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.EXTRA LOJ'S

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MARCH 2005 SALES LOT 425A STEVENS .22 (K-HORNET) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. 2138, 21 in. blued barrel, reblued action, the barrel and action each fitted with a Parker-Hale scope base, 13 l/2in. stock. £300-350 LOT 425B VICKERS ARMSTRONG .22 (HORNET) 'EMPIRE MODEIJ HINGED FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. El 724, converted from .22 rimfire, 24 l/2in. heavy barrel, fitted with scope bases. £40-60

LOT 693A C.W. ANDREWS .450 /.400 (3IN. JEFFERY) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3722, 28in. nitro barrels, matt sight rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 1/2in. replacement stock. £1000-1500

LOT 694 ._>:.G. BONEHILL .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER / HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4406, 24in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with The following rifles (Lots 692-698) are open sights, bead foresight with flip-up subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price moonsight, carved percussion fences , as Temporary Imports. rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, 14 3/8in. replacement stock. The following Lots 692-695 are £700-900 purchased as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, LOT 694A to be held as a curiosity or ornament. !./"'WALTER LOCKE & CO .. 577 (2 3/4IN.) BLACK POWDER OT692 EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER I. HOLLIS & SONS .500 (31N.) BLACK RIFLE, serial no. 1804, 28in. black POWDER EXPRESS ROTARYpowder only barrels, matt rib with open UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, sights, carved percussion fences, serial no. 51945, 28in. black powder only rebounding back-action locks with bolted barrels with Henry Patent rifling, broad rib hammers, 14in. replacement stock. with open sights, carved percussion £700-900 fences, non-rebounding sidelocks, scroll LOT 695 engraving (worn), 14 l/2in. replacement f tATSON BROS .. 500 (3 1/4IN.) stock. £800-1200 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER Lj>T 692A RIFLE, serial no . 11695 , 28in. black ELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE powder only barrels, matt rib with open .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER sights, carved percussion fences , EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER rebounding back-action locks, 14in. RIFLE, serial no. 6443 , 28in. black replacement stock. powder only barrels, matt sight rib with £700-900 open leaf sights, bead foresight with flipup moonsight, rebounding sidelocks, 14in. The following Lots 696-699 will require pistolgrip stock. the buyer to produce a relevant British £700-900 Firearms Certificate or Registered L,OT 693 Firearms Dealer Licence before these vCOGSWELL & HARRISON .SOO weapons may be released. (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESSOT 696 .,_ ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER ANTON & CO . .400 I .360 (2 3/4IN.) RIFLE, serial no. 15570, 28in. black NITRO EXPRESS ROTARYpowder only barrels, matt rib with open UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, sights, carved percussion fences , nonserial no. 50908, 28in. barrels, matt sight rebounding back-action locks with bolted rib with open sights, carved percussion hammers, scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 replacement stock. 1/4in. replacement stock. £700-900 £800-1200

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LOT 697 / W.W. GREENER .577 /.500 (3 1/8IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 14164, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 3/4in. replacement stock. £700-900 LOT 698 JANSSEN FILS & CO .. 375 (2 1/21N. FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial 110. 82125, 28in. nitro barrels, matt rib with open sights and gold-inlaid with the maker 's name, bead foresight with flip-up blade sight, carved fences , rebounding sidelocks, 13 1/2in. replacement stock. £800-1200 The following rifle is subject to 3.2% duty on the hammer price and 17.5% VAT on the hammer price, duty and commission. OT699 COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD.. 375 (2 1/2IN. FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 43177, 28in. nitro barrels with open sights, automatic safety, removeable striker discs, stepped action with scrollwork, retaining some original blued finish , 14 l/2in. replacement stock with steel buttplate. £1200-1600

SEALED BIDS SALE LOT 1128: This Lot is withdrawn.

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SALE WEDNESDAY, 9TH MARCH 2005 To be held at:

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Tuesday 8th March 2005

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Wednesday 9th March 2005

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WEDNESDAY 9th MARCH 2005 MORNING SALE 11.00AM INDEX OF LOTS Fishing

l - 22

Books

23 - 33

Pictures & Prints

34 - 46

Taxidermy

47 - 57

Ivory

58 - 59

Archery

60 - 63

Armour and Militaria

64 - 76

Edged Weapons

77 - 87

Knives

88 - 114

Flintlock Pistols

115-118

Flintlock Longarms

119 - 127

Percussion Pistols

128 - 142

Percussion Longarms

143 - 160

Re-Loading Tools

161 - 195

Powder Flasks

196 - 202

Pinfire

203 - 209

Cases

210 - 233

Cartridge Magazines

234 - 240

Cartridge Boards

241 - 244

Accessories

245 - 312a

Obsolete

313 - 335

Air Weapons

336 - 359

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WEDNESDAY 9th MARCH 2005 AFTERNOON SALE 3.00PM INDEX OF LOTS Rifles

360 - 425

Disguised Weapons

426 - 429

Pairs

430 - 450a

Trios

451 - 452

Sidelock Ejectors

453 - 503a

Sidelock Non-Ejectors

504 - 517

Boxlock Ejectors

518-563

Boxlock Non-Ejectors

564 - 575

Small Bore Hammerguns

576 - 586

Hammerguns

587 - 609

Big Bores

610 - 618

Small Bores

619 - 654

Single-Barrelled

655 - 662

Over and Under

663 - 691

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FORTHCOMING SALES Fine Modern & Antique Guns & Related Items Sale Wednesday 8th June 2005 Closing Date for Entries: 2nd May 2005 Wednesday 7th September 2005 Closing Date for Entries: 1st August 2005 Wednesday 7th December 2005 Closing Date for Entries: 31 st October 2005

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EXTRA LOTS & AMENDMENTS MARCH 2005 SALES LOT425A STEVENS .22 (K-HORNET) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. 2138, 2lin. blued barrel, reblued action, the barrel and action each fitted with a Parker-Hale scope base, 13 l/2in. stock. £300-350 LOT425B VICKERS ARMSTRONG .22 (HORNET) 'EMPIRE MODEU HINGED FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. El 724, converted from .22 rim fire, 24 I /2in. heavy barrel, fitted with scope bases. £40-60 The following rifles (Lots 692-698) are subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price as Temporary Imports. The following Lots 692-695 are purchased as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. LOT 692 I. HOLLIS & SONS .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 51945, 28in. black powder only barrels with Henry Patent rifling, broad rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding sidelocks, scroll engraving (worn), 14 l/2in. replacement stock. £800- 1200 LOT 692A BELMONT INTERCHANGEABLE .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 6443, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt sight rib with open leaf sights, bead foresight with tlipup moonsight, rebounding sidelocks, 14in. pistolgrip stock. £700-900 LOT 693 COGSWELL & HARRISON .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 15570, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, nonrebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. replacement stock. £700-900

LOT 693A C.W. ANDREWS .450 /.400 (31N. JEFFERY) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 3722, 28in. nitro barrels, matt sight rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 l/2in. replacement stock. £1000-1500

LOT 697 W.W. GREENER .577 /.500 (3 1/8IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 14164, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 3/4in. replacement stock. £700-900

LOT 694 C.G. BONEHILL .SOO (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4406, 24in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, bead foresight with flip-up moonsight, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, 14 3/8in. replacement stock. £700-900

LOT 698 JANSSEN FILS & CO..375 (2 l/2IN. FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 82125, 28in. nitro barrels, matt rib with open sights and gold-inlaid with the maker's name, bead foresight with flip-up blade sight, carved fences, rebounding sidelocks, 13 I /2in. replacement stock. £800-1200

LOT 694A WALTER LOCKE & CO .. 577 (2 3/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 1804, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, 14in. replacement stock. £700-900 LOT 695 WATSON BROS.. 500 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 11695, 28in. black powder only barrels, matt rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, I 4in. replacement stock. £700-900 The following Lots 696-699 will require the buyer to produce a relevant British Firearms Certificate or Registered Firearms Dealer Licence before these weapons may be released. LOT 696 MANTON & CO . .400 I .360 (2 3/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 50908, 28in. barrels, matt sight rib with open sights, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, 14 l/4in. replacement stock. £800-1200

The following rifle is subject to 3.2% duty on the hammer price and 17.5% VAT on the hammer price, duty and commission. LOT 699 COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD..375 (2 1/2IN. FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 43177, 28in. nitro barrels with open sights, automatic safety, removeable striker discs, stepped action with scrollwork, retaining some original blued finish, 14 1/2in. replacement stock with steel buttplate. £1200-1600

SEALED BIDS SALE LOT 1128: This Lot is withdrawn.

6. FISHING 1. A HARDY OXBLOOD NERODA compartmented dry fly box 6 l/2in. x 3 3/4in.; together with a Salter tubular brass balance 0-40lbs with alloy handle. (2) £60-80

AN OGDEN SMITH BLACK JAPANNED FLY RESERVOIR with five removable alloy clip trays, two for salmon and three for trout, the hinged lid with carrying handles 8 3/4in. x Sin. x 2 l/2in. containing approx. 43 fully dressed salmon flies. £100-130

7. 2. A BLACK JAPANNED COMPARTMENTED BAIT BOX containing an assortment of <lapping and may flies; together with a black japanned 40 clip fly box; and a plastic pot containing a large number of yellow dry flies with barbs removed, with a circular Farlow's label to lid. (3) £30-50

A COGSWELL & HARRISON OF PICCADILLY STITCHED BLOCK LEATHER FLY RESERVOIR with carrying handle, lock and former owners initials on plaque, containing three removable wooden frames with alloy leaves each with a leather tabs marked A B C and fitted with alloy salmon clips, the whole containing approx. 61 fully dressed salmon flies. £100-150

A WHEATLEY SIXTEEN COMPARTMENT DRY FLY BOX with felt pad to hinged lid containing a large selection of dry flies; together with a similar 12 compartment Wheatley dry fly box; and a Hardy alloy vest pocket six compartment dry fly box. (3) £30-50

A HARDY "PERFECT" 4IN. ALLOY WIDE DRUM SALMON FLY REEL with ribbed brass foot, rim tension regulator screw, circular nickel silver line guard and black handle in Hardy Sylvet reel case together with spare drum fitted with sinking line. £100-1 50

4. A CHROMED TIN containing twelve J. S. Sharpe Parker Tube flies in original packets seven; Alex Martin Waddington "Eleverine" salmon flies in original packets; and a Hardy 3/4in. tube fly together with a Wheatley alloy tube fly box containing approx. thirty tube flies ; and trebles. £40-60

9. A HARDY "PERFECT" 4 l/4IN. DUP MKII ALLOY WIDE DRUM SALMON FLY REEL with ribbed brass foot, rim tension regulator screw, circular nickel silver line guard and ebonite handle in Hardy Sylvet reel case together with spare drum fitted with floating line. £120-160

5. A HARDY ALLOY TROUT WET FLY BOX with clips and central leaf; together with three other Hardy fly boxes various. (4) £20-40

10. A FINE ARTHUR WALKER 3/0 HARD RUBBER AND NICKEL BOUND WIDE DRUM SALMON FLY REEL with S shaped counterbalance winding arm with ebonite winding knob, the back plate with optional check button and seven red dot graduated adjustable brake, the cap with maker's details: Arthur Walker Maker W. Hemp N.Y., fitted with three pillars and two roller pillars and with a silk line, pierced nickel silver foot stamped 432 200 and 30 (foot slightly filed) . See illustration on page 74 £400-600

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AN ABU AMBASSADEUR 6500C MULTIPLYING BAIT CASTING REEL with level wind, optional check and adjustable brake in leatherette pouch with oil bottle and spares. £30-50

12. AN AMBASSADEUR 6000 MULTIPLYING BAIT CASTING REEL with adjustable brake, rim mounted drum release lever and level wind, counterbalance handle with star drag, red anodised finish in its leatherette case. £30-50

13. AN AMBASSADEUR 6000 MULTIPLYING BAIT CASTING REEL with adjustable brake, rim mounted drum release lever and level wind, counterbalance handle with star drag, red anodised finish in its leatherette case. £30-50

14. A HARDY "PERFECT" 2 7/81N. • DUP MKII ALLOY TROUT FLY REEL with ribbed brass foot, rim tension regulator screw, circular clear agate line guard and ebonite handle in Hardy's Sylvet bag. £90-130 15. A FARLOW'S 4IN. ALLOY PATENT LEVER WIDE DRUM SALMON FLY REEL with waisted horn handle, alloy foot, (reduced) and fixed check, the back plate with adjustable drag and maker's details fitted one roller pillar. £50-70 16. A HARDY BRASS-HEADED TROUT PRIEST on wooden shaft; a Puma stainless steel folding knife I priest with leather lanyard; a Salter nickel plated tubular spring balance with folding handle 0-50lbs; a similar Salter spring balance 0-4lbs; and a stainless steel pocket knife with two blades with inch scales to sides. (5) £50-70 17. AN UNMARKED ALLCOCKS 4 1/21N. COXAN AERIAL CENTRE PIN REEL with walnut back plate fitted with brass optional check button, brass wire line guard and calliper check, the ebonite six spoke drum fitted with regulating brake and white xylonite handles on circular receivers. See illustration on page 74 £700-900

19. A HARDY THREE PIECE STEEi: CENTRED BUILT CANE PALAKONA FLY ROD lOFT 61N. with lock fast joints in maker's brown cloth bag; together with a Shakespeare two piece alpha beach caster rod 12ft l 355-360E in maker's cloth bag, little used; and a Hardy special tournament trout distance fly rod, 9ft. 6in. ( 1972) made from Hardy's Graphite Carbon Fibre, little used, in maker's blue cloth bag. (3) £100-150

24. 'THE BREECH-LOADER AND HOW TO USE IT', W.W. Greener, illustrated, third edition, 1893. £10-15

20. REUBEN HEATON a set of weighing scales by Reuben Heaton, 36 New Street, Aston, Birmingham, the 'Every Ready' scales numbered '2' of 8 3/4in. diameter with wire weighing basket and glazed rudd and glazed mackerel. £80-120

26. A GROUP OF FIVE BOOKS FROM THE FIREARMS CLASSICS LIBRARY, comprising John Taylor, 'African Rifles & Cartridges'; W.W. Greener, 'The Gun and its Development' (9th Ed.); Philip Sharpe, 'The Rifle in America'; Julian Hatcher, 'Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers'; and Elmer Keith, 'Shotguns by Keith ', all leather bound and in as new condition. £100-150

21. A PIKE MOUNTED IN A BOWFRONTED CASE, killed by W. M. Matthew Esq on the Bann, September 27th 190 I , weight 22 l/4lb. in a riverbed setting, restored in 1995, 47 l /2in. x 21 l/2in. £500-700 22. BICKERDYKE, J. 'THE BOOK OF THE ALL-ROUND ANGLER' limited edition, London 1888. £100-150

BOOKS 18. A HARDY BROTHERS THREE PIECE GREENHEART FLY ROD 9FT with turned wooden butt button (circa 1990) in brown cloth bag; together with a Hardy "Gold Medal" three piece built cane fly rod l Oft with spiral lock fast joints No. H3 l 968 in maker's cloth bag. (2) £ 100-150

23. 'THE MANTONS: GUNMAKERS', RARE PROOF COPY, W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, London, 1966. £30-50

25. 'INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUNG SPORTSMEN IN ALL THAT RELATES TO GUNS AND SHOOTING', Lt. Col. P. Hawker, fourth edition, 1825. £70-90

27. MR JORROCK'S LECTORS, illustrated in colour by G. Denholm Armour, Hodder & Stroughton, London 191 O; together with fourteen further titles relating to hunting and horses. (15) £60-80 28. 'EARLY PERCUSSION FIREARMS', Lewis Winant; 'Small Arms' Frederick Wilkinson; 'Guns & Other Arms' ed. William Guthman; 'Firearms Collecting for Amateurs' James Henderson; 'Muzzle Loading Today' Andrew Courtney. (5) £30-50

29. 'PATENTS SECIFICATIONS, WEAPONS, ACCOUTREMENTS ETC.1617 - 1861, 3091', Manchester Central Commercial and Technical Library bound copy of approx.SO patent pamphlets, printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode, Printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, Published at The Great Seal Patent Office, 25 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, individually dated between 1853 - 1862, covering various patents from 'PROTECTING ARMOUR AND ARMS FROM RUST AND CANKER' John Gasper Wolfen and John Miller patent no. 4of1617 to ' BAYONETS ' Joseph Vaughan patent no. 2856 of 1861 ; including 'EMPLOYMENT OF BALLOONS IN WARLIKE OPERATIONS' Henry James Luff patent no. 2447of1854; 'COMBINED SWORD AND PISTOL' Edward Deane patent no. 2615 of 1857; 'COMBINED PISTOL AND SWORD' William Eardley Richards patent no. 2886 of 1857; 'MATCHETS AND CUTLASSES' Robert Mole and Frederick Major Mole patent no. 199 1 of 1860. £50-70

30. 'THE ARMOURIES OF THE TOWER OF LONDON', VOLS I AND II, Charles J. ffoulkes, B.Litt.Oxon, F.S.A., Curator of the Armouries, published by His Majestey's Stationary Office. £ 100-200

31. 'A RECORD OF EUROPEAN ARMOUR AND ARMS THROUGH SEVEN CENTURIES', VOL I, II, III, IV AND V, Sir Guy Francis Laking, Bart. C.B., M.VO., F.S.A., Late Keeper of the King's Armoury, Vols I, II, III 1920; Vol IV 1921 ; Vol V 1922; together with 'A RECORD OF ARMOUR SALES 1881 - 1924', Francis Henry Cripps-Day, 1925 . (6) £200-300

32. 'THE MODERN SHOTGUN', VOLS I, II AND III, Major Sir Gerald Burrard, Bt. D.S.O. £ 15-20

33. THE DIARY OFA SHOOTING TRIP, bound notebook, probably circa 1885, containing a record of a shooting trip in Ayrshire, documenting various expeditions in pursuit of grouse and deer, meeting with locals and the occasional pretty girl - "Reached the turnpike road. the daughter of the man who keeps the gate is the first pretty peasant girl I have seen". The author is unidentified but probably the companion of Arthur Hughes Onslow of Alton Albany and Mount Charles, Ayrshire. £60-80

PICTURES AND PRINTS 34. SET OF SIX AQUATINTS CIRCA 1835, ' December - Duck Shooting', 'August-Grouse Shooting', 'SeptemberPartridge Shooting', ' January-Snipe Shooting', 'November-Woodcock Shooting' , 'October-Pheasant Shooting'. Each image 14in. x 19in. £800-1200

35. SET OF NINE LITHOGRAPHS FROM THE TWELVE, taken from 'Ormes Collection of Field Sports' . Originally published by Orme, 1807. Late reproduction each 13in. x l 8in. £50-100 36. 'PARTRIDGE SHOOTING & PHEASANT SHOOTING', after George Moralnd. Etchings with aquatint/mezzotint. Originally published circa 1806. Each 11 l/2in. x 13 l/2in. See illustration on page 75 £ 150-250

37. CHARLES JOHNSON PAYNE (SNAFFLES) LITHOGRAPH, 'Sport In The Shiney', with original hand colouring probably by Snaffles. 18 l/2in. x 24in. See illustration on page 76 £400-600 38. E. ARl\fFIELD. 'TERRIERS CHASING A PHEASANT', and 'Terrier at a Foxhole', the first bears fai nt signature to bottom centre. Ovals, oil on board, 9 1/2in. x 11 l/2in. £500-700

39. COLIN GRAEME. 'SPANIEL WATCHING OVER A PHEASANT', signed, oil on canvas, circa 1900. See illustration on page 74 £600-800

40. ROBERT CLEMINSON. 'STAG AND HIS HERD IN A DRAMATIC HIGHLAND LANDSCAPE', circa 1900, signed, oil on canvas. 30in. x 50in. £600-800 41. A. ROLAND KNIGHT. 'A CAUGHT SALMON RISING IN THE WATER', signed, oil on canvas, l 6in. x 24in. See illustration on page 76 £400-600

42. ANDSELL. 'SPANIEL AT ALERT IN A HIGHLAND LANDSCAPE', circa 1880, unsigned circular oil on concave metal. l 2in. diameter. See illustration on page 78 £200-300

43. JAMES HARDY JUNIOR. 'AFTER THE SHOOT', a fine pair of studies of 'Shot Pheasants', and 'Shot Grouse', set in country landscapes. Watercolour with body colour, signed and dated 1871. approx . 28in. x 36in. See illustration on page 77 £2500-3500

44. A SCALE MAP OF THE BASUROLAND AND THE ORANGE FREE STATE, drawn in sepia ink by the Reverend Francois Daumas 1868. With additional information by P.C. Sutherland, Surveyor General, Natal. On linen and paper. 22in. x 28in. See illustration on page 79 £80-120

45. A FRAMED WATER-COLOUR BY J. C HARRISON, depicting a pair of Bataleurs Eagles in Kenya, one in flight, size 39in. x 27in. £500-700

46. 'FISHING 1820' Tom Browne, framed and oval mounted print. £25-35

TAXIDERMY 47. A MOUNTED HEAD OF A WARTHOG. £80-120

48. A BLACK PHEASANT, on wood plinth. £60-80

49. A PHEASANT, on wood plinth. £40-60

50. A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF A STAG, eight point, plaque marked, 'CAIRN EELAR. BLAIR ATHOL. 4th SEPT. 1917'. £80-120 51.

A COCK CAPERCAILLIE MOUNTED. See illustration on page 78 £200-300

55. A VICTORIAN GLASS CASED BLUE ROCK PIGEON, glass dome approx. l 8in. in height, gold lettering stating: "CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD", "Winning Blue Rock, shot by W.B. Bingham Esq, at the Welsh Harp Hendon, who killed 22 out of 25 Rocks shot at, at 30 yards rise, beating the American crack shot Capt. Brewer. April 30th 1888.' . The pigeo n comes with a typed li st of some of the defeated Capt. Brewer's other competition results, listed as fo llows : New Jersey, 24th March 189 1.

52. A VICTORIAN CASED MOUNTED FOX DEVOURING GROUSE 33in. x l 6in. x 25in . See illustration on page 79 £200-300

Capt. Brewer and Mr J. A. R. Elliot. Brewer killed 99 out of I 00 Elliot killed 92 out of I 00. New York- shot 12th, 13th, 14th Novem ber, 189 1. E. D. Ful fo rd and Capt. Brewer. Ful fo rd killed 100 at 30 ya rd ri se Brewer killed 99 at 30 yard rise. Nex t day

53. A GOOD ZEBRA SKIN, with baize backing, length l l 7in. £200-300 54. A CASED MOUNTED FOX STALKING CHICKENS, set in a naturalistic habitat with butterflies, moths and a variety of woodland flora and fauna. See illustration on page 80 £800-1200 54A. A MOUNTED BLESBOK SKULL. £40-60 54B. A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF A KUDU. £150-200 54C. A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF A GEMSBOK. £200-250 54D. A CAPE AND HEAD MOUNT OF A SPRINGBOK. £100-150

Brewer - 98 - Ful fo rd -993rd Day - 94 apiece tie - shot off at 25 birds Fulford - 24 Brewer - 25 Capt. Brewer on subsequent occasion shot I 05 in successio n.

