HOLT & l{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
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CATALOGUES: VALUATIONS:
hammer price of all Lots. Buyers not known to the Auctioneers should make arrangements in advance of the sale if they wish to pay by cheque. All major credit cards accepted. Please ask for details of catalogue subscriptions. Verbal estimates are given free of charge. Details of written valuations are available on request.
HOLT & l{IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date Monday, 27th October 1997 at 2.00pm
Special View in London Strictly by Appointment Only - Please Telephone 01590 679626 A Pass for entry must be obtained in advance at Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London on We?nesday, 22nd October 1997, 12 noon to 8.00pm
On View in Pennington Friday, 24th October 1997 - 2.00pm to 4.30pm Saturday 25th October 1997 - 9.30am to 1.00pm Sunday 26th October 1997 -1.30pm to 4.30pm and Morning of Sale (until 1.00pm)
Enquiries Nicholas Holt
Cover Illustrations: Front: Lot 184 Back: Lots 133, 177 & 181
SALEROOM ONE The Old School, The Square, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire 5041 8GN
Telephone 01590 679626 Fax 01590 675167
Partners: Nicholas Holt George Kidner Dorothy 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 London Office: 5 Rickett Street · West Brampton · 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
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, 23rd February 1998 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 19th January 1998
MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 27th October 1997 Sale Commences at 2.00pm
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A KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK TRADE MUSKET, 51in .. 22 cal two stage barrel, octagonal breech, lock stamped with an elephant and signed 'Warranted', fully stocked cracked at hand, metal ramrod, in a leather tasselled sleeve. t) ·~l oo £100-150
A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED TURKISH HOLSTER PISTOLS, SY.in. barrels with silver muzzle bands, early locks, fully stocked, spurred butt caps, 15in. overall. £200-300 'L~ 10 A MILITARY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, Tower & C .R. lock with sliding safety, brass mounts, lanyard ring, 11in. overall. £100-150 'br'to
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A SHORTENED FLINTLOCK MUSKET, 24!!1in. steel barrel, Tower GR lock, brass mounts. -t.\oo £50-70 3 A NORTH AFRICAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, with Tower C.R. lock.
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A DOUBLE BARRELLED 18 BORE SPORTING GUN SIGNED 'MCDERMOT OF DUBLIN', 31in. brown twist signed barrel, sloping breech with four platinum lines, engraved top tang, signed stepped locks engraved with scrollwork, trigger guard engraved with a pointer, pineapple finial, silver escutcheon bearing owners crest, figured half stock with metal butt plate. P. 'L,\:, 0 0 See Colour Illustration \..; £2000-2500
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A PAIR OF OFFICERS FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS SIGNED 'BRASHER (LONDON)', 9in. octagonal signed barrels, retaining some original brown, signed stepped locks sliding safeties, roller frizzens, pineapple finials, fully stocked with chequered grips, silver escutcheons, horn tipped ramrods, 15in. overall, in a mahogany case with bullet mould. See Colour Illustration £1500-2000 12 A PAIR OF GEORGE II QUEEN ANNE STYLE SIDEHAMMER FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOLS SIGNED I. WILLMORE (LONDINI), 5!!1in. twist-off cannon barrels with stamped proof marks and "F" and crown, white metal mounts including sideplates, walnut with grotesque butt masks and escutcheons, cira. 1730, 12in. overall. See Colour Illustration £1500-2000
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13 A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED BOXLOCK SIDEHAMMER QUEEN ANNE STYLE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOLS SIGNED NEWTON (NOTTINGHAM), 5!!1in. twist-off cannon barrels, engraved top tang with carved shell beneath, walnut butts with grotesque butt masks bearing the mark 'J.A.' (Jeremiah Ashley 17401780), 12in. overall, circa. 1775. See Colour Illustration 14.e.o £1200-1600 14 A FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER, signed 'Walton', brass frame engraved with flags, slab walnut butt with chequered grip, 6!!1in. overall. ~~ £250-350 ""bo
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17 A NORTH AFRICAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL. £50-70 l+S 18 APPROXIMATELY 17 MATCHLOCK JEZAILS, in poor condition. £100-150 t~ 19 A NORTH AFRICAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL. £60-80 Jio
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21 A 16 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED (CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED 'MANTON', serial no: 4890, 31in. browned two-stage barrel with two lines, partially engraved signed barlock, well figured half stock, metal butt plate, pineapple finial, replacement ramrod. l °\..o £200-300
22 A 13 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY CHARLES LANCASTER, serial no: 5115, 28in. brown tw ist barrels, scroll engraved bar locks, grip , pineapple finial, well figured stock, (cracked at hand), wooden ramrod . 1 £80-120 ~D 23 A NORTH AFRICAN PERCUSSION SINGLE BARRELLED FOWLING PIECE. £20-30 24 AN ENGLISH 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE. l oo £50-70 25 AN 1863 ENFIELD MILITARY PERCUSSION MUSKET, with brass m ounts. C\a £40-60
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26 AN INDIAN TRADE KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLE. £30-40 27 A DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION 12 BORE FOWLING PIECE SIGNED C. GOLDEN (BRADFORD), 30in. b rown twist signed barrels, top tang and bar locks engraved w ith vine leaves and grap es, half stocked , original wood en ramrod with brass tip and worm, 46l'lin.
