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There is an NCP Car Park in Cheltenham Terrace, which is the next road on the left after the Barracks.
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FORTHCOMING SALES All Forthcoming Sales will be held at The Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, Chelsea
FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS: Wednesday, 20th October 1999 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 13th September 1999
SPORTING ART, MILITARIA & FISHING TACKLE: Thursday, 21st October 1999 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 13th September 1999
MILITARIA, EDGED WEAPONS & FISHING TACKLE MODERN ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS .
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MILITARY ARTEFACTS
An 1856 London Rifle Brigade Presentation Sword with Silver hilt Estimate: £300- £500 We are now accepting items for our Sale of
SPORTING ART, MILITARIA & FISHING TACKLE To be held on
Thursday, 21st October 1999 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: 13th September 1999 For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 0171 385 9558 Collection Can be arranged
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FISHING TACKLE
A Selection of Fishing Tackle, including a rare Georgian fisherman's leather belt and harness, with silver salmon buckles, hallmarked WN (William Nelson) London 1828 We are now accepting items for our Sale of
SPORTING ART, MILITARIA & FISHING TACKLE To be held on
Thursday, 21st October 1999 at 2.00pm At
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Closing Date for Entries: 13th September 1999 For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 0171 385 9558 Collection Can be arranged
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BOLT & COMPANY Auctione ers of Modern and Antique Guns
FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date: Thursd ay, 24th June 1999 at 2.00pm
To be held at: Mercury House, Duke of York's H eadquarters, Kings Road , London
On View at Mercury House Tuesday, 22nd June 1999- 10.00am to 5.00pm _ Wednesday, 23rd June -10.00am to 8.00pm & Morning of the Sale - 9.00am to l.OOpm
A PASS FOR ENTRY MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE PLEASE TELEPHONE: 0171 385 9558 FOR DETAILS
Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Alastair Phillips
Administrator: Lou ise Blakebrough Front Cover Illustration: Lot 11 Inside Front Cover Illustration: Lots 328, 356, 370 Back Cover Illustration : Lot 146 Inside Back Cover Illustration: 147, 335
London Office 5 Rickett Street West Brompton London SW61 RU Telephone: 0171 385 9558 Fax: 0171 386 5969 Email: Holt_and_Company@Compuserve.com
FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Thursday, 24th June 1999 Sale Commences at 2.00pm
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1. S.DERBY 11 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 32in. brown twist barrel signed "Edward Judd", octagonal breech, signed and engraved barlock, well-figured walnut half stock, original brass tipped ramrod. £250-350 2. .50 CAL SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 32in. octagonal signed London barrel, barlock signed Westley Richards, walnut figured half stock with horn tip and metal butt plate, replaced wooden ramrod. £300-500
3. A PRESENTATION .577 THREE BAND SNIDER RIFLE, 33 ~in. barrel signed "Her Majesty's War Department", with sliding elevated sight, blued barlock signed "J.Aston of Hythe", figured walnut full stock, with silver plaque reading "County of Gloucester Rifle Association Prize Meeting 1863 won by S.B. Purchas", original leather sling, together with its original silver trophy. £1200-1600 4. A 20 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "ABNETT, WINDSOR", 27in.
damascus barrels, rib engraved in gold "Abnett, Windsor", two gold lines, signed barlocks engraved with foliage, bowed trigger guard (engraving worn), walnut half stock w ith metal butt cap, replaced wooden ramrod. £300-400
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5. ~ A 10 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "MORTIMER" 30in. brown twist barrels bearing Birmingham proof marks, rib signed "London fine twist", signed barlocks engraved with foliage, walnut half stocked with metal butt cap, wooden replacement ramrod. £500-700 6. A 11 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY E.WILSON, 30in. brown twist barrels bearing Birmingham proof marks, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, well-figured walnut half stock with heel and toe plates, wooden replacement ramrod, in its brass cornered fitted mahogany case. £500700
7. 10 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "G.WEST, LOUTH", 32in. brown twist barrel, brass poincon stamped "G. West, Louth", barlock stamped "G.West, Louth", walnut half stocked with metal butt cap, replaced wooden ramrod. £150-200 8. A 12 BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARRELLED FOWLING PIECE, 33in. brown twist signed barrel, with concave top rib, signed barlock engraved with foliage, walnut half stocked with metal butt cap, wooden replacement ramrod . £150-200
9. A 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE, signed Joseph Wilson, 39in. brown twist barrel with ivory inlaid sights, border engraved signed barlock, fully stocked with brass butt and iron ram rod. £250-350
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10. A LARGE PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS BY V & R BLAKEMORE OF LONDON, built for the bow of a boat, 25in. iron barrel signed "V & R Blakemore, London" stamped "4" and bearing Birmingham proof marks, signed barlock, fully stocked with brass mounts, brass Foreend retaining an iron rollock attached to a large internal recoil spring, 42in. overall. The gun comes with a letter dated 12th July 1897, stating that it was captured from the Maudingo's by the men of the Gambia Police Force. See Illustration £1000-1500
11. A FINE 14 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY CHARLES GUEST, serial no: 1235, 28in. brown twist barrels, breach plug engraved with a black cock retaining much original colour hardening, barlocks and hammers engraved with bold scrollwork, well-figured pistol grip half stock with engraved steel butt cap retaining traces of finish, trigger guard engraved with bold scrollwork, chequered grip, silver tipped ramrod stamped 1235, in a mahogany case (relined) . See Front Cover Illustration £2000-2500
