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FOR SALE BY AUCTION MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, lOth June, 1996 at 2.00p.m.
On View: Friday, 7th June 1996 2.00p.m. to 4.30p.m. 9.30a.m. to l.OOp.m. Saturday, 8th June 1996 Sunday, 9th June 1996 1.30p.m. to 4.30p.m. and Morning of Sale Enquiries: Nicholas·Halt
Cover Illustrations: Front Cover: Lot: 213 Back Cover: Lot: 7 PARTNERS: N.J. Halt • D.G. Kidner • D.A. QUARTLY
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A Pair of 12 bore self-opening "Royal" Sidelock Ejectors by Holland & Holland, made in 1992 Sold in our November 1995 Sale for: £37,000 Our Next Modern and Antique Guns and Related Items Sale will be held on: MONDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1996 AT 2.00P.M. Closing Date for Entries: 11th October, 1996 Page 2
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HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns The Old School The Square Pennington Lymington S041 8GN Telephone 01590 679626 Fax 01590 675167
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MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 10th June 1996 Sale Commences at 2.00p.m. 7
A DOUBLE BARRELLED 20 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN SIGNED JOHN MANTON & SON, serial no: 6480, 31in. brown twist signed barrel, sloping breech engraved with feathers, platinum double lines and deeply engraved top tang, half maple stock with cheek piece, chequered grip, engraved trigger guard and butt plate retaining traces of original finish, pineapple finial and fore-end tip, silver escutcheon bearing owners crest (which is also on the lid of the case), stepped locks signed and engraved with musical trophies, in makers fitted mahogany case with accessories, including shot flask, two way screwdriver, etc., circa 1810.The internal bores are remarkably clean for a gun of this age. According to the Fairbairns book on Crest's the gun was made for the Duke of Buckingham.
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A NEW LAND PATTERN FLINTLOCK MILITARY PISTOL, 8 3/4in. round blacked barrel with Birmingham proof marks, plain lock, brass mounts, swivel ramrod.
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A FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED ADAMS, 5' browned round barrel, signed stepped lock, brass mounts.
A JAPANESE MATCHLOCK GUN, 23 l/2in. replaced fitted barrel, brass back action lock, plain butt and full stock. £30-50
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A PAIR OF NORTH AFRICAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS. £20-30
A NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET, 59in. overall. £30-50
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A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK CANNON BARREL PISTOLS BY R. HOMER OF LONDON, 21/2in. twistoff cannon barrels stamped with the V & P makers at breech end, signed locks, engraved trigger guard, flat-sided walnut butts, 81/2in. overall.
A NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET, 59in. overall. £30-50
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A 6-SHOT OPEN FRAME BAR HAMMER TRANSITION PERCUSSION REVOLVER,4in. octagonal barrel, scroll engraved frame, two piece chequered wood grips. £50-70
14 A PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL. £10-15
15 PARTS OF A PERCUSSION PISTOL. £5-10
Lot16 12 A PERCUSSION BOXLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL SIGNED LATUFFIERE OF LICHFIELD, 3 l/2in. twist off barrel, (cock missing), name engraved on locks, wooden grip with silver wire inlay, brass butt cap, 9 1/2in. overall. £50-70
13 A SIX SHOT 54 BORE ADAMS PATENT DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY WILKINSON & SON 27 PALL MALL LONDON, serial no: 8177, 61/4in. sighted and signed blued barrel, frame engraved with scrollwork retaining much original finish stamped 'Adams Patent 506788 & J. Brazier', cylinder and butt cap colour hardened, chequered grip, in its makers mahogany case, with full accessories.
See Colour Illustration £500-700
16 A CASED PAIR OF 54 BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED FOREST ,OXFORD, with lOin. signed browned twist octagonal sighted barrels, scroll engraved breeches and tangs, scroll engraved bar locks with safety-catches, figured walnut halfstocks, chequered butts, scroll engraved trigger guards with pineapple finials, silver fore-end tips, set triggers, silver escutcheons, horn tipped wooden (replaced) ramrods, 16in. overall, in their lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories.
See Illustration £700-900 17 A DOUBLE BARRELLED OVER AND UNDER TURNOVER PERCUSSION BOXLOCK PISTOL BY COLLINS OF LONDON, ll/2in. twist-offbarrels, scroll engraved signed locks retaining traces of colour, dolphin hammer, concealed trigger, sliding top safety catch, chequered butt with white metal oval escutcheon, 6 1 I 4in. overall.
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20 A PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY M . J. CHAUMONT OF LIEGE,
28in. octagonal rifled blacked barrel with three leaf sights, stepped lock engraved with rose and scrollwork, signed 'M. J. Chaumont FBT A LIEGE' in gold, half stocked, grip deeply carved with acanthus leaf flowing into a carved deer's head, cheekpiece, metal butt plate, metal ramrod, set trigger, 45in. overall.
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21 A NORTH AFRICAN PERCUSSION CARBINE. £10-15 22 A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION MUSKET. £10-15 23 ALEX HENRY .577 PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE, 20in. octagonal sighted two groove rifled barrel, bar lock engraved with a crocodile and tiger, dog safety, half pistol grip stock, horn fore-end tip, engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, gold shield escutcheon, steel engraved butt cap, 46in. overall. See Illustration £500-700
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25 A 6-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER, serial no: 60, folding trigger, frame retaining some finish, wooden grips. £50-70 26 A CASED PAIR OF ROTARYUNDERLEVER PINFIRE TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED C. GOLDEN CHEAPSIDE BRADFORD, with llin. signed and numbered 1 & 2 browned twist octagonal seven grooved rifled barrels (no. 1 54 bore and No. 2 44 bore), two leaf sights up to 100 yards, fine scroll bar locks retaining traces of colour, safety-catches, numbered 1 & 2 scroll engraved trigger guards no. 2, retaining most original finish, set triggers, shield escutcheons, grips and fore-ends carved with leaf work, scroll engraved butt-caps, 18in. overall, in a burr walnut blue lined and fitted case with accessories, Step hen Grant label.
