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FOR SALE BY AUCTION SALEROOM ONE

MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 24th February 1997 at 2.00pm On View in London (By Appointment Only - Please Telephone 01590 679626) at

Duke of York's Headquarters Kings Road, London on

Wednesday 19th February 1997 12 noon to 8.00pm On View in Pennington Friday, 21st February 1997 Saturday, 22nd February 1997 Sunday, 23rd February 1997

2.00pm to 4.30pm 9.30am to l.OOpm l.30pm to 4.30pm

and Morning of Sale

Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Cover Illustrations: Front Cover: Lot 159 Back Cover: Lot 154 PARTNERS: N .J. Holt · D.G. Kidner · D.A. Quartly

HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns The Old School · The Square · Pennington · Lymington · Hampshire · 5041 8GN Telephone 01590 679626 · Fax 01590 675167

HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns The Old School · The Square · Pennington · Lymington · Hampshire · 5041 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

A Pair of 12 bore self-opening "Royal" Sidelock Ejectors by Holland & Holland, made in 1992 Sold for £37,000 Forthcoming Sales of Modern and Antique Guns and Related Items: Monday, 30th June 1997 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 27th May 1997 Monday, 27th October 1997 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 22nd September 1997

MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 24th February 1997 Sale Commences at 2.00pm

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CHARLES INGRAM 12 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE WITH A SET OF 24 CALIBRE RIFLE BARRELS, 30in. brown twist shotgun barrels and 27~in . rifled barrels, bar action signed and engraved with scrollwork, (right hammer missing top spur), cracked half stocked, part of fore-end missing, engraved butt steel plate, missing ramrod, in its makers fitted mahogany case with powder and shot flasks .

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A 12 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED SAMUEL NOCK, serial no: 8110, 31in. brown twist barrels, stepped back action locks, engraved with game scenes, maple half stocked, replaced ramrod. J £5oo-7oo 3 JOSEPH MANTON 12 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 586, 29 ~in . brown twist barrels with two gold lines, original ramrod with worm and brass tip, partially engraved bar locks, wellfigured half stock with metal butt plate (stock cracked by left lock). £250-350 ~4oo

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5 A BELGIAN MADE 6-SHOT POCKET PINFIRE REVOLVER, lo/.in. fluted cylinder retaining traces of finish, plain frame, chequered wooden bag shaped grips. £20-30 6

A DOUBLE BARRELLED CONTINENTAL PINFIRE POCKET PISTOL BY BOISSY, 3in. round rifled barrels, underlever, boxlock engraved with bold scrollwork, folding triggers, fluted wooden butt, Sin. overall. £150-250 -d: /'5'o 5 I0 6A if-.J A BIRMINGHAM MADE BOXLOCK PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL, 3in. colour hardened octagonal barrel, scroll engraved action, chequered wooden butt, 7~in . overall. ~ 5 400 £30-50

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A NORJH A~RICAN ~PHAUNCE Ml)SKET, 59mp ¥efa"fl. W D --Efoo-150 _.-I 8 A 391N. INDIAN PATTERN MILITARY FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS, 39in. sighted round barrel, Tower & Crown lock, brass mounts, steel ramrod, 55in. overall. IO £250-350 ~/)_.fa D

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A SIX-SHOT PINFIRE BELGIAN POCKET REVOLVER, together with a Birmingham pocket percussion boxlock pistol (2). l £20-30 K.

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12 A FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED TWIGG LONDON, 2 ~in . twist-off barrel, sliding safety, plain signed lock, slap walnut butt, 7in. J <"I overall. S to £150-200 1-.»Lfoo

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15 WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE LEATHER CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, compartments for 30in. barrels. i:; ;i. l £60-80 16 TWO NIKKO STIRLING TELESCOPIC SIGHTS; plus a B.S.A. telescopic sight. £10-15 lJ:lo 17 A .22 B.S.A. AIRSPORTER AIR RIFLE. £10-15 ~ 30 18 A GERMAN .22 MOD 50 'ORIGINAL' AIR RIFLE. £20-30 J.;.J.. 19 A B.S.A..22 PULL DOWN UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, serial no: T4642. £40-60 ~ ~ 6i c;; 20 A 5.5 CAL GERMAN MADE AIR RIFLE, model HW35.

