224, flats stamped Joseph Brazier, sidelocks profusely engraved with acanthus, sprung loaded strikers, 14Y:tin. figured stock including I in. wooden extension. £150-250 245. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR BY HAMMOND BROS., serial no: 50804, locks and action engraved with fme scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14in. wellfigured stock, in its makers brass cornered leather case. £500-700 246. THESTOCKACTIONANDFOREEND ONLY OF A CHARLES LANCASTERASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCKEJECTOR,serialno: 13135, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, No: 1 ofapair, 14Y:tin. wellfigured (cracked and repaired at hand) stock, in a Holland & Holland leather case, the barrels have been sleeved and the wording 'sleeved' has been removed therefore making the barrels out of proof. £400-600 247. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 15028, action engraved with scrollwork, 14Y:tin. figured stock including I Y.iin. wooden extension, in a leather !eg-o-mutton case. £300-500 248. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY LINDSEY BROS., serial no: 1862, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, in a leather case. £250-350 249. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AMORTIMER& SON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER, serial no: 57240, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14\l.iin. figured semi-pistol grip stock, push button fore-end . £150-250

250. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR BY CHARLES BOSWELL, serial no: 13633, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14V.in. wellfigured stock including I in. black ebonite extension, this gun is out of proof due to gun being sleeved and there being no mention of such. £250-350 251. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AJ.J.LEAVER, WESTON-SUPER-MARE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: I 0274 7, scalloped action engraved with pointers surrounded by scrollwork, intercepting sears, 141hin. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock. See Illustration (Page 26). £200-300

252. THESTOCKACTIONANDFOREENDONLYOFACHARLESHELLffi 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1076, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, gold cocking indicators, 14~in. well-figured stock including 1in. wooden extension. £500-{)00 253. THESTOCKACTIONANDFOREENDONLYOF A HOLLAND& HOLLAND12BORE ROYAL SIDELOCKEJECTOR,serialno: 12207, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14~in. well-figured stock. £500-700

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254. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OFA WARD&SONS12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: T9600, in a wooden box. £50-70 255. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A SMITH MIDGLEY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, the locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, action blackened, 14 ~ in. well figured stock, in a brass cornered leather case. £500-700

256. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W.CASHMORE 12 BORETOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7021, rebounding side locks, push button fore-end, I4in. well-figured pistol grip stock. £200-300 257. THESTOCKACTIONANDFO~

END ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVERHAMMERGUNBYJOHN FRY, serial no: 8834, rebounding sidelocks, one replaced hammer, I4in. figured stock, in a canvas case. £50-70 258. THESTOCKACTIONANDFO~

ENDONLYOFA 12BORE TOPLEVERHAMMERGUNBY S.HOLDON, serial no: 657I, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes surrounded by scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, percussion fences, I4in. stock (cracked at hand), in a leather case. £40-60 259. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W.HORTON ROTARY UNDERLEVER 12 BORE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 913, rebounding back action locks partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, in its makers leather case. £150-250

260. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE SPRUNG WADED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY W.R PAPE, serial no: I 332, rebounding side locks engraved with game scenes, I4in. wellfigured stock with butt plate. £50-70 261. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WILLIAM EVANS FROMPURDEYS16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, rebounding sidelocks, partially engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock. £50-70 262. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ END ONLY OF A 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY G. THORPE BARTRUM, serial no: 1124, action partially engraved with scrollwork, I4Y-tn. stock. £50-70 263. THESTOCKACTIONANDFO~

END ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVERHAMMERGUNBY J.S. BOREHAM, no visible serial number, rebounding sidelocks engraved with -rose and scrollwork, I4 112in. wellfigured semi-pistol grip stock with heel and toe plates. £50-70

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264. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ ENDONLYOFA WATSONBROS.12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: H4894, (in poor condition). £50-70 265. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ END ONLY OF A W.W.GREENER LIST NO: 130 TOPLEVER 12 BORE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 40328, rebounding plain sidelocks, I4 114in. figured semi-pistol grip stock. £50-70 266. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ END ONLY OF A CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5044, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, C and P patent 2 I 43, removable disc strikers, I4 112in. well-figured stock, (badly cracked at hand). £50-70 267. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY J.WOODWARD & SONS, serial no: 4972, engraved back action locks, missing hammers, I 4~in. replacement stock, push button fore-end. £50-70 268. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ END ONLY OF A W.R BARRETT 12 BORE CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 39 I4, sidelocks engraved with game scenes and scrollwork, sprung loaded strikers, one trigger broken, I 5in. figured stock. £50-70 269. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ END ONLY OF A J.S. BOREHAM 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4549, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, 14~in . well-figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension. £50-70 270. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO~ END ONLY OF A WILLIAMPOWELL &SON 16BORE LIFT-UP PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7940, plain action, I4 Y-tin. figured stock. £50-70

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THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A S.SMALLWOOD 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN,no visible serial number, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, I 3 ~ in . figured stock. £50-70 272. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY T.W. WATSON, serial no: 998, trigger plate action engraved with game scenes, cocking indicators, I 4 ~ in . stock. £50-70 273. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W.J.JEFFREY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12682, scroll engraved action, 14 ~ in. figured stock. £50-70

THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE CONTINENTAL PUSH FORWARD UNDERLEVERHAMMERGUNBY AL SEYBIRIICH IN MALCHIN, no visible serial number, (in poor condition). £30-50

THESTOCKACTIONANDFOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SOLID BALL THE' AVANT TOUT' COSMOS BOXWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 25820, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14in. semipistol grip stock, in its canvas and leather case (two leaf sights up to 100 yards on barrels). £150-250 277. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A THOMASHORSLEY PULL BACK PATENTBAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1891, (in poor condition). £50-70

275. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A COGSWELL & ~ONDOUBLEBARRELLED

ROTARYUNDERLEVER8BORE, serial no: 16521, with rebounding back action locks retaining some original colour hardening, percussion fences, I 3 ~ in . figured semi-pistol grip stock. £60-100

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278. THE STOCKACfiON AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUNBY J.R CRANE, serial no: 347, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, rabiit eared hammers, Charles Lancaster patent 34 7, 15 in. figured stock, in a Fred T. Baker canvas case. £80-120 279. THE STOCK ACfiON AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY C. S.S.A LTD, serial no: 70040, action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. stock, in a canvas case. £150-250

