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FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date: Thursday, 29th June 2000 at 2.00pm To be held at:

Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road London A PASS FOR ENTRY MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE PLEASE TELEPHONE: 020 7385 9558 FOR DETAILS

Tuesday, 27th June - 10.00am to 8.00pm Wednesday, 28th June - 9.00am to 5.30pm & Morning of the Sale - 9.00am to 1.00pm

Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Christopher Beaumont Alastair Phillips Administrator: Louise Blakebrough Front Cover Illustration: Lot 233 Inside Front Cover Illustration: Lot 347 Back Cover Illustration: Lot 305 Inside Back Cover Illustration: Lots 1 & 2 and Lot 227

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FORTHCOMING SALES Vinta2e Fishin2 Tackle, Ed2ed Weapons, Modern & Antique Guns & Related Items Sale Thursday, 24th August at 11.00am and 2.00pm Closing Date For Entries: Monday, 17th July 2000

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

The Christmas Sportin2 Sale Thursday, 14th December 2000 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: Monday 13th November 2000

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VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE How Much Is Yours Worth?

William Mills - A Fine Example of a Jin. Raised Pillar Trout Fly Reel Sold in our 19th April 2000 Sale for Â£1,600.

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

Thursday, 24th August 2000 at 11.00am and 2.00pm At

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

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 17th July 2000

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EDGED WEAPONS & MILITARIA How Much Are Yours Worth ?

An Officer's Uniform of the Westmorland & Cumberland Yeomanry, Circa 1850-1870 Estimate: Â£600-800

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, 24th August 2000 at 11.00am and 2.00pm At

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

Closing Date for Entries: Monday, 17th July 2000 For a Free Valuation, Please Telephone: 020 7385 9558

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FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS How Much Are Yours Worth ?

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

We are now accepting items for our Sale of

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

Thursday, 19th October 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, ll th September 2000

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PERCUSSION MUSKETS

THE CHILLINGHAM PURDEY'S The Earl of Tankerville of Chillingham Castle, Northumberland in 1832 ordered 35 sixteen bore musket rifles to arm his body of yeomanry, in the defence of his family. Whether or not Chillingham was ever attacked by rioters, or the rifles used in its defence is not known, but the condition of numbers 2 & 18 suggest that they had very little use. Please refer to "The Early Purdey's" by L.Patrick Unsworth, pages 106-7.

1. JAMESPURDEY16BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED MUSKET RIFLE, serial no: 2, 34in. brown twist two-stage sighted barrel, octagonal breech stamped "2", leaf sights up to 200 yards, ten groove rifling, plain signed barlocks retaining traces of original colour, full stocked with brass tip, brass mounts, large hickory ramrod with bulbous horn tip and brass rammer. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £1500-2000 2. JAMESPURDEY16BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED MUSKET RIFLE, serial no: 18, 34in. brown twist two-stage sighted barrel, octagonal breech stamped "18", leaf sights up to 200 yards, ten groove rifling, plain signed barlocks retaining traces of original colour, full stocked with brass tip, brass mounts, large hickory ramrod with bulbous horn tip and brass bottom. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £1500-2000 3. A BURNSIDE RIFLE CO. (.54 CAL) PERCUSSION SADDLE-RING CARBINE, serial no: 15057, 21in. barrel (some pitting), patent articulated triggerguard activated drop-down and rotating breech block with integral percussion nipple, barrel mounted with peep sight and blade foresight, 13in. twopiece carbine stock with sling-swivel and steel butt plate. £100-150

J. PURDEY 16 BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 1819, 29in. black powder only damascus barrels, London proof marks, locks partially engraved with scrollwork, Purdey 's patent grip safety, half stocked with metal butt plate, wooden ramrod with brass tip, in its maker 's oak case containing various accessories. £2000-3000

A 17 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED "J.BLANCH & SON, LONDON", serial no: 2261, 32in. brown twist signed barrel, two leaf sights, London proof marks , signed barlock engraved with scrollwork (pitted), set trigger, sliding safety catch, well-figured half stock with hinged patch box, horn tip fore-end, replacement ramrod. £300-500

5. 7 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING PIECE SIGNED "G. ALLEN", 37in. signed brown twist round barrel, Birmingham proof marks, platinum plug, barlock engraved with scrollwork, silver rectangular escutcheon inscribed "H.L.Peters", well-figured half stocked, horn-tipped fore-end , original ramrod with worm and brass tip. £150-200 6. A 28 BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION (CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "C. MANES", 3lin. brown twist barrels (name and address worn) , signed stepped locks, large bowed triggerguard with scrollback, pineapple finial , figured half stock, Birmingham proof marks, wooden ramrod with worm and brass tip, (right hammer thumb piece missing) . £150-250

7. 9 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION (CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) BANK GUN SIGNED "WRIGHT, MALDON", 6lin. round browned barrel, slightly flared muzzle, maker 's poicon at breech, rusted stepped lock, well-figured half stock (cracked at the end of the right lock), horn-tipped fore-end, brass mounts, acorn finial, wooden ramrod with worm and horn tip. £300-400

9. 20 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "ROSS, EDINBURGH", 30in. brown twist signed barrels, serial no : 300, Birmingham proof marks, engraved signed barlocks, large bowed triggerguard (engraving slightly worn) , well-figured half-stock with engraved spurred butt cap, wooden ramrod with worm and brass tip. £60-80

10. A 20 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION (CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "W. YOUNG, BURY", 30in. brown twist octagonal to demi-octagonal to round barrel , signed stepped lock retaining traces of colour, bowed triggerguard with pineapple finial and grip safety, highly-figured half stock with butt cap, horn fore-end tip, original wooden ramrod with worm and brass tip.See Illustration page 8. £300-500 11. A 16 BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED FOWLING PIECE BY E.DIXON, HEXHAM, 31 in. damascus signed barrels, Birmingham proof marks, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, well-figured half stock with metal butt plate, scroll-back triggerguard, replacement wooden ramrod. £200-300

12. A 12 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "PRUDDEN, HITCHEN", 30in. brown twist octagonal to demioctagonal to round barrel, makers gold poicon, barlock engraved with game scenes, half stocked, bowed triggerguard with pineapple finial, London proof marks, wooden ramrod with worm and iron tip; together with a 28 bore percussion fowling piece, signed H. Hunt, 30in. round barrel with leaf sights, signed back-action lock, half stocked, wooden ramrod with worm and brass tip. (2) £100-150

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13. JAMES PURDEY 12 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 4285, 30in. damascus barrels signed "J.Purdey, 314 112 Oxford Street, London", London and Birmingham black powder proof marks, barlocks signed and engraved with scrollwork, bowed triggerguard (engraving worn), well-figured half stocked with engraved spurred butt plate, wooden ramrod with brass tip. Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1848. £250-350

14. A 7 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING PIECE, SIGNED "E. BLANCH", serial no: 2019, 42in. signed octagonal to demi-octagonal to round barrel, gold line, platinum plug, London proof marks, (pitted), signed barlock pitted overall, triggerguard pitted overall, figured halfstock with horn fore-end tip, wooden ramrod with brass worm and rammer. £250-350 15. AN AMERICAN .38 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SINGLEBARRELLED TARGET RIFLE, 26 3/4in. cast steel octagonal barrel signed "N. Whitmore", colour hardened barlock, half-stocked with ivory fore-end tip, Kentucky style metal butt cap, hinged patch box, spurred triggerguard, two triggers, wooden replacement ramrod, in a relined mahogany case with various accessories. £1500-2000 16. THOMAS BLAND & SON 14 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 30in. brown twist signed barrels, Birmingham proof marks, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, wellfigured half-stock with metal butt plate, wooden ramrod. £300-500

PERCUSSION PISTOLS

17. A CASED 5-SHOT 54 BORE DEANE HARDING'S PATENT DOUBLEACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, patent no: 5882L, 6in. sighted octagonal barrel retaining some finish, top strap engraved "Deane & Son, London Bridge", London proof marks, enclosed underlever rammer, blued frame, plain cylinder, chequered one-piece grip, in its fitted oak case with various accessories. See Illustration. £1500-2000

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18. A CASED 54 BORE DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 5-SHOT SELFCOCKING PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no: l 6640R, circa 18SO, 6in. octagonal sighted barrel, top strap engraved "Deane, Adams & Deane, No: 30 King William Street, London Bridge", left side of barrel engraved "William Clegg 94th Regt." London proof marks, frame and barrel retaining some original finish, plain frame with sliding safety catch, Rigby's patent rammer, chequered walnut grip, in its maker's case with various accessories including bullet mould and tools, the case is missing its partitions. See Illustration page 8. £800-1200 19. A 6-SHOT NAVY PERCUSSION COLT REVOLVER, serial no: 18179, 7 l/2in. octagonal sighted barrel, top strap engraved "Address Sarni Colt, New York City", worn cylinder stamped with matching serial number, plain frame, brass triggerguard, twopiece wooden grips, matching numbers. £2S0-3SO 20. A 6-SHOT BAR HAMMER PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX BY BENTLEY, LIVERPOOL, 3 l/2in. fluted barrel, Birmingham proof marks, signed nickel-plated frame engraved with scrollwork, sliding top safety, chequered wooden grip inlaid with silver wire, Turkish silver butt cap. See Illustration page 16. £300-SOO

21. A 6-SHOT BAR HAMMER PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY THOMAS FLETCHER, GLOUCESTER, 4in. fluted barrel, London proof marks, signed round frame engraved with scrollwork, chequered grip with metal butt cap, hinged trap, silver oval escutcheon dated 18S4. See Illustration page 16. £2S0-3SO 22. A PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL SIGNED "WEATHERHEAD, WALTERS & Co., DERBY", Sin. signed round barrel with concave rib, gold line, signed backlock engraved with scrollwork, sliding safety catch, fully stocked with chequered grip, engraved triggerguard retaining some original finish, captive ramrod, 10 l/2in. overall. £200-300 23. A LONDON MADE PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, 4in. octagonal sighted barrel, captive ramrod, London proof marks, iron belt hook, partially engraved frame, wooden chequered butt, lOin. overall. £60-80 24. A 18-BORE EAST INDIA COMPANY MILITARY PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL, Sin. blued barrel with Indian inventory mark, barlock stamped "Crown EIG Birmingham 1870", retaining some original colour, fully stocked, brass mounts, captive ramrod, brass butt cap with lanyard ring, lSin. overall. £2S0-3SO

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25. THREE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS - WILLIAM WALLAS, BENTLEY, THORNTON & SONS, two with concealed triggers. (3) £70-90 26. A 6-SHOT BAR HAMMER SELFCOCKING PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3in. fluted barrel with Birmingham proof marks, boxlock frame signed "J.R. Cooper's Improved Revolving Pistol", folding trigger, wooden chequered grip with metal butt cap, 9 l/2in. overall. See Illustration page 16. £200-300 27. A DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK PERCUSSION SIDE BY SIDE TRAVELLING PISTOL SIGNED "MABSON, LABRON & MABSON", 3 l/2in. octagonal signed baiTels, Birmingham proof marks, captive ramrod, frame engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colour, scroll engraved triggerguard retaining much original finish, plain rounded wooden grip with oval escutcheon, 9in. overall. £2S0-3SO 28. A 6-SHOT 54-BORE DOUBLEACTION PERCUSSION TRANTER REVOLVER, RETAILED BY THOMAS WILLIAMS, SOUTH CASTLE STREET, LIVERPOOL, serial no: 212S9T, Sin. signed octagonal barrel, Birmingham proof marks, Tranter patent rammer, scroll engraved frame, wooden chequered grips. £ 100-1SO 29. AN AUSTRIAN PERCUSSION MILITARY HOLSTER PISTOL WITH DETACHABLE STOCK EXTENSION, 11 l/2in. two-stage sighted barrel with octagonal breech stamped 346, back-action lock signed "H. Wichmann", fully stocked, sliding safety at breech, iron mounts, solid lanyard ring, stock stamped "A82", wooden stock extension with sliding lanyard ring. See Illustration. £2S0-3SO

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34. AN 1851 COLT .36 PERCUSSION LONDON NAVY REVOLVER, serial no: 10104, 9in. octagonal barrel (reblued), top strap engraved "Address Col Colt London", brushed bright cylinder stamped 10104, reblued frame, nickel-plated triggerguard, two-piece wooden grips, this pistol has an earlier military re-blue. £250-350 35. A 12 BORE PERCUSSION MANSTOPPER, signed Mortimer, 4 1/2in. signed brown twist barrel, two platinum lines, signed back action lock, fully stocked, chequered grip, captive ramrod, lOin. overall. £100-150

FLINTLOCK PISTOLS 30. A DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK OVER AND UNDER PERCUSSION BELT HOWDAH I HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED "W. THORN, 4 PALL MALL, LONDON", 7 l/2in. rounded signed sighted barrel s, true stirrup swivel ramrod, frame engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, right hand hammer with elephants trunk nose, left hand hammer replaced, chequered walnut grip with hinged butt-trap, 15in. overall. See Illustration . £600-800

31. A MATCHED PAIR OF PERCUSSION OVERCOAT PISTOLS, SIGNED PARKER FIELD & SONS, serial nos: 8983 & 8986, 4 l/2in. signed "233 Holbom, London" octagonal brown twist barrels, London proof marks, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, platinum touch holes, engraved triggerguards retaining most original finish, fully stocked, chequered grips, silver shield escutcheons, wooden ramrods with brass tips, lOin. overall. See Illustration. £300-500

32. A 6-SHOT 52 BORE BAR HAMMER TRANSITIONAL PERCUSSION REVOLVER SIGNED ''WITTON DAW & CO, LONDON", 6in. octagonal sighted barrel retaining virtually all original finish, top strap engraved "Witton Daw & Co, London", colour-hardened plain cylinder, London proof marks, boxlock frame engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, triggerguard engraved with scrollwork, retaining much original finish, chequered wooden grip, colour-hardened butt cap with hinged trap, 13 l/2in. overall, in its fitted oak case with various accessories including bullet mould, powder flask. This pistol has had very little use. See Colour Illustration page 25. £1000-1500 33.