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A CHINESE MADE .22 AIR RIFLE; plus another (2). £20-30

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23 A STEEL GUN CABINET FOR 6 GUNS, plus keys.

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A FRAMED GAME LICENCE DATED 1831. £20-30 25 'THE WORLDS GREAT GUNS', by Frederick Wilkinson. £20-30 ~

26 ""' JAMES WOODWARD & SONS, a good quality leather leg of mutton case, compartment for 31in. barrels, pouch on the side. · £80-120 1

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27 A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, compartment for 30in. barrels.

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LEECH & SON SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, compartment for 30in. barrels. £40-70 30 A HAND MADE SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE FOR AN OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, top carved with oak leaves, with a painted pheasant and grouse. £150-200

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31 COGSWELL & HARRISON DOUBLE LEATHER GUNCASE, with brass corners, compartment for 30in. barrels with accessories. £80-120 ~ 5o i s3

32 A PIGSKIN SIZE 100 CARTRIDGE BAG; plus two gun sleeves (3). £30-50 -j 7 D ,,2

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33 t...., A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, no interior. £10-20 34 ARMSTRONG & CO. OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £80-120 J, 35 h... :)0

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36 WATSON BROS. 250 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners, missing interior partitions.

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39 B.S.A. AIRSPORTER .22 AIR RIFLE; together with a .177 air rifle (2). £2-5 ·3 s;; 40 A .303 LIGHT SECOND WORLD WAR BREN GUN, serial no: A7820, 24in. barrel, in its original transit box with deactivation certificate. £80-120 /::.__, /OD 34- I 41 SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, compartment for 30in. barrels.

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£100-150 f;d...IOC 37 JOSEPH LANG & SON 200 SIZE CANVAS AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners and straps. See Illustration ~ i5 O £50-70 38 .177 B.S.A. AIR RIFLE. £2-4 j.._, IC!

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42 WILLIAM POWELL & SON 450 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners, handle broken, two keys and straps.

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£100-150 43 STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD. 300 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners.

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0 £80-120 ;.:__, 44 A 250 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with straps, one partition missing.

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£60-80 ~ l!?O 45 A STEEL GUN CABINET FOR FOUR GUNS, plus keys. £30-50 j. 3446 ~ A STEEL GUN CABINET FOR THREE GUNS, plus keys.l -i C'/ ) '2 '2 £20-30 ..) D :J ~ 47 AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY GLASS FRONTED GUN CABINET. £100-150 t__f~.ioo ~ 2- l 48 A LEATHER GUNCASE, with Army & Navy label. 4. 3, o £40-60 µ .

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N.B. The following lots 50 to 75 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. 50 A MAUSER 7.63MM SELF-LOADING BROOM HANDLE PISTOL, serial no: 149221, model 1896, late safety, late adjustable rear sight marked 50-1000, 34 groove walnut grips, 5Y.! in. barrel, German proof, sold with certificate of proof, in its wooden shoulder stock (holster numbered 221.) See Illustration Pa!ie 6 £5oo-7oo ;:)f-oo

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51 A 6MM RIMFIRE GALLERY PISTOL MADE IN LIEGE, 9in. octagonal barrel, engraved spurred trigger guard, fluted

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s2 .455 6-SHOT ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER, serial no: 17798, 6in. octagonal black powder barrel, frame retaining most original finish, chequered walnut grip, butt cap signed 'R.H. 1884', in its leather holster.