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15. A PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY LACY & CO OF LONDON, 1 %in. turn off barrel bearing Birmingham proof marks, scroll engraved frame, slab walnut butt. £100-120 16. A STARR ARMS CO. SINGLE ACTION 1863 MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no: 36579, circa 1865, Sin. barrel, plain frame stamped "Starr Arms .Co. New York" on one side, and "Starr's Patent Jan 15th 1856" on the other, hesitating action, underneath rammer, barrel release screw, walnut butt with inspectors mark. £500-700 17. A 5 SHOT BIRMINGHAM MADE PERCUSSION DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, 4 ~in. barrel, missing rammer (action at fault). £50-70 18. P. ADAMS & CO 5 SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, London patent: 64324, (action at fault) . £40-60 19. A PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BRASS FRAMED POCKET PISTOL BY BRAITHEWAITE OF LEEDS, 2in. fluted turn off barrel, bearing Birmingham proof marks, frame engraved with scrollwork, concealed trigger, chequered walnut butt with lion head butt cap. £200-300
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23. A 16 BORE EAST INDIA COMPANY LIGHT DRAGOON MILITARY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, lin. barrel signed Hirst 1802, lock stamped Hirst 1802 and East India Company logo, brass mounts, trigger guard stamped "MYC" over "A12", missing ramrod. £200-300
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27. A 20 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE, SIGNED WALLIS OF HULL, 30in. brown twist barrel, octagonal breach, with gold line and maker's gold poincon, stepped lock, roller frizzen, walnut half stock, scrolled back trigger guard, replacement wooden ramrod. £600-900
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31. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDER LEVER PINFIRE, serial no: 6172, 29 %in. brown twist barrels, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, (left hammer repaired), retains some original finish on the trigger guard, 14 ~in. well-figured stock with metal butt cap in leather and oak draw case. £150-250
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35. .177 BSA CADET AIR RIFLE, serial no: CC24462 £40-60 36. .177 HAENAL MODEL VIII AIR RIFLE, serial no: 1931E £30-50 37. .177 BSA CLUB SPECIAL AIR RIFLE, serial no: CS32310 £50-70
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41. A 12 BORE NICKEL CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR; together with a small wooden handled screwdriver. (2) £20-30 42. A .380 NICKEL PLATED CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR, with hook. See Colour Illustration. £80-120 43. AN OAK SINGLE PERCUSSION CASE, lined with green cloth, fitted interior, with Mortimer label, gun number: 5865. £300-400 44. A BRASS CORNERED DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, compartments for 30in. and 28 ~in . barrels, with cleaning rods. £100-150 45. HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE CANVAS GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £200-250 46. HOLLAND & HOLLAND LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £60-80 ~ 47. A BRASS CORNERED LEATHER GUNCASE, lined in blue baize, as new condition. £100-150 48. JAMES PURDEY & SONS BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE, with compartments for two sets of 29in. barrels, lift out tray, canvas outer, broken handle. £200-300 49. McCARTHUR AND PRAIN OF MONTROSE PATENT NO: 17825 "GANNOCHY" RAPID LOAD CARTRIDGE LEATHER CASE, with shoulder strap. £80-120 50 . AN OAK AND LEATHER SIZE 250 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH BRASS CORNERS, with William Evans label. £150-250 51. A 200 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with Holland & Holland label and key. £80-120
52. J.WOODWARD & SONS DOUBLE BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with compartments for 28in. barrels. £150-250 53. A GOOD LEATHER LEG-0MUTTON CASE, with strap £80-120 54. A SINGLE LEATHER BRASS CORNERED GUNCASE, with compartments for 28in. barrels. £70-90 55. A SINGLE LEATHER BRASS CORNERED HAMMERGUN CASE WITH W.RICHARDS OF LIVERPOOL LABEL, compartment for 30in. barrels. £60-80 56. A GOOD LEATHER LEG-0MUTTON CASE, with strap. £60-80 57. ' A PUMA GERMAN BRASS GAME COUNTER WITH 4 DIALS, FASAN, HUHN, HAS, KANIN, stamped 1801 See Colour Illustration £150-250 58. A LEATHER SADDLE SCABBARD FOR A MARTINI HENRY CARBINE. £70-90 59. A PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG BY HARRODS LTD, size 100.£30-50 60. A CANVAS AND LEATHER QUICK LOADING CARTRIDGE BAG BY PARSONS, approx. 75 size. £30-50 61. AN EDWARDIAN OAK GLASS FRONTED GUN CABINET FOR SIX GUNS, with key, 54in. x 23in. £150-200 63. MAHOGANY GUN CABINET SURROUND, 55in. x 14in. £10-15 64. A CASED PAIR OF GREEN WOODPECKERS, in natural habitat, three sided glass fronted case, 15in. x 7in. £80-120 65. A DETACHABLE PAIR OF LEATHER 12 BORE GUN SLEEVES BY PARSONS. £150-200 66. A LEATHER 12 BORE GUN SLEEVE BY PARSONS. £80-120
67. A JOHN MCNAB OF GREAT BRITAIN 20 BORE BEST QUALITY LEATHER DOUBLE DETACHABLE GUN SLEEVE. £250-350 68. A BRASS POWDER FLASK BY G & J.W. HAWKSLEY, with wickered base. £40-60 ) 69. APPROX. 160 ELEY KYNOCH PAPER RELOADING 32 BORE CARTRIDGE CASES, in their cardboard boxes. £40-60 70. A DOUBLE LEATHER SYKES PATENT SHOT BANDOLIER, with brass tops. £100-150 71. A REPRODUCTION REMINGTON BRONZE OF AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CAVALRY NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, height approx. 19in. £250-300 72.
A MAHOGANY BOX, possibly for a pair of pistols, missing interior. £40-60 73. A LEATHER QUICK LOADING APPROX.75 SIZE CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling. £40-60 74. A TAN LEATHER APPROX. 75 SIZE QUICK LOADING CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling. £40-60 75. A LEATHER APPROX. 75 SIZE CARTRIDGE BAG, with sling, in new condition. £40-60 76. A NEW LEATHER 300 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with reinforced leather corners, leather straps, with key and James Purdey label. £200-300 77. A NEW LEATHER 300 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with reinforced leather corners, leather straps, with key, with Purdey & Sons label. £200-300 78. A NEW BRASS CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, with keys. £150-200 79. A BRASS CORNERED LEATHER GUNCASE, with keys. £150-200
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80. A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE BY ARMSTRONG & CO, missing leather straps. £50-70 81. A LEATHER AND CANVAS SINGLE GUNCASE, with a Wilkinson's label. £50-70 82. JOSEPH HARKOM & SON 20 BORE CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, with leather straps. £40-60 83. TWO LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON CASES. £40-60 85. THREE CANVAS LEG-OF-MUTTON CASES. £20-30 86. A GOOD LEATHER LEG-OFMUTTON CASE. £30-50 87. A SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with Westley Richards · label. £250-300 88. A JAMES WOODWARD & SONS BRASS CORNERED DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with compartments for 29in. barrels. £300-400 89. A BOXED CLEANING KIT WITH JAMES PURDEY LABEL, as new condition. £150-200 90. THREE NIPPLE KEYS; together with other associated items. (Qty) £25-35 91.