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28 A 14 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED 'T. JACKSON - WIGMORE STREET - LONDON', 29in. brown tw ist barrels retaining much original brown, scroll engraved back action locks inscribed 'Jackson', well-figu red walnut half stock with blued butt plate, in its fitted lined m ahogan y case w ith retailers label 'James Squires, Whitechapel, London', and various I accessories. See Colour Illustration 300 £1200-1600 29 A 14 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no: 2391, 30in. signed brown twist barrels, bord er engraved bar locks, pineapple finial, well-figured half stock with metal butt plate, wooden ramrod with brass worm and tip. £300-400
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31 A BIRMINGHAM MADE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET ( ACCESSORIES PISTOL, with a 2in. turn-off barrel. £30-50 ~l40 32 A WHITE METAL 12 BORE A 6 SHOT BAR HAMMER CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR AND PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION WHISTLE, length 3~in . REVOLVER SIGNED 'FLETCHERSee Colour Illustration GLOUCESTER', 3 ~in . fluted barrel, scroll engraved locks, chequered grips, ' -£50-70 \+a':\ \...t.o r" .. , Ri:..1-: !.. J 41 m etal butt cap w ith concealed trap A DIXON & SONS WHITE METAL 12 door, 9 ~in . overall. BORE CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR £100-150 AND WHISTLE, 3in. lon g. /] 33 See Colour Illustration L,(:> o A PERCUSSION OFFICERS £50-70 HOLSTER PISTOL, con verted from 42 flintlock, brass m ounts, pineapple finial, A BROWN STEEL CABINET FOR (barrel and lock pitted ). C' / 0 THREE GUNS. £60-80 <'.::::::> £20-30 34 43 A PERCUSSION SHORT SEA A .177 AIR RIFLE. SERVICE PISTOL, converted from /1__ £2-5 flintlock, Tower C.R. lock, poor ~ 44 condition . A LEATHER AND CANVAS RIFLE £30-40 CASE, w ith straps. ~s 35 £50-70 A DOUBLE BARRELLED OVER AND 45 UNDER PERCUSSION A WEBLEY .177 AIR PISTOL. BIRMINGHAM MADE POCKET \ ~ £10-15 PISTOL, 3Xin. octagonal barrels, 46 partially engraved boxlock, chequered FOUR VARIOUS SHEATH KNIVES wood en grips. nD (4). £80-120 L- <J £5-10 36 47 A BRASS FRAMED PERCUSSION A BOX OF VARIOUS STOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED ' E. & W. EXTENSIONS. BOND (LONDON)', 2 ~in. twist off £5-10 barrel retaining some original blue, 48 concealed trigger, rounded frame A BOXED .177 RECORD JUMBO AIR chequered walnut grip, gilt metal barrel PISTOL, m ade in West German y. key, 7in. overall. £20-30 t..~ See Colour Illustration 49 - \ £150-250 A CARDBOARD BOX, containing five pigeon decoys, a foreign .177 air pistol, an Acme pigeon call, six flannelette Parker-Hale patches, four shotgun cleaning pa tch boxes, four tins of .177 37 pellets, and a Dinamix .22 starter pistol. £30-50 1..---o A 6 SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER, with folding trigger and 50 AN ANSCHUTZ MOD. 335 .22 AIR carved grips. 'l.,: RIFLE, with scope. £30-50 ~v £20-30
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51 A SETRA SPANISH MADE .177 AIR RIFLE. £10-15 52 A B.S.A. SPORTER .22 AIR RIFLE, with scope. £20-30 53 A MADE IN CHINA .22 AIR RIFLE. £10-15 54 A SPANISH MADE .22 PARATROOPER AIR RIFLE, serial no: 700836, w ith scope. "7 I £20-30 ) \.:::> 55 A B.S.A .. 22 AIR RIFLE, w ith scope. £10-15 ~ (_, 56 A .22 WEBLEY VULCAN AIR RIFLE, serial no: 792342, in its b_px w ith pellets. £30-40 ~e. 57 AN OAK CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS WITH AN E. M. REILLY & CO. LABEL, missing interior. £30-50 ) '/.., 58 AN OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUN CASE, w ith various accessories, compartment for 30in. barrels. £100-150 -Z,~Q) 59 A .410/.380 AIR RIFLE/GUN, no m akers nam e or serial number, 30in. brown twist octagonal barrels (one rifled , one sm ooth), ac tion engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, safety on right and tap on left, 9 ~in. wooden fore-end w ith horn tip , butt reservoir covered with shagreen, in its m ahogan y fi tted lined case with p ump and handle and ram rod s. See Colour Illustration \ D .9 £2000-2500 60 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON GUN CASE. £20-30 \D 61 A NEW LEATHER GUN CASE FOR AN OVER AND UNDER. £80-120 ~ 62 A COPPER POWDER FLASK; together with a leather shot flask. £20-30
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73 A WEIHRAUCH .22 MODEL HW 77K AIR RIFLE, serial no: 1185582, with scope £100-150 74 A CARTRIDGE WARMER BY CURTISS AND HARVEY MANUFACTURERS (HOUNSLOW MILLS), in its leather and canvas outer, the label reading 'No. 1 Cartridge Warmer, the hot water is to be passed in at the top screwhole and can be drawn off from the bottom for re-filling, having previously removed the top screw. The temperature should not exceed 110 degrees fahrenheit. Water required for filling, 6 pints', 13in. x 10in. See Illustration ':) £250-350 75 A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, with brass corners, compartment for 30in. barrels. £50-70 ~ 76 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON CASE. £15-20 77 AN OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH BRASS CORNERS, size 250. 'I -Lt-~ £150-200 78 v ~ ~
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68 A SWIFT TRAINING RIFLE, serial no: 7334, in its wooden box with label. £80-120 ~o 69 TWO 12 BORE BRASS CARTRIDGE RELOADING TOOLS. £5-10 70 A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE, missing interior. £30-50 \0 0 71
AW. RICHARDS NEW 250 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. £100-150 72
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A BOX CONTAINING TWO RELOADING TOOLS, two powder and shot measures, a G. & J. W. Hawksley 12 bore white metal cartridge extractor, and various associated items. £40-60 79 WESTLEY RICHARDS - A GOOD DOUBLE LEATHER GUN CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, compartments for 30in. barrels. £150-200
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80 THE EXPERT ELEY CLAY TRAP, made in US.A. circa. 1900. £200-300 \ i,o 81 A HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, compartments for 30in. barrels. £50-70 \ c._ 82 / A SINGLE LEATHER GUN CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS - LEECH & SON LABEL; together with a velvet lined single leather gun case (2). £50-70