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£100-150 1:, S" 53 A .230 RIMFIRE W. TRANTER PATENT GALLERY PISTOL, serial no: 32724, 6in. octagonal Birmingham black powder proof barrel, blued action, chequered wooden grip, lOin. overall. £30-50

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(L~~~~R-IF_L_E_S~~~~) 57 S.M.L.E..303 BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 149!)2, with sling. £80-120 ~5'5 58 10 X 20 BOXES OF REMINGTON .243 WIN BULLETS. £10-20 59 ANSCHUTZ 'MODEL 525 CAL' .22 LONG RIFLE, serial no: 137703 with a 6.40 scope and moderator. 1 £150-200 5D .2_:i( 60 .270 FALLING BLOCK RUGER RIFLE, serial no: 132-53930. £250-350 ~ '?, 61 'N PARKER-HALE .243 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: C-08826, with scope. £300-400 ~.1 Co0 ~13 62 .22 L.R. BRNO SPORTING 581 SEMIAUTO RIFLE, serial no: 36291, with 6 x 32 scope. J. ~ <J:: r<'I, £100-150 ""~ '.) .....l VC>

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Top Lot 50 63 WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE CAL 3030 WIN RIFLE, sfrial no: 547-1635.:.. n~~o ~No ~~ 64 .22 HORNET MARTINI ACTION ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 1898. £20-30 75 4<;0 65 7 X 57 (.275) BOLT ACTION SPORTING MAUSER RIFLE, serial no: 46502, 25in. nitro barrel, retailed by Lincoln Jeffries, quick detachable mounts, Helia 27L2 telescopic sight, in a leather and canvas John Rigby case.

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Bottom Lot 52 66 A 45-90 W. C. F. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE, serial no: 124896. l5~o <23 £5oo-7oo 67 A 52 CALIBRE MARTINI ACTION RIFLE, by Westley Richards, serial no: 227, 33in. sighted black powder proof barrel, plain action, wooden stock. £10-15 ;. ;) .'2. 0 32. 68 N A .44 WINCHESTER SADDLE CARBINE, serial no: 564, pitted and reblued. £100-1so hi~ o

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69 APPROX. 130 28 BORE ELEY CARTRIDGES; plus 150 rimfire .22 Eley cartridges. ), () £10-15 0 ~5 70 J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY, .410 'Model 38B' bolt action shotgun with magazine for four cartridges, no visible serial number. j / .i ; 3 -_;; £5-10 N

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.243W BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY PARKER-HALE, serial n o: P-62592. 50-70

79 A WOODEN BOX CONTAINING EIGHTEEN UNOPENED BOXES OF 25 10 BORE 2%IN. ELEY CARTRIDGES; together with two unopened Eley 8 gauge boxes of 25, 14 loose 8 gau ge cartridges, and a box of 25 Eley Alphamic High Velocity 12 bore 3in. cartridges. . £200-300 ~ J.bo ~'.:). ) 80 A PAYNE GALWEY SIZE 100 LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, with approx. 50 12 bor~ cartridges. £30-50 !'., 5 c.:;;

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B.S.A ..22LR 1215 TARGET RIFLE, w ith sights, serial no: P71606. £30-50 .),,_ 3'6 5 3 273 'N A .22 RIMFIRE GALLERY TARGET RIFLE BY H. M. QUACKENBUSH HERKIMER-N.Y.-U.S.A., no visible serial number, retailed by Hancock, St. James, London, 18in. black powder proof round barrel with breech sliding to the right, 14in. wooden stgck. ~CL. I+ t+'5o £10-15 7 75'r; "15 £, .')

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N.B. The following lots 76 to 172 inclusive will require the buyer to produce a relevant British Shotgun Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealers Licence before these weapons may be released . Export can be arranged. 76 TWELVE BOXES OF 12 GAUGE TARGET TRACER LOADS. £10-20 t3~ 77 TWO BOXES OF PRIMAX/KYNOCK 12 GAUGE 4 SHOT PAPER CARTRIDGES; plus 17 SG cartrid ges, and variou s others. £10-15 78 TWO BOXES O F 16 BORE ELEY GRAND PRIX CARTRIDGES; two boxes of 20 bore Eley waterproof cartridges, and other cartridges. £10-15

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STOCK, ACTION & FORE-END ONLY

87 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY WILLIAM EVANS, serial no: 2618, scroll engraved back action, 14~. wellfigured stock. 1 { 5: £80-120 ~ 88 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WILLIAM LEECH 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3979, action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork retaining some original colour, 15in. well-figured stock including lin. wooden exten sion, in a leg-of-mutton case.