THREE NICKEL PLATED SQUARE OIL BOTTLES, one by T.Newton of Manchester and one by Hawksley. (3) £25-35 92. A BONE STRIKER BOTTLE, with spare strikers and a Holland & Holland oil bottle. (2) £20-30 93. TWENTY NICKEL PLATED SNAP CAPS FOR 12, 16, 20 (20) £40-60 94. A BRASS CORNERED LEATHER SIZE 200 CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £150-200 95. A NICKEL PLATED ROUND W.W. GREENER OIL BOTTLE; together with another nickel plated bottle (2) See Colour Illustration £150-250 96. THREE ROUND OIL BOTTLES, one of which is nickel plated. (3) £10-20
97. FOUR REPRODUCTION WOODEN HANDLED TOOLS; together with one nickel plated oil bottle. (5) £20-40 98. tA DOUBLE LEATHER MOTOR ~ GUNCASE, as new condition, £250-300 99. tDOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE BY GUNMARK, with compartments for 30in. barrels, lined with green baize, as new condition. £250-300 100. A RUSSIAN MONOCULAR NIGHT VISION SIGHT. £250-350 101. A BRASS CORNERED LEATHER GUNCASE, with a Boss & Co label and a Charles Boswelllabel. £80-120 102. A PARSONS & SON GOOD QUALITY LEATHER 12 BORE GUN SLEEVE; together with a pair of 12 bore snap caps. £40-60 103. A JAMES PURDEY & SONS OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE (in poor condition) £80-120 104. A FRENCH 1829 TRANSLUCENT HORN POWDER FLASK, fitted with Parau d e Cosset Inv, Farque patent charger; together with a curved horn powder flask (2) See Colour Illustration £50-70 105. THREE LEATHER SHOT FLASKS (3) £15-20 106. FIVE LATE 18TH CENTURY BULLET MOULDS. (5) £10-15 107. A NICKEL PLATED BULLET MOULD STAMPED "LORON, BREVETTE" See Colou f lllustration £10-15 108. TWO JAMES DIXON BRASS CHAMBER BRUSHES; together with three wooden handled screwdrivers and a brass powder measure. £40-60 109. A NICKEL PLATED 12 BORE CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR; together with other associated accessories. (qty) £40-60
110. A CIRCULAR COPPER WALKER PATENT POWDER WARMER CANISTER, lid signed "Walker Patentee, Wapping", seven various sized internal canisters for different load s and powd ers. See Colour Illustration £250-350 111. THREE NICKEL OIL BOTTLES Army & Navy, John Dickson and Holland & Holland. (3) See Colour Illustration £40-60 112. TWO PAIRS OF NICKEL PLATED 12 BORE SNAP CAPS - Holland & Holland and Dickson & Son; together with various other associated items. (qty) £40-60 113. FIVE BOXES OF 12 BORE SOLID DRAWN METAL BRASS CARTRIDGES, containing 10 brass cartridges in each, total 50 by Eley Bros. See Colour Illustration £50-70 114. A NICKEL PLATED PERCUSSION CAP DISPENSER BY S.ALLPORT, of circular form. See Colour Illustration £40-60 115. THREE WOODEN CLEANING RODS; together with a Cogswell & Harrison 12 bore chamber brush, a leather gun sleeve and a canvas gun sleeve. (qty) £30-50 116. BOSS & CO SINGLE BRASS CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £200-300 117. A DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER BRASS CORNERED GUNCASE BY W.J. JEFFREY, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £100-200 118. ARMY & NAVY BRASS CORNERED DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER CASE, w ith compartment for 30in. barrels. £100-200 119. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, for gun number: 16129 or 16130, compartment for 30in. barrels and a Holland & Holland snap cap. £50-70 120. A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE WITH A HOLLAND & HOLLAND LABEL. £30-50
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121. A BRASS CORNERED DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels, replacement leather handle. £100-150 122. T.STENSBY & CO LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £100-150 123. TWO BOXES OF 100 N0:10 ELEY CENTRE FIRE CARTRIDGE CASES, in their original cardboard boxes. £30-50 124. A THOMAS BLAND CIRCA 1948 CATALOGUE; together with a 1936 Parker-Hale Smallbore Section catalogue, "Shooting to Live" by W.E. Fairbairn & E. A. Sykes, "The Pistol in War" by Captain E.H. Robinson, A Smith & Wesson catalogue and "Burning Powder" by Smith & Wesson. (6) £30-50 125. "ARMS & ARMOUR" BY FREDERICK WILSON; together with "The Modern Shotgun - Vol II" by Major Sir Gerald Burrard, "Guns" by Frederick Wilkinson, "Firearms" by Howard Ricketts, "Shotgun Digest- 3rd Edition" Edited by Jack Lewis and "The Gun Digest Book of Shotgun Gunsmithing" by Ralph T. Walker. (6) £10-20 126. B.KILNER 1899, WATERCOLOUR OF A DEAD GAME SCENE, consisting of snipe and two grey partridges, in a gilt frame. £350-450 127. TWO FRAMED CECIL ALSIN PRINTS, one of a pointer and the other a pheasant. £20-30 128. A 19TH CENTURY ZEBRA SKIN, mounted on black felt. £80-120
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144. A 1940's ELEY SPORTING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with sporting shotgun cartridge d ses ranging from .410 to 10 bore; together with rifle bullets ranging from .22 to .375 magnum, 20in. x 27 ~in. See Illustration £400-600
145. A KYNOCH CARTRIDGE MIRROR DISPLAY BOARD, showing Primax, Bronax, Grouse, Opex, Kynoid, Perfectly Gastight, CB and Swift cartridges, (with some water damage), 27in. x 31in. £500-700 146. AN ELEY & KYNOCH CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with sporting and military shotgun rifle and pistol cartridges, percussion caps, wads and number shot discs, all within a wooden frame. See Back Cover Illustration £1500-2000 147. A LARGE KYNOCH STAR SHAPED CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with sporting and military shotgun, rifle and pistol cartridges, with four railway track alarms, all mounted on navy blue cloth background, 35in. x 35in. See Inside Back Cover. £2000-3000
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148. A DE-ACTIVATED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE, serial no: 6792198, with certificate. £60-80 149. .451 WESTLEY RICHARDS MONKEY TAIL CARBINE, serial no: 11635, 25 ~in. Whitworth patent barrel with elevated sliding sight, signed barlock with date stamp 1874, sling mounts, fully stocked. See Illustration £400-600 150. JAMES WOODWARD 300 SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 4545, 26in. octagonal barrel, plain action, 14 ~in figured pistol grip stock. £250-350
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151. I. HOLLIS & SON .577 SNIDER PATENT CAVALRY CARBINE, 19 ~in. barrel with elevated sliding sights, signed barlock with war department stamp, half stocked with brass mounts. See Illustration £300-500 152. 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 fine chequering and Fleur de Lys motif retaining traces of original finish, 14in. highly figured pistol grip stock in its makers canvas case. See Colour Illustration, £700-900
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157. 16 BORE X .32 CAL BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR DRILLING BY ADOLF LOESCHE, serial no: 8445, 26 :Xin. nitro barrel, blacked action, 14in. stock, (cracked and pinned at head), in a wooden case. £150-250 158. .32/20 WINCHESTER RIFLE, serial no: 2378748, 24in. octagonal nitro barrels, plain frame retaining traces of original finish. See Illustration. £1000-1500 159. 8MM MA USER MODEL 88 CARBINE, serial no: 772, with original leather sling. £400-600 160. REMINGTON MODEL 1100 SEMIAUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, serial no: N944239V £30-50 161. WINCHESTER MODEL 1903 DELUXE .22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE, serial no: 69270, 20in. barrel with screw fitting for moderator, frame engraved with game scenes retaining much original 155. finish, 13 ~in. stock, with mounted .264 MAGNUM BOLT ACTION Parker Hale scope. See Colour Illustration SPORTING RIFLE BY D.LLOYD OF £300-500 PIPEWELL, se ·al no: 207, 25 ~in. nitro 162. bar , ell figured pistol grip walnut 7 x 57 BSA BOLT ACTION tock with cheek piece, mounted with a SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 5R1422 Wetzlar 4 X 32 scope, in a leather case. £70-90 £600-800 ,~/) 163. 156. y-..!._ CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS .270 ..-/'", ~ STEYR-MANNLICHER .270 BOLT BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, fitted serial no: 74247 £150-250 ' with scope mounts, serial no: 196895.
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.22 LR BSA CENTURY TARGET -'(", [_ RIFLE, serial no: V1505. £30-50 J 165. A CASED .22 TAKE DOWN CANISTER AIR RIFLE "THE GAMEKEEPER", serial no: 00015, with moderator. £30-50 166. .220 MARTINI ACTION ROOK RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no: 9173, 25in. nitro barrel, mounted with a 24 X 56 Ajack telescopic scope, signed blacked action, 14in. stock. £50-70 167. .380 SIDELEVER HAMMER SINGLE BARRELLED ROOK RIFLE BY J. McCRIRICK AND SON, AYR, serial no: 105, 25in. octagonal black powder only barrel, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured pistol grip stock with metal butt cap. £150-250
168. ARMY & NAVY .303 MARTINI ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 20798, 24 ~in . nitro barrel, border engraved frame retaining much original finish. There was an article written about this gun in Guns Review January 1988. A copy of which comes with this lot. See Colour Illustration £400-600 169. .300 EXTRA LONG BSA MARTINI ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 31162, 25in. nitro barrel, blued frame. £30-50 170. A HOLLAND & HOLLAND OIL BOTTLE; together with a powder measure and approx. 230 Kynoch .300 rook rifle cartridges. £25-35 171. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WINCHESTER MODEL 97 5 SHOT PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no: 918872. £30-50 This will only be released to an R.F. D holder 172.
