Holt & Company Auctioneers February 2000 by Holt's Auctioneers

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date: Wednesday, 23rd February 2000 at 2.00pm 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: 020 7385 9558 FOR DETAILS

On View at Mercury House Monday, 2lst February - 10.00am to 8.00pm Tuesday, 22nd February - 9.00am to 5.30pm & Morning of the Sale - 9.00am to 1.00pm Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Alastair Phillips Administrator: Louise Blakebrough Front Cover Illustration: Lot 315 Inside Front Cover Illustration: Lot 180 Back Cover Illustration: Lot 115 Inside Back Cover Top Illustration: Lots 265 & 352 Inside Back Cover Bottom Illustration: Lot 111 London Office 5 Rickett Street West Brompton London SW6 lRU. Telephone: 020 7385 9558 Fax: 020 7386 5969 Email: Holt_and_Company@Compuserve.com 1

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

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

Fine Modern & Antique Guns & Related Items Thursday, 29th June 2000 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 22nd May 2000 Thursday, 19th October at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 11 th September 2000

Vintage Fishing Tackle & Edged Weapons Modern & Antique Guns & Related Items Wednesday, 19th April 2000 at 11.00am and 2.00pm Closing Date For Entries: Monday, 13th March 2000

Norfolk Office: The Old Vicarage - East Winch - Nr Kings Lynn - Norfolk - PE32 lNQ Telephone: 01553 840966 Fax: 01553 840616 London Office: 5 Rickett Street - West Brompton - London - SW6 lRU Telephone: 020 7385 9558 Fax: 020 7386 5969 2

GENERAL INFORMATION DIRECTIONS: By Road:

Parking: By Rail:

SALEROOM -

M4 or M3, then A4 into Central London, turning right down Sloane Street, then take the exit for Kings Road off Sloane 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.

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.

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE How Much Is Yours Worth?

A Selection of Vintage Fishing Tackle to be included in our 20th April 2000 Sale.

We are now accepting items for our Sale of

VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE, EDGED WEAPONS MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS To be held on

Thursday, 20th April 2000 at 11 .00am and 2.00pm At

The Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, LONDON The Sale will include: Swords, Armour, Orders & Medals, Cap Badges, Modern & Antique Guns, Rods, Reels, Flies & Lures and other Fishing Accessories

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 13th March 2000

For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 020 7385 9558

Collection Can be arranged

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS How Much Are Yours Worth ?

A .450 Alex Henry Hammer Rotary Under/ever Rifle, sold for £2,400; Together with A .350 Alex Henry Falling Block Rifle, sold for £1, 700

We are now accepting items for our Sale of

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

Thursday, 29th June 2000 at 2.00pm At

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

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 22nd May 2000

For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 020 7385 9558

Collection Can be arranged

PERCUSSION MUSKETS

1. A 20 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK SPORTING FOWLING PIECE, (overall rusted). £30-50

2. A PERCUSSION INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS, 39in. sighted barrel, lock stamped "Tower 1840" with YR crown cipher, fully-stocked with brass fore-end tip, brass regulation mounts, 55in. overall, missing ramrod. £200-300

3. JOHN BLISSETT OF LONDON 12 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 1961, 30in. damascus barrels, two gold lines, barlocks engraved with game scenes, half stocked, wooden ramrod with brass tip, in a brass cornered oak case, with various accessories. £500-700 4. WILLIAM SUMNERS OF LIVERPOOL 8 BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 32in. Birmingham black-powder-proof brown twist barrels, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, figured walnut half-stock with metal butt plate, wooden ramrod with brass tip, in a fitted mahogany case with various accessories including tools, shot and powder flasks, and cleaning rods. £600-800

6. E.W. BOND 12 BORE OOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 29in. brown twist barrels, bar-action locks engraved with game scenes, half-stocked with metal butt plate, wooden ramrod with brass tip. £250-350 7. A 20 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY BIEGER OF MUNCHEN, 33in. barrels signed "Canon A Ruban", engraved signed barlocks, half-stocked with cheek piece, wooden trigger guard, chequered grip, wooden ramrod. £150-250 8. PURDEY 16 BORE SINGLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 27in. two stage barrel, octagonal breech, engraved barlock, halfstocked, wooden ramrod, in poor condition overall. £60-80

PERCUSSION PISTOLS

12. A BIRMINGHAM-MADE PERCUSSION 6-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3 1/2in. fluted barrel, scroll engraved action, chequered grip, 9in. overall. £80-120 13. A TRANSIDONAL .44 CAL 6-SHOT PERCUSSION OPEN-FRAMED REVOLVER, 6in. sighted octagonal barrel, plain blued cylinder, scroll engraved frame, replaced wooden grips; together with a Birmingham made percussion pocket pistol.

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CHARLESLANCASTER16BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 250, 30in. London proof brown twist barrels, back-action locks engraved with game scenes, figured walnut half-stock with metal butt plate, tophorn cracked and repaired, wooden ramrod with brass tip, in a fitted mahogany case with various accessories. £500-700

£100-150 14. A PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BELT PISTOL SIGNED ''CARTWRIGHT OF NORWIClf', 4 l/2in. octagonal sighted barrel, concave top flat, silver-plated frame engraved with bold acanthus, sliding safety catch, a walnut butt with pique inlay, lion butt mask, captive ramrod, 10 l/2in. overall. See illustration (Page 7). £200-300

15. A .44 ARMY PERCUSSION 6-SHOT REVOLVER BY SAMUEL COLT, serial no: 103540, Sin. round barrel, creeping lever ramrod, round rebated cylinder, brass trigger guard, two-piece wooden grip. See Illustration (Page 7). £300-500 16. A BIRMINGHAM-MADE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, with concealed trigger; together with a similar lot by T.B. Monck. (2) £60-80 17. A PAIR OF TARGET I DUELLING PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON CONVERTED TO PATCHLOCK, Serial no: 4218, 10 in. browned octagonal sighted barrels, half-stocked with chequered grips, pineapple finials, wooden ramrods. £2000-2500 18. AN 1851 COLT .36 CAL PERCUSSION LONDON NAVY REVOLVER, serial no: 10139, the octagonal signed barrel retaining much original finish, the cylinder and action with earlier military re-blue, back strap retaining some original colour, nickelplated trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips. See Colour Illustration(Page 24). £1200-1600 19. AN OFFICER'S PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED "CHURCHMAN OF CHICHESTER", 8 l/2in. octagonal barrel, scroll engraved back-action lock, fully stocked, chequered grip, captive ramrod, 15in. overall. £100-150 20. A PERCUSSION NAVAL COAST GUARD BELT PISTOL, 6in. barrel, lock stamped " 1850 Tower YR Crown", fully stocked bearing war department stamp and retailer P. Swinburn & Son, captive ramrod, brass mounts, lanyard ring, broken belt hook. See Illustration (Page 7). £250-350

21. A PERCUSSION NAVAL COAST GUARD BELT PISTOL, 6in. barrel, lock stamped " 1850 Tower VR Crown'', fully-stocked bearing War Department stamp and retailer Hollis and Sheath, captive ramrod, brass mounts, lanyard ring. See Illustration. £250-350

FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

25. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK MUFF PISTOLS, signed "Steadman of Godalming", 1 1/2in. turn-off barrels, engraved brass frames, sliding safeties, walnut bag shaped butts, concealed triggers, 6in. overall. £300-400 26. A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK DOUBLEBARRELLED HOLSTER PISTOL BY "ESCALERE, PARIS", 6 3/4in. round brass barrels, signed "Escalere, Paris, Rue de Tournon", plain locks, roller frizzens, brass mounts, full ystocked with chequered grip, wooden ramrod with brass tip, octagonal shaped butt, 13in. overall. See Colour Illustration (Page2 1) £ 1200-1600 27. A PAIR OF BRASS TRIPLE BARRELLED TAP BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOLS BY GILBERT RICHARDSON OF LIVERPOOL, 2 1/2in. turn-off barrels, numbered fro m 1-6, signed brass frames engraved with flags and floral work, sliding safety catch, walnut slab butts with shield escutcheons, 8 1/2in. overall. See Colour Illustration (Page21) £2200-2600 28. AN EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WHEELOCK PISTOL, 19 1/2in. iron barrel, with octagonal breech, fully-stocked (replacement), wooden ramrod with iron tip, 29in. overall. See Illustration (Page 8). £ 1500-2000