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83 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A DOUBLEBARRELLED 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN BY T. STENSBY & CO, serial no: 0564, partially engraved back action retaining some original colour, m in. figured stock. £150-200 l3'0D 55D 84 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A WILLIAM LEECH 12 BORE SIDELOCK BACK ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 3046, locks and action engraved with vine leaves and grapes, gold cocking indicator port h ole, 1431.in. well-figured stock with steel butt plate.1 / ,., '3,L£80-120 I \OO .:::i ~ 85 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN BY G . B. RICHARDSON, serial no: 912, scroll engraved locks w ith dog scen es, cracked and repaired 14in. stock. £20-30 ): (a ':) 03 86 /---_, THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOP LEVER BAR ACTION HAMMERGUN BY W. BODIN, serial no: 14739; together with a Belgian folding .410 hammergun, no visible serial number.

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91 BROWNING 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER B26 SKEET BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 73J06799, 26~. nitro barrels, 231. in. chambers, bored approx. Xch oke in both, black action, 14~in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 5oz. 1

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£250-350 ~3 'lo 1. 92 LORD CANNE CROMATE 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: FS52620, 2731.in. nitro barrels, 231.in. ch ambers, bored approx. Xand ~ ch oke, scroll engraved action colour h ard ened, 14~in. pistol grip stock double trigger, weight 6lb. 7oz. 1 f'.t £5o-7o f....:i ~1 o';l o -~ 93 B. C. MIROKU MODEL 3800 GRADE II 12 BORE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial n o: 33309PYTG2, 28in. nitro barrels, 231.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and improved ch oke, blacked action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured pistol grip stock, w eight 6lb. 8oz., in its plastic case. £400-600

94 BROWNING 12 BORE G.T.I. ULTRA SPORTER TRAP GUN, serial no: 28391 NZ, 28in. nitro barrels, multi-choke, black action with gold lettering, 15in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its cardboard box with paperwork. £400-600 J. 00 i74 95 1'.; BROWNING B25 D4G 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, serial no: 8K3RP7233, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with flying pheasants and ducks, 15in. well-figured pistol-grip stock including lY.in. black rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz~ £4000-6000 '()0 () 3'13 96

P. BERETTA 12 BORE 686 SPECIAL OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: C32427B, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action, 14Y.in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. ~7 00-500

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98 E. M. REILEY 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 23143, 32in. nitro damascus barrels, 3Y.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, plain back action, 14~in. stock, weight lllb. 3oz. , £1400-1800 40~ 99 W. H. PAPE NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE 14 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 311, 28in. black powder damascus barrels, bar locks engraved with scrollwork and dog scenes, 14Y.in. well-figured stock with engraved butt plate, weight 6lb. lOoz.

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BIRMINGHAM MADE 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2242, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, plain bar action, 14Y.in. stock, (cracked at hand), weight 6lb. lOoz. £50-70

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101 NORTH AMERICAN ARMS 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, 30in. nitro barrels, no visible serial number. £5-10 -/._,/). 102 J. D. DOUGALL 8 BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PATENT LOCKFAST HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3117, 34~in. black powder damascus barrels, improved cyl in both, back action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, sliding safety lock, 14~in. highly figured stock including rubber recoil pad, weight 12lb., in its makers leather case.

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£1300-1700 Q 103 C. LANCASTER 12 BORE THUMP BRAKE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4743, 30in. black powder damascus barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, rabbit eared hammers, 14~in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £250-350 ~ 31..j-0 II?:.