.303 SMLE MILITARY BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 67043. £180-220 173. .303 MARTINI ACTION MILITARY RIFLE, serial no: 32£80-120 174. .243 BOLT ACTION MAGNUM RIFLE BY MANNLICHER SCHONAUER, serial no: 5261, double set trigger, swing off mounts, plus fitted 3.5 X 10 X 45 Pecar Scope. Estimate: £400-£600 175. WILLIAM EVANS, .303 B.S.A. BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 12556, 25" nitro barrel, in a wooden case. £150-200
176. GEORGE GIBBS, .256 MAGNUM MODEL 1903 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: B6042, with Pecar Scope 4 X 81, in its makers leather case with brass corners. £400-£600
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STOCK, ACTION & FORE END The following lots 179 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. .ort can be arranged. £ ,STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 28 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY GEORGE GIBBS, serial no: B1242, rebounding back locks engraved w ith scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 ~in. figured pistol grip stock, (barrels clean internally). See Colour lllustration £300-500 180. STOCK ACTION AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 16 BORE GEORGE H. DAW PATENT HAMMER GUN, serial no: 336, back action locks, 14 ~in. wellfigured stock with heel and toe plates. £80-120 181. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 11975, rebounding barlocks, 14in. figured stock. £30-50
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182. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY HARDY BROS., serial no: 20714, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 'X in. well-figured stock. £200-300 183. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12063, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 'Xin. well-figured stock, in a C. B. Vaughan leather case with variou s accessories. £600-800 184. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH INTERCEPTING SEARS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no: 21054, border engraved action, 15in. figured stock, escutcheon dated 19th October 1901, in its makers leather case with various accessories. £300-500 185. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AN ARMY & NAVY 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 44490, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. stock pinned at head, in a leather case. £100-150 186. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A CHARLES SMITH &SONS12BOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 85151, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock including 'Xin. wooden extension, in its makers leather case. £150-200 187. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 23887, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. figured stock including ~in. bakerlite extension. £400-600 188. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A P.GREAVES JUNIOR 10 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, engraved barlock, 14in. stock (generally rusted). £50-70 189. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WARD & SONS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 9312, rebounding barlocks engraved with game scenes, 14 ~in. figured stock. £200-300
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203. MOELLER & KELLNER, SELLA ST. BL. THURINGEN 16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 29 ~in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, rebounding barlocks profusely engraved with scrollwork, owners initials engraved in gold on toplever, inlaid horn teardrops, horn trigger guard, 13 ~in. well-figured pistol grip stock with cheek piece and metal butt cap, hinged trap door in butt cap, weight 7lb. £500-700 204. GALL YON & SON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 78518, 30in. nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), rebounding back action locks, 14 ~in . stock, weight 7lb. £40-60
205. PURDEY12BOREROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5587, 29 %in. nitro damascus barrels (slight pitts at muzzle), No: 2 of a pair, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock with heel plate, weight 6lb. lloz. £800-1200 206. STEPHEN GRANT & SON 16 BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5710,29 ~in. nitro Sir Joseph Whitworth barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, rebounding barlocks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 ~in. highly figured stock including ~in. wooden extension, weight Slb. 14oz., in its makers leather case. See Illustration. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 25th June 1887 for Captain Burnard. £1500-2000 207. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMER EJECTOR, serial no: 7128, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels by George Gibbs, No 2 of a pair, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 15 Y.in. figured replacement stock with heel and toe plates, weight 7lb. 2oz., in a leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed for Sir Grenville Smyth on the 23rd August 1899. See Colour Illustration £2000-2500
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208. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 20 BORE SIDELEVER SINGLE 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. £150-250 209. TRULOCK & HARRIS 20 BORE ROTARY UNDER LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6134, 29in. nitro barrels by Army & Navy (single lump), 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, back action locks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, percussion fences, 14in. figured stock with metal butt cap, weight 6lb. 2oz., this gun was possibly converted from percussion. See Illustration £500-700 210. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8570, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 Y.> in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl choke in both, floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original finish, 13 ~in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather case, Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1872. See Illustration £3000-4000
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P.KNIGHT 16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, rebounding barlocks partially engraved with game scenes, 14in. well figure<;l semi pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £150-250 212. J.PURDEY 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6704, 30in. black powder damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, rebounding barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £600-800 213. FRED WILLIAMS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 113954, 30in. nitro badly pitted barrels, barlocks, cracked and repaired stock. £10-15
214. P.WEBLEY & SON 16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 34020, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, rebounding barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 13 ~in. wellfigured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. See Illustration £400-600 215. H. HOLLAND 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 173,29 Y.in. black powder only damascus barrels (barrels below recommended wall thickness), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork (no makers name on action), 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. See Illustration £200-300
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216. G. MASU, LONDON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4309, 30in. damascus black powder barrels (pitted SJ.t muzzle), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, rebounding back action locks (right hammer spur broken), 14 ~in . figured stock with metal butt plate, in its leather guncase (case in poor condition). £100-150 217. ITALIAN 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 10069, 29 Y.in. nitro barrels, colour hardened action, 14 Y.in. stock. £150-200 218. F.W. ROBERTS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, breech engraved left tube choke, right tube cylinder, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, rebounding barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. semi-pistol grip wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £80-120 219. CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 13257, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. highly figured stock cracked at hand, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its canvas case. See Illustration £250-350 220. S. SMALL WOOD 12 BORE BAR-INWOOD TOPLEVER (OPENING LEFT AND RIGHT) HAMMERGUN, serial no: 890, 30in. damascus barrels (sold with proof exemption certificate), rebounding barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. stock. £60-80 221. W.M. SUMNERS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5260, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and Y. choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock (cracked and repaired at tear drops), weight 6lb. 11oz. £250-350
222. WILKINSONS NO: 131 PATENT 1866 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6251,29 Y.in. nitro d amascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, engraved bar action, 14 Xin. wellfigured stock with butt cap, weight 7lb. 8oz. £250-350 223. MOORE AND HARRIS LONDON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3175, 29 ~in. nitro d amascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X choke in both, scroll engraved barlocks, 14 ~in. well-figured stock w ith m etal butt cap, weight 7lb. £250-350 224. GERALD E. WELLESLEY 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3387, 29in. damascus barrels (sold w ith p roof exemp tion certificate), barlocks engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in . highly figured stock. £150-200 225. A BELGIAN .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 28in. black powder only pitted barrels, rebounding barlocks, 14in. stock, weight 4lb. £80-120
226. CHARLES MALEHAM TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1705, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and X choke, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 13 ~in . figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-250 227. W. GRIFFITHS 16 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. black powder only d amascu s barrels (pitted at muzzle), back action lock at fault, 13 ~in . stock. £40-60 228. ROBERTJONES16BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6729, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, R.Jones patent number: 211, left and right handed sidelevers, rebounding barlocks engraved with game scenes, rabbit eared hammers, 14in. wellfigured semi-pistol grip stock, 6lb. 8oz. See Illustration £400-600 229. W.W.GREENER 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 27049, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx X and Y. choke, rebounding back action engraved w ith scrollwork, 14 ~in. figured stock, 6lb. 10oz. £400-600
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235. P.BERETTA MODEL 682 SKEET 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: F66236B, 26 ~in . nitro barrels, 14 Y.in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 12oz. £300-500 236. BROWNING B425 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41343NT, 28in. barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, multi choke, silvered action, in its cardboard box, in unused condition. £400-600 237. B.C. MIROKU SINGLE TRIGGER TRAP OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 347332, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, scroll engraved action, weight 7lb. 7oz., in a wood en box. £250-350 238. A 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY WEBLEY & SCOTT, serial no: 301047, 26 Xin. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, colour hardened action, 15in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb., in near new condition. £500-700 239. G EBR.MERKEL 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECT OR, serial no. 89128, 28in . nitro barrels, 2 Y.in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in . figured stock, weight 7lb. £500-700 240. NIKKO ARMS CO LTD 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. k802645, 27 ~in nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers bored approx. true cyl in both, weight 7lb. 6oz. £250-350 241. A PAIR OF BROWNING 12 BORE MODEL A3 B25 SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no's: 8H3PY15531 \2, 27 ~in . nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, silvered actions engraved with flying partridges and pheasants, 14 Xin. pistol grip well figured stocks including lin. rubber recoil pad, w eight 7lb. 6oz.(2) £3000-4000
