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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
BOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns The Old School · The Square · Pennington · Lymington · Hampshire · S041 8GN Telephone 01590 679626 · Fax 01590 675167 London Office: 5 Rickett Street· West Brampton · 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 O F 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 SIGN ED SAMUEL NOCK, serial no: 8110, 31in. brown twist barrels, stepped back action locks, engraved w ith game scenes, m aple half stocked , replaced ramrod. £500-700 3 JOSEPH MANTON 12 BORE D OUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 586, 29~in. brown twist barrels with two gold lines, original ramrod w ith worm and brass tip, partially engraved bar locks, w ellfigured half stock with m etal butt plate (stock cracked by left lock). £250-350
PERCUSSION-PINFIRE PISTOLS
4 A SIX-SHOT PINFIRE BELGIAN POCKET REVOLVER, together with a Birmingham p ocket percussion boxlock p istol (2). £20-30
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A BELGIAN MADE 6-SHOT POCKET PINFIRE REVOLVER, 1%in. fluted cylinder retaining traces of finish, p lain 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 b utt, Sin. overall. £150-250 6A A BIRM INGHAM MAD E BOXLOCK PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL, 3in. colour hardened octagonal barrel, scroll engraved action, chequered w ooden butt, 7~in. overall. £30-50
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A NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET, 59in. overall. £100-150 8 A 39IN. INDIAN PATTERN MILITARY FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS, 39in. sighted round barrel, Tower & Crown lock, brass mounts, steel ramrod , 55in. overall. £250-350
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A NORTH AFRICAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL. £50-70 11
A NORTH AFRICAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL. £50-70
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15 WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE LEATHER CASE WITH BRASS CO RNERS, compartmen ts for 30in. barrels. £60-80 16 TWO NIKKO STIRLIN G TELESCOPIC SIGHTS; plus a B.S.A. telescopic sight. £10-15 17 A .22 B.S.A. AIRSPORTER AIR RIFLE. £10-15 18 A GERMAN .22 MOD 50 'ORIGINAL' AIR RIFLE. £20-30 19 A B.S.A ..22 PULL DOWN UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, serial no: T4642. £40-60 20 A 5.5 CAL GERMAN MADE AIR RIFLE, model HW35. £30-50 21 A CHINESE MADE .22 AIR RIFLE; plus another (2). £20-30
Lot 1 22 A LEATHER HOLSTER; together w ith two gun sleeves. £10-15 23 A STEEL GUN CABINET FOR 6 GUNS, plus keys. £30-50 24
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
27 A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, compartment for 30in. barrels. £30-50 28 HOLLAND & HOLLAND SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with brass corners, compartment for 30in. barrels. £300-400 29 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 p ainted pheasant and grouse. £150-200
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COGSWELL & HARRISON DOUBLE LEATHER GUNCASE, with brass corners, compartment for 30in. barrels with accessories. £80-120 32 A PIGSKIN SIZE 100 CARTRIDGE BAG; plus two gun sleeves (3). £30-50 33
A SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, no interior. £10-20 34 ARMSTRONG & CO. OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £80-120 35 A SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, with compartment for 30in. barrels. £80-120
36 WATSON BROS. 250 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, w ith brass com ers, m issing interior p artitions.
See Illustration £100-150 37 JOSEPH LANG & SON 200 SIZE CANVAS AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass com ers and straps.
See Illustration £50-70 38 .177 B.S.A. AIR RIFLE. £2-4
39 B.S.A. AIRSPORTER .22 AIR RIFLE; together w ith a .177 air rifle (2). £2-5 40 A .303 LIGHT SECOND WORLD WAR BREN GUN, serial no: A7820, 24in. barrel, in its original transit box w ith d eactivation certificate. £80-120 41 SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, compartment for 30in. barrels. £100-150
42 WILLIAM POWELL & SON 450 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass com ers, handle broken, two keys and strap s.
See Illustration £100-150 43 STEPHEN GRANT & JOSEPH LANG LTD. 300 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners.
See Illustration £80-120 44 A 250 SIZE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with.straps, one p artition missing.