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106 PIONEER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 32504, 27~in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with flying ducks, 14%in. stock, weight 6lb. 9£z. -'LOC / 3 '?' £30-40 :::J <::> ~ 107 BARNETT 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 583, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels. ~ 0 £30-40 f'-..1"s, 108 BENJAMIN WILD & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 22, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx Y. and %choke, border engraved retaining traces of colour, 14~in. stock, top lever spring broken, weight 6lb. lOoz. {D ~ iD £50-70

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109 SEPTIMUS CHAMBERS CARDIFF 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 1803/ 22857, 29in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers bored approx. Y. in both, partially engraved action, 14~. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £80-120 110 W. W. GREENER G.P. MODEL, serial no: 46322. -/,, l:::". £30-50 h_Jj S" 5 bl.o 111 A. J. RUSSELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5187, 29 ~in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14%in. well-figured stock including ~in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. £50-70 112 C. SMITH & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrel, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, border engraved action, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £50-70 ?5:::; '5 .2. 0 113 . FABRIQUE NATIONALE BROWNING 16 BORE SEMIAUTOMATIC SHOTGUN, serial no: 57163, with certificate of magazine restriction, 24in. nitro barrel, plain signed action, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, plus approx. two hundred 16 bore cartridges. 0 ~Co £50-70 114 SAVAGE MODEL 220D 20 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN, serial no: 5LG26, 28in. nitro barrel, 2%in. chamber, in a canvas case. 2. ':5 20 £30-40

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118 CHUBBS (GUNMAKERS) LONDON (MODEL FH25 SIDE SAFETY W. W. GREENER) 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 69810, 26in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, scalloped action engraved with bold acanthus, ducks in flight inlaid in gold, retaining much original colour, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz.

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119 WINCHESTER 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLO EJECT~ serial no: PWK 01138 , 28in. nit.ro--barrels, 2%in. chap_:lb"ers, bored-afProx. X and ~ choke;<croll engr~d action, 14~in. ~tO'Ck, weigbt 6fb. 9oz. £200-300 ).) 120 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK WITH SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 45758, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, 15in. well-figured full cross-over stock, weight 6lb. lOoz.

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121 ENGLISH MADE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 15136, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz.

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£200-300 -b. 122 TA, COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 21543, 30in. blacked nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action retaining some original colour, 15in. well-figured stock including lin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 4oz.

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123 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK WITH SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 42263, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2Y.! in. chambers, bored approx. %in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 15Xin. well-figured stock including :Xin. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lloz. J lil • £100-150 /'-.Jc/. lo 0 S" 124 LAURONA16BOREBOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 52435, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y.! choke and % choke, colour hardened action, 14Y.!in. stock. £30-50 l '5._2 {a/ D 125 /A.; BROWNING 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER, serial no: 03161 RP 158, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y.! and full choke, partially engraved blacked action, 14Xin. pistol grip stock, beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb., in a black plastic case. £150-200 is;i 126 WILLIAM TULLOCK & CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3341, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. X and %choke, plain action, 15in. well-figured stock including Xin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its makers canvas case with accessories. £150-250 ~o 127 SHOT & REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE WEBLEY 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 37,815, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. % choke in both, action signed 'H. & H.', partially engraved, retaining all original colour, 15in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a wooden box with paperwork. This gun has had very little use. See Illustration Page ~ £800-1200 f--, I ,'-oO 128 COGSWELL & HARRISON PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS WITH SIDEPLATES, serial nos: 54,263 I 4, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. X and Y.! choke, locks and actions engraved with rose and scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their leather double case with accessories. £2500-3500 I'() 00

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129 WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 84656, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. X and Y.! choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14Xin. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in an Alexander Martin leather case with accessories. -i- '2 l+-"J..2.. £400-600 F....,'Jb 0 130

J. V. NEEDHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13825, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. X and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14%in. figured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £200-300 ~ / 40 5 06 131 J. V. NEEDHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13850, Model Challenger No. 3, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. X and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining nearly all original colour, 14Y.!in. well-figured pistol-grip stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. This gun has seen little use. See Colour Illustration £500-7oo ~ ~ U-o 3 ~ lo 132