83 . TWO LEATHER AND CANVAS lo CASES. £20-30 84 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON CASE. £10-20 ":::::. 85 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON CASE. £30-50 86 A GUN CABINET FOR FOUR GUNS, with keys. £40-60 0 0 87 A .22 THE WEBLEY PREMIER AIR PISTOL, in its cardboard box; and five tins of pellets. £40-60 88 F. BEESLEY "GUN NO: 2229" SINGLE OAK AND LEATHER GUN CASE, compartment for 30in. barrels. (\ "\ £150-250 \.-- \,- () 89 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON DOUBLE GUN CASE. £200-300 90 A HOLLAND & HOLLAND CANVAS SLEEVE. £5-7 91 TWO BRASS POWDER FLASKS (2). £10-15 ').._ 0 92 A .22 B.S.A. METEOR AIR RIFLE. £10-15 93 J. PURDEY CANVAS AND LEATHER RIFLE CASE. £50-70 94 J. PURDEY CANVAS AND LEATHER RIFLE CASE. k ~~ro ~ 95 FOUR"BRASS POW ;4 ER ASKS. £20-30 ( 96 b TWO CAPPER/DEC PPER LOADING DEVIC · S, one by L..t._ Lightwood. £10-15 ) 97 A SINGLE CAN; AS AND LEATHER Q BRADY GUN GASE. £20-30 ; )
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N .B. The following lots 99 to 119 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. 99 THE MARLINS FIREARMS .22LR SEMI-AUTO RIFLE, serial no: 26482860. _p £5-10 . ~'\... 100 1300 ROUNDS OF .22 AMMUNITION, various makers. £10-15 101 A WINCHESTER .22LR MODEL 9422 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: Fll8871. £50-70 \\ 0 102 A KRICO .22 L.R. SPORTING RIFLE, with two sets of magazines, and a scope, serial no: 274977. !"' £60-80 ":)O 103 A .22 LR PUMP ACTION WINCHESTER, serial no: 553427. I £2-4 104 AN M.E. 303 ENFIELD CONVERTED BY W. W. GREENER TO A .22 RIFLE, serial no: N325. £10-15 105 A WINCHESTER MOD. 9422 .22 LR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: F187413. £50-70 \\)o 106 A BELGIAN PUMP ACTION .22, serial no: 113274; together with a Browning .22, serial no: 42299 (2). £5-10 ~
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108 A .303 S.M.L.E. BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 10371. £10-20 109 A BIRMINGHAM MADE FOR MODAN BROS. (RANGOON) 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR CAPE RIFLE, serial no: 99021, 28in. tc,,nitro barrel, right tube bored with straight rifling, back action locks partially engraved, 14%!in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a canvas case. 3~0 £500-700
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A 12 BORE PARALLEL GROOVE ROTARY UNDERLEVER CONTINENTAL HAMMER RIFLE RETAILED BY SMITH (LONDON), no visible serial number, 27in. black powder straight rifling damascus barrels, bar locks partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14%!in. figured stock with cheekpiece and steel butt cap, weight 8lb. lOoz. £400-600 o D
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AN ANSCHUTZ .22LR SEMI-AUTO MOD. 525 SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 1419232, with Nikko scope and moderator. \ r £150-250 ~o 112
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A BRNO MOD 581 AUTOMATIC .22LR RIFLE, with Nikko scope, serial no:36291 £80-90 114
A WINCHESTER PUMP ACTION 12 BORE SHOTGUN, serial no: 541956, magazine for six cartridges. £30-50 115
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N.B. The following lots 122 to 292 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. 122 TWO BOXES OF 250 ELEY GRAND PRIX 5 SHOT 12 BORE CARTRIDGES; and a leather 12 bore cartridge belt. £30-50 123 A BOX OF 25 ELEY ROCKET CARTRIDGES 'SHOW THE FLIGHT OF THE SHOT - TO CORRECT YOUR AIM FOLLOW THE FLAME'. f () £20-30 ~ 124 TWELVE BOXES OF 12 X 25 ELEY CARTRIDGES; and various other cartridges. / £30-50
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126 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER BARLOCK HAMMERGUN BY WILLIAMS & POWELL, serial no: 8102. £40-60
127 THE STOCK ACTION AND FORE END ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 19664, side safety, 14 ~.in. stock. ') £30-4o '\_,o 128 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY BELGIAN MAKER, serial no: 789, plain action, 14in. stock. £30-50 129 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AN 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY NEEDLER (HULL), serial no: 1282, blacked barlocks, 13Y.in. stock. £250-350 1_ ~D 130 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no name or serial number. £10-15 131 .•••. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY W. & C. SCOTT, serial no: 8512. £20-30 Jo 132 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A SINGLE BARRELLED .410 SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 16507. ~o £80-120 133 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BAR-INWOOD THUMB BRAKE HAMMERGUN BY JAMES PURDEY, serial no: 10651, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 14~in. highly-figured stock including Y.in. wooden extension. See Back Cover Illustration £500-700 D 134 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, by a Belgian maker, no visible serial number. £20-30
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ND FORERE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial partially engraved a pistol grip well fig £30-50 138 THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A J. W. TOLLEY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8939, back action locks engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14in. well-figured stock, (two sets of barrels), in a leather leg-of-mutton case. £300-500 ~ 139 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY C. W. ANDREWS LTD., serial no: 6040, plain action, 14 ~in. stock. £30-50 140 STOCK ACTION AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY PATSTONE, serial no: 1938, partially engraved bar locks, 14Y.in. well figured stock, in its makers canvas and leather case. £200-250 '-141 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W. W. GREENER SIDE SAFETY BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 45121. £30-50 ') ..a . 142 ~ THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY B. M. BARRETT (WISBECH), serial no: C1751, plain action, 14Y.in. well-figured stock. £5-10 143 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY T. BLAND, serial no: 17178, back action locks, 14Y.in. figured stock.