280. THE STOCKACfiON AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVERHAMMERGUNBY CHARLES BOSWELL, serial no: 11950, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~ in . semi-pistol grip stock. £30-50 281. THESTOCKACTIONANDFOREEND ONLY OF A CHARLES OSBORNE & CO 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 21754, action engraved with scrollwork, carved percussion fences, 14~ wellfigured stock. £100-150

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282. THE STOCKACfiON AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE TOPLEVERHAMMERGUNBY G.E. LEWIS, serial no: 10761 , rebounding back action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock. £50-70

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286. THREEBOXESOFELEYSPECIAL TRAP SHOOTING PAPER CARTRIDGES, approx. 45; together with Eley Kynoch war time issue 12 bore cartridges, approx. 25, and approx. 90 Jeffrey, London Eley Kynoch paper cartridges. £20-30 287. A DISPLAY CASE CONTAINING APPROX. 500 TWELVE BORE

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292. JAMESPURDEYROTARY UNDERLEVERHAMMERGUN, serial

no: 531, 28%in. nitro damascus barrels, No: 2 of a pair, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, sidelocks partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, sprung loaded strikers, percussion fences (no name on action), large bowed trigger guard engraved with a pointeR, 14in. central vision well-figured stock with metal butt plate with belt hook, weight 71b., (this gun was possibly converted from a muzzle loader). £800-1200 293. C & HWESTON 28 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3953, 25in. nitro damascus barrels (badly pitted internally), 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and \l.i choke, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in . well-figured stock, weight 51b. 2oz See Illustration Page 18. £300-500

294. J.H. MOUNT-STEPHEN 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2020, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. \l.i and'!. choke, rebounding barlocks, 14~in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 71b. £150-200 295. COX & SON .410 TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7713, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, rebounding back action locks, re-coloured, 14in. figured stock including%. black ebonite extension, weight 4lb. 8oz., scalloped trigger guard. See Illustration Page18. £500-700 296. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.12 BORE TOPLEVERHAMMEREJECTOR WITHTOPSAFETY, serial no: 10197, 27in. nitro barrels (shortened), 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, blacked hammers, percussion fences, converted ejector system, 14%in. well-figured stock with wooden inlay by top safety, push button fore-end, weight 61b. 8oz. See Jl/ustration. £1000-£1500 297. T.WILD 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3969, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. ~and full choke, rebounding sidelocks (worn), missing left hammer, 14in. well-figured stock (cracked and repaired at bottom left horn), weight61b. !Ooz. £150-200 25

298 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 20 BORE SIDELEVERSINGLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, 28in. black powder only barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. full choke, rebounding back action lock retaining traces of original colour, 14in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 8oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. £60-80 299. STEPHEN GRANT 12 BORE 2 3/4IN. SIDELEVERHAMMERGUN,serialno: 4554, 31 in. nitro damascus barrels, 2%in. chambers (original), bored approx.% choke in both, raised wide rib, rebounding back action locks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14%in. well-figured stock including ~in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a makers canvas and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1879 for Lord Parker. See Jl/ustration Page 21. £800-1200 300. CHARLESBOSWELL12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 9952, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz. £150-250 301. . ~BAXTER12BORETOPLEVER

HAMMERGUN, serial no: 49, 27in. nitro barrels (badly pitted at muzzle and shortened), rebounding sidelocks, 14 ~ in. semi-pistol grip figured stock, weight 71b. 3oz. £150-250

302. CASSEGRAM ET SXDAULT BASTIM SYSTEM 10 BORE HAMMERGUN,no visible serial number, 28 1/2in. damascus black powder only barrels, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, Bastim system underlever signed "Acier Fondu", bow of trigger guard inlaid with owners initials in gold, scroll tipped underlever, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with butt plate, weight 91b. 8oz.

See lllustration Page 20. £300-500 303. J.WOODWARD & SONS 12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3398, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14Y:!in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. £1000-1500

304. W.RPAPE 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5566, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. V:! and full choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes, 14Y:!in. highly figured Prince of Wales stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in a leather case.

See Illustration Page 22. £500-700 305. J & WTOLLEY 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3249, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. 1.1 and full choke, barlocks engraved with game scenes and scrollwork, 13 V:! in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz. £300-500

306. CHARLESBOSWELL10BORE AUTOMATIC SAFETY TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN,serial no: 16263,32in. nitro barrels, 2 "Vain. chambers (L.C.), bored approx. extra full choke in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes retaining traces of original colour, 14Y:!in. well-figured stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 11oz.

See Illustration Page 31. £1000-1500 307. WATSON BROS .. 410 DOUBLE BARRELLEDTOPLEVER HAMMERGUN,serialno: 1657,25Y:!in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14V-tin. well-figured stock, weight4lb. 8oz.

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308. JAMESPURDEY8BOREROTARY UNDERLEVERHAMMERGUN,no visible serial number, 37-.in. black powder only damascus barrels (clean), 3Y2in. chambers, border engraved side locks retaining traces of original colour hardening, percussion fences, brass mounts incorporating trigger guard, pistol grip cap and butt plate, I4~in. well-figured pistol grip stock (cracked and repaired at hand), weight I4lb. &oz. See Colour Illustration. £2500-3000 309. G.KYNOCKDOUBLEBARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER8BORE HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 32in. steel barrels, 3 V. in. chambers, with an extra set of30in. damascus nitro barrels, rebounding back action locks, 14in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight I2lb. £2000-2500 310. RJONES16BORESIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 603 I, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, rabbit eared hammers, I 4Y2in. figured stock including ~in . black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. &oz. £250-350 311. E & G HIGHAM 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2951 , 29in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, back action locks, I4 ~ in . stock, weight 6lb. IOoz. £I50-250 312. W.J. DAVIS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, 30in. nitro barrels, (badly pitted), rebounding barlocks, 14 ~ in . stock. £60-80

