BOLT & I{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 22nd February 1999 at 2.00pm
BOLT & I{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date Monday, 22nd February 1999 at 2.00pm
On View in London at Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London on Wednesday, 17th February 1999, 12 noon to 8.00pm A Pass for entry must be obtained in advance, please telephone: 0171 385 9558 for details.
On View in Pennington Friday, 19th February 1999- 2.00pm to 4.30pm Saturday 20th February 1999- 9.30am to 4.30pm and Morning of Sale (until 1pm)
Enquiries Nicholas Holt Administrator: Louise Blakebrough
Cover Illustrations: Front: Lot 153 Back: Lot 244
Inside Front: Lot 245 Inside Back: Lot 151
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Partners: Nicholas Holt George Kidner Dorothy Quartly
HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
A Pair of 12 bore self-opening "Royal" Sidelock Ejectors by Holland & Holland, made in 1992 Sold for £37,000
FORTHCOMING SALES Fine Modern and Antique Guns and Related Items: Monday, 28th June 1999 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 25th May 1999 Militaria and Edged Weapons Fishing Tackle and Related Items: Wednesday, 21st April1999 at 11.00am Closing Date for Entries: 29th March 1999 Modern and Antique Guns and Related Items: Wednesday, 21st April1999 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 29th March 1999 The Old School· The Square· Pennington · Lymington ·Hampshire· S041 8GN Telephone 01590 679626 · Fax 01590 675167 London Office: 5 Rickett Street · West Brompton · London · SW6 lRU Telephone 0171 385 9558 · Fax 0171 386 5969 Norfolk Office: The Old Vicarage· East Winch· Nr. Kings Lynn ·Norfolk· PE32 lNQ Telephone 01553 840966 · Fax 01553 840616
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MILITARY ARTEFACTS
We are now accepting items for our Sale of
MILITARIA AND EDGED WEAPONS FISHING TACKLE AND RELATED ITEMS to be held on Wednesday, 21st April 1999 at ll.OOam at The Old School, The Square, Pennington The Sale will include: Swords, Armour, Military Books and Pictures, Orders & Medals, Cap Badges, Uniforms & Helmets Closing Date for Entries: 29th March 1999 For a Free Valuation please Telephone 0171 385 9558
Collection can be arranged
FINE MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 22nd February 1999 Sale Commences at 2.00pm
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1. A MILITARY FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, 9in. round barrel, lock stamped with Tower & G.R.
Crown, replaced cock, fully stocked with brass tip, captive ramrod, brass mounts. £250-350 2. A FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED WALLS, 2in. turn-off
barrel, London proof marks, frame engraved with flags and trophies, slab walnut butt inlaid with silver wire, concealed trigger; together with a Birmingham made percussion pocket pistol. (2) £200-300 3. A PAIR OF BRASS FRAMED ALBANIAN MIQUELET FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, lOin. barrel,
bulbous butt, 18in. overall. £200-300 4. A CASED PAIR OF OFFICERS FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS SIGNED J.HARDING, 9in. signed
"J.Harding, Boro London" browned round barrels, top tang engraved with flags and trophies, stepped signed locks with sliding safety's, fully stocked, pineapple finials, trigger guards engraved with flags and trophies retaining much original finish, wooden ramrods with horn tips, in their mahogany case with various accessories. (See Illustration) £2500-3500 5. A MID 18TH CENTURY FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED SEDAN, barrel shortened,
frizzen missing, fine engraved brass mounts, fully stocked, spurred butt cap. £150-250
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9. A FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE,
34in. round sighted barrel stamped "T.K." for Thomas Ketland, London proof marks, plain stepped lock, fully stocked (large part of fore-end replaced), brass mounts, replaced wooden ramrod. £300-500 10. A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK COACHING MUSKET, 36in. round
brass barrel stamped London, breech plug stamped H . Hook, plain stepped lock, roller frizzen, half stocked, wooden ramrod. £700-900
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16. J.V. NEEDHAM 12 BORE SIDELEVER BAR-IN-WOOD PINFIRE, serial no:
4355, 30in. barrel signed "Needhams Patent" in gold, generally in poor condition. £50-70
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20. A PAIR OF BELGIAN MADE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS, 9in.