A PERCUSSION (CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) MILITARY SEA SERVICE PISTOL RETAILED BY FOTHERBY, 9in. round barrel , Birmingham proof marks, signed plain action, fully stocked, brass mounts, iron ramrod. £80-120

36. A FLINTLOCK TOWER LONG SEA SERVICE BELT PISTOL, 12in. rebrowned round barrel, military proofs at breech, lock stamped with crown GR and Tower, full stocked, stamped 1802, brass mounts, iron belt hook, wooden ramrod with brass tip, 19 l/2in. overall. See Illustration page 11 £600-800 37.

A FLINTLOCK TOWER LONG SEA SERVICE BELT PISTOL, 12in. rebrowned round barrel, military proofs at breech, lock stamped with Crown GR and Tower, full stocked, stamped 1804, brass mounts, iron belt hook, wooden ramrod with brass tip, 19 l/2in. overall. See Illustration page 11. £600-800

38. A BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL (POSSIBLY SHORTENED) SIGNED ''MEWIS & CO", 5 l/4in. brass round barrel, London proof marks, signed lock, fully stocked, brass mounts, acorn finial, brass butt cap, missing ramrod. £100-150

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39. A FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL BY JOVER, LONDON, 6in. signed octagonal sighted barrel, signed stepped lock, sliding safety, roller frizzen, fully stocked, flat sides, wooden replacement ramrod, 12in. overall. £150-250

40. A FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED ''WILSON, LONDON", 1 l/2in. tum-off barrel, signed rounded frame engraved with bold acanthus, (sliding top safety missing), concealed trigger guard, chequered bulbous butt with silver escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks, 6 l/2in. overall. £150-250 41.

AN ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9in. round barrel, stepped lock with sliding safety, fully stocked (cracked at muzzle), brass mounts, chequered grip, wooden ramrod with worm, I Sin. overall. £100-150

42. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK MANSTOPPER SIGNED "PROUDMAN, LONDON", 4 3/4in. octagonal barrel, stepped signed lock, captive ramrod, fully stocked, chequered grip, oval escutcheon, llin. overall. See Illustration. £100-150

barrel, octagonal breech stamped with London proof marks, replacement full stock, worn signed stepped lock, triggerguard shortened, wooden ramrod with worm and horn tip, 14in. overall. £150-200

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FLINTLOCK MUSKETS

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47. A TURKISH MIQUELET MUSKET, .44 octagonal sighted barrel, top tang surround by mother of pearl, ball trigger. £250-350 48. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED "WHEELER'', 13in. octagonal to demi-octagonal to round iron barrel, breech stamped with makers RW and Birmingham proof marks, stepped signed lock, roller frizzen, (old repair to woodwork at left of lock), full stocked, brass mounts, pineapple finial, wooden ramrod with worm and horn tip, 29in. overall. See Illustration page 9. £700-900 49. A BELGIAN 16 BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE SIGNED "TOUSSAINT MINNICK OF LIEGE", CIRCA 1760, 41in. sighted browned barrel, top tang with carved shell relief, signed lock engraved with flags and trophies (engraving slightly worn), fully stocked with horn tipped end, large engraved butt plate, sideplate engraved with trophies and flags, silver wire inlay by grip, silver plaque on stock inscribed "J.B. 1760", wooden ramrod. See Illustration page 8. £600-800 50. A BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED "BIRCHETT'', 16in. two-stage brass barrel, octagonal breech, London proof marks, plain signed lock, fully stocked, wooden ramrod. £200-300

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A CANNON-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK PISTOL SIGNED "ADAMS", 2 l/2in. turn-off barrel, breech stamped with London proof marks, signed frame engraved with scrollwork, rounded bulbous butt inlaid with silver wire, silver grotesque mask cap, 8in. overall. £250-350 44.

A 28 BORE FLINTLOCK MANSTOPPER, SIGNED "J.BLANCH, LONDON'', 3in. signed octagonal browned barrel, signed stepped lock engraved with scroll work, sliding safety, roller frizzen, fully stocked with chequered grip, pineapple finial, wooden ramrod with horn tip, 8 l/4in. overall. See Illustration. £300-400 45.

A FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, SIGNED "GARDNER, NEWCASTLE", 9in. round barrel, flat signed "Newcastle", signed stepped lock with sliding safety, roller frizzen , fully stocked, captive ramrod, engraved triggerguard, silver rectangular escutcheon, 15in. overall. See Illustration. £250-350

A BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL SIGNED "FISHER, LONDON", 8in. two-stage brass signed

51. A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK TAKEDOWN FOWLING PIECE, SIGNED ''UTTING, LONDON", 34in. signed two-stage brown twist barrel, octagonal breech stamped with London proof marks, signed stepped lock, roller frizzen, wellfigured take-down full stock, acorn finial, chequered grip, original wooden ramrod with worm and horn tip. See Illustration page 8. £300-500

POWDER FLASKS

52. A NICKEL PLATED POWDER FLASK BY G.& J.W. HAWKSLEY; together with ten embossed copper powder flasks, and three leather shot flasks. £100-150 53. TEN COPPER PISTOL POWDER FLASKS, 2 shell relief powder flasks; together with 6 double ended shot measures and three leather shot flasks. £50-70 54. FIVE COPPER POWDER FLASKS, one pistol copper powder flask, and a leather bound powder flask. (7) £20-30 55. AN EARLY ENGRAVED TRIANGULAR POWDER HORN INSCRIBED "1791 Wm WATTS", (missing its top), a powder horn with brass bottom stamped "C65", a leather and horn spearhead shaped powder flask; together with two more powder horns. (5) See Colour Illustration page 26. £100-150 56. FIVE EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASKS, two depicting laurel leaf borders; together with five small copper and leather bound pistol powder flasks. (10) £100-150 57. TEN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASKS, consisting of hobnail pattern, dogs and oak leaves pattern, flutes and shell pattern. (10) £50-70

58. NINE EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASKS, consisting of hobnail pattern, cincinnato with beads, flutes and acanthus patterns. (9) £100-120 59. TWO BAG SHAPED COPPER POWDER FLASKS, one with a nickelplated top; together with three copper powder flasks. (5) £30-50 60. THIRTEEN LEATHER SHOT FLASKS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND CONDITIONS. (13) £80-120

61. TWO UNUSUAL GLASS BASED SAMPLE POWDER FLASKS, with nickel-plated tops stamped "Improved Patent". See Colour Illustration page 26. £300-500

PINFIRE 62. P. WEBLEY & SON 10 BORE SIDELEVER PINFIRE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2975, 30in. damascus barrels, back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining some original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. welJ-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 8lb. See Colour Illustration page 25. £600-800 63. J. NEEDHAM'S PATENT BAR-INWOOD 13 BORE SIDELEVER PINFIRE, serial no: 1273, 30in. brown twist signed barrels, London proof marks, sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, (cross pin missing), 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, (barrels pitted at breech). £100-200 64. J. BLANCH & SON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER PINFIRE, serial no: 4100, 30in. damascus barrels with 12mrn rib (pitted), carved serpentine fences, back-action locks with dolphin hammers, best bold scroll engraving with traces of original colour-hardening, 14in. figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 8 l/2oz. £300-400

65. A DOUBLE-BARRELLED .410 SPANISH PINFIRE PISTOL, Sin. rifled barrel, concealed triggers, fluted wooden grips; together with a funtlock holster pistol, signed "Rob Harvey", 7in. two-stage barrel, breech stamped with London proof marks, replacement full stock, spurred butt cap, replaced wooden ramrod. (2) £80-120 66. THOMAS BOSS 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER PINFIRE (CONVERTED FROM MUZZLELOADER), serial no: l 066, No: l of a pair, 30in. damascus barrels, carved serpentine fences, sidelocks with swan-necked dolphin hammers, best bold scrollwork overall, the enlarged triggerguard engraved with a pointer on point, 14 5/8in. figured stock with teardrops and steel butt plate with engraved heel strap, the fore-end with horn tip. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1851 for the Hon Spencer Littleton. See Colour Illustration page 25. £700-900

67. AN UNUSUAL G. JEFFRIES 1862 SECOND PATENT 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SIDE-OPENING PINFIRE GUN BY JEFFRIES (OF NORWICH), serial no: 114, 29 l/2in. rebrowned damascus barrels (lightly pitted), the action of Jeffries second patent no: 3300of1862 type, sidelever rotates a curved, forked arm which in turn pushes the barrels forward and sideways for simple access, carved serpentine fences, sidelocks with swan-necked dolphin hammers deeply carved with best bold scrollwork, sideplates with naive scenes of hound, pheasant and partridge amid foliate scrollwork, bright finish overall, 16in. highly-figured stock with teardrops, engraved heel and toe plates and 6 l/2in. painted wooden extension, in a fitted mahogany case with accessories and Lincoln Jeffries reproduction trade label, with new canvas outer cover. See Illustration page 13. Note: The Jeffries 2nd patent was the most commercially successful of all the sideopening designs and was manufactured for over ten years. In 1870 an example won a Gold medal for "Excellency of workmanship and construction" at the Workmen's Exhibition £1200-1500 PLEASE SEE ALSO LOT 213

78. ELEVEN WOODEN WITH BRASS TIPS PISTOL RAMRODS, a wooden patch box, six tin percussion boxes, one unopened by F. Joyce, two duelling pistol combination screwdriver I touch hole prickers; together with a colt screwdriver. (qty) £100-150 79. A LEATHER AND CANVAS GUNCASE WITH VARIOUS ACCESSORIES; together with a wooden box. (2) £30-50

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73. AN OAK PISTOL CASE WITH A COGSWELL & HARRISON LABEL, (missing partitions), an oak pistol case with a Chas F. Liversidge label; together with five other pistol cases.(7) £70-90 74. A GROUP OF FIFTEEN VINTAGE BALL-MOULDS, in various calibres, all with sprue-cutters, some with integral nipple keys; together with three vintage turnover tools, by James Dixon and G & J.W. Hawksley, in 12 bore and .410 (18) £120-160 75. TWO HORN HANDLE BRASSENDED CHAMBER BRUSHES BY G & J.W. HAWKSLEY, seven wad punches, 4 oil bottles (one by Holland & Holland), 5 wooden handled nipple keys.(qty) £50-70 76. TWO TOWER GR FLINTLOCKS; together with one by Wallas and a continental flintlock. (4) £50-70 77. FOUR COLT BULLET MOULDS, three further bullet moulds, one stamped Mortimer, two Sportsman nipple keys with spare nipples, six shot measures with wooden handles, rammers with mallet ends. (qty) £100-150

A DOUBLE BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with a Joseph Lang & Son label , compartments for 30in. barrels , missing strap. £100-150 81. A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, with Watson Bros. label , compartment for 30i n. barrels, missing a strap. £100-150

82. WILLIAM POWELL & SON SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels, lined with green baize, some damage to lid. £80-120

83. A BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY PERCUSSION GUN CASE, brass ring pull, Thomas Jackson Mortimer trade label , purple velveteen cloth interior (mildewed) with compartments detached. £200-300 84. A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, with an E.M. Reilly trade label. £50-70 85. A FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, circa 1950's, virtually unused. £300-400

86. A FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS LEATHER BOUND OAK SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 29in barrels (would adapt to 30in), paper label and green baize interior, with leather panel stamped "Albert Edward, November 9th 1863", possibly linking the case to the then H.R.H. Albert, The Prince of Wales. £500-700 87. A NEW AND UNUSED BRADY LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE FOR AN OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, fitted for 26in. barrels (would adapt to 27in.) £200-300 88. FOUR BRASS CARTRIDGE EXTRACTORS, in 16 bore and 28 bore; together with two pairs of 20 bore snapcaps by Holland & Holland and Boss, new and unused. (6) £30-50 89. A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE FOR AN OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, in unused condition, made for Holland & Holland. £200-300 90. A LEATHER 250 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, in unused condition, made for Holland & Holland. £100-150 91. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with Cogswell & Harrison paper trade label, fitted for 30in. barrels. £80-100 92. A HOLLAND & HOLLAND CANVAS SINGLE GUN CASE, with Holland & Holland paper label, oil bottle and cleaning rod, for 28in. barrels (would adapt to 30in), handle detached and replacement straps. £30-50 93. A BRASS-CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 31in. barrels, lined with green baize, one strap missing, including cleaning pouch; together with nine assorted wooden cleaning rods (10) £60-80

94. THREE ROUND NICKEL-PLATED OIL BOTTLES, Holland & Holland, Grant & Lang, two square nickel-plated oil bottles, W.Richards, Westley Richards, two pairs of snap caps, Boss and Grant & Lang, and a large 8 bore cartridge extractor. (qty) £80-120 95. A CAVALIER PRESENTATION CLEANING KIT BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, with marquetry lid. £300-500 96. A CAVALIER PRESENTATION CLEANING KIT BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, with marquetry lid. £300-500 97. ADOUBLEALUMINIUMSECURE GUN CASE, compartments for 30in. barrels. £200-300 98. NO LOT 99. WESTLEY RICHARDS - A DOUBLE LEATHER BRASS CORNERED GUN CASE, with compartments for 3 lin. barrels, missing straps. £100-150 100. A W.R. PAPE BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, illustrated paper label, for 30in. barrels. £100-150 101. AN OAK AND LEATHER BRASSCORNERED 450 SIZE CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH A W. RICHARDS OF PRESTON LABEL, oak partitions, handle and straps. £100-150 102. A SINGLE BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with a Mortimer & Sons trade label , compartment for 27 1/2in. barrels £100-150