See illustration on page 78 £1500-2000

IVORY 58. A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF AFRICAN ELEPHANT IVORY TUSKS, fitted with floor securing bolts, the hilts being decorated copper bands, the tusks weigh 25kg. each, CITES Certificate nos. 272170/03 and 272170/04, they are approx. 7ft. long and 6in. diam . See illustration on page 81 £3000-5000

59. A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF AFRICAN ELEPHANT IVORY TUSKS, the hilts with decorative copper cappings, weight 20kg each, CITIES Certificate nos . 272170/0 l and 272170/02 , approx . 7ft long and 7in. diam. See illustration on page 81 £2000-3000

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ARMOUR AND MILITARIA

60. AN ENGLISH STONEBOW (PROD), 19th century, of characteristic form with folding front and back sights, figured walnut stock, and iron mounts (iron parts with some surface corrosion). £100-200

64. AN ITALIAN CLOSE-HELMET, latter part of the l 6th century, with onepiece skull with prominent roped comb (old small patched repair) and pierced with circular holes at ear level on each side, pointed visor with central division and lifting-peg on the right, prowshaped upper bevor pierced with circular breaths on the right, bevor pivoted at the same points on replacement bolts with rosette-shaped heads (securing-catch missing), and two gorget plates at the front and rear, the lower gorget plates each with turned roped border, the whole with bands of etched foliate decoration (some surface pitting throughout). See illustration on page 82 £4500-5500

61. F.H. HAYRES (LONDON) LONGBOW, together with six assorted vintage longbows (one of lemon wood), together with a quantity of arrows, some target, some hunting, and a modern quiver. (qty.) £50-70 62. ELEVEN JAPANESE ARROW HEADS 'TOGARI YA', sizes ranging from 2in. to 3 l/4in., with pierced floral and heart designs; together with 'WATAKUSI' flesh-tearer arrow head, two slender barbed arrowheads and a spearhead. See illustration on page 80 £50-70 63. TWO FINE THOMAS ALDRED LONGBOWS, mid- l 9th century, each approx. 80in. long, each with finely scroll engraved brass collar signed 'Thomas Aldred, Manufacturer, 126 Oxford St., London', green velvet handle with leather collar and small mother-of-pearl insert on the left side, horn nocks, each upper one carved with a differing bird's head, and original string.

65. A U.S. MILITARY FELT SLOUCH HAT, with wide brim, feint red staining around base of crown from regimental band (some damage and staining to felt), currently fitted with a bead and filigree steel brooch to the front and with red cord band. £100-150

67. AN OPEN-TOPPED LEATHER REVOLVER HOLSTER by J.A. Jacobs & Co. Ltd. , dated 1915, with retaining strap, single belt-loop, and sheath for a cleaning rod on the reverse, on a brass-mounted leather belt, possibly American, with a leather compass pouch. (3) £60-80 68. A RARE LEATHER HOLSTER FOR A 1903 MODEL COLT SELFLOADING SERVICE PISTOL, with button-down flap, pivoting on a rivet on the belt frog, on a 1903 U.S. military canvas webbing belt, with U.S. marked WW.I .45 pistol ammun ition clip pouch. (3) £200-300 69. A MAPPIN & WEBB PRESENTATION SILVER ASHTRAY, London silver hallmarks for 1943, inscribed 'From the Officers ofS.H.A.E.F. Misson Norway. 1944' . It is understood that this ashtray was presented to Eisenhower by the officers of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. The ashtray was acquired by the vendor some twenty years ago from the daughter of Eisenhower's British warti me secretary who had received it as a gift after the war. The Norway mission referred to was the destruction of the heavy water plant at Telemark, immortalized in the 1965 Kirk Douglas and Richard Harris film ' The Heroes ofTelemark' .

£100-150 66. A RARE U.S. MILITARY LEATHER CARBINE SADDLE BUCKET, approx. 31 in. long, marked 'Rock Island I Arsenal I T.O.', ' 38 F' and ' 8Rl2', with leather-stitched seams and two leather suspension straps, the upper strap with iron nng. £300-400

According to the vendor's family these two bows were destined to be presented to Emperor Napoleon Ill of France but were never gifted.

See illustration on page 78 £150-200

70. A JAPANESE 2.SXlO SNIPER SCOPE FOR AN ARISAKA TYPE 38 RIFLE, no. 23315, for rifle serial no. 8547, with 7in. black-painted tube with integral side mount. £30-50

71. A BRASS MODEL CANNON ON LIMBER, with 1Oin. five-stage sighted barrel (not bored through) engraved with markings and with 'Ordnance' mark on the raised vent, cascable with screw for elevation adjustment, plain trunnions, on wooden limber with iron mounts and spoked wheels. £250-350

72. A LARGE COLLECTION OF BRITISH MILITARY CAP BADGES, including many county regiments, both regular army and volunteer units, including the Artists Rifles. (qty.) £30-50

73. A WWII BRITISH PARATROOPER'S JUMP HELMET, webbing chinstraps, leather band stamped 'BMB 43' . £80-120

74. A WWII GERMAN MILITARY RIFLE CLEANING KIT, tin marked with a circled swastika 'WaA243' and 'a b 41 '. £5- 10 75. A FINE OFFICER'S HOME SERVICE PATTERN CLOTH HELMET with spike finial, badge for the '2nd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers', in original helmet tin. See illustration on page 83 £100-200 76. TWO FINE PARADE PLUMES, one of white horse hair, the other feathers, each in original black-painted tin tubes, possibly for the Warwickshire Yeomanry. See illustration on page 83 £40-60

EDGED WEAPONS 77. AN INDO-PERSIAN KNIFE, with l8in. double-edged blade with a spear point, wooden hilt bound with copper wire, wooden scabbard en suite; together with a Caucasian Kindjal. (2) £30-50

78. AN AMERICAN MILITARY SOCIETY SWORD by E.A. Armstrong, Detroit, Mich., with 28in. tapering double-edged blade etched on each side with biblical and classical scenes against a gilt ground, cast hilt with down-turned shell guard decorated with oak leaves and the letters 'U R', quillons with eagle-head finials, wirebound leather-covered grip, chain knuckle-guard, pommel in the form of a classical warrior's helmeted head, scabbard with applied cast mounts including the figure of Samson. £ 120- 160

79. A ROYAL SCOTS OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, serial no. 6289, with 33in. etched regulation blade with 'GR V' cypher, cross-guard with langets and straight quillons with ball-shaped finials, wire-bound shagreen-covered grip, and tapering circular pommel. £ 100-200

80. A GERMAN MILITARY SIDEARM by P.D. Luneschloss, Solingen, with 18 l/2in. single-edged blade, brass hilt consisting of vertically recurved quillons struck with various inspection and regimental marks, and one-piece grip and pommel, in brass-mounted leather scabbard (chape missing). £80- 120

81. A PAIR OF JAPANESE MINIATURE BOYS SWORDS (DAISHO), l 9th century, respectively with 9 l/2in. and 6 l/4in. blades, each with gold lacquered decorative tsuba, horn mounts, and wooden lacquered scabbard. See illustration on page 82 £1200-1600 82. AN INDIAN FIRANGI SWORD, with 35 l/2in. tapering double-edged european blade marked with a running animal, the date '1616' and the letters 'P.D.K.', iron hilt ofTulwar-form with solid guard and spike pommel. £80-120

83. AN INDIAN TULWAR, with 30in. curved single-edged blade, iron hilt of characteristic form with silver damascened decoration. £300-400 84. A GERMAN 1934 PATTERN SILVER-PLATED LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S FLIEGERSCHWERT by Eickhorn, Solingen, with 28in. double-edged tapering fullered blade stamped with maker's mark in one fuller, hilt comprising downcurved feathered quillons, quillon-block with swastika on each side, wire-bound leather-covered grip, and large disc pommel with a further swastika on each side, in original silver-mounted leathercovered scabbard with leather hanger (some wear to plating on the inner side). See illustration on page 83 £300-400 85. A REPRODUCTION VIKING-TYPE SWORD, with 28 l/2in. tapering double-edged watered steel fullered blade, brass qui lions cast in relief with monsters, bone grip, and shaped pommel decorated en suite with the quill ons. £ 150-200

86. A TRIO OF MINIATURE IMPERIAL GERMAN MILITARY SWORDS, comprising an 'M-89' infantry officer's sword, an artillery officer's stirrup-hilt sword and an officer's basket-hilt sword, all in scabbards with suspension rings, each approx. 1Oin. overall. See illustration on page 82 £200-300

87. A MINIATURE FRENCH SWORD, 6 3/4in. overall, with pierced cup-hilt guard, brass hilt with straight quillons and with applied badge 'ND' crowned, in si lver-plated scabbard decorated with fleur-de-lys and with single suspension nng. See illustration on page 82 £300-500

KNIVES 88. A VICTORIAN MULT-BLADED POCKET KNIFE, with twenty-four folding blades and tools (one missing) including various cutting blades, picks, cork-screw, scissors etc., with white metal mounts with mother-of-pearl gripscales (one cracked). £400-500 89. A SOUTH AMERICAN DAGGER IN 'TOMAHAWK' SHEATH, 7 3/4in. waved double-edged blade with reinforced tip, natural horn handle bound with North American Indian beads, in associated leather sheath in the shape of a tomahawk, with hide stitching. £40-60

90. A VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE, with 9 3/4in. hollow-ground single-edged clip-pointed blade, white metal guard, grips comprised of bone scales and white metal plates each cast with a horse, in leather scabbard with tooled flower-heads. £200-300

91. A LARGE RODGERS MULTIBLADED LOCKING POCKET KNIFE, Sin. long, retailed by Thomas Turner & Co., with nickel-plated gripscales. £100-150

92. A HARRISON BROTHERS, LONDON SILVER-HALLMARKED FOLDING PENKNIFE, 4 l/4in. long, Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1903, one grip-scale engraved M.Y.C 1904'. £70-90

93. A FOLDING MACHETE, with !Oin. single-edged blade with metal cover (iron parts with some pitting). £50-70

94. A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, with 14in. clip-pointed single-edged blade doubleedged towards the point, the forte stamped 'Sheffield ', short vertically recurved iron quillons, horn grip, and iron pommel, in original iron-mounted leather scabbard. £400-500

95. A 19TH CENTURY DAGGER, probably Italian, 12 3/4in. overall, with tapering double-edged blade, brass quillons with rounded finials , brass collar, wire-bound leather-covered grip, spherical brass pommel with button terminal, in original brass-mounted leather scabbard. £ 100-200

96. A GROUP OF SIX VICTORIAN MULTI-BLADED PENKNIVES, two with mother-of-pearl grip-scales; together with a Victorian folding pair of garden secateurs. (7) £70-90

97. TWO FOLDING CUTLERY KNIVES; together with a folding hunting knife, circa 1900. (3) £70-90

98. A FOLDING EATING UTENSIL by J. Edmunds, 67 Baker St., with silverplated spoon and fork, in original leather-covered box; together with a fo lding penknife with horn grip-scales. (2) £50-80

99. FOUR ENGLISH (SHEFFIELD) HUNTING AND SKINNING KNIVES, early 20th century, two with spear-pointed blades respectively by Colley and Thornhill, the former with horn grip-scales, the latter with cutleryshaped ebony grip, one with clip-point Bowie blade by Crookes, and one skinning knife by Johnson, three with leather scabbards. £100-1 50

100. TWO ENGLISH (SHEFFIELD) BOWIE KNIVES, circa 1900, one by Alfred Field, the other by George Butler & Co., each with clip-pointed blade of approx. 6in. (tip broken on the Field knife), white metal guard, natural staghorn grip-scales, and brown leather scabbard. £100-150

103. TWO SCOTTISH DRESS DIRKS, circa 1920, the first with white metal mounts, natural staghorn grip, and foilback cut ' stone ' pommel, bye-knife and fork mounted en suite, and scabbard with stylised thistle chape, the second made for decorative use only with no blades. £100-150

107. TWO HUNTING KNIVES, Indian, late l 9th century, one with 10 3/4in. tapering double-edged blade, the other with 9in. single-edged blade doubleedged towards the point, each with steel guard and natural staghorn grip, each in scabbard (some defects), one with locking catch. £100-150

101. A GROUP OF SIX KNIVES, 20th century, comprising four English knives each with double-edged tapering blade, three by Sheffield makers (Woodhead, York and Nowell & Sons) with 6 l/4in. (approx.) blades, the fourth unsigned with lOin. blade, all with silvered mounted and bone grip-scales, one with scabbard and two German knives each with single-edged blade and leather scabbard, one with claw-shaped pommel. £100-150

104. AN ENGLISH BOWIE KNIFE retailed by Robinson & Co., Singapore, early 20th century, with 7in. clippointed blade marked 'Sheffield. England' at the forte, white metal guard, natural staghorn grip-scales, one inlaid with a white metal plaque, and brown leather scabbard. £70-90

108. A BOWIE KNIFE by S. & J. Kitchin Ltd. , Sheffield, 20th century, with 14 l/2in. clip-pointed blade pierced with a heart-shaped motif, brass guard, copper collar chased with scrollwork engraving with the name 'J. Duxbury', and natural staghorn grip. £100-150

102. A GROUP OF FIVE ENGLISH KNIVES, late l 9th century, comprising two Bowie knives, almost certainly from the same workshop, each with clippointed blade of approx. 7in., one retailed by ' Tiffany. Broadway. New York. US.A.' , and each with white metal guard, silvered collar decorated with bunches of grapes, and ivory grip, and three further knives, two by Sheffield makers (Woodhead and York) with tapering double-edged blades, one with silver collar and ivory grip, the other with plated ' cutlery' grip, the last with single-edged blade, with ivory grip and remains of original red leather scabbard. £100-150

105. A FOLDING BOWIE LOCK-KNIFE by Robert Lingard, Sheffield, circa 1860, with 4 l/4in. clip-point blade, embossed white metal mounts, and horn grip-scales, one inlaid with white metal plaque. £300-400

106. A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING KNIFE, mid- l 8th century, probably adapted from a hunting hanger, with 10 l/4in. tapering double-edged blade, hallmarked silver mounts including short quillons, incised collar, and pommel, fluted ebony grip, and silver-mounted walnut scabbard with two rings for suspension. £ 100-150

109. A STILETTO DAGGER, possibly Italian, with slender 9 l/2in. blade, natural staghorn grip, and original leather scabbard; together with two hunting knives, one with tapering 6 l/2in. double-edged blade, brass mounts, hardwood grip, and brass scabbard, the other with waved 9 l/2in blade. (3) £ 100-150

110. AN ENGLISH CUTLERYHANDLED BOWIE KNIFE, 20th century, with 10 l/2in. clip-pointed blade, and silvered hilt. £70-90

111. A GOOD COPY OF VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE signed 'G. Wosfenhuer I Washington I Works', with 9in. curved single-edged blade double-edged towards the point, nickel-plated hilt with horn grip-scales, in leather scabbard. £100-150

112. A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, probably English, 18th century, with 10 l/2in. clip-pointed blade with brass reinforce along the back-edge, brass guard, and natural staghorn grip-scales, one with white metal plaque. £ 100-150 113. THREE HUNTING KNIVES, each with Bowie-type clip pointed blade, one marked 'Elmo', another marked 'F. Hollister', all three with natural staghorn grips. £ 100-150

114. A BOWIE KNIFE by Frederic Barnes & Co., Sheffield, circa 1900, with 7 3/4in. clip point blade, white metal guard, horn grip, and original red leather scabbard (repaired) with white metal mounts. £80-120

NB: THE FOLLOWING ARE PURCHASED AS AN EXEMPT ITEM UNDER SECTION 58(2) FIREARMS ACT 1968. TO BE HELD AS A CURIOSITY OR ORNAMENT

FLINTLOCK PISTOLS 115. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL, circa 1820, 9 l/4in. overall, with 4 l/2in. round barrel, flat bevelled lock with stepped tail, walnut full stock (repaired), iron mounts, and later brass-tipped ramrod, Birmingham proof marks. £300-400

116. A 60-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET by Newton, Grantham, third quarter of the l 8th century, 8 l/2in. overall, with turn-off barrel, plain signed action, and flatsided walnut butt (iron parts heavily discoloured), London proof marks. £200-300

117. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK PISTOL second quarter of the 18th century, 12 3/4in. overall, with three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, scroll engraved action, and later wooden butt (mechanism defective, iron parts pitted, incomplete), London proof marks and maker's mark of Richard (I) Welford; together with A PAIR OF 60-BORE PERCUSSION BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS, mid-19th century, 7in. overall, with turn-off barrels, engraved actions, flat-sided walnut butts, and white metal escutcheons (iron parts pitted), Birmingham proof marks; and the ACTION OF A CONTINENTAL PINFIRE REVOLVER, with chequered hardwood grips. (4) £80-120

118. AN 18-BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL by James Barbar, London silver hallmarks for 1760, 12 l /2in. overall, with shortened(?) swamped barrel signed on the sighting flat, silver fore-sight, foliate engraved tang, signed rounded lock (top jaw and screw replaced), figured walnut three-quarter stock (restocked during working life) with chequered butt, silver mounts including trigger-guard with shell finial and grotesque mask pommel, silver escutcheon, later silver-tipped rosewood ramrod, London proof marks, silver makers mark ' JA' . See illustration on page 83 £600-800

FLINTLOCK LONGARMS

119. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS by Edward Wornall, circa 1700, with signed 22 3/4in. three-stage brass barrel engraved with strawberry foliage (the muzzle reprofiled to an elliptical shape), iron tang, rounded lock (later cock) engraved with further strawberry foliage, figured walnut full stock (foreend cracked through, some defects), and brass trigger-guard and butt-plate each engraved with further strawberry foliage, that on the butt-plate inhabited by dog's head, and brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks. See illustration on page 84 £1000-1500

120. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, early l 9th century, with 22 l/4in. twostage brass barrel with slightly belled muzzle, iron tang, scroll engraved flat bevelled lock (cock replaced), working replacement full stock, and engraved brass mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial , London proof marks. £400-600

121. A .65 ELIOTT CAVALRY CARBINE, early 19th century, with 28in. barrel, border engraved rounded lock with 'GR' cypher, and 'Tower' on the tail , regulation three-quarter stock, regulation brass mounts including solid side-plate, and iron ramrod (iron parts with some pitting, some repairs to stock), small King's proof marks. Designed in 1773 by Col. Eliott, his carbine was approved by the Board of Ordnance in June 1800 for cavalry issue and saw use in the Peninsular War.

£1000-1 500

122. AN INDIAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, with 26in. threestage iron barrel with pronounced belled muzzle and cut with arabesques, East India Co. lock (cock replaced), full stock with numerous small bone and mother of pearl decorative inserts, and fish-tail butt. £200-300

123. AN AFGHAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL, with 45 3/4in. barrel with flared muzzle, five brass barrel bands remaining, characteristic three-quarter stock (fore-end damaged) with fish-tail butt, and brass mounts. £70-90

124. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, the lock signed Galton, dated 1762, with 11 3/4in. belled brass barrel engraved with a sprig of foliage at the breech, iron tang, signed and dated rounded Ordnance lock (top-jaw and screw replaced) with ' GR' cypher, walnut full stock (fore-end repaired), engraved brass mounts including trigger-guard with acorn finial, and brass-tipped ramrod, Tower private proof marks, barrelsmith's mark ' R' crowned, Irish registration numbers on the barrel and butt-plate 'L-D 1578 ' for Co. Longford. See illustration on page 84 £700-900

125. A FLINTLOCK MECHANISM FROM A MANTON CARBINE, dated 1835, 5 l /2in. long, engraved with the ' WR' cypher and 'Tower', flat bevelled border engraved plate with stepped tail, safety-catch, semi-waterproof pan and internal steel spring. £200-250

126. A RARE IRISH THREE-SHOT REVOLVING FLINTLOCK CARBINE by Hall & Powell, Dublin, circa 1760, with 15in. two-stage swamped barrel slightly flared at the muzzle, the octagonal breech-section engraved 'Dublin' with small notch sight, hand-rotated cylinder with signed octagonal chambers each with own steel and pan, fol iate engraved tang incorporating the raised grooved rearsight, signed flat lock, sprung triggerguard releasing the cylinder engraved with a flower-head, figured walnut stock with chequered grip (fore-end replaced), and iron butt-plate engraved with foliage on the tang, some border engraving throughout (shallow surface pitting throughout).

PERCUSSION PISTOLS

Provenance: Reputedly fro m the William Goodwin Renwick Collectio n.

128. A FINE AND RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED NICKEL-PLATED .31 COLT 'MODEL 1849' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 187206 for 1861 , lOin. overall, with Sin. barrel with New-York address, cylinder with clear stagecoach scene, action engraved 'Colt's patent', the barrel, action, rammer, grip-strap and triggerguard all with Gustave Young scroll engraving, that on the left hand side of the barrel inhabited by a human profile bust, the hammer engraved with wolf's head on each side, ivory grips, matching numbers throughout, and much original finish.

See illustration on page 85 £2000-3000

£2500-3000

127. A RARE 17.SMM ITALIAN FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET OF FRENCH 'AN. IX' TYPE FOR 'LA GARDE ROYALE ITALIENNE', armoury mark on stock dated '1812 ', with 44 3/4in. bright barrel with bayonet lug beneath the muzzle, tang numbered '09100 ', bright flat lock engraved ' Mra. Rle. di Brescia ' and with brass pan, regulation walnut three-quarter stock (some minor insert repairs, cracked and repaired behind lock), regulation iron mounts including three spring-held barrel-bands, one forming the fore-end and incorporating a brass sight, and iron ramrod, many parts struck with a small inspection mark. See illustration on page 83 £ 1000-1500

Provenance: William M. Locke Collectio n.

129. AN ENGRAVED NICKEL-PLATED .36 COLT 'MODEL 1861' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 3804 for 1861 , l3in. overall, the barrel, cylinder, action, grip-strap and trigger-guard all engraved with scrolling foliage against a fish roe ground, the hammer engraved on each side with a wolf's head, chequered ivory grips, and some original finish (later cylinder). Provenance: William M. Locke Collection.