brown twist octagonal sighted barrels, stamped underneath with Liege proof marks, scroll engraved back actions, well figured walnut half stocks, chequered grips, bulbous butts with trap door, engraved spurred trigger guards, set triggers, 16in. overall, in an oak case with various accessories. £500-700 22. A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED ACIER FONDU, lOin. signed
in gold "Acier Fondu" octagonal rifled barrels, stamped no: 1 & 2 on breech plugs, scroll engraved locks signed in gold with owners initials D.V., figured walnut half-stocks with fluted butts, set triggers, spurred engraved trigger guards (16in. overall), in original mahogany fitted case, brass escutcheon on lid signed "D.V.", various accessories. (See Illu stration page 6) £1800-2200
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Lot 22 23. A CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL TARGET PISTOLS, 9in. octagonal damascus flared at the muzzle barrels signed in gold "Damas Anglais", underneath at breech signed Brosa, plain barlocks, walnut half stocks, chequered grips, ovoid butt cap, set trigger, 16in. overall, in their fitted oak red cloth lined case with all accessories. £1600-2000
(L.._ P_E_R_c_u_s_s_Io _N _ M _ u_ sK _E _ T_s_ -") 29. A 16 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY JONATHAN JONES & SON (LONDON), 30in. brown twist barrels, breech plug stamped London in gold, Birmingham proof marks, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, hinged cap retaining arms secured by flat springs and rollers, one replaced hammer, large bow trigger guard, figured walnut half stock, silver tip fore-end, wooden replaced ramrod. £600-800 30. J.PRATT 12 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 369, 32in. damascus barrels, London proof, bar action, well figured walnut half stock, in its canvas case. £300-400
31. T.BLAND & SON 14 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 31in. brown twist barrels, Birmingham proof marks, signed barlocks engraved with scrollwork, new nipples, figured walnut half stock, iron mounts. £300-500 32. .577 PERCUSSION 3 BAND MILITARY RIFLE, 39in. browned round barrel with ramp sliding sights, cock stamped Crown V.R. 1856 Tower, fully stocked with brass mounts, steel ramrod. £500-700 33.
16 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED SAMUEL NOCK, 31in. two stage brown twist signed barrel, octagonal breech, walnut half stock, barlock engraved with scrollwork, wooden ramrod with worm, (replaced hammer). £60-80 34. A GERMAN APPROX..22 PERCUSSION SALOON RIFLE, 30in. browned octagonal sighted barrel with 8~in. from muzzle insert for percussion cap, top tang and lock engraved with flower work, two triggers, indented trigger guard, figured walnut half stock with large carved metal butt cap, cheek piece, chequered grip, sling swivels. (See Illustration) £800-1200
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AN UNUSUAL 28 BORE AUSTRIAN PERCUSSION (CONVERTED FROM WHEEL-LOCK) TARGET RIFLE, 34in. stamped octagonal blued sighted barrel, border engraved flat lock, moulded walnut full stock with horn tip, indented brass trigger guard, set trigger (at fault), cheek piece with brass inlay, sliding patch-box with brass mounts, horn tipped ramrod. (See Illustration) £800-1200 36. A RUSSIAN 1848 PERCUSSION 3 BAND MILITARY MUSKET, 43in. barrel, 3 brass barrel bands, fully stocked, brass mounts all stamped 1848, brass butt cap stamped with two headed Eagle, steel ramrod. £300-500 37. A PAIR OF 12 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SHOTGUNS BY WILLIAM MOORE & CO GUNMAKERS TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT, serial nos: 1387/ 8, 31in. black powder (London re-proof 1985) damascus signed barrels, partially engraved signed bar locks, pineapple finial, trigger guards engraved with pointers, well figured half stocks with leather cheek pieces and metal butt caps, no provision for ramrods, weight 7lb., in their double two tier leather case. £3000-3500 38. 14 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED WILKES, LEEDS & BRADFORD, 30in. brown twist barrels, Birmingham proof marks, barlocks, half stocked, wooden ramrod. £80-120
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44. A LARGE JAMES DIXON LEATHER SHOT POUCH, with initials "E.s"; together with a leather belt sword holder. (2) £20-30
45. JAMES DIXON & SONS NICKEL TOPPED LEATHER BOUND POWDER FLASK; together with a leather shot flask and a W. Bartram powder horn. (3) £30-50 46. A BRASS CORNERED DOUBLE LEATHER GUNCASE, relined. £100-150 47. A GOOD LEATHER LEG-0'MUTTON CASE. £80-120 48. A BRASS BOUND OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, with compartment for 31in. barrels. £150-250 49.
A MAHOGANY PERCUSSION GUNCASE WITH E.M. REILLY LABEL, missing part of its interior. £60-80 50. A SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER HAMMER GUN CASE, with brass monnts and compartment for 31in. barrels. £150-250 51. E.M.REILLY & CO LEATHER ROOK RIFLE CASE; together with a canvas guncase (2). £40-60
52. JOSEPH LANG & SON LTD BRASS CORNERED DOUBLE OAK & LEATHER GUNCASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £150-250 53. W. RICHARDS 20 BORE PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG, with canvas belt. £50-70 54. A NICKEL PLATED 12 BORE RELOADING TOOL. £20-30 55.
A 250 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH BRASS CORNERS. £100-150 56. A WILLIAM EVANS BRASS CHAMBER BRUSH WITH HORN HANDLE, a William Evans screwdriver with horn handle; plus three other horn handled tools. (5) £20-30 57. A BRASS W. BARTRAM 12 BORE RELOADING TOOL, a leather pouch containing various mops, seven tin oil bottles, a brass Sykes shot and powder measure, plus other associated accessories. (Qty) £30-50
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A QUICK LOADING FIRE PROOF SYKES PATENT LEATHER BOUND POWDER FLASK; together with a Hawksley nickel plated top powder flask. (2) £30-50 59.