242. BROWNING 12 BORE AI SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 63039, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, plain action, 14 Y.in stock including ~in. rubber pad, weight 7lb. 2oz. £400-600 243. BROWNING 12 BORE GRADE C3 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 40344s74, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, action profusely engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. highly figured semipistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £2500-3000 244. BROWNING Bl OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 32197S74, 27 ~in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 13 ~in . figured pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £800-1200 245. A YA 12 BORE CORAL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 400370, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, action partially engraved retaining much colour hardening, 14 Y.in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £300-500 246. NIKKO 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER TRAP OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: k614471, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bore approx. half and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 2oz. £100-150 247. B.C. MIROKU 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SKEET OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 676609, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, blacked action, 14 ~in. stock, weight 7lb. 12oz. £250-350 248. WINCHESTER 101 MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE 3IN. SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: K494339E, 27 ~in. nitro barrels, action engraved with game scenes, 14 ~in. stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £150-200
249. LANBER 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 3035911270, 27 ~in. barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, multi choke, silvered action, 14 Y.in. stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £60-80 250. LANBER 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 3038071270, 27 ~in . barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, multi-choke, silvered action, 14 Y.in. stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £60-80 251. C.GAMBA 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 63096, 27 Y.in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £150-200 252. P. BERETTA 20 BORE MODEL S687 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: E89395B, 28in. nitro barrels, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, 2 Y.in. chambers, action engraved with game scenes, 13 Y.in. pistol grip stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 15oz. £200-300 253. WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER "OVUNDO" BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: T8540, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and extra full choke, signed blacked action, 14 Y.in. figured semi-pistol grip stock including a 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather case. See Illustration page 13 £500-700
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260. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 31642, 30in. nitro new barrels by George Gibbs, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, pitted action, side safety, 14in. stock. £60-80 261. A FRED WILLIAMS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 147401, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, border engraved action retaining some colour hardening, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300 262. T. P AGEWOOD 12 BORE BOXLOCK 31N. NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 31961, 30in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, clipped fences, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. figured semi-pistol grip stock including 1 Y.in. rubber recoil pad (cracked and repaired at hand), weight 7lb. 12oz. £80-120 263. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE LIVE PIGEONTRAP BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 14942, 32in. nitro barrels with wide ventilated rib, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, border engraved action, 14 ~in. well-figured pistol grip Montecarlo stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, weight Sib. 8oz. £500-700 264. W.R. PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 13455, 30in. nitro barrels (pitts at muzzle), 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action retaining traces of colour hardening, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers leather case. £100-150 265. THIEME AND SCHLEGEIMILGH OF SUHL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 35989, 29 ~in. barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, clipped fences, 14 Y.in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. in a Gunmark case. £60-80
266. MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE 3IN. BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 94846, 32in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, border engraved action, 14 Y. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £70-90 267. L.MILLS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 15267, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, plain action, 15 ~in . replacem ent stock. £30-50 268. W.M. SUMNERS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 4218, 28in. nitro d am ascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 Y.in. highly figured stock including ~in. black bakerlite extension, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £200-300 269. W.M. SUMNERS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 4352, 28in. nitro d amascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, action engraved w ith fine scrollwork, sideplates engraved with makers initials surrounded by roses, 14 Y.in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb . 10oz. £200-300 270. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 55340, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, action engraved with scrollwork, manual side safety, 14 ~ figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers leather case. £100-150 271. WILLIAM ATKINSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 6047, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and imp cyl choke, 14 ~in. figured stock, weigh t 6lb. 8oz. £50-70
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275. A PRESENTATION 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY T. WILD, serial no: 22384, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollw ork and game scenes retaining much original colour hardening, 14 %in. stock including ~in . black bakerlite extension, silver plaque insert reading "Presented as a token of their esteem by the officers of the Staffordshire Fire Brigad e to Chief Officer Finney KPM on the occasion of the award of the OBE by H er Majesty the Queen January 1955", weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather case. £800-1200 276. 6!3P BSA 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 50474, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 \ ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and %choke, action engraved with rose and scrollw ork, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its brass cornered leather case. £500-700 277. COGSWELL & HARRISON BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 56273, 30in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining som e original colour hardening, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its canvas case. £400-600
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T.STENSBY & CO 12 BORE . BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: N879, 28in. nitro barrels (bore m easurements marginal), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, concave rib, action engraved w ith scrollwork retaining some original colour hard ening, 14 ~in. figured stock includ ing lin. black bakerlite extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its leather and canvas case. £180-220
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278. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK WITH SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 34937, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl choke in both, locks and action engraved w ith scrollwork, 14 ~in. figured stock including 2in. black ebonite extension, w eight 6lb. 12oz. £250-350 279. W.J. JEFFREY & CO LTD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37342, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and %choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas case. See Illustration £800-1200 280. J. BLANCH AND SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6332, 30in . nitro barrels, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved w ith bold acanthus scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 15 %in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. See Illustration £800-1200 281. SUPERGRADE WINCHESTER 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: PWK006375, 28in. nitro barrels, (loose rib), 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, silvered action, beaver tail fore-end, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £80-120
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WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14132, 25in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx Y. and ;.:; choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £250-350
W.P. ]ONES 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14550, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, single lump, partially engraved action, 15in. figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather case. £150-250
CHARLES IN GRAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5302, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, filed rib. 2 ;.:;in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and 14 choke, action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, percussion fences, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its makers leather case. £1200-1600
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WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 137952, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather Thomas Bland & Sons brady case. £800-1200 284.
WILLIAM EV ANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3336, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl. and Y. choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, signed "William Evans from Purdey's, London", intercepting sears, 14 ~in . well-figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers brass cornered leather case with various accessories. £300-500 285. CHARLES ROSSEN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2052, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ;.:;in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a canvas and leather case. £300-500 286.
GOGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55414, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 14 choke, scroll engraved action, 16 ~in. figured stock including a 2in. wooden and rubber extension, weight 7lb. £100-150 287.
WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13837, 27in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, (shortened), action engraved with fine scrollwork, silver action with intercepting sears, 13 ;.:;in. replacement figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's brass cornered leather case. £600-800
289.
ARMSTONG & CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41039, 28in. sleeved barrels, 2 o/.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14 Y,in. well figured stock with heal and toe plates, weight 6lb. 10oz. £300-400 290. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK WITH SIDE PLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 26661 , 26in. new nitro barrels, 2 o/.in chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, 16in figured stock including 2in wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-500 291. A YA 12 BORE 25 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 487040, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx Y. and ;.:; choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour, 14 ~in . stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £400-600 292.
C.W. ANDREWS LTD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5427, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, chequered panels, 14 ~in . well-figured semi-pistol grip stock with rubber inlaid cheek piece, weight 6lb. 9oz. £100-150 293.
WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE . BOXLOCK EJECTOR MODEL 700, Serial no: 139853, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, hardening, 14 Y.in. well-figuJed stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. in its canvas and leather case, £400-600 293A.
WILLIAM FORD, 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER 3" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 15225, 30" nitro barrels with wide filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. Full choke in both, scolloped action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, Millers patent semi-selective single trigger, weight 8lbs 10oz, in a Boss & Co leather case £600-800
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GEORGE GIBBS LTD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: B7783, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 15 Y.in. figured stock including Y.in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 10oz. £400-600 296.
ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 68385, 25in. nitro barrels (pitted), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-200 297.
WILLIAM POWELL & SONS 12 BORE LIFT UP BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10088, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 7oz. £300-500 298.
C.G. BONEHILL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4732, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, chequered scalloped panels, 14 Y.in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 11oz. £300-500 299.
COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 56057, 27 ;.:;in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining som e original colour hardening, 14in. figured stock (pinned at head), weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers canvas and leather case with accessories. £150-250
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306. A GERMAN 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2712, 30in. nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), scroll engraved action with clipped fences, 13 Y.in. pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £100-150 307. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .410 CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 14318, 24 !o!in. nitro barrels, partially engraved action with side safety, 14in. replacement stock including 1 Y.in. wooden extension £250-350 308. B.HALLIDA Y & CO LTD 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1901, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 !o!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and !o1 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 16 Y.in. figured stock, weight Slb. 12oz., with leather case. £1600-2200 309. CHARLES LANCASTER 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14571, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 !o!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and !o1 choke, border engraved action retaining some original colour hardening, 14 !o!in. figured stock, weight 6lb., in a William Evans canvas case. £700-900 310. GALL YON & SONS 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 11300, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 !o!in. chambers, bored approx. !o1 and full choke, plain action retaining some original colour hardening, 14 !o!in. figured stock, weight 6lb., in its canvas case. £200-300
311. MANTON & CO 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 44528, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 !o!in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and !o1 choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 Y.in. figured stock including Y.in. baker lite extension, weight Slb. 12oz., in a canvas case. See Colour Illustration £500-700 312. W. RICHARDS .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 9908, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 !o!in. chambers, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 !o!in. wellfigured semi pistol grip stock, weight 4lb. 11oz. See Illustration. £500-700 313. J. BEATTIE & CO 20 BORE PUSH FORWARD BACK ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 17418, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. !o1 and Y. choke, border engraved action, 14 !o!in. stock with !o!in. black bakerlite extension, weight Sib. 10oz., in a canvas case. £350-450
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314. JAMES LANG 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrels by Army & Navy, 2 !o!in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and !o1 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 !o!in. figured stock. weight 6lb. 4oz., in a leather case. £200-300 315. ARMSTRONG & CO 28 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, serial no: 42209, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 !o!in. chambers and 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and !o1 choke and !o1 and full choke, action partially engraved retaining traces of original finish, 12 Y.in. shortened figured stock retaining original 1 !o!in. removed wooden piece. £1200-1600 316. W.J. JEFFREY & CO 20 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5287, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and !o1 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 !o!in. figured stock (both bottom horns cracked and repaired), weight Slb. 10oz. See Illustration (page 22) £600-800
317. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .410 CONVERTED ROOK RIFLE TOPLEVER SINGLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 13938, 26in. black powder octagonal barrel, rebounding back lock partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. figured pistol grip stock with metal butt cap. £150-250 318. WEBLEY & SCOTT MADE EXPRESSLY FOR S.R. JEFFREY & SON 20 BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6675, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ){ and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 Y.in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 10oz., in a brady case with various accessories . See {llustration £1500-2000
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319. PARKER HALE 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 182977, 26 Y.in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, silvered action (ejectors at fault), 14 ~in . stock, 6lb. 10oz. £80-120 320. HARRODS LTD. KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON16BOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2017, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, true cyl and ~ choke, border engraved action, 14 ~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. £600-900 321. CHARLES LANCASTER SINGLE BARRELLED PUSH FORWARD CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE .410 HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7285, 26 ~in. nitro barrel, flat top retaining two leaf sights, re-colour hardened action, 14 Y.in. pistol grip well-figured stock with metal butt cap. £300-500 322. AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL .410 HAND DETACHABLE N0:2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no:552738, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scroll work retaining virtually all original colour, 14 ~in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 8oz., this gun has had little use. See illustration £1500-2000 t323. ROT A LUCIANO 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 0170, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both barrels, silvered action engraved with game scenes, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £280-330 t324. ROTA LUCIANO .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9943, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, silvered action engraved with game scenes, 14 Y.in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 3oz., in its cardboard box. £250-350 t 325. ROT A LUCIANO .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 89816, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, silvered action engraved with game scenes, 14 Y.in . pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 3oz., in its cardboard box. £300-350
326. A SPANISH SINGLE BARRELLED FOLDING 20 BORE, with so4nd moderator, serial no: 0213182. £10-20 327. W. HORTON OF GLASGOW LIGHTWEIGHT 16 BORE PATENT ADJUST ABLE 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 5lb. 8oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. See Illustration £3000-3500 328. J.PURDEY & SONS 16 BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 20891, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (No 1 of a pair), 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much colour hardening (renewed), 15in. wellfigured stock (replaced), weight 6lb. 1oz., in its makers leather case. See Inside Front Cover Illustration . The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1913.£8000-12000 329. E. CHAMBERLAIN 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3976, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, Mred approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, (below recommended wall thickness), action engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. figured stock including ~in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. £300-400 330. COGSWELL & HARRISON 20 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 10321, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 14 Y.in. well figured stock, weight 8lb. 11oz. See Illustration £500-700
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331. WILLIAMSON & SON 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 4961, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and %choke, (pitts at muzzle), action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, bottom plate signed "Williamson & Son, London", 14 Y.in. well-figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 14oz. See Colour Illustration. £250-350 332. AN ENGLISH SINGLE BARRELLED TOPLEVER .410 SHOTGUN, serial no: 412, 25in. nitro barrel, colour hardened action, 14 Y.in. stock. £80-120 333. 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY ARMY & NAVY, serial no: 58192, 28in. nitro barrels (some minor pitting), 2 ~in . chambers, border engraved action, 13 Y.in. stock including ~in. ebonite extension, weight 5lb. lloz. Estimate: £200-300
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335. J. GRAHAM & CO LTD OF INVERNESS- A MATCHED PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: G7088 and G7091, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, improved cyl and %choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. wellfigured stocks including Y.in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their makers motor case with various accessories. See Inside Back Cover Illustration £3000-5000 336. WESTLEY RI CHARDS -A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 14443/ 14478, 28in. nitro barrels (No:1 new by another), 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, actions engra ved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in . well-figured semi-pistol grip stocks including 1 ~in . wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their makers brass cornered oak and leather case. See Illustration (page 24) £1500-2000
337. E.C. GREEN- A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 4944/5, 28in. nitro barrels (No 2: sleeved, No 1: new barrels), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14 %in. semi-pistol grip stocks including a 1in. wooden extension, weight of No 1: 6lb. 6oz, weight of No 2: 6lb. 8oz. £2000-2500
338. MADE IN BELGIUM FOR CONTINENTAL ARMS CORPORATION, NEW YORK- A PAIR OF 28 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTORS "THE IMPERIAL MODEL", serial nos: 253/4, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and '% choke, action engraved with game scenes, gold crown on toplever, 14in. pistol grip stocks, weight 6lb 6oz., in a leather motor case. £2000-3000
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339. The Following two lots were made as a pair: THE STOCK ACTION AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12 BORE DOMINION MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no: 26865, partially engraved locks retaining traces of original colour, 14 ~in . figured stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad. £400-600 340. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE DOMINION MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 26304, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks partially engraved retaining traces of colour, 14 Y.in. figured stock including'% inch rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. £700-900
341. A HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE LEATHER GUN CASE, this case is the
double case for lot 339 and lot 340. £60-80 342. WILLIAM POWELL & SONS -A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 12594/5, 29in.