£1500-2000 130. A .36 COLT 'MODEL 1851' SIXSHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 25746 for 1853, l3in. overall, with sighted barrel with New York City address, and brass grip-strap and trigger-guard (wedge replaced, cleaned overall , cylinder scene removed). £300-500

131. A .36 SAVAGE DOUBLE-TRIGGER SELF-COCKING SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 12820, 14 l /2in. overall, with tapering octagonal barrel (replacement brass fore-sight) , top-strap stamped with patent details, reciprocating cylinder, and walnut grips. £600-800

132. A 15-BORE PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL signed Nock, London , circa 1840, l 2in. overall, with octagonal twist sighted barrel, scroll engraved tang and signed back-action lock, walnut threequarter stock, chequered butt, iron mounts and belt hook, white metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and stirrup ramrod (some discolouration throughout), Birmingham proof marks. £250-350

133. A 50-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL signed Williams & Powell, Liverpool, 7 l /2in. overall, numbered '2', with signed octagonal turn-off barrel engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, scroll engraved brass action, folding trigger, chequered walnut butt, and white metal escutcheon and lion mask butt-cap, Birmingham proof marks; together with ANOTHER, OF 100-BORE signed J. Evans, 4 3/4in. overall , with turn-off barrel engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, action engraved with a trophy of arms on each side, folding trigger, and chequered walnut butt, Birmingham proof marks. (2) £200-300

134. A 22-BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION PISTOL, signed J. Bousart, early l 9th century, converted from flintlock, 12 l/4in. overall, with swamped twist sighted barrel cut with multi-groove rifling stamped at the breech with maker's mark, foliate engraved tang, signed flat bevelled lock, figured walnut full stock (repaired behind Jock, fore-end partly replaced) with chequered butt, engraved iron mounts (pommel loose), and bonetipped ramrod (iron parts discoloured). £200-300

135. A CASED 140-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER signed Charles Jones, 26 St. James's Street, London, circa 1840, 7in. overall, with fluted barrel block and engraved bar-hammer retaining traces of case-hardened finish , signed scroll engraved action marked ' Improved Self-Acting Revolving Pistol' and retaining some original blued finish , varnished figured walnut grips, blued trigger, and scroll engraved triggerguard retaining some blued finish on the inside (some discolouration to iron parts), Birmingham proof marks, in original green velvet lined fitted mahogany case with some accessories including loading rod, pistol-flask and bullet mould, the lid with circular brass escutcheon. See illustration on page 86 £1000-1500

136. A .44 REMINGTON 'NEW MODEL ARMY' SIX-SHOT SINGLEACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no. 16032, 13 3/4in. overall, with octagonal barrel marked with patent details (replacement brass target fore-sight), brass triggerguard, and walnut grips (insert repairs), and much original blued finish, the underside of the grip-strap marked with a pin punched letter 'F' and the name 'Wilson' scratched into the surface, the left grip with feint Government inspector's mark, various single Jetter inspection stamps throughout. £800-1000

137. A CASED 60-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT SELF-COCKING TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, midl 9th century, 12 l/2in. overall, with rifled octagonal sighted barrel, cylinder numbered from 'l' to '6', scroll engraved action, bar-hammer, grip-strap , pommel and trigger-guard, and chequered walnut grips (some discolouration to iron parts), Birmingham proof marks, in fitted mahogany case lined in green baize with some accessories including bullet-mould with one stem forming a rammer, and Sykes pistol-flask, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon. See illustration on page 87 £400-600

138. A FACTORY ENGRAVED .31 COLT 'MODEL 1849' FIVE-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 86089 for 1854, l lin. overall, with bright 6in. signed 'Sarni. Colt', cylinder with traces of stagecoach scene, brass grip-strap and trigger-guard, ivory grips, and matching numbers throughout, the metal parts with exception of the cylinder engraved with Gustave Young scrollwork, that on the right side of the action inhabited by a dog's head, the hammer engraved with a wolf's head (some wear, scattered pitting and discolouration throughout, ivory stained). £1000-1200

139. A 40-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL signed Starr, early l 9th century, 6in. overall, converted from flintlock, with turn-off barrel inlaid with a gold line at the muzzle and engraved with a band of foliage at the breech, signed action engraved with a trophy of arms on each side, folding trigger, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch, figured flatsided walnut butt, and silver escutcheon (iron parts with some pitting), London proof marks. £60-80

140. A CASED PAIR OF 16-BORE (CARBINE BORE) PERCUSSION OFFICER'S PISTOLS signed Lacy & Co., London, circa 1840, 13 l/4in. overall, with round browned twist sighted barrels signed ' London ' on the sighting flat, case-hardened foliate engraved breeches and tangs, the latter each incorporating the rear-sight, signed case-hardened locks decorated en suite, figured walnut three-quarter stocks each with chequered butt, engraved iron mounts, iron belt hooks, white metal escutcheons each engraved with the initials 'J.C.D.H', white metal barrelbolt escutcheons, and stirrup ramrods, re-coloured throughout, Birmingham proof marks, in fitted oak case lined in green baize with some accessories including pistol-flask, bullet mould and turnscrew. See illustration on page 87 £700-900

141. A CASED 80-BORE PERCUSSION TURN-OVER BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOL signed Edw.d Brooks, London, circa 1845, 7 l/4in. overall, with reblued turn-off barrels each engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, scroll engraved breeches and reblued signed action, folding trigger, finely chequered walnut butt, white metal lion mask buttcap and escutcheon, the latter engraved with initials, Birmingham proof marks, in oak case lined in blue baize and fitted for a pair of turn-over pistols, with some accessories including oil bottle and brass jag, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon. £250-350

142. A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS by H.W. Mortimer, Gun Maker to His Majesty, circa 1795, 15in. overall, drum conversion from flintlock, with swamped octagonal barrels each signed towards the breech, silver foresights, foliate engraved tangs each incorporating the rear-sight, signed flat bevelled detented locks each with stepped tail and safety-catch, figured walnut full stocks each with chequered butt, set triggers, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guards each decorated with a martial trophy on the bow and with a pineapple finial, and one pistol with original horn-tipped ramrod, one pistol in crisp condition with much original finish and a little surface corrosion to iron parts (the other pistol in poorer condition with deep surface corrosion to iron parts, bruising and chips to the stock, hammer nose damaged and ramrod missing), London proof marks, in original fitted mahogany case lined with green baize with some accessories including bullet mould and cleaning rod, the lid with trade label of circa 1790-1800, the exterior with flushfitting brass carrying handle. See illustration on page 88 £3000-5000

PERCUSSION LONGARMS 143. A 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by J. Purdey, 314 Oxford St., London, serial no. 1946, converted from flintlock, with 29in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib (signature incorrectly refreshed), scroll engraved breeches each with pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved tang and locks, figured walnut half-stock (repaired below lock) with chequered grip and fore-end, trigger-guard with grip-safety, silver escutcheon, and brassmounted ramrod (some non-Purdey alterations), London proof marks. Literature: L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, p. 208.

See illustration on page 86 £400-600 144. A .451 PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE by Alex.r Henry. 12 South St. Andrew St., Edinburgh, serial no. 431, with 35in. signed heavy barrel engraved ' Patent 1926', fore-sight block inlaid with scale, border engraved patent breech, finely scroll engraved tang and bolted lock, the former incorporating the base for the rear-sight, the latter signed and decorated with a lion and a tiger, well figured walnut half-stock (smashed at the hand) with applied leather cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, finely engraved iron mounts including hinged patchbox cover and butt-plate each engraved with a stag, and trigger-guard engraved with a scene involving two hounds chasing a stag, scroll engraved grip-cap with hinged trap-cover, and horn fore-end cap (ramrod missing), London view mark. £150-250

145. A 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by C. Moore, circa 1840, with 27in. rebrowned twist barrels with broad rib foliate engraved breeches inlaid with ' two platinum lines (one nipple missing), scroll engraved tang and flat locks, the latter engraved 'C. Moore's Patent' (one hammer repaired), figured walnut halfstock (extensive repairs) with chequered grip and fore-end, iron mounts including replacement engraved triggerguard, and later brass-tipped ramrod, Birmingham proof marks. £100-150 146. A 20-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by W. Greener, Grade 3, serial no. 3807, mid- l 9th century, with shortened 21 3/4in. sighted barrels, scroll engraved breeches each with platinum plug, scroll engraved tang and signed locks each engraved with game birds, figured walnut half-stock (fore-end damaged) with chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts including triggerplate with grip-safety, and brassmounted ramrod (some defects throughout), London proof marks. Literature: Graham Greener, The Greener Story, fig.s I 05 & I06.

See illustration on page 86 £150-250 147. AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, the barrel Indian, late l 8th century, converted from a matchlock, the remainder from a Guzerat Irregular Horse percussion musket, with 46 3/4in. two-stage sighted barrel of characteristic form decorated with gold-damascened arabesques and inscriptions and struck with a maker's mark towards the breech retained by six silver barrel-bands (one' missing), border engraved lock with regimental marking, chained nipple protector, three-quarter stock (some defects), chequered grip, and iron ramrod. See illustration on page 86 £250-350

148. A .577 TWO-BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE dated 1860, with 33in. barrel rifled with five grooves and sighted to 1,200 yards, border engraved dated lock marked 'Tower' and with a crown on the tail, walnut three-quarter stock, regulation iron mounts, iron sling mounts, and iron ramrod, Birmingham proof marks; together with a modern bullet mould. (2) £300-500 149. A 100-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE signed I. Hollis & Sons, London, circa 1865, with 26 1/4in. barrel with bead fore-sight and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, working replacement breech, scroll engraved tang and signed floating lock (associated hammer), figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, engraved iron mounts, horn fore-end cap, and si lver escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks. £500-700 150. AN 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by H. Godsall, London, circa 1845, with shortened 29in. two-stage twist sighted barrel with feint signature towards the breech, scroll engraved patent breech inlaid with a platinum line and with a platinum plug, scroll engraved tang and lock each decorated with capercaillies, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, engraved iron mounts, horn fore-end cap, and later ramrod, London proof marks. £300-500

151. AN 11-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by J.C. Reilly, 316 High Holborn, London, serial no. 7023, circa 1840, with 35 I /2in. rebrowned twist barrels signed in full on the broad rib, silver fore-sight, breeches engraved with scrollwork, scroll engraved tang, signed Jocks and mounts, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, and brass-mounted ramrod (iron parts heavily discoloured, stock with some minor defects), London proof marks. See illustration on page 89 £300-500

152. AN 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING GUN signed H. Beattie, with 42 l/2in. heavy two-stage rebrowned twist sighted barrel, scroll engraved long tang and signed back-action lock (hammer replaced), figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, iron mounts, white metal barrel-bolt escutcheons, later foreend cap, and brass-mounted ramrod (one ramrod-pipe detached), London and Birmingham proof marks. £300-500

153. A 28-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE signed J. Kerr, mid- l 9th century, with 28 l/4in. rebrowned twist sighted heavy octagonal barrel signed under the barrel at the breech, scroll engraved lock, figured walnut half-stock (repaired in front of lock, cracked by side-nail), standing peep-sight fitted to wrist, engraved iron mounts, and brass-mounted ramrod. £400-600

154. A .52 SHARPS 'MODEL 1852' PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING SERVICE CARBINE, serial no. 5237, with 21 l/2in. sighted barrel retaining some original blued finish and stamped ' Sharp's Rifle I Manuf.g Co. I Hartford. Conn.', slanting breech retaining much original blued finish and stamped with 1848 patent detail on the tang, lock with patent pellet primer and stamped with 1852 patent details, walnut butt and fore-end, brass butt-plate, hinged patchbox cover and barrel-band, and iron saddle-bar with suspension ring. See illustration on page 90 £1500-2000

155. A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by Thomas Boss, 73 St. James's Street, London, serial no. 1329, circa 1842, with 31 in. twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib and numbered ' 2' (each barrel drilled through twice under the fore-end, each muzzle dented, the right barrel very badly dented), foliate engraved patent breeches each inlaid with a small platinum line and with platinum plug, scroll engraved tang and signed locks (each mainspring removed), figured walnut half-stock (fore-end dented) with chequered grip and fore-end, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard decorated with a pointer on the bow and trigger-plate with stylised pineapple finial , white metal escutcheon, and original brassmounted ramrod, London proof marks. See illustration on page 86 £300-500

156. A 13-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN signed Holland, Burford, mid-l 9th century, with 30in. rebrowned twist signed barrels, silver fore-sight, engraved patent breeches each with platinum plug, scroll engraved tang and signed locks, the latter each decorated with two pheasants, well figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and foreend, scroll engraved iron mounts (buttplate pitted), silver escutcheon, and later brass-mounted ramrod (some discolouration to iron parts), Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 89 £500-700

157. A 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by Samuel Nock, Regent Circus, Piccadilly, Gun Maker to Her Majesty, serial no. 8282, circa 1840, with 29 l /4in. rebrowned twist barrels signed in full on the rib, silver fore-sight, patent breeches engraved with a partridge and each with pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved Jong tang decorated with a pheasant, back-action locks signed ' Samuel Nock lnvenit' and each engraved with scrollwork and a differing scene involving a dog springing a game bird, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard incorporating a grip-safety and decorated on the bow with two pheasants, and brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks. See illustration on page 86 £500-700

158. A 52-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE by George Gibbs, 29 Corn Street, Bristol, circa 1860, with 30 3/4in. rebrowned signed heavy octagonal sighted barrel (rifling recessed by 3/4in. at the muzzle, folding rear-sight leaves missing, signature refreshed), patent breech with platinum plug (cleaned), scro II engraved tang and signed bolted lock, set trigger, figured walnut half-stock (fore-end repaired, minor defects), chequered grip and foreend, engraved iron mounts including hinged patch-box cover decorated with a tiger, and brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 89 £700-900 159. A CASED 18-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by Joseph Manton, London, serial no. 5852, circa 1813, converted to percussion by the maker, with 30 l/2in. rebrowned twist barrels, patent breeches each with gold-lined mark ' Joseph Manton Patent', engraved grooved and signed locks, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip (small repair to fore-end) , engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon and barrel bolt escutcheons, the former engraved with initials, and later brass-mounted ramrod (some wear throughout), London proof marks, in fitted brass cornered oak and leather case lined in purple velvet, the lid with circular brass escutcheon (handle and straps missing). Literature: W. Keith Neal and D.H .L. Bac k, The Manton Supplement, p. 238.

£1500-2000

160. A .380 PERCUSSION PARK RIFLE signed G & J Deane, London Bridge, circa 1845, with 28in. rebrowned twist sighted barrel, case-hardened breech, blued border engraved tang and mounts, scroll engraved signed lock, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, gold shield-shaped escutcheon, brass barrel-bolt escutcheons, and later iron ramrod (refinished and refreshed throughout), Birmingham proof marks. £300-400

RE-LOADING TOOLS Literary references in the following section are to 'British Handloading Cartridge Tools' by D. J. Baker. 161. A GROUP OF RE-LOADING TOOLS comprising a Hawksley brass 12-bore pinfire straight-line rollturnover tool ; a Hawksley brass 12-bore pinfire capper/de-capper; a brass-bodied 12-bore capper/de-capper and reloading tool for a guncase; and a red painted roll-turnover machine. (4) £40-60 162. A GOOD HAWKSLEY 12-BORE BRASS SCREW-CAP CAPPER/DECAPPER. £40-60

163. BARTRAM PATENT 12-BORE BRASS CAPPER/DE-CAPPER, with tubular re-capping pillar; together with a 12-BORE PINFIRE WAD GUIDE, with brass body and wooden rammer; and a 12-BORE BRASS 'NUT-CRACKER' TYPE CAPPER. (3) For similar examples see pp. 35, 59 and 40 respecti vely.

£50-70

164. A 12-BORE COMBINED LOADING, CAPPER/DE-CAPPER AND ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, with brass body retaining some original red paint, single-pillar capper/de-capper with retractable pin and swiveling lever. For a similar example see illustration on page 159.

£50-70 165. A GROUP OF RE-LOADING ACCESSORIES comprising two powder-measures, one nickel-plated, graduated from 2 112 to 3 1/4 drams, with horn handle, the other of brass, graduated from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 drams, wooden handle (detached), and three wooden tampers. (5) £30-50 166. FIFTEEN 12-BORE ROLL TURNOVER MACHINES including one by Bartram and one by Dixon. £200-250 167. AN 8-BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND PARADOX FIXER; together with an 8-BORE PARADOX REGULATOR; two hardwood wad tampers; a bullet mould plug; a wrench with hardwood handle; and a leather muzzle-cover and leather strap. (8) £80-120 168. A RARE WAR DEPT. MARKED THREE-LEVER CAPPER. A similar example credited to Lightwood & Son is illustrated on p. 42 . It is noted that such tools were al so manu factured on the continent.

£50-70 169. TWO NICKEL-PLATED G.& J.W. HAWKSLEY MEASURES, one for powder, one for shot £30-50

170. HAWKSLEY PATENT 12-BORE PINFIRE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, with brass body retaining some dark red paint, and horn handles. For a similar exa mple see illustration on page 74 .

£30-50 171. HAWKSLEY 20-BORE ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining a little red paint; together with a 16-BORE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining traces of green paint. (2) £40-60

172. JEFFERIES (SIC) PATENT 12BORE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining much red paint. For a similar example see illustrati on on page 77.

£30-50 173. A GOOD NICKEL-PLATED HAWKSLEY 'DISPATCH' 12-BORE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, the lever retaining nearly all it 's original case-hardened finish, the crank handle retaining much original blued finish, horn handles (bench-clamp incomplete). £30-50

174. A .410 ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining some green paint, the lever and crank handle retaining some original blued finish. £40-60

175. A 14-BORE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, with brass body; together with a DIXON PATENT 14-BORE COMBINED LOADING AND ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining some green paint (sprung rammer missing). (2) £50-70

181. A GOOD LIGHTWOOD & SON PATENT 12-BORE 'EXCEL' ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining much original green paint and with brass plaque marked with maker's address and patent details.

176. DIXON (JD&S) 10-BORE ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining much dark red paint; together with a 12-BORE PINFIRE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, with iron body retaining a little green paint. (2) £50-70

182. HAWKSLEY PATENT 12-BORE BRASS 'DESPATCH RECAPPER' CAPPER/DE-CAPPER.

177. A GOOD HAWKSLEY 12-BORE COMBINED LOADING AND ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, for pinfire or central-fire, with brass body retaining much red paint, and horn handles. For a similar exa mple see illustrati o n on page 147.

£50-70 178. JEFFRIES PATENT 12-BORE COMBINED LOADING AND ROLLTURNOVER MACHINE, with red painted iron body cast on one side 'Jeffries Norwich' and with brass plaque 'Jeffries Patent Lever Machine '. £40-60 179. A 12-BORE COMBINED LOADING AND ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINE, for pinfire or central-fire, with brass body. For a simi lar exa mple see illustrati on on page 147.

£40-60 180. A GROUP OF THREE 12-BORE ROLL-TURNOVER MACHINES, each with iron body, one by B.G.I. Co. £30-50

For a simil ar exam ple see illustrati on o n page 100.

£60-80

For a similar exa mple see il lustration on page 33.

£40-60 183. A 12-BORE BRASS TWIN-PILLAR CAPPER/DE-CAPPER, with frame support; together with a 12-BORE BRASS CAPPER/DE-CAPPER, with tubular re-capping pillar; a 12-BORE CAPPER/DE-CAPPER, with iron base, pillar and cartridge-suspension ring retaining some green paint; and a 12BORE TWIN-PILLAR CAPPER/DECAPPER, the lever marked ' R.H.K.' (handle missing). (4) For similar examples see pp. 32, 35, 25 and 11 respective ly.

£50-70 184. TWO ERSKINE PATENT CARTRIDGE LOADING MACHINES, constructed of mahogany and consisting of two sections which are hinged to one another at the rear, for loading one hundred cartridges at a time, with four peg plungers for inserting wadding. (qty.) See illustration on page 88 £60-80

185. A 12-BORE HAND-HELD ROLLCRIMPING TOOL in one piece with a nickel-plated former attached to an ebony handle, marked 'James Dixon & Sons' ; together with a brass springbalance measuring to 20lb. £20-30

186. A JAMES DIXON & SONS 12-BORE PINFIRE RE-CAPPING TOOL, in brass and retaining nearly all it's original finish, suitable for casing with a pinfire gun, serial no. 1101. £40-60

187. A BARTRAM 12-BORE PINFIRE RE-CAPPING TOOL, in nickel-plated finish, suitable for casing with a pinfire gun. £40-60

188. A KYNOCH PATENT 12-BORE POWDER-LOADING DEVICE, of brass with screw-cap, marked 'G609 ' . £30-50

189. A BRASS 12-BORE HAND-HELD PINFIRE OR CENTRAL-FIRE ROLL-TURNOVER TOOL, the design registered in 1868, no. 693 , by Thomas Johnson of Birmingham, has a spring cartridge head retainer damped by a sliding sleeve, ebony handled rollcrank. £40-60

190. AN UNUSUAL JAMES DIXON & SONS BULLET CRIMPING TOOL, for .577 calibre cartridges, with an adjustable bullet stop device (incomplete), the crimp is activated by an ebony handled lever crushing the brass case into a groove in the bullet or crimping a round bullet into a case, serial no 1182; together with a 12-bore percussion cap removal and installation tool, a 'quick screw' plunger removes the old cap and a key handled lever and used to re-insert the cap, the body in brass with some repairs. (2) £50-70

191. A BENCH-MOUNTED ADJUSTABLE-STOP 16-BORE PINFIRE ROLL-TURNOVER TOOL made by ' George Hawksley', patent in 1865, no.3379, steel parts painted crimson, levers fitted with horn handles; together with a 12-BORE BRASS BENCH-MOUNTED ROLLTURNOVER TOOL, the steel crank and lever fitted with ebony handles (some rust and pitting to steel parts). (2) £50-70

192. A BRASS-BODIED 12-BORE CAPPER/DE-CAPPER, with the capability to load powder, wads or shot (some pitting to iron lever and soldered repair to the lever saddle); together with a brass 12-BORE CASE RE-SIZER I CHARGING SLEEVE (some dents). (2) £50-70 193. A LARGE CAPACITY COMBINED SHOT-AND POWDER-MEASURE, graduated from 2 1/8 to 5 drams and I to 2 l/4oz. , the brass body nickelplated and the handle in ebony; together with a LARGE CAPACITY SHOTMEASURE in brass, graduated from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4oz. with an ebony handle, suitable for an 8-bore gun. (2) £40-60

194. A GROUP OF FIVE POWDERMEASURES, all of brass (one nickelplated), with ebony handles; together with THREE SHOT-MEASURES, all with ebony handles; and ONE COMBINED SHOT- AND POWDERMEASURE. (9) £40-60

195. A GUN CLEANING AND CARTRIDGE RE-LOADING SET, in its original box, made by 'Manufacture Francais D' Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne' and contains a complete set of tools for reloading 28-bore cartridges comprising a bench mounted rollturnover tool, a nickel-plated capper/decapper, a case trimming tool, loading finial and hammer, a combined shotand powder-measure, and various brushes and wads. £30-40

POWDER FLASKS 196. FOUR BRASS-MOUNTED POWDER-FLASKS comprising three by Hawksley each with bag-shaped copper body, the first decorated with a hanging brace of pheasant on one side with a roped netting design covering the remainder (Riling 633), the nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 3 drams, the second with a geometrical design (Riling 426), the nozzle graduated from 2 1/2 to 3 112 drams, the last with plain faceted body, the nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 3 drams, and one Sykes Patent pistol-flask with plain bag-shaped body. £40-60

197. FOUR BRASS-MOUNTED POWDER-FLASKS comprising one by Dixon with leather-covered bag-shaped body, the top marked 'Quick Loading I Fireproof' , the nozzle graduated from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 drams, one by Hawksley with plain copper bag-shaped body, the nozzle graduated from 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 drams, one J.S. Riley Patent with copper bag-shaped body decorated on each side with three pheasants (Riling 745), the nozzle graduated from 2 to 2 1/2 drams, and one with fluted bag-shaped body, the nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 3 drams. £40-60