CHARLES HELLIS & SONS 12 BORE '2 INCH' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3997, 26in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, bored approx. % choke in both, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, 15Xin. well-figured stock including :Xin black ebonite extension, weight 5lb. 14oz., in its makers leather case with accessories. See Colour Illustration £800-1200 1 1 1 ~ 00 ,,~ 133 /-...J WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16149, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, (below recommended wall thickness), 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and % choke, scalloped hand detachable locks engraved with scrollwork, 14in. highly figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a Hooton & Jones leather case. See Colour Illustration £1500-2000

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134 MASTER SPANISH MADE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 130058, 27%in. nitro chambers, b plain 10n, 15in r ber recoil pad. £60-80 135

A SPANISH 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 130058, 27%in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, plain action, 15in. stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz. £80-120 7D J 136 WILLIAM ATKINSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2833, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y.! choke, partially engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.!in. figured stock including Y.!in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a Cogswell & Harrison case. New barrels by Atkin, Grant & Lang. £300-500 (/~ 0r, 0 0<£1; 137 SKB,ARMS 'MODEL 2003' 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55295, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y.! choke, scalloped blacked action engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.! in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb.; together with its cleaning kit and 15 cartridge_f .., £200-300 ~40 ~'14

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139 W.R. PAPE 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10378, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2Y.!in. chambers, bored improved cyl and Y.! choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, fences carved with leafwork, 14Y.!in. figured stock including min. wooden extension, weight 6lb., in its makers leather case with accessories. £200-300

Top Lot 88

Centre Lot 131

Top Lot 102

Bottom Lot 169

Bottom Lot 148

Top Lot 133

Centre Lot 158

Lot 144

Bottom Lot 132

140 BELGIAN MADE 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3444, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, action engraved with flying ducks retaining some original colour, 14'.4in. figured stock including ~in . black ebonite extension, weight Slb. 14oz. £600-800 f._,5oo l3 3 141 J. P. SAUER 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22,6434, 28~ . nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork (action slightly pitted), 14in. well-figured pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 2oz. £200-300 J: D '1I 1 142 /-.J '1W. PETING BERLIN 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 182637, 27in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, scroll engraved action, 14in. figured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. loz. 1 £50-70 ~II D 5C('5 143 W. R. PAPE 28 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 10849, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 15in. figured replacement stock, weight Sib. 3oz. £400-600 \ I OOO ~ 144 E. J. CHURCHILL DOUBLE BARRELLED .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 426, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, scalloped action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 ~in. highly figured stock including 2'.4in. wooden extension, weight 2lb., in its makers original leather case with accessories.

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145 A GERMAN 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 635, 29in. nitro barrels, manual safety, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, scalloped action engraved with game scenes, 14in. figured pistol-grip stock with cheek _£, piece, weight 6lb. f.Jl OV :)c;-D £30-50 146 C. MODE ARMURIER PARIS 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6293, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. '.4 and ~ choke, locks and action border engraved, arcade fences, 14 ~in . well-figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz., manual safety. J ,,_ £800-1200 FJ)UO S-S-o 147 ALFRED DAVIS FROM J. BLANCH & SON .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 3001, 27in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14~in. wellfigured stock, wei7ht 2lb.

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J. D. DOUGALL 16 BORE PATENT LOCK FAST DOUBLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3408, 30in. damascus barrels (sold with proof exemption), back action engraved with scrollwork, action signed 'By Special Warrant to H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH', retaining traces of colour, top tang engraved with Prince of Wales feathers, rabbit eared hammers, 14 ~in. well-figured stock with engrav~d heel and toe plates.

See Colour Illustration £300-soo 'Jv5<iso Il 3 149 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 20 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8528, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, bar action engraved with game scenes, 14in. well-figured stock, weight Slb. lOoz. l: LI i::_- ~ , --, £300-500 "1'7~ b .J ,,(_._..

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(~-PA-IR~) 152 C. S. ROSSON & CO. A PAIR OF 12 BORE 'LIGHTWEIGHT' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 3716 / 7, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and actions engraved with rose and scrollwork, underneath engraved with Rosson's motif, removable disk strikers, rolled-edge trigger guards, 15'.4in. well-figured stocks including lin. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 4oz., in their makers double leather motor case.