313. JAMES PURDEY 12 BORE FIRST PATTERN THUMB BRAKE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6930, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and improved cyl, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork retaining some colour hardening (recoloured), I4in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 11 oz. Purdey's have kindly confmned that the gun was completed in I 865 . See Illustration Page 21. £1000-1500 314. PAR LAPAGEMONTIERAFAUREA PARIS 16 BORE PUSH FORWARD UNDERLEVERHAMMERGUN,serial no: 807, 28in. black powder only damascus barrels retaining much original brown, 2Y2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, signed back action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, large percussion fences, scroll ended underlever, I4 ~in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 61b. 9oz. See Illustration Page 14. £300-500 315. F.E. WEBBOFOXFORD28BORE TOPLEVERHAMMERGUN, serial no: 752, 25in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, I4in. well-figured pistol grip stock, weight 5lb., in a Hollis leather case. £500-700 316. W & C SCOTT & SON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 820, 293/.iin. damascus nitro barrels, (badly pitted), 2 Y2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, I4in. figured stock, weight7Ib. £50-70 317. THOMAS TURNER 12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVERHAMMERGUN, serial no: I 080, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, converted from Pinfire, (external and internal pitts), back action locks engraved with game scenes, I4 ~ in . figured stock with metal butt plate. £50-70 27

318. JACKSON OF NOTIINGHAM 12 BORE TOPLEVERBAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, (Westley Richards patent 252), 29in. damascus barrels, (sold with proof exemption certificate .738/.737 21 /23 slight marks at muzzle), sidelocks engraved with game scenes, I4~in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. IOoz. £250-350 319. T.BLAND & SON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVERHAMMERGUN,serial no: I I632, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y2in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, rebounding back action locks, I4%in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. £200-300 320. W.L. SARGENT 12 BORE PUSH FORWARDUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, slight pitts at muzzle, 2Y2in. chambers, choke true cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, I4Y.in. well-figured stock including metal butt cap, weight 61b. IOoz. See Illustration Page 31. £250-350 321. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 27, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, loose fore-end hook, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~ in . wellfigured stock, weight 61b. I Ooz. £100-150 322. W.W. GREENER ROTARY UNDERLEVERHAMMERGUN,serial no: 18579, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y2 in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y2 choke, rebounding sidelocks partially engraved with scrollwork, I4~in . wellfigured central vision stock, weight 61b. lOoz. £300-500

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326. MIROKU 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 576523, 26in. nitro barrels, 13mm wide rib, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and true cyl choke, blacked action engraved with scrollwork, 15 in. stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight8lb. £200-300 327. MIROKU MODEL 3800TR/1 TRAP OVERANDUNDEREJECTOR,serial no: 30075PP, 32in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx.~ choke in both, silvered action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 8oz. £250-350 328. BERETTA 682X 12 BORE TRAP OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: E79812B, 29~in. nitro barrels, bored approx. Y4 and% choke, blacked action, 14in. stock, weight 8lb. 3oz. £250-350 329. BROWNING 12 BORE MODEL325 OVER AND UNDER, serial no: 31132PR, 28in. nitro barrel, 2%in. chambers, multi-choke, 13mm filed rib, action engraved with flying grouse, 143/.tin. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £300-500 330. MlROKU 12 BORE MODEL 7000 OVER AND UNDER SPORTER, serial no: 57056PB, 28in. nitro barrels, multi choke, scroll engraved action, 14 ~ in. pistol grip stock, weight 8lb. £250-350 331. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE OVER ANDUNDERBOXLOCKEJECTOR, serial no: 300582, 28in. nitro barrels, narrow filed rib, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, action colour hardened, 14'/.in. semi-pistol grip stock. £300-400

332. MERKEL 12 BORE 303E SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 92199,28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 choke in both, narrow filed rib with ivorine sight, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus, hand detachable locks, fully selective trigger, 14 ~in. wellfigured semi-pistol grip stock including ~in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb., completed in July 1981. £1500-2000 333. PERAZZI MOD T6 12 BORE SPORTERBOXLOCKEJECTOR OVERANDUNDER,serial no: 105200, 27~in. barrels, 2%in. chambers, 7mm filed rib, multi-choke, blacked action, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 1Ooz., in its makers case. £700-900 334. BROWNING Bl LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BOREOVERANDUNDERBOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN, serial no: 4834557581, 27~in. nitro barrels, narrow rib, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, single trigger, 14Y4in. well-figured road belly stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its makers case. £1000-1500 335. BROWNING Bl SKEET OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serialno:41566574Bl, 27~in. nitro barrels, 12mm rib, bored approx. imp cyl and Y4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in. well-figured pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 1Ooz. £700-900 336. A LAURONA 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCKNON-EJECTOR, serial no: 75842, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, blacked action engraved with rosework, 14in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. lOoz. £60-80 337. P.BERETTA MODEL 687EL 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER WITH SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: C73227B, 29~in. nitro barrels, 1Omm filed rib, 23/.tin. chambers, bored approx. Y4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14Yzin. figured pistol grip stock including ~in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 2oz. £600-800 28

338. BROWNING 12 BORE LIGHTENING BOXLOCKEJECTOROVERAND UNDERTRAPGUN, serialno:9296188, 28'/.in. nitro barrels, 15mm wide rib, white action, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb.l0oz. £700-900 339. WEBLEY &SCOTT12BOREOVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 301350, 28in nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, 7mm narrow rib, bored approx. Y4 and % choke, colour hardened action, 15in. pistol grip stock, weight7lb. £500-700 340. BROWNING 12 BORE B25 OVER AND UNDERBOXLOCKEJECTOR, serial no: 32197S74, 27~in. nitro barrels, 12mm filed rib, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14Y4in. well-figured pistol grip stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 8oz. £700-900 341. AYA12BORECORALMODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 400370, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, action partially engraved retaining much colour hardening, 14Y4in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £200-300 342. B.C. MIROKU 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGERSKEETOVERANDUNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 676609, 26in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, blacked action, 14 ~ in . stock, weight 7lb. 12oz. £150-250 343. BROWNING B125100TH ANNIVERSARY SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SPORTER, serial no: 252PP14378, 30in. nitro barrels, 13mm filed wide rib, 2%in. chambers, multichoke, action engraved with dog and duck engraving, 14Y4in. well-figured pistol grip stock, weight 8lb., in its makers centenary case. £800-1200

344. BROWNING M2 SPORT 205 OVER AND UNDERSIDEPLATED EJECfOR, serial no: 8L3PXI7026, 27~in. nitro barrels, 12mm raised filed rib, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y.s and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with flying partridge and pheasants in a woodland scene, bottom plate engraved with a running hare, single trigger, I5 in. wellfigured pistol grip stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 71b. I Ooz., in its makers case. See llustration Page 24. The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on I9. I .84 A Sport205 M2 £4000-6000 345. AYA 37 SUPER GRADE A 12 BORE OVER& UNDERSIDELOCKEJECTOR, serial no: 487935, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, silver action engraved with game scenes, left lock with inspection port, workings gold washed, I5 Y.sin. figured stock including I in. wooden extension, weight 71b. See Illustration Page 24. £2000-2500