198. FOUR BRASS-MOUNTED POWDER-FLASKS comprising two by Hawksley each with copper bag-shaped body, one plain, its nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 3 drams, the other decorated with oak leaves, a stag's head and a fox mask on each side (Riling 574 & 577), the nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 drams, one by Dixon with fluted copper bag-shaped body decorated with bead-work (Riling 281 ), the nozzle graduated from 2 to 2 3/4 drams, and one with leather-covered bag-shaped body, the top marked 'Patent'. £40-60

2 0. A GROUP OF BRASS-MOUNTED COPPER POWDER-FLASKS, comprising three with plain bag-shaped bodies, two by Hawksley and one by Dixon; two with bag-shaped bodies each with radiating bush pattern, one top marked ' Patent'; and one bag-shaped body (top missing) decorated with scrollwork, foliage and flutes (Riling 290). (6) £100-150

201. A GROUP OF BRASS-MOUNTED COPPER POWDER-FLASKS, comprising four with plain bag-shaped bodies, one by Dixon, one with radiating bush pattern marked ' Patent' on the top, one leather-covered, and one with netting pattern; one with shaped body decorated with foliage and scrollwork; and brass-mounted leather shot-flask (spring missing). (6) £100-150

202. A LARGE COW-HORN POWDERFLASK, 19 l /2in. long, with iron base, two iron suspension mounts, and horn stopper. £80-120

PINFIRE 199. EIGHT LEATHER SHOT-FLASKS including two by Hawksley each decorated with a huntsman (Riling 1465), and one by Sykes. £30-50

203. A 6MM PINFIRE REVOLVER OF BELGIAN MANUFACTURE, very light pitting and general wear overall. £50-60

204. A BELGIAN 7MM PINFIRE REVOLVER in working order, light surface patination. £50-60

205. A FINE 12-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD PINFIRE SPORTING GUN by William Clark, Maker, Patronized by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, with 30in. browned damascus sighted barrels signed in full on the rib and engraved 'Patent', dolls-head extension, case-hardened percussion fences, blued Westley Richards patent toplever, case-hardened signed border engraved locks, 14 l/4in. figured stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with crab joint, border engraved iron mounts including blued triggerguard and butt-plate, silver shieldshaped escutcheon, and much original fini sh. See illustration on page 91 £700-900

206. A MINIATURE PINFIRE TRINKET PISTOLET, Austrian made, nickel finish with faux mother of pearl grips; together with a quantity of loose pinfire blank cartridges and a small box containing capsules of further blank pinfire cartridges. (qty.) £10-15

207. A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN signed Geo. W. Webb, 19 High Street, Oxford, serial no . 422, with 30in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib, scroll engraved tang, action and signed back-action locks, figured walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end. £80-120

208. A 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN signed Walker, Newbury, with 30in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels, scroll engraved signed sidelocks, figured walnut stock; together with ANOTHER OF 12-BORE signed William Pountney Maker, with 29 l/4in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels, bright action and locks. (2) £100-200

209. AN 11-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN by Thomas Johnson, ' Late Parson', Swafiham, Norfolk, serial no. 956, 31 l/4in. damascus chopperlump barrels, back-action locks engraved with scrollwork, top tang engraved with bold acanthus, bow of trigger-guard retaining some original finish, 14 l /2in. well figured stock with metal buttplate (some discolouration to iron parts), London black powder proof marks. See illustration on page 89 £300-500

GUN CASES

210. AN EDWARD WHISTLER LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE for a pair of 16bore guns, fitted for 28 l/2in. barrels, red baize interior in fair condition. £50-70

212. CHARLES LANCASTER LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER BRASS-CORNERED DOUBLE GUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, red baize lined, missing one strap. £40-60

213. A GOOD HOLLAND & HOLLAND BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, for guns no. 23540 I 1, fitted for 30in. barrels, lid initialled ' W. INGLISJONES . DERRY- ORMOND' ; together with a single leather hammergun case, with label for Holland & Holland gun no. 23542, fitted for 30in. barrels, lid initialled 'R.R. INGLIS-JONES. DERRY-ORMOND ' See Lot 45 1 fo r gun nos. 23540 I I and 23542

216. AN UNUSUAL OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, 48in. x 12in. overall for a pair of 16-bore Westley Richards double-barrelled guns, accommodated in the assembled condition, lined in green baize with Westley Richards label and a brass plaque inscribed with the previous owner's name (exterior has an area of fire damage on one end of the lock, straps and handle missing). £200-300

217. TWO LEATHER GUNCASES, one double case fitted for 30in. barrels, lined in red baize, (label and straps missing); the other a single, fitted for 30in. barrels (handle broken and lining renewed) £70-90

£250-350

214. JOHN MANTON & SON BRASSCORNERED MAHOGANY DOUBLE GUNCASE, with tray, relined in green baize (partitions removed), original trade label loose in case, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular brass escutcheon. £100-150

215. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, lid initialled ' R.T.H.' , handle detached. £150-250

211. AN OAK AND LEATHER BRASSCORNERED SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 32in. barrels, red baize lining, (no label), one strap broken £40-60

218. A LEATHER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, with green baize interior, William Powell trade label, rolling accessory tray, fitted for 31 in. barrels, the lid inscribed 'EDWARD A. BROOME, KIDDERMINSTER' . £150-200

219. STEPHEN GRANT BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the exterior named 'Capt. A.C. Scott' (handle missing, straps detached, interior partially relined) . £180-220

220. AN OAK-LINED IMITATION CROCODILE LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, with Holland & Holland trade label. £280-320

221. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. CANVAS AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels. £50-70

222. THREE MODERN SINGLE GUNCASES, two for Beretta guns. £40-60

223. MANTON AND COMPANY BRASSCORNERED SINGLE LEATHER GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, lid initialled 'D.S.C'. £120-150

224. A SPANISH LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels. £50-70

225. WILLIAM EVANS BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels. £250-300

226. ADAMS & CO. TWO-TIERED LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, lid initialled 'S.P.G.'.

£150-250

227. WILLIAM EVANS A BRASSCORNERED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, with green baize interior, for 30in. barrels. £100-150

228. LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, green baize lined with partition and a reproduction Charles Lancaster label, replacement handle. £200-250

229. CHARLES LANCASTER OAK AND LEATHER BRASS-CORNERED DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in. barrels (would adapt to 30in.), red baize lined interior in good condition. £200-250

230. COGSWELL & HARRISON LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER MOTORCASE, fitted for 30in, barrels lid initialled 'B.B.' . £100-150

231. AN OAK AND LEATHER BRASSCORNERED SINGLE GUNCASE with red baize lining and a John Dickson leather label, one strap missing, leather delaminating from the oak. £ 150-160

232. CHARLES LANCASTER LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, fitted for 30in, barrels, gun numbers 6629 & 6810. £80-120

233. A GOOD BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER ROOK RIFLE CASE, lid initiall ed ' J.H.W.'. £100-150

CARTRIDGE MAGAZINES

234t. A NEW AND UNUSED, VERY GOOD QUALITY LEATHER MAGAZINE for 250 cartridges fitted with shoulder straps. £150-200

235t. A NEW AND UNUSED, VERY GOOD QUALITY LEATHER MAGAZINE for 250 cartridges fitted with shoulder straps. £150-200

236. COGSWELL & HARRISON LEATHER BOUND CANVAS CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for 250 cartridges. £50-70

237. CHAS. LANCASTER LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 300 cartridges, retaining leather lifters and brass buckles, the lid with trade label, the lid initialled 'N.A.H.'. £250-350

238. THOMAS TURNER BRASS CORNERED OAK-LINED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 250 cartridges, lid initialled ' L.J.' . £300-350

239. ARMY & NAVY LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 300 cartridges, brass lock marked ' W. Adams Tunstall Staffs'. £300-350

240. ARMY & NAVY LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, partitions removed, lining distressed, lid initialled 'Capt. Balguy. R.A.'. £120-150

CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARDS 241. ELEY KYNOCH SPORTING AND MILITARY CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, displaying a selection of proprietary cartridge cases, replacement backing. See illustration on page 89 £2500-3500 242. NOBEL INDUSTRIES LTD ELEY & KYNOCH CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, displaying a selection of proprietary cartridges. See illustration on page 92 £2500-3500 243. A GOOD ELEY 'SPORTING MILITARY CARTRIDGES' CARTRIDGE BOARD, comprising a selection of proprietary paper and brass case cartridges, shot and percussion caps, central roundel with Eley Cartridges trade mark See illustration on page 92 £2000-2500 244. A MODERN MADE GLAZED CONTINENTAL SHOTGUN AND RIFLE CARTRIDGE DISPLAY CASE, 25in. wide x 3lin. deep, containing a total of thirty-nine rifle cartridges representing a selection of the most well known game rifle calibres from .22 W.C.F. to .577, and twentyeight paper cased shotgun cartridges all labelled Holland & Holland; together with 12-Bore Paradox bullets and a whaling dart used for the tracking of marine mammals. £80-120

ACCESSORIES

245. A STERLING SILVER MATCH HOLDER IN THE SHAPE OF A JOCKEY'S CAP, together with a leopard head white metal whistle, and a silver trinket box mounted with a fox . (3) £80-120

246. A SILVER-PLATED MODEL CANNON, with slender 8 l /4in. fourstage barrel turned muzzle, dolphin lifting handles, and cast with Maltese cross on the last reinforce, and cascabel button, on silver-plated carriage. £60-80

247. A GOOD JOHN DICKSON & SON BRASS CORNERED OAK HAMMERGUN CASE, lined in green baize, with some accessories including steel 12-bore bullet-mould, Hawksley 12-bore chamber brush, Bartram 12bore ' Ball Cartridge Creaser', Patent powder-measure graduated from 4 to 5 drams, and a Purdey turnscrew. £200-300

248. A SELECTION OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND CATALOGUES AND CARTRIDGES BOXES, including Spring 1968 catalogue of New and Second Hand Sporting Guns and Rifles; Spring 1969 catalogue of New and Second Hand Sporting Guns and Rifles; Spring 1972 catalogue of Antique Weapons, Black Powder Rifles and Guns; cartridge boxes including 'SuperTwelve' , 'Citicorp Investment Bank', 'Savills', Middle Eastern Skeet and Trap. £15-20

249. A SELECTION OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND CATALOGUES AND CARTRIDGES BOXES, including Spring 1968 catalogue of New and Second Hand Sporting Guns and Rifles; Spring 1969 catalogue of New and Second Hand Sporting Guns and Rifles; Spring 1970 catalogue of Antique Weapons, Black Powder Rifles and Guns; cartridge boxes including ' SuperTwelve' , 'Savills', Middle Eastern Skeet, 'Callens et Mode'. £15-20

250. A LARGE HUNTING HORN, made of cow-horn, approx. 22in. long. £30-50

25It. A NEW AND UNUSED 'LONDON TAN' LINED LEATHER BAG for 100 cartridges. £75-100

252t. A CARTRIDGE BAG MADE FROM ZEBRA SKIN, for 50 cartridges, with blue lining and a brown leather shoulder strap. £50-60

253t. A VERY GOOD QUALITY, NEW AND UNUSED DARK LEATHER BAG for I 00 cartridges and fitted with a shoulder strap. £100-150

254t. A NEW AND UNUSED, VERY GOOD QUALITY DARK LEATHER BAG for l 00 cartridges and fitted with a shoulder strap. £100-150

255. A WALL-THICKNESS GAUGE, with Draper micrometer. £150-250 256. THREE VINTAGE CONTINENTAL TELESCOPIC RIFLE SIGHTS comprising a Voigtlander Braunschweig 'Skopar 5' (Kaleidoscope type) scope, no. 13047, adjustment for elevation only, with brass-mounted blued steel 35mm diam. tube; an un-named scope engraved with a stag's head and 'Skopar B', adjustment for elevation only, for a double rifle or drilling, with brassmounted blued steel 25mm diam. tube ; and another marked 'K Gerard', adjustment for elevation only, with brass-mounted blued steel 27mm tube, all three with clear optics. £600-800 257. A RARE EARLY GLASS-BALL TRAP, coiled spring mechanism with adjustable tension bolt, rotating trap with positioning base with sprung position locating pin, 24in. length overall with I Sin. square base. The design of the trap is virtually identical to W.W. Greener's 'The Carver' trap

See illustration on page 92 £80-120

258. A GROUP OF ACCESSORIES comprising five assorted powder-and shot-measures, one by Dixon, one with a wooden handle shaped as a wadrummer, and another with horn handle, a nickel-plated Holland & Holland oil bottle (plating worn), and a brass Lee Enfield oil bottle. (7) £40-60 259. A NEW AND UNUSED WALL THICKNESS GAUGE, Linear dial. £350-400

260. A QUANTITY OF SPARE PARTS FOR ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FIREARMS, including elements of brass flintlock sporting gun furniture , barrel-bolts, hammers, lock plates, and powder-flask springs. (qty.) £40-60 261. A GROUP OF TOOLS comprising four turn-screws, two striker disc keys, and eight nipple wrenches, two with horn handles. (14) £200-300

266. TWO FIGURED WALNUT RIFLE STOCK BLANKS. £150-200 267. A FIGURED WALNUT STOCK BLANK. £80-120 268t. A NEW AND UNUSED WALL THICKNESS GAUGE, Linear dial. £350-400

262. A GROUP OF ACCESSORIES including a 16-bore pinfire cartridge extractor, a 16-bore nickel-plated Berdan capper/de-capper, a glass oil bottle, a 12-bore hand turnover tool , a .303 bore viewing tool (mirror missing), all in a wooden box. (qty.) £80- 120

269t. A NEW AND UNUSED WALL THICKNESS GAUGE, Linear dial. £350-400

263. A BOX OF ANTIQUE GUN PARTS consisting of two pairs of incomplete hammergun locks, one pair of incomplete flintlocks signed 'HARDS ', five further incomplete flintlocks and seven incomplete percussion and hammergun locks; together with a quantity of hammers and flintlock cocks, etc. (qty.) £50-60

271t. A SET OF TWELVE DRINKING CUPS WITH FLASK, all in the shape of cartridges, in oak case. £40-60

264. A BUNDLE OF APPROX. TWENTY RIFLE AND SHOTGUN RIBS, of various length and sizes, rust corrosion throughout. £20-30 265. AN EBONY-HANDLED PRIEST, 7 l/4in. long, brass head in the form of a cartridge base marked 'Kynoch Patent 14-bore'. £70-90

270t . A NEW AND UNUSED CHAMBER BRUSH SET, in oak case. £40-60

272t. A SET OF TWELVE DRINKING CUPS WITH FLASK, all in the shape of cartridges, in oak case. £40-60 273t. A NEW AND UNUSED 12-BORE CLEANING KIT, in oak case. £50-70 274t. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS DARK BROWN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, size 100. £50-70

275t. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS DARK BROWN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, size 75 . £50-70

276t. A NEW AND UNUSED TAN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, size 100. £30-50

277t. A NEW AND UNUSED FRANZEN DARK GREEN PADDED NYLON CANVAS DOUBLE GUNSLIP. £30-50

278t. A NEW AND UNUSED BROWNING BLACK AND RED PADDED NYLON CANVAS GUNSLIP. £30-50

279t. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS IMITATION CROCODILE TAN LEATHER DOUBLE GUNSLIP, formed of two single gunslips, each fleece lined with full length zip. £180-220

280t. A FRAMED PRINT OF ENGLISH PARTRIDGE IN THEIR NATURALISTIC HABITAT BY COLIN LUCKETT, no. 39 of 300, signed by the artist. £25-35

281t. A BRONZE GROUP OF A GREYHOUND, signed 'Mene', 11 l /2in. high, on dark marble stepped base. £100-150

282. TWO GLASS BALL TARGETS, one with median band detailing 'N. B. GLASS WORKS PERTH' , one of unusual proportions with 2 l/2in. opening (possibly for cork plug). See illustration on page 92 £100-150

288t. A LARGE BOX OF APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED & THIRTY CLEANING RAGS, MOPS AND BRUSHES BY PARKER-HALE, new and unused, in original cartons. £50-60

283. TIFFANY & CO. SILVER-PLATED STIRRUP CUP, 4 l/2in. high. £100-150

289t . A MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF NEW TIES, SNAP CAPS, DOG WHISTLES AND CARTRIDGE EXTRACTORS. £30-40

284. FOUR GOOD QUALITY CLEANING RODS FOR 8, 12, 16 AND 20-BORE. £100-150

285. A BOX OF ASSORTED GUN ACCESSORY AND RELOADING TOOLS comprising one three-piece B.G.I. Co. 1892 patent wooden cleaning rod with nickel-finish mounts, two bullet moulds, five assorted wad cutters (marked 3/4, 5/8, 7/8, 9116 and 8), a wood 20-bore wad tamper, and two other items. ( 11) £100-150

286. A LARGE BOX OF GUNMAKERS TOOLS INCLUDING STOCK CRAMP AND CHISELS, SPRING CLAMP, PUNCHES, HYDRAULIC DENT RAISER ETC. £50-60

287. A BOX OF APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-FIVE ENGRAVING GRAVERS TOGETHER WITH SHARPENING STONES AND MASKING OUT SCRIBERS. £40-50

290. A BOX OF VARIOUS CLAW, DOVETAIL AND MILITARY SCOPE MOUNTS; together with approximately one hundred iron open fore- and rear-sights, and two peepsights. £50-60

291. A BOX OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHTY STEEL (SOME OF WHICH ARE ENGRAVED) HEELAND TOE-PLATES, some engraved. £30-40

292. A BOX OF GUN STOCKING AND CHEQUERING TOOLS, said by the vendor to have been the working tools of Bill Ho)land who worked for Churchill's and Atkin, Grant & Lang for many years, approximately thirty, mostly handmade. £40-50

293. A LEATHER RIFLE SCABBARD, with floral tooling all over in the American style and suitable for a scoped rifle. £40-50

294. TWO UNUSED EBONY CLEANING RODS, engraved 'C.A.G. & L.' on brass joint for Churchill, Atkin, Grant and Lang. £60-70

301. A SOUTH AMERICAN BOLAS, with three leather covered balls interconnected together by leather thonging. £10-15

307. TWO GOOD E.J. CHURCHILL ROUND GLASS OIL BOTTLES; together with a small corked aluminium oil bottle. £30-50

295. AN UNUSUAL VINTAGE CARTRIDGE BAG OF DOUBLE PANNIER CONSTRUCTION. £50-70

302. A 16-BORE ROLL-TURNOVER TOOL; together with an adjustable ebony handle brass shot-measure I - 1 112 oz. ; a l lb. shot-pouch with white metal top (charge lever and spring missing); a further pair of tin-plated, beech handled shot-powder measures; a Parker-Hale pair of shot- and powdermeasures, in original box; and some Lyman 12 breech-loading sleeves. (qty.) £40-60

308. AN ALLPORT PATENT OF BIRMINGHAM BORE MEASURING INSTRUMENT, 3lin. long, the nickel-plated tube is graduated at each 1in. dimension and operated by a screwed thimble which indicates the bore size from .640in. to .800in. by movement of a tapered sleeve at the point of measurement (some dents in the tube, age patination of the steel parts but otherwise in good condition). £100-150

296. THREEVENTOMETERSFOR RIFLE SIGHTS, one marked 'Parker's Improved Vernier' , two white metal, the other brass and white metal. £50-70

297. AN IRON 24-BORE BULLETMOULD MARKED 'E. GERVAIS BTE'. £30-50

298. AN UNUSUAL IRON BULLETMOULD OF APPROX.. 600 CALIBRE. It has been suggested that the shape of the bullet cast by this mould is reminiscent of those by Schmid & Jung.

£30-50

299. A GOOD QUALITY FLEECELINED LEATHER DOUBLE RIFLE SLIP. £200-300

300. JOHN GIBBS CASED MERCER BORE MEASURING TOOL for .410 to 8-bore. £200-300

303. A TRADITIONALLY STYLED UNUSED PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG size 75, with leather shoulder strap. £60-80

304. A TRADITIONALLY STYLED UNUSED PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG, size 75, with leather shoulder strap. £60-80

305. A VARIABLE THREE DRAW MONOCULAR SPOTTING TELESCOPE, 15x40 by Hertel & Reuss of Germany, fitted with rubber eyepiece, supplied with a carrying case. £50-70

306. A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS, JENA X3 FIELD GLASSES; together with a pair of Regent 12x65 binoculars with hard coated lenses, in leather carry case (case hinge defective, strap missing). (2) £40-60

309. AN UNUSUAL AND RARE 19TH CENTURY LEAD SHOT SALESMAN'S CASE containing examples of lead shot from the smallest at No. 10 to the largest at LG, each contained in a round see-through container labelled with the appropriate size, the case !Oin. x 7in. x 1 l /2in.; together with another shot size cardboard sample case by Eley Brothers Ltd., containing eight glass phials (one broken) and a range of large diameter shot (some tears to cardboard box and four phials are missing). (2) See illustration on page 93 £80- 120

310. A TWO-PIECE ROSEWOOD CLEANING ROD, 43in. long and approx. 3/4in. diameter, suitable for an 8-Bore or larger (slight corrosion of joints). £40-50

311. A COLLECTION OF FIVE EMPTY VINTAGE PROPELLANT POWDER CONTAINER TINS consisting of two Schultze l lb. gunpowder tins with loading instructions for shotgun cartridges; a l /2lb. tin of Schultze powder; a Curtis & Harvey tin of 'Amberite ' smokeless sporting powder; a Curtis & Harvey l lb. tin of F grade gunpowder; and a large tin of EC No 'Patent Smokeless' sporting powder. (qty.) £40-50

312. A BUSSEY PATENT INANIMATE TARGET THROWER OR SPINNER IN IT'S ORIGINAL STEEL BOUND WOODEN BOX, retailed by Fred T. Baker, circa 1880. The device is screwed into the gro und to provide a stable platform, the coil spring is wo und up against a spring loaded catch which when released by pulling on a cord all ows the shaft which has two dri ving dogs at it's uppermost to rotate quick ly. The target which is made of tin is shaped like a propeller and when engaged in the dri ving dogs fli es upwards under the initial rotational force of the spring. Whil st in flight the propell er provides an ideal practice target for the shotgun shooter, evidence of a strike is both audible and sends the target off course.