THREE BRASS POWDER FLASKS, various sizes; together with a leather shot flask. (4) £20-30 60. SEVEN VARIOUS SIZED POWDER MEASURES WITH HORN HANDLES. (7) £20-30 61. A COLLECTION OF HAMMERS, two pistol wooden ramrods with brass tips, a brass rifle bore light, plus other associated accessories. (Qty) £25-35 62. A RARE CIRCULAR JAMES DIXON & SONS 4 DIAL NICKEL GAME COUNTER, for rabbits, pheasants, hares and partridges. (See Colour Illustration) £200-300 63. A RARE ASPREYS CARTRIDGE PLACE FINDER, missing two numbers. (See Colour Illustration) £250-350 64. TWO HORN SPARE STRIKER BOTTLES. (See Colour Illustration) £10-20 65. A FINE NICKEL PLATED ROUND W.W. GREENER OIL BOTTLE; together with a nickel plated round oil bottle. (See Colour Illustration) £35-45 66. THREE 12 BORE NICKEL FRAMED CARTRIDGE EXTRACTORS, with claws; together with one brass 8 bore extractor with claw. (4) (See Colour Illustration) £100-150 67. A .577 BRASS BULLET MOULD; together with a bore light. (2) £50-70
68. A NINE CARAT GOLD BUTT MARKER, hallmarked Chester 1930, with leather pouch containing eight ivory peg finders.
(See Colour Illustration) £300-500 69. A DEACTIVATED B.S.A. 303 MILITARY RIFLE, serial no: 24734. £30-50 70. A GOOD H & C WESTON OF BRIGHTON LEATHER LEG-0'MUTTON GUN CASE, with new handle. £50-70 71. HOLLAND & HOLLAND GOOD DOUBLE OAK & LEATHER GUNCASE, with brass corners, compartments for 26in. barrels. £200-300 72.
A LEATHER LEG-0'-MUTTON CASE WITH A DAN FRASER LABEL. £10-15 73. A BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY GUNCASE, relined interior. £80-120 74. A LEATHER LEG-0'-MUTTON GUNCASE; together with a canvas and leather guncase, with a Boss & Co label. (2) £30-50 75. A GOOD LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE WITH LEATHER CORNERS, Webley & Scott label, compartment for 28in. barrels: £80-120 76. A JAMES DIXON BRASS TIPPED CHAMBER BRUSH with wooden handle; together with a G. & J.W. Hawksley 12 Bore Cartridge Extractor. (2)
£30-50 77. 204 14 BORE ELEY PINFIRE CASES. £50-70 78. EIGHT BACK ACTION HAMMER LOCKS MOUNTED ON GREEN BAIZE; together with a similar lot. (2) £20-30
79. TWO UNOPENED BOXES OF 100 ELEY 14B PINFIRE CARTRIDGE CASES. £50-70 80. DIXON & SIMPSONS PATENT CARTRIDGE POWDER AND SHOT LOADING MACHINES WITH HOPPERS, plus a large quantity of trays. £250-350 81. A BRASS CORNERED SINGLE OAK & LEATHER HAMMER GUNCASE, with various accessories. £100-150 82. TWO BOXES OF 100 NO. 10 ELEY CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGE CASES. £30-50 83. SAMUEL COLT PRESENTS "PRESENTATION PERCUSSION COLT FIREARMS" Wadsworth Atheneum Hartford, "Arms & Armour" by Frederick Wilkinson; together with another seven similar books. £10-15 84. "EXPERTS OF GUNS & SHOOTING" BY G.T. TEASDALE-BUCKELL. £20-30 85. "GUN COLLECTING" BY GEOFFREY BOOTHROYD; ''The Diary of Colonel Peter Hawker 1802-1853" Vols 1 & 2, "Pigeon Shooting" by R.Arnold, "Craddock on Shotguns" (5) £20-30 86. PRINT OF BLACKCOCK IN FLIGHT BY ARCHIBALD THORBURN. £20-30
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93. A .22 WEBLEY TEMPEST AIR PISTOL, with pellets in its box. £20-30 94. A CASED WALKING STICK AIR CANE, with pump, key and bullet mould, case in poor condition. £150-200 95. .177 GEM AIR RIFLE, nickel plated frame. £50-70
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96. A BROWNING MODIFIED AIRSTAR 200 ELECTRIC AIR RIFLE, with charger, in its original cardboard box, as new condition. £300-400 97. .177 MARK 1 COX'S PATENT "THE BRITANNIA" AIR RIFLE, circa 1907, serial no: 1426, made only for R. Ramsbottom (Manchester). £300-500
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108. A GERMAN 16 BORE X 9MM ROTARY UNDERLEVER SIDE SAFETY BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no: 261240, 26:Xin. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, 14%!in. pistol grip stock including Xin. ebonite extension; together with 40 empty 9mm brass cartridge cases. £200-300 109. .303 LEE SPEED BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY THOMAS BLAND, serial no: 10273. £60-80
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N. B. The following lots 115 to End of Sale inclusive will require the buyer to produce a British Shotgun Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealers Licence before these weapons may be released. Export can be arranged. 115. THREE BOXES OF 25 ALL METAL N0.7 BELGIAN 24 BORE CARTRIDGES. £10-15 116. A COLLECTION OF PAPER CARTRIDGES CONSISTING OF TWO 4 GAUGE ELEY CARTRIDGES, two single ball Manton special from Calcutta 12 Bore cartridges, one solid ball Eley 8 bore cartridge, plus various others. (Qty) £15-20
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122. DICKSON & SON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 31in. nitro damascus barrels, 2:Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14%!in. figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 7lb. 3oz. £400-600
123. MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 95589, 30in. nitro barrels, 2:Xin. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, back action, 14%!in. semi pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., cracked and repaired fore-end wood. £50-70 124. 12 BORE ALLPORT TOPLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 8241, 28in. steel sleeved barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. %! and :X choke, 15in. figured stock. £250-350 125. WILLIAM MOORE & GRAY 12 BORE TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2773, (No 2 of a pair), 32in. nitro damascus barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. %! and :X choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £250-350 126. P.T. WATSON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 22373, 28in. black powder only barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes, one hammer badly replaced, 15in. figured stock including Xin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 11oz. £80-120 127. MIDLAND GUN COMPANY, 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 28122, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, plain bar action, 14%!in. pistol grip stock. £50-70 128. W.R. PAPE 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 4369, 30in. damascus barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes, 14Xin. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £400-600
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129. COGSWELL & HARRISON 10 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1626, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored true cyl in both, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14%!in. well figured stock with metal butt cap, weight 8lb., in a William Rochester Pape canvas case. £600-800 130. A SMITH & TOWNSEND 12 BORE CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 26:Xin. black powder only damascus barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, a second set of barrels by Alfred Smith which are out of proof, rebounding back action locks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14%!in. well figured stock with heel and toe plates. £100-150 132.