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28 STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD ., single leather gun case with compartment for 31in. barrels. £80-120 29 A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE. £10-15 30 WESTLEY RI CHARDS DOUBLE LEATHER CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, compartments for 30in. barrels, containing its oil bottle. £100-150 31 THE WILKINSON SWORD COMPANY LIMITED LEATHER PISTOL CASE, with straps, (missing interior). £60-80 32 A DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER TWO TIER MOTOR CASE, with brass corners, compartments for 30in. barrels, relined . £150-250
See Illustration £600-800 27 T. NEWTON MANCHESTER 13 BORE ROTARY UNDER LEVER PINFIRE, 30in. damascus barrels, back action locks, hammers and action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 1/ 2in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate. £200-300
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33 A PEWTER DRINKING FLASK, engraved with a fowling scene. £30-40 34 A LEATHER 16 BORE CARTRIDGE BELT; and three sets of snap caps (2 x 12, 1 X 16) . £20-30 35 A CANVAS AND LEATHER GAME BAG. £15-20 36 MORTIMER & SON DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartments for 30in. barrels. £80-120 37 A WEBLEY & SCOTT 'JUNIOR' .177 AIR PISTOL, serial no: }15894, with ribbed metal grips. £30-40 38 ORIGINAL .177 AIR RIFLE MOD 66. £20-30 39 A LEATHER SNIPE CARRIER. £20-30 40 THE SWIFT TRAINING RIFLE, series 82734. £80-120
41 WEBLEY SERVICE AIR RIFLE MARK 11, with interchangeable .177 and .22 barrels. £150-250 42 SIX VARIOUS .22/.177 WEBLEY AIR RIFLES. (6) £10-15 43 177 B.S.A. IMPROVED MODEL D AIR RIFLE, retailed by Wilkinson Ltd., (generally rusted); together with a .177 Heepel Mod VIII air rifle, and another. (3). £40-60 44 A BRADY VINYL SINGLE GUN CASE. £20-30 45 A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, compartment for 29in. barrels, relined. £50-70 46 A COGSWELL & HARRISON VIOLIN LEATHER GUN CASE, compartment for 30in. barrels. £30-40 47 WILLIAM EVANS BRASS CORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, compartment for 30in. barrels, with various accessories. £100-140 48 W. W. GREENER SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, compartment for 30in. barrels, with .410 cleaning rod and mops, and oil bottle. £50-70 49 A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with compartment for 32in. barrels. £30-50 50 A SINGLE CANVAS CASE, (new) . £5-10 51 A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, with Charles Hellis label. £10-15 52 A CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE. £20-30
53 A NEW LEATHER BRADY SINGLE GUN CASE, with compartments for two sets of 30in. barrels. £250,350 54 A FINE LEATHER LEG-0' -MUTTON CASE FOR A DOUBLE BARRELLED 450 BORE RIFLE. £150-200 55 A WEBLEY SERVICE .22 AIR RIFLE MARK 11, retaining most of its original finish, with paperwork. £200-250 56 B.S.A ..177 'BREAKDOWN' AIR RIFLE, with paperwork, serial no: B44448. £10-15 57 A DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, compartments for 28in. barrels. £80-120 58 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE FOR RIFLE CARTRIDGES. £80-120 59 THREE LEATHER LEG-0' -MUTTON CASES (3). £80-120 60 A GOOD LEATHER LEG-0'MUTTON CASE, with leather shoulder strap and key, chamois leather lining. £100-150 61 A LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE; and a James MacNaughton single canvas gun case (2). £40-60 62 A POWDER HORN WITH BRASS TIP, together with a copper powder flask (Sykes), (2) . £10-15 63 ALBINI BRAENDLIN BREECH LOADING RIFLE, circa 1868. £30-40
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('---R-IF_L_E_S_A_N_D _P_IS_T_O_L_s_ ___,) N.B. The following lots 67 to 94 inclusive will require the buyer to produce a relevant British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealers Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged. 67 B.S.A ..270 WIN 'MAJESTIC' BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 8E459, mounted with a Karl Kahles telescopic sight. £80-120 68 A SINGLE BARRELLED 12 BORE BAKEL, serial no: H12723. £2-5 69 A NAZI 9MM P38 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no: 5801, Sin. barrel sold with certificate of proof, Nazi inspector's stamps, ribbed brown bakelite grips. £100-150 70 .44 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK CARBINE, 19in. sighted round barrel, sold with certificate of proof, frame stamped 'R' retaining the saddle ring, 13in. stock with metal butt plate. £100-150 71
A WEBLEY .450/455 'MARK IV' REVOLVER, serial no: 175422, 6in. black powder proof barrel, standard specifications, birdshead butt with lanyard ring. £30-50 72
.22 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY KRIEGESKORTE OF GERMANY, serial no: 23418, missing magazine. £5-10 73 A 1413 SUPER MATCH .22 LR TARGET RIFLE BY J. G. ANSCHUTZ, serial no: 07534. £80-120 74 A .22 LR BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE BY VOSTOC, serial no: H265. £30-50
75 B.S.A ..22 LR LEFT HANDED MARTINI-INTERNATIONAL TARGET RIFLE, serial no: FH0448H. £80-120 76 B.S.A..22 LR LEFT HANDED MARTINI-INTERNATIONAL TARGET RIFLE, serial no: FG2489H. £80-120 77 B.S.A. MARK IV LEFT HANDED LIGHTWEIGHT .22LR MARTINIINTERNATIONAL TARGET RIFLE, serial no: FH0083. £80-120 78 CARL WALTHER .22 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 62009. £10-15 79 CARL WALTHER .22 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 66189. £20-30 80 CARL WALTHER .22 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 60978. £20-30 81 B.S.A ..22 LR MARTINI INTERNATIONAL TARGET RIFLE, serial no: FG2492H. £80-120 82 P14 .762 BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no: CRA264305, Bishop target stock. £80-120 83 S.M.L.E ..303 BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 14962, with sling. £80-120 84 ANSCHUTZ MOD 54 MATCH .22 LR BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 04953. £30-50 85 ANSCHUTZ MOD 525 .22 LR SEMIAUTOMATIC TARGET RIFLE, serial no: 1379706, with moderator and ten boxes of 50 cartridges. £30-40 86 .22 B.S.A. SUPERS PORT FIVE L.R. WITH MODERATOR, serial no: 12525. £30-50 87 .243w BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY PARKER-HALE, serial no: Q367M. £150-200