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144 153 THE STOCK ACTION AND FORETHE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE END ONLY OF A 16 BORE "GOLD SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY COLE NAME" BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY & SON (DEVIZES), serial no: 8031. WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no: 9062, plain action with makers nam e in gold £5o-7o 145 retaining some original colour, 14 ~in. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREfigured stock, in its makers case with END ONLY OF AW. W. GREENER 12 various accessories. '1 , . . . /""\ BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, £300-500 l ·.._Jo..:_; serial no: 55820, partially engraved 154 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREbarlocks, 14in. figured stock. QI) END ONLY OF A PAIR OF 12 BORE £60-80 .)~ 146 BOXLOCK EJECTORS BY E. THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREWILSON, serial nos: 1394/5, actions END ONLY OF A WANLESS BROS. engraved with fine scrollwork retaining 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, some original colour, intercepting sears, no visible serial number, barlocks 15in. highly figured stocks, including [ C) lin. rubber recoil pad and ~in. wooden (rusted), 14 ~in. stock. extension, in their leather double case £20-30 ~ with various accessories. 147 THE STOCK ACTION AND FORESee Colour Illustration END ONLY OF AN E. & G. HIGHAM ::-., £800-1200 " '.$oO ~ \ ~£'. 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, ~ serial no~barlocks, 14in. stock. ( fl ( £20-30 'l...\'l..~ OVER AND UNDER 148 . ,.. \ 1 r.1, - r.> - '!I - -:.. - ~ -t. • '\= - ~ - "4 THE STOCK ACTION AND FORE- !.---<. END ONLY OF TWO 12 BORE 157 HAMMERGUNS, Midland Gun Co. BAIKEL 12 BORE OVER AND serial no: 57079, and Ad Jansen, '7 UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no: Bruxelles, no visible serial number. f._~ H~ 27¥.in. nitro barrels. '? £20-30 £20-30 I 0 t:,.\3 I) 4 149 158 A DOUBLE BARRELLED .410 LANBER 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BELGIAN MADE, serial no: 104. BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 139, £2-4 27~in . nitro barrels, 2¥.in. chambers, 150 bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, silvered THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREaction, 14 ~in. stock. END ONLY OF A 12 BORE ROTARY £50-70 UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY 159 HARKOM, serial no: 981. BROWNING D3 SINGLE TRIGGER £5-10 OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK 151 EJECTOR, serial no: 3157551, 30in. nitro THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREbarrels, ventilated rib, bored approx. Y. END ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK and ~ choke, action engraved with fine EJECTOR BY ARMY & NAVY, serial scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock, no: 12684, partially engraved locks with including Iv.in. wooden extension, intercepting sears, 14in. stock. {' /""\ weight 7lb. 8oz., in its plastic case. £80-120 J:.J £1800-2200 152 160 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREB. C. MIROKU MODEL 3700 12 BORE END ONLY OF AW. W. GREENER 12 OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, EJECTOR, serial no: 1121578, in its serial no: 33209, action engraved with cardboard box. scrollwork retaining some original £200-300 colour, manual side safety, 14~in. well figured semi-pistol grip stock, in a leather case with various accessories. 0 £80-120
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161 BROWNING 12 BORE TRAP SI OVER AND UNDER, serial no: 3745651, 27 ~in . nitro barrels with ventilated rib, action engraved with rose and scroll, 14 l.2in. highly figured pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 6oz. £500-700 162 BROWNING TRAP B2G OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 36797574B2, 30in. nitro barrels with ventilated rib, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, action engraved with game scenes, 14~in. well-figured pistol grip stock, weight 8lb., in a plastic case. £600-800 163 BROWNING B2 TRAP SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 10992S72B2, 28in. nitro barrels, ventilated rib, 2¥.in. chambers, full choke in both, action engraved with game scenes, 14 ~in. well figured pistolgrip stock, including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 5oz. £800-1200 164 REMINGTON MODEL 3200 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no: 11956. £150-200 165 VERNEY-CARRON 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 335621X, 26in. nitro barrels, 2¥.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, silvered action, 15in. stock, including lin. extension. £100-200 166 WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER DOUBLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 300S87, 28in. nitro barrels, 2¥.in. chambers, ~ and Y. choke, 14~in. stock. £200-250 167 MIROKU 12 BORE TRAP GUN, serial no: 608358, 30in. nitro barrels, 2¥.in. chambers, full choke in both, blacked action, 14Xin. pistol grip Monticarlo stock, weight 8lb. £100-150
168 BROWNING 12 BORE " CITORI" SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 31172PT, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, multi-chokes, game scene engraved action, 14 ~in. pistol grip well figured stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 8oz. £500-700
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170 COLE & SON 20 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 8313, 28in. nitro barrel, 2 ~in . chamber, bored ~ choke, scroll engraved back action, 14in. stock. £150-200 171 T. WILD 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5064, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2%in . chambers, bored approx. ~ cho ke in both, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, re taining traces of colour, 14!4in. semi-pistol grip figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £250-350 172 E. LONDON 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 25in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. !4 in both, back action locks, 14in. stock, weight 6lb . 8oz. £80-120 173 A SPANISH .410 FOLDING HAMMERGUN, serial no: 46704. £20-30 174 AN ITALIAN 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3725, 28 ~in . nitro Vickers steel barrels, 2%in . chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, plain bar action, 1 4~in . stock, w eight 7lb . £30-50 175 A .410 SIDELEVER DOUBLE BARRELLED FOLDING BELGIAN HAMMERGUN, serial no: 625. £25-35
176 CHARLESLANCASTER16BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 006770, 28in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl an d Y. choke, border engraved back action locks, 14 ~in . well-figured stock, weight Slb . 14oz. £300-500 177 W. RICHARDS 12 BORE BEST QUALITY BAR-IN-WOOD POWELLS LIFT UP PATENT TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4262, 28in. barrels sold with p roof exemption certificate, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of colour, rabbit eared hammers, carved fences with gas vent, 14Y.in. highly figured stock w ith engraved heel and toe pla tes, weight 6lb. 8oz. See Back Cover Illus tration £500-700 178 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 57451, 29in. nitro d amascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and '% choke, bar locks engraved with game scenes, blacked action, 14in. sem ipistol grip well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-200 179 JOSEPH LANG & SON 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6720, 30in. nitro d am ascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored app rox . improved cyl and '% choke, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.in. well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. ll oz., in its m akers leather case with various accessories. See Illustration page 4 £500-700 180 JOSEPH LANG 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4249, 30in. nitro dam ascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx imp roved cyl in both, Langs Patent Toplever, bar action engraved w ith fine scrollwork re taining traces of original colou r, 1 4 ~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. See Illustration page 4 £500-700