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349. REMINGTON 1100 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY 12 BORE SEMIAUTOMATIC WITH RESTRICTED MAGAZINE, serial no: LE802245, 28in. nitro barrel, action engraved with gold American wildfowling scene. £200-300 350. WATSON BROS..410 TOPLEVER FOLDING SINGLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN, serial no: I8789, 25~in . nitro barrel, colour hardened action, I4 ~ in. stock. £I50-250. 351. WARD & SONS SINGLE BARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER10BORE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 9029, 33in. nitro damascus barrel, rebounding sidelock, l3 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 8lb. £I50-250

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355.NoLot 356. H.CLARKE & SONS 12 BORE BOXWCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: FI439, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and Y.s choke, action engraved with scrollwork, I5~in. figured stock including I ~in. wooden extension, weight 71b. £60-80 357. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE EMPIRE MODEL BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 78I 07, manual side safety, 32in. nitro barrels, raised filed rib, 3in. mag chambers, bored approx. ~and full choke, border engraved action retaining much original colour and finish, I4 ~in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 81b. £300-500 358. NoLot 359. ALFRED FIELD & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: I2363, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, I4~in. stock, weight 71b. £IOO-I50 360. JOHN DICKSON AND SON 12 BORE BOXWCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 6058, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y.s and ~ choke, plain action, I4~in. stock, 61b. lOoz. £80-120 361. BSA 12 BORE WILDFOWLING 3IN. BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 380387, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, plain blacked action, I4%in. semipistol grip stock including I Y.sin. black ebonite extension, weight 8lb, in a wooden case. £80-I20

362. W.R PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 89I4, 28in. new nitro barrels by another, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, chequered panels between action and tear drop, I4 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a canvas case. £100-200 363. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 56516, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, colour hardened action (renewed), side safety, I4~in. well-figured stock, weight 6Jb. I2oz. £I50-250 364. THOMAS BLAND & SONS 12 BORE 3IN. BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 18024, 30in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and % choke, border engraved action retaining traces of original colour hardening, I4 ~in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. I Ooz., in a David Crockart and Co leather case. £I50-250 365. CHARLES OSBORNE & CO 12 BORE 31N. BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 63783, 30in. nitro barrels, raised filed wide rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. Y.s and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, clipped fences, I4Y.sin. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. I2oz. £200-300 366. BSA 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 4 7II5, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, (slight pitting at muzzle), bored approx. true cyl and % choke, blacked action, I4 Y.sin. stock, weight 6Jb. I Ooz., in a W.J. Jeffrey case. £60-80 367. AYA 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 257158, 28in. nitro barrels, I4 ~ in. stock. £30-50 368. C.G. BONEIDLL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7020, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 3/.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, I4Y.sin. wellfigured stock, with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas case. £200-300

369. A CONTINENTAL 12 BORE PUSH FORWARDUNDERLEVERNONEJECTOR, no visible serial number, top tang signed "System-Richter-Cottbus, D.R. Patent" in gold, gold cocking indicators, Germanic engraving, full removable trigger plate action. £80-120 370. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 2953, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, action engraved 'William Evans from Purdeys, London', 14~in. stock, weight6lb. IOoz. £250-350 371. W.R. PAPE 12 BORE 3IN. BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILD FOWLING GUN, serial no: 13391, 30in. nitro barrels, 8mm raised filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14in. figured pistol-grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £400-600 372. DARN SLIDING BREECH 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7W747, 27~in. barrels, bored approx. imp cyl and ~choke, 14%in. stock, weight 6lb. 3oz. £400-600. 373. CHARLESOSBORNE12BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 78884, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, partially engraved action, 15in. well-figured stock including I in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. £50-70 374. JOHN E. WHITEHOUSE 12BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and % choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14Y4in. well-figured stock including %in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a percussion oak and leather case. £60-80 375. T.STENSBY 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: B 1607, 26in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and% choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14Y4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-200

376. LLOYD & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 4888, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and full choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14in. well-figured central vision stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas case. £80-120 377. AYA 12 BORE NO: 3 BOXLOCK3IN. MAGNUM NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 556408, 29in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, colour hardened action, 14%in. pistolgrip stock, beaver tail fore-end. £150-250 378. MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 28148, 28in. barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and% choke, partially engraved action, 14in. stock, weight6lb. 12oz. £80-120

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382. GEORGE GffiBS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: E532, 29in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx.~ and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, 15~in. figured stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas Alfred Davis case. £250-350 383. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 121908, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz. £300-400 384. WlLLIAM POWELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7878, 30in. new nitro barrels by the maker, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and Y4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork (worn), 14in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 11 oz., in its makers leather case. £300-500 30

385. WILLlAM PO WELL & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8266, 28in. new nitro barrels by Howard Davies, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork (worn), 14in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in its makers leather case. £300-500 386. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 93937, 32in. nitro damascus barrels, pitts at muzzle, scroll engraved action, 14~in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 3oz. £150-200 387. No Lot 388. COG SWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE THE 'AVANTTOUT' MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 28669, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. Y4 and % choke, silver action partially engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock including I in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a canvas case. £300-500 389. MANTON & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 147969, 25in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and full choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather and canvas case. £400-600 390. CHARLES LANCASTER LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE 'SUPER TWELVE' SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 14391, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus retaining traces of original colour, removable disc strikers, bow of trigger guard signed in gold 'Super Twelve', 14~in. well-figured stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb., in its makers lightweight leather case with various accessories. See l/lustration 25. £1500-2000

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THOMAS BLAND & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCKEJECTOR,serialno: 18647, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y.t and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in its makers canvas case. See Colour Illustration. £400-600

AYA NO: 412 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 563977, 26in. nitro barrels, colour hardened action, 14~in. stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £200-300

FREDERICK T. BAKER 12 BORE BACK ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6700, 30in. black powder only barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y.t and ~ choke, locks and action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, No: 1 of a pair, carved percussion fences, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its makers leather case. £2000-2500

392. E.J. CHURCJDLL 12 BORE SELFOPENING UTILITY MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5424, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. ~and% choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15~in. stock, weight 61b. 5oz. £1500-2000

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SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 28065, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y.t and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.tin. stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz. £200-250