£50-70 312A. A FINE ASPREY'S PATENT CARTRIDGE PLACE FINDER, blued finish with gold-coloured base and internals, the eight white metal markers rising and displayed in a fan as the base of the cartridge is turned, exactly proportioned to a 12-bore, 2 3/4in. No .6 shot cartridge, in its original Asprey's box See illustration on page 92 £1500-2000

OBSOLETE

313. A .577/.450 MARTINI-HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE, n.v.s.n., with 23in. barrel, fore-sight with protective wings, long fore-end iron held by the front barrel band with no provision for a bayonet, middle barrel band with fixed sling mount on the right side, regulation stock (minor worming) fitted with a sling mount towards the heal of the butt (iron parts pitted externally). £80-120

314. AN ENGLISH .380 SIDE-LEVER BOX-LOCK HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, retailed by H.W. Ling, n.v.s.n. , with 24in. octagonal barrel with bead fore-sight and rear-sight graduated to I 00 yards, border engraved action, l 5in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end (iron parts discoloured). £150-250

315. A W.P. JONES 32-BORE SNIDERACTION SPORTING GUN, converted from a percussion gun, serial no . 2987, with 31 in. round black powder barrel with raised sighting flat engraved with feint signature, scroll engraved Snider patent breech, scroll engraved tang and signed floating lock, 13 l /2in. figured walnut stock (some defects), scroll engraved iron trigger-guard, horn foreend cap and butt-plate (some wear throughout). £100-150

316. A THOMAS HORSLEY & SON .380 SIDE-LEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 2409, with 25in. octagonal blued sighted barrel signed ' Thomas Horsley & Son Makers York' towards the breech, coloured scroll engraved action , 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end. £100-150

317. CHARLES LANCASTER 14-BORE SLIDE-AND-TILT ROTARYUNDERLEVER BASE-FIRE HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4146, 30in. octagonal to round damascus barrel, engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENT BREECH LOADER', Lancaster patent action, recessed boss with conical firing pin, non-rebounding back-action lock with hammer of hare'sear form , best border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14in. figured stock including buttplate, weight Sib. 6oz., in a leather case. £300-500

318. AN ALEX.R HENRY .500 (NITRO EXPRESS) BOXLOCK DOUBLEBARRELLED NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 7178, with 28in. damascus barrels engraved 'Alex.r Henry & Co.', ' 18 Frederick St. Edinburgh' and 'Makers to Her Majesty', ramp mounted fore-sight, and raised matt sighting flat with dolls head extension, rear-sight calibrated to 200 yards and bases for a telescopic sight, scroll engraved signed action with carved side-clipped fences and retaining some original case-hardened finish, removable striker discs, automatic safety, 14 l/4in. replacement figured pistolgrip stock (slight shudder, expertly repaired at hand) with raised cheekpiece, chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved case-hardened grip-cap with hinged trap cover, and iron sling eyes, weight 8lb. 14oz. See illustration on page 94 £2500-3500

319. A CASED ALEX.R HENRY .450 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESSROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 5317, 28in. damascus black powder barrels with Henry patent rifling, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, matt rib signed 'Alex.r Henry. Edinburgh and London. Maker to their Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh', engraved rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, the former with bone sighting-mark, the latter calibrated for 200 yards, scroll engraved tang, action and signed rebounding back-action locks, the last each retaining some original casehardened finish , 14 1/4in. figured walnut pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and foreend (minor defects), scroll engraved underlever, trigger-plate and triggerguard all with traces of case-hardened finish, scroll engraved grip-cap with hinged trap-cover, the trap containing a spare fore-sight element, engraved heeland toe-plates, and iron sling eyes, in original brass-cornered oak and leather fitted case lined in green baize with accessories including iron bullet-mould and plug (for forming hollow-point bullets) each serial numbered to the gun, a .450 brass combined capper/de-capper and case-sizing tool, and a .450 copper alloy bullet-seating tool each by Hawksley, a .450 white metal cartridge extractor, and a Dixon rifle-flask with black leather-covered body and nickelplated top, the nozzle graduated from 4 to 5 drams, the lid with leather trade label with gi lt border and lettering, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon. See illustration on pages 95 and 96 £4000-6000

320. A .577/.450 SWINBURN PATENT MARTINI-ACTION RIFLE, serial no. 3785, retailed by W & R Blakemore, London, 24 l/2in. black powder barrel sightd to 1,300 yards, action engraved with retailer's details and marked 'Swinburns Patent', 14 1/4in. stock (repaired at tang) with Boer cavalry unit ' PY' mark on fore-end. £700-900

321. A .450/.400 (3 1/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS FARQUHARSON FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, n.v.s.n. , 26 3/4in. barrel proofed for 60 grains of cordite and sighted to 300 yards, action engraved with scrollwork, upper tang with safetycatch (defective), 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with chequered grip, and iron sling eyes. £2000-2500

322. A MANTON & CO 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 0876, 39in. nitro barrel inscribed ' Manton & Co.London & Calcutta', rebounding back-action lock, 14 l/2in. figured replacement semipistolgrip stock, weight l llb. 12oz. £500-700

323. AN ENGLISH 8-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3809 (in poor condition overall). £80-120

324. A DE-ACTIVATED CHONGQING 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. CA890636, 29 1/2in. barrels. £70-90

325. AN UNUSUAL BELGIAN 32-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6101, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels (with later German proof marks), 2 l/2in. chambers, treblegrip action, rebounding sidelocks with c-scroll hammers, some engraving, retaining some colour-hardening, 13 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, sling-eyes, weight Sib. £300-500 326. A .380 (SMOOTH-BORED) MARTINI-ACTION ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 27439, retailed by T. Hepplestone, Manchester, with 27 l/2in. black powder round sighted barrel with matt sighting flat, signed action, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end. £250-350 327. A WINCHESTER .45-75 'MODEL 1876' (LATE SECOND MODEL) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 22265 for 1882, 28in. octagonal barrel stamped with patent details and sighted to 1,000 yards, full length tubular magazine, action with brass lifting plate and sliding dust cover, walnut stock with crescentic butt, iron butt-plate with sliding brass trap cover, and iron sling mounts. See illustration on page 93 £1500-2000

329. A DEACTIVATED SWEDISH 8MM REMINGTON ROLLING-BLOCK SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 9160, sold with a 1992 Deactivation Cert. from the Birmingham proof house. £150-200

330. A DEACTIVATED RUSSIAN 7.62MM REMINGTON CONTRACT MOISIN-NAGANT SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 24377, sold with a 1989 Deactivation Cert. from the Birmingham proof house. £120-180

331. A DEACTIVATED ITALIAN 10.4MM VETTERLI SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 6368, sold with a 1992 Deactivation Cert. from the Birmingham proof house. £200-250

332. A DEACTIVATED AUSTRIAN llMM WERNDL SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 887F, sold with a 1991 Deactivation Cert. from the Birmingham proof house. £250-300

333. A WINCHESTER 10-BORE (2 5/8IN.) SIGNAL CANNON, serial no. 407. £80-120

328. A HOOTON & JONES 4-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7523, 42in. black powder only brown twist barrel inscribed 'Hooton & Jones 60 Dale St Liverpool', rebounding back-action lock, 14 l/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. perished rubber recoil pad (hole in stock for rope), weight 151b. £ 1000-1500

334. W.R. PAPE .297/.250 MARTINIACTION TAKE-DOWN ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 11I08, with 26in. blued round barrel with matt sightingflat signed 'W.R. Pape. Collingwood St. Newcastle-upon-Tyne.' towards the breech and with rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 150 yards (bore pitted, no apparent rifling), border engraved blued action, 14 l/4in. well figured stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and horn fore-end cap. £150-200

335. A .577 SPORTERISED SNIDERCONVERTED BREECH-LOADING LANCASTER PATENT OVAL BORE SAPPER'S AND MINER'S CARBINE, with 29in. sighted barrel marked 'London', Snider patent breech, border engraved lock marked 'Lancaster's Patent', cut-down regulation half-stock, and regulation iron butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter engraved 'R.J. Cocks. St. Georges Rifles.', Birmingham black powder proof marks. £100-200

AIR WEAPONS

336. HAENAL .177 'MODEL 28' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 13627, very good working order and condition, retaining more than 95% original finish. £150-200

337. HYSCORE .22 'MODEL 800' AIR PISTOL, in as new condition, in its original box complete with instructions. £80-120

338. WALTHER .177 'LG 300 ALUTEC' C02 TARGET AIR RIFLE, serial no. 10522, fully adjustable stock, complete in travel case with sights and some accessories including shooting glove. This rifle appears to be very little used. £300-400

339. EIGHT WEBLEY AIR PISTOLS, comprising two 'MKl ', .177 and .22, serial no.s 36174 and 43948; two 'Senior', .177 and .22, serial no.s Sl4298 and S11372; a ' MK2' Target Model, .177, serial no . 36886; a pre-war straight grip 'Senior', serial no. S5808; a pre-war ' MKl ',serial no . 51302; and a pre- war, serial no . Jl 7995, all eight air pistols in very good working order and condition, in a lined and fitted wooden box. £600-800

340. TWO WEBLEY 'MKl' AIR PISTOLS, serial no.s 43114 and 32592, in good working order and clean condition, in a fitted wooden box. £100-120

341. A 60-BORE PUMP-UP WALKING STICK AIR GUN, 37in. overall, l 9in. shotgun barrel with .32 screw-in rifle barrel, combined muzzle plug, brasstipped ramrod, and ash ball handle (chipped, heavily pitted overall, no pump). £100-150

342. A POST-WAR WEBLEY .22 'SENIOR' AIR PISTOL, serial no . 70, in as new condition in its original green cardboard box with green tin of Webley pellets, cleaning brush, and instructions. £150-200

343. A POST '58 WEBLEY .177 'MKl' AIR PISTOL, serial no . 5863 7, in as new condition with Webley label hanging from trigger-guard, in its original brown canvas case with Webley & Scott label inside the lid and instructions, price list, and orange tin of Webley pellets. £300-500

344. A RARE QUACKENBUSH 1871 PATENT AIR PISTOL, brass barrel, steel frame stamped 'Mfgd. By. H. M. Quackenbush. Herkimer. N. Y. Patd June. 6. Dec. 26. 1871 '. £250-300

345. A SCARCE W.W. GREENER .177 AIR RIFLE, no visible serial number, very good working order and condition, reblued overall, barrel release lever on right side, left hand side of breech stamped ' 177 bore ' and 'Oil '. £200-300

346. A RARE CASED COGSWELL & HARRISON .177 'CERTUS' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 147, good working order and good condition (some surface rust overall), with attachable shoulder stock, 26in. overall, l 2in. barrel, in original fitted case, the lid with Cogswell & Harrison Ltd trade label , with spare fibre washers. See illustration on page 96 £600-800

347. ACCLES & SHELVOKE .177 'ACVOKE' AIR PISTOL, serial no . 24080, good working order and condition (light surface rust overall). £120-180

348. A RARE LINCOLN .177 AIR PISTOL, serial no. 750, 11 3/4in. overall, 9in. barrel, top flat stamped ' The Lincoln Air Pistol' and on right side ' Best English Make' , good working order and dark patina overall. See illustration on page 93 £200-300

349. A POST-WAR (PRE '58) WEBLEY .22 'SENIOR' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 705, good working order and condition, retaining more than 95% original finish; together with a POST-WAR (PRE 58) WEBLEY .177 'JUNIOR ' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 780, good working order and condition, some light pitting to air chamber. (2) £80-120

350. A POST-WAR (PRE '58) WEBLEY .22 'MKl' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 1326, good working order and condition, retaining 95% original finish (small chip to left grip); together with a HAENAL .22 'MODEL 28' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 5005, good working order and condition, general wear overall, grips bruised & worn. (2) £80-1 20

351. WEBLEY .22 'SERVICE MK3' SERIES 3 AIR RIFLE, serial no. S8373, very good working order and generally good condition, blueing worn to air chamber and barrel. £200-300

352. A CASED 60-BORE BUTTRESERVOIR AIR RIFLE, mid- l 9th century, with 23in. black-painted smooth-bore barrel (rifled barrel missing) with brass screw-on muzzlecap, shagreen-covered butt (shagreen very worn), in original fitted oak case lined in green baize with stirrup-pump with browned twist stem signed 'W. Watson. 313 High Holborn, London ', the exterior of the lid with brass presentation plaque engraved 'H.A.C. I 1864 I Third Company. I Presented by Captain Ritherdon for the I highest aggregate score in the lst and I 2nd periods, Class-Firing I Won by Pte. T.T. Wills, I with 108 points.' . £500-700

353. A SCARCE PARKER PATENT .177 PRECISION AIR PISTOL, serial no. 9-16 crank wound, left side of air chamber faintly etched 'Patent 13011 PARKER & CO LTD BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND' and on the right side ' PARKER PATENT PRECISION AIR PISTOL? , adjustable trigger, l Oin. sighted barrel, very light surface pitting overall. See illustration on page 93 £300-500

354. A SCARCE LANES MUSKETEER, .177 SMOOTHBORE AIR RIFLE, good working order, barrel latch slightly worn, some screw heads worn, original finish been cleaned. £200-250

356. A SCARCE EARLY WEBLEY .22 'SERVICE MK2 SERIES 1' AIR RIFLE, serial no. S533, good working order and condition (stock refinished, replacement aperture sight), double folding rear-sight, safety catch on right side. £300-500

357. FALCON .22 'FN12' PRECHARGED AIR RIFLE, serial no. 61076, excellent working order and condition, recently serviced and fitted with a quick-fill adaptor, silencer, and eight-shot magazine, fitted with a Hawke 4x32 telescopic sight, complete with stirrup pump and gauge, £250-300

358. No lot.

359. BSA .177 'MODEL N0.1' (LIGHT OR LADIES MODEL) AIR RIFLE, serial no. L33532 for 1929, very good working order and condition, retaining 90% of original finish , clear etching to air chamber, trigger block engraved with a previous owner's name. £100-150

This is the end of the morning sale

355. A SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS .177 'HIGHEST POSSIBLE' (2ND MODEL) AIR PISTOL, serial no. 496, very good working order, retaining nearly all original finish, standard markings on air cylinder and frame , chequered vulcanite grips. See illustration on page 93 £300-500

NB: THE FOLLOWING LOTS 360 - 425 (INCLUSIVE) WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH FIREARMS CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE THESE WEAPONS MAY BE RELEASED

RIFLES

360. RUGER .243 (WIN.) 'M77' BOLTMAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 77-53961 , 18 J/2in. nitro barrel , receiver mounted with scope rings, 13 l/2in. pistolgrip stock. £50-70

361. BROWNING .30-40 'MODEL 1895' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, serial no. Ol 134PV187, 24in. nitro blued sighted barrel, blUed action , 13 l /4in. stock. This rifle appears to be very little used. £250-350

362. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .270 (WIN.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 4184, 24 3/4in. nitro barrel with blockmounted bead fore-sight with hinged cover and rear-sight of one standing and folding leaf sighted to 350 yards, the top of the barrel engraved 'Holland & Holland. 33 , Bruton Street, London.', DWM action mounted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-C' 3-9x36 scope in quick detachable mounts, 14 l/4in. well figured pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and foreend, case-hardened grip-cap with hinged trap-cover, the trap containing spare serial numbered fore-sight element, iron sling eyes, gold escutcheon engraved with the initials 'Y.A.G.', in fitted full length rifle case, the lid with Holland & Holland trade label. See illustration on page 97 £1500-2000

363. RUGER 7MM (REM. MAG.) 'M77 MARK II' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 787-35144, 24in. nitro sighted barrel , the receiver mounted with a Swarovski l .5-6x42 scope, 13 l /2in. pistolgrip stock, in aluminium transit case with leather sling, spare quick detachable mounts, and spare ramp fore-sight. £300-500

364. INTERARMS .375 (H&H MAG.) 'MARK X' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . B250423, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel sighted to 300 yards and engraved 'Whitworth Rifle Company Manchester England', the receiver mounted with Swarovski 3-12x56 scope in Apel quick detachable mounts, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, iron sling eyes, in aluminium transit case with canvas sling and cleaning kit. £300-500

365. FINN CLASSIC .308 (WIN.) '512S' OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK SINGLE-TRIGGER EJECTOR RIFLE WITH AN ADDITIONAL PAIR OF 12-BORE BARRELS, serial no. T35999, 23 l/2in. nitro rifled barrels mounted with a Swarovski l .25-4x24 scope, 29 l/2in. nitro shotgun barrels with ventilated filed rib, 3in. chambers, multi-choke, silvered action, 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock including l/2in, rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 12oz (rifle), 7lb. l 2oz. (shotgun), in it's vinyl case with paperwork. £600-800

366. No lot.

367. HECKLER & KOCH .22 (WMR) 'MOD. HK 300' SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 32027544, 19 l/2in. barrel, the receiver mounted with an Original 'Model 12 ' 4x40 scope with quick detachable H&K mount, and brown leather sling. £200-250

368. HECKLER & KOCH .22 'MOD. HK 270' SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 4779, 19 l /2in. barrel, the receiver mounted with a Simmons 4x40 scope, twenty round magazme. £100-150

369. COGSWELL & HARRISON .375 (H&H MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 57609, 26 l /2in. nitro sighted barrel signed 'Cogswell & Harrison Ltd. London. 168. Piccadilly.' , 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad. £200-300

370. MAUSER .22 'MOD. 201' BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. l l 6779A, 18 3/4in. nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, and chequered grip and fore-end, the pistolgrip with silver escutcheon engraved with the initials 'D Mc'. £80-120

371. MARLIN .22 '1897 ANNIE OAKLEY' TAKE-DOWN LEVERACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no . A0-01066, 18 l/2in. nitro octagonal sighted barrel, action engraved with portraits of Annie Oakley and marked 'Little Sure Shot' and signed 'Annie Oakley' in gold, figured 13 l /2in. stock. £80-120

372. WINCHESTER .22 'MODEL 9422 ONE OF TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. FTF2429, 20 l /4in. nitro sighted barrel, action engraved with a cowboy and marked '1972 Twenty Fifth Anniversary 1997 ', 13 3/4in. figured stock. £100-150

373. WINCHESTER .30-30 'MODEL 94' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 4747391, 20in. nitro sighted barrel, 13 l/2in. stock. £150-250

374. HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON .45-70 (GOVT.) 'U.S. MODEL 1873' "TRAPDOOR" HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 2725, 26in. nitro blued sighted barrel, case-hardened breech and lock, the latter marked 'U.S. I Springfield', folding adjustable peep-sight fitted at the wrist, 13in. stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and wooden cleaning rod. £50-70

375. MIDLAND GUN CO. 7X57 BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 30814, 22in. nitro barrel, l 4in. pistolgrip stock. £80-120

376. A LITTLE USED FABRIQUE NATIONALE 12-BORE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 69578, 27 l /2in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, plain blued finish, 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight Sib. 3oz. £100-150

377. MOSSBERG .410 (31N. MAG.) PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 8061050, 26in. nitro barrel, 3in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, plain blued finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. £150-250

378. RUGER .22 'MODEL 10122' SELFLOADING CARBINE, serial no. 118-12672, 18 l/2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 'Silver Crown' 4x40 scope (magazine missing); together with an ANSCHUTZ .22 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 268663, 21 l/2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 'Silver Crown' 4x32 scope (bolt missing). (2) £ 100-150

379. WINCHESTER .22 (LR) 'MODEL 63' SELF-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 13598 for 1936, 23in. blued barrel, the receiver mounted with a scope engraved 'Alexander Martin I Barr & Stroud Ltd I Rifle Sight I Type G.U.3 . No. 172 ' fitted in unusual quick detachable mounts, 13 l /4in. pistolgrip stock, much original finish, in canvas rifle slip marked with the initials ' W.M.C.'. £120-180

380. JOHN RIGBY & CO . .275 BOLTMAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2520 for circa 1905, Mauser serial no. 1947, 25in. nitro barrel engraved 'John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James 's St. London.' , block-mounted bead fore-sight with tunnel protector and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards, plain receiver ring, Rigby patent cocking-piece peepsight, 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, iron sling mounts, in fitted leather case with Rigby trade label and instructions for the ' Mauser-Rigby Rifle Take Down Model' , the exterior of the case marked 'W.M. Cazalet' . See illustration on page 98 £ 1000-1500

381. HUSQVARNA .30-06 BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE SHOT & REGULATED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 506628, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Kahles 'Helia Super' scope in Apel-type quick detachable mounts, 14 l /4in. pistolgrip stock, iron sling mounts, and leather sling. £120-180

382. SWISS SCHMIDT-RUBIN 7.5MM 'K.31' STRAIGHT-PULL BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 602319, 25 3/4in. nitro barrel sighted to 1,500 metres, regulation 12 l /2in. semi-pistolgrip stock, matching number bolt and magazine. £250-300

383. MUSGRAVE .300 (WIN. MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 0168, 24in. blued nitro barrel with ramp-mounted bead fore-sight and rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, receiver with blanking screws in holes for scope mounts, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end. This rifle appears to be very little used. £350-450

384. RUGER .243 (WIN.) 'M77 MARK II' BOLT-MAGAZINE TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 781-36890, 26in. nitro stainless heavy barrel, the receiver mounted with a Tasco 'Golden Antler' DMGA 624x50TV scope, 14in. laminate stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, adjustable cheek-piece. £100- 150

385. No lot.

386. WINCHESTER .25-20 'MODEL 1892' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SADDLE-RING CARBINE, serial no. 475160 for 1908, 20in. sighted barrel, walnut stock, and much original blued finish, in contemporary leather carbine slip initialled 'J.F.C.'. Twenty rounds Winchester .25-20 ammunition will be made conditionally available to the purchaser.

See illustration on page 93 £300-400 387. ROSS RIFLE CO ..280 (ROSS) 'M1910' STRAIGHT-PULL BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5514, 28in. nitro barrel with single folding leaf rear-sight calibrated for 500 yards and marked 'Alex. Martin. Glasgow', 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and chequered iron butt-plate. Seventeen rounds assorted .280 ammunition will be made conditionally available to the purchaser.

£300-500 388. CHARLES LANCASTER RETAILED STEYR 6.5X54 'M.1903' MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 12436, 26 l/4in. nitro barrel engraved 'Charles Lancaster. 11. Panton St. Haymarket, London.', blockmounted bead fore-sight and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 300 yards, magazine floorplate engraved '6.5M/M/ .256 Rimless', 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, iron sling eyes, in full length fitted leather rifle case with Charles Lancaster trade label, the lid marked with the initials 'G.F.C.R.'. Thirty-eight rounds 6.5x54 ammunition will be made conditionally available to the purchaser.