See Illustration £60-80 45 A STEEL GUN CABINET FOR FOUR GUNS, plus keys. £30-50 46 A STEEL GUN CABINET FOR THREE GUNS, plus keys. £20-30 47 AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY GLASS FRONTED GUN CABINET. £100-150 48 A LEATHER GUNCASE, w ith Arm y & Navy label. £40-60
(~~~~~P_i_s_T_o_L_s~~~--') N.B. The following lots 50 to 75 inclusive w ill require the buyer to produce a relevant British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearm s Dealers Licence before these weapons m ay be released . Export can be arranged . 50 A MAUSER 7.63MM SELF-LOADING BROOM HANDLE PISTOL, serial no: 149221, m odel 1896, late safety, late adjustable rear sight m arked 50-1000, 34 groove walnut grips, 5 ~in . barrel, Germ an p roof, sold w ith certificate of p roof, in its wooden shoulder stock (holster numbered 221.)
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51 A 6MM RIMFIRE GALLERY PISTOL MADE IN LIEGE, 9in. octagonal barrel, engraved spurred trigger guard, fluted grip. £50-70 52 .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.
See Illustration £100-150 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
(L~~~~R-I-FL_E_S~~~~~) 56 .22 LR B.S.A. SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 792, with scope (GW ZF4 50900). £50-70 57 S.M.L.E..303 BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 14962, with sling. £80-120 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. £150-200 60 .270 FALLING BLOCK RUGER RIFLE, serial no: 132-53930. £250-350 61 PARKER-HALE .243 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: C-08826, with scope. £300-400 62 .22 L.R. BRNO SPORTING 581 SEMIAUTO RIFLE, serial no: 36291, with 6 x 32 scope. £100-150
Top Lot 50 63 WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE CAL 3030 WIN RIFLE, serial no: 547-1635. £150-250 64 .22 HORNET MARTINI ACTION ROOK RIFLE, serial no: 1898. £20-30 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. £500-700
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Bottom Lot 52 66 A 45-90 W. C. F. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE, serial no: 124896. £500-700 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 68 A .44 WINCHESTER SADDLE CARBINE, serial no: 564, pitted and reblued. £100-150
69 APPROX. 130 28 BORE ELEY CARTRIDGES; plus 150 rimfire .22 Eley cartridges. £10-15 70 J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY, .410 'Model 38B' bolt action shotgun with magazine for four cartridges, no visible serial number. £5-10 71
.243W BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY PARKER-HALE, serial no: P-62592. 50-70 72
B.S.A. .22LR 1215 TARGET RIFLE, with sights, serial no: P71606. £30-50 73 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 stock. £10-15
(~~~~C-A~RT_R_I_D_G_E_S~~~--') 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 77 TWO BOXES OF PRIMAX/KYNOCK 12 GAUGE 4 SHOT PAPER CARTRIDGES; plus 17 SG cartridges, and various others. £10-15 78 TWO BOXES OF 16 BORE ELEY GRAND PRIX CARTRIDGES; two boxes of 20 bore Eley waterproof cartridges, and other cartridges. £10-15
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 gauge cartridges, and a box of 25 Eley Alphamic High Velocity 12 bore 3in. cartridges. £200-300 80 A PAYNE GALWEY SIZE 100 LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, with approx. 50 12 bore cartridges. £30-50 STOCK, ACTION & FORE-END ONLY 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, min. figured stock. £150-200 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 hole, 14o/.in. well-figured stock with steel butt plate. £80-120 85 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN BY G. B. RICHARDSON, serial no: 912, scroll engraved locks with dog scenes, cracked and repaired 14in. stock. £20-30 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. £20-30
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87 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY WILLIAM EVANS, serial no: 2618, scroll engraved back action, 147'.lin. wellfigured stock. £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 extension, in a leg-of-mutton case.