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396. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE HERCULES MODEL SELF-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2997, 25in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. Y:! choke in both, No:2 of a pair, scalloped action engraved with fme scrollwork, 14Y:!in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 61b. 4oz., in its makers V. C. leather case. £1500-2000 397. GEORGE GIDBS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 86962, 28in. ·s leeved nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. V.. and Y:! choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14V..in. figured stock including Y:!in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £150-250 398. ARMY &NAVYC.S.L. 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 21822, 29in. nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14%in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £300-400 399. AYA 12 BORE N0:4 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 555846, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. I V.. choke in both, colour hardened action, 15Y:!in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. £250-350 400. BSA 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13710, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 23/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y:! choke, plain action retaining much original colour hardening, 14Y:!in. well-figured stock including V.. in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 10oz. £150-250 401. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE BOXLOCK MODEL 700 EJECTOR, serial no: 135552, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. '14 and% choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. stock, weight 61b. 8oz. £600-800

402. J.BRADDELL OF BELFAST 12 BORE BOXWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5639, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and V.. choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour and finish, trigger guard and stock broken into two pieces. £450-550 403. ALEXMARTIN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, (bore measurement marginal), action partially engraved retaining some original colour and finish, 14Y:!in. figured stock (cracked at hand), weight 6lb. 6oz., in a canvas case. £250-350 404. CHARLESBOSWELL12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13351, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14Y:!in. highly figured stock including V.. in. wooden extension, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £500-700 405. AYA N0:412 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 224218, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and% choke, colour hardened action, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £250-350 406. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 134581, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. V.. and full choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening, 14Y:!in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. See Colour Illustration. £500-700 407. C. HELLIS & SONS LTD 12 BORE 2IN. BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4353, 26in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, bored approx. V.. and Y:! choke, plain action engraved with makers name, 14Y:!in. well-figured stock, weight 5lb. 1Ooz., in a leather case. £1500-2000 32

408. BENTLYANDPLAYFAIR12BORE BOXLOCKEJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 60946, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. V.. and % choke, action and side-plates engraved with fine scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14Y:!in. highly figured stock, weight 61b. 8oz. £800-1200 409. PADSTONE & SON 12 BORE BOXWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1842, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. V.. and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14Y:!in. stock cast for central vision, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700 410. CHARLES IN GRAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 27in. nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. Y:! and % choke, action engraved with black cock and pheasants, carved leaf fences, intercepting sears, 14Y:!in. highly figured stock, weight 61b. I Ooz. In a Wilkes & Harriss canvas case. See Illustration Page 26. £600-800 411. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK WITH SIDE-PLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 46389, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. Y:! and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. wellfigured stock, weight 71b. £300-400 412. E.J. BLAND 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 473, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, blacked action, 14 Y:!in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £300-500 413. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCKEJECTOR,serialno: 14371, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels by the maker, 2Y:!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, intercepting sears, 16in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 61b. !!oz. £300-500

414. ROSSEN & SON 12 BORE LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2790, 28in. nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and half choke, scalloped action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14'/.iin. wellfigured stock, weight 51 b. 11 oz., in a G.Gale & Son canvas case. £500-700 415. APAIROF30IN. W.W.GREENER BARRELS, serial no: 45117, bored approx. ~ and full choke, for a live pigeon gun. £30-50 416. J.M.SMYTHE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1829, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/.t choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14~in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers canvas case. £300-500

417. J & WTOLLEY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 86707, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. '!.! and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. stock including 1in. black ebonite extension, weight61b. lloz. £250-350 418. BSA 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 42446, 28in. nitro barrel, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. '!.!and full choke, blacked action engraved with game scenes, 14~in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 11oz. £250-350 419. W.J. JEFFREY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37063, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/.t choke (slight marks at muzzle), action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14~in. full cross over stock (right shoulder left eye), weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in a pig skin case. £600-800

420. BSA 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 39968, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/.t choke, blacked action engraved with game scenes, 15in. semi-pistol grip stock including 3 '!!in. rubber recoil pad, (stock strengthened by pin at head), weight 7lb. 2oz., in aT. Hepplestone leather case. £250-350 421. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7626, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and ~ choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight 61b. I Ooz., in a canvas case. £400-600

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422. JOHN WILKES 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4061 (No: 2 of a pair), 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and half choke, scalloped action profusely engraved with bold acanthus, bottom plate and trigger guard engraving worn, 14V4in. well-figured stock including ~in. horn extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-500 423. I. HOLLIS & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 64686, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and% choke, plain action retaining traces of original colour, 14V4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers leather case. £250-350 424. CHARLES ROSSEN OF DERBY 12 BORELIGH1WEIGHTBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2647, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and % choke, scalloped action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~ in . well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. £600-800 425. HENRY MORRIS 12 BORE BOXLOCKEJECTOR,serialno: 1916, 26in. nitro barrels (badly pitted), 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, scalloped action engraved with partridge and pheasants, carved rose fences, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120 426. WATSON BROS.12 BORE LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10200, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14~in . well-figured stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 2oz. £500-700. See illustration Page 26. 427. CHARLES LANCASTER COLONIAL QUALITY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8137, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~ in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, plain action, 15 ~ in . stock including 1~in . rubber recoil pad, comb wooden insert, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £100-150

428. A 12BOREBOXLOCKEJECTORBY MORTIMER & SON, serial no: 7392, 28in. sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14~in . highly figured stock including ~in. black ebonite extension, weight 61b. 8oz. £250-350 428a. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE 'THEAVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK WITH SIDE-PLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 42263 , 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. 31.. choke in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 15V4in. well-figured stock including ~in. black bakerlite extension, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £300-400 428b. ROSS 3062, W.W. Greener, 12 bore boxlock ejector "In the white", serial no: 7913 8, action stamped with the Elephant Mark, 28in. nitro barrels, 2% chambers, bored full and full choke, scolloped action, top safety, no fore-end wood and no stock. £I 000-£1500

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429. W.RICHARDS .410 SIDELEVER SINGLE BARRELLED FOLDING HAMMERGUN, serial no: 9084, 26in. black powder only two stage barrel, 2in. chamber, action engraved with hare and rabbit retaining some original colour hardening, 14V4in. well-figured stock, weight4lb. See Illustration Page 9. £300-500 430. J. HARKOM & SON 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5161, 27in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. V4 and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, carved leaf fences, 13 ~ in . highly figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 5lb. 8oz. £1200-1600