88 A 7 X 64 STEYR-MANNLICHER 'LUXUS' SPORTING BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 89115, 20in. nitro barrel, set-trigger, full stocked, pistolgrip and cheekpiece, fore-end and grip carved with oak leaves, sling-swivels, receiver mounted with a Habicht 6 telescopic sight, 141/ 4in. stock, in its box with paperwork and 40 cartridges. The rifle appears to be unused. £500-700 89 SQUIRES BINGHAM .22 LR SEMIAUTO RIFLE, serial no: A354236, with scope and moderator, and 400 .22 LR cartridges; and a cleaning kit. £20-30 90 A .22 CONTINENTAL GARDEN GUN, no visible serial number. £5-10 91 UBERTI 44/40 CALIBRE REPLICA OF A WINCHESTER MOD 73 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 18293, one of one thousand, 24in. octagonal nitro (Spanish proof marks) barrel, frame engraved with a deer and a wild cat, signed 'INC C ORIZIO 1975', the rifle remains in unused condition.
See Illustration £800-1200 92 A 9MM PARABELLUM LUGER, serial no: 355, D.W.M. 1917, 4in. nitro barrel, re-blued frame, chequered wooden grips. £200-300
STOCKS, ACTIONS AND FORE-ENDS N.B. The following lots 95 to 123 inclusive will require the buyer to produce a Registered Firearms Dealers Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged . 95 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JAMES PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 7748, scroll engraved back action, 14 3/ 4in. well-figured replacement stock, in a leather case. £500-700
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96 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN BY C. J. SMITH KING WILLIAM STREET LONDON, no visible number, back action engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 1 I 4in. figured stock. £40-60 97 S.M.L.E. 1866-74 RIFLE, serial no: F99809; a carbine, no visible number, and another, no visible number, in poor condition (3). £30-50 98 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN BY WOOD, serial no: 512. 99 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN BY BOSS & CO., serial no: 3311, back action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock including 1/2in. black ebonite extension, manufactured in 1887. £100-200 100 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN BY BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES STREET LONDON, serial no: 2607, back action locks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour and finish, percussion fences, dolphin hammers, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including metal butt plate. £200-300 101 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY ARMSTRONG & CO. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, border engraved action, 14 1/ 2in. figured stock. £100-150 102 TWO BELGIAN FOLDING .410 HAMMER GUNS, serial no: 221 and no visible number. £5-10
103 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN BY P. WEBLEY & SON, serial no: 8361. £5-10 104 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A MORTIMER & SON 86 GEORGE ST. EDINBURGH 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7402, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 1/ 2in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates. £100-150 105 A .22 CONTACT SAFTIKILLER PISTOL BY W. W. GREENER, serial no: 1428. £5-10 106 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR BY HENRY ATKIN, serial no: 852 (from Purdey's), locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock. £400-600 107 WINCHESTER 'MODEL 50' 29 GAUGE SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, serial no: 144896, magazine has not been modified . THIS GUN WILL ONLY BE RELEASED TO AN R.F.D. HOLDER £20-30 108 REMINGTON WINGMASTER 'MODEL 870' 12 BORE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no: 435012V, cracked stock, magazine has not been modified . THIS GUN WILL ONLY BE RELEASED TO AN R.F.D. HOLDER. £5-10 109 CRESCENT DAVIES .419 SINGLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMER PISTOL, serial no: 2334. £10-15 110 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY FRED ROBERTS OF LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM, serial no: 5022, scroll engraved action, 14 1/ 2in. stock. £10-15
111 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY PATON & SON, serial no: 15784. £5-10 112 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE HAMMER GUN BY MIDLAND GUN COMPANY, serial no: 13818; together with a 12 bore hammergun by G . E. Lewis, serial no: 10288, and a 12 bore hammergun made in Liege, serial no: 18808 (3). £50-70 113 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 28 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY ARMY & NAVY, serial no: 45,941, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with tear drops. £100-150 114 THE STOCKS AND ACTIONS OF TWO HAMMER GUNS, serial nos: 20840 and 5501; and the stock, action and fore-end only of a single barrelled Belgian .410, serial no: 6001, (3). £5-10 115 Spare Lot. 116 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMER GUN BY STEPHEN GRANT, serial no: 4579, scroll engraved back action, 14in. wellfigured stock (cracked at hand). £80-120 117 A BOLT ACTION SINGLE BARRELLED 12 BORE, German made, serial no: 8885. £10-15 118 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN BY MORTIMER, no visible number, scroll engraved back action, 14in. stock. £20-30
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119 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE/.410 DRILLING BY GUST WILL, SCHWERIN, serial no: 10348, plain action, 14 pistol grip stock. £50-70 120 ENFIELD CARBINE, (barrel cut), serial no: 69; a single barrel bolt action .410, serial no: 722520, a 9mm garden gun, no number, and a Belgian .410, no number, (4). £5-10 121 A BELGIAN .380 CALIBRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER PISTOL, serial no: 642, 61 / 2in. rifled barrels, chequered rounded butt. £5-10