See Colour Illustration

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£6000-8000 0 0 ?:/~ 153 P. WEBLEY [78 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE LONDON] A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 52912 / 3, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour and finish, 14Y.in. highly figured stocks including lin. wooden extensions, with cheek pieces removed and replaced with wooden inserts, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their leather case. Made in 1894, these guns have seen little use.

See Colour Illustration

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£4000-6000 3 I 000 b~ 154 JAMES PURDEY A PAIR OF 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 16657 /8, 30in. chopper lump nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14 ~in. highly figured stocks including ~in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their makers oak and leather case with canvas cover.

See Back Cover Illustration £8000-12000 t-I~ I

155 HOLLAND & HOLLAND A PAIR OF 12 BORE HAND DETACHABLE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER 'BADMINTON MODEL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 29,516/7, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and actions engraved with scrollwork, detachable locks, gold cocking indicators, 14'Xin. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their makers original double leather case.

See Colour Illustratij_n, . £6000-8000

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(~~~~-S-ID~E-LO~C-K-S~~~-') 157 CZECHOSLOVAKIAN MADE 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1-001990-72, 28 ~in. nitro barrels, 2'Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y.and ~ choke, blacked action, 14-Y.in. stock, weight 6lb.

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£60-100 'A D 158 JOHN DICKSON & SON 12 BORE ROUND ACTION EJECTOR, serial no: 6316, 29in. nitro chopper lump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a leather Dickson case.

See Colour Illustration £2500-3000

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159 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22,875, 30in. nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action profusely engraved with celtic designs, gold cocking indicators, 14~in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz.

See Front Cover Illustration

£3000-5000 /:: I':{00 ~q 160 IV BOZARD & CO. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8476, 28in. black powder only barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock with min. wooden extension and leather cheekpiece, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300 i 0 ~ '13

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161 W & C SCOTT & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 47,947, 29in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in. highly figured semipistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. See Illustration £1200-1600 162 STEPHEN GRANT 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6443, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (new barrels by the makers), 2 ~in chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 15Y.in. well-figured stock including ~in . rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather case with accessories. See Illustration £2500-3000 163 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE DOMINION MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 30,138, approx. true cyl and Y. choke, detachable locks, border engraved action, 15in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers canvas and leather case. See Illustration s;i.o £2000-2500 164 WATSON BROS. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6833, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, locks and action profusely engraved with scroll and leaf work retaining much original colour and finish, 15in. wellfigured stock including ~in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its makers leather case with accessories and paperwork. See Colour Illu stration J. '.) £2500-3500 "' ( 165 E. J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE 'IMPERIAL GRADE' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6221, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus retaining traces of colour, 14~in. highly figured stock including lin. rubber extension, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its makers V.C. leather case with accessories. See Illustration £2000-3000

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166 PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10447, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, handdetachable locks engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour, clipped fences, 15in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £5oo-7oo 7 oo &, 167 B. NORMAN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2115, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and % choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in . well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500 0 ~~ 168 B. NORMAN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2151, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2%in. chambers bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in. figured stock (cracked and pinned at hand). £300-500 ~:J.. Cl u 5 2. 169 W.W. GREENER 12 BORE 'GRADE G ROYAL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 46862, 28in. nitro barrels (new by the makers in 1960), Facile Princeps, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, scalloped action finely engraved with scroll and game scenes, arcaded fences, manual safety, gold crown on top lever, carved grip and fore-end wood with horn inlets, 15 ~in. wellfigured stock including lin. leather recoil pad, weight 6lb. lOoz. See Colour Illustration £800-1200 fcfcI6 1 2..oo 170 AYA N0:2 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 446418, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, detachable locks engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, 14 ~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. d: 1, n 9oz. U.11 £400-600 /......; ''fl> 0

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(~~~~E-N~D_o_F_s_A_L_E~~~~) DAGGERED LOTS Lots which are daggered (t) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 17.5% on both the hammer price and the buyer's premium. Such Lots bear VAT either because the vendor is registered for VAT within the European Union (EU) not operating the Dealers' Margin Scheme, or because VAT is due at 17.5% on importation into the U.K. 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.

