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HOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns
MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Sale Date Monday, 30th June 1997 at 1.30pm
On View in London (By Appointment Only- Please Telephone 01590 679626) at Duke of York's Headquarters, Kings Road, London on Wednesday, 25th June 1997, 12 noon to 8.00pm
On View in Pennington Friday, 27th June 1997 - 2.00pm to 4.30pm Saturday 28th June 1997 - 9.30am to 1.00pm Sunday 29th June 1997 - 1.30pm to 4.30pm and Morning of Sale (until 1.00pm)
Enquiries Nicholas Holt
Cover Illustrations: Front: Lots 56 & 57 Back: Lots 28, 30, 43 & 46
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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, 27th October 1997 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 22nd September 1997 Monday, 23rd February 1998 at 2.00pm Closing Date for Entries: 19th January 1998
MODERN AND ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS Monday, 30th June 1997 Sale Commences at l.30pm
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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', full stocked cracked at hand, metal ramrod, in a leather tasselled sleeve. £150-200 2
A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE SIGNED HARRISON (MANCHESTER), 30in. signed browned barrel, makers gold poincon, one gold line, signed stepped lock engraved with floral work, half stocked, jaw to cock missing, rectangular escutcheon inscribed 'I. Bancroft 1817', pineapple finial, chequered grip. £150-200 3 A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, North African barrel, Tower C.R. Crown Lock, fully stocked, in poor condition. £20-30 4 A SIN GLE BARRELLED 20 BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE SIGNED D AY, 31in. browned twis t two-stage barrel, octagonal breech, step ped lock, roller frizzen, scalloped trigger guard, half-stocked replaced wooden ramrod, 47in. overall. £200-300 5 A 12 BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE SIGNED T. PROBIN (LONDON), 42 ~in . browned two-stage signed barrel, octagonal breech, V & P m arks, border engraved lock signed 'T. Probin', fully stocked, early tu rned brass ramrod pipes, brass mounts, sideplate cast with flags and trumpets, large escutcheon, original wooden ramrod w ith brass tip and iron worm, 58in. overall. £800-1200
7 A FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,
fully stocked, brass mounts, possibly cut down from a musket. £80-120 8 A 16 BORE TOWER LIGHT DRAGOON MILITARY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9in. barrel with military proofs at breech, lock marked with crown C .R. and Tower, fully stocked, brass mounts, horn tipped ramrod, 16in. overall.
See Illustration £250-350 9 AN OVER AND UNDER TAP BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL, 3in. twist off barrels, worn frame, slab walnut butt. £150-200 10
A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED TURKISH HOLSTER PISTOLS, 8 %in. barrels with silver muzzle bands, early locks, fully stocked, spurred butt caps, 15in. overall.
See Illustration £400-600 11
AN OFFICERS FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL WITH SPRING BAYONET SIGNED T. RICHARDS, 9in. octagonal barrel fitted with a sp ring bayonet, signed stepped lock with safety catch, fully stocked, pineapple finial, fla t sided butt, replaced wood en ramrod, 15in. overall
12 A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOLS SIGNED H. EVANS (LONDON) WITH SPRUNG BAYONETS, 4 ~in. turn-off barrels, frame engraved 'H. Evans, London', with flags against military trophies, sprung bayonets released by sliding trigger guards, sliding top safeties, rounded slab walnut butts with oval escutcheons, lOin. overall.
See Colour Illustration £600-800 13 A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK MANSTOPPER SIGNED DRURY (32 STRAND LONDON), 6 ~in. signed octagonal sighted barrel, signed stepped lock with sliding side safety, full stocked roller frizzen, rounded butt with flat sides, pineapple finial, horn tipped wooden ramrod.
See Illustration £250-350 14 A PAIR OF BRASS FRAMED BOXLOCK FLIN TLOCK POCKET PISTOLS SIGNED HILL (LONDON), 1 %in. turn-off barrels, locks signed and engraved with flags, sliding top safeties, (one broken ), flat sided wooden butts, 6 ~in. overall. £400-600 15 A 16 BORE TOWER NEW LAND PATTERN MILITARY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9in. round barrel with military p roofs at breech, step ped lock stamped w ith crown 'C.R.' and tower, sliding sid e safety, fully stocked, b rass mounts, swivel ram rod .
See Illustration £300-500 16 A FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED SMITH (LONDON), 3 %in. signed octagonal barrel,signed stepped lock, roller frizzen, full stock, replaced wood en ramrod, rounded grip .
See Illustra tion £300-500
See Illustration £250-350
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17 A QUEEN ANNE STYLE SIDEHAMMER FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED BARBER, Sin. twist-off cannon barrel with stamped proof marks, plain cock, brass mounts, walnut grip with tier drops, 11 %in. overall.
19 A TOWER LONG SEA SERVICE BELT PISTOL, 12in. round barrel, steel belt hook, lock stamped with 'Tower ' and 'G.R.' with crown, full stock with brass mounts, replaced wooden ramrod, 19 ~in. overall.
See Illustration
£500-700
£300-500
20 A FLINTLOCK OFFICERS HOLSTER PISTOL SIGNED JASON WILKINSON (LONDON), Sin. signed browned barrel, octagonal breech, stepped lock, full stocked brass mounts, trigger guard stamped '32', pineapple finial, roller frizzen, flattened fish tail butt, missing ramrod.
18 A TOWER LONG SEA SERVICE BELT PISTOL, 12in. round barrel, steel belt hook, lock stamped with 'Tower' and 'G.R.' with crown, full stock with brass mounts, replaced wooden ramrod, 19 ~in. overall.
See Illustration £500-700
See Illustration
See Illustration £300-500
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21 A FLINTLOCK DOUBLEBARRELLED SIDE BY SIDE OVERCOAT PISTOL SIGNED WILSON (LONDON), 4 ~in . signed and sighted browned barrel with gold lines and platinum torch holes, scroll engraved top tang, stepped locks with sliding safeties and roller frizzens, highly-figured stock, replaced wooden ramrod, trigger guard engraved with flowers retaining some original finish, pineapple finial, rounded chequered grip, lOin. overall.
See Colour Illustration £800-1200
22 A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED SIDEHAMMER QUEEN ANNE STYLE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS SIGNED T. LANE, one has been converted to percussion, 5 ~in. twist-off cannon barrels with stamped proof marks at breech, silver mounts including sideplates (on percussion pistol part of sideplate missing), escutcheons and grotesque butt masks, walnut stocks, 13in. overall. See Illustration
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A FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED MABSON & LABRON (DUNDERDALE), 2 ~in. turn-off barrel, sliding top safety, signed frame engraved with flags, slab walnut butt.
See Illustration £150-200
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£600-800
23 A FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED TWIGG (LONDON), 1 ~in. turn-off barrel, signed frame engraved with flags, slab walnut stock.