103. A GOOD SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER BRASS-CORNERED GUN CASE, with a Trulock & Harris label, compartment for 30in. barrels. £250-350 104. THREE TIN-LINED DRINKING FLASKS, contained in a vinyl holdall, with four small shot glasses.(7) See Colour IUustration page 26. £60-80 105. CHARLES LANCASTER LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, approx. 250 size, with compartments, trade label and leather straps. £150-250 106. A SPRUNG LOADED ELEY CLAY TRAP, painted red . £80-120 107. A LEATHER LEG-0-MUTTON CASE. £40-60 108. A HENRY ATKIN BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, for 28in. barrels, would adapt to 30in., gold tooled leather label. £150-250 109. JOHN DICKSON & SON BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, with gold tooled leather label, fitted for 29in. barrels (would adapt to 30in), red baize interior, with accessories. See lot 370. £200-400

110. A GOOD LEATHER LEG-0MUTTON CASE, with strap. £60-80

111. JAMES PURDEY & SON SIZE 200 LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with reinforced leather comers, retaining key and strap. £100-150

112. WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO SIZE 350 LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH BRASS CORNERS, seven oak partitions, retaining key and straps. £150-200 113. NO LOT 114. A STEEL & BRASS 8 BORE JEFFRIES TYPE RE-LOADING MACHINE, bench clamp device combining wad tamping and turnovertool functions; together with an 8 bore painted brass turnover tool , of bench clamp type. £700-900 115. A RARE 4 BORE PAINTED BRASS TURNOVER TOOL, of bench clamp type. £130-150 116. A CHARLES BOSWELL BRASSCORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, with Charles Boswell paper label, fitted for 26in. barrels (would adapt to 30in), with accessories. £100-200 117. A FINE LEATHER BRASS & STEEL MCARTHUR & PRAIN 1905 PATENT "GANNOCHY RAPID LOAD" CARTRIDGE DISPENSER, with tooled exterior, drop-down lid and fabric inner rain flap with carrying strap, for one hundred 12 bore cartridges. See Colour Illustration page 26. £250-350 118. A FINE LEATHER BRASS & STEEL MCARTHUR & PRAIN 1905 PATENT "GANNOCHY RAPID LOAD" CARTRIDGE DISPENSER, with tooled exterior, drop down lid and fabric inner, with straps to attach to a belt, for forty-eight 12 bore cartridges. See Colour Illustration page 26. £250-350 119. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, approx. 250 size, with straps (new). £200-300

120. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, approx . 250 size, with straps (new) , with W. Grant trade label. £200-300 121. A GOOD .410 SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with leather reinforcements on corners, Charles Hellis & Sons trade label, compartment for 26in. barrels. £200-300 122. A TRIPLE BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE WITH E.J. CHURCHILL TRADE LABEL, lift out tray, handle broken. £200-300 123. A HOLLAND & HOLLAND LEATHER AND CANVAS SINGLE GUNCASE, compartments for 30in. barrels, with Holland & Holland trade label and pink baize interior. £30-50 124. MORTIMER & SON - A GOOD LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels; together with two canvas and leather cartridge bags; a canvas and leather gunslip, the cartridge bags and gunslip stamped with Lord Chetwyde's crest. (4) £120-160 125. NO LOT 126. A FINE BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, with gold tooled Henry Atkin trade label, red baize interior, fitted for 28in. barrels (would adapt to 30in.) £300-400 127. A CANVAS & LEATHER TRIPLE MOTOR CASE, green painted canvas with refurbished red baize interior fitted for 26in. barrels (would adapt to 28in). £30-50 128. A BOX CONTAINING ASSORTED PARTS FOR ENGLISH SHOTGUNS.(qty) £30-50

129. AN INTERESTING SELECTION OF VINTAGE RE-LOADING TOOLS, including: two re-loading machines for 10 and 12 bore cartridges, a 10 bore reprimjng tool, two cartridge sizers in 12 and 16 bore, five wadcutters in 8, 10 and 28 bore, two nipple-wrenches and six assorted powder and shot ladles (two by G. & J.W. Hawksley). (qty) £100-200 130. SEVEN ELEY ADVERTISING BOARDS, one metallic, the others in card, depicting pheasants, duck, partridge, and shooting scenes. (7) £20-30 131. ARCHIBALD THORBURN 1914 - A PAIR OF COLOURED ARTIST PROOFS, one depicting "Feeding Wood Pigeon in a Wood" and the other 'Three Snipe in a Marsh", published by A. Baird-Carter, 70 Jermyn Street, London, SWlO, 10 1/2in x 8in, artists signature in pencil. £300-400 132. ARCHIBALD THORBURN 1900 - A PAIR OF FRAMED GRISAILLE ARTIST PROOFS, one depicting two snipe, one being shot in the reeds; and the other depicting four grouse crouching in heather, published in 1901 by the Fine Art Society Ltd, 148 New Bond Street, Printed in Austria, 19in. x 4in., artists signature in pencil. £300-400 133. ARCHIBALD THORBURN - 1900 A FRAMED GRISAILE ARTIST PROOFS, "A LAST BIT OF COVER" published in 1900 by Manson Swan & Morgan Ltd, 11 Grainger St West, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 23in. x 18in., artists signature in pencil. £50-70 134. ARCHIBALD THORBURN - 1913 A FRAMED COLOURED ARTIST PROOF, two grey falcons, one in flight, published by A. Baird-Carter, 70 Jermyn Street, London, SW, the artists signature in pencil. £50-70

135. ARCHIBALD THORBURN - 1892 A FRAMED GRISAILLE ARTIST PROOF, "A LARGE COVEY FLYING OVER THE BUTTS", published June lst 1892 by Leggat Bro., 62 Cheapside, EC, copyright registered by the British Art Publishers Union Limited, New York, 25in. x 18in., the artists signature in pencil. £50-70 136. A CASED PHEASANT, on a realistic moorland setting of grasses and rocks, within a glass fronted case, presented to the Hereford Library on the lst March 1905, 25in . x 37in (damage to frame) £100-150 137. A CASED WOODLAND SCENE CONTAINING TWO COCK PHEASANTS, A RABBIT, A RED SQUIRREL AND A GREEN WOODPECKER, within a three sided glass case with wooden frame, 28in. x 33in. £200-300 138. A CASED MOORLAND SCENE CONTAINING TWO COCK PHEASANTS AND A COOT, within a glass fronted case, 31 in. x 22 l/2in., feather damage to cock pheasant and coot. £50-70

DISPLAY BOARDS

139. A FINE ELEY'S "SPORTING AMMUNITION" CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with sporting and military shotgun, rifle and pistol cartridges, percussion caps, wads and number shot discs, all within a glazed oak frame inscribed "Eley Military Sporting Cartridges". See Colour Illustration page 26. £1500-2000

140. AN ELEY "SPORTING AMMUNITION" CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, with sporting and military shotgun, rifle and pistol cartridges, percussion caps, wads and number shot discs, all set within a glazed oak frame (frame warped) inscribed "Eley Military Sporting Cartridges". See Colour Illustration page 26 £1200-1600

141. AN APPROX 1950'S ELEY SPORTING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD. £400-600

OBSOLETE CALIBRE

142. JAMES PURDEY & SONS .500/.450 (NO: 2 MUSKET) HENRY'S PATENT FALLING BLOCK SINGLEBARRELLED RIFLE, serial no: 9532, 34in. new black powder only barrel

143. BSA .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY CARBINE, serial no: P37 l , 19 l/2in. barrel (some pitting) , lock stamped "BSA M.C. 1875 Crown G.P. ", brass mounts and butt plate, some rusting overall. £100-200

144. BSA .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY CARBINE, serial no : 8625, 19 l/2in. barrel (clean), lock stamped "BSA & M.C. 1875 Crown G.P."(with rusting), brass mounts and butt plate. £100-200

145. JASON KERR & CO .577 SNIDER PATENT MILITARY CARBINE, no visible serial number, 19 l/2in barrel (slight external pitting) lock stamped "LAC(London Armoury Co.) JAS KERR & Co, 54 King William Street, Crown V.R.", brass mounts and butt plate. £150-200

(London proof marks 1998) inscribed "James Purdey & Sons, 314 112 Oxford Street, London", signed back-action lock engraved with fine scrollwork, frame engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock with cheekpiece, triggerguard and butt plate retaining some original finish (new fore-end wood), weight 9lb. lOoz. Purdey's have no record of the new barrel. See Colour Illustration page27. £1500-2000

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146. A FINE J. PURDEY .450 (BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLEBARRELLED BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 13845, 28in. black powder only barrels with matt sight rib and open sights, Purdey "C Quality" with intercepting sears, best scroll engraving retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved, colour hardened pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece and sling eyes, weight Sib. 2oz. , in its original brass cornered oak and leather case (handle detached). Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1891 and subsequently has seen very little use. See Colour Illustration page 27. £4000-6000

147. A RARE BERGMANN 8MM "MODEL 1896 N0:4" SELFLOADING PISTOL, serial no: 3163, 4 l/2in. barrel (slightly pitted), manual side-safety, integral sprung hinged magazine, chequered wood grips, frame retaining much original finish and stamped with Gaggenau (Suh!) factory mark, the barrel with German definitive proof. See Illustration Note: The Bergmann self-loading pistol is commonly found in 6.5mm and it is rare to find examples in 8mm. See Illustration £1500-2000

148. A FINE W.SOPER 1868 PATENT .450 E.S.C. "C" (N0:2 MUSKET) CALIBRE SIDE-HINGED-BLOCK SPORTING HAMMER CARBINE BY SOPER, serial no : 546, 25in . barrel, sidelever action simultaneously breech block opening and self-cocking, Henry-rifled barrel with matt sight rib and open sights for one, two and three hundred yards, the breech and trigger guard retaining much original finish , 13 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip carbine stock with pistolgrip cap, horn tip, sling eyes and border engraved steel butt plate, weight 6lb. 7 l/2oz. See Colour Illustration page 28. £3200-3600

RIFLES

NB: The following lots 149173 (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.

149. DANIEL FRASER & CO .22 HORNET SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3255, 26in. nitro (tubed by Parker Field) barrel , mounted with a Oigee made in Germany scope, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, carved leaf fences, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece. See Colour Illustration page 29. £1000-1500 150. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .22 HORNET (CONVERTED FROM .300) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18291, 26in. nitro octagonal barrel mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 4 x 36 scope, action engraved with scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece. See Colour Illustration page 29. £800-1200 151. FABRIQUE NATIONALE D' ARMES DE GUERRE 7MM REM MAG BOLT MAGAZINE RIFLE, serial no: V-11228, 22in. nitro barrel, open sights, Mauser action with blacked finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, sling swivels and butt plate, weight 7lb. 3oz. £80-120

152. A MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 6.5MM "MODEL 1903" BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING TAKEDOWN RIFLE BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, serial no: B4438, 25 7/8in. nitro barrel with open sights for 200-500 yards, rotary magazine, receiver stamped "Steyr 1905", with quick-detachable telescopic sight mounts, 14 l/4in. well-figured twopiece pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap (with trap), sling swivels and steel butt plate, weight ?lb. 12oz., in a fulllength brass mounted case (handle detached) with Alexander Martin trade label. £400-600 153. ENFIELD 1884 .303 MARTINI ACTION MILITARY CARBINE, serial no: 9360, 2 lin. nitro barrel, converted to .303 calibre in 1897, the action stamped "Crown V.R. Enfield 1884 III. 1 I Crown V.R. Enfield 1897 M.E .. 303 A.C.I.", 14 3/8in. stock inscribed "St Peters Comp" including 1 l/8in. wooden extension and iron butt plate. £100-150 154. FRIEDRICH WILHELM HEYM .270 WIN "MOD SR 20L" BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 25188, 20 l/2in. nitro barrel, hinged floorplate, set-trigger, manual safety, barrel with open-sights (detached) and ramp-mounted blade foresight, the receiver mounted with Parker Hale quick-detachable scope mounts, fully-stocked , pistolgrip, cheekpiece and sling swivels, 14 l/2in. pull including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad. £200-300 155. J.STEVENS A & T CO .. 22 LR ROLLING-BLOCK HAMMER RIFLE, serial no: 694, 22in. two stage nitro barrel with open sights, hand mounted with adjustable flip-up peep sight, plain action retaining virtually all original colour-hardened finish, 13in. straight hand stock including butt plate, weight 4lb. 5 l/2oz. £50-70

156. A MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 6.5MM MODEL 1903 "STUTZEN" BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE BY STEYR, serial no: 12675, 17 3/4in. nitro barrel with open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, matttop receiver ring mounted with a Karl Kahles "Mignon 4x" telescopic sight in quick-detachable mounts, rotary magazine, set-triggers 14in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece and steel butt plate (with trap), weight ?lb. 9oz., including telescopic sight. £100-150 157. A MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 6.5MM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE BY STEYR, serial no: 1756, 22 l/4in. nitro barrel with open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, matt-top receiver-ring, rotary magazine, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, sling__ swivels and steel butt plate (with trap), weight ?lb. 4oz. £80-120 158. A MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 6.5MM "MODEL 1903" BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE BY STEYR, serial no: 18009, 22 l/2in. nitro barrel with open sights and rampmounted bead foresight, matt-top receiver-ring, rotary magazine, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock (cracked at middle) with pistolgrip cap, sling swivels, cheekpiece and steel butt plate (with trap), weight ?lb. 3oz. £70-90 159. A WINCHESTER .410 (31N.) "MODEL 42" 5-SHOT PUMPACTION SHOTGUN, serial no: 16327, 26in. nitro barrel, 3in. chamber, approx. full choke, manual button safety, side-mounted "make safe" lever (disengages sliding breech when cocked), action with plain finish, 13 7/8in. pistolgrip stock, weight Sib. 13 l/2oz. £50-70