29. A PAIR OF OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS SIGNED "ff.NOCK, LONDON", 9in. round barrel with London proof marks, brass mounts, full y stocked, wooden ramrods with brass tips. See Illustration. £500-700

30. A CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 12in. two-stage barrel with carved leafwork, plain lock, full y stocked, brass mounts, missing ramrod; together with a Birminghammade percussion overcoat pistol.(2) £80-120

31. A PAIR OF IRISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS SIGNED "L.ALLEY OF DUBLIN", lOin. two-stage iron barrel, octagonal breech signed "L.Alley, Dublin", London proof marks, signed lock, fullystocked, with hooked brass butt caps, brass mounts, wooden ramrods, 16 1/2in. overall. £1200-1600 32. A FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED "MATHER", sliding top safety, 2 l/2in. turn-off barrel, slab walnut butt. £150-200 33. A BELGIAN MILITARY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9in. barrel, plain lock, fully-stocked, brass mounts, lanyard ring, l 6in. overall; together with another. (2) £200-300 34. A BRASS-FRAMED DOUBLE FLINTLOCK OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED "ARCHER, LONDON", tap-action frame engraved with flags and trophies, 2 l/2in. turn-off barrels, walnut slab butt. See Colour Illustration (Page 21). £250-350 35. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY S. NOCK, 1 l/2in. turn-off barrels, frames engraved with flags, concealed triggers, sliding top safeties, slab walnut butts, 6 l/2in. overall, in a wooden case. See Illustration (Page 7). £300-500

FLINTLOCK MUSKETS

39. AN AUSTRIAN TWO-BAND FLINTLOCK MILITARY CARBINE, (rusted overall). £80-120

40. AN IRISH BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 16in. brass barrel, signed "Dublin, ME677" lock signed "Langson", three-quarter stocked, brass mounts, butt cap stamped "KD4489", wooden ramrod. See Illustration. £700-900 41. A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURYBALL RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE BY LACY, browned sighted octagonal breech signed "Lacy late Bennett and Lacy, London Gunmakers to HRH The Prince Regent'', gold line, top tang engraved with floral work, 30in. browned rifle and smooth barrel (rifle insert), wooden ramrod with horn tip, stepped signed flintlock engraved with floral work, dummy hammer, wellfigured walnut half-stock with cheek piece and silver tip fore-end, chequered grip, scroll-backed bow trigger guard retaining traces of origi nal finish, in its oak case (poor condition), containing two bronze ball reservoirs, damascus pump, bullet mould, key and shot flask . See Colour Illustration (Page 27). £ 1500-2000 42. A FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS, 38in. sighted barrel, rusted lock, brass mounts, 54in. overall, missing ramrod. £ 100-150

43. A LARGE MID-18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED MUSKETOON, 25in. two-stage brass barrel, London proof marked octagonal breech, lock stamped "KVGS'', fully stocked (possibly replacement), brass mounts, wooden ramrod (replaced), 42in. overall. See Illustration. £500-700 44. A FLINTLOCK BLACK SEA SERVICE MUSKET (SHORTENED BROWN BESS ), 22in. round barrel with Birmingham proof marks, Tower lock stamped "G.R.", fully stocked, brass mounts, (frizzen spring broken). £250-350 45. AN IRISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, with 40in. iron barrel , octagonal breech, stepped lock, brass mounts with pineapple finial, fully stocked, brass butt cap stamped "DU3920". £300-500 46. A FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, 39in. barrel with Birmingham proof marks, lock stamped "Tower GR Crowh", threequarter stocked (cracked and repaired at hand), brass mounts, iron ramrod, with its bayonet. £250-350

47. A FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, 39in. barrel with Birmingham proof marks, lock stamped "Tower GR Crown", threequarter stocked, brass mounts, iron ramrod, with its bayonet. £250-350

PIN FIRE

51. WILLIAM PARSONS 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER PINFIRE, serial no: 878, 30in. damascus barrels, back-action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £200-300 52. GASQUOINE & DYSON 15 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER PINFIRE, serial no: 1551 , 29in. damascus barrels (pitted at breech), back-action locks engraved with bold acanthus and running dogs, action stamped "Henry Jones Inventor", 14 1/4in. figured stock. £80-120 53. A BELGIAN 6-SHOT RIMFIRE MUFF PISTOL, 2in. octagonal barrel, two piece ivory grips. £100-150

AIR WEAPONS

57. .177 CADET MAJOR BSA AIR RIFLE. £30-50 58. .22 WEBLEY MK III AIR RIFLE, with scope. £60-80

ACCESSORIES I

61. SEVEN GUNMAKERS CATALOGUES, consisting of Webley, W.W. Greener, W. J. Jeffrey, Thomas Bland, Stephen Grant, Churchill; together with five books: "The Art of Shooting", "The Sporting Gun", "The British Shotgun", "The Shotgun", and "Handbook of Shooting".(12) £30-50 62. A DOUBLE LEATHER GUN CASE WITH COMPARTMENTS FOR 30IN. BARRELS, Boss Label, missing handle and straps; together with a brasscornered double leather gun case.(2) £100-150 63. W.R. PAPE BRASS-CORNERED DOUBLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 28in. barrels, (missing straps). £100-150 64. A NEW HOLLAND & HOLLAND LEATHER 250 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £100-150 65. A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE FOR AN OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, in unused condition, made for Holland & Holland. £200-300 66. FOUR BOOKS, CONSISTING OF: "The New Wildfowler", "Rough Shooting", "Covert and Fieldsport", "Animals After Dark".(4) £20-30 67. A 19TH CENTURY LEATHER CASE FOR PERCUSSION /FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, double ended with two locks, compartments for 32 1/2in. barrels, compartment for flasks etc, damage to small straps. £100-150

68. A GOOD OAK PISTOL CASE, with blue baize lining, with ammunition tray, oil bottle, and cleaning rod. £100-150 69. A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE BY BRADY, with compartments for 26 l/2in. barrels, with keys. £100-150 70. AN OAK AND CANVAS GUN CASE, interior in poor condition; together with a canvas case.(2) £10-15 71. W. DARLOW OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £100-150 72. CHARLES LANCASTER LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE APPROX. 250 SIZE; together with an oak and leather cartridge magazine missing interior compartments (2) £100-150 73. THREE CANVAS AND LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON CASES. £30-50 74. A LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON CASE. £20-30 75. AN OAK PERCUSSION SINGLE GUN CASE; together with a canvas gun case with various accessories. (2) £30-50 76. A MAHOGANY COLT PISTOL CASE, possibly for a Navy colt, interior missing. £100-150 77. A BRASS-CORNERED TRIPLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with interior tray. £250-350 78. A CAVALIER PRESENTATION CLEANING KIT BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, with marquetry lid. £300-500

79. A CAVALIER PRESENTATION CLEANING KIT BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, with marquetry lid. £300-500 80. AN OAK AND LEATHER PISTOL CASE WITH A KYNOCH GUN FACTORY LABEL, lined with blue cloth, retaining key. £100-150 81. A GLASS-FRONTED BOX CONTAINING A LIGHTWOOD & SON RELOADING TOOL; together with a capper and de-capper, two powder measures, and a box of 100 Eley Kynoch percussion caps.(Qty) £20-30 82. A WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE. £60-80 83. AN OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, size approx. 200, missing one oak interior. £100- 150 84. J. HALLS PATENT PINFIRE CLOCK GUN, with 12 settings, in a tin casing. See Illustration. £250-350 85. A RED LEATHER-BOUND GAME BOOK, dates from 1930-1970, written by Ian Millar. £50-70 86. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY PERCUSSION GUN CASE, with Forsyth & Co label, containing various accessories, including two oil bottles, two leather shot flasks, one powder flask etc., green velvet lined. £200-300 87. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £100-150