£300-500

389. STEYR .270 (WIN.) 'MANNLICHER MOD.M' LEFT-HANDED BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 88449, 23 l/2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss ' Diavari-ZA' l.5-6x42 scope, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1 3/4in. extension, with two magazines. £400-500 390. STEYR 7X64 'STEYRMANNLICHER-M' FACTORY DELUXE LEFT-HANDED BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 196324, 23 l/2in. blued spirally-fluted sighted barrel, bright receiver engraved with foliage and decorated in low relief with a woodland scene inhabited by deer, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss ' Diatal-ZA' 6x42 scope in rings decorated en suite with the action, 15 l /4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 2 l /4in. extension carved in low relief with panels of foliage on the grip and fore-end, and with a stag on the left side of the butt, raised cheek-piece, and two magazines. £800-1200 391. W.W. GREENER .22 MARTINIACTION TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 021264, 25 3/4in. black powder barrel sighted to 200 yards and marked 'W.W. Greener. Maker. Birmingham' and 'Ammunition 22 Rimfire ', signed action, 14 l /2in. stock. £80-120 392. PRE-WAR WALTHER .22 SELFLOADING TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 7800, 24 l/2in. heavy blued nitro barrel with ramp-mounted fore-sight and adjustable rear-sight calibrated to 200 metres, 14 l /2in. figured semipistolgrip stock with finger grooves to the fore-end and chequered grip, ten round magazine, and iron sling mounts. £100-150

393. BRNO .243 (WIN.) BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 48686, 23 l /2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 'Champion' 6x45 scope, set trigger, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock, Harris 'Ultralight' bi-pod, woven leather sling. £100-150 394. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .240 (APEX) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1688, 23 l/4in. barrel marked 'Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with pivoting cover, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, the latter marked for 350 yards, the receiver mounted with a Weaver 'K2.5 60-B ' scope in Weaver rings, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and raised cheek-piece, casehardened grip-cap with hinged trapcover, the trap containing a spare bead fore-sight, silver escutcheon, and horn butt-plate. £700-900 395. BRITISH .303 LEE SPEED PATENTS METFORD MKl BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 1235, 30 l/4in. black powder sighted barrel, action with dust cover (bolt not matching number), magazine cut-off, eight-shot magazine, dial sight (rear folding peep-sight missing), 13 l /4in. regulation stock (dents and storage marks), and iron butt-plate with hinged trap-cover. £400-500

396. INTERMARCO .451 'CREEDMOOR MATCH' PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 67287, 32in. black powder round barrel with windage adjustable fore-sight and sling mount, border engraved lock, 14in. pistolgrip stock fitted with an elevation peep-sight attached at the wrist, in it's fitted case with a bullet sizing tool. £120-160 397. STEYR 6.5X54 'MODEL 1900' MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no.s B3443 I A894, 26in. nitro barrel with block-mounted foresight with cover and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves graduated to 300 yards, receiver dated '1901 ', 14in. well figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, silver escutcheon engraved with initials, iron sling eyes. £300-500 398. BROWNING 9.3X74R 'D4G' OVER AND UNDER SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 650505S98, 23 3/4in. nitro barrels with ramp-mounted bead fore-sight and raised matt sighting rib incorporating folding rear-sight and bases for quick detachable scope mounts, action decorated in low relief with scrollwork and differing game scenes, that on the left side involving rising pheasants in a woodland setting and that on the right side ducks rising from a flight pond, manual safety and barrel selector, 15 l/4in. finely figured pistolgrip stock including lin. leather-covered recoil pad, raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, escutcheon engraved with the initials 'AMB', weight 7lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 99 £4000-6000

399. THE PARTS OF AN ALEX. HENRY .390 FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. 6251, 26in. barrel fitted with iron sights and bored with Henry rifling, 14in. pistolgrip stock with cheek-piece, the fore-end, lock, trigger-guard, gripcap, heel and toe plates are missing, some surface erosion and stock dents. £100-200 400. THE PARTS OF AN ALEX. HENRY .500 FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, n.v.s.n., 28in. round barrel fitted with iron sights and bored with Henry rifling, lock missing and stock cut off at wrist, severely pitted throughout. £100-200 401. THE PARTS OF A JOHN RIGBY & CO .450 SINGLE-BARREL UNDERLEVER RIFLE, n.v.s.n., 28in. round barrel fitted with iron sights, in relic condition, hammers and safetyslide missing from lock and fore-end cap missing, stock cut off at wrist, exterior and bore with corrosion and some deep pitting. £100-200 402. TWO PAIRS OF UNASSEMBLED CHOPPERLUMP RIFLE BARRELS, one pair 28 l/2in. and bored approx. .380, the other pair 26 3/4in. and bored approx . .485 (light rust corrosion throughout). £40-50 403. TWO PAIRS OF ASSEMBLED CHOPPERLUMP RIFLE BARRELS, with ribs, fore-end loops, and extractor holes drilled, one pair 28 l/2in. and bored approx .. 300, the other pair 26 l/2in. and for a cape rifle, bored approx .. 650 for the shot barrel and bored approx .. 260 for the rifle barrel (light rust corrosion throughout). £40-50

404. FRANCHI 12-BORE (31N) 'SPORTING 612' SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. AH19950, 30in. nitro barrel, in its original carton with documentation. This gun appears to be virtually unused. £50-70 405. ARMALON .44 (MAG.) 'SARONY PC RIFLE' BOLT-MAGAZINE RIFLE, serial no. PF314922, converted from a Lee Enfield No. 4 service rifle, 16 l/2in. nitro barrel, the receiver fitted with a scope rail, l 4in. black synthetic Monte Carlo stock, four magazines, and a quantity of .44 (Mag.) brass cases and bullets. (qty.) £200-300 406. WINCHESTER 12-BORE 'MODEL 1897' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 1104 (full number partially rubbed), 30in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chambers; together with the major parts of another, serial no. 720591. (2) £120-160 407. FOREST .243 (WIN.) BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 26726, 23 l /2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby 'Imperial' 6x62 scope in quick detachable mounts, double set triggers, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, and woven leather sling. £300-400

408. KRASZNITZER ENGRAVED KRIEGHOFF .458 (WIN. MAG.) OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 70191, 25in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib incorporating the blade fore-sight, single standing rear-sight and mounted with a K. Kahles, Wien scope in quick detachable mounts, action decorated in low relief with foliage against a stippled ground, the left side of the action with an applied silver elephant, the right side with an applied silver cape buffalo, each against a wooded landscape, front set trigger, manual safety, 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock (one underhorn chipped) carved with further foliage behind the action, raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece, chequered grip and foreend, dark horn trigger-guard and gripcap, iron sling mounts, in fitted leathercovered case. See illustration on page 99 £2500-3500

410. JIM GREATHEAD .400 PERCUSSION UNDERHAMMER TARGET PISTOL, serial no. 703, 6in. black powder two-stage sighted rifled barrel, brass frame , bright underhammer and trigger, figured walnut grips, in padded suede bag with starter/rammer, loading funnel and original loading data. £200-300

409. PRE-WAR MAUSER .22 B-SERIES BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 212563, 23 l/2in. nitro barrel with fore-sight ramp (element missing) and rear-sight calibrated to 200 metres, receiver mounted with Voigtlander Braunschweig 3x scope fitted in Parker-Hale rings and tunnel mounts, l 4in. figured pistolgrip stock with Mauser cartouche on the right side of the butt, five round magazine, iron sling mounts, and leather sling. £80-120

412. RUGER .270 'M77' BOLT MAGAZINE RIFLE, serial no. 75-69252, 22 l/2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Redfield 4x scope, 13 l /2in. pistolgrip stock, and leather sling. £100-120

411. WILLIAM EVANS RETAILED STEYR .375 (NITRO EXPRESS) 'MODELL 1903' MANNLICHERSCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 10535, 26 l/2in. nitro barrel sighted to 300 yards and engraved ' William Evans. 63 Pall Mall, St. James 's. London.' and '375 Rimless Axite. 270 Gr.s Bullet.', receiver dated ' 1909 ', 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock. £250-350

413. AN ITALIAN .45-100 'SHARPS' FALLING-BLOCK TARGET RIFLE, serial no . 25446, 36 l/4in. browned heavy octagonal black powder Soper barrel, Parker-Hale tunnel fore-sight, case-hardened action, tang-mounted folding adjustable target peep-sight, 14 3/4in. stock. £150-250

414. CHURCHILL 7X57 BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 80398, 23 3/4in. barrel, marked 'Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd, 7 Bury Street, London, SWl England', the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 8x50 scope in Parker-Hale rings, 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including l/2in. ventilated rubber recoil pad. £150-250

415. GEBRUDER MERKEL (SUHL) 16BORE I .22 HORNET BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 20920, 27in. nitro barrels with matt rib and flip-up open sights, 2 3/4in. chambers, rifle barrel tubed too .22 Hornet from 8mm, treble-grip action with side-clips, cocking-indicators, manual side-safety, topstrap with ball I shot selector switch automatically operating the open sights, intercepting sears, deeply engraved with foliate scrollwork surrounding scenes of grazing roe and fox with rabbit, silver finish, horn trigger-guard and inserts at the hand, set triggers. £800-1200

416. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .240 (APEX) BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2512, 23in. nitro barrel engraved 'Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond St. London.', block-mounted bead foresight and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves graduated to 350 yards, 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, case-hardened grip-cap with hinged trap-cover, the latter containing a spare bead fore-sight element, silver escutcheon engraved with crest and motto, iron sling eyes, in canvas rifles case with Holland & Holland trade label. £800- 1200

417. CZ .243 {WIN.) '550' BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. C4086, 23 l/2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Simmons 'Whitetail Classic' 4x40 scope, set trigger, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock including l in. rubber recoil pad, leather sling. £80-120

418. PARKER-HALE .270 {WIN.) BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. S-21286, 23 3/4in. barrel, receiver mounted with a Tasco 3-9x40 scope. £ 120-1 80

419. lIN. 'THE SCHERMULY PISTOL ROCKET APPARATUS LTD. (LONDON)', serial no. 1344, patent no. 503324. £50-70

420. PRE-WAR MAUSER .22 B-SERIES BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 20404, 23 l/2in. nitro barrel with ramp for fore-sight and base for rear-sight, the receiver (magazine missing) mounted with an Oigee 2 l /2x scope engraved 'Fitted by Alex. Martin. Glasgow', 14in. figured pistolgrip stock marked on the right side of the butt with Mauser cartouche, iron sling mounts. £80-120

421. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .244 (H&H MAG.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 3289, 24 3/4in. nitro barrel engraved 'Holland & Holland. 13, Bruton Street, London.', ramp-mounted fore-sight with hinged cover, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf respectively marked for 250 and 400 yards, the receiver mounted with a Bausch & Lomb 'Balvar 8' 2 l/28x scope fitted in Bausch & Lomb windage and elevation adjustable mounts and bases, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, dark horn fore-end cap, case-hardened grip-cap with hinged trap cover, the trap containing a spare serial numbered foresight element, gold escutcheon engraved with the initials ' W.R.M.W.', iron sling mounts, and canvas sling. See illustration on page 93 £800-1200

422. A .375 (NITRO EXPRESS) MAUSER 98 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5499, 24 l/2in. nitro barrel marked 'Krupp-Steel .375 Cordite' and with ramp mounted foresight and rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves, lightly engraved receiver ring, 13 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and horn fore-end cap, gripcap and butt-plate. £ 150-200

423. STEYR 6.5X54 'MODEL 1903' MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 21265, 22 l/2in. blued nitro barrel sighted to 300 metres, receiver mounted with a quick detachable side rail fitted with a Nikko Stirling 4x40 scope, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered grip and foreend, and tang-mounted sprung peepsight, in a Charles Boswell canvas rifle case. £300-500

424. DICKSON & SON .243 (WIN.) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 80583, 23in. barrel marked 'John Dickson & Son, Gun & Rifle Makers, Edinburgh & Glasgow.', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, rearsight of one standing and two folding leaves graduated to 300 yards, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with raised Monte Carlo cheek-piece. £100- 150

425. MIDLAND GUN CO .. 22 (HORNET) SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER BOXLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2868, 25 l /2in. sleeved octagonal nitro barrel with scope mounts, action engraved with scrollwork and retaining some case-hardening, 14 l/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip replacement stock. £500-700

THE FOLLOWING FOUR LOTS ARE SOLD UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE 1968 FIREARMS ACT, SECTION 5(1A) (a)) 426. A VERY RARE REMINGTON .22 (R.F.) WALKING STICK GUN, serial no. 579, composite handle finely formed in the shape of a dog's head, gold collar band, outer lining of gutta percha overall, some light damage to covering around the trigger button, 29 l/4in. shaft with approx. 9in. rifling at the breech. A limited run of these fine walking stick guns were produced by Remington betwee n 1866 and 1888 (a pprox. 1800) and it is an early example of a firearm built to utilise the new technology of metallic cartridges. This item is sold with a proof exempti on certificate.

See illustration on page I 00 £1500-2000

427. A FINE .410 (3IN.) LEATHERCOVERED WALKING STICK SHOTGUN BY JOHN WILSON, serial no. 675 , 27in. nitro barrel, 3in. chamber, gold-coloured acanthus-scroll engraved collar with blank escutcheon and concealed blued trigger, antler grip. The gun was completed circa 1988 and appears to be virtually unused. See illustration on page I 00 £800-1200

428. A FINE .410 (3IN. MAG.) LEATHER-COVERED WALKING STICK SHOTGUN BY JOHN WILSON, serial no. 636, 25 l /4in. nitro barrel, 3in. chamber, gold-coloured acanthus scroll engraved collar, escutcheon initialled 'D', concealed push-button trigger, with marked ' safe ' position. The gun was completed circa 1986. See illustration on page I 00 £500-700

429. A RARE .22 (R.F.) SINGLE-SHOT PEN GUN BY J.K. WILSON, serial no . 04, fully operational as a biro, with 2 l /8in. rifled barrel, sprung firing mechanism (the main body of the pen pulled back and released to fire) , gold coloured and blued finish overall, with 7 l/2in. screw-on brass silencer, weight 4oz., (weight lib. l oz. with silencer attached). See illustration on page I 00 £300-500

NB: THE FOLLOWING LOTS 430 - 691 (INCLUSIVE) WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE THESE WEAPONS MAY BE RELEASED

PAIRS

430. GUNMARK CROWN SABEL - A PAIR OF 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no . 33837 I 8, 27in . nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and actions engraved with rope work, 14 l/2in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb., in a double leather motorcase with canvas outer. See illustration on page I 01 £2000-3000

431. BOSS & CO. - A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SINGLETRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no . 5371 I 2, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx . l/2 and 1/4 choke (No.I) and imp cyl and 1/4 choke (No.2), Boss patent single triggers, patent no. 22894 of 1894, rolled-edge triggerguards, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. well-figured stocks including 7/Sin. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 12oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case with canvas outer. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1906 See illustration on page I 02 £6000-8000 432. CHARLES LANCASTER -A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER ASSISTED-OPENING BACKACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 8084/5, 29in. nitro damascus barrels (some pits), ribs engraved ' CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENT EJECTORS.' 2 l /2in chambers, bored approx. true cyl and l/2 choke, nonselective single-triggers, triggerplates with provision for selector switches, carved fences , dipped-edge lockplates, fine scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stocks, weight 6lb. l 2oz., in their leather double gun case. £2000-4000 433. WEBLEY & SCOTT - A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 142734 I 5, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. l/4 choke in both, actions engraved with scrollwork, No. 2 gun retaining virtually all original colourhardening, 15 3/4in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 103 £2000-2500

434. WILLIAM POWELL & SON - A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 13202 I 3, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl (No. I) and imp cyl both (No.2), treble-grip actions, border and fine scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 l /2in. well-figured stocks including Jin. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 7oz., in their brass-cornered leather case See illustration on page 104 £3000-5000 435. JAMES PURDEY & SONS - AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 27041 I 2, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels inscribed 'J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London', with filed narrow raised ribs, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, non-selective single triggers, cockingindicators, removeable striker discs, actions and lockplates engraved with best bouquet and scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stocks initialled in gold 'HF II', with pistolgrip-caps and including I 3/4in. wood extensions, (slightly cast for the left hand), weight 6lb. 1Ooz. In their makers original leather motorcase with various accessories and canvas outer. Purdeys have kindly confi rmed that the guns were com p leted in 1962 for Henry Ford II. The guns are sold w ith a copy of ' HENRY -A LI FE OF H ENRY FORD II ' by Walter Hayes, Weidenfeld and N icholson. London. 1990. A lthough it has been said that Henry Ford II didn 't actually invent anything and would have preferred a glass o f good red in a French Care, to a beer at a bar in Michigan, he was every bit as driven and influential as his grandfather Henry Ford. As one newspaper said, "what Henry Ford did with machines, Henry Ford II did with manpower." In 1945 he took over a company in decli ne and cemented it as a global player, placing the business in the rig ht countries and the right people in the right positions. Whether it was the hiring of I 0 legendary managers, later labelled the " Whiz Kids" fo r the ir youth and automotive talent, (The group included Robert S MacNamara), or the empowering of Lee lacocca, hired in 1946 and the marketing mastermind behind the Ford Mustang, Henry Ford II always seemed to be able to attract the right talent. His own persona l motto was: " Never complain, never explain," and he was fond of putting down executives who disag reed with him by forcefu lly poi nting out that it was his name over the door of the company.

A Navy man at an early age, Ford II was serving in the Second World War when his father Edsel, then the company president, suddenly died in 1943. Henry Ford, elderly and ailing, took over the family business until the end of the war, but nearly ran it into the ground. The company was losing more than $ I 0 million per month and mismanagement had toppled the giant from its perch as the number one car maker in the United States to third position. Two years later Ford 11, inexperienced in business, he joined the company and rose to the challenge adopti ng a new management style wh ile restructuring and modernising the company. He launched new products (the legendary GT40 was launched after he failed to buy Ferrari in the early 1960s) and, in the late 1960s, took Ford to Europe, creating the first pan-European car company. Ford II loved Europe and the anonymity it afforded him, and he quickly sought to make g lobalisation a hallmark of the new revitalised business. He lived larger than life, with shooting and art collecting two great passions in life. He was a reg ular at many famo us shooting estates and treated large groups of friends to lavish high-bird days. He had homes at Henleyon-Thames and in Mayfair. He retired as CEO of Ford in 1979, as Ford chairman in 1980 and he died in September of 1987. As well as his business sense and brusque manners, he is remembered as a generous man and a champion of civil rights and improved labour-management relations.

See illustration on page 105 and front cover £30000-40000 436. LANG & HUSSEY LTD -A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL EJECTOR' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 1303 7 I 8, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels inscribed 'Joseph Lang & Son, 7 Bury Street, St James, London' new by the makers in 1958, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining much colour-hardening (renewed), gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stocks including l/4in. wood extensions (no.2 restocked), weight 6lb. I Ooz., in their leather motorcase. See illustration on page 106 £I 0000-15000 437. CHARLES LANCASTER - A PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTORS, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Lancaster patent assisted-opening actions with patent safeties, beaded border and fine scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l /2in. highly-figured stocks, weight 61b. 7oz., in their leather case See illustration on page 107 £3000-5000

438. HOLLAND & HOLLAND -A FINE PAIR OF VIRTUALLY UNUSED 12BORE 'ROYAL DE-LUXE' SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 41234 I 5, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke in both, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best bold scroll engraving on a matt background, surrounding finely engraved scenes of woodcock, blackcock and partridge in wooded landscapes and ducks in flight, bright finish overall, 15 l /4in. highly-figured stocks, in their leather motorcase with accessories. £55000-65000 439. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD -A PAIR OF 12-BORE LEFTHANDED OPENING 'HERCULES FINEST QUALITY MODEU ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 8721 I 2, 27in. nitro barrels with filed narrow ribs inscribed 'Churchill (Gunmakers) Ltd 7 Bury Street, St James, London, England' 2 3/4 in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-backed actions engraved with bold acanthus, retaining much original colourhardening and finish, toplevers opening to the left, double rolled-edge triggerguards, l 5in. figured stocks, weight 6lb. 7oz. In their makers double leather motorcase with various accessories. The guns were completed in 1971 for the vendor. See illustration on page 108 £5000-7000

440. J. GRAHAM & CO. - A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2904 I 2957 (barrel ribs numbered 63 713 I 64 706), 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2004), ribs engraved 'J. GRAHAM & CO. INVERNESS', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, treble-grip actions with intercepting sears, ornamental recessed sideplates, best border and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full colour-hardening (renewed), l 4in. well-figured stocks, bolstered fore-ends (No. 1 with crack), weight 6lb. 7oz., in their brass-cornered leather case. £2000-3000 441. J. PURDEY & SONS -A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED PAIR OF KELLY-ENGRAVED 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, serial no. 28231 I 2, 28in. nitro barrels with 4mm raised matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, holdopen toplevers, automatic safeties, double triggers, cocking-indicators, best bold scroll engraving on a matt background, with scenes of partridge, pheasant and woodcock in woodland landscapes, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 l/2in. figured stocks, sculpted foreends, weight 7lb. 6oz., in their brasscornered oak and leather double guncase with accessories and canvas outer. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1979 See illustration on page 109 £80000-100000

442. JAMES PURDEY & SONS - A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 13011 I 12, 30in. nitro (reproof 1988) chopperlump Sir Joseph Whitworths Fluid Pressed Steel barrels (wall thicknesses marginal), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, with extra Whitworth-Steel black powder only chopperlump barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 (No. 1), and true cyl imp cyl (No. 2), locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork retaining some original colour-hardening, removeable striker discs, Nobbs patent ejector system, l 5in. highly-figured stocks including 1 l/4in. wood extensions, weight 6lb. 12oz., in their original makers oak and leather case, the extra barrels in wood case. Extracts from the Owners Game Book Dated 1902 The above guns were built for Mr. G .D. Whatman in 1888 and have remained in fami ly ownership since that date. They are amongst one the first pairs of side lock ejectors produced by the company. Mr Whatman was a noted shot. At the age of 11 he shot a House Marti n with a bow and arrow (mentioned by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey in letters to young shooters). His shooting exploits included a day with Sir Ra lph Payne-Gallwey at Strathmore (2 18 Grouse) and in 1890 participated in a rabbit shoot totalling 50 11 for the day! During the 1894 season at Edgeworth Manor he shot 148 pheasants with 200 cartri dges in 14 minutes, the drive was subsequently known as 'Whatmans Hole'.