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181 WILLIAM LEE - A BEST QUALITY BAR-IN-WOOD NEEDHAMS PATENT 938 SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 710, 30in. nitro dam ascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, self-cocking hammers, locks and action profusely engraved with game scenes and fine scrollwork re taining traces of original colour, Needhams silver poincon on flats of action, 14 ~in . well figu red stock, weight 6lb . lOoz. See Back Cover Illustration £700-900 182 W. W. GREENER, 12 bore top lever hammergun, serial no: 43,010, list no: 112, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. '% choke in both, wide filed rib, partially engraved barlocks with some original colour, 14Y.in. well-figured sem i-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. lOoz. £400-600 183 E. REMINGTON & SON 10 BORE PUSH UP HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2028, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored app rox. ~ and '% choke, bar locks engraved w ith scrollwork, 14 ~in. well-figured stock with metal buttcap, weight 8lb. £250-350 184 JOHN DICKSON & SONS 12 BORE BEST QUALITY TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no : ~1 37, 29in. nitro dam ascus barrels, 2 ~ . ~amb ers, bored app rox. true cyl and ~ choke, bar locks profusely engraved with fine scrollwork retaining som e original colour, engraved top lever and trigger guard retaining some original finish, 1 4 ~in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz., in its m akers oak and leather ·case with canvas outer and various accessories. Dicksons have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1887 as a best gun. See Front Cover Illustration £1500-2000 185 ADKIN 20 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 14795, 28in. nitro new barrels, by Westley Richards in 1992, 2~ . chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.in. wellfigured stock w ith engraved heel and toe p lates, weight Sib . lOoz., in a can vas leg-of-mutton case. £700-900
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186 T. WILD 12 BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 17712, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full, rebounding back action locks, border engraved 14Xin. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £250-350 187 P. WEBLEY & SONS 12 BORE THUMB BRAKE HAMMERGUN, serial no: 14212, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and X choke, barlocks engraved with scrollwork, 14Xin. well figured stock, including %in. black ebonite extension, weight 7lb. £350-450 188 F. T. BAKER .410 SINGLE BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 21180, 27Xin. nitro barrel, blacked rounded action, 14in. well figured stock. £80-120 189 MORTIMER & SON (EDINBURGH) 16 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 58216, 29in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and X choke, barlocks engraved with fine scrollwork, 14in. well-figured stock, weight Sib. 14oz., in its makers leather case with various accessories. £500-700 190 A 16 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible name or serial number, converted from flintlock to percussion to centre fire, 28Xin. fine damascus nitro barrels with 'London' in gold on the top rib, bar locks engraved with scrollwork retaining some colour, blanked out silver poincons, grip safety removed from trigger guard, 14Y.in. well figured stock w ith cheek piece and metal butt plate. £300-500 191 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 971, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and X choke polished barlocks, 14in. well figured stock, weigh t 6lb. 12oz. £150-200
192 STEPHEN GRANT 12 BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4172, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2Xin. chambers, improved cyl in both (bad external pitting to barrels), back action locks, 14Xin. well-figured replacement stock, weight 7lb. £100-150 193 HARRIS HOLLAND 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1135, 34in. black powder only damascus barrels by Turlock & Harris, Dublin, 3Xin. chambers, scroll engraved back action, 15in. well figured replacement stock including %in. silver pad, weight 9lb. lOoz. £1200-1500 194 J. DOUGAL & SONS 12 BORE "LOCKFAST" HAMMERGUN, serial no: 2818, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and X choke, scroll engraved back action lock, 14Xin. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £200-250 l~ i;
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197 BROWNING 12 BORE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no: 61/38469, restricted magazine. £30-50 198 AYA 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 354595, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. X and %choke, colour hard ened action, 147\in. stock, w eight 6lb. 8oz. £50-70 199 WEBLEY & SCOTT BOLT ACTION .410, serial no: 2346. £15-20 200 BROWNING 12 BORE SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no: 57291, 28in. nitro barrels. £50-70 201 BAIKEL 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN, serial no: Pl8555. £5-10
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202 B. WEBSTER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 2199, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and %choke, plain action, 14Xin. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £50-70 203 WILLIS'S TRAP GUN 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 6427, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, action engraved with game scenes, clipped fences, 13¥.in. well-figured pistol grip stock with heel and toe plates, weight 7lb., in a leather case. £80-120 204 AYA 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 150488. £20-30 205
A BELGIAN MADE 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrels. £30-40 206 W. W. GREENER G.P. GUN, serial no: G72461. £20-30 207 WEBLEY & SCOTT .410 BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no: 8905. £10-15 208 MASTER 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 119998, 28in. nitro barrels. £30-40 209
WEBLEY & SCOTT BOLT ACTION .410, serial no: 722520. £2-3 210 WEBLEY & SCOTT BOLT ACTION .410, serial no: 6199. £20-30 211 A SPANISH 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 93513. £20-30 212 A SINGLE BARRELLED BOLT ACTION 12 BORE MADE IN BELGIUM, serial no: T99149. £20-30 213
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214 LAURONA20BOREBOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 139680, 27Xin. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, colour hardened action, 14Xin. stock, weight Slb. lOoz. £80-120 215 P. BERETTA 20 BORE SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no: D89170E, 25 1.2in. nitro barrel. £100-150 216 BROWNING 12 BORE SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no: 066331, 27in. nitro barrel. £80-120 217 AYA YEOMAN 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 577103, 28in. nitro barrels. £50-70 218 BAIKEL 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN, serial no: H13781. £5-7 219 SALTER & VERGE (LONDON) 12 BOREBOXL~CJ<.~~'etl~UJl.