28 A PAIR OF BIRMINGHAM MADE BOXLOCK SIDEHAMMER DOUBLEBARRELLED OVERCOAT PISTOLS, 4 ~in. side by side octagonal barrels retaining much original colour, captive ramrods, scroll engraved action and trigger guard retaining much original colour and finish, chequered walnut rounded butts with rectangular escutcheons, lOin. overall, in their fitted cloth lined mahogany case with various accessories. See Back Cover Illustration
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£800-1200
A 6 SHOT BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, in poor condition.
29 A 16 BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL 6IN. OCTAGONAL BARREL, rebounding back action, three quarter stocked with captive ramrod, 12in. overall.
£40-60
£150-200
£80-120
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30 A 5MM 6-SHOT BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER SIGNED CHARLES JONES (26 ST JAMES STREET LONDON), 2 ~in. fluted barrel, frame partially engraved with scrollwork, signed by maker on one side and 'Improved Self-Acting Revolving Pistol' on the other, retaining some original finish, two-piece walnut grip, in its mahogany velvet lined fitted case with caps, bullet mould and powder flask. See Back Cover Illustration £500-700 31 PARTS OF A PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL, signed 'Holmes & Sons, Derby'. £40-60 32 A 16 BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL, 6in. octagonal barrel, rebounding back action, threequarter stocked with captive ramrod, 12in. overall. £80-120
33 AN OFFICERS PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK - SIGNED INNES (EDINBURGH), Sin. browned signed octagonal barrel, stepped signed converted lock with sliding safety, fully stocked, spurred trigger guard with pineapple finial, chequered rounded butt horn, wooden ramrod, 13 ~in. overall. See Illustration £200-300 34 A PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL SIGNED LONDON, 1 ~in . twist-off barrel, locks engraved with flags, sliding top safety, flat sid ed slab butt, 6 ~in. overall. £80-120 35 A 6-SHOT BIRMINGHAM MADE PERCUSSION SELF-COCKING PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3in. fluted barrel, bar hammer, rounded frame, two-piece wooden grips, 9in. overall. £80-120
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36 A 52 CAL RIFLED MONKEY TAIL CAVALRY BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION PISTOL SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS 1867, 9in. rifled signed round barrel, signed and dated bar lock, brass mounts, two lanyard rings, steel ramrod, brass butt cap stamped 'R2 D 41', three-quarter stock, 15in. overall. £400-600 37 A PAIR OF 20 BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOLS SIGNED SIMMONDS (LONDON), 6in. signed brown twist octagonal barrels, stepped bar locks with sliding safeties, signed and partially engraved with scrollwork, fully stocked with rounded chequered grips, white metal oval escutcheons, wooden ramrods with horn tips and metal worms, 12in. overall. See Illustration £500-700
38 A BELGIAN RIM-FIRE TARGET PISTOL, 9in. octagonal blued barrel, half stocked, fluted butt, spurred trigger guard, 15 )1in. overall. £150-250 39 HOLLAND & HOLLAND .300 CAL CENTRE-FIRE 'W. TRANTER PATENT 62151' GALLERY PISTOL, Sin. signed octagonal black powder barrel, partially engraved frame retaining some original finish, chequered wooden grip. £300-500 40 A PAIR OF BELGIAN MADE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS, Sin. browned octagonal barrels, Lieges proof marks, colour hardened bar actions engraved with scrollwork, spurred trigger guards, half stocked, fluted butts, m etal ramrods, 15in. overall. £300-500 41 A PAIR OF BRASS FRAMED SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS SIGNED SWINBURN (LONDON), 4 )1in. signed octagonal barrels retaining virtually all original colour, captive ramrods, brass frames engraved with scrollwork, belt hooks retaining most original finish, chequered walnut grips with oval escutcheons, lOin. overall.
44 AN OPEN FRAMED SPUR HAMMER TRANSITIONAL 6-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER SIGNED J. LANG, 6 )1in. octagonal signed barrel, scroll engraved frame, sliding top safety, spurred trigger guard, chequered grip, 14in. overall. £100-150 45 A 6-SHOT NAVY PERCUSSION COLT REVOLVER, serial no: 156291, 7 )1in. octagonal barrel, plain action, two-piece wooden grips, action at fault and generally pitted overall. £S0-120 46 A 5 SHOT .31 POCKET COLT REVOLVER, serial no: 164559 (all matching), 4in. octagonal barrel with New York address, stage coach scene engraved on cylinder, plain frame stamped 'Colts Patent', retaining traces of original colour, nickel trigger guard, walnut grips, lOin. overall, in its maker's fitted velvet lined oak case with various Colt accessories.
See Back Cover Illustration £400-600 47 A 6-SHOT 44 PERCUSSION REMINGTON REVOLVER, serial no: 6359, Sin. signed octagonal barrel, plain frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece wooden grip, 14 )1in. overall.
See Colour Illustration
See Illustration
£S00-1200 42 A PERCUSSION MILITARY BELT PISTOL, 6in. barrel, plain stepped lock, brass mounts, fully stocked with captive ramrod, 12 )1in. overall. £S0-120 43 A 5 SHOT 28 BORE ANTICLOCKWISE REVOLVING MECHANISM ADAMS DRAGOON SELF COCKING PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no: 11,026R, Sin. octagonal signed and sighted barrel, plain cylinder which rotates to the left, partially engraved frame retaining traces of finish, chequered wooden grip, in its maker's oak case with accessories.
£200-300 48 A NORTH AFRICAN PERCUSSION PISTOL. £2-5 49 A BIRMINGHAM MADE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL. £20-30 50 A PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL SIGNED D. EGG, S )1in. octagonal barrel (top tang poor replacement), stepped signed lock, half stocked replacement ramrod, chequered grip. £S0-120
See Back Cover Illustration £500-700
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54 W. PAYNE 15 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 30in. signed brown twist barrels, partially scroll engraved bar lock, skeleton half stock with butt plate, pineapple finial, replacement wooden ramrod. £300-500 55 A 25 BORE 3 BAND PERCUSSION MILITARY RIFLE, 29in. sighted barrel, bar lock signed 'W. B. Barratt, Burtonon-Trent', three quarter stocked, metal ramrod. £200-300 56 A 12.7MM CENTRE-FIRE (BASED ON THE PAULEY CARTRIDGE PRINCIPLE) TRANSITIONAL SINGLE BARRELLED PUSH BUTTON UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE SIGNED A. M. LESOINNE & PIRLOT, 29in. octagonal rifled barrel signed 'A. M. Lesoinne & Pirlot Fils a Liege' in gold, breech signed 'F. H.' in gold, no cartridge extractor, scroll engraved scalloped action retaining most original colour, six protruding pivets, platinum platinum gas vents, scroll engraved top tang with sight adjuster, floating lock set trigger, scroll engraved scroll backed trigger guard retaining some original finish, burr walnut carved stock with cheek piece and metal butt plate (obsolete calibre, no licence required).