ALEX THOMSON & SON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no: 1108, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2%!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, rebounding back action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14%!in. well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. lOoz. (See Illustration page 10) £400-600
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138. P.BERETTA MODEL S686 SPECIAL 12 BORE OVER & UNDER, serial no: C50210B, 26%!in. nitro barrel, 14in. pistol grip stock. £150-250 139. LAURONA 12 BORE SINGLE AND DOUBLE TRIGGER OVER & UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 229929, 28in. nitro barrels, multi choke, scroll engraved silver action, 15in. pistol grip stock. £80-120
140. BERETTA 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR MODEL 682L DELUXE, serial no: E99783B, 28in. nitro barrels, multi choke with 3 spare plugs, 2%in. chambers, action engraved with flying woodcock, 14%in. figured semi pistol grip stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz., in its plastic case. £600-800 141. GARDONE 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 43029, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and !!! choke, game engraved action, 13%in. semi pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £50-70
142. VERNEY-CANON 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER & UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 343126, 26in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and improved cyl, silver action engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £80-120 143. KROMSON 12 BORE OVER & UNDER SKEET, serial no: 168465, 28in. nitro barrels, bored approx. improved cyl in both, adjustable stock with spacers. £40-60
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144. 12 BORE MERKEL 205E OVER AND UNDER DOUBLE TRIGGER AUTO SAFE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 93546, 28in. steel barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. %and full choke, 15in. figured stock. £1500-2000 145. CHIAVARI 12 BORE MODEL 801 SINGLE TRIGGER OVER & UNDER EJECTOR TRAP GUN, 27in. nitro barrels, blacked action, 14!!1in. semi pistol grip stock. £50-70
146. BROWNING B1 TRAP 2 SINGLE TRIGGER 12 BORE OVER & UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: S93RR64555, 30in. nitro barrels, wide rib, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, silver action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in . well figured pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight Slb. Browning have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 197S. £S00-1200 147. BROWNING B1 TRAP 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 559S2S75, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, silver action engraved with rose and scroll, 14 ~in. well figured pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight Slb. £S00-1200 148. BROWNING B1 TRAP 2 SINGLE TRIGGER 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: S93RR64552, 30in. nitro barrels, wide rib, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, silver action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in. well figured pistol grip stock, including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight Slb. Browning have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 197S. £S00-1200 149. PIGEON GRADE 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER TRAP OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR BY BROWNING, serial no: 27636S70, 30in. nitro barrels, wide rib, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, silver action engraved with pigeons in flight, carved acorn leaves on fences, 14Y.in. well figured pistol grip stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. £S00-1200 150. BROWNING B1 TRAP OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 64169S77, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and Y. choke, silver action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14~in. well figured pistol grip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. £S00-1200
151. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE "OVUNDO" OVER AND UNDER DETACHABLE DROP LOCK SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17932, 2Sin. nitro proof barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, locks and action profusely engraved with bold acanthus leafwork retaining traces of original colour and finish, fully selective single trigger, 14Y.in. well figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its original leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was ordered in 1923 and delivered in 1925.
(See Inside Back Cover Illustration) £6000-SOOO 152. MERKEL MODEL 203E SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 90971, completed in July 1977, 2Sin. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork, hand detachable locks, 14in. well figured semi pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £1000-1500 153. The Property of the late Richard Wilkinson Esq A FINE OGDEN SMITH & HUSSEY LTD 12 BORE 'IMPERIAL' OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial number 1050, 26in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, gold washed double triggers, gold cocking indicators, 14~in. highly figured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. Soz.
(See Front Cover Illustration) £7000-9000 Richard Wilkinson was the British Open Sporting Champion in 1957, and the English International Clay Shot Team Manager for eight years. In 1957 his son Paul won the British Junior Sporting Championship on the same day that his father became the British Champion. This father and son combination has never been repeated.