serial no: 25 chambers, b and full cho stock. £50-70 220 STEVENS MODEL 31112 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 64, missing fore-end. £5-10 221 HOLLAND & HOLLAND "ROYAL BREVIS" SELF-OPENING 12 BORE 28IN. NITRO BARRELS, serial no: 32876. £100-150 222 A FOLDING SPANISH MADE 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN, serial no: 30056 \\,~
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(~~~~s-M_A~LL~B_o_R_E_s~~~) 225 H. SCHELPING HANNOVER 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 3280, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, makers name in gold, two gold barrel lines, scroll engraved action, percussion fences, 14Xin. well-figured pistol grip stock (pinned at grip), weight 6lb. £50-70 226 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 16 BORE "700 MODEL" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 125940, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Xand full choke, action engraved with scroll-work retaining much original colour, 14Xin. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £600-800 227 LAUFSTAHL 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 290909, 30in. nitro barrels. £60-80 228 E. J. CHURCHILL .410 "XXV REGAL" BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4616, 25in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14Xin. well figured stock, weight 4lb. 6oz., in its canvas and leather case with various accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1932. p £3000-4000 ·)( 229 HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 8246, 27in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with game scenes and fine scroll work, carved fences, 15in. well-figured stock, diamond grip, weight 6lb., in its makers canvas and leather case with accessories. This gun was completed in 1996 and seems to be in new condition. £4000-6000 '3 OOO 230 GRAY & CO. 20 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 46158, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, plain action, 15in. stock including min. wooden extension, weight Sib. 12oz. 0 £300-400 "O Page 12
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232 CHARLES INGRAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5302, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork, carved percussion fences, the whole retaining som e original colour, 14l4in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers leather case with various accessories. See Colour Illustration £300-500 233 CHARLES OSBORNE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 27,439, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, blacked action, 15in. wellfigured stock including lin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz, in a leather case. £200-250 234 E. J. CHURCHILL 12 BORE 'XXV HERCULES' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 2870, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved and X choke, scalloped action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork (brush bright), 14l'lin. well figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. Soz., in its makers leather V.C. gun case with accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1924. J ~ £800-1200 ~ 235 FARMER & CO. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 71195, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2l'lin. chambers, bored approx. X and l'2 choke, partially engraved action, 14!-1in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £100-150 236 FABBRICA ITALIANA 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 125444, 27¥.in. nitro barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx . l'2 choke in both, action engraved with game scenes, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £100-150
237 ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17640, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, intercepting sears, 14~in . well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather case with various accessories. See Colour Illustration £300-500 238 E. & G. HIGHAM 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 15172, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, weight 6lb. 8oz., 14~in . figured stock. £150-250 239 BAIKEL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9056976, 28 ~in. nitro barrels, 2¥.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, blacked action £80-120 240 WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9953, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of colour, intercepting sears, 14 ~in . well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers leather case, with various accessories. f £800-1200 0 241 CHARLES LANCASTER 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 07681, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14~in. well figured stock, including ~in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its canvas and leather case. £300-500 242 C. BOSWELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17472, 27in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 ~in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-200
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243 A. ALLAN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22885, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, 14Xin. well figured stock, including Xin. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 14oz. £150-200 244 A.M.GARDONE12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4754, 28in. nitro barrels, 2¥.in. chambers, 14 ~in. stock including Xin. rubber recoil pad, bored Y. and full choke, action engraved with game scenes, weight 6lb. lOoz. £60-80 245 JOHN HARPER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1663, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, border engraved action retaining much colour, 15in. figured stock, including %in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. See Colour Illustration £400-600 246 ..f <:>C.,,tS"\~ ~S BOURNE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 36115, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, partially engraved action, 14Xin. well-figured stock, including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300 247 MORTIMER & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4436, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action partially engraved, 15in. well figured stock, including m in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-200 248 JAMES MCNAUGHTON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1817, 28in. nitro barrels by William Ford, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14Xin. well figured stock including min. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-250
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249 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE "THE AVANT TOUT" BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 41719, 30in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and X choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well figured central vision stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its canvas case. £400-600 250 E. CHAMBERLAIN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6071, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. Y. and X choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15Y.in. semi-pistol grip well figured stock including m in. extensions, weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-200 251 CHARLES HELLIS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1446, 28in. nitro barrels, 2Xin. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, scroll engraved action, carved leaf fences, 14 ~in . figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £200-300 252 F. J. WISEMAN 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 144551, 28in. nitro barrels, 2¥.in chambers, bored approx. Y. and X choke, action engraved with game scenes and fine leaf work surrounded with a gold line, 15in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers canvas and leather case with various accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1994 and seems to be in new condition. £3000-5000 253 B.S.A. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 39911, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Xin. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and Y. choke, blacked action, 15Xin. stock including min. wooden extension. £80-120 254 A SPANISH MADE 'ESSEX' 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: YZ89445, 2?3-4in. nitro barrels. .:£70-90