See illustration on page 110 £5000-7000 443. WILLIAM POWELL & SON -A PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14672 I 3, 27 l/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, W. Baker patent' 12/20' actions, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining virtually full colour-hardening and finish, 15 l/4in. figured stocks including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, weight 6lb. 6oz. See illustration on page 111 £7000-9000

444. JOSEPH BRADDELL & SON - A PAIR OF 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7663 I 4, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'Joseph Braddell & Son Arthur Square Belfast, Sir Joseph Whitworths Compressed Fluid Steel' , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining virtually all colour-hardening (renewed), 14 l/2in. well-figured stocks, weight Sib. 14oz.,in their makers canvas and leather case. £7000-10000 445. CHARLES LANCASTER - A PAIR OF 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 13887/8, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, ribs engraved 'Charles Lancaster 11 Panton St Haymarket, London', 2 l /2in. chambers, slender actions with carved fences, dipped-edge lockplates, best border and bold scroll engraving, retaining some original colourhardening, l 4in. figured stocks, screwgrip fore-end fasteners, weight 6lb. 4oz. (No. 1), 6lb 7oz. (No. 2), in their brasscornered leather case. See illustration on page 112 £4000-6000

446. JOHN WILKES - A PAIR OF 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 15360 I I , 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, ribs gold-inlaid with ' JOHN WILKES' and engraved ' 79 BEAK STREET, LONDON. W l .', 2 3/4in. chambers bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, fences deeply carved with acorns and oak leaves, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening, the maker's name inlaid in gold, 14 3/4in. highlyfigured stocks, weight 6lb. l Ooz., in their leather case with accessories and canvas outer. The guns were completed circa 1993 and appear to be little used. See illustration on page 113 £35000-40000

447. JAMES PURDEY & SONS -A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 18470 I 1, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels (in 2003) inscribed 'James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colour-hardening, removeable disc strikers, articulated front triggers, 14in. well-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their makers oak and leather double case with various accessories. See illustration on page 114 £5000-7000

448. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. -A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14714 I 5, 30in. nitro barrels (gun no. I wall thicknesses just below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, treble-grip actions with border and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full (renewed) colourhardening and finish, l 5in. well-figured stocks (possibly replacements), weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in a brass-mounted oak and leather case with Army & Navy trade label See illustration on page 115 £3000-5000

449. PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA - A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 1194011, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels inscribed 'Pedro Arrizabalaga Eibar Acero Cromo-Niquel ' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, hand detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking indicators, articulated front triggers, locks and actions carved with naive game scenes, hounds chasing wild boar and stags, retaining virtually all original colourhardening, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. lOoz., in their makers double leather case. See illustration on page 116 £6000-8000

450. WILLIAM EVANS - A PAIR OF 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 17830/ 1, 28in. nitro reproved barrels No. 1 gun (left hand wall thickness below recommended minimum) 28in. nitro sleeved barrels No. 2 gun, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke (No. 1) and imp cyl and 3/4 choke (No. 2), treblegrip actions with carved stylised acanthus leaf fences, removable striker discs, profusely engraved with beaded border and bold acanthus scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, l 5in. well-figured stocks with heel and toe-plates, weight 6lb. 13oz. (No. 1) and 7lb. (No. 2) in their brass-cornered leather case with accessones. See illustration on page 117 £3000-5000 450A. WILLIAM EVANS -A PAIR OF 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 2789 I 90, 28in. nitro barrels (right hand wall thicknesses below recommended minimum), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 (No. I) and imp cyl and 3/4 (No.2), treble-grip actions with carved acanthus fences, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding finely engraved vignettes of gundogs flushing partridge, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stocks with heel- and toe-plates, gun No.2 including 3/4in. wood extension, weight 61b. 1Ooz., in their brass-cornered leather case with accessories See illusiration on page 118 £3000-5000

TRIOS 451. HOLLAND & HOLLAND - A TRIO OF 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 23S40 I 1 I 2; gun No. I : 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish , I Sin. highly-figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz.; gun No.2: 30in. nitro reproved barrel s (wall-thicknesses just below recommended minimum), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, !Sin. highly-figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz.; gun No.3: 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish , I Sin. highly-fi gured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a best quality James Purdey brassmounted oak and leather triple guncase with lift-out barrel tray, lift out fore-end tray and Purdey label for gun numbers 19723/4/S See illustration on pages 119, 120 and back cover £ 18000-22000 452. JAMES PURDEY & SONS - A VIRTUALLY UNUSED TRIO OF KELLY-ENGRAVED SINGLETRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS IN 12BORE, 20-BORE AND 28-BORE, serial no . 288S7 I 8 I 9, 12-bore gun: 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-rib, gold-inlaid at the breech 'James Purdey & Sons London, England.' , 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, non-selective single trigger, cocking-indicators, the

action, fences and triggerguard deeply carved with leaf and acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, the fore-end iron decorated en-suite, the underside with a spaniel retrieving a mallard, the pinless lockplates finely engraved with scenes of a gundog and ducks in flight in a wetland setting, triggerplate initialled 'S.J.K.' , bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz.; 20-bore gun: 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-rib, gold-inlaid at the breech ' James Purdey & Sons London, England.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and I /2 choke, non-selective single trigger, cocking-indicators, the action, fences and triggerguard deeply carved with leaf and acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, the fore-end iron decorated en-suite, the underside with a retriever with partridge, the pinless lockplates finely engraved with scenes of a gundog flushing English partridge and a sportsman shooting partridge in a scrubland setting, triggerplate initialled 'S.J.K.', bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight Sib. 12oz.; 28-bore gun: 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt Churchill-rib, goldinlaid at the breech 'James Purdey & Sons London, England.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, non-selective single trigger, cocking-indicators, the action, fences and triggerguard deeply carved with leaf and acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, the fore-end iron decorated en-suite, the underside with a retriever with woodcock, the pinless lockplates finely engraved with scenes of woodcock in flight and snipe in a marshland setting, triggerplate initialled 'S.J.K.', bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock, weight Sib. loz., the three guns in their leather motorcase with canvas outer, with individual cleaning implements and snapcaps. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the 12-bore was completed in 1987, the 20bore was completed in 1988 and the 28bore was completed in 1986 See illustration on pages 121 and 122 £40000-60000

SIDELOCK EJECTORS 453. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 46428, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with bold acanthus, southgate ejectors, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including I l/2in. wood extension, escutcheon initialled K.C.B. 28 NOV 194S, weight 6lb. 13oz. , in its makers case. £1000-lSOO 454. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 14468, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved ' JOSEPH LANG & SON. 162 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, cocking-indicators, border and fine scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, I Sin. highly-figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz. See illustration on page 131 £3000-4000 455. CHARLES HELLIS & SONS 12BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2180, 30in. nitro reproved barrels with matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both , treble-grip action, T. Page Wood 's patent cleft toplever, feathered border and best bold scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. well-figured semi-pi stolgrip stock including l /4in. ebonite extension , weight 7lb. 4oz. , in a vinyl case See illustration on page 124 £2S00-3SOO

456. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6924, 28in. nitro damascus barrels signed 'Charles Lancaster, 7 Bury Street, St James, London', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. Soz., in its makers leather leg-of-mutton case. See illustration on page 100 £500-700.

457. AYA 12-BORE 'MOD 53' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 113025, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, (left hand wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action with side-clips, handdetachable lockplates with gold-washed lockwork, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully engraved with floral and scroll motifs, 15in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight Sib. The gun was completed in 1958 See illustration on pages 125 and 126 £1000-1500

458. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.2' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 142911 , 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, fully-scroll engraved, 15 5/Sin. figured stock including 1in. wood extension, right ejector requires regulating, weight 6lb. 14oz. £400-600

459. BOSS & CO. 12-BORE EASYOPENING SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 6364, 29in. nitro replacement barrels (by the maker in 1988), rib engraved ' BOSS & CO. 13 DOVER STREET. PICCADILLY. LONDON. Wl .' and gold-inlaid with a star, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, Boss improved patent single trigger, patent 11278of1905 (improved on patent 22894 of 1894), rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 l/4in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a lightweight leather case with accessories. The makers have stated that the gun was completed in 1913 and that the gun was recently serviced by them and is in good working order. See illustration on page 12 7 £10000-15000

460. A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED BOSS 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER ROUND-BODIED EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10.003, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, Boss patent single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, removeable striker discs, rounded bar, best bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. highlyfigured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb., in its lightweight leather case with accessories and canvas outer cover. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was ordered in 1987 with exhibition grade wood See illustration on page 128 £ 18000-22000

461. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 12BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6450, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, fluted fences , sidelever, removeable striker discs, best fine scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l /2in. figured replacement stock including 1/2in. leather-covered recoil pad, right overhorn with repair and insert repair to right edge of foreend wood, weight 71b. 3oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1893 See illustration on page 129 £2000-2500

462. J. PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25210, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (some pits), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, cocking-indicators, removeable striker discs, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock including 1 l/2in. wood extension, weight 61b. 6oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1937 See illustration on page 130 £4000-6000

463. H.J. HUSSEY 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14354, 28in. nitro barrels (slightly loose on action), rib engraved ' H. J. HUSSEY LTD. 81 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON' and gold-inlaid with a star and no. 2, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colourhardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. l loz. See illustration on page 131 £3000-5000

464. HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD. 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 3039, 28in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, articulated front trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 15 l/2in. highlyfigured replacement stock, weight 61b. 14oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with accessories and canvas outer cover See illustration on page 132 £6000-8000

465. HENRY CLARKE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10257, 28in. nitro replacement barrels, flats stamped 'WILKES. LONDON.' (some pits), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, treble-grip action with patent gas checks, incorporating Perkes 1886 patent ejector system, patent no. 10679, use no . 443 , protruding tumbler-pivots with goldinlaid cocking-indicators, border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 l/2in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. See illustration on page 133 £500-700

466. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no . 5400, 27in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, Dickson patent round action, use number 941 , fine scroll engraving, 14 l/8in. highly-figured stock including l/2 in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather hammergun case with some accessories See illustration on page 120 £1500-2000

467. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.2' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 317163, 26in . nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, articulated front trigger, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in . figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £500-700

468. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 15741 , 30in. nitro replacement barrel s (by the maker's in 1977), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, non-selective singletrigger, gold-inl aid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 l/2in. figured stock (some cast), weight 71b. 2oz., in a brass-cornered Joseph Lang hammergun case See illustration on page 134 £3000-5000

469. J. BLANCH & SON 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5863 , 30in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, treble-grip action with gas checks, incorporating T. Perkes patent ejector system, patent no. 10679 of 1886, use number 1192, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, action and lockplates finely engraved with bold scroll engraving, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock, fore-end with J. Blanch & Sons patent snap bolt, ejectors require regulating, weight 6lb. l 2oz., in a brasscornered oak-lined leather case See illustration on page 135 £800-1200

470. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, serial no. 32648, 26 l/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels (wall thickness below recommended minimum), (2c) 27 l/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in chambers, both with raised filed ribs, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with best bold acanthus on a matt background, hand detachable locks, gold-in laid cocking-indicators, semi-selective single-tri gger, rolled edge triggerguard, 15 l/4in. well-figured stock including 1 3/4in. wood and rubber recoil pad extensions, weight 6lb. 7oz. (26 I /2), 6lb 8oz (27 112). In its original makers leather case with canvas outer containing both sets of barrels. See illustration on page 136 £5000-7000

471. A LITTLE USED AYA 12-BORE 'MOD 25' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 464384, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib, (right hand wall thickness just below recommeded minimum), 2 3/4in . chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 12 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, articu lated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, floral and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original finish , 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. £600-800

472. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE 'THE MOORGREY' BACKACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 53841 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, plain finish, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz. In its canvas case with Cogswell & Harrison letter of provenance £200-300

473. E. WILSON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1590, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'E. WILSON. NORWICH', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, best border and fine scroll engraving, action flat stamped 'Pat 8239-93. no. 1840', retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including wood buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz. See illustration on page 137 £1200-1600

474. E. WILSON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1346, 30in. nitro barrels (some pits), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with patent gas checks, best border and scroll engraving, retaining.ttaces of original colour-hardening, 15in. "highly-figured stock including 1in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 11 oz. See illustration on page 13 7 £500-700

475. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 31932, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best bold scroll engraving, 15 l/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. l 5oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1930 as a pigeon gun See illustration on page 138 £10000-15000

476. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE ' ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 36899, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrel s, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-washed Joseph Brazier Ashes lockwork and pins, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold scroll engraving, 15 l /2in. highlyfigured stock including lin. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. l 3oz., in a brass-cornered leather case See illustration on page 139 £10000-15000

477. E.J. CHURCHILL 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 458, 30in. bl ack powder only barrels, (right hand wall thickness just below recommended minimum), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, dipped-edge lockplates, fine scroll engraving, missing stock £50-70

478. HOLLIS, BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR 12-BORE-SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 89990, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'Hollis, Bentley & Playfair Birmingham & London' (possibly shortened from 30in.) 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, removeable disc strikers, l 5in. well-figured replacement stock including lin. wood extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. See illustration on page 134 £2500-3000

479. J. PURDEY 12-BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15224, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth-steel barrels, 2 I /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, cocking-indicators, removeable striker discs, best bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4in . wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. l loz., in a brass-cornered oak-lined leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1895 See illustration on page 140 £7000-9000

480. A PAIR OF BOSS 12-BORE CHOPPERLUMP BARRELS, for gun no. 6715, 29in. length, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, left hand wall thickness below recommended minimum £60-80

481. J.W. SIMPSON 12-BORE DELUXE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12985, made by AYA, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, scroll engraved at the breech, tubes engraved 'J.W.SIMPSON, SHOOTING & FISHING, STOKESLEY, NORTH YORKSHIRE' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, handdetachable lockplates, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather case. See illustration on page 141 £1000-1500

482. W.C. CARSWELL 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2505, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'W.C. Carswell Chapel St Liverpool', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both (barrels possibly shortened), locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, 14 l /4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 126 £800-1200

483. P. WEBLEY & SON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 54453 , 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib engraved 'P. WEBLEY & SONS. 78 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON.' , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treblegrip action, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock including 5/8in. ebonite extension, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £1200-1600

484. STEPHEN GRANT 12-BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7786, No.2 of a pair, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (rusted at muzzles), 2 l/2 in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, fluted fences, sidelever, removeable striker discs, best fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including l/2in. wood buttplate, weight 6lb. 14oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1911 See illustration on page 129 £1000-1500

485. M.T. JOHNSON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20545, Spanish made, 27 l /2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, removeable striker discs, fancy border and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of duck and partridge, triggerplate signed 'P.J. SPODE', bright and blued fini sh, 15in. figured stock including l/2in. horn extension, weight 7lb. 3oz. £500-700

488. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 22219, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, (require tightening on action), 2 l/2 in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best bold scroll engraving, 16 l/2in. figured stock (crack at hand) including 2 3/8in. wood extension, stock cast for a left hander, weight 6lb. l 5oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1899 See illustration on page 126 £1000-1500

486. T. BLAND & SONS 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 17448, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved fences, border engraving, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14 l /2in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 61b. 14oz., in a leather hammergun case See illustration on page 126 £500-700

489. HENRY ATKIN LIGHTWEIGHT 12BORE 'THE RALEIGH' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3022, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'THE RALEIGH' HENRY ATKIN LTD (FROM PURDEY'S). 88 JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, removeable striker discs, best fine border and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock including buttplate, slightly cast and triggers set for a left hander, weight Sib. l 4oz., in its canvas and leather motorcase. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 23rd September 1931 See illustration on page 142 £3000-5000

487. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no . 4907, 26in. nitro replacement barrels (by another in 1955) inscribed 'John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street, Edinburgh', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork (bottom plate by crosspin cracked and repaired), 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 100 £2500-3000

490. E.M. REILLY & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 33623, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'E.M. REILLY & CO. 277 OXFORD STREET. LONDON', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action with patent gas checks and Perkes 1886 patent ejector system, patent no. 10679, use no. 549, protruding tumbler pivots, best border and scroll engraving, brushed and reblued finish overall, 15 3/4in. wellfigured stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 6oz., in a canvas and leather case with Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang Ltd. trade label See illustration on page 133 £800-1200

491. W.J. JEFFERY LIGHTWEIGHT 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9249, 28in nitro replacement barrels, rib engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 5B PALL MALL. LONDON.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with arcaded fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a canvas Brady case See illustration on page 143 £ 1500-2000

492. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7458, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved fences, removeable disc strikers, ejectors need regulating, l 6in. figured stock including 3 l/4in. extension, weight 6lb. 14oz. See illustration on page 144 £ 1500-2000

493. STEPHEN GRANT 12-BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6682, No. I of a pair, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, fluted fences, sidelever, best fine scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz., in its brasscornered oak and leather double guncase (exterior leather distressed). The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1894 See illustration on page 145 £2500-3500

494. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'BADMINTON' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20404, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, cockingindicators, best border and bold scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, l 5in. figured stock including 1 l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz., in a leather hammergun case with numbered Holland & Holland label. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1898 and was paired with gun no. 20406 See illustration on page 146 £3000-4000

495. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE DOMINION BACK-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 24584, 30in. nitro barrels inscribed 'Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street, London', (wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, border engraved action, 14in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a canvas case. £700-900

496. McCRIRICK & SONS 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 58060, 28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with broad matt rib, tubes engraved ' McMRlRlCK & SONS. AYR & KILMARNOCK.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke both, treblegrip action with patent gas-checks, border and fine scroll engraving, l 5in. well-figured stock including 5/8in, ebonite extension (small insert repair to middle of stock) weight 6lb. 12oz. £1000- 1400

497. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE DOMINION BACK-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 24571, 30in. nitro barrels inscribed ' Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street, London ', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, border engraved action, 14 l /2in. well-figured cross-over stock including l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700

498. BOSS & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4300, No.2 of a pair, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (rib loose), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 J/2in. stock with inked figuring, insert at comb and 3/4in. wood buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was ordered in 1892 See illustration on page 147 £2500-3500

499. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1241 9, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, treblegrip action, dipped-edge lockplates, protruding tumbler pivots, best bold scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'THE ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' , toplever engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND PATENT N0.23 ', patent gas checks, 14in. well-figured stock including buttplate, fore-end wood possible replacement, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its leather Holland & Holland hammergun case with numbered label to the gun. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1889 See illustration on page 147 £2500-3500

500. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9577, 30in. nitro Sir J Whitworth 's Fluid Pressed Steel Barrels signed ' William Powell & Sons 13 Carrs Lane, Birmingham No. 2 ' 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, fences carved with acorns and oak leaves on a matt background, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. l loz. See illustration on page 144 £1500-2000

502. A FINE J. PURDEY & SONS 12BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELFOPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 24098, 30in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, ivory bead sight with ivory intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, manual safety, treblegrip action with side-clips, removeable striker discs, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish , 14in. highly-figured tiger-stripe semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with accessories. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1930 See illustration on page 148 £ 10000-15000

503A. JAMES PURDEY & SONS LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE (2IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25067, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, inscribed 'J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England.' , bottom rib gold-inlaid '2i n. CASE', 2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, beaded fences, removeable striker di scs, locks and action with best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 6oz., in its makers leather motorcase with various accessories and canvas outer, together with a canvas and leather cartridge bag containing a quantity of paper 2in. cartridges See illustration on page 123 £7000-9000

503 AYA 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 141154, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action scroll engraved, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, 15 l/4in. figured stock (s li ght crack at head) including l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £ 150-250

SIDELOCK NON-EJECTORS

501. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10041 , 30in. nitro barrels inscribed ' William Powell & Son 13 Carrs Lane Birmingham Sir J Whitworths Fluid Pressed Steel' 2 l/2 in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork (brushed bright), 14 l/2in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. See illustration on page 126 £2500-3000

504. BOZARD & CO 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no . 8289, 28in. nitro barrels by H. Hodgson, Bury St Edmunds, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 15 in. figured stock including 2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz. £250-350

505. W.M. SCOTT AND BAKER 1878 PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY V.& R. BLAKEMORE, no visible serial number, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, Scott and Baker patent action, patent no. 761 of 1878, use number 848, patent crystal cockingindicators, patent 'block' safety, best fine scroll engraving (worn), 14 l /4in. replacement stock including buttplate, Scott patent ' key ' forend fastener, patent no. 3756 of 1873, weight 6lb. lOoz. £150-250

506. FRANK CLARKE 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (pitted and loose on action), rib engraved ' FRANK CLARKE. MAKER. WHITTALL ST. BIRMINGHAM', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and full choke, treble-grip action, border engraving, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 6oz.; together with a Master 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. 94004, 27 l /2in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, plain action, 13 3/4in. stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 5oz. (2) £70-90

507. JOSEPH LANG & SONS 12-BORE SIDEPLATED TRIGGERPLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5995 , 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, push-forward snap-action underlever, carved serpentine fences , gold cocking-indicators, removable striker discs, top tang mounted with automatic rotary safety, gold-inlaid ' safe ' detail, engraved ' LANG ' S PATENT' , fine border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, l 4in. highly-figured stock with skeletal pistolgrip, including 3/4in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 4oz. See illustration on page 133 £800-1200

508. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 58365, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with partial scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz. £200-300

509. STEPHEN GRANT 12-BORE 1879 PATENT SIDELEVER TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION NONEJECTOR, serial no . 4800, 30in. ntiro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT. 67A ST. JAMES STREET. LONDON.' , 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and true cyl choke, incorporating Horatio Phillips patent lever cocking action, patent no. 4809 of 1879, carved serpentine fences, stepped action engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, 14 l/4in. figured stock (possibly a replacement), weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case. See illustration on page 149 £1000-1500

510. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION NONEJECTOR, serial no. 19896, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, border engraved action and lockplates, patent gas-checks, brush bright finish overall, 12 3/4in. stock, some pitting to fore-end iron, weight 6lb. 9oz. £300-500

511. AN EARLY 'THE ACME' THOMAS WOODWARD 1876 PATENT 'SPIRAL SPRING WOODWARD' 12BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY H. CLARKE, serial no. 10212, 28 l/2in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 314 choke, Thomas Woodward patent hammerless push-forward-underlever snap action, patent 651 of 187 6, rounded bar, cocking-indicators, manual lever top-safety, border and scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 l /4in. figured stock including 1 l /2in. wood extension, left hand firing mechanism faulty, weight 6lb. l 2oz. £250-350

512. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 111437, 32in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 55 . VICTORIA STREET. LONDON.S.W l .' , 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, barrel loop rebrazed, treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, retaining some original colourhardening, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £700-900

513. DARNE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SLIDING-BREECH SHOTGUN, serial no, 8B77 l , 27 l/2in. nitro featherweight monobloc barrels with 5 circles, sunken matt top-rib and no bottom rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, manual sidesafety, fixed barrels and sliding breech, the standing breech with converging obturator discs, carved stylised leaf fences, bold bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/8in stock including buttplate, horn finial, wieght 6lb. 2oz. £300-500

514. AN EARLY TRIGGERPLATE ACTION SINGLE-BITE SNAP ACTION PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERLESS GUN BY LINCOLN JEFFRIES, serial no. 1071, 30in. damascus barrels, rib engraved 'LINCOLN JEFFRIES WINNER OF THE GOLD PRIZE LONDON. WINNER OF THE FIELD 20 CHOKE BORE FOR CHOKE BORES LONDON 1879', triggerguard incorporating push-forward underlever, carved serpentine fences, borders and scroll engraving, side-mounted lever safety to the rear of the right fence (not operating), border and fine scroll engraving (worn), 13 3/8in. figured stock including buttplate. Sold with a Proof Exemption certificate. £100-150

515. JOHN PATSTONE 12-BORE SELFOPENING SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 2906, 26in. nitro replacement barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, carved fences, (J.P.Patent no. 31 2009) 14 l /4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £600-800

516. E. M. REILLY & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 34443, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke both, treble-grip action, border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15 l /4in. figured stock including 1 l/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. l 5oz., in a leather leg of mutton case. £300-500

517. YORK HOUSE (REGENT ST. LONDON) 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (left hand wall thickness below recommended minimum and some pitting), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, treblegrip action with slender toplever, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. See illustration on page 126 £250-350

BOXLOCK EJECTORS

518. AYA 12-BORE 'MATADOR III' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 480308, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised ventilated matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, selective single-trigger, border engraving, blued fini sh, 14 l /4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, beavertail forend, weight 7lb. £50-70

519. B.S.A.12-BORE 'DELUXE' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. SC52391 , with two sets of barrels, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, engraved breech, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, true cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with bold acanthus, 14in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. (30in.), 6lb. 5oz. (25in.), in a leather case. See illustration on page 150 £500-700

520. E.J. CHURCHILL 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1161 , 30in. nitro reproved barrels, (slightly loose on action), game rib engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL. 8 AGAR ST. STRAND. LONDON.' , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action with bold border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 13 3/4in. figured stock including wood buttplate, weight 6lb. 2oz. £800-1200

521. CHARLES BOSWELL 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16475, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (left hand wall thickness just below recommended minimum), 2 l/2 in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with removeable striker discs, bold scroll engraving with feathered borders, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. l 4oz. See illustration on page 133 £300-500

522. HARRISON & HUSSEY 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2184, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, tubes engraved 'HARRISON & HUSSEY LTD. 7 BURY STREET. ST. JAMES ' S. LONDON.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action with fine scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. See illustration on page 133 £400-600

523. W.R. PAPE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1273, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with removeable striker discs, border and partial scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l /4in. replacement stock, replacement forend wood, weight 6lb. !Ooz. £200-300