JNSTJ>UCTIONS

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88. J.ERSKINE RELOADING SYSTEM FOR 14 GAUGE RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES, including 75 cartridge cases and plunger. £60-80 89. A NICKEL-PLATED ROUND W.W. GREENER OIL BOTTLE. £30-50 90. A GERMAN I AUSTRIAN LEATHER CARTRIDGE AND GAME BAG, with deer fur and hoofs. £200-300 91. ALEXANDER HENRY- EARLY BRASS-CORNERED HAMMERGUN CASE, compartment for 30in. barrels. £80-120

92. CHARLES GOLDEN OF BRADFORD LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels; together with a canvas and leather Holland & Holland rook rifle case and an E.M. Reilly & Co canvas gun case.(3) £30-50 93. AN ARMSTRONG SINGLE CANVAS GUNCASE; together with a canvas case.(2) £20-30 94. A GOOD SINGLE LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels . £ 100-150

95. AN OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE BY JOSEPH LAST, approx . size 300, missing one oak partition. £ 100-200 96. JOHN DICKSON & SON - AN OAK BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE PERCUSSION GUN CASE, with fitted Moroccan leatherlined interi or containing various accessories, leather outer. £250-350

111. WESTLEY RICHARDS .500/450 (EXPRESS NO: 1 CASE) DOUBLEBARRELLED BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 13704, damascus barrels with metford rifling, raised sights, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening and fini sh, trigger guard engraved with a rhinoceros, 14 l /2in. highly figured pistol grip stock with cheek piece, in its makers brass cornered oak and leather case, containing various accessories. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £2500-3500

OBSOLETE CALIBRE RIFLES 107. BSA .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY CARBINE, serial no: U408, lock stamped " BSA and MC 1875 Crown GP", brass mounts, 19in. barrel. £ 150-250 108. ENFIELD THREE-BAND .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY RIFLE, 36in. barrel with graduated sights, lock stamped " 1870 Enfield YR Crown", brass mounts, iron ramrod . £250-350 109. ENFIELD THREE-BAND .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY RIFLE, 36in. barrel with sliding sight, lock stamped " 1858 Enfi eld YR Crown'', brass mounts, iron ramrod. £250-350 110. ENFIELD TWO-BAND MK3 .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY RIFLE, 29in . barrel with graduated sights, lock stamped " 1857 Tower YR Crown" brass mounts, iron ramrod. £250-350

NB: The following lots 115141 (inclusive) will require the buyer to produce a relevant British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged.

115. A FINE .303 NITRO " ROYAL" DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELOCK HAND-DETACHABLE NONEJECTOR RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no: 19454, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels mounted with its Skopar "Beta" Voigtlander & Son telescopic sight, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus retaining much original colour hardening and fi nish, hand detachable locks, gold cocking indicators, bolted automatic safe, 14 in. well-figured pistol-grip stock with cheek piece, engraved pistolgrip cap with trap retaining much original colour hardening, sling swivels, weight lO!b. 2oz. Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the gun was made for Alec Browne in 1912. See Back Cover Illustration. £6000-8000

116. A .30-06 BOLT ACTION FAIRFOX 2000 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 00950, 24in. nitro barrel with leaf sight. £1 00-1 50 117. A COMBINATION OVER AND UNDER 12 BORE AND 5.6 X SO R MAG HAMMERGUN BY TIKKA, serial no: 59730, 25in. barrels, mounted with a Hertel & Reuss 6 x 46 scope. £80-1 20. 118. A .380 SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no: 3645, 28in. octagonal black-powder only barrel, plain action, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistol-grip stock. £100-150 119. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .375 EXPRESS LEE METFORD BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 24364, 26in. nitro-proof barrel with leaf sights up to 500 yards, figured walnut half stock, two magazines, BSA patent top safety in its maker's leather case. Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the rifle was made for Prince Joussof Kernel in 1905. See Colour Illustration (Page 22). £500-700 120. PROGRESS CHAPUIS, SAINT ETIENNE, FRANCE COMBINATION 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE I SHOTGUN, serial no: 3466, 22in. nitro barrels with leaf sight, silvered action, 14 l /2in. pistol-grip stock with cheek piece, weight 7lb, in a vinyl case. £ 100-200 121. A .300 H&H BOLT ACTION WINCHESTER SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 266 14A, 24in. nitro Belgian barrel, highly figured pistol-grip half stock with leather rubber recoil pad, mounted with a Hertel & Reuss telescopic sight. £150-250 122. MAUSER MODEL 66 .270 RIFLE, serial no: G05565, double set trigger, quick-detachable scope mounts, with a Zeiss 4 x 32 Diatal scope. £300-500

123. BSA MODEL CF2 7 X 64 RIFLE, serial no: l 6R55 8 l , receiver drilled fo r scope mounts, open sights. £200-400 124. BERETTA WEATHERBY MARK XXll .22 LR RIFLE, seri al no: 44988, semi-automatic or single shot, 5-shot magazine, open sights, receiver recessed for scope mounts. £ 150-250

130. A .30/06 WINCHESTER MOD 70 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 5 1400, with leather sling. £ 150-250 131. PROPERTY OF MAJOR E.J.B. REYNOLDS, THE AUTHOR OF " THE LEE ENFIELD RIFLE" - .303 LEE ENFIELD TARGET RIFLE, serial no: A225 l , with its magazi ne, leather sling and spare fo re-end. £60-80

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125. HUSQAVARNA .22 LR BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 232 18, 5-shot magazine, open sights, with a BSA 4 x 33 telescopic sight. £140-1 80 126. STEYR 1893 MODEL 6.5MM RIFLE, serial no: 190/401 83, with foldin g-leaf open sights. £150-250 127. BROWNING BOLT ACTION .22 LR RIFLE, serial no: 61 243X73, 5-shot magazine. £40-60 128. A .30/06 BOLT ACTION MAUSER MODEL K98 RIFLE BY FAB NAT D' ARMES DE GUERRE, serial no: 8784. £30-40 129. A .303 MK 3 LEE ENFIELD MODEL NO:l SMLE BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE, serial no: 2197. £30-40

132. A RARE .45 ELEY HI-WALL WINCHESTER RIFLE, serial no: 99094, 30in. bl ack-powder onl y barrel (no: 3 weight), retailed by Rodda of Calcutta (internal bore good). See Illustration. £800- 1200 133. F. J AGER & CO 16 BORE AND 8.7MM BOXLOCK DRILLING, 25i n. ni tro barrels, blacked scalloped action, side safety, l4in. pistol-grip stock with cheek piece, weight 7lb. £300-500 134. A BROWNING SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no: 311 83. £40-60 135. A. 22/250 BSA BOLT ACTION STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 15R2677, mounted with a TASCO scope. £80-1 20

136. A .303 LEE ENFIELD SPORTERISED RIFLE, serial no: 60L4554, in a Cogswell and Harrison case. £80-120 137. W.R. PAPE .22L MARTINI ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 11827. £30-50 138. A .308 WIN MODEL DELUXE 3IN. CARTRIDGE BOLT ACTION STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 18434, 17in. nitro barrel with leaf sights up to 300 yards, barrel engraved with bold acanthus, receiver mounted with Zeiss 6 x 32 telescopic sight, hi ghly-fig ured fu ll -length pistolgrip stock with rubber recoil pad, in a fitted Holl and & Holland leather gun case. See Illustration (Page 13). £2500-3500 139. 7.9MM 1937 MOD 98 MILITARY MAUSER, serial no: 9667, with Nazi marki ngs and sling. £80-1 20

STOCK, ACTION & FORE-END

NB: The following lots 142 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.

142. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A BOSS & CO 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2093, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14in. well-figured stock. £500-700

Lot 138

143. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 20-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY T.SYLVEN, no visible serial number, rebounding sidelock retaining traces of original colour, 13 3/4in. figured stock. £30-50 144. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY MIDLAND GUN CO., serial no: 24360, rebounding barlocks, 14 l/2in. semi-pistol grip figured stock. £60-80 145. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY T.HEPPLESTONE, serial no: 53721, rebounding back action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well figured stock. £30-50 146. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OFAT.W. WATSON .410 TOPLEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1494, rebounding back-action locks, 14in. figured stock (cracked and repaired at hand). £ 150-250

147.

THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JOHN RIGBY & CO 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 12769, rebounding sidelocks engraved with bold acanthus, 15in. wellfigured stock including lin. wooden extension. £40-60 148. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY BATTEN OF WEDMORE, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes, 14 l/4in. figured stock. £80-120 149. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A PAIR OF JAMES WOODWARD & SON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial nos: 3258/9, rebounding back-action locks, (top tangs badly pitted), 14 1/2in. wellfigured stocks, (No: 1 re-stocked), in their makers brass cornered oak and leather gun case, (overall in poor condition). £500-700

150. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W.J. JEFFREY & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 5231 ; together with the stock action and fore-end only of a toplever hammergun by S.Smallwood, no visible serial number. £40-60 151. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY SALTER AND VARGE, serial no: 101770, partially engraved action retaining traces of original colour, 15in. figured stock including l/2in. wooden extension. £ 100-150 152. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A FREDRICK T. BAKER 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3016, rebounding back-action Jocks engraved with fine scrollwork, rabbit-eared hammers, 14 l/4in. figured stock including l/2in. black bakerlite extension. £250-350

153. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY W. H. MONK, serial no: 63516, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock. £100-200 154. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE G.H. DAW PATENT PUSH FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 879, back-action locks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, actions signed "George H. Daw's Patent Central Fire 879", 14 l/2in. figured stock with heel and toe plate, in its makers brass bound oak and leather two-tier case, with various accessories. £600-800 155. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK ASSISTED OPENING EJECTORS BY LONDON SPORTING PARK LTD "THE WATTS GUN", serial nos: 402/3, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. Well-figured stocks, in their double oak and leather case. £1200-1600

160. A TIN BOX CONTAINING SIX PAPER AND BRASS TIPPED FLARE CARTRIDGES DATED "AUGUST 1942". £30-50 161. THREE 4IN. 8 BORE PAPER ELEY GASTIGHT CARTRIDGES; together with thirteen 3in. paper Eley 8-bore cartridges, fourteen paper Eley Kynoch 10 bore cartridges, four paper Remington 8 bore cartridges, two 12 bore paper cartridges and two pinfire cartridges. £100-150 162. AN ALL-BRASS 12 GAUGE 'GREENER POLICE GUN' BLACK POWDER NO: 1 CARTRIDGE, three all brass Kynoch Grouse-Ejector 12 bore cartridges, six 12 bore all brass Eley cartridges, two McNaughton 20 bore all brass cartridges and 1 Kynoch, two Kynoch 28 bore cartridges and one 10 bore all brass Eley cartridge. (17) £200-300 163. FIVE BOXES OF 25 ELEY 2 5/8 10 GAUGE CARTRIDGES. £60-80 164. PAYNE GALWEY APPROX. SIZE 50 PIG SKIN CARTRIDGE BAG, containing 12 bore cartridges. £50-70

CARTRIDGES HAMMER GUNS 158. A BOX OF FIVE PAPER 12 BORE ELEY ROCKET CARTRIDGES, inscribed "To correct your aim follow the flame". £100-150 159. A BOX OF 25 PAPER 12 BORE ELEY KYNOCH CARTRIDGES BY JOHN DICKSON; together with a box of 14-bore Eley gastight cartridges and a box of 24 Eley Kynoch 12 bore wartime issue cartridges. £60-80

170. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER EJECTOR WITH TOP SAFETY, serial no: 10197, 27in. nitro barrels (shortened), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cy l in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, blacked hammers, percussion fences, converted ejector system, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock with wooden inlay by top safety, push button fore-end, weight 6lb. 8oz. £800-1200

171. T. WILD 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3969, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, rebounding sidelocks (worn), missing left hammer, 14in. well-figured stock (cracked and repaired at bottom left horn), weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-200 172. JOHN MANTON & SON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 12470, 28in. black-powder only damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, true cyl in both, plain back-action locks, 14 I /2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £100-150 173. D.MURRAY 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding back-action locks, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 11 oz. £80-1 20 174. MIDLAND GUN CO. 20 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 71599, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, rebounding bar action locks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, J4 l/4in. semi-pistol grip figured stock, one replaced hammer, weight 6lb. 2oz. £300-500 175. T. KENNEDY, KILMARNOCK 14 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8, converted from muzzle loader, 29in. brown twist barrels, signed 'T.Kennedy, Kilmarnock Rifle maker to His Royal Highness Prince Albert", (sold with proof exemption certificate), rebounding barlocks retaining much colour (renewed), percussion fences, bowed trigger guard with grip safety, 14 l/2in . highly-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 61b. I Ooz. £200-300

176. A BELGIAN 20 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 492S, 31 in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, plain back-action locks, 14in. semipistol grip stock, weight Sib. 8oz. £300-SOO 177. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: B4900, 30in. black-powder-only barrels (slight pitting at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding border engraved sidelocks retaining traces of original colour hardening, (converted from pinfire), 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with chequered metal heel plate, single lump, knuckle cracked and repaired, weight 6lb. 12oz. £300-SOO 178. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: Kl03 , 30in. nitro barrels, reproofed in 1997, below recommended wall thickness, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, rebounding sidelocks partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6Ib. lOoz. £300-SOO 179. T.WILD 12 BORE 3IN. TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 126SO, 30in . nitro barrels, lSmm filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, rebounding sidelocks, 14 l/4in. figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 8lb. £S00-700

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180. J. BLANCH & SON 12 BORE SIDELEVER EJECTOR HAMMERGUN, serial no: SS38, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, rebounding back-action locks engraved with bold acanthus retaining traces of original colour, No: 2 of a pair, flats stamped "Perkes Patent Ejector", percussion fences, 14 l/2in. highlyfigured stock including 3 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. See inside front cover Illustration £2S00-3SOO 181. BLISSETT & SONS 20 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN CONVERTED FROM A 25 BORE RIFLE, serial no: 8, 28in. nitro barrels with wide filed rib and three leaf sights up to 300 yards, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, bolted back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, flats retaining some colour, lSin. well-figured stock, with metal butt plate, weight 9 l/21b. See Colour Illustration (Page 23) £700-900

182. STANLEY DUNCAN & SON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 12891 , 30in. nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, rebounding sidelocks, I Sin. figured semi-pistol grip stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 8lb. 9oz. Stanley Duncan founded the Wildfowlers Association of Great Britain and Ireland (WAGBI) in 1908. See Illustration. £300-SOO 183. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 16 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3663, 28i n. black powder only damascus barrel (clean), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl choke, rebounding back action lock engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 13 l/2in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight Sib., in its makers original leather case, (case in poor condition). £400-600

184. G.E. LEWIS TOPLEVER SINGLEBARRELED 12 BORE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 87108, 3 lin. nitro damascus barrel, 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. imp cyl choke, rebounding back action lock engraved with scrollwork, 14in. stock, weight Sib. 8oz. £200-400

185. PURDEY 20 BORE PUSH FORWARD SINGLE-BARRELED HAMMER GUN, serial no: I 0036, 28in. nitro damascus barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, scroll engraved back-action lock, 13in. figured (cracked at hand) stock, weight 4lb. £250-350

188. CHARLES SMITH - 37 MARKET PL, NEWARK-UPON-TRENT, 16 BORE THUMB BRAKE HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, rounded rebounding barlocks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of colour, percussion fences, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock including l/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 3oz., No: 1 of a pair. See Colour Illustration(Page 23). £1000-1500

BIG BORE

186. MIDLAND GUN CO. 16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial

192. 10 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY J.GREEN, no

no: 100665, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding barlocks border engraved, 14 l/4in. stock, weight 6lb. £100-150

visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 8lb. £400-600

187. JAMESPURDEY12BORETHUMB BRAKE HAMMERGUN, serial no:

193. T.BLAND & SON 8 BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN,

8319, 30in. nitro barrels by G.E. Lewis (slight pitting at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, rebounding floating locks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. highlyfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £800-1200

serial no: 10689, 35in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, rebounding back-action lock, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 11 lb., in a canvas sleeve. £500-700