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N .B. The following lots 124 to 236 inclusive will r equire the buyer to produce a relevant British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealers Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged. 124 W . B. BARRATT BURTON-ONTRENT12BOREROTARY UNDER LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 3802, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, bar locks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, large trigger guard engraved with pointers and rabbits retaining some original finish, 141 / 2in. well figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 7lb. 8oz. £300-500 125 BOSS & CO. 16 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 2046, 28in. nitro barrels by T. Wild, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/4 choke, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/ 4in. figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a new leather case with accessories. £600-800
126 WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, serial no: 3503, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke in both, plain action, 14 3 I 4in. figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 10oz. £100-150 127 FRED T. BAKER 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 2783, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1l 2in. chambers, bored true cyl in both, scroll engraved back action, 15in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 7lb. £100-150 128 WILLIAM SOPER OF 22 FRIAR ST. READING 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible number, 30in. damascus barrels, (sold with proof exemption), quadruple bite, push button sliding fore-end, fine scrollwork engraved bar locks, percussion fences, 14 1 I 4in. pistol grip well-figured stock, with horn butt plate, weight 6lb. 9oz. £300-500
129 THOMASJACKSON,EDWARDS STREET 16 BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 2294, 29 3l4in. black powder only damascus barrels by J. T. Langley, Luton, (bore dimensions marginal), 2 1l2in. chambers bored approx. improved cyl and 112 choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, weight 6lb. lloz., 14 11 4in. wellfigured stock with metal butt plate. £80-120 130 W. P. JONES 12 BORE 3IN. MAGNUM TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 14075, 30in. nitro barrels by Holloway & Naughton, 3in. chambers, bored full choke in both, bar locks partially engraved with scrollwork re-coloured , clipped fences, 14112in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb . 8oz. £300-500
131 T. H. PAULI, MUNSTER, 16 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 742, 26 3 I 4in. nitro barrels, name and address engraved in gold, two gold lines at breech, rebounding back action carved with oak leaves and game scenes, percussion fences, 13 3 I 4in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock with cheeck piece and 1 I 4in. ebonite extension, weight 5lb. 8oz.
See Illustration £800-1200 132 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 16 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 70701, 28 1/ 4in. nitro barrel, 2 1 l2in. chamber, 1I 4 choke, back action border engraved, 14 1l2in stock. £100-150 133 WILLIAMS & POWELL 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no:
5968, 27in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 112in. chambers, true cyl in both, bar locks engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 1l 4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £400-600 134 W. H. WAKEFIELD & CO. BIRMINGHAM 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 104403, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 314 choke, partially engraved bar locks, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £30-50 135 J. PATSTONE, 25 HIGH STREET SOUTHAMPTON20BORE (CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE) MAG 3IN. ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2300, 27in. nitro barrels, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 112 choke in both, rebounding back actions engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour, 141/2in. well-figured pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and metal butt plate, weight 7lb. 10oz.
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J. PURDEY 12 BORE THUMB BRAKE HAMMER GUN, serial no: 8282, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/2 choke, back action locks engraved with scrollwork (recoloured), 141/2in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £800-1200 137 THOMAS TURNER 16 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 419S, 28in. black powder proof only damascus barrels, (bore measurements marginal), 2 1/ 2in. chambers, border engraved lightweight back action, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, 4in. fore-end, weight Sib. 1Soz. £300-SOO
138 COOPER & GOODMAN LONDON 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 431, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, bar locks engraved with fine scrollwork and game scenes retaining traces of original colour, 14in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 7lb. 1oz.
See Illustration £300-SOO 139
A BELGIAN MADE DOUBLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER .410 HAMMER GUN, serial no: 3S2S, 28 1/2in. black powder only barrels, stamped with the Eley mark 81 at breech, 2in. chambers, back action locks retaining most original colour, 13 1/ 2in. pistol-grip stock with metal butt plate, (it is reputed that this gun came from the Eley Collection, the stock is stamped 93 / 1129).
See Illustration £200-300
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140 A SANDERS 20 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1330, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/ 4 choke, partially engraved back action, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight Sib. 12oz. £60-80 141 CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE '2 3/4' TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 13190, 29 3/ 4in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 3/ 4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/ 4 choke in both, locks engraved with scrollwork, clipped fences, 1S1 / 2in. figured pistol grip stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 7lb . Soz. £2S0-3SO
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142 W. R. PAPE 14 BORE 'BEST QUALITY' TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 2811, 30in. damascus black powder barrels, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour, percussion fences, 14 1l2in. well-figured stock with steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 4oz.