nitro chopperlump barrels (new by the makers, No:, 2 in 1963, No: 1 in 1990), No: 2-2 ~in. chambers, No:1 - 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. 14 choke in both, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, No:1 retaining som e original colour hardening, 15in. highly figured stocks (replaced by the makers in 1990), weight 6lb. 10oz., in their makers brass cornered double leather case. See Colour Illustration. £7000-9000
343. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS -A PAIR OF SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 4791 / 2, 29in . nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, with protruding gold cocking indicators, clipped arcad ed fences, 14 ~in. well-figured Prince of Wales stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their original m akers oak and leather case with various accessories. See Illustration. £6000-8000
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344. A YA -A PAIR OF MODEL CORAL DELUXE 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 600111 / 2, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, scalloped actions engraved with game scenes, 15 Y.in. well-figured stocks, weight 7lb., in a leather d ouble brady case with canvas outer. See Illustration £1400-1800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 25138, nitro barrels, (barrel thickness marginal), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork, 15in. replacement figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £3000-3500 354. 345.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND -A PAIR OF 12 BORE ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 23047/8, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and X choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 %in. highly figured stocks including lin. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 10oz., in makers brass cornered double oak and leather case. See Colour Illustration. £12000-16000 346. A FINE PAIR OF 12 BORE ROUND BODIED SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS BY BOSS & CO, serial nos: 9683/ 4, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, locks and action profusely engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining virtually all colour hardening and finish, rolled ed ged trigger guards, 14 %in. highly figured stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their makers double leather motor case with various accessories. Boss & Co have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1975. Today's price for these guns new is £92,000 +VAT £35000-45000 See Colour
Illustration 347. ROWLAND WATSON- A PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 9709/10, 30in. nitro barrels (No: 2 barrels new by the makers), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and % choke, scalloped actions engraved with game scenes, carved leaf fences, 14 ~in. figured stocks (No: 1 cracked and pinned at hand), weight 6lb. 8oz., in their makers oak and leather case with canvas outer. £1200-1600 See Illustration
348. STEPHEN GRANT- A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 5655/6, 28in. nitro barrels (No 1: new by William Powell), 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, locks and actions engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in . well-figured pistol grip stocks with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a double oak and leather case by G.Gibbs. See Illustration (page 28). £3000-5000 349.
HENRY ATKIN- A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 730 and 1019 No 1: 28in. replacement nitro barrel; by William Powell, No 2: 28in. nitro ·d amascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14 ~in . well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their makers brass cornered leather case with various accessories. £3000-4000
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THOMAS HORSLEY & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 3849, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. stock including %in. extension, weight 7lb. (needs rejointing) £200-300
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ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3183, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 Xin. well-figured stock including %in. wooden extension, (slight crack by left tear drop), weight 6lb. 8oz. £800-1200 355.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE DOMINION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 26781 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action border engraved, 14 Xin. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather !eg-Omutton case. £1200-1500 356.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22913, 30in. nitro barrels (wall thickness marginal), bored approx. imp cyl and X choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus work, fences carved with acorn leaves, gold cocking indicators, Miller patent semi-selective single trigger, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a canvas case. See Inside Front Cover. £2500-3000 357. G.F. WHITBY 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 101, 25 ~in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X choke in both, locks and action engraved with game scenes surrounded by fine scrollwork, carved acorn leaf fences, 14 ~in. figured replacement stock including ~in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 10oz. £700-900
358.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 29714, 30in sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, action and locks partially engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its canvas case (case in poor condition). £800-1200 359.
].WOODWARD 12 BORE "THE AUTO MA TIC" PUSH FORWARD SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3731, 29in. chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork (worn), protruding cocking indicators, 14 Y.in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £700-900
360. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE IMPERIA~ SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6257, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X choke in both, (No 1 of a pair), locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork, gold crown engraved on bottom plate, 13 Y.in. well-figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a leather case. £1500-2000
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361. J. PURDEY & SONS 12 BO RE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 19563, 28in. nitro new barrels by another, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 15in. well-figured pistol grip replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its makers oak and leather case with various accessories, (the original barrels are out of proof and will be released to an RFD holder only). £3000-3500
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364.
C.E. ANDREWS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8073, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, carved leaf fences, 14 Y.in. figured replacement stock including ~in . rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. £800-1200
W & C SCOTT & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 45304, 28in. new nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour, 15in. well figured stock including lin leather recoil pad (slight repair to stock near tear drops), weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas and leather Army & Navy case. £2000-2500
363.
ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no : 18466, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., (fore-end tip chipped). £500-700
365.