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160. A 12 BORE RESTRICTED MAGAZINE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN BY MOSSBERG, serial no: H556091; together with a 12 Bore restricted magazine pump action shotgun by Remington, serial no: V1429SOV. (2) £50-70 161. G.E. LEWIS & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no: 16119, 32in. nitro barrel, 3in. chambers, lock and action engraved with flying ducks retaining much original colour hardening, 14Y.in. figured stock, weight 7lb. 5oz.
(See Illustration page 13) £500-700
STOCK, ACTION & FORE-END 168. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 10 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER FLOATING LOCKS HAMMERGUN BY JAMES PURDEY & SONS, serial no: 10505, rebounding back action locks engraved with rose and scrollwork, percussion fences, 15 ~in. well figured stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, push button fore-end.
(See Illustration) £S00-1200 169. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR BY CHARLES HELLIS, serial no: 1076, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 14~in. well figured stock including 1Y.in. wooden extension. £250-350 170. THE STOCK ACTION AND FO REEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY J. LANG & SONS, serial no: 3464, barlocks, one hammer badly repaired, 14~in. figured stock. £60-SO
171. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY E. J. CHURCHILL, serial no: 17720, model KE, border engraved action retaining some original colour, 14Xin. figured stock including ~in . wooden extension. £250-350 172. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY BOURNE & SON, serial no: 4823, bar action engraved with scrollwork and game scen es, 14Xin. figured stock with metal butt plate. £50-70 173. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY M. LOUGHLAN OF YOUGHAL, serial no: 4241, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14~in. figured stock. £80-120 174. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JOHN DICKSON & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7420, scalloped action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 15in. figured stock, in its makers leather case. (See Illustration) £300-500 175. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY T. STENSBY, serial no: K1533, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original ccilour and finish, 14Y.in. well figured stock, in its leather case. £500-700 176. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN BY CHARLES FLETCHER, serial no: 1702, rebounding sidelocks engraved with vine leaves and grapes, 14~in. well-figured stock (cracked at hand). (See Illustration page 10) £150-200
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182. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE "THE PRODIGY" BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 2919, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, partially engraved action, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its canvas case. £80-120 183. CHARLESLANCASTER12BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial n o: 7611, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels (pitted), bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, 14Xin. stock. £50-70 184. THOMAS TURNER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 2626, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, plain locks retaining some colour, 13~. stock, weight 6lb. lloz., (front trigger replaced) £60-80 185. B.S.A. 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 6088, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and %choke, 14Xin. stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £60-80 186. W.J. JEFFREY & CO 12 BORE 3IN. BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 28901, 32in. nitro barrels, 3in . chambers, bored approx. ~ and extra full choke, action partially en graved retaining traces of colour, 14%in. well figured semi pistol grip stock including %in. wooden extension, weight 8lb. 10oz., wide filed top rib, Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1927. £500-700
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193. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: T10969, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. %choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork, 13%in. well figured Monte Carlo stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £500-700 194. CHURCHILL GUNMAKERS 12 BORE 'THE REGAL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8089, 25in. nitro b arrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening and finish, 14 ~in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its makers leather case with various accessories. (See Colour Illustration) £1800-2200 195. MERKEL12BOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 95645, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full, colour hardened action, 14~in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £100-150 196. B.S.A. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial n o: 13777, 28in. nitro ch opperlump barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, plain action, 14~in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £60-80 197. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE "XXV" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4735, 25in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, plain action with makers n ame, crown motif on bottom plate, 15 ~in. figured stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas Brad y case. £300-500 198. CHARLES LANCASTER 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8137, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, bored approx. cyl and ~ choke, plain action, 1 5 ~in. stock including lJ.~in. extension. £200-300
199. W.W. GREENER FINE LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE TRIGGER 12 BORE GRADE FH70 EJECTOR WITH MANUAL SIDE SAFETY, serial no: 67552, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in chambers, bored approx. !4 and Y. choke, scalloped action engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, carved fences retaining some original colour hardening, 15in. highly figured semi pistol grip stock including 1 ~in . wooden extension, weight 6lb., in its makers leather case, this gun is reputed to have been made for Leyton Greener.
(See Colour Illustration) £2500-3000
200. W.J.JEFFREY & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 20188, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. !4 and Y. choke, scalloped ac tion engraved with bold scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 ~in. well figured stock including Xin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz.
(See Colour Illustration) £600-800 201. A SABEL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 103731, 27in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, colour hardened action, 15 ~in. stock including an inch rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz. £80-120
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202. WATSON BROS (LONDON) 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 32179, 30in . nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. !4 and full choke, partially engraved action, retaining much colour (possibly re-coloured), 15in. highly figured semi pistol grip replacement stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £500-700 203. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE 702 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 126830, 26in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 15 ~in. figured stock including 1in. wooden and 1in. rubber extensions, weight 6lb. 9oz. £600-800
204. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE 700 MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 137862, 25in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, raised Churchill style rib, action engraved with scrollwork retaining virtually all original colour hardening, 14Y.in. figured stock including Y.in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700 205. PLAYFAIR 12 BORE THUMB BRAKE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 60490, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, action with sideplates engraved with fine scrollwork, 15in. well figured stock, including Y.in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 10oz. £200-300 206. C.S. ROSSEN & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2841, 28in. nitro barrels (bore measurement marginal), 2~in. chambers, bored approx imp cyl and ~ choke, scalloped action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14~in. well figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. £250-350 207. E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 416, 27in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15in. well figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz. £250-350 208. WILLIAM HENRY MONK 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: H12854, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true and Y. choke, scroll engraved action, carved arcaded fences, scalloped chequered panels, 15in. well figured stock including ~in . wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its canvas and leather case with various accessories. £800-1200
209. A.WARD-THOMPSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, scalloped action engraved with game scenes and scrollwork, retaining some original colour hardening, 14~in. well figured diamond grip stock, weight 6lb. 9oz.