194. R.B. RODDA 4 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1557, 42in. nitro reproof damascus barrels, 4in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 1/2 choke, rebounding backaction locks, percussion fences, 14in. figured stock with hole for attachment to punt, weight approx. 2llb. See Illustration. £1800-2200

195. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 4 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 17, 42in. black-powder only damascus barrel, back-action lock engraved with scrollwork, partially engraved frame, 14in. stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad ,weight 15 lb. See Colour Illustration (Page 23). £1000-1500

196. ARMSTRONG & CO 8 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 42208, 39in. damascus blackpowder only barrel, rebounding back action lock partially engraved retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. wellfigured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 12lb. lOoz. See Colour Illustration (Page 23). £500-700

OVER AND UNDER

200. FLODMAN GUNS, SWEDEN 12 BORE TRAP SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: FF0988, 27 I/2in. nitro barrels, lOmm rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi choke, with leather pouch containing chokes, silver action, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistol-grip stock including l/4in. wooden extension, weight 71b. 8oz., in a Winchester case. £800-1200

201. KEMEN KM-4 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER SKEET BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial

205. LOT WITHDRAWN 206. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 300219, 26 l/2in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, partially engraved action retaining virtually all original colour, 14 l/2in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £400-600

BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR

211.

GEORGE GIBBS 12 BORE GIBBS & PITT PATENT TRIGGER-PLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no:

no: 40-03-011-96, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels, 8mm rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, white action with maker's name in gold, 14 1/2in . figured pistol-grip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 71b. 6oz. £700-900

C288, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/4in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £250-350

202. PARKER HALE LTD. 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no:

212. THOMAS BLAND & SONS 12 BORE 3IN. BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 180241103469,

K458447, 27in. nitro barrels, 7mm ventilated rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, 114 choke in both, silver action engraved with fine scrollwork, !Sin. pistol-grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 8oz. £200-300

30in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, borderengraved action retaining traces of colour, 14 l/2in. figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7Ib. 6oz., in a David Crockart leather case. £250-350

203. WINCHESTER 12 BORE SUPER GRADE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: K395367, 28in.

213. A 12 BORE SLIDING BREECH DARNE, serial no: 16163, 27 l/2in.

nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. £200-300

nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, partially engraved action, 14 l/2in. semi-pistol grip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. l loz. £350-450

204. B.C. MIROKU 12 BORE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN,

214. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 12410, two sets of barrels, 30in. nitro barrels: 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, 27in. nitro barrels: 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, borderengraved action, 14 1/2in. figured semipistol grip stock, weight 61b. lOoz. £300-500

215. THIEME AND SCHLEGELMILCH OFSUHL16BOREBOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 37986, 29 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, border engraved action retaining some origi nal colour hardening, 14 l/4in. semi-pistol grip figured stock with cheek piece, weight 6Ib, in a wooden case. £200-300

216. FRED C. ROBERTS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 76129, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. figured stock with strengthener at head, weight 6lb. lloz. £ 150-250

217. T.TURNER & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 71365, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, border-engraved action, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 6lb. IOoz. £20-30

BOXLOCK EJECTOR

221. E.G. HIGHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4871, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather leg-o-mutton case. £200-300

serial no: 3385534, 28in. nitro barrels, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, 14 l/2in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £150-250

222. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR. serial no: 02055, 28in. new

227. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12 BORE SIDE SAFETY BOXLOCK EJECTOR,

nitro baJTels by the makers, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork (engraving slightly worn), l4in. figured stock, replaced fore-end wood, weight 6lb. lOoz. £500-700

serial no: 94415, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cy l and 3/4 choke, action engraved with game scenes, 14in. highly figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. , in its makers leather gun case with various accessories. £150-250

223. W.R.PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 744 l , 28in. nitro

228. AYA 12 BORE NO: 4 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 546186, 26in.

sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved fences, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock including l/2in . black ebonite extension, weight 6 lb. 1Ooz., in its maker's brass-cornered oak and leather gun case. £600-800

nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, colourhardened action, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £ 150-250

224. J.V. BUGLER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 80630, 30in . nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, partially engraved action, l4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. £250-350

225. ISAAC TURNER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37286, 30in. nitro baJTels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, retaining traces of original colour, 15in. well-figured stock including lin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 13oz. in a leather case. £300-500

226. W.R. PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12008, 30in. nitro baJTels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action profusely engraved with bold acanthus work (action requires tightening), 14 1/2in. figured stock including 1/2in. black bakerlite extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £500-700

229. AYA12BOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR NO: 4 MODEL, serial no: 501142, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, colour hardened action, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 61b. J Ooz. £200-300

230. ANCIENS ESTABLISSEMENTS PIEPER HERSTAL 12 BORE BELGIAN MADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5223, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, carved leaf fences, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas case. £200-300

231. I. HOLLIS & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 64686, 29 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. I /2 and full choke, plain action, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz., in its leather case. £ 150-200

232. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER GOLD NAME BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7335, 29 I /2in. nitro damascus baJTels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, plain action, l6in. well-figured stock including 2in. wooden extension (cracked and pinned at head), weight 61b. l loz. £250-350

233. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE XXV REGAL MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8078, (completed in 1964), 25in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, No: 2 of a pair, 13 3/4in. figured stock, wooden replacement at tip of comb, weight Sib. l 4oz., in its makers leather lightweight case, retaining original paperwork and bill of sale. See Colour Illustration (Page 25). £800- 1200

234. FREDERICK BEESLEY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2623, 30in. nitro barrel s, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. fi gured stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a canvas Brady case. £300-500

235. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1399 11 , 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £500-700

236. T. ADSETT 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6868, 28in. nitro baJTels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in . figured stock. £300-400

237. WINCHESTER 101 WILDFOWL 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 452391 , 30in.

242. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14720, 27in. nitro

nitro barrels, 3in. mag chambers, blacked action, 14 1/2in. figured stock. £400-600

barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, action engraved with fine scroll work, 14 I /4in. wel l-figured pistol grip stock including 1 I/2in. extension, weight 61b. 8oz., in a leather Cogswell & Harrison case. £400-600

238. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 27401, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scroll work, 15 l/2in. highly-figured stock including l l/4in. wooden extension , weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in a Charles Weston canvas case. £200-300

239. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 122243, 28in . nitro barrels, 2 I /4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke in both, partially engraved action, 14 I/2in . semi-pistol-grip stock, weight 61b. IOoz. £200-300

240. FRANK DYKE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no : l l 0708, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a percussion gun case. £300-500

241. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE XXV BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7219, 25in. nitro batTels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 112 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 4oz. , in its maker's lightwe ight leather case. £600-800

243. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13507, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 I/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and l/2 choke, border engraved action retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather and canvas case. £500-700

244. GALLYON & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: J 1974, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. £600-800

245. AYA 12 BORE MODEL 25 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, seria l no: 479600, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with floral work retaining virtually all original colour hardening, 14in. figured stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 2oz. £450-550

246. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 141822, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, partially engraved action retaining virtually all original colour, 14 l/4in. figured stock (comb swept for right hander), weight 6lb. lOoz. See Colour Illustration (Page 24). £500-700

247. AYA 12 BORE MODEL 25 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 414 743, 25in. chopperlump nitro barrels. 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with floral work retaining much original colour, 14 3/4in . wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £250-350

248. CHARLES HELLIS & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4 11 8, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, plain action, 14 1/2in. figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £300-500

249. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: C8846, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 3/4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. fi gured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's leather case. £300-500

250. ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD 12 BORE (WEBLEY 700 MODEL) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 126 186, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and full choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's canvas and leather case. £250-350

251. W.R. PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10572, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. l/2 and full choke, action profusely engraved with bold scroll work, carved leaf fences, chequered panels, 14 l/2in. highlyfigured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £400-600