See Front Cover Illustration £1500-2000
Lot 58 57 A 16 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED CHARLES LANCASTER (LONDON), serial no: 378, 25in. octagonal fine twist signed barrel, breech inlaid with gold and silver, one platinum line, nine groove rifling, bar action with sliding safety engraved with scrollwork retaining much original finish, half roach bellied walnut stock with engraved butt plate with trap door retaining virtually all original finish, fine shell engraved fore-end tip, trigger guard engraved with a stag and hind retaining most original finish, pineapple finial, wooden ramrod with German silver tip and worm, in a fitted mahogany case with accessories. This gun has had little use. See Front Cover Illustration £1500-2000
58 A SINGLE BARRELLED 16 BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED JOSEPH SIMMONS (BIRMINGHAM), 3lin. brown twist two-stage signed barrel, octagonal breech, makers gold poincon, two gold lines, barrel retaining most original brown, signed bar lock partially engraved with scrollwork, well-figured walnut half stock, engraved scroll backed trigger guard with pineapple finial retaining much original finish, butt plate engraved with flags and trophies retaining some finish, in its makers oak case with various accessories including game licences for 1828 and 1831 costing five pounds, thirteen shillings and sixpence. See Illustration £500-700
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59 A DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION 12 BORE FOWLING PIECE SIGNED SPENCER, 28in. brown twist sighted barrel, scroll engraved back action, grip safety, half stocked, wooden ramrod with brass tip and worm. £250-350 60 A SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION 12 BORE FOWLING PIECE SIGNED RAPER, 34in. twostage brown twist barrel signed 'Isaac Askey, Bedale, Yorks', barlock engraved with game scenes, half stocked, engraved metal butt plate, replaced wooden ramrod. £250-350
61 A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION 20 BORE FOWLING PIECE, converted from flintlock, in poor condition. £80-120 62 DEANE ADAMS & DEANE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARRELLED ROOK RIFLE, in poor condition. £20-30 63 SEVEN DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECES, all in poor condition. £70-90 64 A SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY T. A. WILKINSON, in poor condition. £10-15 65 A 20 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED MILLS, 30in. barrels (badly pitted), bar locks, half stocked, pitted overall. £80-120 66 A TWO-BAND PERCUSSION MILITARY MUSKET, action at fault. £30-50 67 JOSEPH MANTON 16 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, serial no: 8588, 28in. barrel (externally pitted), name faded, partially engraved bar locks signed 'Joseph Manton Patent', one replaced hammer, large trigger guard with pineapple finial, well-figured half stock with metal butt cap, wood en ramrod with brass tip and worm, 44in. overall, c. 1819. £250-350 68 A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION 12 BORE FOWLING PIECE SIGNED C. GOLDEN (BRADFORD), 30in. brown twist signed barrels, top tang and bar locks engraved w ith vine leaves and grapes, half stocked , original wooden ramrod with brass tip and worm, 46 ~in . overall. £600-800
69 A 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 48in. two-stage barrel, octagonal breech, scroll engraved barlock, half stocked, replaced wooden ramrod, (action at fault), 64in. overall. £100-150 70 A SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE SIGNED G. WALLIS, serial no: 13333, 30in. octagonal sighted and signed rifled barrel, scroll engraved bar lock, half stocked, (in poor condition). £150-200 71
A 20 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED SINGLE TRIGGER PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE (CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK) SIGNED W. MOORE (LONDON), 30in. browned barrel signed 'W. Moore, London' in gold, plain stepped locks with makers gold poincon, half stocked, single trigger (mechanism at fault), wooden ramrod with brass tip and worm, 46 %>in. overall. W. Moore served his apprenticeship with J. Manton. £500-700 72
R. WATMOUGH 13 BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE, 30in. browned signed barrels, game engraved bar locks surrounded by bold scroll work, wellfigured half stock, missing ramrod. £100-200
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78 A 40-SHOT 9MM BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER, serial no: 5157, 4 :Xin. round barrel, plain frame, missing ramrod, two-piece wooden chequered grips. 79 A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PINFIRE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER 12 BORE BY BECKWITH, in poor condition. £20-30 80 A 12 BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PINFIRE BY J. & W. TOLLEY, serial no: 1191, missing trigger guard, generally in poor condition. £20-30
(~~~~A_c_c_E_s_s_o_R_i_E_s~~--') 82 W. R. LEESON DOUBLE LEATHER CASE, with compartments for 31in. barrels, various accessories. £80-120 83 JAMES PURDEY OAK SINGLE GUNCASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, for a double barrelled percussion rifle, red velvet lined . £300-500 84 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, retailed by Cogswell and Harrison. £25-35 85 AN OAK THREE STAND GUN RACK. £50-70 86 A LEATHER LEG-OF-MUTTON CASE, with strap. £20-30 87 A WOODEN GAME CARRIER, with leather strap. £20-30 88 .177 FEINWERKBAU MODEL 600 PRO TARGET AIR RIFLE, serial no: 3006. £150-200 89 A COPPER POWDER FLASK. £10-15 90 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £5-10
91 A GEM .177 AIR RIFLE, (poor condition). £5-10 92 AN AIR CANE, with pump, (poor condition). £5-10 93 AN ARMI PNEUMATICHE AIR RIFLE. £5-10 94 A TIN BOX CONTAINING VARIOUS GUN PARTS AND TOOLS. £5-10 95 A TIN BOX CONTAINING A 6-SHOT OPEN FRAMED BAR HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER, parts of two percussion pistols, two shot flasks and three reloading tools. £40-60 96 A 12 BORE CLEANING KIT, in a black plastic container. £10-15 97 TWO SHOT FLASKS, one copper and one leather; together with various steel cleaning rods. £15-20 98 A REPLICA CANNON, on carriage. £50-70 99 A .22 WEIHRAUCH HW35 AIR RIFLE, serial no: 652794 with 4 x 40 A.S.I. scope plus a moderator. £60-80 100 A SINGLE GOOD QUALITY LEATHER GUN SLEEVE. £60-80 101 A .177 JUNIOR MKII AIR PISTOL. £20-30 102 WEIHRAUCH .22 AIR RIFLE, serial no: 1092761. £50-70 103 A GOOD LEATHER LEG-OFMUTTON CASE, with key. £20-30 104 A BOX OF VARIOUS GUN BELTS AND SLEEVES, plus two hip flasks. £10-15