(See Illustration page 13) £500-700 210. SIMSON FROM SUHL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 522044, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, partially engraved action with some colour hardening, 14~in. stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. £40-60 211.
E.J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE CROWN XXV BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5625, 25in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £400-600 212. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55414, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, scroll engraved action, 16%1in. figured stock including a 2in. wooden and rubber extension, weight 7lb. £250-350 213. H.E.POLLARD & CO 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7090, 28in. nitro replacement barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 15Y.in. highly figured stock including 1Xin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz.
(See Colour Illustration) £600-800 214. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE GOLD NAME DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9425, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, plain scalloped action with makers name in gold, detachable locks with hinged bottom plate, 15in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a Cogswell & Harrison leather case with various accessories. £800-1200
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215. ALFRED DAVIS FROM J.BLANCH & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3050, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15~in. well figured full cross-over stock (right shoulder left eye), weight 6lb. 8oz. £800-1200 216. MORTIMER & SON OF EDINBURGH LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8002, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour and finish, 14~in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in its canvas case.
(See Colour Illustration) £800-1200 217. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE "THE AVANT TOUT" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 29864, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~choke, partially engraved action retaining traces of colour, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz., in a leather lego'-mutton case. £300-500 218. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 24153, 28in. sleeved barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-250 219. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE MODEL 702 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 128448, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700 220. H.ADKIN & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1926, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers canvas case. £500-700
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223. W. GRIFFITHS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2120, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and %choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, carved percussion fences, chequered panels, 14%in. well figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-SOO
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231. DICKSON & SON 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 13011, 27in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock, weight Sib. 4oz.
(See Illustration) £400-600 232. W.W.GREENER 24 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, with manual side safety, serial no: 34238, 27in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx . Y. and %choke, polished action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 4lb. 8oz., in its makers blue lined leather case.
(See Illustration) ES00-700
233. CHARLES BOSWELL 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18044, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action retaining traces of original colour, 15!4in. well figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. lloz . £1500-2000 234. A.N. FOX 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 301777, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.in. semi pistol grip stock including ~in. rubber recoil pad. £80-120
235. ARTHUR HOWELL & CO 28 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7604, 26in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action retaining much original colour hardening, 14in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 13oz.
(See Illustration page 15) £400-600 236. W.R.LEESON 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1248, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14'Xin. wellfigured stock including 'Xin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a Cogswell & Harrison leather case. £1800-2200
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237. JOHN POWELL (GUNMAKER) 20 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 32457, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (Spanish made), 2'Xin. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, locks and action engraved with game scenes and fine rose and scrollwork, hand detachable locks (Spanish made), 15~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 1oz. £3500-4000 238. E.J.CHURCHILL 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1797, 25in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, action engraved with scrollwork, 14'Xin. well figured stock including a 1Y.in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 5oz. £800-1200
239. WILLIAM EVANS 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14980, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y.! choke, 15in. well figured replacement stock, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, gold inscription on rib "Especially made for the ruler of Swat and Dependencies", weight Slb. lloz., in its original makers leather case with accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1927.
(See Colour Illustration) £6000-8000
(c____PAI-RS_ ) 244. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS- A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 7952/3, 29in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx X and Y.! choke, locks and actions engraved with fine game scenes consisting of ducks and partridge surrounded by fine scrollwork, retaining some original colour hardening and finish, carved fluted fences, 14Y.!in. highly figured semi pistol grip stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their original double oak and leather makers case with various accessories and canvas outer. The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed for Lancelot Gibbs on the 24th September 1913. (See Back Cover Illustration) £8000-12000 245. BOSS & CO -A PAIR OF 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 4807/8, 29in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour hardening and finish, rolled edged trigger guards, 14Y.in. highly figured stocks (No 1 replaced), weight 6lb. lOoz., in their double makers oak and leather case with canvas outer. The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed for J.E. Gibbs Esq in 1900. (See Inside Front Cover Illustration) £10000-15000
246. JAMES PURDEY & SON- A PAIR OF 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUNS, serial nos: 9368/9, 29in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, true cyl in all four tubes, rebounding back action floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork, 14Y.!in. well figured stocks including Y.in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a Charles Lancaster double oak and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1874 with 29in. damascus barrels. (See Illustration) £5000-7000 247. A PAIR OF FINE 14 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUNS BY THOMAS JACKSON & SON OF WIGMORE STREET LONDON, serial no: 2526/7, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, back action locks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour hardening, percussion fences, top tang profusely engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.!in. highly figured stocks with chequered engraved metal butt caps, weight 6lbs 3oz. (See Colour Illustration) £1200-1600
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250. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 19133, 28in. new nitro barrels by the maker, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx Y. and Y.! choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, clipped fences, 16in. well figured pistol grip stock including lin. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 2oz., Purdey's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1907 as a pigeon gun and subsequently rebarrelled by them in 1959. £4000-6000
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A FINE JOHN DICKSON OF EDINBURGH LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 6692, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y.! choke, action engraved with bold acanthus leafwork, 14Y.!in. well figured stock, weight 6lb., in its leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed as a single trigger on 15th January 1917, with 29in. barrels. (See Colour Illustration) £4000-6000 252.