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145 BROWNING C2 OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 40334574, 27 1l2in. nitro barrels, 2 31 4in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with pheasants and partridge, 15in. figured stock including 1in. black ebonite extension, weight 7lb. £1500-2000 146 A BROWNING GOLD CLASSIC NO. 134 OF FIVE HUNDRED 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: P33GC134, 26 1l2in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 114 choke, left side of action engraved with pheasants and a dog in gold, surrounded by scrollwork signed M. Bodson, the other with a portrait of Browning, two partridge and a dog, in gold, signed by J. M. Debrus, 14 1l 2in. highly figured stock, weight 5lb . 12oz. This gun is in unused condition. £4000-6000 147 LUIGI FRANCHI 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4103805, 27in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx . 114 and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1l 2in. pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £300-400
148 ANTONIO ZOLI 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER & UNDER BOXLOCK WITH SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 191339, 291 12in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, border engraved action, 14 3 I 4in. pistol grip stock, including 3 I 4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. This gun is in unused condition £250-350 150 P. BERETTA 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER 686 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: E20105B, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. 1I 4 and 314 choke, locks engraved with scrollwork, 14 112in. well-figured stock including 1l2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb., in its makers cardboard box, with paperwork. £400-600 THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS ARE A PAIR BUT ARE BEING SOLD SEPARATELY. 151 BROWNING A3 OVER AND UNDER 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8H3PY 15545, 27 1l 2in. nitro barrel, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 314 choke, action engraved with grouse and pheasants, signed J. Recule, 141l2in. well figured pistol-grip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. £800-1200 152 BROWNING A3 OVER AND UNDER 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8HEPY 15546, 27 112in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, action engraved with grouse and pheasants, signed F. Marechal, 14112in. well-figured pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. £800-1200 153 P. BERETTA 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER MODEL 680 TRAP GUN, serial no: C56241B, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 314in. chambers, bored approx.l/4 and 112 choke, border engraved action, 14in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £300-400
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156 W. RI CHARDS PRESTON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR 'TRY GUN', serial no: 9052, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, border engraved action retaining some original colour, well-figured movable stock, with key, weight 7lb. £600-900 157 C. JEFFERY & SONS OF DORCHESTER12BOREBOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 19363, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1l 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, scroll engraved action retaining virtually all original colour, 14 1I 4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £200-300 158 PIONEER ELBAR 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: FSC32504, 271 12in. nitro barrels, 2 3 I 4in. chambers, bored approx improved cyl and 114 choke, game scenes engraved action, 14 3l4in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £30-40 159 CHARLES OSBORNE 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible number, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, action partially engraved, 14 31 4in. stock, in a case, weight 6lb. 9oz. £80-120 160 A GERMAN/AUSTRIAN 16 BORE/ .410 DRILLING NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 18923, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored 112 and 314 choke, scalloped action carved with leafwork and game scenes, clipped fences, side safety, 14 1 I 4in. pistol grip stock including 1in. black ebonite extension, cheekpiece, hinged butt trap engraved with a boar, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-500
161 WILKINSON & SON 12 BORE PUSH FORWARD LEVER BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 7639, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/2 choke, scroll engraved action, bright finish, 14 1/ 4in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 7lb. 3oz. £80-120 162 WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 13388, 30in. nitro Whitworth Patent fluid compressed steel barrels, (single lump), 2 1/ 2in chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with tight scrollwork, chequered panels, 141 / 2in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., (comes with a photocopy of the stock book confirming that the gun was completed on 27th February 1880). £300-500 163 HARRODS LTD. 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 27,362, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 3/4 choke, partially engraved action, 14in. stock. £30-40 164 WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 97266, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/4 choke, border engraved action, 14 3/ 4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300 165 SAM EBRALL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5911, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. bored approx. tru cyl in both, (single lump), partially engraved action, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £30-50 166 A SINGLE BARRELLED 12 BORE, made in U.S.S.R., serial no: H12723. £5-10
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168 THREE BOXES OF .410 CARTRIDGES; and a quantity of others. £5-10 169 FIVE BOXES OF ELEY N0.716B CARTRIDGES; three boxes of 12 bore cartridges, and another box of various. £10-15 170 A .410 & 20 CLEANING ROD; AND 75 .410 Eley cartridges. £5-10
171 TWO BOXES OF 25 ELEY 5 SHOT 10 GAUGE PAPER CARTRIDGES,length of case 2 5/8in. £40-60
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173 GRAYLAG (SPANISH) 10 BORE 3IN. BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 360300, 32in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored full choke in both, scroll engraved action retaining all colour, 15in. pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber extension, weight 9lb. beavertail fore-end. £200-300 174 GEOFFREY WILSON OF SKIPTON SINGLE BARRELLED 8 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 283, 38in. nitro steel barrel, 3 1/2in. chamber, rebounding back action engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, 14in. figured stock including 3/ 4in. rubber recoil pad, weight lllb., in a canvas case with cleaning accessories; and a leather gun belt and thirty 8 bore no.4 paper cartridges.
See Colour Illustration £800-1200
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175 FREDERICK T. BAKER 10 BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7852, 27in. chopper lump nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine tight scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, removable disk strikers, bottom plate bearing F. T. Baker trade mark, 15 1/ 2in. replacement well figured stock, weight 8lb. lloz., in a leather case with canvas outer.
See Colour Illustration £2000-2500 176 W. & C. SCOTT & SON 'PATENT BLOCK SAFETY HAMMERLESS' 10 BORE 'THE EXCELLENTIA' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 42128, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 7 /8in. chambers, bored approx. 1/ 2 and full choke, locks engraved with ducks in flight, geese and herons surrounded by oak leaves, patent crystal indicators retaining most original colour, 141/2in. well figured semi-pistol grip stock, including 1 1 I 4in. black ebonite extension, weight 8lb. 7oz.
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178 CHARLES HELLIS & SON, 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1489, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 3 I 4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/ 4 and full choke, blacked action engraved with scrollwork, sideplates, 141/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-200 179 WILLIAM CASHMORE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9638, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £250-350
180 K. D. RADCLIFFE LTD.
COLCHESTER 12 BORE 2IN. BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4525, 27in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/ 2 choke in both, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, 13in. figured stock including 3/4 rubber recoil pad, width 5lb. 8oz., in a canvas case.