105 A 400 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, with brass corners. £100-150 106 B.S.A..22 AIR RIFLE. £10-20 107 A WEBLEY & SCOTT SENIOR .22 AIR PISTOL. £30-50 108 COGSWELL & HARRISON OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, 500 size, with straps, and brass corners. £200-300 109 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG; together with a 12 bore cartridge belt (2). £30-50 110 A SWIFT TRAINING RIFLE, serial no: 7334, in its wooden box with label. £150-200 111 A .22 WEBLEY SERVICE AIR RIFLE MARK II, serial no: 84824. £150-200 112 JAMES PURDEY 300 SIZE OAK AND LEATHER WITH BRASS CORNERS CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, in new condition. £250-350 113 A LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £10-15 114 A .177 B.S.A. AIR RIFLE, serial no: 660. £20-30
(~~~B_o_o~K_s_A_N_D~M-A~P-S~---'~ 119 'ROUGH SHOOT' by E. H . LynnAllen; 'Approach to Shooting', by Peter H. Whitaker, plus a further ten associated books (12). £10-20
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120 'ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE GREEKS', by H. H. Scullard; 'Textbook of Small Arms 1929'; 'Field Sports' by Colin Wilcock; together with various gun catalogues. £20-30
(~--R-IFL-E-~) N.B. The following lots 121to142 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. 121 LEE ENFIELD S.M.L.E. MKIII .303 RIFLE, serial no: 6112. £20-30 122 AN UNWIN & RODGERS .22 RIMFIRE PENKNIFE SALOON PISTOL, 3 %in. octagonal barrel bearing proof marks, chequered horn grips, two blades, 7in. overall. £200-300 123 F. JAGER & CO. 16 BORE X 8.7MM DRILLING, serial no: 3379, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, plain scalloped action, side safety, 14in. pistol-grip stock. £300-500 124 A VOERE SEMI-AUTOMATIC .22 RIFLE, missing magazine. £5-10 125 .22 L. R. REMINGTON SPEEDMASTER, serial no: 2676638. £10-15 126 .22 L. R. MERLIN SEMI-AUTO RIFLE, serial no: 12390119 £5-7 127 .22 LR SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 9524, missing magazine. £10-15 128 .22 L. R. MODEL 290 WINCHESTER RIFLE, serial no: B1005358. £10-15
129 THE MARLIN FIREARMS MODEL 57 .22LR RIFLE, serial no: 206. £10-15
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142 A 6-SHOT .22 RIMFIRE FRENCH MUFF PISTOL, 1 ~in. barrel, two piece wooden grip, in its leather wallet. £30-50
VOERE KUPSTEIN .22 LR SEMIAUTO RIFLE, serial no: 185503. £5-10 131 VOERE .22 L. R. SEMI-AUTO RIFLE, serial no: 244946. £10-15 132 .22 L. R. SEMI-AUTO GERMAN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no: 84340. £30-50 133
SINGER NIKKO SEMI-AUTO 5 SHOT 12 BORE SHOTGUN, serial no: P221209. £80-120 134
.22 CAL STEYR BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 2606, 19in. barrel, full stocked, 14in. stock, with 4 x 32 Leslie Hewett scope. £300-500 135
.308 CAL STEYR/MANNLICHER MODEL K. BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 40055, with 23 ~in. barrel, half stocked, 15in. stock. £600-800 136
.22 HORNET CAL B.S.A. HUNTER MODEL BOLT ACTION RIFLE, serial no: IB2289, 24in. barrel, half stocked, 13 1.lin. pistol grip stock, 2-6 x 20 scope. £200-300 137 MOD 1890 .22 SHORT PUMP ACTION WINCHESTER RIFLE, serial no: 5553427. £15-20 138
G. E. LEWIS 199 CAL. SINGLE BARRELLED MARTINI ACTION RIFLE, serial no: 2157, 28in. barrel, partially engraved action, 14 Y.in. stock. £10-15 139 A .22 L.R. MODEL 90 PUMP-ACTION WINCHESTER RIFLE, serial no: 736759. £10-15
(~~~~C-A~RT-R~ID-G~ES~~~~) N.B. The following lots 143 to 319 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. 143 TWO UNOPENED BOXES OF 10 BORE ELEY GASLIGHT CARTRIDGES. £10-15 144 A BAG CONTAINING 3 BOXES OF 25X16 ELEY GRAND PRIX CARTRIDGES, plus various loose cartridges. £5-10 145 A BOX OF VARIOUS 16 BORE PAPER CARTRIDGES. £10-15 146 A SMALL LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, with approx. 50 x 28 bore cartridges. £30-50 STOCK ACTION AND FORE-END 149 THE STOCK AND ACTION ONLY OF A JAMES PURDEY SINGLE BARRELLED FALLING BLOCK HENRY'S PATENT A NO. 18 RIFLE, serial no: 9532, back action with sliding safety catch, partially engraved with scrollwork, trigger guard retaining most original finish, 14 ~in. figured stock with cheek piece and butt cap (light rust all over). £150-250
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150 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A CHAS. OSBORNE 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 63277, plain back action, 14 ~in. semi-pistol grip stock, including lin. rubber recoil pad. £30-50 151 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 14 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN BY PERRINGS & SON, serial no: 5474. £50-70 152 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY W. R. LEESON, serial no: 741, action engraved with fine scrollwork retaining traces of colour, carved leaf fences, intercepting sears, 14in. highly figured stock. £100-150 153 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A COGSWELL & HARRISONWBOREBOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 21848, partially scroll engraved action, 15in. wellfigured stock including lin. wooden extension, its maker's leather case with accessories. £300-500 154 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY FOREHAND CO. (WORCESTER MASS.), serial no: 2777, plain action retaining some colour, 14 Y.in. pistol grip well-figured stock. £100-200 155 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BACK ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDELEVER BY PERKES ADAMS & CO., serial no: 1370, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15 ~in. well-figured stock including wooden extension. £300-500 156 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN BY I. HOLLIS & SONS, serial nos: 45368, bar locks partially engraved, percussion fences, 15 Y.in. well-figured stock including 1 Y.in. wooden extension.