160. 30-06 BOLT ACTION FAIRFOX 2000 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 00950, 24in. nitro barrel with leaf sight. £60-80 161. ZBROJOVKA BRNO .243 WIN BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 852506082, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, hinged floorplate, two-stage trigger, the receiver with provision for a telescopic sight, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with buttplate and sling swivels. £70-90 162. STURM, RUGER & CO 7 X 57MM FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING CARBINE, serial no: 133-17741, 22in. nitro barrel, manual safety, Farquarson falling-block action with blued finish overall, barrel with open sights, the breech mounted with a Rhino 4 x 40 telescopic sight, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 4oz., the rifle appears to be little used. £100-150 163. COGSWELL & HARRISON .22 (HORNET) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 3559, converted from a rook rifle calibre, 28in. octagonal nitro barrel with open sights and flip-up bead foresight, the breech end mounted with a "Challenger C4R" telescopic sight by Weaver, faceted breech, non-rebounding back-action lock with fine scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original finish, 14 l/2in. highlyfigured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip cap, Anson rod fore-end (patent use number 13579) with horn-tip, weight Sib. (including telescopic sight) £500-700

164. .270 WIN ALPINE MODEL "SUPREME" BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, with a Nikko Stirling scope, serial no: P-54863. £30-50 165. A FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 8 X 57MM DOUBLE-BARRELLED "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no: 17563, converted from .303 ea!, 24in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib (re-blacked), open sights and rampmounted bead foresight, the breech-end mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 1.25-4 x 20 illuminated reticle telescopic sight in quick-detachable mounts (spare set available), bolted manual safety, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, action and lockplates with best bold scroll engraving with full (renewed) colour hardened finish, the maker's name gold inlaid on the rib lockplates, "Royal Hammerless Ejector" in gold on the underside of the action, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with elongated top-strap, engraved colour hardened pistolgrip cap (with trap), sling swivels and butt plate ( with small insert repair at cheek), weight 91b. 5oz., including telescopic sight, in a brass cornered oak and leather gun case with Holland & Holland trade label. See Colour illustration page 29. £8000-12000 166. CARL GUSTAF 6.5 X 55MM BOLT ACTION MAUSER SERVICE RIFLE, serial no: 416736, 23 5/8in. nitro barrel, receiver stamped "Carl Gustaf Stads Gevarsfaktori 1917", two-band stock with iron sights, sling swivels, 14in. pull, stock with brass armoury plaque stamped "6/AI No: 86", weight 9lb. 1 1/2oz., the rifle appears to have been very little used. £80-120

167. A WINCHESTER .32 CAL "MODEL 1873" LEVER ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 122381 , 24 l/4in. round barrel, 12 3/4in. stock. Sold with Proof Exemption Certificate, unsuitable for use. £250-350 168. A SYSTEM SJOGREN PATENT 12 BORE SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN BY HAANDVAABENVAERKSTEDERNE OF COPENHAGEN, serial no: lllO, 28in. London nitro barrel, 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, 5-shot magazine, sliding breech with manual cocking lever, retaining virtually full blued original finish, manual safety l 4in. figured stock including l/4in. carved composite butt plate, sling swivel and white metal escutcheon engraved "R.D." in Gothic script, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its original fitted leather gunslip with "R.D." engraved white metal oval. The gun appears to be virtually unused. £800-1200 169. GEBRUDER MERKEL 16 BORE I 8MM DRILLING COMBINATION GUN I RIFLE, serial no: 10810, 27in. nitro barrels, shot barrels with 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, with matt sight rib, flip-up open sights and leaf foresight, treble-grip scalloped-back action with side-clips, cocking-indicators, relief engraved with scenes of roe deer and a fox with rabbit, set in woodland landscapes, the whole surrounded by deeply carved honeysuckle motifs on a matt background, manual side safety, hand mounted with a "Schrot" I "Kugel" selector switch with integral open-sight activator, horn triggerguard, 14 l/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip cap cheekpiece, hinged ammunition trap engraved with stag and roe, sling swivels and horn butt plate, weight 71b. 4 l /2oz. See Illustration. £600-900

170. HARRISON & HUSSEY 6.5MM MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER "MODEL 1903" BOLT MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 16233 , 22 l/2in. nitro barrel with rampmounted bead foresight, matt-top receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 4 x 32 telescopic sight in quickdetachable mounts, rotary magazine, bolt with adjustable peep sight, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, sling-swivels and steel butt plate ( with trap, containing original Spiece cleaning rod), weight 8lb. 7oz. , including telescopic sight. £80-120 171. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A GERMAN 16 BORE I 8.8MM DRILLING BY A SUHL MANUFACTURER, serial no: 6633, treble-grip action with sidebolsters, the hand mounted with "shot" or " ball" manual selector switch, manual side-safety, cocking indicators, the lockplates engraved in relief with scenes of red and roe deer in wooded landscapes , the whole deeply carved with honeysuckle and foliage motifs on a matt background, 13 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock (cracked at head) with horn pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, hinged engraved ammunition trap with sling eyes and horn butt plate, in a brasscornered canvas case. £100-150 172. A SYSTEM SJOGREN PATENT 12 BORE SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN BY HAANDVAABENVAERKSTEDERN E OF COPENHAGEN, serial no: 2210, 28in. nitro barrel, 2 1/2in. chamber, approx 3/4 choke, 5-shot magazine, sliding breech with manual cocking lever and much original finish , manual safety, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 1/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 5oz. £200-300

173. A SPRINGFIELD .45-70 CAL "MODEL 1884" TRAPDOOR MILITARY SERVICE RIFLE, serial no: 534851, 29 1/2in. black powder only barrel, breech retaining traces of original finish, lockplate stamped " U.S . Springfield" with eagle crest, 13 1/4in. well-figured two-band stock stamped "SWP 1891". £400-600 173A AN UNUSUAL 20 BORE SINGLEBARRELLED UNDERLEVER RIFLE BY J. WOODWARD & SONS, serial no. 4627 , 27in black powder only barrel with sights to 100 yards, 14 1/2 in . pistolgrip stock. £500-600

CARTRIDGES

NB: The following lots 174 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. 174. A BOX OF FIVE PAPER 12 BORE ELEY ROCKET CARTRIDGES, inscribed "To correct your aim follow the flame". £20-30 175. A BOX OF 25 PAPER 12 BORE ELEY KYNOCH CARTRIDGES BY JOHN DICKSON; together with a box of 14 bore Eley gaslight cartriges and a box of 24 Eley Kynoch 12 bore war time issue cartridges. (qty) £20-30 176. 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.(qty) £20-30

177. AN ALL BRASS 12 GAUGE GREENER POLICE GUN BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE NO: 1 three all brass kynoch 'Grouse Ejector ' 12 bore cartridges, six 12 bore all brass Eley cartridges, two McNaughton 20 bore all brass cartridges and l Kynoch, two Kynoch 28 bore cartridges and one 10 bore all brass Eley cartridge. ( 17) £50-70

STOCK, ACTION AND FORE-END

178. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY W.W. GREENER, serial no: 30401 , W.W. Greener patent "Treble Wedge Fast" action, manual side-safety, plain finish with very slight traces of colour hardening, 15in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wood extension. £20-30 179. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "DOMINION" BACK-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 20466, locks and action border engraved, 14 1/8in. figured stock (cracked through the middle and bound at the hand) including butt plate, Deeley & Edge fore-end with some damage, in a wood case. £250-350 180. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A PAIR OF 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS BY JAMES PURDEY, serial nos : 9056/7, rebounding floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 1/2in. figured stocks, no: 1 badly cracked at hand and no: 2 restocked, in their maker's oak and leather double case. £400-600

181. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 24 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. IRSAI OF PETROVARADIN, no visible serial number, the fences deeply carved with acorns and oak leaves, the lockplates deeply carved with woodland scenes of fox and duck, hound and pheasant with a matt background, the underside carved with a 3/4 profile of a red deer, the whole surrounded by foliate scrollwork, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, 13 l/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece and sling swivels, including 3/4in. ebonite and rubber two-piece recoil pad. £50-70 182. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 10630, rebounding border engraved barlocks, 14 l/4in. wellfigured stock with chequered metal butt plate, cracked and repaired (old repair) by right top horn. £100-150 183. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY MORTIMER & SON, serial no: 61685, rebounding back-action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. wellfigured stock (cracked and repaired at hand). £50-70 184. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 20 BORE "IMPERIAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HUSSEY LTD, serial no: 14129, gold inlaid cockingindicators, the lockplates with Hussey Ltd inscribed within ornate cartouches, the fences, lockplates and action with best rose and scroll engraving retaining slight traces of original colour hardening, 13in. highly-figured stock with teardrops, in a "Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang Ltd" lightweight leather case. £1000-1500

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185. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AN F. BREWSTER 20 BORE PURDEY THUMBBREAK HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, round body, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some colour hardening, 13 3/4in. well-figured stock. See Illustration. £300-500 186. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY B. S.A., serial no: 40713, stepped action with plain finish, retaining much colour, 14 l/4in. straight grain stock (loose on action). £30-50 187. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY ARMSTRONG & CO, no visible serial number, plain action with border engraving, 15 l/4in. figured replacement stock. £30-50 188. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY DANIEL FRASER & CO, serial no: 2632, carved percussion fences with fine scroll engraving, rebounding backaction locks with best bold scroll engraving, very slight traces of original finish remaining, 14 3/4in. replacement stock. £100-150

189. THE STOCK, ACTION & FOREND ONLY OF A W.H. POLLARD 12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4219, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 12 3/8in. figured stock including butt plate, in a brass-cornered leather case. £200-400 190. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 10 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY J & W TOLLEY, serial no: 6906, percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with border engraving, very slight traces of original finish remaining (some light surface rusting), 14 1/2in. figured semipistolgrip stock including lin. two-piece rubber recoil pad (perished), semipistolgrip with horn cap, in an Alexander Henry brass-cornered oak and leather case with associated accessories (handle detached and straps broken). £200-300 191. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 28 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY J. BLANCH & SON, serial no: 5919, intercepting sears, action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original finish, 14 5/8in. straight grain stock, in its original leather case with accessories (handle detached and missing straps). £500-700

192. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY W.W. GREENER, serial no: 24341, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with carved faceted hammers, scroll engraving with traces of original finish, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock with diamond teardrops and steel butt plate. £70-90

193. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AN UNUSUAL .410 DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY WILLIAM, MOORE & GREY, serial no: 7773, cone fences, curved rebounding back-action locks, scroll engraving with bright finish (with surface rusting), 13 7/8in. highly figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip cap. £250-350

194. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A BELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: IAIE, percussion fences with broad strikers, rebounding sidelocks with faceted hammers, border engraved action retaining traces of colour hardening, 13 l/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock with teardrops and l/4in. ebonite butt plate, fore-end with ebonite tip with raised shell motif. £80-120

195. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY E.M. REILLY & CO, serial no: 16817, carved serpentine fences with sunburst and rope motif engraving, rebounding sidelocks with scroll engraved hammers, with hare'sear spurs, engraved scenes of blackcock and pheasant surrounded by best bold scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock (cracked through the hand and braced) including steel butt plate, fore-end missing tip. £100-150

196. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY I. HOLLIS & SONS, serial no: 36149, percussion fences with broad strikers, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scenes of hound stalking and pursuing hare with scroll surround, the underside of the action with pheasant and scroll work, 13 7/8in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock with ornate chequering border (worn) and butt plate. £50-70

197. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no: 2928, carved fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with border engraving, action with traces of blueing, 14 l/2in. figured stock with steel butt plate (fore-end cracked), in its Westley Richards canvas covered oak case with cleaning rod (handle replaced and straps missing). £250-350

198. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE HAMMERGUN BY JOSEPH LANG & SONS, serial no: 3752, Lang patent action no: 591, percussion fences, nonrebounding sidelocks (one hammer damaged), fine scroll engraving, slight traces of colour hardening, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stock (cracked and chipped at underhorns) including 3/4in. two-piece rubber recoil pad, in its leather case (damaged). £20-40

199. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY J & W TOLLEY LTD, serial no: 8770, action with bouquet and scrollwork (worn), much external damage, replacement stock. £30-50

HAMMERGUN

200. P.WEBLEY & SON 12 BORE THUMB-BREAK HAMMERGUN, serial no: 14212, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action using J.Purdey 1863 patent second pattern thumbhole-underlever, patent use number: 417, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with best scroll engraving, brushed bright and re-blacked finish overall, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including l/2in. ebonite extension, weight 7lb. £200-300

201. JOSEPH SMITH PATENT 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN BY J.SMITH, no visible serial number, converted from muzzle loader, 29 l/4in. damascus barrels with permenantly attached fore-end, Smith patent action conversion no: 761, with bell fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, single-bite snap-action with sidelever release and knuckle retaining pin, best foliate scrollwork, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock including engraved steel butt plate. Sold with a Proof Exemption Certificate, unsuitable for use. £60-80

202. GEORGEBATE12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2683, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, (right hand wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, rebounding back-action locks with border engraving, percussion fences with matt breech top, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 61b. 11 l/2oz. £150-250

203. H. CLARKE & SONS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 33794, 30in. nitro reproved Belgian damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks with naive engraving of hound and fowl with some foliate scrollwork, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. ebonite extension, weight 8lb. 11 oz. £250-350

204. JOSEPH SMITH PATENT 12 BORE SIDELEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN BY J. SMITH, no visible serial number, 26in. chopperlump barrels (shortened) with permanently attached fore-end, J. Smith patent 1863 action, use no: 1291 singlebite snap-action with forward facing sidelever and knuckle retaining pin, bell fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, engraved with best scrollwork, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock (oval missing) with butt plate. This lot is sold with a proof exemption certificate, unsuitable for use. £50-70 205. D. COX 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 37561 , 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (rebrowned), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, rebounding back-action locks with best bold scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. replacement stock, horn-tipped foreend, weight 6lb. 3 l/2oz. £500-700 206. S.HAMMOND, WINCHESTER 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2086, 30in. nitro reproof damascus barrels (pitted at muzzle), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, border engraved rebounding sidelocks, rounded bar, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including l/2in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £ 150-250