See Colour Illustration £500-700 181 E. J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE 'UTILITY MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3289, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/ 2 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining traces of colour, beaded fences, 15in. well figured stock, weight 6lb . 6oz., in a Churchill canvas case. £1200-1500 182 G. BATE12BOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5447, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3 I 4in chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, partially engraved action retaining all original colour, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. This gun has seen very little use.
185 J. H. MOUNTSTEPHEN, TORQUAY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1345, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers bored approx. improved cyl and 1 I 4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £200-250 186 P. WEBLEY & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 63316, 28 l/2in. nitro barrels by Linsley Bros., 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and 3/4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, removable disc strikers, 14 1/ 4in. semi-pistol grip figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz., (right ejector needs regulating) . £250-350 187 ARMSTRONG & CO. NEWCASTLEUPON-TYNE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41230, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1 I 4 and full choke, action profusely engraved with bold foliate scrollwork, 13 3/ 4in. highly figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb . 8oz. £600-800
See Colour Illustration £600-800 183 A PAIR OF WILLIAM POWELL & SON 35 CARR'S LANE BIRMINGHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 12149/50, 29in, nitro barrels, actions engraved with fine scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, chequered panels, 15in. highly figured stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their makers double leather case with brass corners, and various accessories . The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were made in 1909.
See Colour Illustration £2500-3500 184 CHARLES LANCASTER 'COLONIAL' QUALITY 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8424, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, plain action, 14 1/2in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a case. £300-500
THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS WERE MADE AS A PAIR. 188 WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13700, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, action engraved with tight scrollwork and game scenes, chequered panels, 15in. pistol grip wellfigured stock including 1in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. (replaced fore-end wood). £400-600 189 WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14455, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15in. pistol grip well-figured stock including 1in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £400-600
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190 G. E. LEWIS 32 & 33 LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMINGHAM 12 BORE 'THE GUN OF THE PERIOD' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10045, 28in. nitro barrels with'wide filed rib, silver sight, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/ 4 choke, action engraved with tight scrollwork and game scenes, 15in. highly figured stock, including lin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz. £500-700 191 F. T. BAKER 88 FLEET ST. & 21 COCKS PUR ST. LONDON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7464, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, action partially engraved with fine scroll work retaining some original colour and finish, 141/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. £800-1200 192 T. WILD 17 & 18 WHITTALL ST. BIRMINGHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16796, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/ 2 and full choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork and game scenes including a pointer, two partridge and two pheasants, retaining most original colour, 14 1/ 4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz.
See Colour Illustration £1200-1600 193 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 21543, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock including 11 I 4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300 194 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 28473, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1 / 2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £250-350
195 W. LEECH & SON CHELMSFORD A PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 468617, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 314 choke, scroll engraved actions, no. 2 retaining some original colour, 14 3l4in. wellfigured stocks including 11 I 4in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 10oz., in their makers double leather case with accessories. £1500-2000 196 GEORGE GIBBS LTD. 37 BALDWIN STREET BRISTOL A PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: B7646l7, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, actions engraved with fine scrollwork retaining much original colour, 15in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their makers double leather case with accessories. See Colour Illustration £4000-6000 197 E. M. REILLY & CO. 277 OXFORD STREET LONDON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 33,256, 27in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1 I 4 choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. wellfigured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £400-600
198 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 95,246, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 314 choke, border engraved action, 14in. figured stock, including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300 199 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR MODEL 700, serial no: 124,775, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, scroll engraved action, 141 12in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz . £300-500 200 Spare Lot.
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203 C. SCHMIDT & FABERMANN SUHL 16 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 19865,29 1l2in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scalloped action with clipped fences, partially engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much colour, manual safety, horn trigger guard, 14 1 l2in. pistol grip well figured stock with cheekpiece, weight 5lb. 13oz. £250-350 204 A CHAMBERLAIN, MILFORD STREET SALISBURY 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 97035, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 112 choke, border engraved action, 14 112in. figured stock, weight 5lb. lloz. £600-800 205 W. COX & SON, HIGH STREET SOUTHAMPTON16BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5725, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, 14 112in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £250-350 206 GRAY & CO. UNION STREET INVERNESS 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 46158, 28in. nitro barrels, (bore measurements marginal), 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, border engraved action, 14 1l2in. stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 5lbs. 12oz. (We recommend that the gun be re-jointed before use). £200-300
207 COG SWELL AND HARRISON 16 BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 47,657, 27 1l 2in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1l2in. stock, weight 6lb. 3oz. £400-600 208 C. W. ANDREWS .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5462, 27in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, border engraved back actions, 14 1 I 4in. stock, weight 4lb. 6oz.
See Illustration £200-300 209 JOHN WILKES 79 BEAK ST. REGENT STREET LONDON 28 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 13719, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke in both, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, 12 1l 2in. stock, weight4lb . 9oz. This gun has had little use.