157 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY MIDLAND GUN COMPANY, serial no: 79558, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. figured stock including rubber recoil pad. £200-300 158 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JOSEPH LANG 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 6282, scroll engraved action, 14 ~in. stock. £80-120 159 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A .410 SINGLE BARRELLED SIDELEVER BELGIAN HAMMERGUN, serial no: 578. £2-3 160 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A J. SMITH (CONVERSION FROM PERCUSSION) SIDE LEVER BAR-INWOOD HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number. £80-120 161 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY H. SOLAY, serial no: 126067, in a canvas Patstone case. £10-20 162 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AW. R. PAPE 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7019, the action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in. well-figured stock. £50-70 163 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, scroll engraved action, 14 ~in. well-figured stock (pinned). £60-80 164 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 28 BORE PUSH DOWN DOUBLE BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, by Heidelberg, floating back action locks engraved with game scenes surrounded by scrollwork, 14 Xin. wellfigured stock. £80-120
165 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 20 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN BY WEST, no visible serial number, back action locks, 14in. stock cracked at hand. £20-30 166 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A JAMES PURDEY 12 BORE THUMB BRAKE BACK ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no: 7086, scroll engraved back action, 14 Xin. well-figured stock. £200-300 167 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A J. H. GREENER 14 BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1488, signed partially engraved bar action, 14 Xin. well-figured stock, in a wooden box. £50-70 168 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF AN ISAAC HOLLIS & SONS 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1880, bar action engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 ~in. figured stock, in its maker's oak and leather case with accessories. £200-300 169 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 7143, by Mortimer & Son, scroll engraved action, 14 Y.in. figured stock including ~in . wooden extension. £50-70 170 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A HOOTON & JONES 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 36848, border engraved action, 14 ~in. figured stock with a shield plaque inscribed 'Presented to W. N. Wilson by Lady Travis Clegg 1942', in a leather case with accessories. It is reputed that King George V used this gun when he came to stay at Clithero Castle. £60-80
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171 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A G. E. LEWIS 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 9920, scroll engraved action, 15in. well-figured stock including ~in. black ebonite extension. £100-150
(~~~o~v_E_R_A_N_D~U-N_D_E_R~~~) 175 I. A. B. DI G. ZOLi & G. GARDONE 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7952, 26 Y.in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored ~ choke in both, colour hardened scalloped action, 14in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 4oz. £150-200 176 A FRANCHI 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13983, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full, silver action, 15 ~in . stock. £100-150 177 FABRICA ITALIANA 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 307341, 27 ~in . nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, scroll engraved action and locks, 14in. pistol-grip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-200 177A WHITE DIAMOND 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 539396, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in £50-80 178 LANBER 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 139, 27 ~in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and Y. choke, silver action, 14 ~in. stock. £100-150
Top Lot 21
Top Lot 199
Bottom Lot 41 (Pair)
Bottom Lot 296
Lot 262
Top Lot 290
Centre Lot 280
Lot 298
Bottom Lot 270
Top Lot 308
Bottom Lot 297
Lot 313
179 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 72546, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, silver action, 14 ~in. pistol-grip stock. £200-300 180 A COMPOSED PAIR OF 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER GRADE 5 BOXLOCK EJECTORS BY BROWNING, serial nos: 66283NV and 48174NT, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, actions engraved with ducks and pheasants in flight, 14 Y.in. well-figured stocks including Y.in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a double leatherette case. £2500-3500 181 MERKEL 12 BORE OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR, serial no: 93553, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork, hand detachable locks, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. £3000-4000 182 BROWNING C2 GRADE 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 58941 S 76, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. %and full choke, action engraved with ducks and pheasants in flight, 14 ~in . well-figured pistol-grip stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz. £2000-2500 183 WEBLEY & SCOTT 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 301328, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. %and full choke, colour hardened action, 14 %in. semi-pistol grip stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. lOoz. £200-300 184 12 BORE BROWNING MODEL BT99 PLUS SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN, with 30in. multi choke barrel, with high rib fully adjustable recoil stock, beaver tail fore-end, in new condition. £200-300
185 12 BORE MERKEL PRE-WAR OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR SHOTGUN, serial no: 24669, with 76cm barrels, 2 %in. chambers, well-figured 15 ~in. stock, with full pistol grip. £700-900 186 12 BORE BEMESU PRE-WAR MERKEL ACTION OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, serial no: 6845, 28in. barrels, 2 %in. chambers, 14 ~in. stock with cheek piece and semi-pistol grip, scallop back action with scroll engraving. £500-700 187 AYA 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR MODEL CORAL DE-LUXE, serial no: 556795, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, scalloped action engraved with game scenes, 14 Y.in. figured stock, weight 7lb. £150-200 188 MEDALLIST 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 103237, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, multi-choke. £100-150 189 A SPANISH 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 138601, 27 ~in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. improved and Y. choke, blacked action, pistol grip stock. £60-80 190 P. BERETTA 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER MODEL 682 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: F74630B, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, multichokes, plain action, 14 %in. pistol grip stock, weight 8lb. £300-500 191 MAROCCHI 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 145819, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, silver action, 14in. pistol-grip stock, weight 7lb. 2oz. £50-70
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192 MAROCCHI 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 152857, 27 Y.in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, multi-choke, silver action, 14in. pistol-grip stock including ~in. black ebonite extension, weight 7lb. 2oz. £50-70 193 BROWNING 12 BORE B25 11 OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 44985, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, blacked action, 14 Y.,n. pistol grip stock including 1 ~in. wooden extension, weight 8lb. £250-350
(~~~~H-A-M~M-E_R_G_U~N~~~) 195 PARSON BROS. 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1704, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, scroll engraved back action, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz . £50-70
196 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1711, 30in . nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. %in. in both, back action scroll engraved retaining traces of colour, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500 197 C. G. BONEHILL 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 92173, 36in. nitro barrels, 76mm chamber bar locks, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock (pinned). £300-400 198 E. M. REILLEY 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 23143, 32in. nitro damascus barrels, 3 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, plain back action, 14 ~in . stock, weight lllb. 3oz. £800-1200
199 JAMES WOODWARD 12 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 5499, no. 2 of a pair, 28in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, bar locks engraved with fine scrollwork retaining some original colour, pecussion fences, top tang engraved with fine scrollwork retaining much original colour, 14 !c!in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its maker's double oak and leather case with various accessories.