JOSEPH LANG & SON 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 15153, 26 Y.in nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness and shortened ), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, plain action, 14 Y.in figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £600-800
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366. E & G HIGHAM 12 BORE SIDELOCK
EJECTOR, serial no: 9348, 28in. new nitro barrels by Benjamin Wild, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining much colour (recoloured), 14 ~in. figured stock including ~in . wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. £1000-1500
367. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7561, 30in. blacked damascus nitro barrels (rivalled, bulged and wall thickness thin), missing part of bottom rib, 2 ).:!in. chambers, bored approx. ){ choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14 ).:!in. well-figured stock including ).:!in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers oak and leather case. We recommend that you seek advice from your gunsmith before using this gun. £500-700 368. TRUELOCK & HARRIS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11975, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ).:!in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, 16 ){in. figured replacement stock, weight 7lb. £1000-1500 369. J.PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17470, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels (slight pitts at muzzle), 2 ).:!in. chambers, bored approx. ){ and Y. choke, action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork 15 ){in. wellfigured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1902. £2000-2500
370. C.S. ROSSEN & CO 12 BORE WILDFOWLING MAGNUM SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, serial no: 320CJ, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, wide filed rib, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx ).:! and full choke, narrow rib, locks and action engraved with game scenes surrounded by fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, bottom plate engraved with a duck in mid flight surrounded with rose and scrollwork, signed "Wildfowl Magnum", trigger guard engraved with a spaniels head holding a duck between its jaws, Miller patent semi-selective single trigger, 14 ).:!in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, cracked and repaired at hand, weight 7lb., See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £1500-2000 371. ARTHUR TURNER 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5095, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ).:!in. chambers, bored approx. ){ and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 15in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its makers leather case. £800-1200
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372. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12921, 29 ~in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 ).:!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ).:! choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, Baker ejector system conversion, 14 ).:!in. highly figured stock including ).:!in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. £2500-3000 373. AYA 12 BORE NO: 2 SIDELOCK HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR, serial no: 410043, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ){ and ).:! choke, scroll engraved action retaining virtually all original colour hardening and finish, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £700-900
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BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Thursday, 24th June 1999 at 2.00pm To be held at: Mercury House, Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London, SW3 4RY On view Tuesday, 22nd June, lO.OOam- 5.00pm Wednesday, 23rd June, lO.OOam- 8.00pm Morning of the Sale, 9.00am -l.OOpm
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BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
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'--~ Militaria & Fishing Tackle Catalogues Only: UK Subscribers: £8 Overseas Subscribers (Via Swiftair): ..___lS. Please send me all catalogues for Gun/Militaria Sales during the forthcoming year. I wish to pay by SWITCH/DELTA/VISA/ACCESS/OTHER* and authorise Holt & Company to debit my account. A 2o/o Credit card fee applies. *Please specify card type
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COMMISSION BIDDING FORM I instruct Holt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns to bid on my behalf for the following lots, up to the amounts indicated. I understand that lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible, taking into account reserves and other bidders. I also understand that Holt & Company takes no responsibility for failure to execute any bids for any reason. Sale: ............................................................. Date: ....................................... . Bidder's Name: ................................................................................................... . Address: ............................................................................................................... .
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BOLT & COMPANY Auctioneers of Modem and Antique Guns Definitions 1.
"The Auctioneers" means Halt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns. " The Auctioneer" means the representative of Halt & Company, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns conducting the sale; "The hammer price" means the price at which any lot is knocked down to a buyer. " Deliberate forgery" means an imitation made with the intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age or source, which is not so described in the catalogue and wh ich has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue.
The Auction 2. The highest bidder shal l be the buyer. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer's decision shall be final. 3. The Auctioneer sha ll have absolute discretion to withdraw, alter or combine with any other lot all lots offered for sale. 4. A ll lots are offered subject to any reserve prices imposed by the vendor. 5. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of catalogues, the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein . 6. Lots shall be held to be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer. 7. Legal title shall not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with the premium has been paid in full.
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18. All goods will be insured by the Auctioneers whilst in their custody or in the premises unless written instructions to the contrary are received. The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price of the goods or, in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale, the auction value as estimated by the Auctioneers. The premium for insurance cover shall be £1 .00 (+VAT) per £100. The minimum charge will be £1.00 (+VAT) per lot.
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hammer price of all lots sold.
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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 charge but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sale. Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing. 11. The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description but shall satisfy himself as to the physica l cond ition and description of each lot.
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No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in full for it and for any other lots purchased. All purchases must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense within two working days following the sa le. A charge of £2.00 (+VAT) per lot per day will be made on purchases not removed within this period.
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Should the purchaser fail to pay for and remove any lot within seven days following the sa le, the Auctioneers shall have t he right to re-se ll the lot at auction or by private treaty without giving notice to the buyer. Any liability to the buyer sha ll be limited to the hammer price originally paid.
14. Interest ca lcu lated at 2% above the Base rate prevailing at the National Westminster Bank Plc shall be payable as well as the purch ase price on any accounts not settled within two working days following the sa le. 15. Third party cheques will not be accept ed in payment. 16. By making a bid, prospective purch asers acknowledge acceptance of these Conditions.
The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for accidental damage or loss unless directly caused by the negligence of their staff.
20. The vendor authorises the Auctioneers to deduct commission and any other proper expenses from the hammer price. He/she also accepts the Auctioneer's right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser. 22. The Auctioneers shall have the right to photograph and illustrate any lot consigned for sale and to use such photographs at their discretion. The vendor accepts without further consultation that a charge of £75 (+VAT) per illustrated lot may be made towards the recovery of photographic expenses. 22. All lots will be sold at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received. Any reserve figure placed upon a lot shall be confidential between the vendor and the Auctioneers. In the event of a lot failing to reach its reserve, the Auctioneers shal l be entitled to a commission of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of the reserve price, unless alternative charges have been previously agreed. 23.
A withdrawal fee of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of the lower estimate (or reserve price, if there is one) shall be payable to the Auctioneers for any lot withdrawn after it has been cata logued but before sale.
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The vendor indem nifies the Auctioneers against any claim relating to goods sold on his behalf.
Conditions concerning Buyers
8. A buyer's premium of 17.6% (inclusive of VAT) will be added to the
Goods delivered to the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be for sale by auction unless contrary instructions are given at the time or in advance.
25. A vendor who enters for a sa le goods which are assets of a VAT registered business must disclose this f act 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. The Auctioneers act as agents only and therefore shall not be accountable to the vendor for any sum until payment has been received from the buyer.
Forgeries 27. Should any lot provide to be a deliberate forgery, the Aucti oneers, upon receipt of written notice of this fact within one year of the sa le, shall rescind the sa le or repurchase the lot for an amount equal to the hammer price plus premium (inc lusive of VAT), provided that: (a) the lot is returned in the same condition as at th e time of the sa le; (b) written proof of the forgery accompanies the lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of th e Auctioneers that in th e light of th e catalogue description the lot is a deliberate forgery; (c) The general opinion of scholars 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 th e sale would be establi shed th at th e lot was a deliberate forgery. The benefit of this Condition is not assignable.
Press Release London gun trade rallies to the aid of one of its most faithful servants. If your gun should be in need of attention on Friday July 9th You would be best advised to make your way to Broomhills Shooting Grounds Windmill Road Markyate Herts AL22JG 01582-842280 This is the location of a Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot on behalf of Kip 0 ' Brien who suffered a severe heart attack earlier this year who has been hospitalisd ever since. A popular and well known figure in the gun trade Kip who started his - gunmaking career with Purdey's and is at present employed at Holland and Holland's factory in Kensal Green. The fund raising shoot on the 9th of July will be a 75 bird competition. Tickets will include lunch and refreshments together with entry to a prize draw. Followed by an auction of superlative prizes donated by the trade. All monies raised will be presented to Kips wife. Tickets are Priced at ÂŁ30 inc. For Further Details please contact Bill Blacker on 01582-840-878 SPONSORS Clay's: CCI Cartridge's: Winchester, Ely Hawk, Raker, and Hull. Venue : Broomhills Shooting Grounds Donations Holt & Company, Cogswell & Harrison, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Atkin Grant & Lang, Blacker & Hibbert, Ladbrook and Langton, Andrew Marshall, Michael Rainback, John Dickson & Sons, Glasgow Gunmakers, W.W. Greener, Bemard at William Evans, Fred Buller and many other the list being fair too long to mention everyone.
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