431. JAMESPURDEY &SONS20BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCKSINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 18491 (No 2 of a trio), 30in. nitro chopper lump barrels, James Purdey & Sons in gold on filed rib, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much colour hardening (renewed), gold washed action and trigger, partially engraved trigger guard with serial no in gold, bow of trigger guard engraved with gold woodcock, 15in. well-figured replacement Prince of Wales stock, weight 5lb. 11 ~oz. Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1905 as a No: 2 of a set of3 . Purdey's have also confirmed that the gun was completely renovated, restocked and converted to a single trigger in 1965 by them. See Colour Illustration. £7000-9000 432. J.McNAUGHTON 28 BORE ROUNDACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 1484, 24in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and % choke, action partially engraved with scro llwork, fences engraved 'McNaughton, Edinburgh', elongated top lever, crystal inspection port, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 51 b. 11 oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. See Colour Illustration. £3000-5000 433. W & C SCOTT & SON 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 100607, 29in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, removable disc strikers, 14V4 in. well-figured pistol grip stock including V4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. £1800-2200 434. A AYA 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 410517, 26%in. nitro chopper lump barrels, 2 3!..in. chambers, bored approx. V4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, hand detachable locks, 15 in. figured stock , including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a case. £400-600

435. H.ADKIN & SONS 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECfOR, serial no: 3169, 25in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and% choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 51 b. 12oz., in its makers lightweight case with various accessories. £500-700 436. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECfOR, serial no: 9992, 25in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and V4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in its makers leather case with brass corners. £400-600

437. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16 BORE BOXLOCKNON-EJECTOR, serial no: D6364, 26~in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and% choke, plain action, 14in. wellfigured stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. £150-250 438. WESTLEY RICHARDS. 410 DOUBLEBARRELLEDBOXLOCK NON-EJECfOR, serial no: T4834, 28in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, plain action retaining much original colour, 13 ~in. figured stock, weight4lb. 11oz., in a Cogswell & Harrison canvas case. £500-700

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439. ALLAN 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: H20982, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. V4 and % choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork, carved arcaded fences, 14~in. figured stock (strengthening pin at head), weight 6lb. 3oz., in a leather lightweight case. £300-400

440. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 20 BORE 'THE AUTOMATIC' PUSH FORWARD SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 3779, 28in. nitro new barrels made specially for D.A. Green, 23/4in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, locks and action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, clipped engraved fences, gold protruding cocking indicators, 14 ~ in . highly figured pistol grip replacement stock, weight 61b. See Colour Illustration. Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the gun was originally a .450 rifle and completed in 1882. £1200-1600 441. J.BLANCH&SON .410TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 22046, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock including ~ rubber recoil pad, weight 4lb. 5oz. See Illustration Page 23. £400-600 442. WILLIAM EVANS 16 BORE BOXWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13148, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening and finish, 15 ~ in . stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its makers brass cornered leather case. See Illustration Page 33. £800-1200 443. W. SCHNORRENBERY AND FILS OF LEIGE 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4203, 27~in . nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, clipped fences , 14 ~ in. stock including 1in. rubber extension, weight 51b. 10oz. £500-600 444. A.lLSLEY 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3589, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour and finish, 15 114in. stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 51 b. 11 oz. £1500-2000

445. A SPANISH .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 70247, 21 Y2in. barrels, silver action, 14 ~ in . stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its case. £100-150 446. COG SWELL & HARRISON 20 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: C3273, 26in. nitro barrel. £30-50 447. W.W. GREENER 16 BORE GRADE F35 FARKILLERBOXLOCKNONEJECTOR, serial no: 68173, 32in. nitro barrels, 3 in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, action engraved with game scenes retaining some original colour and finish, automatic safety, 14'Y.tin. well-figured pistol grip stock, weight 71b., in its makers canvas and leather case. £300-500 448. W.J. JEFFREY & CO 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 25186, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action retaining traces of original colour, 15 in. well-figured stock including ~in . wooden extension, weight 6lb. !oz. £250-350 449. W & C SCOTT & SON 28 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 98008, 28in. nitro barrels (pitts at breech), 2~in . chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, silver action partially engraved with scrollwork, 13~in. semi-pistol grip stock including black bakerlite extension, weight 51b. 4oz. £1500-2000 450. WILLIAM EVANS 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13155, completed in 1923, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, action engraved with bold scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, removable disc strikers, 14'Y.tin . well-figured stock, weight 51 b. 1Ooz., in its makers leather case with various accessories. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £2800-3200 36

451. W.HORTON OF GLASGOW LIGHTWEIGHT16BOREPATENT ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER ACTION BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 2690 , 28in. nitro barrels with concave rib, 2 ~ in . chambers, bored approx.~ and full choke, scalloped action engraved with bold floral work, intercepting sears, percussion fences, 14~in. figured stock, weight 51 b. 8oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. £2500-3000 452. W.W. GREENER 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 31666, 28in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2 ~ in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and o/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, with W. W. Greener no: 930 patent, manual side safety, 13 Y4in. wellfigured stock, weight 51 b. 1Ooz., in its makers leather case. £400-600 453. AYA 28 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 494728, 27in. nitro barrels, 2'Y.t in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, colour hardened action, 14 ~ in. stock including ~ in . wooden extension, weight 51 b. I Ooz. £150-200 454. HARDY BROS.16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: Hll988, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 ~ in. well-figured stock including Y4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz. See Illustration Page 33. £600-800 455. C.S. ROSSEN & CO, NORWICH 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3212, 25 in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, bored approx . imp cyl and Y4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork tear drops, 14 ~ in . stock including I ~ in . wooden extension, weight 51b. 9oz., in a canvas and leather case with Gallyon & Son label. £1000-1500

456. WEBLEY & SCOTI LTD 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 9470 I, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and% choke, partially engraved action, removable disk strikers, 14~in. figured stock including %in. black ebonite extension, weight 51 b. 11 oz., in a leather lightweight case. £500-700 457. DAVID NICKERSON 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SPANISH MADE, serial no: 88497, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, hand detachable locks, 15 in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £300-500 457a WILLIAM GRANT20 BORE SIDELOCKEJECTOR,serialno: 1053, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, Iocksm and action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork and Gorgon's heads by G. Moor, 14 ~in. well-figured stock. (Belgian made action), weight 6lb. 6oz.m, in its makers oak and leather case. £5000-£6000