See Colour Illustration £600-800 200 WATSON BROS. 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.!in. chambers, bored improved cyl in both, bar action engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350 201 ARMY & NAVY 8 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 15136, 36 !c!in. nitro barrel, 82mm chamber, plain signed back action retaining traces of colour, 14 Y.in. wellfigured stock including Y.in. rubber recoil pad, weight 13lb. 6oz. £500-700 202 W.W. GREENER 10 BORE 'THE FORESTERS GUN' TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 39009, 32in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. extra full choke in both, bar action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, percussion fences, 13 Y.in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock with raised wooden comb, weight 8lb. 8oz. £300-500 203 WILKINSON & SON 10 BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 6878, 32in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored true cyl and improved cyl, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, retracting strikers (Wilkinson's no: 317 Patent 1878), 14 Y.in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 8lb. 8oz., in its maker 's oak and leather case with reloading tool, cleaning rod and chamber brush. £1000-1500
204 JAMES WOODWARD 12 BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3151, no. 1 of a pair, 30in. black powder only barrels, 2 !c!in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, back action locks engraved with scrollwork, replaced hammers, 14 !c!in. well-figured semipistol grip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £300-500 205 W. & C. SCOTT 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 30720, 30in. damascus nitro barrels, 2 !c!in. chambers, bored approx. Y. choke in both, partially engraved bar locks retaining some original colour, 14in. well-figured semipistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 4oz. £400-600 206 P. KNIGHT (NOTTINGHAM) 12 BORE SINGLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 351, 32in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chamber, full choke, plain bar action, 14 Y.in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. 207 WILLIAM JONES 12 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 1828, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 !c!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and !c! choke, bar locks engraved with game scenes and scrollwork, hidden bite, 14 !c!in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350 208 COL HAWKER (LONGPARISH) 10 BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 28 !c!in. damascus barrels (sold with proof exemption certificate), signed back action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14 !c!in. well-figured stock with heel and toe plates, in a leather case with a liftout tray. £500-700
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212 SKB ARMS 'MODEL 2003' 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 55295, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and !c! choke, scalloped blacked action engraved with scrollwork, 14 Y.!in. pistol grip stock, weight 7lb.; together with its cleaning kit and 15 cartridges. £200-300 213 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 111386, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and Y. choke, game scene engraved action retaining traces of colour, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock including !c!in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its maker 's canvas case. £100-150 214 ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 69436, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 !c!in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, plain action, 14in. stock pinned at head, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its maker's canvas case. £80-120 215 KESTREL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 261,222, 27 !c!in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers. £20-30 216 A SPANISH 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: CH69257, 27 !c!in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. !c! and Y. choke, game scene engraved action, 14in. stock, in a leather case. £40-60 217 SPANISH MADE SINGLE BARRELLED 12 BORE, serial no: 77688. £5-10 218 B.S.A. MADE IN ITALY SINGLE BARRELLED 12 BORE, serial no: 52826. £5-10
219 DARNE 12 BORE SLIDING BREECH MODEL 7V616, 27 ~in . nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved w ith rose and scrollwork, figured stock (slightly loose at head). £300-500 220 A BOLT ACTION .410, serial no: 355733. £20-30 221 THOMAS WILD 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 5879, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, partially engraved action, 14 ~in . semipistol grip well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £80-120 222 A BIRMINGHAM MADE 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 1286, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, plain action, 14 ~in . stock including lin. rubber recoil pad. £80-120 223 R. L. CAPELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 62844, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, partially engraved action, 14 ~in . wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £100-200 224 12 BORE GERMAN BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR SHOTGUN BY GUSTLOFF, serial no: 50483, 75cm barrels, 70mm chambers, 14 Y.in. stock with semi-pistol grip, scalloped back action, 75% original colour case hardening. £150-250 225 16 BORE PRE-WAR DARNE OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN, serial no: 3784, built on a Merkel action nonejector, 27in. barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, 14 %in. straight hand stock. £200-300 226 STEVENS MODEL 31112 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 64, 30in. nitro barrels, missing fore-end. £10-20
227 AYA 12 BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 424952, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. !4 and Y. choke, colour hardened action, 14 Y.in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. in a new can vas Brady case. £100-150 228 CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 16703, 27 Y.in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, game scene engraved action, scalloped chequered panels, 14in. semi-pistol grip stock, weight 7lb. 4oz. £60-80 229 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 23942, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining some original finish, 14 ~in . highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £100-150
(~~~B_o_x_L_o_c~K-E_J_Ec_T_O~R~~) 230 WATSON BROS. 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 7051, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its canvas case. £250-350 231 W. RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9150, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, plain action, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £250-350 232 WILLIAM EVANS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no; 5150, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, removable striker discs, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. in its maker 's leather case. £300-500
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233 HARRIER DE-LUXE 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 93926, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and Y. choke, silver action, 15 ~in. stock including 1 ~in . wooden extension, weight 6lb . 8oz. £100-150 234 AYA 12 BORE NO. 4 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 499187, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, colour hardened action, 14 ~in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. 235 A. J. JEWSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 512, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, plain action, 14 ~in . figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £250-350 236 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK WITH SIDEPLATE EJECTOR, serial no: 56655, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14 Y.in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £500-700 237 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 24953, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, scroll engraved action, 14 ~in . figured stock, weight 6lb . lOoz. £400-600 238 WINCHESTER PIGEON GRADE 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: PWK001699, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, partially engraved action, 14 ~in. pistol-grip stock, including Y.in. rubber recoil pad. £400-600 239 JOSEPH LANG 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17,749, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, gam e scene engraved action, 14 ~in . figured stock including lin. wooden extension, pinned at head, 6lb. 6oz. £250-350
Top Lot 252
Bottom Lot 243
240
243
245
GRAYLAG 8 BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR,
JOHN RIGBY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17629 (class D),
W. KAVANAGH & SON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 9011,
serial no: 376469, 32in. nitro barrels, 3 ~in. chambers, colour hardened action, 14 :Xin. semi-pistol grip stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight lOlb. £400-600
30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and ~ choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 :Xin. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its maker's canvas and leather case with various accessories.
30in. nitro barrels by another, 2 :Xin. chambers, bored approx. :X choke in both, scroll engraved action, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300 246
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26 ~in. nitro barrels by another, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and :X choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £250-350 247
241 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41249, 30in. nitro
barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, scroll engraved action, 15in. stock cracked at hand. £100-150 242 KESTREL-GUNMARK 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no:
£600-800 244 CHARLES ROSSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 30708,
28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, plain action, 14 Y.in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-150
COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 27162,
ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 19388, 28in. nitro
barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 ~in. w ell-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-150
299921, 27 ~in . chamber, true cyl in both. £30-50
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248 C. HELLIS & SONS 12 BORE
BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5544, 26in. nitro pitted barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and :Y. choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 ~in . figured stock including 2in. extension, in its makers oak and leather case. £300-400 249 B.S.A. (RETAILED BY K. D. RADCLIFFE) 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and :Y. choke, blacked action engraved with game scenes, 14 ~in. well-figured stock including :Y.in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., serial no: 16476. £100-150 250 WILLIAM ATKINSON 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 3193, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, plain signed action, 14 Xin. figured restock, including ~in. rubber recoil paid, weight 6lb. 8oz. £80-120 251 ARTHUR TURNER 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 33893, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and full choke, scroll engraved action, 14 Xin. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120 252 CHARLES HELLIS & SONS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR WITH SIDEPLATES, serial no: 5868, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and :Y. choke, action profusely engraved with bold scrollwork, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz.