HOLT & l{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns PRICES REALIZED ANTIQUE AND MODERN GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 21ST OCTOBER, 1996 LOT NO. HAMMER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

28.'00 95.00 280.00 240.00 480.00 260.00 320.00 520.00 190.00 2400.00 320.00 900.00 280.00 220.00 75.00 220.00 200.00 280.00 340.00 20.00 50.00 110.00 90.00 95.00 220.00 220.00 70.00 70.00 500.00 110.00 75.00 100.00 52.00 160.00 65.00 80.00 120.00 260.00 800.00 300.00 1200.00 170.00 380.00 80.00 750.00 750.00

LOT NO. HAMMER 53 380.00 54 850.00 55 700.00 56 110.00 57 42.00 61 75.00 62 60.00 63 650.00 64 90.00 65 48.00 67 40.00 45.00 68 69 260.00 70 190.00 71 130.00 72 360.00 73 80.00 74 130.00 75 100.00 76 65.00 77 32.00 78 150.00 79 22.00 80 150.00 81 280.00 82 42.00 360.00 83 84 550.00 85 100.00 87 22.00 50.00 88 420.00 89 300.00 90 91 480.00 92 500.00 93 20.00 52.00 94 95 42.00 130.00 96 97 42.00 97a 90.00 120.00 97b 97d 38.00 98 100.00 500.00 100 150.00 103

LOT NO. HAMMER

104 105 106 108 110 113 114 115 116 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 146 148 149 150 151 152 157 158 159 160 160a 160b 160c 161 163

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320.00 24.00 52.00 100.00 130.00 12.00 300.00 110.00 90.00 .00 30.00 200.00 4500.00 1500.00 2800.00 40.00 260.00 85.00 42.00 45.00 22.00 160.00 38.00 42.00 10.00 40.00 12.00 12.00 48.00 110.00 360.00 340.00 320.00 150.00 140.00 170.00 190.00 320.00 320.00 45.00 280.00 300.00 1100.00 580.00 2.00 10.00

LOT NO. HAMMER

164 165 166 168 169 170 171 172 174 175 176 176a 177 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 188 193 194 195 196 197 199 200 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 214 215 216 217 218 220

200.00 320.00 25.00 12.00 10.00 180.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 100.00 75.00 65.00 80.00 450.00 1400.00 450.00 580.00 850.00 550.00 2600.00 4500.00 600.00 1600.00 7500.00 5200.00 4800.00 900.00 120.00 180.00 650.00 450.00 85.00 450.00 1000.00 320.00 60.00 360.00 500.00 240.00 700.00 800.00 160.00 850.00 3000.00 1600.00

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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. Sale . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .... .

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HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS Definitions 1.

"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 which has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue .

The Auction 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

10. Commission bids will be executed free of charge , but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sale. Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing. 11. The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description , but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and description of each lot. 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 for purchases not removed within th is 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 originally paid. 14. Interest calculated at 2% above the Base rate prevailing at National Westminster Bank Pie shall be payable as well as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two working days following the sale. 15. Th ird party cheques will not be accepted in payment. 16. By making a bid , prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these Conditions .

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 whi lst in their custody or on their premises unless written instructions to the contrary are received . The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price of the goods or, in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale, the auction value as estimated by the Auctionee rs. Th e premium for insurance cover shall be £1 .00 (+VAT) per £100. Th e 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 Auctioneers ' right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser.

2 1. The Auctioneers shall have the right to photograph and illustrate any lot cons igned 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 c laim relating to goods sold on his behalf. 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. 26. The Auctioneers act as agents only and therefore shal l not be accountable to the vendor for any sum until payment has been received from the buyer.

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 Auctionee rs 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 benefit of this Condition is not negotiable