('---------PAIRS-1) 458. PERAZZI- A PAIR OF 12 BORE MX8 LIGHTWEIGHTOVERANDUNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS, serial nos: 52238/9, numbered 1 and 2 in gold, 27~in. nitro barrels, with lOmm filed rib, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y4 choke, with an extra set of 30in. barrels, bored approx.% and full choke, blacked actions, removable trigger plate mechanisms, 14~in. wellfigured semi-pistol grip stocks, weight 7lb. 6oz., all contained in their makers leather motor case. £2000-2500

459. WOODWARD & SONS- A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 528617, completed in 1901 for Earl Cawdor, 29in. chopperlump nitro barrels, (although No: 1 barrel is in proof, the wall thickness is thin and we recommend consultation with a gunsmith before use), 2~in . chambers, bored approx. Y4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with fme scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, engraved arcaded fences, guns numbered I and 2 in gold removable disc strikers, 14~in. well-figured Prince of Wales stocks (No: I restocked), weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in their makers oak and leather brass cornered case with canvas outer and various accessories including 2 cartridge belts and two gun sleeves. See Colour Illustration. £4000-6000 460. PADSTONE & COX- A PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 2025/6, 27in. nitro barrels (slight marks at muzzle), 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. ~ and % choke, makers name in gold on rib, actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 ~in. wellfigured stocks including I in. rubber recoil pads, chequered panels between action and tear drops, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in their double makers leather motor case. See Colour Illustration. £3000-4000 461. VISCOUNT GUNMARK- A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDEWCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 268-97 I 269-97, 27in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, actions engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~ in . figured stocks, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a new double leather case. £2000-2500 462. E.J. CHURCHILL- A PAIR OFPREMIERFINESTQUALITY SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 680112, 25 in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx ~ and % choke, locks and action engraved with fme scrollwork, 14~in. highly figured stocks including 3/4in. wooden extensions, weight 61b. 4oz., in their makers leather double VC guncase. See Illustration Page 35. £1 0000-14000 37

463. BOSS & CO- A PAIR OF 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ROUND BODIED SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 4595/6, 30in. nitro chopper lump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~choke in both, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much colour hardening (renewed), 14~in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their leather motor case. See Colour Illustration. £18000-22000 464. BROWNING- A PAIR OF 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER Bl25100TH ANNIVERSARY SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTORS, serial nos: 252PP 1438112, 28in. nitro barrels, 1Omm raised filed ribs, 2%in. chambers, multi-chokes, dog and duck engraving surrounded by scrollwork, 15 Y.in. highly figured stocks including 1in. rubber reoil pads, weight 8lb., in their makers double centenary case. £2000-2500 465. WILLIAM POWELL & SON- A PAIR OF BEST MODEL NO: 1 SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 14603/4, completed in 1955, 28in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour and fmish, !Sin. well-figured stocks including Y.in. black ebonite extensions, weight 6lb. 6oz., in their makers leather case with canvas outer. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £7000-1 0000

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466. MURRAY &C012BORESIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 17393, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and half choke scroll engraved locks and action retaining much colour hardening (renewed), 14 ~in. figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. £250-350

467. C.RIGGS 12 BORE SIDEWCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 119286, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and % choke, partially engraved action, 15in. semi-pistol grip stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb., with a double gun sleeve. £250-350 468. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE DOMINION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 20854, 29in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, border engraved action retaining traces of original colour, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz., in its original leather case with various accesories. £400-600 469. W.R PAPE 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 6697, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, (slight pitts at muzzle), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 143/4in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, (top right horn cracked and repaired), weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £500-700

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470. HENRY ATKIN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2357, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y4 and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, removable disc strikers, 15in. well figured full cross over (right hand left eye) stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £800-1200 471. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 23913, 28in. nitro barrels, bore measurements marginal, 2 ~ in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y4 choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus, gold cocking indicators, semi selective single trigger, 15 lf.!in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 61b. 9oz., in its makers pigskin case with various accessories. See Illustration Page 25. £3000-4000

472. AMCEWANOFBAKEWELL(BELGIUM MADE) 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2542, 27 112in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight71b. £150-250 473. COGSWELL& HARRISON SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 43281 , 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~ in . chambers, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork (worn), single trigger, 14%in. well-figured stock, 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £300-500 474. AYA 12 BORE N0:2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 555934, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all colour hardening, hand detachable locks, gold cocking indicators, 15 lf.!in. stock including %in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a W.R. Pape leather case. £600-800 475. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10548, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y4 and full choke, border engraved action retaining traces of original colour and finish, 14lf.!in. wellfigured stock, No: 1 of a pair, needs rejointing, weight 61b. 6oz. £600-800 476. ARMY &NAVYC.S.L.12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 57352, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fme rose and scrollwork, 15in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in its leather case. £800-1200

477. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4646, 30in. nitro barrels, (barrels below recommended wall thickness), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, No: 1 of a pair, 15lf.!in. figured replacement stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £500-700 478. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3732, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, No: 2 of a pair, 15 lf.!in. wellfigured stock including %in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £700-900 479. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 23835, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~ in% choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14%in. figured stock including a 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. , in a canvas case. £400-600 480. H.CLARKE & SONS 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDEWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11590, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~ in. chambers, bored approx. imp and % choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, chiselled leaf fences, 13 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a brass cornered leather case. £1000-1500 481. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE DROPLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16033, 30in. damascus barrels, (below recommended wall thickness), 2 ~ choke, No:2 of a pair, scalloped action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14%in. wellfigured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 9oz. £1800-2200

482. HOLLAND&HOLLAND-AFINE 12 BORE SELF-OPENING ROYAL SIDE LOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 33854 for 1955, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. ~and full choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus retaining much original colour, hand detachable locks, rolled edge trigger guard, articulate front trigger, 15 in. well-figured stock including 3i!in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11 oz., in a leather case. See Colour Illustration. £12000-15000 483. VONLENGERKE& DETMOLD,NEW YORK 12 BORE SIDEWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 87826, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3i!in. chambers, I Omm raised filed rib, bored approx. Y. and% choke, plain action, 13 ~in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-150 484. C.S. ROSSEN & CO 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3322 (No:2 of a pair), 27in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and% choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. well-figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a William Powell leather case with various accessories. See Colour Illustration. £2000-2500 485. HAYLEY &C012BORESIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1907, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. highly figured stock including 3in. wooden extension, weight 61b. lOoz. £600-800 486. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BADMINTON SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 26953, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening and finish, hand detachable locks, 14%in. well-figured stock including 1Y.in. wooden extension, weight 61b. 9oz., in an oak and leather case. See Colour Illustration £5000-7000