See Illustration £700-900 253 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41,226, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14 Xin. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its canvas case. £150-250
257 A COMPOSED PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 14443 & 14478, 28in. nitro barrels, no: 1 new barrels by another, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, actions engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 :Y.in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stocks including 1 ~in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 6oz., in their maker's oak and leather double case with accessories. £1500-2500 258 COGSWELL & HARRISON PAIR OF SANDHURST MODEL 12 BORE ASSISTED OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTORS WITH SIDEPLATES, serial nos: 45920/ 1, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, actions and sideplates engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour, 15in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their double oak and leather maker's case with accessories. See Colour Illustration £2000-3000
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259 A PAIR OF JOHN WILKES 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 4111/2, 27in. nitro barrels (new by the makers), 2 :Y.in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, actions engraved with scrollwork, recolour hardened actions, 15 Y.in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their oak and leather case. £1000-1500 260 BOSS & CO. PAIR OF 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 5285/6, 28in. nitro barrels (new by the makers), 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, gold cocking indicators, 15in. well-figu red stocks including 1 ~in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their maker's leather double motor case with accessories (handle broken). £18000-22000
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261 A PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 16084/5, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and X choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much colour, 15in. well figured stocks including Y.in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their maker's brass bound oak and leather double case. £12000-16000 262 E. J. CHURCHILL PAIR OF 12 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER PREMIERE MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 4387 /8, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. ~ choke, actions engraved with fine scrollwork, carved percussion fences, 14 Y.in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their makers double oak and leather case with accessories. £6000-8000
See Colour Illustration 262A J. HARKOM & SON PAIR OF 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTORS, serial nos: 2075/6, 29in. black powder only barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, actions engraved with fine scrollwork, carved percussion fences, 14 Y.in. wellfigured stocks, weight 6lb. 2oz., in their maker's double oak and leather case with accessories. £600-800 262B W. HORTON (GLASGOW) PAIR OF 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos: 2720/ 1, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, plain £3000-5000
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263 CHARLES BOSWELL 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 1269 OCT, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, back action locks, 14 ~in . well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lloz. £150-200
264 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE BACK ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 8470, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, plain action, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £100-150 265 J. WOODWARD 12 BORE PUSH DOWN 'THE AUTOMATIC' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 4051, 25in. nitro barrels by another, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. V. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, arcaded fences, 14 ~in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £600-900 266 DARLOW (NORWICH) 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ and Y. choke, border engraved action, 14 ~in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300 267 W. & J. DAVIS 12 BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 420, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. ~and full choke, filed rib, partially engraved back action, 15in. figured semi-pistol grip stock including 1 ~in . wooden extension, weight 7lb. 8oz. £150-200 268 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE BACK ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no: 6471, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 13 Y.in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £200-300
(~~~~S-M~A-L_L_B_o_R_E_s~~~) 269 C. W. ANDREW .410 TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 3732, 28in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, plain back action, 14 ~in. figured stock, weight 4lb. 8oz. (needs rejointing before use). £100-150 270 A. CHAMBERLAIN (SALISBURY) 28 BORE TOP LEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no: 16170, 26in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and full choke, bar locks engraved with scroll and game scenes, 13in. wellfigured stock, weight 5lb. 3oz. See Colour Illustration £700-900 271
AYA 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 476,571, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, colour hardened action, 14 ~in. stock, weight 6lb. £200-300 272
BELGIAN MADE 16 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 4420, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, bar action engraved with scrollwork, carved clipped fences, 14 V.in. semipistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. £200-300 273 ARMSTRONG & CO ..410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no: 43,469, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, scroll engraved action, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 4lb., in its maker's canvas case. £300-500 274 C. B. VAUGHAN .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 802, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, partially engraved back action, 14in. figured stock, weight 4lb., in its maker's case. £200-300
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275 WEBLEY & SCOTT 16 BORE MODEL 700 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 128717, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 Y.in. chambers, bored approx. V. and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour, 14 Y.in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £800-1200 276 CHARLES INGRAM 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: A5413, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. V. and %choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. highly figured replacement stock, weight 5lb. lOoz. £2000-3000 277 T. BLAND & SONS 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 16442, 28in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and Y. choke, plain action,14 V.in. well-figured stock including %in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 14oz. £800-1200 278 PEDERSEN CUSTOM 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 156592, 28in. nitro barrels, weight 7lb. £30-50 279 16 BORE LEFT HANDED J. P. SAUER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN, serial no: 409571, with 27 ~ in. barrels and 2 Y.in. chambers, 14in. full pistol grip stock, scalloped back action with traces of colour. £200-300 280 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 96673, 28in. nitro barrels (pitted), 3in. chamber, partially engraved action retaining some original colour, 14 Xin. wellfigured stock, weight 4lb. lOoz., in its makers canvas violin case. See Colour Illustration £600-800 281 WEBLEY & SCOTT 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 90130, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels by H. & R. Sneezum, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. ~ choke in both, scroll engraved action, 14 ~in. half-pistol grip stock (wooden insert below safety), weight 5lb. 12oz. £250-350
282 BEN EDWARDS .410 DOUBLE BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 15146, 27 %in. black powder only barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, border engraved back action locks, 13 %in. semi-pistol grip figured stock with metal butt plate, in its canvas case. £200-300 283 JAMES WOODWARD 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6058, 28in. nitro barrels by Howard Davis, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. :X in both, action engraved with fine scrollwork, intercepting sears, removable disc strikers, 14 ~in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 5lb. 8oz. £800-1200 284 W. J. JEFFERY & CO . .410 (CONVERTED FROM ROOK RIFLE) SINGLE BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 12864, 27in. octagonal nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, partially engraved action retaining traces of colour, 14 ~in . well-figured pistol-grip stock, weight 4lb. lloz., in its maker 's canvas and leather case. £250-350 285 COGSWELL & HARRISON 16 BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED TOP LEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no: 16763, 30in. nitro barrel, 2 ~in . chamber, full choke, scroll engraved back action, 14in. wellfigured stock, weight 5lb. £100-150 286 AYA NO. 2 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 291732, 26 %in. chopperlump nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining much original colour, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £700-900 287 P. BERETTA MOD S687 20 BORE OVER AND UNDER SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: E72747B, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, action engraved with flying grouse, 14 ~in . well-figured pistol grip stock including Y.in. wooden extension, weight 5lb. 15oz. £500-700
288 G. E. LEWIS & SONS 16 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 12818, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 %in. highly figured stock including lin. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz., in a leather case (missing handle). £500-700 289 A BELGIAN DOUBLE BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER 28 BORE, no visible serial number, 25 ~in . nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, blacked action, 14 Y.in. stock, in new condition. £100-200 290 THE STOCK ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W. P. JONES 28 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 14078, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, carved leaf fences, 'W. P. Jones' in gold on top lever, 14in. well-figured stock, bulbous tipped foreend. The barrels are clean but out of black powder proof.
See Colour Illustration £1500-2000
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294 J. WILKES 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4529, 30in. black powder only barrels, 2 ~in. chambers bored approx. improved cyl and % choke; together with an extra pair of sleeved 28in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and Y. choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its maker's leather case (missing handle). £500-700 295 AYA NO. 2 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 175812, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining much colour, 14 %in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather legof-mutton case. £400-600 296
J. WOODWARD & SONS LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 6753, 26 ~in. chopperlump nitro Sir Joseph Whitworth barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and % choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour, arcaded fences, no. 2 of a pair, 15in. well-figured Prince of Wales stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in its leather case.
See Colour Illustration 292 ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 45581, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and %choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a leather case. £1500-2000 293 GEORGE GIBBS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 18877, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork (polished action), 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., no. 1 of a pair. £600-800
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£7000-9000 297 MIDLAND GUN COMPANY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 58227, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and %choke, locks and action engraved with game scenes surrounded by fine scrollwork retaining traces of original colour, 14 %in. highly figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz., no. 2 of a pair, in a canvas Brady case.