See Colour Illustration £500-700 210 ARMY & NAVY 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 45864, 28in. nitro barrels, (pitted), 2 1l 2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 314 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 1l4in. well-figured stock with tear drops, weight 5lb. 10oz. £250-350 211
COGSWELL & HARRISON 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 44003, 27 1l2in. nitro barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 in. cast-on figured stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a canvas case. £250-350
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HOLLAND AND HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12 BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 27A50I1, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, locks and actions engraved with bold acanthus finish,retaining much original colour hand detachable locks, gold cocking indicators, 14 314in. wellfigured stocks, including 1in. Silvers pad, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a double leather case. *Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1913
See Fron t Cover Illustration 214 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16580, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored true cyl and 1 I 4 choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork, 15in. well-figured left handed stock, including 1l 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather case. £4000-6000 215
LAURONA 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 140927, 271 l 2in. nitro barrels, 2 3l4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 314 choke, partially engraved action retaining most colour, 14 112in. cracked stock, in a Gunmark canvas case. £40-60 216 F. FEESLEY 12 BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 1177, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 112in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14 112in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-400
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217 CHARLES OSBORNE 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 20643, 29 3l 4in. nitro sleeved barrels, 21 l2in. chambers, bored 114 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork and game scenes, 15 1l 2in. well-figured stock, including 1 1l2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lloz. £300-400 THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS WERE MADE AS A PAIR BUT ARE BEING SOLD SEPARATELY. 218 LANG & HUSSEY LTD. 12 BORE 'IMPERIAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10812, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx.112 & 314 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 15in. well-figured cast-on replacement stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £800-1200 219 LANG & HUSSEY LTD.12 BORE 'IMPERIAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10813, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 314 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 15in. well-figured cast-on replacement stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £800-1200 220 HUSSEY LTD. BRASS BOUND OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, for the above two guns. £80-120 221 WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6352, 30in. nitro barrels (pitted), 2 1l2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, removable disc strikers, 15in. wellfigured stock (re-stocked), weight 6lb. 10oz. £800-1200
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222 HENRY ATKIN 12 BORE THE REILLY MODEL' SIDE LOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2823, 28in . chopper lump nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 3/ 4in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in an oak and leather case.
See Colour Illustration £2500-3000 223 AYA 12 BORE NO . 1 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 167181, 28in. nitro chopper lump barrels, 2 3/ 4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/ 4 and 1/ 2 choke, scroll engraved action retaining all colour, 15in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a brass cornered leather case. £600-800
224 STEPHEN GRANT 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8137, 29in. nitro barrels, (below recommended wall thickness), 21/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, locks cast for full cross-over, flu ted fences, 13 1/ 2in. highly figured cross-over stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather case with accessories. £800-1200 225 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR EJECTOR SIDELOCK, serial no: 47,687, 271 / 2in. nitro barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with best rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, Southgate ejectors, 14 3/ 4in. well figured stock including 3 I 4 black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £1500-2000
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226 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE SELF-OPENING 'MODEL PE-LUXE' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41,164, 28in. nitro chopper lump barrels, 2 3/ 4in. chambers, bored approx.1 / 4 and 1/ 2 choke, locks and action profusely carved with leaf work, gold cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 151/4in. highly figured stock including 3/ 4in. leather recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its makers leather case with canvas outer and accessories. £20000-25000 ****** Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1992 and todays new price would be £36,000 + V.A.T. The gun has had very little use. ******
Top Lot91 Bottom Lot 232 227 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17036, 27in. nitro barrels by another, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/ 4 and 1/ 2 choke, scroll engraved action, 14 3/ 4in. well figured stock including 3/ 4 black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a leather case with accessories . £800-1200 228 JOSEPH LANG & SON A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 13,813/4, 28in. nitro barrels, (new by the makers in 1980), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . improved cyl and full choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 14 1/ 2in. highly figured stocks, weight 6lb. 10oz., in their double leather motor case with accessories .
See Illustration £6000-8000 229 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16,333, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and action engraved with bold foliate scroll, gold cocking indicators, 15in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather Gallyon & Son case with accessories.
230 CHARLESLANCASTER12BORE BACK ACTION ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7929, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/ 2in. chambers, bored improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, polished action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in an oak case with accessories . £1500-2000 231 LAURONA-ERBAR 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 120755, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3 I 4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining all colour, hand detachable locks, 14 1/ 2in. stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 5oz. £250-350 232 JOSEPH CURRY OF 24 WHITTALL ST. BIRMINGHAM 12 BORE LIGHTWEIGHT 'SIDELOCK EJECTOR', serial no: 1834, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, round bodied action engraved with game scenes, fences carved with vine leaves, 141 / 2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb.
See Illustration £2500-3000
See Colour Illustration £2500-3500
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233 BOZARD & CO. 33 NEW BOND STREET LONDON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8559, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored improved cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, bottom plate signed 'Bozard's Simplissimus Ejector', 141/2in. figured stock, weight 12oz. £800-1200 234 JOSEPH HARKOM & SON, 30 GEORGE STREET EDINBURGH A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 2292 and 2302, 291/2in. nitro blacked damascus barrels, (no. 2 below recommended wall thickness), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 1/ 2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollowrk retaining traces of colour, gold cocking indicators, 15in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz. In their double leather case.
See Colour Illustration £3000-5000
END OF SALE
OPEN INDIVIDUAL EXPORT LICENCE (Dealer to Dealer) In the past it has taken up to two months to ship guns to the EEC it now should take no more than 2 weeks. Just fax or send us a copy of the import consent document which is obtained from the authorities in the Member State of destination. This licence applies to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, The Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands (Holland), Portugal, Spain, Sweden. For further information please telephone Nicholas Holt.