255 B.S.A. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 22803, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, scroll engraved action, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120 256 WINCHESTER PIGEON GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: PWK00?950E, 26in. nitro barrels, 3in. magnum chambers, multi choke, silvered action, 14in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. lOoz. £150-250
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263 AYA 12 BORE NO. 1 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 503394, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, hand-detachable locks, retaining most colourhardening, 14Y.in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £600-800 I Io 0 264 AYA 12 BORE NO. 2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 526074, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, i'ocks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining most original colour, hand detachable locks, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. / S - t £300-500 0
'( - <:... - ~ , c.._ - \:259 \~ - \ ~ 265 GEORGE GIBBS 12 BORE SIDELOCK HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE EJECTOR, serial no: 18877, 28in. nitro DOMINION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, sleeved barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored serial no: 26858, 28in. nitro new barrels approx. improved cyl and ~choke, locks by the makers, 2~in. chambers, bored and action engraved with rose and approx. Y. and ~ choke, plain action, scrollwork (polished action), 14in. gold cocking indicators, 15in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., no. 1 of figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz., in its I oak and leather case with brass corners. a pair. £500-700 boo £1200-1600 'Z..ooo 260 266 LLOYD & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK CHURCHILL 12 BORE "PREMIERE EJECTOR, serial no: 4799, 28in. nitro FINEST QUALITY" ASSISTED barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER and ~ choke, back action locks engraved SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7742, with rose and scrollwork, 15in. stock 28in: nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight chambers bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, 6lb. 13oz., in a leather case. locks and action engraved with bold Soo £500-700 scrollwork retaining some original 261 colour, pinless locks, 14 ~in . highly HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial makers leather case. no: 16580, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~. See Colour Illustration ~ So() chambers, bored true cyl and Y. choke, £2500-3500 locks and action engraved with bold 267 scrollwork, 15in. well figured stock A SPANISH 12 BORE SIDELOCK including ~in. wooden extension, EJECTOR, serial no: 34705. weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather £50-70 4-- ~ case. 268 See Colour Illustration T. NEWTON 12 BORE SIDELOCK £3500-4000 EJECTOR, serial no: 59214, 30in. nitro 262 barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. W. LEECH & SONS 12 BORE improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3897, ac tion engraved with bold scrollwork 28in. nitro new barrels by K. D. retaining traces of colour, 14 ~in. well Radcliffe, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. Y. choke in both, locks and action £1300-1700 engraved with fine scroll work, fences carved with leafwork, 14 ~in. well J }'f~,o figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £1000-1500
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269 MCLOUGHLIN & SONS (CHELTENHAM) 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 475, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and full choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, no. 1 of a pair, 14Y.in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. (slight repair to fore-end wood) . £800-1200 270 W. P. JONES 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14415, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, bored approx. true and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with game scenes surrounded by scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14Y.in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, in a leather case with various accessories. £700-900 271
BLACK SABEL DE LUXE 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12620, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, hand detachable locks, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350 272
AYA 12 BORE NO. 2 SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 178229, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, silver action and locks engraved with scrollwork, 14Y.in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £400-600 273 BOSS & CO. 12 BORE ASSISTEDOPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4900, 29in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx . ~ and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 ~in. highly figured Monticarlo stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its oak and leather case. £1500-2000
274 W. J. JEFFERY & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 20085, 30in. nitro barrels, 2~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, border engraved action retaining all colour (recoloured), 14%in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a George Gibbs leather case with various accessories. £800-1200 275 BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 1662, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14~in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £350-450 276 IGNACIO UGARTECHEA 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 45305, 27~in. nitro chopperlump barrels, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining nearly all colour, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120 277 CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13330, 30in. damascus nitro barrels, (below recommended wall thickness), 2~in. chambers, bored approx. %and full choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14~in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-500 278 ARMSTRONG & CO. 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41511, 28in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, locks and action profusely engraved with vine leaves, 14~in. well figured stock including ~in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. £1000-1500 279 ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 49527, 30in. nitro barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, locks and action engraved w ith scrollwork, 14~in. well-figured stock, including ~in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. lloz. £700-900
280 BOSS & CO. 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6773, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers oak and leather case.