252. C.S. ROSSON & CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3045, 29in. nitro barrels, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, No: 1 of a pair, 15 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £700-900 253. WILKINSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55490, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £500-600 254. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE 700 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 137822, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. (fore-end iron missing screw). £500-700 255. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 27258, 28in. new nitro barrels (by another), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. £500-700 256. P. BERRETA 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE BY SIDE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 36261, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, silver action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. pistol-grip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. £100-150

257. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE WEBLEY MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37404, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved "H&H" retaining virtually all original colour and finish , 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in its makers case. £1000-1500 258. PADSTONE & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1842, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. stock cast for central vision, weight 61b. 8oz., in a canvas Russell Hillsdon case. £400-600 259. E.M. REILLY & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 33241, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £250-350 260. J.W. TOLLEY 12 BORE "ALTRO" 3IN. BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 45258, 30in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, wide filed rib, plain clipped action, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, (cracked and pinned at head) , weight 7lb. 8oz., in a Holland & Holland leather gun case. £150-250 261. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13752, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, border engraved action retaining some original colour and finish , 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers canvas case. £400-600

262. AYA 12 BORE MODEL "25" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 189169, 25in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scalloped action engraved with rosework retaining virtually all colour hardening, 14 l/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £300-500 263. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12797, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (clean), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, No: 1 of a pair, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1/4in. original black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas case. See Colour Illustration (Page 24). £600-800 264. AYA 12 BORE "MODEL 25" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 539868, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4 chambers, bored approx. l/2 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-400 265. WESTLEY RICHARDS AUTOMATIC SIDE SAFETY BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14825, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. highly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. lOoz., in an Alexander Henry brass-cornered leather gun case containing its owner's 1924 and 1938 shooters year book, plus game record. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £800-1200

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266. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

271. T. NEWTON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: S8S6, 28in. nitro

7626, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. !Ooz., in a canvas case. £400-600

barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 13 3/4in. figured stock, weight 61b. Soz., in its maker's leather case. £700-900 272.

267. WILLIAM POWELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7878, 30in. new nitro barrels by the maker, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork (worn), 14in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. l loz., in its maker's leather case. £300-SOO

268. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8437, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, bordered engraved action, !Sin. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £300-SOO

273. ARTHURTURNER12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

69226, 28in. replacement nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. !Ooz., in its maker's canvas and oak case, (case in poor condition). £2S0-3SO

14700, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 314 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £S00-700

269. PIERPOINT & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 168,

274. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY A.T. BATES, no visible serial number,

26in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £80-120

28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in chambers, bored approx. imp and 3/4 choke, action engraved with game scenes, l S 1/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120

270. T. NEWTON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: S791 , 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather case. See Colour Illustration (Page 2S). £700-900

275. A. HOLLIS & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 30439, 30in. nitro blacked damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £ 1S0-2SO

276. WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 700 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SPECIALLY MADE FOR GALLYON & SON, serial no: 142779, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/2 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour, I Sin. well-figured stock, weight 61b. JOoz. £600-800

277. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10411, 30in. nitro barrels (slight marks at muzzle), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, removable disc set strikers, 14 l/2in. full cross over stock, (right shoulder, left eye), weight 6lb. 9oz. £400-600

278. BARRETT & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41296/S298, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, borderengraved action, intercepting sears, 14 I/2in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £2S0-3SO

SMALL BORES

282. C.S. ROSSON 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8692, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 in both, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much colour (possibly recoloured), 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. leather-covered pad (stock strengthener at head), weight Sib. lloz. See Colour Illustration (Page 24). £800-1200

283. WESTLEY RICHARDS 20 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER DROP-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17S3l, 28in. nitro new chopperlump barrels signed "Westley Richards", (the maker's have no record of these new barrels), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, scalloped action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining virtually all colour (renewed), hinged bottom plate, fully selective si ngle trigger, 14 l/4in . figured replacement stock, weight Slb. lloz. See Colour Illu strati on (Page 23). NB. This gun was originally made as a 16 bore. £3000-SOOO 284. HAMMOND BROS 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 2947, 27in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, intercepting sears, removable disc set strikers, 14 3/4in. Well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, in its leather case. £600-800

285. GEORGE GIBBS 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, seria l no : 87231, 28in. nitro barrel s, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and l/2 choke, partially engraved action retaining some origi nal colour hardening, 13 l/2in . well-figured stock, weight 6lb. £300-SOO 286. WILLIAM LEECH & SONS 28 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no : 41S2, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/2 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including l/2in. black ebonite extension, (tear drops), weight 4lb. JOoz. , in a re-lined leather case. £1S00-2000 287. A BELGIAN .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no : 1843, 26in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, plain action retaining much original colour, lSin. figured stock including 3/4in. bakerlite extension, weight Sib. lloz. £400-600

288. AYA20BOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no : SS9382, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, act ion engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in . figured stock. £600-800 289. W.RICHARDS OF LIVERPOOL 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9122 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . cyl and l/2 choke, 14 1/2in. figured stock (no teardrops), in a canvas and leather motor case. £600-800 290. JOSEPH CURRY 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 2612, 28in. nitro barrels , 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, lS 3/4in. figured stock, weight Sib. JOoz. £S00-700

291. WILLIAM FORD 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial

297. ARTHUR HOWELL 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial

302. AN ITALIAN SINGLE BARRELLED .410, serial no: OOIOS8.

no: 16806, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 I/2 in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and I /2 choke, action partially engraved with scroll work, !Sin. stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 6Ib. 6oz. £300-SOO

no: 7778, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and I /2 cho ke, partially engraved action retaining traces of original colour and finis h, 14 l/2in. figured stock including 1in. wooden exte nsion, weight 6lb., in a Watson Bros. canvas case. £300-SOO

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292. MIDLAND GUN CO. 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 10044 1, 2Si n. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, partially engraved action , 14 l/2in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. £100-lSO

293. A SPANISH DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER .410 HAMMERGUN, serial no : 6 1737, 28in. nitro barrels. £30-SO

294. AN UNUSUAL 16 BORE MARTINI PATENT PRESENTATION SHOTGUN, detachable barrel, presented by Lord Northwick in 1886 to Harrow School, Silvers patent, retailed by S.W. Silver & CO, Cornhill, London, stock inlayed w ith silver presentation ovals. £300-400 NB . These guns were produced with interchangeable rifle and shotgun barrels.

295. W.W.GREENER16BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 01077, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 1/2 choke, Belgium action engraved with scrollwork, manual side safety, 14in. fi gured stock, weight 61b. 6oz. £200-300

296. JOHN RIGBY & CO .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE, serial no: l 94S , 26in. nitro two stage barrel , 2 l/2in. chambers, partially engraved action retaining much original colour and fini sh, top safety, l Sin. figured pistol-grip stock with metal butt plate, weight 4lb. 6oz., in its original makers canvas case. £300-400

298. W & C SCOTT & SON 28 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 98008, 28i n. nitro barrels (pits at breech), 2 1/2in . chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, silver action partially engraved with scrollwork, 13 l/2in. semi-pisto l grip stock including black bakerlite extensio n, weight Sib. 4oz. £ 1200-1600

299. WILLIAM EVANS 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8648, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 I/2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl choke in both, locks and actio n engraved with scroll work, No: 2 of a pair, removable disc set strikers, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. 3oz. See Illustration (Page 30). £ 1800-2200

300. ATKINSON & SON 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 3 189, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl and I /2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight Sib. I Ooz., in an oak Westley Richards case. £300-SOO

301. J & W TOLLEY 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 789S, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, action engraved with scrollwork, lS l/2in. well-figured replacement stock, weight Sib. lOoz., in an Army & Navy canvas and leather case. £300-SOO

303. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: S7344, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and l/2 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. l oz., in an oak and leather case. See Illustration (Page 30). £1300-1600

304. MORTIMER & SON 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7640, 28in. sleeved nitro baiTels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. I /2 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. highly-figured stock including l/2in. black ebonite extension, weight 61b. £S00-700