See Colour Illustration £2500-3500
298 JAMES PURDEY & SONS LIGHTWEIGHT 12 BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 23,679, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and %choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining much original colour, 15 ~in . highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a leather Brady case.
See Colour Illustration £6000-8000 299 J. GRAHAM & CO. (INVERNESS) 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: G7146, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and % choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 ~in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £1500-2000 300 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, 14 Y.in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, in a leather case with various accessories. £800-1200 301 BOSS & CO. 12 BORE ASSISTEDOPENING 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. 7oz., in a Boss oak and leather case.
304 JOHN WILKES 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 13570, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour, 15in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £3000-4000 305 AYA NO. 2 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 425188, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, handdetachable locks, 14 %in. figured stock including %rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 14oz. £400-600 306 J. HOBSON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4165, 30in. nitro damascus barrels by Boss & Co., London, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in . well-figured stock, with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a lea ther case. £1200-1 600
307 JAMES PURDEY 12 BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17,224, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour, 15 Y.in. well-figured semi-pistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather case. £4000-6000 308 J. WOODWARD & SONS 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 4912, 29in. nitro chopper lump barrels, 2 ~in . chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, arcaded fences, gold cocking indicators, 14 %in. well-figured Prince of Wales stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., no. 2 of a pair.
See Colour Illustration £2500-3500 309 GOLD SABEL GUNMARK 12 BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 11520, 25in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl in both, scroll engraved locks and action, colour hardened, detachable locks, 14 ~in . stock. £300-500
See Illustration £5000-7000 302 KESTREL 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 341974, 27 ~in. nitro barrels, 14 ~in. stock. £50-70 303 HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 17036, 27in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. Y. and ~ choke, partially engraved action, 14 %in. wellfigured stock including %in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb., in a canvas case. £4000-6000
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310 W. & C. SCOTT & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 41058, 27in. nitro sleeved barrels, scroll engraved back action locks with crystal indicators, 14in . highly figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 14oz. £400-600 311 W. & C. SCOTT & SON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 47,947, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. X and ~ choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 ~in. highly figured semipistol grip stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £800-1200 312 COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 BORE EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 44001, 27 ~in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. improved 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 maker's leather case.
See Illustration £2000-3000 313
BOSS & CO. 12 BORE ASSISTEDOPENING SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 5516, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 ~in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and X choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour, 14 ~in. highly figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its makers oak and leather case with accessories.
315 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, 14 Xin . wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. (slight repair to fore-end wood). £1000-1500 316 HENRY ATKIN 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 648, 28in. nitro barrels (left tube below recommended wall thickness), 2 ~in. chambers, improved cyl in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 %in. well-figured stock, including ~in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 6oz .. £1000-1500 317 G. CALLONS (MAISON LIEN) (BELGIAN) 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 810, 30 %in. nitro chopperlum barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. X and full choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, clipped fences carved with holly leaves, 14in. well-figured pistol grip stock with cheek piece and %in . rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz., manual safety and swivel attachments, in its leather leg-of-mutton case. £700-900
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See Colour Illustration £4000-6000 314 T. NEWTON 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no: 59214, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 %in. chambers, bored approx. improved cyl and %choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork retaining traces of colour, 14 ~ in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £1500-2000
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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.
BOLT & KIDNER Auctioneers of Modern and Antique Guns PRICES REALIZED ANTIQUE AND MODERN GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS HELD ON 24TH FEBRUARY, 1997 LOT NO. HAMMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 6A 8 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
720.00 600.00 400.00 55.00 130.00 150.00 75.00 260.00 50.00 55.00 260.00 95.00 20.00 36.00 42.00 30.00 42.00 10.00 14.00 42.00 42.00 14.00 140.00 32.00 320.00 40.00 50.00 70.00 30.00 130.00 120.00 260.00 150.00 7.00 28.00 100.00 160.00 340.00 170.00 160.00 34.00 38.00
LOT NO. HAMMER 47 48 49 49A 49B 49C 49D 50 51 52 53 57 58 60 64 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75E 75F 76 77 78 79 80 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 90A 90B 90C 90D
LOT NO. HAMMER
260.00 30.00 100.00 58.00 50.00 130.00 28.00 400.00 52.00 480.00 42.00 30.00 36.00 260.00 75.00 220.00 180.00 20.00 12.00 38.00 38.00 24.00 250.00 280.00 160.00 32.00 28.00 18.00 260.00 58.00 300.00 160.00 65.00 10.00 75.00 300.00 340.00 2.00 65.00 400.00 150.00 580.00
90F 90G 91 92 93 94 96 97 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 118 120 122 123 124 125 126 127 129 130 131 132 133 135 136 137 138A
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80.00 20.00 320.00 90.00 420.00 500.00 380.00 400.00 240.00 34.00 2.00 1400.00 340.00 22.00 12.00 36.00 20.00 70.00 95.00 55.00 75.00 85.00 90.00 22.00 36.00 850.00 240.00 150.00 260.00 52.00 300.00 100.00 1200.00 360.00 100.00 340.00 1200.00 2200.00 70.00 280.00 240.00 85.00
LOT NO. HAMMER 138B 138C 139 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 151A 151B 151C 151D 151E 151F 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 162 163 164 165 166 168 169 170 171 172
700.00 1400.00 450.00 320.00 110.00 1000.00 3800.00 100.00 800.00 1200.00 580.00 420.00 320.00 750.00 300.00 150.00 45.00 300.00 80.00 80.00 6000.00 5000.00 12000.00 8500.00 1800.00 110.00 3600.00 4500.00 200.00 2000.00 2800.00 3800.00 1100.00 700.00 280.00 1200.00 480.00 150.00 1000.00
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11 . The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description, but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and description of each lot.
26. The Auctioneers act as agents only and therefore shall not be accountable to the vendor for any sum until payment has been received from the buyer.
12. No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in full for it and for any other lots purchased . All purchases must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense w ithin two working days following the sale. A charge of £ 1.00 ( + VAT) per lot per day will be made for purchases not removed within this period.
Forgeries
13. Should the purchaser fail to pay for and remove any lot within seven days following the sale, the Auctioneers shall have the right to re-sell the lot at auction or by private treaty without giving notice to the buyer. Any liability to the buyer shall be limited to the hammer price originally paid
14. Interest calculated at 2% above the Base rate prevailing at National Westminster Bank Pie shall be payable as wel l as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within two working days fol lowing 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.
27. Should any lot prove to be a deliberate forgery, the Auctioneers, upon receipt of written 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) the lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale; (b) written proof of the forgery accompanies the lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in the light of the catalogue description the lot is a deliberate forgery; (c) the general opinion of scholars and experts at the time of the sale would have indicated that the lot was a deliberate forgery; or, (d) scientific processes in existence at the time of the sale would have estab lished that the lot was a deliberate forgery. The benefit of this Condition is not negotiable