See Colour Illustration £300-500
(~~~-o~v-E_R_&~U_N_D_E_R~~~) 91 BROWNING 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER B26 SKEET BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 73J06799, 267'.lin. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, black action, 147'.lin. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 5oz. £250-350 92 LORD CANNE CROMATE 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: FS52620, 27o/.in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and 7'.1 choke, scroll engraved action colour hardened, 147'.lin. pistol grip stock double trigger, weight 6lb. 7oz. £50-70 93 B. C. MIROKU MODEL 3800 GRADE II 12 BORE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 33309PYTG2, 28in. nitro barrels, 2o/.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and improved choke, blacked action engraved with scrollwork, 147'.lin. figured pistol grip stock, weight 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 95 BROWNING B25 D4G 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN, serial no: 8K3RP7233, 30in. nitro barrels, 2'X in. chambers bored approx. 'I. and ~ choke, action engraved with flying pheasants and ducks, 15in. well-figured pistol-grip stock including 111.in. black rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz. £4000-6000 96 P. BERETTA 12 BORE 686 SPECIAL OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: C32427B, 28in. nitro barrels, 2'Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, partially engraved action, 1411.in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. £300-500
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98 E. M. REILEY 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 23143, 32in. nitro damascus barrels, 311.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, plain back action, 14~in. stock, weight lllb. 3oz. £1400-1800 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, 1411.in. well-figured stock with engraved butt plate, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120 100 BIRMINGHAM MADE 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2242, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 'X choke, plain bar action, 1411.in. stock, (cracked at hand), weight 6lb. lOoz. £50-70
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. See Colour Illustration £1300-1700 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 ( BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR
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106 PIONEER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 32504, 27)fin. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with flying ducks, 14'X in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £30-40 107 BARNETT 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 583, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels. £30-40 108 BENJAMIN WILD & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 22, 28in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx 'I. and 'X choke, border engraved retaining traces of colour, 14~in . stock, top lever spring broken, weight 6lb. lOoz. £50-70
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109 SEPTIMUS CHAMBERS CARDIFF 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 1803/22857, 29in. nitro barrels, 2)fin. chambers bored approx. 'I. in both, partially engraved action, 14~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £80-120 110 W. W. GREENER G.P. MODEL, serial no: 46322. £30-50 111 A. J. RUSSELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5187, 29)fin. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 'X choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14'Xin. 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 )f choke, border engraved action, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £50-70 113 . 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. £50-70 114 SAVAGE MODEL 220D 20 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN, serial no: 5LG26, 28in. nitro barrel, 2'Xin. chamber, in a canvas case. £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, 2Y.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 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: PWK 011384E, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, scroll engraved action, 14 ~in . stock, weight 6lb. 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. £250-350
Top Lot 163
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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. £200-300 122 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. £150-250
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123 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK WITH SIDEPLATES EJECTOR, serial no: 42263, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. %in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 15Y.in. well-figured stock including %in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lloz. £100-150 124 LAURONA16BOREBOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 52435, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. ~ choke and % choke, colour hardened action, 14~in. stock. £30-50 125 BROWNING 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER, serial no: 03161 RP 158, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, partially engraved blacked action, 14Y.in. pistol grip stock, beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb., in a black plastic case. £150-200 126 WILLIAM TULLOCK & CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3341, 30in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, plain action, 15in. well-figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its makers canvas case with accessories. £150-250 127 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 9 £800-1200 128 COGSWELL & HARRISON PAIR OF 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS WITH SIDEPLATES, serial nos: 54,263/ 4, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ 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
129 WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 84656, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in an Alexander Martin leather case with accessories. £400-600 130
J. V. NEEDHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13825, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14%in. figured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £200-300 131
J. V. NEEDHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13850, Model Challenger No. 3, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining nearly all original colour, 14~in. well-figured pistol-grip stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. This gun has seen little use.
See Colour Illustration £500-700 132 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, 15Y.in. well-figured stock including %in black ebonite extension, weight Sib. 14oz., in its makers leather case with accessories.