207. JAMES PURDEY 12 BORE THUMB-BREAK HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7817, 30in. nitro barrels (slight pitting at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, rebounding floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original finish, cartridge loaded indicators, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6 1/2lb. Purdey 's have kindly confirmed that the gun was made in 1868 for the Prince of Teck as No: l of a pair. Note: The Prince of Wales (Edward VII) met Prince Francis of Teck in 1864 and invited him to England, where he met Princess Mary (niece of William IV) whom he subsequently married. Their first child, the future Queen Mary was born on the 26th of May 1867 at Kensington Palace. His heir Adolphus II of Teck was born on 13th August 1868. See Colour Illustration page 30. £700-900 208. G.H. DAW 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3634, 29 3/4in. rebrowned damascus barrels, carved serpentine fences, rebounding back-action locks with fine scroll engraving and brushed bright finish, 15in. highly-figured stock with elongated top strap including 3/8in. wooden extension and l/4in. horn butt plate. The gun is sold with a proof exemption certificate. Unsuitable for use. £300-500 209. R. BURNAND 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with 12mm rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl choke in both, sculpted percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks; action, locks and hammers profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock with engraved steel butt plate, weight 7lb. £500-700

210. J.BLANCH & SON 16 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN CONVERTED FROM A 25 BORE RIFLE, serial no: 4644, 26in. damascus barrel with l lmm rib and flip up open sights for 100, 150 and 200 yards, Jones patent rotary underlever, non-rebounding sidelocks with bolted hammers, carved serpentine fences, best bold foliate scrollwork with traces of colour hardening, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with lengthened top strap and pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, weight 7lb. 4 l/2oz. This gun is sold with a proof exemption certificate £150-250 211. J. PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE BARIN-WOOD SECOND-PATTERN THUMB-BREAK HAMMERGUN, serial no: 9545, No: 2 of a pair, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (pitted), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, Purdey second patent thumbhole-underlever, double-bite snap-action of 1863, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers (edges of both locks with corrosion), best fine scroll engraving with traces of colour hardening, re-blacked triggerguard, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 61b. 14oz. £800-1200 212. C.W. ANDREWS LTD 12 BORE TOPLEVER PIGEON I WILDFOWLING HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1422, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 3/4in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/2 choke, 1lmm filed raised rib, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, Anson push rod foreend, 14 1/2in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. lOoz. £500-700

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W & C SCOTT 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD PINFIRE (CONVERTED FROM MUZZLE LOADER), serial no: 7843, 30in. damascus barrels (clean), barlocks engraved with scrollwork, (fore-end attached to knuckle), 14 1/2in. wellfigured stock with metal butt plate, top tang engraved with shell relief, in its fitted maker's two tier oak and leather case with accessories including shot measures, pinfire reloading tools. £700-900

214. 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY WILLIAMS & POWELL, no visible serial number, back-action locks partially engraved with scrollwork, curved sightless hammers, 14 l/2in. figured stock with metal butt plate, in a leather case with makers label. £300-400

215. F. BREBNER 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 281, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels by J.F. Smyth, Darlington, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, sidelocks profusely engraved with bold scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with skeletal engraved butt cap, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its oak and leather case with maker's label. See Colour illustration page 28. £600-800

216. J.ERSKINE 12 BORE (CONVERTED FROM MUZZLE LOADER) BAR-INWOOD ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4861, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, signed border engraved barlocks, 14 l/4in. we!Jfigured stock with metal butt plate, weight 6lb. l loz., in a leather case. £400-600

217. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no:

218. BOND & JAMES 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8030, 27 3/4in. (shortened) nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with carved faceted hammers, off set toplever with integral stop, best bold scroll engraving, l 4in. highly-figured stock with matt, carved steel butt plate, weight 7lb. loz. See Colour illustration page 31. £500-700

219. JAMES BRYCE 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 27 1/8in. damascus barrels (shortened and rebrowned), recent nitro reproof, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, carved serpentine fences, non-rebounding sidelocks with foliate scrollwork, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock including l/4in. ebonite butt plate, weight 6lb. 5 l/2oz. £200-300 220.

CHARLES INGRAM 12 BORE NEEDHAM PATENT SIDELEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 282, 30in. black powder only barrels (slight pitting at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, sidelocks engraved with game and scrollwork, percussion fences, blacked hammers, J. Needham patent no: 678, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 12oz. £500-700

221. JOHN HANSON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1777, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, rebounding floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, percussion fences, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., Anson rod fore-end. £800-1200

16462, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb., in a canvas case. £700-900

222. B. WOODWARD & SONS 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5276, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, sidelocks engraved with scro!Jwork, converted from pinfire, 14 3/4in. figured replacement stock with metal butt plate, weight £300-500 223. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12 BORE BAR-IN-WOOD LIFT-UP PATENT HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6098, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, rabbit-eared hammers, carved fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. See Colour illustration page 31. £800-1200 224. W & C SCOTT & SON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8688, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining much original colour and finish, percussion fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. 14oz. See Colour illustration page 31. £1000-1500 225. CHARLESHELLIS12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1026, 29 l/2in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, rebounding backaction locks, some scrollwork with very slight traces of original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. stock including l/4in. butt plate, weight 6lb. lloz. £150-250

226. CLOUGH BROS. 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2895, 30in. damascus barrels, action engraved with serpentine fences, offset stepped toplever with integral stop, rebounding sidelocks with engraving of best scrollwork and slight traces of original finish, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock with horn butt plate, weight 6lb. 4oz. This gun is sold with a proof exemption certificate and is unsuitable for use. £100-200 227. WILLIAM EVANS - A LATE 12 BORE TOPLEVER PIGEON & WILDFOWL HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5021, completed in 1916, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colour, clipped fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. lOoz., in its maker's leather case including original invoice stating that the gun was made for 2nd Lieut. W.H.J. Long (7th Dorset's) in 1916 as a 12 bore 2 l/2in. Kynoch, 3 1/4 grams, l l/4oz. No: 4 hammergun. See Inside Back Cover Illustration. £1200-1600 228. JOSEPH LANG & SONS 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5191, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, (left hand bore dimension marginal), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with high spurred hammers, rounded bar, best scroll engraving retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14in. figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. lOoz. £600-800

229. C. LANCASTER PATENT 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY C LANCASTER, serial no: 3914, 30in. damascus barrels, Lancaster patent slide and tilt action, non-rebounding backlocks with hare'sear hammers, sprung strikers located at the base of the fences, action face with recessed bosses, the locks and action deeply engraved with best bold scrollwork, bottom strap with game scenes, 14in. highly figured stock, weight 7lb. 1 1/2oz. Sold with Proof Exemption Certificate, unsuitable for use. £600-800 230. C. LANCASTER PATENT 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY C LANCASTER,, serial no: 3974, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (pitted, right hand barrel thickness below recomended miniumum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl in both, Lancaster patent slide and tilt action, non-rebounding backlocks with hare's-ear hammers, sprung strikers located at the base of the fences, action face with recessed bosses, the locks and action deeply engraved with best bold scrollwork, bottom strap with game scenes, 14in. highly-figured stock with heel and toe plates, horn-tipped foreend, weight 7lb. £600-800 231. W.W.GREENER12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 25807, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrel (some pits at muzzle, right hand barrel below recommended wall thickness), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, W.W. Greener 'Treble wedge fast action'', percussion fences , rebounding sidelocks with faceted "C-scroll" hammers, best scroll engraving retaining some colour hardening, 14 l/4in. highly-figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, Deeley & Edge fore-end with horn tip, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a brass cornered leather case with W.W. Greener trade label. See Colour Illustration page 28. £800-1200

SMALL BORE HAMMERGUNS

232. 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 1/2 choke, bolted back action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, flats retaining some colour, 15in. well-figured stock, with metal butt plate, weight 9 l/2lb. £500-700 233. A FINE R.BURNAND 20 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 41812, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, percussion fences, broad strikers, rebounding sidelocks with swept-back hammers, the locks and action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining virtually all original colour hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock with engraved butt plate with rose-gold escutcheon at the hand, elongated Anson rod fore-end, weight 5lb. 6 1/2oz. See Front Cover Illustration. Note: Richard Burnand was a maker of very high quality guns and he served his apprenticeship alongside W.W. Greener, under the renowned gunsmith John Gardner. Gardner initially set up in 1797 and in 1823 opened premises in Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. It is at 111 Pilgrim Street that Richard Burnand set up his premises and he is listed there between 1843 to 1865. W.W. Greener was listed at 60 Pilgrim Street until his move to Birmingham in 1843. £2000-3000

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234. W.R. PAPE 16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3498, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, percussion fences, broad strikers, rebounding back-action locks with best scroll engraving, elongated top strap, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap and steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. loz. See Illustration page 28. £800-1200 235. CHARLES ROSSON, DERBY 20 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1889, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, (slight pitting at muzzle), rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 1/4 highlyfigured stock, weight 6lb. See Colour Illustration page 32. £1000-1500 236. THOMAS JACKSON & SON 20 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2550, 28in. black powder only reproved damascus barrels (thickness below recommended minimum), 2 J/2in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and true cyl choke, rebounding back-action locks, percussion fences, extended top st.rap, best scroll engraving with bright finish overall, 14in. highly-figured stock including steel butt plate, weight Sib. 4oz. £300-500

237. AN UNUSUAL J.THOMAS PATENT 16 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no: 8972, 28 5/8in. nitro damascus barrels with llmm rib, bored approx. true cyl in both, converted from 14 bore muzzle loader, the single-bite snap-action by John Thomas, patent no: 324 of 1870, use number 860, non-rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, best bold foliate scrollwork with brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including steel butt plate with top strap, weight 6lb. lOoz. Note: This particular patent, developed by J. Thomas was well regarded and examples can be found carrying the names of numerous gun makers. The self locking grip consists of a tonguelike wedge at the rear of the rear barrel lump which slots into a rotating turret behind the action face. See Colour Illustration page 31 £500-700

BIG BORE

238. A FINE T.BLAND 4 BORE (4IN.) SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER WILDFOWLING HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7521, 42 l/2in. black powder only damascus barrel, 4in. chamber, bored approx. 7/8 choke, rebounding back-action lock retaining virtually all nickel ~ plated finish, faceted breech, 14 l/4in. highlyfigured semi-pistolgrip stock with rubber recoil pad, weight 16lb. 1oz. £1500-2000 239. C.G. BONEHILL 10 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 12783, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, rebounding barlocks, 14 l/2in. replacement semi-pistol grip stock, weight 9lb. £300-400

240. AN 8 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, SPURIOUSLY SIGNED JAMES PURDEY, no visible serial number, 37in. black powder only damascus barrels (clean), 3 l/2in. chambers, border engraved sidelocks retaining traces of original colour hardening, percussion fences, brass mounts incorporating triggerguard, pistolgrip cap and butt plate, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock (cracked and repaired at hand), weight l 4lb. 8oz. Purdey's have no record of making this gun. £1000-1500 241. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 8 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7579, 34in. nitro damascus barrels, 4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke, back action lock engraved with maker's name, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight IOib. 14oz. £500-700 242. WARD & SONS 8 BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 9162/24140, 40 l/4in. black powder only damascus barrel, full choke, rebounding back-action lock with best bold scrollwork, 13 3/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including butt plate, fore-end with horn tip (cracked), weight 11 lb. £250-350

243. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 8 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 15071, 32 1/2in. chopperlump black powder only Sir Joseph Whitworth steel barrels, 3 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, floating rebounding locks engraved with ducks and spaniels surrounded by fine scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening and finish, percussion fences, clipped fences, gold-plated strikers, sprung loaded underlever, 15in. well-figured stock including lin. leather pad, Anson rod fore-end , weight l llb. l 2oz., in a leather case with various accessories. Purdey 's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1894, and a ll the specifications remain as made. This gun has had very little use. See Colour Illustration page 33. £7000-9000

244. J & W TOLLEY 10 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7957, 32in. nitro reproved barrel s (reblacked), 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, entirely reblacked finish, 13in. highly-figured stock with l/4in. butt plate, weight 81b. 7oz. £150-250

245. J & W TOLLEY 10 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER WILDFOWLING HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6634, 32in. black powder only damascus barrels, 12mm raised filed rib, 2 7/8in. chambers, bored approx extra full choke in both, rebounding border engraved back-action locks retaining some original colour hardening, percuss ion fences, push forward fore-end release, 14 L/2in . well-figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad , horn pistolgrip cap, weight 91b. 12oz. See Colour Illustration page 31. £600-800

246. A lin. THOMAS BLAND SCREW BREECH 60Z. PUNT GUN, 66in. painted barrel, fired by .320 blank revolver cartridges, trunnions, overall length 75in. , weight 37lb., contained in its wooden box with various accessories including eight paper cases, five made up cartridges, shot and powder measures , powder rammer, oakum wadding, 1in . wad cutter and a home made mechanism to enable the punt gun to be shot from land. We have been unable to find the maker 's name, although the gun comes with its original receipt stating "One Bland Punt Gun, price 68 pounds 10 shillings dated 19th September 1955 £2000-2500

OVER AND UNDER

247. BERETTA "MOD 686 SPECIAL SPORTER" 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, serial no: E80352B, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, silvered action engraved with light scrollwork, 14 l/2in . semi-pistolgrip stock with 1/2in. rubber recoil pad , we ight 7lb. lOoz. £400-600