JOSEPH LANG 12 BORE SIDELOCK "VENA CONTRACTA" EJECTOR, serial no: 8568, with two sets of barrels, 30in nitro vena contracta barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, second set by Westley Richards, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14Y.!in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz., in its oak and leather case with various accessories. "Vena Contracta" was patented by Mr H .F. Philips (who worked for Cogswell & Harrison) in 1893. The patent read "The barrels of shotguns are made of diminishing diameter from cartridge chamber to the muzzle". In practice, the "Vena Contracta" was a 20 bore with an enlarged breech to take 12 bore cartridges. £3500-4500 253. HENRY ATKIN 12 BORE "THE RALEIGH MODEL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2527, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining much original colour hardening, 15in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather case, the makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in July 1922. (See Colour Illustration) £3000-5000
254. J. BLANCH & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9520, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (Spanish made), name and address in gold on rib, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with a late 18th Century game shooting scene, carved acorn fences, name in gold on locks, 14Y.in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £500-700 255. 12 BORE BRNO SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1-010320 79, 28in. steel barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, 14 ~in. stock. £80-120 256. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE BADMINTON SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial number 32447, 28in. chopper lump barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 15in. well figured stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its makers leather case with various accessories. (See Illustration) £1500-2000 257. JOHN DICKSON & SONS 12 BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 5837, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15 ~in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its original makers oak and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 28th July 1906 with 29in. barrels and 15~in. stock. (See Colour Illustration) £2500-3000
259. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 12 BORE MODEL 12/20 ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17331, No 1 of a pair, 28in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved and ~ cylinder, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour hardening, 14 ~in . well figured stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. Soz., in its original makers leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1938 as a best sidelock self opening 28in. (See Colour Illustration) £1200-1600 260. P.ARRIZABALAGA FOR J.ROBERTS &SONLONDON12BOREHAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13158, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action partially engraved with colour hardening, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz. £400-600 261. JAMES MACNAUGHTON 12 BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 2035, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. (See Colour Illustration) £2500-3000 262. TRULOCK & HARRIS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11975, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx improved cyl in both, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, 16Y.in. figured replacement stock, weight 7lb. £800-1200
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263. ALEX HENRY & CO 12 BORE BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8533, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with game scenes consisting of ducks in flight and grouse surrounded by fine scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 15in. well figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lloz., in its makers brass cornered leather case. (See Illustration) £3000-4000 264. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 5531, 29Xin. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with bold acanthus retaining traces of original colour, 14Y.in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers original canvas and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 25th July 1903 with 29Y.in. damascus barrels. £3000-3500 265. BOSS & CO 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4300, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in. well figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension (wooden insert by cheek), weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather case. £3500-4000 266. W.C.CARSWELL 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING LIVE PIGEON I WILDFOWLING SIDELOCK EJECTOR (12/20 Lancaster Action), serial no: 35205, 30in. nitro barrels with wide filed rib, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 15in. well figured pistol grip stock including lY.in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 8oz., in a canvas case. (See Illustration) £1200-1600
267. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7505, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, fluted fences, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz., with leather and canvas sleeve. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in July 1889. £800-1200
268. A CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial number: 13633, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and %1 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork (worn), gold cocking indicators, 14Y.I in. highly figured stock including lin. black chrome extension, (cracked and repaired at hand), weight 6lbs 10ozs. £250-350
269. J. WOODWARD & SON 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5110, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, rounded bar arcaded fences, gold cocking indicators, polished action, 14Y.in. well figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £2800-3200
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180 182 183 184 185 187 189 190 191 192 193 195 196 197 201 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 214 215 216
HAMMER
£32 £40 £30 £45 £32 £22 £32 £12 £24 £6 £42 £18 £130 £20 £80 £22 £34 £24 £16 £55 £85 £52 £70 £360 £26 £100
LOT NO.
217 219 220 221 222 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 235 236 237 238 239 240 242 245 246 248 249 249A 250 251
HAMMER
£34 £32 £5 £100 £42 £22 £160 £16 £30 £320 £30 £30 £120 £320 £52 £400 £40 £95 £60 £100 £30 £200 £70 £30 £50 £75
LOT NO.
HAMMER
254 256 257 259 260 260A 261 262 262A 262B 263 264 265 266 268 270 271 273 274 275 280 282 283 286 287 290
£250 £3200 £22 £220 £70 £75 £18 £10 £7 £10 £8 £28 £16 £22 £9 £16 £40 £130 £20 £8 £52 £250 £34 £26 £26 £14
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LOT NO.