See Colour Illustration £800-1200 133 WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16149, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, (below recommended wall thickness), 2 ~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 barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, plain action, 15in. stock including lin. rubber recoil pad. £60-80 135
A SPANISH 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 130058, 27%in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, plain action, 15in. stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz. £80-120 136 WILLIAM ATKINSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2833, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, partially engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. figured stock including ~in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a Cogswell & Harrison case. New barrels by Atkin, Grant & Lang. £300-500 137 SKB ARMS 'MODEL 2003' 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55295, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, scalloped blacked action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb.; together with its cleaning kit and 15 cartridges. £200-300
(~~~~-SM~A-L_L_B_o_R_E~~~~) 139 W. R. PAPE 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10378, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, fences carved with leafwork, 14~in. figured stock including m in. wooden extension, weight 6lb., in its makers leather case with accessories. £200-300
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Centre Lot 131
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Bottom Lot 169
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140 BELGIAN MADE 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3444, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, action engraved with flying ducks retaining some original colour, 14\<lin. figured stock including 'hin. black ebonite extension, weight 5lb. 14oz. £600-800 141 J.P. SAUER 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22,6434, 28'hin. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. 'h 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. £200-300 142 W. PETING BERLIN 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 182637, 27in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 'h choke, scroll engraved action, 14in. figured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. loz. £50-70 143 W. R. PAPE 28 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 10849, 27in. nitro barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. 'h choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 15in. figured replacement stock, weight 5lb. 3oz. £400-600 144 E. J. CHURCHILL DOUBLE BARRELLED .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 426, 28in. nitro barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. 'h choke in both, scalloped action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14'hin. highly figured stock including 2Y.in. wooden extension, weight 2lb., in its makers original leather case with accessories. See Colour Illustration £1500-2000
145 A GERMAN 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 635, 29in. nitro barrels, manual safety, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. 'h and full choke, scalloped action engraved with game scenes, 14in. figured pistol-grip stock with cheek piece, weight 6lb. £30-50 146 C. MODE ARMURIER PARIS 16 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6293, 29in. nitro barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and 'h choke, locks and action border engraved, arcade fences, 14'hin. well-figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz., manual safety. £800-1200 147 ALFRED DAVIS FROM J. BLANCH & SON .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 3001, 27in. nitro barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and % choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14'hin. wellfigured stock, weight 2lb. £600-800 148 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'hin. well-figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates. See Colour Illustration £300-500 149 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 20 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8528, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and % choke, bar action engraved with game scenes, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 5lb. lOoz. £300-500
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152 C. S. ROSSON & CO. A PAIR OF 12 BORE 'LIGHTWEIGHT' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 3716/ 7, 27in. nitro barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and % choke, locks and actions engraved with rose and scrollwork, underneath engraved with Rosson's motif, removable disk strikers, rolled-edge trigger guards, 15Y.in. well-figured stocks including lin. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 4oz., in their makers double leather motor case. See Colour Illustration £6000-8000 153 P. WEBLEY [78 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE LONDON] A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no: 52912/3, 30in. nitro barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 'h 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 £4000-6000 154 JAMES PURDEY A PAIR OF 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 16657 /8, 30in. chopper lump nitre barrels, 2'hin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and 'h choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14'hin. highly figured stocks including 'hin. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their makers oak and leather case with canvas cover. See Back Cover Illustration £8000-12000
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%in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their makers original double leather case.
See Colour Illustration £6000-8000
(~~~~-S-ID_E_L_o_c_K_s~~~~) 157 CZECHOSLOVAKIAN MADE 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1-001990-72, 28 ~in . nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y.and ~ choke, blacked action, 14Y.in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £60-100 158 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
Top Lot 165
Centre Lot 161
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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 160 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 m in. wooden extension and leather cheekpiece, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300
Bottom Lot 162
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 £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 Illustration £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 Y. 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
166 PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10447, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, handdetachable locks engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour, clipped fences, 15in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £500-700 167 B. NORMAN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2115, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500 168 B. NORMAN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2151, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2Y.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). £300-500 169 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 170 AYA N0:2 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 446418, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, detachable locks engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £400-600