248. MAUSER 12 BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, serial no: 50390, 28 l/4in . Boehler-steel nitro barrel s, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full and 3/4 choke, non-selective single-trigger, manual safety, scalloped-back quadruple-grip action body with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured pi stolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, sling swivel s and butt plate, weight 7lb. £100-150

PUNT GUN

249. SIMSON (SUHL) 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, serial no: 200369, 26in. nitro barrels with tapered matt game rib and wooden side-fillets,2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, quadruple-grip action with side bolsters, gold cocking-indicators, manual safety, hold-open toplever, scroll engraving with some colour hardening, 14in. pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350

250. MIRO KU 12 BORE "MODEL OR" SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, serial no: 513487, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full and 1/2 choke, scalloped-back action with rose and scrollwork, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch , blued fini sh overall, 15in. pi stolgrip stock including lin. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. l l l/2oz. £250-350

251. MIROKU "MODEL 700" 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 396961, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, scalloped-back action with scrollwork, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, blued finish overall, 14in. semi-pi stolgrip stock including l/4in . butt plate, weight 6lb. 8 l/2oz. , in its original cardboard carton. £200-300

252. BROWNING "B25 MODEL 05" SKEET SINGLE-TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 27115S4, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, 8mm filed rib, action engraved with bold rose and scrollwork, 14 l/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £2500-3500

253. TWELVE ENGLISH-MADE NARROW (7MM) VENTILATED GAME TOP-RIBS FOR OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS. £50-70

BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR

254. G & S HOLLOWAY LTD 12 BORE (31N.) NON-EJECTOR PIGEON/WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 22805, 32in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, treble-grip action with bold scrollwork retaining traces of colour hardening, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. two-piece rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 2oz. £200-300

255. GEORGE GIBBS 12 BORE GIBBS & PITT PATENT TRIGGER-PLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no: C288, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £250-350

256. W. RICHARDS 12 BORE (31N.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 9927, 30in. nitro reproved barrels with tapered matt rib, converted to 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action with side-clips, best scroll engraving with slight traces of colour hardening, 14 l/2in. figured serni-pistolgrip stock including butt plate, 10 l/2in. Deeley & Edge patent fore-end, weight 7lb. 7oz. £300-500

257. W.H. POLLARD & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 1608, 32in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, border engraved action retaining virtually full original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. figured serni-pistolgrip stock with heel and toeplates, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a canvas Jeg-o-mutton case. £200-300

258. AN UN-NAMED 12 BORE WEBLEY ACTION BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR TRY GUN, serial no: 48995/112064, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, moveable stock missing allan key, weight 7lb. See Colour Illustration page 27. £300-400

259. A LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE DARNE SPRING-OPENING SLIDING BREECH NONEJECTOR, serial no: AA434, 26 3/4in. lightweight monobloc nitro barrels with sunken top rib and no bottom rib, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, manual side safety, the patent sliding breech with recessed bosses, ornately carved fences and rose and scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. highlyfigured stock with butt plate, weight Sib. 12oz. See Colour Illustration page 27. £350-450

260. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 2715, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action with full scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including horn butt plate, weight 61b. 4 l/2oz., in a brasscornered leather case with William Evans trade label. £200-300

261. CHARLESLANCASTER12BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 06630, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather case with various accessories. £200-300

262. CHARLESBOSWELL12BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 11500, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, Anson & Deeley action with best foliate scrollwork and slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 l/8in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock with recessed chequered side panels and 1 l/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas case. £150-250

263. W.J. JEFFREY & SONS 12 BORE (3IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 27132, 30in. nitro (reproved) barrels with matt tapered rib (slightly lose on action and lightly pitted), 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action with side-clips, foliate scroll engraving with bright finish , 13 5/8in. stock (pinned at the head) including butt plate, weight 7lb. 3oz. £150-250

BOXLOCK EJECTOR

264. BSA 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22682, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action with carved fences, engraved with scenes of duck in flight amid bold scrollwork, blacked finish overall, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 1loz., in a canvas case with J. Purdey trade label. £250-350

265. J & W TOLLEY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8813, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels (loose on action), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and imp cyl, action engraved with bold scrollwork, bright finish , 15 l/4in. figured replacement stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 13 l/2oz. £200-300

266. B. HALLIDAY & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1181, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with bold scroll work, bright finish , 15 l/2in. stock including l 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. £150-250 267. WILLIAM FORD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7072, 26in. nitro reproved barrels (shortened), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl, action with intercepting sears, best bold scroll engraving, brushed bright and re-blued finish, 14 1/4in. cast-off well-figured stock, with teardrops and recessed chequered side panels, weight 6lb. 5 l/2oz. £300-500 268. ALEX HENRY & CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5363, 28in. nitro barrels (slight pits at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, border engraved action, 14 3/4in . figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300 269. ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR "IN THE WHITE", serial no: 68162, 28in. nitro barrels, no stock, no fore-end wood. £500-700 270. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41515, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action and sideplates with best bold scrollwork, retaining slight traces of original colour hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stock including 1 l/8in. wooden extension, fore-end with insert repair, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500

271. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE (WEBLEY 700 MODEL) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18353, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining much original colour, 15 3/4in. well-figured cast-off stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its maker's leather case with various accessories. £300-500 272. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE (WEBLEY 700 MODEL) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18439, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour, 15 l/2in. well-figmed cast-off stock, weight 61b. 7oz., in its maker's canvas and leather case with various accessories. £500-700 273. WILLIAM FORD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7502, 26in. nitro replacement barrels (by the maker), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, fences carved with foliage and scrollwork, bright finish , 14 l/2in. replacement stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 13oz. £250-350 274. WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO 12 BORE 2 3/4IN. WILDFOWLING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 02162, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, beaded fences, action engraved with bold scrollwork retaining much original finish, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. 2oz., in its maker's oak and leather case, with its original receipt stating it was made in June 1948 at a cost of £119.15. See Colom Illustration page 35. £800-1200 275. WEBLEY & SCOTT ''MODEL 700" 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 137108, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 15 l/2in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £600-800

276. GALLYON & SONS 12 BORE LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 77350, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action partially engraved with scrollworK, 13 3/4in. well-figured cutaway stock, weight 6lb. £400-600 277. W.R. PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10794, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels (right hand barrel scored), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, fences and action engraved with foliage and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 14 l/2oz. £300-400 278. T.WILD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 22503, 28in. nitro barrels with tapered matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, treble-grip action with naive engraving of hound and fowl surrounded by scrollwork, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with teardrops, pistolgrip cap and 1 l/4in. three piece ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz. £250-350 279. A. ALLAN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 29913, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (reblacked, some pitting, right hand barrel thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx, 1/4 and 3/4 choke, relief-engraved fences, action engraved with best rose and scrollwork retaining very slight traces of original finish, 14 7/8in. highly-figured stock with teardrops and 3/4in. two-piece rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 7oz. £250-350 280. JOSEPH BOURNE & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 32185, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action with bold scrolJwork, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 l/4in. figured stock with teardrops, including 3/4in. wooden extension, foreend with insert repair, weight 6lb. 8 l/2oz. £150-250

281. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE (3IN.) "THE AVANT TOUT" BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 28796, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (slightly pitted at muzzle and slightly loose on action), 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, action with scroll engraving retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. semipistolgrip stock including butt plate, weight 7lb. 2oz. £250-350 282. DAVID MURRAY OF BRECHIN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz., in an oak and canvas gun case with a Mortimer & Son trade label. £250-350 283. ARTHUR HOWELL & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7932, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in . chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, action with best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a leather case with Holland & Holland trade label (damaged, handle detached) £300-500 284. E.CHAMBERLAIN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9341, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with rose and scrollwork retaining some colour hardening, 14 3/4in. stock with teardrops and 1 I/Sin. two-piece rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz. £300-500

285. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK SINGLE-TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 13509, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, border engraved action retaining virtually all original colour and finish, 15in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. , in its maker 's original brass-cornered leather case with accessories. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1905. This gun has had very little use. See Colour Illustration page 32. £1000-1500 286. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE "GOLD NAME" SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7840, 28in. nitro barrels (lightly pitted and loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, fully selective si ngl e-trigger, action with plain finish and gold name, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 61b. 11 1/2oz. £250-350 287. C.S. ROSSON & CO LTD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3730, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and l/2 choke, scalloped-back action with best scroll engraving and brushed bright and reblued finish, 15in. wellfigured stock including 7/Sin . two-piece rubber recoil pad, fore-end with replacement wood. £250-350 288. W.R. LEESON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1381, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, intercepting sears, action profusely engraved with best bold scrollwork, retaining much original colour hardening, 15in. figured stock (pinned at head and loose on action), including 3/4in. wooden extension, in a George Gibbs brasscornered leather case (handle detached) . £200-300

289. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12 BORE (2IN.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17949, 28in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, rib gold engraved "for 2 inch paper cartridges only", bored approx . 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 5lb. 8oz., in a leather case. £1500-2000 290. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41813, 30in. arcus-steel nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action and sideplates with best rose and scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in its leather case with accessories. £500-700 291. WINCHESTER "SUPERGRADE" (3IN.) SINGLE-TRIGGER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 007635, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels with raised 7mm ventilated matt top rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork and cyanide hardened finish, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, 14 l/8in. pistolgrip stock including butt plate, beavertail fore-end with slight damage. £100-150 292. WATSON BROS. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8894, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (light pitting at muzzle), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining very slight traces of colour hardening, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a leather case with Watson Bros. trade label. £400-600

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WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

12968, 30in. nitro replacement barrels (pitted) by "Civil Service Supply Association Ltd, London", tapered matt rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, the fences and action with fine scroll engraving retaining very slight traces of original finish, 13 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock with teardrops and butt plate, weight 7lb., in a vinyl covered wooden case. £100-150 294.

14339, 29in. nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with best scrollwork, retaining very sljght traces of colour hardening, 14 l/2in. stock (insert repairs at both underhorns) with teardrops, including 1in. wooden extension, weight 61b. 8oz., in a brass mounted pigskin case with Lancaster trade label. £300-500 298. ARMSTRONG & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 42802, 26in. nitro barrels by B. Wild, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, arcaded fences, (bottom plate and triggerguard engraving worn), 14 3/4in. figured stock including l/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350 299.

116163, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6Ib. 9oz. £150-250

ROBERTJONES12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9152,

13454, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, action with best foliate scrollwork and bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300

CHARLESLANCASTER12BORE BACK-ACTION EJECTOR GUN, serial no: 13465, 26 3/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action and leg-omutton lockplates with best scrollwork, much colour hardening (renewed), 14 l/8in. highly-figured straight grain replacement stock, fore-end wood damaged and re-chequered, weight 6lb. 6 l/2oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1911 as a Best Grade. The Lancaster name is engraved on the interior of the locks, rather than the exterior. £800-1200 295. J.RIGBY & CO "CLASS D" 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17197, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action engraved with scrollwork, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 7/8in. figured stock (cracked and repaired at toe) with butt plate, weight 6lb. 4oz. £200-300 296. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE

30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, l4in. figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6Ib. l Ooz. £150-200

"MODEL 700" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 142853, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action with some foliate scrollwork, retaining vi11ually all original colour hardening, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 61b. 4oz., in its canvas case. See Illustration Note: The gun is circa 1974 and appears to be virtually unused. £800-1200

301. THOMASBLAND12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7447, 30in. nitro barrels (slight dents to left hand barrel and loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 1/2 choke, action deeply carved with acanthus scroUwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 3/4in. figured stock (cracked at hand and slightly loose on action), including lin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a canvas case with T. Bland trade label. £250-350

302. CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

303. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6455, 28in. replacement nitro barrels by W. Powell & Son, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action with best bold scrollwork, brushed bright and reblued finish, 15in. highly-figured stock including horn butt plate, weight 6lb. 4 l/2oz. £400-600 304. WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 0999, 28 l/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, intercepting sears, fences deeply carved with acanthus leaf motifs, action profusely engraved with best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish , 14 l/4in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its leather case with accessories. £500-700 305. A FINE W.W. GREENER 12 BORE "ROYAL" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37935, 30in. nitre reproved damascus barrels with tapered matt rib and gold bead sight, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treblegrip scroll-backed action with carved serpentine fences and enclosed crossbolt, utilising W.W. Greener "Facile Princeps" barrel-cocking patent no: 930 of 1880 and ejector patent no: 2003 of 1881 , full fine scrollwork enclosing delicately engraved scenes of partridge, grouse, snipe, rabbit and hound, barrels engraved with a heron with vine and scroll engraved breech and muzzle ends, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock with ornately carved chequering border and horn inserts and butt plate, fore-end decorated en-suite with horn tip, weight 6lb. 14 l/2oz., in its lavish green velvet lined brass cornered maker 's leather case with gold tooled red leather label and full accessories. The maker 's have kindly confirmed that the gun was started in 1889 and was completed in 1890. See Back Cover Illustration. £2500-3500

306. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 67581 , 30in. nitro barrels with tapered matt rib, (requires tightening on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action with side-bolsters, automatic side safety, rolled edge triggerguard, best bold scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. figured serni-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 14 l/2oz. £300-500 307. ROSSON & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 34126, 25in. nitre barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 3/4 choke, border engraved action retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6Jb. 2oz., in its violin shaped leather case. £300-500 308. C.W. ANDREWS LTD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5609, 29in. nitro reproved barrels with matt rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with best bold scrollwork, 13 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock (cast on for central-vision) with teardrops and butt plate, weight 6Ib. 7oz., in a leather case with C. W. Andrews Ltd gold tooled trade label (handle detached). £300-500

311. W.W. GREENER 12 BORE SIDESAFETY BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 42322, List no: 4, 30in. nitre damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, scalloped action engraved with fine scrollwork (slightly worn), carved fences, manual safety, 15in. well-figured replacement stock with horn inlay by teardrops, weight 7lb. 4oz., in its maker's dark green velvet lined fitted oak and leather case with various accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1894. £600-800 312. W.W. GREENER (31N.) 12 BORE "GRADE F.H.45" BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON I WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 55515, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, manual side-safety, carved serpentine fences, scalloped back-action with fine scroll engraving with a bright finish overall, 15in. figured serni-pistolgrip stock with diamond horn inserts at the hand and horn butt plate (insert repair to heel of pistolgrip), fore-end with horn tip, weight 7lb. lOoz., in a brass-cornered leather case (lock broken). See Illustration page 46. £500-700

309.