292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 301 302 303 304 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 314 318 320 322 323
HAMMER
£20 £34 £22 £48 £24 £24 £65 £30 £60 £45 £36 £150 £160 £200 £90 £160 £110 £280 £28 £52 £160 £300 £500 £50
LING'S COUNTRY GOODS Heath Farm • Great Massingham King's Lynn • Norfolk • PE32 2HD
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HOLT & I{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns The Old School· The Square · Pennington · Lymington · S041 8GN Telephone 01590 679626 · Fax 01590 675167
SUBSCRIPTIONS Gun Catalogues: U.K. Subscribers £24. Overseas Subscribers (Via Swiftair) £48.00
Militaria Catalogues Only: U.K. Subscribers £9. Overseas Subscribers (Via Swiftair) £17.00 Please send me all catalogues for Gun/Militaria Sales during the forthcoming year. I wish to pay by SWITCH/DELTA/VISA/ACCESS/OTHER* and authorise Holt & Kidner to debit my account
* Please specify which type of card Credit/Debit Card Number ...... .......... .. ... ........... .. ..... .. .... .. ..... .... ...... . This is the large number across the centre of the card
I enclose Cheque I Postal order for the sum of .... .. .... ..... .... .... ... ... .. .... .. . A list of results will be sent to all subscribers after the sale. Name ... ... ....... .... ....... .... .. . ........ .. .... .... ... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... .. .... . Address .. ....... .......... ............. .. ...... .... .... .. .... ..... .. ........ ....... .... ... ..... . .
A lso at:
London Office: 5 Rickett Street, West Brompton, London SW6 1RU Telephone: 0171385 9558 Fax: 0171 386 5969 Norfolk Office: The Old Vicarage, East Winch, Nr. Kings Lynn, N orfolk PE32 1NQ Telephone: 01553 840966 Fax 01553 840616 N .J. Holt • D.G. Kidner • D.A. Quartly
HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
COMMISSION BIDDING FORM I instruct Holt & Kidner, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns, to bid on my behalf for the following lots up to the amounts indicated. I understand that lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible, taking into account reserves and other bidders. I also understand that Holt & Kidner takes no responsibility for failure to execute any bids for any reason. Date ........ ........... .... ......... . ....... .. .
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Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot Number
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GENERAL INFORMATION D irections: BY ROAD BY RAIL
M27 from Southampton, then A337 from Cadnam (Junction 1) From London Waterloo to Brockenhurst (Inter-City). Branch Line from Brockenhurst to Lymington Town.
SALEROOM ONE - The Old School, Pennington Tel: 01590 679626 SALEROOM TWO- Emsworth Road, Lymington Tel: 01590 679487 REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments are available on sale d ays. PAYMENT: A Buyer 's Premium of 17.6% (inclusive of V.A.T.) is added to the hammer price of all Lots. Buyers not know n to the Auctioneers should make arrangements in advance of the sale if they wish to pay by cheque. All m ajor credit cards accepted. CATALOGUES: Please ask for details of catalogue subscriptions. VALUATIONS: Verbal estimates are given free of charge. Details of w ritten valuations are available on request.
HOLT & I{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS Definitions 1.
"The Auctioneers" means Halt & Kidner, Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns; "The Auctioneer" means the representative of Halt & 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 which has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue.
The Auction
Conditions concerning Vendors 17. Goods delivered to the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be for sale by auction unless contrary instructions are given at the time or in advance. 18. All goods will be insured by the Auctioneers whilst in their custody
or on their premises unless written evidence of alternative cover is received. The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price of the goods or, in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale, the auction value as estimated by the Auctioneers. The premium for insurance cover shall be £1.00 ( + VAT) per £100. The minimum charge wi ll 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
2.
The highest bidder shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer's decision shall be final.
any other proper expenses from the hammer price. He/she also accepts the Auctioneers' right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser.
3.
The Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to withdraw, alter or combine with any other lot all lots offered for sale.
2 1. The Auctioneers shall have the right to photograph and illustrate any
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 8.
A buyer's premium of 17.6% (inclusive of VAT) will be added to the hammer price of all lots sold.
9.
Buyers wil l be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and, if required , a deposit immediately after the fall of the hammer.
lot consigned for sale and to use such photographs at their discretion . The vendor accepts, without further consultation , that a charge of up to £50 ( + VAT) per illustrated lot may be made towards the recovery of photographic expenses. 22. All lots will be sold at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written
instructions to the contrary are received. Any reserve figure placed upon a lot shall be confidential between the vendor and the Auctioneers. In the event of a lot failing to reach its reserve, the Auctioneers 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 the 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 sale goods which are assets of a VAT registered business must disclose this fact to the Auctioneers. He/she must also provide his/her registered numbered 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 d escription 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. Al l 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 for purchases not removed within this period . 13. Should the purchaser fail 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 orig inally paid.
14. Interest calculated at 2% above the Base rate prevailing at National Westminster Bank Plc shall be payable as well as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two working days following the sale. 15. Third party c heques will not be accepted in payment. 16. By making a bid, prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these Conditions.
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; (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, (d) scientific processes in existence at the time of the sale would have established that the lot was a deliberate forgery. The b enefit of this Condition is not negotiable
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