487. BOSS & CO 12 BORE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9246, completed in 1963, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork incorporating Boss' six rings retaining some original colour hardening, rolled edge trigger guard, 14~in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz., gold cocking indicators, in its makers lightweight leather case. See Colour Illustration £ 10000-14000 488. WILLIAM GRANT 12 BORE 'THE SOVEREIGN' SINGLE TRIGGER SELF OPENING SIDEWCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1051, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, locks and action profusely engraved with acanthus scroll (engraved by G.Moore), Spanish made action, 14~in . highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its makers leather case. £6000-8000 489. JASON ABBOT 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 003, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with celtic strap work and bold acanthus, gold cocking indicators, bottom plate engraved with a woodcock, 15 ~in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its makers lightweight leather case. See Colour Illustration. £5500-6500 490. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE PUSH FORWARDSIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4391, 28in. nitro barrels by another, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, locks and action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, carved leaf fences, gold cocking indicators, 14%in. well-figured stock including 1in. black ebonite extension. £800-1200 491. ASPANISH12BORESIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 43966, 27~in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. % and full choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, colour hardened action, 14~in . stock, weight 61b. 12oz. £250-350 39

492. BOSS & CO 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5137, circa 1905, 28in. nitro shortened barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much colour (renewed), gold cocking indicator, 14~in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £2500-3500 493. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 59638, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14~in. figured stock including black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a leather case. £800-1200 494. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE liGHTWEIGHT ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 5221, (completed in 1900). 26in. new chopperlump nitro barrels, together with the original sleeved barrels, 2 3i!in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 14~in . wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz., in a new brandy leather case with compartments for the extra set ofbarrels. The makers have no record of the new barrels being made. See Colour Illustration. £3000-£4000 495. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4548, 30in. nitro barrels (re-proofed), 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fme scrollwork, 14~in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its makers case. £2000-3000

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BOSS & CO 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCKEJECTOR, serialno:7171, 28in. new chopperlump nitro barrels by William Powell & Son, 2 3i!in. chambers, bored approx. 1!4 and % choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, rolled edged trigger guard, !Sin. replacement well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. , in a leather case. The gun comes with a receipt confirming that it was re-stocked, re-barrelled and new fore-end wood fitted by Powells in 1992 at a cost of £8733.78. The gun was completed in 1924.

COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 46930, 30in. new nitro barrels by another, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, !Sin. figured stock including I in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. £600-800

WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12888, 29~in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. 1!4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 141!4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a leather case. £700-900 500. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6506, 29~in. nitro new barrels by Cogswell & Harrison, raised filed rib, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. 1!4 choke in both, action engraved with fine scrollwork, No: I of a pair, carved fences, removable disc strikers, 141!4in. replacement figured stock, weight 6lb. 11 oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. £800-1200

See Colour Illustration. £5000-7000

498. AYA12BOREN0:2SIDELOCK HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR, serial no: 410043, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels 3% chambers, bore approx 1!4 and ~ choke, scroll engraved action retaining virtually all original colour hardening and finish, 14%in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz. £500-700

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FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Wednesday, 20th October 1999 at 11.00 am (Lots 1-92 And 2.00pm (Lot 196 to end of Sale)

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PRICES REALISED MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 24TH }UNE 1999 LOT NO. 1

2 6 8 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 31 35 36 37 41 43 44

46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

HAMMER

£300 £30 £500 £150 £1500 £2600 £110 £650 £140 £130 £400 £550 £320 £320 £40 £40 £90 £35 £300 £210 £65 £160 £460 £270 £150 £300 £110 £125 £220 £100 £150 £90 £40

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£45 £150 £70 £84 £180 £95 £75 £55 £65 £50 £200 £220 £160 £170 £75 £100 £85 £50 £25 £360 £460 £180 £140 £65 £65 £55 £240 £35 £45 £260 £200 £60 £160

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73 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 85 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 97 98 101 102 103

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104 105 106 107 108 109 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 131 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140

HAMMER

£190 £45 £60 £55 £95 £30 £100 £65 £170 £130 £60 £360 £230 £160 £100 £90 £190 £270 £150 £115 £50 £420 £30 £100 £10 £30 £70 £10 £10 £25 £170 £90 £35

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141 142 143 143A 1430 143E 143G 143H 1431 143J 144 145 146 147 148 149 151 153 154 155 156 157 160 161 162 165 166 167 169 170 171 172 173

HAMMER £15 £100 £120 £10 £420 £60 £100 £110 £50 £35 £400 £450 £2400 £4000 £160 £550 £440 £240 £750 £800 £280 £210 £190 £350 £70 £160 £160 £440 £270 £130 £230 £180 £130

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175 176 177 178A 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 192A 192B 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 203 204 205 206 207

HAMMER £200 £800 £300 50 £780 £100 £60 £190 £1000 £650 £220 £160 £550 £55 £200 £50 £10 £130 £160 £420 £80 £23 £75 £60 £30 £35 £70 £60 £700 £40 £900 £4100 £3200

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209 211 213 214 216 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 227 228 229 236 237 240 241 243 246 248 249 250 251 252 253 256 257 258 259A 260

HAMMER £800 £750 £10 £400 £70 £160 £550 £65 £320 £400 £320 £100 £90 £20 £820 £800 £500 £450 £280 £3000 £2500 £220 £390 £190 £190 £210 £400 £950 £13 £80 £55 40 £113

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LOT NO.

263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 288 289 290 292 293 293A 294 295

HAMMER

£750 £260 £105 £120 £70 £100 £380 £300 £95 £280 £110 £60 £1000 £700 £400 £270 £780 £1100 £320 £300 £1100 £750 £650 £100 £150 £320 £320 £130 £750 £1500 £1400 £550

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296 297 298 299 300 306 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 322 326 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 334A 335 336 337

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338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 347 348 349 350 351 353 355 356 358 359 360 361 362 363 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 374

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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

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

(d) scientific processes in existence at th e tim e of t he sa le wou ld be est ablished that th e lot w as a deliberate forgery.

By makin g a bid, prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these Conditions.

The ben efit of this Condition is not assignable.

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

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