305. MANTON, LONDON .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11829, 27 l/2 in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scalloped action partially engraved with scrollwork (Spanish made action), ! Sin. well-figured pistol-grip stock, beaver tail fore-e nd, weight Sib. , in its makers leather case. £2000-2SOO

PAIRS 308. BOSS & CO - A MATCHED PAIR OF 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 5934 & 6021 , 28in. nitro barrels (no:l barrels will only be released to an RFD holder due to being out of proof), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, locks and actions engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, gold cocking indicators (No: 1 toplever spring broken), 15in. wellfigured stocks, No: 1 with 1 l/2in. wooden extension, No: 2 cracked at hand, weight 6Ib. 9oz., in their maker 's brass cornered oak and leather case with various accessories. See Colour Illustration (Page 25). £4000-6000 309. WATSON BROS. - A MATCHED PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 5243 & 5236, 28in. new nitro barrels by John Dickson & Son (the original damascus barrels will be released to an RFD holder only), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and actions engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured stocks, weight 61b. I Ooz., in their maker's brass cornered oak and leather double gun case. £2500-3500 310. COGSWELL & HARRISON - A MATCHED PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS WITH SIDEPLATES, serial nos: 57226/58004, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 1/2 choke, locks and actions engraved with scroll work retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. figured stocks including l/2in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6Ib. lOoz., in their maker's double leather motor case with various accessories. £1000-1500

311. GREENFIELD - A PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 143285/6, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, scalloped action engraved with pheasants and partridge, retaining virtually all original colour and finish, name in gold on action, arcaded fences, 16in. highly-figured stocks including 1in. leather-covered recoil pads, weight 61b. 9oz., in their leather double motor case. See Colour Illustration (Page 26). £4000-6000 312. THOMAS JOHNSON - A PAIR OF 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial nos: 2134/5, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, rebounding back-action Jocks engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, flats stamped Purdey 's patent 1104 and 4855 , left opening toplevers, percussion fences, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stocks, weight 6Ib. lOoz., in their individual single brass-cornered oak and leather makers cases. See Colour Illustration (Page 26). £2000-3000 313. THOMAS HORSLEY - A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 3730/1, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, border engraved actions, 15in. well-figured stocks including 1in. rubber recoil pads, weight 71b. 3oz., in their maker's double leather case. £2000-3000 314. CHARLES LANCASTER - A PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 07404/5, 29in. blacked damascus nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl and 1/2 choke, actions engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks, weight 6Jb. lOoz., in their relined oak and leather double gun case. £2000-3000

315. A MAGNIFICENT TRIO OF FINE 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTORS BY BOSS & CO, serial nos: 4809/l 0/11, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . improved cyl and 1/2 choke, Jocks and actions engraved with fine rose and scroll work retaining much original colour-hardening and finish , gold cocking indicators, specially designed automatic safeties which slide to the right, rolled edged trigger guards, 14 in. highly-figured stocks, weight 61b. IOoz., in their maker 's two-tier oak and leather case with canvas outer. See Front Cover Illustration . £20000-25000 These guns are 100 years old and are in remarkable condition for their age. Boss & Co have kindly confirmed that the guns were made in 1900 for Alec Browne. All specifications remain as made. A PERSONAL NOTE FROM NICHOLAS HOLT: These guns are an example of the expertise of our English gunmakers at their best. Personally, when I first saw them they quite literally took my breath away.

316. E.J. CHURCHILL - A PAIR OF 12 BORE "THE FIELD" XXV MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 3707/8, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. figured replacement stocks, weight 61b. 3oz., in their double leather VC case (case in poor condition). See Colour Illustration (Page 27). £4000-6000

317. WILLIAM EVANS -A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS,

321. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5002,

326. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial

serial nos: 10384/5, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, locks and actions engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, removable disc set strikers, 14 l/4in. well-figured stocks with heel and toe plates (no: 1 with l/4in. extension, No: 2 re-stocked), weight 6Ib. 9oz., in their makers double brass cornered leather case with various accessories. See Colourlllustration (Page 27). £4000-6000

28in. nitro Sir Joseph Whitworth steel barrels, No: 3 of a trio, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved-leaf fences, I 5in. highly -figured replacement stock, weight 61b. lOoz., in a brass-cornered leather gun case. £2500-3000

no: 5432, 27in. nitro new in 1982 chopperlump barrels (the makers have no record of these new barrels), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining virtually all colour (renewed), name in gold, border and serial number in gold, gold cocking indicators, 15in. well-figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. £3000-5000

SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR

318. E.ROBERTS 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 31717, 29in. damascus barrels, sold with proof exemption certificate, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, external cocking lever, 14in. semi-pistol grip well-figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz. £150-200

SIDELOCK EJECTOR

320. HENRY ATKIN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2357, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, removable disc set strikers, I 5in. well-figured full cross over (right shoulder left eye) stock, weight 61b. l 2oz. £800- 1200

322. ARRIETA12BORESINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 570342398, 28in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, bored approx. imp and 1/4 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, beaver tail fore-end, 14 l/2in. well-figured Prince of Wales grip stock. £2000-2500

323. CHARLESBOSWELL12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16511 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, carved-leaf fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz., in its maker's leather case with various accessories. See Colour Illustration (Page 28). £2000-3000 324. C. HELLIS & SONS 12 BORE "THE

FEATHERWEIGHT" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3589, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, locks and action engraved with a motif "Two Feathers" surrounded by scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6Ib. 6oz. (slightly bulbous fore-end). £1500-2000

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

328. BOSS & CO 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4449, 28in. nitro replacement barrels by another, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork (a little worn), 14 l/2in . semi-pistol grip well-figured stock, weight 6Ib. lloz. £3000-4000

329. WILLIAM FORD 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5398, 29in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 314 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork (a little worn), 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6Ib. 11 oz. £700-900

325. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no:

330. AYA 12 BORE NO: 2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 252446, 26in.

4735, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, No: 2 of a pair, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, fences carved with oak leaves, gold cocking indicators, 15 1/2in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers re-lined leather case. £3000-5000

nitro chopperlump barre ls, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500

331. FRED WILLIAMS 12 BORE SINGLETRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 125778, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £800-1200 332. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE " ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16088, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus, gold cocking indicators, 14 l/4in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's leather case. See Colour Illustration (Page 28). £2000-2500 333. WILLIAM MONK 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17721, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured stock, in a motor case. £350-450 334. AYA 12 BORE NO: 2 SINGLETRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 601870, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured stock. £600-800 335. CHARLESLANCASTER12BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6455, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke in both, back action engraved with scrollwork,15 in. figured stock. £1200-1500 336. BOZARD & CO 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8085, 28in. new nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with scroll work, carved leaf fences, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz., in a leather John Rigby & Co case. See Illustration. £1500-2000

337. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER DROPLOCK GOLD NAME EJECTOR, serial no: 9299, 28in. new nitro barrels by the maker, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, scalloped plain action retaining much colour (renewed), 14 1/2in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a Joseph Braddel leather gun case. See Colour Illustration (Page 21 ). £1000-1500 338. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER GOLD NAME MODEL HINGED PLATE EJECTOR, serial no: 9900, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, scalloped action, name in gold, 14in. well-figured stock with leather cheek piece, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in its maker's leather case. £500-700 339. BOSS & CO 12 BORE SINGLETRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4448, 27in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 13 3/4in. figured replacement semi-pistol grip stock, weight 61b. 9oz., in its maker's brass-cornered oak and leather case. £2500-3000

340. LONDON SPORTING PARK 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 234, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and l/4 choke, locks and action engraved with scroLlwork, No: 2 of a pair, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £700-900 341. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 23835, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in . figured stock including a lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. I Ooz. , in a canvas case. £400-600 342. JOSEPH LANG & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10906, 28in. new nitro barrels (by the makers), 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining much colour hardening (renewed), 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a Charles Hellis brass cornered leather case. See Colour Illustration (Page 28). £2500-3500

343. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, se1ial no: 15593, No: 1 of a pair, 28in. new nitro chopperlump barrels by the makers in 1978, 2 l/2in. chambers, 1/2 and full choke, locks and action engraved with fme rose and scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured replacement stock by the makers in 1977, weight 61b. lOoz. , Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1896 and re-sold to Mrs C. Hart in l 977. See Colour Illustration (Page 28). £3000-5000 344. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1428, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork (worn), 14 l/2in. figured replacement stock including l/2in. wooden extension, weight 61b. I Ooz. £700-900 345. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22937, (NO: 2 of a pair), 30in. nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus, gold cocking indicators, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock including I in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. See Colour Illustration (page 28). £1000-1500 346. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17031 , (No: 1 of a pair), 30in. nitro barrels, (3 or 4 dents at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus, carved shell-relief fences, gold cocking indicators, (needs rejointing), 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. See Colour Illustration (Page 28). £1000-1500

347. F.T. BAKER 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3727, 28 l/2in. Sir Joseph Whitworth barrels by James Woodward & Sons (possibly shortened), machine filed rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much colour hardening (renewed), removable disc set strikers, 15in. well-figured stock including 2 l/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £1000-1500 348. JOHN RIGBY & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16965, 30in. nitro batrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, No: l of a pair, Bissel rising bolt patent no: 846, carved leaf fences, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. fore-end iron with ejector regulating bolt. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1903. £1500-2000 349. BOZARD & CO 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8275, 29in. black powder only barrels, (pitted at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/2 choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved-leaf fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. lOoz. £300-500 350. WANLESS BROS. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2046, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, carved-leaf fences, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's oak and leather case. See Illustration. £800-1200

351. J. BLANCH & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6057, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, back-action sidelock, gold cocking indicators (needs tightening), 14in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a Harrison & Hussey leather case. £800-1200 352. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE DROPLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18171 , No: 2 of a pair, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scalloped action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, trigger guard engraved with a pointer, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a John Rigby leather case. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £2500-3000 353. AYA 12 BORE ''MODEL 25" SIDELOCK HAND-DETACHABLE EJECTOR, serial no: 3875, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. IOoz. £400-600 354. ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 68848, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock including l/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £600-800. 355. AYA 12 BORE NO: 2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 158328, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 choke in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, hand detachable locks, 14 l/4in. figured stock including l/2in. wooden extension, weight 61b. lOoz., in a leather leg-o-mutton case. £300-500

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 20th OCTOBER 1999

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1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 41 43

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 20th OCTOBER 1999

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£15 £30 £340 £45 £290 £140 £45 £220 £10 £45 £240 £150 £100 £450 £280 £380 £80 £60 £90 £ll0 £220 £260 £280 £170 £200 £95 £110 £50 £35 £440 £50 £10 £ 110

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 20th OCTOBER 1999

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HAMMER

£85 £55 £40 £85 £260 £80 £100 £150 £40 £225 £140 £35 £320 £30 £320 £900 £160 £2400 £420 £680 £1800 £1200 £330 £950 £1200 £3000 £700 £150 £70 £2300 £440 £1050 £75

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£85 £120 £140 £190 £320 £40 £55 £360 £300 £300 £500 £55 £40 £220 £90 £160 £ll0 £100 £260 £650 £460 £320 £600 £500 £750 £1700 £300 £230 £2000 £200 £420 £420 £420

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 20th OCTOBER 1999

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FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Wednesday, 23rd February 2000 at 2.00pm To be held at: Mercury House, The Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London, SW3 4RY ON VIEW: Monday, 21st February, 10.00am - 8.00pm Tuesday, 22nd February, 9.00am - 5.30pm Morning of the Sale, 9.00am - 1.00pm

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

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HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns Definitions 1.

Conditions concerning Vendors 17

"The Auctioneers" means Holt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns. " Th e Auctioneer" means the rep resentative of Holt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns conducting the sa le;

18. All goods wi ll be insured by the Auctioneers whi lst in their custody or in the premises unless written in st ru cti ons to the contrary are received . Th e va lu e of the cover sha ll be the gross sel ling price of the goods or, in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale, the auction va lu e as estimated by the Auctioneers. Th e premium for in surance cove r shall be £1.00 (+VAT) per £100. Th e minimum charge will be £1 .00 (+VAT) per lot.

" Th e hammer price" means the price at which any lot is knocked down to a buyer. "De li berate forgery" means an imitation made with the intention to deceive as to autho rship, origin, age or source, which is not so describ ed in the catalogue and which has a va lue materia ll y less than if it had been in accordance w ith the descripti on in the catalogue .

any ot her proper expenses from the hammer price. He/she also accepts th e Auctioneer's right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser.

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

22 . Th e Auctioneers sha ll have the right to photograph and illustrate

3. The Auctioneer shall have abso lute discretion to withdraw, alter or combine wit h any other lot all lots offered for sale. 4.

A ll lots are offered subject to any reserve prices imposed by the vendor.

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

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

Leg;il title shal l not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together w ith the premium has been paid in full.

any lot cons igned for sale and to use such photographs at th eir discretion. Th e vendor accepts without further consu ltation that a charge of £75 (+VAT) per illustrated lot may be made towards th e recovery of photographic expenses.

22. All lots wi ll be so ld at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written in structions to the contrary are received . Any reserve figure placed upon a lot shall be confidential between the vendor and the Auctioneers. In the event of a lot failing to reac h its reserve, the Auctioneers shall be entitled to a commission of 5.9% (in clusive of VAT) of the reserve price, unless alternative charges have been previously agreed.

23. A w ithdrawal fee of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of th e lower estimate (or reserve price, if there is one) sha ll be payable to the Auctioneers for any lot withdrawn after it has been catalogued but before sa le.

Conditions concerning Buyers 8.

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

Buyers will be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and if required, a deposit immediately after the fall of the hammer.

10.

Commission bids will be executed free of cha rge but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sa le. Telephone comm ission bids must be confirmed in writing.

11.

24.

reg istered business must disclose this fact to the Auctioneers. He/she must also provide his/her registered number and indicate whether or not he/she intends to operate the Special Scheme for Antiques and Works of Art.

26. Th e Auctioneers act as agents only and therefore shall not be accountab le to the vendor for any sum until payment has been received from the buyer.

The buyer sha ll not rely purely upon the catalog ue description but sha ll satisfy himself as to the physical condition and descripti on of each lot.

Forgeries 27.

and for any other lots purchased. All purchases must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense within two working days fo ll ow ing the sa le. A charge of £2.00 (+VAT) per lot per day wi ll be made on purchases not removed w ithin this period.

14.

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

Interest calculated at 2% above the Base rate prevail ing at the National Westminster Bank Pie shal l be payable as wel l as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two wo rking days following the sale. Third party cheques will not be accepted in payment.

16.

By making a bid , prospective purchasers acknow ledge acceptance of these Conditions.

Should any lot provide to be a deliberate forgery, the Auctioneers, upon receipt of written notice of this fact within one year of the sa le, shal l rescind the sale or repurchase the lot for an amount equa l to the hammer price plus premium (inclusive of VAT ), provided that: (a) the lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale;

Shou ld the purchaser fai l to pay for and remo ve any lot within seven days fo llowing the sale, the Auctioneers sha ll have the right to re-se ll the lot at auction or by private treaty w ithout giving notice to the buyer. Any li ability to the buyer shal l be limited to the hammer price origina ll y paid .

15.

Th e vendor indemnifies the Auctioneers against any cla im relating t o goods sold on his behalf.

25. A vendor who enters for a sale goods which are assets of a VAT

12 . No lot sha ll be removed unti l the purchaser has paid in full for it

13.

Th e Auctioneers sha ll not be responsib le for acc id enta l damage or loss unless d irectly caused by the negligence of their st aff.

20. Th e vendor au th orises the Auctioneers to deduct commission and

The Auction 2.

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

(c) The genera l opinion of scho lars and experts at the time of the sa le wou ld have indicated that the lot was a deliberate forgery: or, (d) scientific processes in existence at the time of the sale would be estab lished that the lot was a de liberate forgery. The benefit of thi s Condition is not assignable.

HOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns

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