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(L~~~-EN~D-0-F~SA~LE~~~~) 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, 1 996 LOT NO. HAMMER 1 28:00 2 95.00 280.00 3 4 240.00 480.00 5 260.00 6 7 320.00 8 520.00 9 190.00 2400.00 10 11 320.00 14 900.00 15 280.00 16 220.00 17 75.00 19 220.00 20 200.00 22 280.00 23 340.00 24 20.00 25 50.00 26 110.00 27 90.00 28 95.00 29 220.00 220.00 30 31 70.00 32 70.00 500.00 35 36 110.00 37 75.00 38 100.00 39 52.00 40 160.00 41 65.00 42 80.00 43 120.00 44 260.00 45 800.00 46 300.00 47 1200.00 48 170.00 49 380.00 80.00 50 750.00 51 52 750.00
LOT NO. HAMMER 53 380.00 850.00 54 55 700.00 110.00 56 57 42.00 75.00 61 62 60.00 650.00 63 90.00 64 48.00 65 67 40.00 45.00 68 260.00 69 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 22.00 150.00 80 81 280.00 82 42.00 360.00 83 84 550.00 100.00 85 87 22.00 50.00 88 89 420.00 90 300.00 480.00 91 92 500.00 20.00 93 52.00 94 42.00 95 130.00 96 97 42.00 97a 90.00 120.00 97b 97d 38.00 100.00 98 500.00 100 150.00 103
LOT NO. HAMMER 104 320.00 24.00 105 106 52.00 108 100.00 130.00 110 12.00 113 114 300.00 115 110.00 116 90.00 120 .00 121 30.00 122 200.00 123 4500.00 124 1500.00 125 2800.00 126 40.00 127 260.00 128 85.00 129 42.00 130 45.00 131 22.00 132 160.00 133 38.00 136 42.00 137 10.00 138 40.00 12.00 139 140 12.00 141 48.00 142 110.00 143 360.00 146 340.00 148 320.00 149 150.00 150 140.00 151 170.00 152 190.00 157 320.00 320.00 158 159 45.00 160 280.00 160a 300.00 160b 1100.00 580.00 160c 161 2.00 163 10.00
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LOT NO. HAMMER 200.00 164 320.00 165 166 25.00 168 12.00 169 10.00 180.00 170 100.00 171 172 300.00 174 50.00 175 100.00 176 75.00 176a 65 .00 177 80.00 179 450.00 1400.00 180 181 450.00 580.00 182 850.00 183 550.00 184 2600.00 185 4500.00 186 600.00 188 193 1600.00 7500.00 194 5200.00 195 196 4800.00 197 900.00 120.00 199 200 180.00 202 650.00 203 450.00 204 85.00 450.00 205 1000.00 206 320.00 207 208 60.00 360.00 209 210 500.00 240.00 211 214 700.00 800.00 215 160.00 216 217 850.00 218 3000.00 1600.00 220
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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 . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . Date ...... ..... .. ...... ....... ... .... .. ...... . . Bidder's Name ... .. ... ..... ............. ...... .... .... .... .......... ....... .... .... ...... ..... . Address .... .. ..... ........ ............. .... ..... .. .. .. ..... ... ..... ...... ..... .... .. ...... ...... .
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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 sou rce, 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 shal l be the buyer. In the event of any dispute , the Auctioneer's decision shal l be final .
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The Auctioneer shal l have absolute discretion to w ithdraw, alter or combine with any other lot all lots offered for sale.
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All lots are offered subject to any reserve prices imposed by the vendor. ·
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Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of catalogues, the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein.
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Lots shall be held to be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer.
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Legal title shall not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with the premium has been paid in fu ll.
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.
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Buyers will be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and , if required , a deposit immediately after the fall of the hammer.
10. Commission bids will be executed free of charge, but must reach the Auctioneers at least one hour before the beginning of the Sale Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing. 11 . The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description , but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and description of each lot. 12. No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in fu ll 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 foll owing the sale . A charge of £1.00 (+VAT) per lot per day wil l be made for purchases not removed within this period. 13. Shou ld the purchaser fail to pay for and remove any lot wi thin 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 prevai ling at National Westminster Bank Pie shal l be payable as wel l as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two working days following the sale. 15. Third party cheques wi ll 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 shal l be deemed to be for sale by auction unless contrary instructions are given at the time or in advance. 18. Al l goods wil l be insured by the Auctioneers wh il st in their custody or on their premises unless written instructions to the contrary are recei ved. The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price of the goods or, in the case of unsold lots or lots with drawn before sale , the auction value as estimated by the Auctioneers. The premium for insurance cover shal l 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 comm ission and any other proper expenses from the hammer price. He/she also accepts the Auctioneers ' right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser. 21 . The Auctioneers shall have the right to photograph and illustrate any lot consigned for sale and to use such photographs at their discretion. Th e 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 wil l 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% (inc lusive of VAT) of the reserve price, unless altern ative 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. Th e vendor indemnifies the Auctioneers agai nst 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 whethe r or not he/she intends to operate the Special Scheme for Antiques and Works of Art. 26. Th e Auction eers act as agents only and therefore shall not be accountab le to the vendor for any sum until payment has been rece ived from the buyer.
Forgeries
27. Should any lot prove to be a delib erate forgery, the Auctioneers, upon receipt of w ritten notice of th is 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) th e 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 reasonab le satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in the light of the catalogue description the lot is a deliberate forge ry; (c) the general opinion of scholars and experts at the time of the sale wou ld have indicated that the lot was a deliberate forgery ; or, (d) scientific p rocesses in existence at the time of the sale would have established that the lot was a deliberate forgery. Th e benefit of this Condition is not negotiable