PRICES REALISED ANTIQUE AND MODERN GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 20th NOVEMBER 1995
LOT No.HAMMER
1 3 4 6 7 10 12 13 14 20 21 22 23 29 32 33 35 36 37 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
38.00 30.00 45.00 160 .00 150.00 220.00 1500.00 280 .00 70.00 260.00 240 .00 420 .00 500.00 400.00 50 .00 32.00 1300.00 190.00 300.00 400.00 520 .00 85.00 220 .00 1000.00 220 .00 12 .00 100.00 160.00 48.00 75.00 60.00 42.00 200.00 40.00 60.00 48.00
LOT No.HAMMER
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 81A 81B 81D 81E 81F 81G 81H 81J 81K 81L 81M 81N 81P 81Q 81R
52.00 24.00 26.00 32.00 65.00 160.00 42.00 150.00 45.00 140.00 300 .00 190 .00 48 .00 28.00 38.00 20 .00 50.00 90.00 42.00 24 .00 70 .00 65.00 32 .00 200 .00 70 .00 200 .00 28 .00 340.00 340.00 95.00 100 .00 50.00 42 .00 24 .00 36.00 10.00
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LOT No.HAMMER
815 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92
93 94 95 104 107 108 108A 108D 108H 108J 108K 109 110 111 112 113 114 116 117 118 119 121 122 123
10 .00 20.00 3200.00 55.00 18.00 90 .00 130.00 52.00 150 .00 2.00 2.00 40.00 16.00 450 .00 20.00 160.00 30.00 100 .00 80 .00 75 .00 2.00 220.00 30 .00 32 .00 400 .00 52 .00 26.00 550.00 700.00 18.00 45.00 12.00 80.00 20.00 2.00 500.00
LOT No.HAMMER
124 125 126 127 128 129 131 132 133 134 136 138 140 140A 140C 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 153 155 156 157 158 159 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169
LOT No.HAMMER
320.00 220.00 160 .00 480.00 300.00 200.00 70.00 600.00 380.00 1100.00 800 .00 150.00 52.00 160 .00 600 .00 48 .00 650.00 30.00 60.00 300.00 200.00 70.00 50.00 1000.00 130 .00 650.00 360.00 400 .00 900 .00 550 .00 900.00 380.00 450.00 700 .00 520.00 1600.00 220.00
171 173A 173B 174 175 176 177 178 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209
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800 .00 300 .00 1200 .00 600 .00 1500 .00 200 .00 300.00 1650 .00 850 .00 1400.00 2000 .00 400.00 3600.00 1800 .00 4200.00 1100.00 340 .00 320 .00 80 .00 1300 .00 260.00 1800 .00 65 .00 600.00 1200.00 1500.00 60.00 5000.00 1300.00 1900.00 37000 .00 1800 .00 6800.00 1500.00 1300 .00 4000 .00
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BOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
COMMISSION BIDDING FORM I instruct George Kidner, Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers, to bid on my behalf for the following lots up to the amounts indicated. I understand that lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible, taking into account reserves and other bidders. I also understand that George Kidner takes no responsibility for failure to execute any bids for any reason. Sale .......................................................................... .
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BOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS Definitions
Conditions concerning Vendors
1.
17. Goods delivered to the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be for sale by auction unless contrary instructions are given at the lime or in advance.
"The Auctioneers" means Holt & Kidner, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns; "The Auctioneer" means the representative of Holt & Kidner, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns conducting the sale; "The hammer price" means the price at which any lot is knocked down to a buyer; "Deliberate forgery" means an imitation made with the intention to deceive as to authorship , origin, age or source , which is not so described in the catalogue and wh ich has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the cata logue .
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 comb ine with any other lot all lots offered for sale. 4. All lots are offered subject to any reserve prices imposed by the vendor. 5. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of catalogues, the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein. · 6. ..Lots shall be held to be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer. 7.
Legal title shall not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with the premium has been paid in full.
Conditions concerning Buyers 6. A buyer's premium of 17.6% (inclusive of VAT) will be added to the hammer price of all lots sold. 9. Buyers will be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and if required , a deposit immediately after the fall of the hammer.
18. All goods will be insured by the Auctioneers whilst in their custody or in the premises unless written instructions to the contrary are received . The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price to the goods or in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale the auction value as estimated by the Auctioneers. The premium for insurance cover shall be £1.00 (+VAT) per £100. The minimum charge will be £1.00 (+VAT} per lot. 19. The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for accidental damage or loss unless directly caused by the negligence of their staff. 20. The vendor authorises the Auctioneers to deduct commission and any other proper expenses from the hammer price. He/she also accepts the Auctioneer's right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser. 21. The Auctioneers shall have the rig ht 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 £50(+ VAT} per illustrated lot may be made towards the recovery of photographic expenses. 22. All lots wi ll be sold at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received. Any reserve figure placed upon a or 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 sale. 24. The vendor indemnifies the Auctioneers against any claim relating to goods sold on his behalf.
10. Commission bids will be executed free of charge but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sale . Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing .
25. A vendor who enters for a sale goods wh ich 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.
11 . The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and description of each lot.
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.
12. No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in full for it and for any other lots purchased . All purchases must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense within two working days following the sale . A charge of £1 .00 (+VAT) per lot per day will be made on purchases not removed within this period. 13. Should the purchaser fai l to pay for and remove any lot within seven days following the sale , the Auctioneers shall have the right to re-sell the lot at auction or by private treaty without giving notice to the buyer. Any liability to the buyer shall be limited to the hammer price originally paid.
Forgeries 27. Should any lot prove to be a deliberate forgery the Auctioneers upon receipt of written notice of this fact within one year of the sale shall rescind the sale or repurchase the lot for an amount equal to the hammer price plus premium (inclusive of VAT) provided that: (a) the lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale; (b) written proof of the forgery accompanies The lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in the light of the catalogue description the lot is a deliberate forgery ;
14. Interest calculated at 2% above the Base rate prevailing at National Westminster Bank Plc shall be payable as we ll as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two working days following the sale.
(c) The general opinion of scholars and experts at the time of the sale would have indicated that the lot was a deliberate forgery; or,
15. Third party cheques will not be accepted in payment.
(d) scientific processes in existence at the time of the sale wo uld have established that the lot was a deliberate forgery.
16. By making a bid , prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these Conditions.
The benefit of this Condition is not assignable.