313.

WJ. JEFFREY & CO LTD 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 25638, 30in. nitre barrels (left hand bore dimension marginal and with some light pitting), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action with full scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stock, fore-end with some damage, weight 6lb. 9oz. £80-120 310. ARTHURTURNER12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11506, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, fences and action deeply carved with scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas case. £500-700

COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55492, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, stepped action with scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-250 314. GALLYON & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11458, 28in. nitro barrels (pitted, with left hand bore diameter marginal), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, best rose and scroll engraving with slight traces of colour hardening, l 4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 5 l/2oz., in its original Lightweight canvas case. £300-500

315. A PAIR OF 12 BORE DOVETAILLUMP BARRELS "IN THE WHITE", 27in. barrels, tubes stamped

SMALL BORE

with provisional proof marks, lumps,loop and keel ready for assemblage. £120-160

320. AN ENGLISH-MADE .410 SINGLEBARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 16S07, 30

316. A PAIR OF 12 BORE DOVETAIL-LUMP BARRELS "IN THE WHITE", 27in. barrels, tubes

3/4in. black powder only two-stage octagonal to round barrel , 2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl, action with plain finish retaining some colour hardening, 14 l/4in. figured stock including steel butt plate, fore-end with horn tip, weight 4lb. 2oz. £80-120

stamped with provisional proof marks, lumps, loop and keel ready for assemblage. £120-160

317. A PAIR OF 12 BORE DOVETAILLUMP BARRELS "IN THE WHITE", 27in. barrels, tubes stamped with provisional proof marks, lumps, loop and keel ready for assemblage. £120-160

318. J.J. LANGLEY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON I WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 1271 , 30in. nitro reproved barrels with tapered matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, Anson & Deeley action with ornately carved and engraved fences, side clips, action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining slight traces of original colour hardening, 14 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, teardrops, rose gold escutcheon and horn butt plate, weight 6lb. 8oz. See Ilustration page 46. £800-1000

319. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "NORTHWOOD" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37346, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/2 and 3/4 choke, scroll-back action with best bold scroll engraving, retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. well-fi gured stock with teardrops, weight 61b. 8 l/2oz. In its Holland & Holland leather gun case with full accessories. The gun appears to be very little used. See Illustration page 3S. £1S00-2000

321. MORTIMER & SON 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 133696, 27 3/4in. nitro reproved barrels (pitted at chambers), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, scrollwork, 14 l/4in. wellfigured stock (hairline crack at hand), weight Sib. 1oz., in a wood case. £700-900

322. RUSSELL HILLSDON .410 "ROYAL COUNTIES" TOPLEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial

324. T. HORSLEY & SON 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3847, 28in. nitro reproved barTels (dent to left hand bmel), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 chokes, action with border engraving and slight traces of colour hardening, 14 l/8in. stock with tear·drops, weight 61b. 2oz. £S00-700

325. THOMAS ADSETT & SON 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: Sl07, 26 l/2in. nitro sleeved bmels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork (worn), 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight Sib. 10oz. £300-SOO

326. A 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial number, the rib insctibed "Alex Henry & Co, Edinburgh", 26 7/8in. sleeved nitro bmels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scro!Jwork, 14 S/8in. stock, weight 61b. 4oz., in a leather case (damaged) £100-200

no : 97423, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scroll engraved rebounding sidelocks retaining much original colour hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock, weight 4lb. Soz., in its original lightweight maker's canvas case with cleaning rod and leather hand guard. See Colour Illustration page 32. £700-900

327. MIDLAND GUN COMPANY .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no:

323. C.S. ROSSON & CO 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

328. A 16 BORE W.M.SCOTT & BAKER PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J.BLANCH,

3412, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining much colour (renewed), l4in. figured replacement stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. 8oz., in its maker's canvas case with accessories. See Colour Illustration page 36. £700-900

841S6, 27 3/4in. nitro bmels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke (interna!Jy clean but external )jght pitting), border engraved action, 12 3/4in. wellfigured stock, weight 4lb. 6oz.; together with approx. 100 Eley .410 Cartridges. £2S0-3SO

serial no: 5344, 28in. nitro reproved damascus bmels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, utilising W. Scott bmel-cocking action, patent no: 761 of 1878, use no: 1780, action with patent gas vents, crystal cocking-indicators, fences carved with acanthus leaves and bouquet engraving, best rose and scrollwork overall with brushed bright finish, 14 1/4in. highly figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 61b. 2oz. £600-800

329. WILLIAM EVANS 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 11 347, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, carved fences, border engraved action, very slight traces of original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock including 2 3/4in. wooden extension, weight Sib. 7 l/2oz. £400-600 330. J. PURDEY 16 BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: ll 2S l , 28in. nitro reproved barrels (re-blacked), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, fences carved with fleur-de-lys motifs, cocking indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with brushed bright and reblued finish, converted to ejector, lS l/4in. figured replacement stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, with replacement fo re-end wood, weight 61b. 3oz. See Illustration page S2. £4000-6000 331. J & W TOLLEY 20 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 791 8, 28in. black powder only damascus barrels (severely pitted), rebounding rounded sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight Sib. See Illustration page 20. £1S0-2SO 332. ITHACA NEW YORK 16 BORE GRADE 7 FLUES MODEL 1 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2848SO, 26in. nitro Krupp-steel barrels, lOmm raised filed rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action profusely engraved with leaf work, matt background, gold ducks and pheasants in flight, bottom plate inscribed "Made in U.S.A." with a gold bald headed eagle, triggerguard engraved with a gold stagshead, 13 3/4in. well-figured stock with carved fleur de lys including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, (stock with two strengthening screws by head), weight Sib l l oz., gold shield escutcheon with initials J.C.H. See Illustration page 18 £ 1800-2200

333. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 16 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4913, 29in. fine twist damascus barrel with short top rib, bored approx. 2 3/4in. chambers, top lever action with fluted fences, backaction re-bounding lock with fine scroll engraving, Anson rod horn tipped foreend, 13in. highly-figured straight stock, in its leather case with trade label. £S00-700 334. E.C. GREEN 28 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4072, 28in. njtro reproved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining very slight traces of original colour hardenjng, 14 3/8in. figured stock (cracked and repaired at hand), including S/8in. wooden extension, weight 41b. 14oz. See Colour Illustration page 32. £700-900 335. W.RICHARDS .410 (31N.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 1101 4, 26in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action with border engraving and traces of 01i ginal colour hardening, 13 3/4in. stock, weight 41b. 2oz., in its maker's lightweight canvas case with accessories. £600-900 336. AYA 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: S38276, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full and extra full choke, action with scrollwork and virtually all original colour hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight Sib. 9oz. £300-400 337. MORTIMER & SONS 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8009, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, scroll-engraved action retaining some original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. figured diamond stock with teardrops, weight Slb. 8oz., in a leather lightweight case with accessories. See Colour Illustration page 36. flS00-2000

338. A PAIR OF 28 BORE DOVETAILLUMP (261N.) BARRELS " IN THE WHITE", tubes stamped with provisional proofmarks, with Churchill rib. £80- 120

PAIRS

339. COGSWELL & HARRISON - A PAIR OF 12 BORE "SANDHURST" SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 44810/1 , 30in. arcus-steel nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 chokes, engraved with best scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour hardening, l S l/2in. figured stock (No: 1) and l S l/2in. highly-figured stock including 1 l/2in. wooden extension (No: 2), weight 6lb. 1Soz. (No: 1) and 71b. l/2oz. (No: 2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double gun case together with various accessories. £800- 1200 340. PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA - A PAIR OF 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 13369/70, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in . chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 chokes, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. stocks with teardrops, weight 6lb. lOoz. (No:l) and 61b. 12oz. (No:2), in their metalcornered leather double gun case. The guns appear to be virtually unused. £2000-3000

341. FREDERIC T. BAKER - A PAIR OF 12 BORE NEEDHAM PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, serial nos: 669011, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 chokes, back-action sidelocks with gold inlaid cocking-indicators, profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, Baker actions with Needham patent ejector system, patent no: 1205 of 1874, (the first usage of the split stem extractor), 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock with butt plate (No: 1) and 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with butt plate (No: 2), replacement fore-end wood (No:2 ), weight 6lb. 8 l/2oz. (no:2), in their leather (relined) double gun case. £700-900 342. CHARLES BELLIS & SON LTD - A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 4326/7, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 chokes, locks and actions engraved with bold scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 4oz., in their maker's leather double motor case with various accessories. These guns come with a receipt from William Evans dated 1989. See Colour Illustration page 34. £4000-6000

343. THOMAS JOHNSON - A PAIR OF 12 BORE PURDEY PATENT 2ND PATTERN THUMB-BREAK HAMMER GUNS, serial nos: 1029/30, 30in. damascus barrels (clean), rebounding sidelocks engraved with tight scrollwork, blacked hammers, percussion fences, number 2 flats stamped "Purdey's Patent Bolt", top tangs engraved with bold scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stocks, in a double leather case. sold with a proof exemption certificate, £1000-1500 344. WATSON BROS. - A FINE TRIO OF 20 BORE ROUND-BODY SINGLETRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 20004/5/6, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, numbers 1 & 2 London proof 1995 and number 3 London proof 1999, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 choke in all, locks and actions engraved with bold acanthus, gold cockingindicators, name in gold, rolled-edge triggerguards, removable disc strikers, 14 l/2in. exhibition grade walnut stocks, weight Sib. 15oz., in their maker's triple leather motor case. See Colour Illustration page 34. £70000-80000

345. CHARLES LANCASTER - A PAIR OF 12 BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 7913/4, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (No: I), 30in. new nitro barrels by the maker's in 1964 (No:2), 2 3/4 chambers (No: 1), 2 1/2 chambers (No:2), bored approx. l/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, I 5 1/2in. well-figured stocks including lin. wooden extensions, weight 61b. lOoz., in their double oak and leather maker's case with various accessories and paperwork. £2500-3500 346. ARMSTRONG & CO - A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 41573/4, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (wall thicknesses below recomended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both (no: 1) and true cyl and imp cyl (No: 2), locks and actions deeply engraved with grapevines on a matt background, cocking-indicators, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock (No: 1) and highly-figured stock (No: 2), including 1/2 inch ebonite extensions and 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6Ib. 5oz. (No: 1) and 6lb. 7oz. (No: 2), in their brass-cornered oak and leather case See Illustration £3000-3500 347. JAMES PURDEY & SONS - A FINE PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 26091/2, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx 1/4 and 1/2 chokes, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining, much original colour and finish, 14 7/Sin. well-figured stocks, weight 6Ib. 3 3/4oz., in their maker's leather double motor case with canvas outer. Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1950. See Inside Front Cover Illustration. £25000-30000

SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR

348. 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-pistolgrip well-figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz. £150-200

SIDELOCK

349. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no : 12541, 30in. nitro reproved barrels with sunken rib (right hand bore dimension marginal), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, Holland & Holland 'patent safety hammerless ejector' action, patent no: 23 , action face with patent gas checks, use no: Hl35, dipped-edge lockplates with protruding tumblerpivots, best scroll engraving retaining slight traces of colour hardening, 15in. highly-figured stock including 5/8in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its maker 's brass-cornered oak and leather case with various accessories. £1500-2000 350. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "DOMINION" BACK-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 19882, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, gold inlaid cockingindicators, border engraving and bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured "crossover" stock including butt plate, weight 6lb. 7 l/2oz. £800-1200

351. W. RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLETRIGGER BACK-ACTION EJECTOR GUN, serial no: 9429, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, non-selective single-trigger, gold inlaid cocking-indicators (inlay missing left hand side), scroll engraving overall with bright and blued finish, 15in. replacement stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz. £700-900 352. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "DOMINION" BACK-ACTION EJECTOR GUN, serial no: 26362, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, border engraved action with bright finish , cocking-indicators, 13 3/4in. stock including butt plate, weight 6lb. 8 l/2oz. £800-1000 353. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11391 , 30in. nitro barrels (reblacked), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, dippededge lockplates with bold scroll engraving and bright finish, protruding tumbler pivots, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 3/4oz. £800-1200 354. CHARLESBOSWELL12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13651 , 29 l/2in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking-indicators, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock, weight 7lb. , in a leather case with William Evans trade label. £1300-1700

355. AYA 12 BORE "MODEL 53" SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 372707, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with tapered matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, non-selective singletrigger, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, side-clips, rose and scroll engraving retaining virtually all colour hardening and finish, 14 l/4in. highly-figured stock, beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb. 3oz.The gun appears to be very little used. £300-500 356. BOSS & CO 12 BORE EASYOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4628, No: 2 of a pair, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, best rose and scroll engraving retaining some original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with insert repair to right horn, weight 6lb. lOoz., fore-end with light damage to edge. See Colour Illustration page 39. £1500-2000 357. A FINE BOSS & CO 12 BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7484, No:2 of a pair, 30in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, best rose and scroll engraving retaining much original colour hardening, 15 l/4in. highly-figured stock including 3/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lloz. , in its maker's brass cornered oak and leather gun case, with accessories and canvas outer cover. The maker's have confirmed that the gun was completed in 1928 and was made with its own individual oak and leather case. See Colour Illustration page 40. £6000-8000

THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS AREA PAIR

358. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "BADMINTON" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 32219, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, handdetachable lockplates, best rose and scroll engraving retaining much colour hardening, 15 1/4in. highly-figured diamond stock with swept comb and 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. See Colour Illustration page 36. £4000-6000 359. AYA 12 BORE "NO: 2" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 565089, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, articulated front trigger, rollededge triggerguard, hand-detachable lockplates, gold inlaid cockingindicators, action and sideplates engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original finish, 14 l/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. £400-600 360. TRULOCK & HARRISS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11276, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . 114 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £800-1200

361. J.RIGBY & CO 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17369, 28 1/8in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, border engraved action retainig virtually all (renewed) colour hardening, the lockplates embossed with the Rigby trademark in gold leaf, 15 1/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 13oz. £800-1200 362. HENRY ATKIN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1221, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15 l/2in. wellfigured replacement stock including I in. wooden extension, new fore-end wood, No: 3 of a trio, weight 7lb. See Illustration. £1200-1600

363. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 27883, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (right hand barrel thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, hand-detachable lockplates with gold inlaid cockingindicators, action engraved with best bold scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock (with insert repairs to underhorns), weight 6lb. 6oz., some damage to fore-end. See Colour Illustration page 38. £2500-3500 364. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no: 27882, hand-detachable lockplates with gold inlaid cocking-indicators, action engraved with best bold scrollwork, retaining a bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock, fore-end with some damage. See Colour Illustration page 38. £1200-1600 365. THIS LOT WAS THE CASE TO THE ABOVE PAIR A HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, with gold tooled Harrison & Hussey trade label , fitted for 30in. barrels, with accessories, (handle and straps replacements £100-150

366. AYA 12 BORE ''MODEL 25" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no:

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

374. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR,

471413, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, hand-detachable lockplates, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, full rose engraving retaining virtually full original colour hardened finish, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 5oz. Virtually unused. £300-500

5734, 29in. nitro barrels (slight dents at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, No: 2 of a pair, Dickson round-action patent use number: 1163, fences and action profusely engraved with best rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colour hardening and finish, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on July 28th 1905. See Lot 109 for the double gun case for the above gun. See Colour Illustration page 36. £2500-3500

serial no: 12107, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's leather case. £700-900 375.

367. FREDERIC T. BAKER 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7323, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (by another), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, non-selective single trigger, full scroll engraving with virtually full (renewed) colour hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. ebonite extension. £2000-3000

368. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14207, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, H. Holland & J. Robertson patent no: 16691 of 1888 ejector system, fences with acanthus engraving, dipped-edge lockplates with protruding tumbler-pivots and best rose and scroll engraving, patent "gas check" vents, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9 l/2oz. £500-700

369. WILLIAM POWELL & SON, "PIGEON GRADE" 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14884, 29 l/2in. nitro chopperlump Sir Joseph Whitworth's fluid pressed steel barrels, 3in. chambers, bored full choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening, clipped fences, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 16th August 1950, and though originally made for export, never left the country. See Colour Illustration page 39. £3000-5000

371. ALEX HENRY & CO 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7187, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, carved fences, action and tang with fine scroll engraving and beaded border, lockplates with fine scrollwork and protruding tumbler-pivots, retaining slight traces of original colour hardening, 13 3/4in. highlyfigured stock (insert repair to left underhorn) with teardrops, including butt plate, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a canvas case with "Mssrs West & Son" trade label. See Colour Illustration page 39. £500-700

372. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 15434, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, lockplates and action with best scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 l/8in. highJyfigured stock including ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13 l/2oz., in its maker's brass-cornered canvas case with accessones. £1000- 1500 373. JOSEPH LANG & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13795, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by another), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, gold inlaid cockingindicators, best rose and scrollwork with traces of original colour hardening, 15 l/2in. highly-figured stock (small crack at the rear of both lockplates) including 3/4in. ebonite extension and lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb., in a lightweight leather case with K.D. Radcliffe trade label. £700-900

AN EXHIBITION GRADE 12 BORE "THE PREMIER IMPERIAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN BY W & C SCOTT, WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, serial no: 58877, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, lOmm raised filed rib, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action carved with acorn leaves and flying partridge, woodcock and duck on a matt background, clipped fences, deeply carved scroll fences, l 4in. highly figured pistolgrip stock with skeletal butt plate carved with acorn leaves, grip with fleurde-lys bordered chequering, weight 7lb. lOoz. Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1897, at a cost of approx. £150.00. Note: By 1928 The Imperial Premier sidelock sold for $ 1200, which made it one of the most expensive guns on the market. By comparison, best guns by Boss, Purdey and Woodward were priced at the time from $900 to $1000, and the Holland & Holland Modele de Luxe cost $1150. According to former Webley factory manager Pat Whatley, very few Imperial Premier guns were built in either hammer or sidelock hammerless form, and consequently they very rarely appear on the market. See Colour Illustration page 37 £7000-9000

376. AYA 12 BORE "NO: 2" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 549999, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, hand-detachable lockplates with gold inlaid cockingindicators, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining virtually all colour hardening, 15in. stock including l/2in . wooden extension, weight 61b. 9 l/2oz. £400-600

377.

382.

385.

AYA 12 BORE NO: 2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, serial no: 196452/212452, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and l/2 choke, rolled-edged triggerguard, gold inlaid cocking indicators, action and sideplates engraved with scrollwork, 14in. stock, weight 61b. 4oz. £200-300

ROY MARTIN, GUNSMITH, DUNHAM-ON-TRENT, NOTTS -A BEST HOLLAND & HOLLAND STYLE 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1002, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, narrow filed rib, London proof 1985, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour, gold cocking-indicators, bottom plate engraved with a capercallie, beaded fences, 15 l/4in . highly-figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz. See Colour Illustration page 38. £6000-8000 383. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE DROP-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 02170, 28in. nitro barrels, maker's name in gold on top, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, scalloped action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork with matt background, hinged bottom plate, l5in. highl yfigured stock, weight 61b. 9oz., in its maker's case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1950. See Colour Illustration page 35. £3000-3500

J & W TOLLEY MAKERS,

378. WILLIAM GRANT 12 BORE "THE NOBLE" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1052, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 71b. £3000-4000

379. A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR "IN THE WHITE", serial no: 28154, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and l/2 choke, locks by York & Wallin, gold cocking-indicators, 15in. well-figured stock. £2000-3000 380. GUNMARK VISCOUNT 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 33896, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp and 1/4 choke, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. £500-700 381. BOSS & CO 12 BORE EASYOPENING SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5654, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/4 choke, Boss patent non-selective single-trigger, gold inlaid cockingindicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best rose and scroll engraving, 15 3/8in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. I oz. See Colour Illustration page 39. £3000-3500

384. AYA 12 BORE "NO: 2" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 568909, 28in. nitro barrels (dents to left hand barrel), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, handdetachable lockplates with gold inlaid cocking-indicators, full scroll engraving retaining much original colour hardening, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 61b. l loz. £500-700 384A. A PAIR OF DROP-FORGED PARTMACHINED SIDELOCK ACTIONS "IN THE WHITE". £80-120

BIRMINGHAM & LONDON - 12 BORE "ALTRO" SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no: 36576, 30in. nitro barrels, 12 mm raised filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx.1/2 & 314 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining much original colour and finish, clipped fences, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. 12oz. In its oak and leather case with various accessories, plus original invoice stating that the gun was made for Capt W.H.T. Long in 1918 as a pigeon & wildfowling gun with one best oak gun case, cost £54.12 See Colour Illustration page 40. £2000-3000 386. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16478, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, action engraved with best bold scrollwork with brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock with comb replacement, cheekpiece insert and lin. wooden extension, weight 61b. 9oz., in its leather case. The gun was originally fitted with a pistolgrip stock. See Colour Illustration page 38. £2000-3000 388. SUMNER ENGRAVED BOSS & CO 12 BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5100, No: 2 of a pair, 30in. nitro barrels (slight marks at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, locks and action engraved with dogs, pheasants and flying ducks surrounded by woodland scenes, retaining traces of original colour, left lock with side safety, gold inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. 9oz., in a canvas case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 25th April 1904 and quotes " The guns to be well balanced and to have safeties on the sides like Mr Harding-Turners" . See Colour Illustration page 35 £2500-3500

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 23rd FEBRUARY 2000

LOT NO.

2 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 25 26 29 30 32 33 34 35 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 51

HAMMER

£130 £420 £850 £700 £460 £460 £130 £220 £260 £400 £600 £170 £1500 £270 £340 £410 £550 £1500 £700 £220 £180 £370 £260 £600 £400 £3500 £150 £750 £290 £550 £590 £950 £600

LOT NO.

HAMMER

52 53 57 58 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

£300 £190 £45 £65 £140 £180 £230 £210 £280 £45 £120 £190 £180 £38 £250 £400 £45 £40 £120 £440 £620 £380 £340 £220 £110 £180 £320 £420 £75 £550 £130 £130 £130

73 74 75 76 77 78

79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89

LOT NO.

91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 107 108 109 110 115 118 119 120 121 127 128 129 130 131 133 134 135 136 138 139 140A 141

HAMMER

£120 £140 £100 £250 £320 £480 £550 £95 £380 £150 £100 £150 £340 £290 £340 £16,000 £260 £750 £160 £550 £78 £30 £120 £420 £110 £500 £70 £170 £75 £3600 £110 £1350 £200

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 23rd FEBRUARY 2000

LOT NO.

142 143 146 147 149 150 151 153 155 160 163 164 165 166 170 172 173 174 176 177 179 180 182 183 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 193 194

HAMMER

£500 £35 £200 £170 £900 £75 £260 £100 £4200 £30 £110 £60 £45 £30 £800 £160 £130 £700 £370 £450 £880 £3000 £450 £600 £260 £220 £1100 £1500 £250 £580 £900 £500 £3600

LOT NO.

HAMMER

£1500 £620 £900 £1300 £380 £390 £400 £700 £400 £550 £360 £380 £580 £280 £140 £35 £250 £420 £700 £1150 £250 £460 £800 £360 £260 £360 £280 £300 £1300 £550 £1000 £450 £320

195 196 200 201 202 203 204 206 207 208 212 213 214 215 216 217 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 232 233 234 235 237 238

LOT NO.

241 242 243 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 254 255 256 257 258 259 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277

HAMMER

£950 £700 £950 £620 £320 £400 £500 £540 £680 £950 £800 £580 £560 £1600 £460 £250 £640 £320 £850 £320 £1250 £620 £420 £420 £40 £1250 £1050 £370 £500 £100 £160 £1050 £460

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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 23rd FEBRUARY 2000

LOT NO.

278 279 280 280A 280B 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 303 304 306 307A 307B 307C 308

HAMMER

£360 £2500 £260 £460 £420 £460 £ll00 £3500 £820 £600 £2400 £700 £760 £700 £700 £460 £140 £214 £410 £220 £650 £300 £1200 £2600 £600 £700 £2800 £700 £700 £650 £ 120 £1000 £8500

LOT NO.

HAMMER

£3300 £1600 £4000 £4600 £2300 £2000 £55,000 £6100 £6500 £1300 £2500 £3000 £2300 £3400 £1600 £3300 £440 £1600 £3600 £420 £650 £2100 £2100 £1100 £3500 £1500 £3100 £5700 £800 £2800 £2900 £1000 £3200

309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 320 321 323 324 325 327 328 330 33 1 332 333 334 336 337 338 339 340 342 343 344 345 346 347 348

LOT NO.

349 350 351 352 353 354 355

HAMMER

£440 £2000 £1200 £3600 £580 £600 £440

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Conditions concerning Vendors

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

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

18.

All goods will be insured by the Auctioneers whilst in their custody or in the premises unless written instructions to the contrary are received. The value of the cover shall be the gross sel ling 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 m inimum charge will be £1.00 (+VAT) per lot.

The Auct ioneers sha ll not be responsible for accidental damage o r 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 w ill be sold at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received. Any reserve figure placed upon a lot shall be confidential between the vendor and the Auctioneers. In the event of a lot failing to reach its reserve, the Auctioneers shall be entitled to a commission of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of the reserve price, unless alternative charges have been previously agreed.

23.

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

"The hammer price" means the price at which any lot is knocked down to a buyer. " Del iberate 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 which has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue.

The Auction 2. The highest bidder shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer's decision shall be final. 3.

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

Al l 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 co ntained therein.

Lots shall be held to be at th e buyer's risk from the fall of the hamm er.

Leg~I title sha ll not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with t he premium has been paid in full.

Conditions concerning Buyers 8.

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

24.

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

Buyers wil l be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and if req uired, a deposit immediately after the fa ll of t he hammer.

25.

10.

Comm ission bids will be executed free of charge but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sale. Tel ephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing.

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

26.

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

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

Forgeries

12. No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in full for it and for any other lots purchased. All purchases must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense within two working days following the sa le. A charge of £2.00 (+VAT) per lot per day will be made on purchases not rem oved within this period. 13.

27.

Should the purchaser fail to pay for and remove any lot within seven days fol lowi ng the sa le, th e Auctioneers sha ll have the right to re-sell the lot at auction or by private treaty without giving notice to the buyer. Any liabi lity to the buyer shall be limited to the hammer price origina lly paid.

(a) the lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale; (b) written proof of the forg ery accompanies the lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in the light of the catalogue description the lot is a deliberate forgery;

14. Interest ca lcul ated at 2% above the Base rate prevai ling at the National Westmin ster Bank Pie shall be payable as well as th e pu rchase price o n any acco unts not settled within two working days following th e sa le.

(c) The general opinion of schola rs and experts at the tim e of the sa le would have indicated that th e lot was a deliberate forgery: or,

15. Thi rd party chequ es will not be accepted in payment. 16.

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

(d) scientific processes in exi stence at the time of the sa le would be establi shed that the lot wa s a deliberate forg ery.

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

The benefit of this Condition is not assignab le.

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