See Colour Illustration £5000-7000 281 'i""1tv 1,.0<.. I <.. TBRL.QCK & HARRIS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11241, 27in. nitro barrels (below recommended wall thickness), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X choke in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 ~in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £700-900 282 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE "EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR" SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 44001, 27~in. nitro barrels, 2~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, gold cocking indicators, 14~in. well figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather case. 1. 't:. o.o £2500-3500 ~ ' ~ 283 'l.'6.1...~ - ~ \ o , or..o l L..--:i,~ WILLIAM POWELL, A PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, Serial Nos. 12145 and 6, 29" nitro barrels, 2W' chambers, board approx X and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scroll work, carved leaf fences, dolls head extensions, 14%well figured stocks including X" horn extensions, weight 6lbs lOozs, in their makers leather double case with accessories. b(;':JO Estimate £6000-8000
SIDELOCK NON-EJECTORS
~t.t~"' ~ 285 JAS. MARKS 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, missing fore-end loop, partially engraved locks, 14Y.in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. £60-80
286 FRED WILLIAMS 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 103997, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, poor quality action, 14~in. stock cracked at hand. £70-90 287 ADAMS & CO. 12 BORE PUSH DOWN SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, 0 • '1 ""'30'm. mtro • d amascus sena no: ~A• ~ barrels, bored approx. Y. choke on both, scroll engraved action and locks, 15in. well figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather leg-of-mutton cas~. £400-600 288 \f...,c,.1 HENRY TOLLEY 10 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no:~ 32in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, partially engraved action, 15in. figured stock, including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. lOoz. £300-400 289 AN ENGLISH 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 42299, 30in. nitro Spanish barrels, 2%in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, partially engraved locks, 14~in. figured pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £150-200
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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.
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BOLT & I<IDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns PRICES REALIZED ANTIQUE AND MODERN GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 30TH }UNE, 1997 LOT NO.
HAMMER
LOT NO .
HAMMER
2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 54
360.00 95.00 280.00 1200.00 100.00 360.00 160.00 450.00 650.00 400.00 360.00 480.00 240.00 500.00 580.00 580.00 420.00 1200.00 550.00 200.00 160.00 240.00 1200.00 160.00 950.00 95.00 180.00 100.00 95.00 380.00 450.00 150.00 220.00 550.00 1100.00 150.00 950.00 400.00 450.00 1200.00 580.00 9.00 58.00 85.00 160.00 380.00
55 56 57 58 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 69 70 71
580.00 2600.00 3200.00 850.00 100.00 160.00 380.00 160.00 200.00 100.00 380.00 160.00 340.00 500.00 300.00 32.00 25.00 30.00 20.00 200.00 85.00 80.00 520.00 38.00 30.00 28.00 40.00 22.00 12.00 26.00 80.00
72
75 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107
30.00 160.00 5.00 40.00 52.00 300.00 95.00 20.00 65.00 48.00 32.00 90.00 48.00 42.00
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LOT NO.
108 109 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 118A 118B 118C 118E 118F 118G 118H 119 120 120A 121 122 123 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
HAMMER
480.00 50.00 220.00 360.00 5.00 48.00 40.00 55.00 20.00 5.00 150.00 180.00 20.00 70.00 200.00 140.00 180.00 50.00 52.00 150.00 10.00 220.00 340.00 240.00 70.00 9.00 100.00 80.00 100.00 20.00 34.00 32.00 40.00 52.00 420.00 20.00 25.00 250.00 340.00 110.00 500.00 50.00 200.00 110.00 1.00 95 .00
LOT NO. 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 175 176 177 177A 179 180 183 184 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 209 210 211 211A 211B 212
HAMM ER 5.00 130.00 320.00 260.00 10.00 280.00 52.00 240.00 240.00 140.00 120.00 260.00 48.00 180.00 70.00 260.00 110.00 220.00 2600.00 260.00 260.00 360.00 140.00 40.00 520.00 110.00 55.00 380.00 55.00 38.00 500.00 480.00 1200.00 260.00 750.00 300.00 1800.00 300.00 520.00 65.00 250.00 50.00 20.00 58.00 20.00 34.00 220.00
LOT NO. 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 225 226 227 228 228A 228B 228C 228D 228E 228F 228G 230 231 232 233 234 235 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256A 256B 258
HAMMER 260.00 50.00 34.00 110.00 6.00 2.00 360.00 26.00 260.00 320.00 20.00 170.00 280.00 20.00 80.00 130.00 320.00 28.00 38.00 38.00 450.00 180.00 550.00 150.00 360.00 280.00 480.00 340.00 450.00 160.00 65.00 1050.00 160.00 150.00 340.00 200.00 280.00 90.00 110.00 170.00 750.00 260.00 90.00 1300.00 220.00 110.00 3600.00
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LOT NO. 259 262 262A 263 264 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 278 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 291A 292 294 295 297 301 302 308 309 310 311 312 313 316 317 318 319 321 324
HAMM ER 1400.00 7200.00 1100.00 220.00 500.00 150.00 100.00 320.00 100.00 1200.00 400.00 200.00 550.00 360.00 170.00 650.00 200.00 200.00 1300.00 340.00 200.00 650.00 700.00 450.00 150.00 2600.00 280.00 550.00 1600.00 700.00 650.00 2600.00 6000.00 160.00 2600.00 260.00 500.00 1000.00 1500.00 7500.00 1500.00 650.00 500.00 1800.00 1800.00
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Forgeries
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