524. AYA 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 324150, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll engraved action retaining much original finish, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. £200-300

525. MORTIMER & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7708, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. full and 1/4 choke, action engraved with bold acanthus with rope bordering, 15 in. well-figured stock including l /4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. l loz., in a canvas case. £300-500

526. THE BARRELS, ACTION AND FORE-END IRON OF ANAYA 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR 'IN THE WHITE', serial no. 578801, 28in. barrels £ 100-200

527. E.J.CHURCHILL 12-BORE 'UTILITY MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3408, 25in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 15 in. well-figured stock including I in. wood extension (2in. piece of wood missing by head), weight 6lb. 8oz., in its makers leather case. £300-500

528. J.& W. TOLLEY 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6937, 30in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'BOSS & CO. 41, ALBERMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON, W.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip Anson & Deeley action, fine border and scroll engraving (worn), brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock with chequered recessed side panels and 3/4in. ebonite extension, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-500

529. WILLIAM POWELL & SON 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12384, 29in. nitro barrels inscribed 'William Powell & Son 35 Carrs Lane, Birmingham ', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, 14 1/2in. well-figured cross-over stock with chequered panels, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leather leg-of-mutton case. £100-200

530. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15234, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, scroll backed action engraved with fine scrollwork, 15in. highly-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. l 3oz., in a leather case. £300-500

531. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'MOD 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 126301 , 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining virtually all original colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a wooden box. See illustration on page 133 £500-700

532. LEECH & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 5065, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, (fore-end tip missing), weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in a pigskin leg-of-mutton case. £150-200

533. AYA 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 543074, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl, border engraved action retaining some original finish, 13 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £I 00-150

534. W.J. JEFFERY 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 37237, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 9. GOLDEN SQUARE. REGENT STREET. LONDON.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, border and scroll engraving, bright and blued finish , 14 1/4in. figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 6oz. £600-800 535. JOHN DICKSON & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7473, 26in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers (lengthened from 2in.), bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, scroll-back action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock, weight 5lb. 1Ooz., in a Dickson leather case. £300-500 536. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MOD 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 141412, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, border and scroll engraved action retaining virtually full original colourhardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. The gun was completed circa 1970 £700-900 537. VICTOR SARASQUETA 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 227360, 26in. nitro barrels with Churchill-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, scroll engraved action retaining slight traces of original finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a fleece-lined canvas and leather gunslip £80-120

538. COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 47291 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action and dummy sideplates engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2 in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its canvas case. The gun was completed in 1920 £250-350 539. AYA 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 170226, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining some original finish, 14 l /4in. stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. £80-120 540. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 128228, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 l/2 in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. The gun was completed circa 1960 See illustration on page 150 £600-800 541. MIROKU 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 417097, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, blacked action with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. stock including 1/2in . recoil pad, weight 6lb. lOoz. £50-70

542. AYA 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 134568, 28in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, selective si ngle trigger, manual safety, removeable striker discs, stepped action with some scrollwork, 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock (insert at comb) including 1in. rubber recoil pad, beavertail forend, weight 7lb. 12oz. £180-220 543. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6919, 27in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, border and scroll engraving, bright finish , l 5in. figured stock including 1in. wood extension, weight 61b. 6oz., in a brasscornered leather hammergun case, with leather cartridge belt. £250-350 544. THOMAS BLAND & SONS 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18179, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'Thomas Bland & Sons (Gunmakers Ltd). 4 & 5 William IV Street, Strand, London WC2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock with teardrops, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its makers lightweight leather case. See illustration on page 150 £500-700 545. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MOD 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 138324, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, scroll engraved action retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 7lb. The gun was completed circa 1967 £300-500

546. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 12305, 30in. nitro barrels inscribed ' William Evans 63 Pall Mall , St James, London ', (top rib loose) , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, border engraved action, 15in. figured full crossover stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-200 547. COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 41416. 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, rib engraved 'The Avant Tout' 141 New Bond Street & 226 Strand, London.', plain action retaining some colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. l 4oz. £250-350 548. PLAYFAIR 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 1537, 28in. replacement nitro barrels by another in 1951 , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 choke in both, treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, scrollengraved recessed decorative side panels, bright finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured stock including l /2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £500-700 549. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'MODEL 702 ' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 132192, 25in. nitro barrels with narrow filed rib, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, scroll engraved action retaining some original colourhardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz., in a leather case. £300-500

550. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 46185, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action, action and dummy sideplates with bouquet and scroll engraving (one screw missing) , 15 l/4in. figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz £200-300 551. WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3734, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth-steel barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 choke both, treble-grip action with intercepting sears, removeable striker discs, border and fine scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, I Sin. figured stock including 3/4in. wood extension, triggers set and stock cast for a left hander, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700 552. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 42596, 30in. nitro barrels (pitted), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and I /4 choke, treble-grip action with dummy sideplates, bold scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £150-250 553. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GRADE D.H.25' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 69227, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, scoop-back action with border and scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its canvas and leather case See illustration on page 150 £300-500

554. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 56898, 27 l/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l /2in. figured stock including l/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £150-200 555. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MOD 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 133947, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 3oz. The gun was completed circa 1963 See illustration on page 150 £500-700 556. CHARLES HELLIS 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2619, 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with bold acanthus on a matt background, 15 in. re-stocked full crossover stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its leather case. £100-200 557. WILLIAM FORD 12-BORE (3IN) BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 13281 , 27in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, tubes engraved ' WILLIAM FORD 15. ST. MARY'S ROW. BIRMINGHAM', 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, treblegrip action with side-bolsters, fine border and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of hound and pheasant, 14 l/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 6oz., in a canvas and leather William Evans case See illustration on page 150 £600-800

558. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 21045, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (2004), rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl choke, treble-grip action with crossbolt, intercepting sears, incorporating patent no . 6239 of 1893, use number I 096, border engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1 l/8 in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. in its leather case. £1200-1600 559. ELDERKIN & SON 12-BORE 'THE PREMIER EJECTOR GUN' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9534, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed ' The Premier Ejector Gun Elderkin & Son (Gunmakers) Ltd Spalding', narrow filed rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, scrollback action engraved with bold acanthus, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish , 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. The gun was completed circa 1960 See illustration on page 152 £2000-2500

560. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED GECO (SUHL) 12-BORE 'MOD 60E' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 726558, 28in. nitro barrels with broad, raised matt rib, bead foresight and flipup leaf rearsight, rear lump with Suh! 'outstanding quality' mark, 2 3/4in . chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, scroll-back bolstered treble-grip action with side-clips, gold cockingindicators, border and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full original colourhardening and finish , 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap , sling swivels and 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 6oz. The gun was completed in October 1971 ; together with a B.S.A. 12-bore ' SINGLE XII ' single-barrelled semihammerless shotgun, serial no . YA4883 , 30in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber (2) £250-350 561. E. FLETCHER & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7806, 28in. nitro barrels engraved 'E.Fletcher & Son Makers, Gloucester', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, scroll engraved action, 14 3/4in. figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a leather Army & Navy case. £ 100-150

562. CHARLES BOSWELL (MAKER. 126 STRAND. LONDON) 12-BORE (3IN) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 325 , 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with broad raised matt rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip Anson & Deeley action with finely engraved fences, intercepting sears, fine scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colourhardening, 14in. well-figured stock with recessed chequered side-panels and wood buttplate, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 12oz. See illustration on page 133 £500-700

563. T. BLAND & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 18074, 28in. nitro barrels (slightly loose on action), 2 l/2 in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, border and partial scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 l /2in. stock with inked figuring, weight 6lb. I Ooz. The gun was completed circa 1935 £500-700

BOXLOCK NON-EJECTORS 564. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GRADE E 25' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no . 63576, 30in. nitro barrels (some pits), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action with border engraving, the underside engraved 'SPECIALLY MADE FOR MANTON & CO. GUN MAKER'S. LONDON & CALCUTTA', manual side safety, 14 l/4in. semipistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz., in a canvas and leather hammergun case £150-250 565. AYA 12-BORE (3IN MAGNUM) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 514614, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, border engraved action retaining virtually full original finish, 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, beavertail forend, weight 71b. 3oz. £250-350

566. CHAS. OSBORNE & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 57974, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, retaining virtually full colour-hardening and finish (renewed), 14 3/8in. figured stock (possibly a replacement), weight 6lb. 8oz. £200-300

567. COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD 12-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 40578, 30in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. extra full choke in both, plain action with traces of original colour, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with Selous type repair to grip, weight Sib., in its makers leather case with various accessories. £200-300 568. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GRADE E20' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no . 71073, 30in. nitro barrels, matt rib engraved W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 29 PALL MALL. LONDON. SW. WORKS ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM' , 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, treblegrip action with manual side-safety, partial engraving of bold stylised acanthus scrolls, 14 3/8in. semipistolgrip stock including horn buttplate, weight 7lb. 4oz. £250-350 569. DARNE 12-BORE SLIDING BREECH SHOTGUN, serial no. 72131, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 16 l/4in. well-figured replacement stock including 1 l/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 6oz. £250-350

570. S.R. JEFFERY & SONS LTD 12BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 3991 , 26 l/2in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, border and scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. Soz. £80-90 571. AYA 12-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 550483 , 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, plain action retaining much original finish, 14 3/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. l 2oz. £80-120 572. AYA 12-BORE 'YEOMAN' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 529049, 28in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx half and full choke, plain action retaining much original finish, 14 3/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 61b l loz. £150-200

574. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5306, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, plain action, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz., in a canvas case. £200-300 575. HENRY MORRIS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 2062, 32in. nitro reproved barrels (right hand wall thickness just below recommended minimum), rib engraved 'HENRY MORRIS. ST. MARY'S ROW BIRMINGHAM' , 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, treble-grip action with bold scroll engraving on a matt background, with beaded borders and scenes of pheasant and partridge, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 7lb. See illustration on page 150 £300-500

SMALL BORE HAMMERGUN 573. C.S. ROSSON & CO. 12-BORE (3IN) 'WILDFOWL MAGNUM' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 3365, 30in. nitro reproved barrels with matt rib, tubes engraved 'C.S. ROSSON & CO. RAMPANT HORSE STREET. NORWICH', 3in. chambers, bored approx 114 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with side-bolsters, action engraved with mallard in flight and a goose (missing head), retaining traces of original colour-hardening, I Sin. semipistolgrip stock including lin. wood extension, weight 7lb. 12oz. See illustration on page 150 £150-250

576. A LITTLE USED SPANISH .410 DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER FOLDING HAMMERGUN, serial no. 70627, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, retaining virtually full cyanide-hardened finish, 14 l/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight Sib. 3oz. £30-50

577. ARMY & NAVY .410 SIDELEVER, SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no . 13907, 27in. nitro two-stage barrel, 2 l/2in. chambers, border engraved action retaining much original colourhardening, 14 l /2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, weight 4lb. 13oz., in its original makers canvas case with accessories. £300-500

578. A RARE 28-BORE HENRY ELLIOTT 1863 PATENT PUSHFORWARD UNDERLEVER BARIN-WOOD ROTATING SINGLE BOLT SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN BY WIGGAN & ELLIOTT, serial no . 3218, 30in. replacement nitro barrels with broad rib, gold inlaid 'ELLIOTTS PATENT ' and engraved WIGGAN & ELLIOTT MAKERS TO THE ROYAL FAMILY & THE PACHA OF EGYPT', Henry Elliott patent action, patent no. 1782 of 1863, push-forward underlever, bar-inwood, rebounding sidelocks with hammers of hare 's-ear form, carved fences, best border and scroll engraving, 15 3/4in. figured stock including l 3/8in. wood extension, fore-end with bolstered grip, in its leather case with various correspondances with William Ford (circa 1914-19) regarding purchase of gun and cartridges and with John Moreton Gunmakers (Birmingham) (circa 1966) regarding re-barrelling See illustration on page 151 £700-900

579. G.E. LEWIS 20-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 3986, 28in. black powder only barrels (pitted and loose on action), rib engraved 'G.E. LEWIS (TREBLE GRIP CHOKE BORE) 32 & 33 LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMINGHAM. NO. 3986', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with border and scroll engraving, with scenes of hare and hound, 13in. figured stock, fore-end missing finial , weight 5lb. 14oz. £150-250

580. WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO .410 SIDELEVER SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 26in. nitro barrel signed 'Westley Richards & Co London ' coloured-hardened action, beavertail fore-end, l 3in. figured stock, weight 4lb., in its makers canvas case. £150-250

581. BELGIAN .410 SINGLEBARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro reproved octagonal to round barrel, 2in. chamber, plain finish, 13 3/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 3lb. 12oz. £5 0-70

582. BELGIAN .410 DOUBLEBARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 3815 , 30in. black powder only barrels (some pits), 2in. chambers, rebounding back-action locks (left hand sear requires attention), plain finish, 14 l /2in . semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 4lb. 3oz. £20-30

583. CHARLES LANCASTER 16-BORE SLIDE-AND-TILT ROTARYUNDERLEVER BASE-FIRE HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3446, 29in. damascus barrels, rib engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. ' PATENT BREECH LOADER' , Lancaster patent action with recessed bosses, conicaltipped firing pins, non-rebounding backaction locks with hammers of hare's-ear form, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, l 4in. stock including buttplate, sling-eyes, weight 6lb. l 4oz. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use £500-700

584. JOSEPH MANTON 16-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 9006 for circa 1822, converted from percussion by John Manton , Son & CoE. circa 1867, 28in. rebrowned damascus barrels signed ' Joseph Manton. Hanover Square. London. (Converted by John Manton, Son & Coe. 6. Dover Street. London.)' on the rib, carved percussion fences engraved with scrollwork, nonrebounding sidelocks each signed ' Joseph Manton' and engraved with scrollwork and a pheasant on the tail, l 4in. figured stock, iron butt-plate engraved with scrollwork en suite with the locks. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 152 £300-500

585. R.B. RODDA & CO CALCUTTA & BIRMINGHAM .410 TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7990, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers rebounding back-action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l /2in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock, weight 4lb. 8oz. £300-500

586. H. HOLLAND 16-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER SINGLEBARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3003, 29in. nitro reproved (2005) damascus barrel, 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl, percussion fence, non-rebounding back-action lock, border and fine scroll engraving, 12 3/4in. stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 4lb. 13oz. £150-250

589. BOSS & CO. 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2505, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (some pitting), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. I /2 and 3/4 choke, carved percussion fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding sidelocks (one hammer a replacement), best border and scroll engraving, 13 1/2in. highly-figured stock including buttplate, fore-end with some damage, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 152 £250-350

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587. ALEX HENRY 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5156, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels signed 'Alexr. Henry Edinburgh & London' , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, percussion fences, rebounding rounded bar sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardened finish, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, screwgrip fore-end, weight 6lb. 14 oz. See illustration on page 152 £500-700

588. PURDEY 12-BORE 1863 SECOND PATENT THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7832, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels (right bore dimension marginal, some pitting and dents and slightly loose on action), carved percussion fences, rebounding island locks with dolphin hammers, best fine scroll engraving (action worn), 14 l/4in. figured stock with horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 14oz. See illustration on page 152 £150-250

590. B. BULLOCK (CHURCHBRJDGE) 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6940, 32in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (loop loose and left hand wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, rebounding back-action locks, border and partial scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350

591. A JOHN THOMAS 1870 PATENT 12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY T. HEPPLESTONE (MANCHESTER), serial no. 1314, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with broad rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, J.Thomas patent 'solid self-locking vertical grip' single bite snap action, patent no. 324 of 4th Feb. 1870, use no. 1314, percussion fences, rear barrel lump with extended bite, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, plaited border and bold scroll engraving with game scenes, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l/2in. replacement stock weight 6lb. 8oz. £300-500

592. W.& H.E. PALMER (ROCHESTER) 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 33089, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (slightly loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, treble-grip action, rebounding backaction locks, feathered border engraving, retaining traces of colourhardening, l 4in. stock (crack at head) including buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz. £100-200

593. G. E. LEWIS 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4118, 30in black powder only barrels, rib engraved 'SYDNEY EXHIBITION. 1879. G. E. LEWIS. 32. & 33. LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMfNGHAM.' 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved serpentine fences, rebounding backaction locks, (one hammer replaced), border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l /4in. replacement stock including blued steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz. £250-350

594. W. R. PAPE 12-BORE SNAPACTION BASE-FIRE UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3114, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 1983), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, border engraved rebounding sidelocks, base-fire, rabbit-eared hammers, 14 l/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., the gun was completed in 1879. See illustration on page 152 £400-600

595. TATHAM & CO. (CHARING CROSS. LONDON) 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 18659, 30in. nitro reproved damasc us barrel s (left wall thickness marginal), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, carved percussion fences, rebounding backaction locks, border and scroll engraving, brushed and blued finish overall, 14 l/2in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 12oz. £300-400

598. W.W. GREENER 16-BORE CONVERTED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 9438 , smoothbored from .577 calibre, 2 l/2in . chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both , percussion fences , rebounding back-action locks (hammers replaced) , plain finish , action (worn) engraved ' FOR LONG CARTRIDGE 577 ', 14 l/2in. stock with skeletal pistolgrip, fore-end with some damage, weight 6lb. I 5oz. £100-150

596. J. PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE BARIN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10493, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and l/4 choke, carved percussion fences, bar-in-wood, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colourhardening and finish, 15in. highlyfigured stock (slightly cast to suit left hander) , including 1in. wood extension, weight 6lb. l 4oz., in its leather case See illustration on page 153 £1500-2000

599. WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER PIGEON I WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no . 8119, 30in. nitro damascus barrels with raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, bold border and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz., in a leather case See illustration on page 156 £700-900

597. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 49098 , 30in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, plain rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences , 13 3/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. l 3oz. See illustration on page 152 £300-500

600. ROSSON & SON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 120, 30in . nitro barrels signed ' Rosson & Son 4 Market Head, Derby' 2 l /2in. chambers, bores approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding back action locks, 13 3/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. together with The Stock, Action & Fore-end only of a 12Bore Toplever Hammergun by Midland Gun Co. serial no. 67498 , a Belgian Folding .410, serial no. 40859. (3) £200-300 \(i J

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601. AN EARLY JOSEPH LANG 12BORE FORWARD-FACING UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2682, 30in. damascus barrels, carved fences of pinfire type, Lefaucheux-type forward facing underlever, non-rebounding back-action locks (one hammer a replacement), beaded border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. l 4oz., in a canvas case (damaged). The gun was completed circa 1862. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use £150-250

602. THE PARTS OF A JOHN WILKES 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8315, blacked 30in. nitro damascus barrels, back-action, rebounding locks, triggerguard and locks border engraved, fore-end complete but minus stock. £50-60

603. COLLEY & CO. (LONDON) 12BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3500, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and 1/2 choke, carved fences, rebounding back-action locks, border and scroll engraving, the lockplates with game birds, retaining traces of colour-hardening, 14 l/2 in. pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end finial broken, weight 6lb. l 2oz. £600-800

604. C. SMITH & SONS 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding backaction locks, border engraving, 14 l /2in. stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 2oz. £50-70

605. ALEX HENRY 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5995 , 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'ALEXR. HENRY. EDINBURGH AND LONDON. MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS' THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH' , 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, carved percussion fences , rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best engraving of fine scrollwork and floral bouquets with crosshatch and ropework borders, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14in. well-figured stock with heel and toe-plates, weight 6lb. 12oz. See illustration on page 154 £700-900 606. T. OSBORNE (EVESHAM) 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 99840, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding back-action locks, border and partial scroll engraving, l 4in. semipistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. l 2oz., in a canvas gunslip £150-250

607. AN E. HARRISON & CO. 1886 PATENT 'THE AVANT TOUT' 12BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER EJECTOR, serial no. 15006, 30in. black powder onlydamascus barrels (some pitting), rib engraved 'E. HARRISON & CO. (THE AVANT TOUT), 226, STRAND, LONDON.' 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, incorporating Harrison patent self-ejector system, patent no. 16214 of 1886, use number 116, carved percussion fences , rebounding back-action locks, fine border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. figured stock including horn buttplate, ejector mechanism requires attention , weight 7lb., in its brasscornered leather case See illustration on page 149 £1000-1500

608. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE THUMBHOLE-UNDERLEVER BASEFIRE HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4560 , 31 in. black powder only damascus barrels (pitted), rib engraved (refreshed) ' CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND STREET LONDON. "PATENT BREECH LOADER" 3 ' , gun number three, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, Lancaster patent action , rebounding back-action locks with hammers of hare's ear form , best border and scroll engraving, 14 l/2in . figured stock with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 14oz. £150-250 609. NEWNHAM LTD. 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 67935 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, rebounding sidelocks with border engraving, retaining some colourhardening, 14 l /4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb.14oz. £250-350 63

BIG BORE 610. 'THE BASQUE' 10-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 279789, 32in. nitro barrels, 3 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/3 and 3/4 choke, colour-hardened action, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight I I lb. 6oz. £ 150-200 611. AYA 10-BORE 'MATADOR' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 564489, 30 l/4in. nitro barrels, 3 l/2in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, colour-hardened action, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 9lb. 2oz. £300-500 612. W. RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 9931, 30in, nitro reproved barrels signed 'W. Richards Liverpool & Preston' raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, clipped fences engraved with scrollwork, 14in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, I 2in. fore-end, weight 7lb. 14oz. £250-350

613. CHARLES. SMITH (NEWARK) 10BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 31 l /2in. nitro reproved damascus barrel, 89mm chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, carved percussion fence , rebounding back-action lock, border and scroll engraving, 14in. figured stock, weight 6lb. £250-350

614. A FINE J. PURDEY & SONS 10BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON/WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 15645, 31 in. Whitworth-steel nitro reproved chopperlump barrels inscribed 'J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London. Suivant Les Donnees de M. Le General De Lignieres Commandant La 2me Division De Cavalerie A Luneville', 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining virtually all original colour-hardening and finish, clipped fences, removeable striker discs, fences carved with oak leaves and acorns, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 2in. wood extension, weight 91b. 2oz. In its makers original oak and leather case with paperwork and various accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1896 See illustration on page 155 £12000-16000 615. A LEATHER 8-BORE CARTRIDGE BELT FOR 36IN. WAIST SIZE containing twenty Eley 8-bore 3 l/4in. roll crimp cartridges, one loaded with BB, the remainder No. 3 shot, together with an unopened box of 25 Eley 8Bore 3 l /4in. 2oz. cartridges. (qty.) £40-50

617. PARKER BROS. 10-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 144221 , 30in. nitro brown twist barrels inscribed 'Paker Bros Makers Meriden Comm Twist', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and l/2 choke, border engraved action, flats retaining some original colour-hardening, stamped with a 'P', 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. horn buttplate and Parker Bros pistolgrip-cap, weight 9lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 157 £300-500 618. PARKER BROS 8-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 156307, 36in. nitro barrels signed ' Parker Bros Makers Meriden C.T.U.S.A. Parker Spee Steel', with raised filed rib, 3 l/4in. nitro magnum chambers, action engraved with game scenes, flats stamped 'G.H. 156307 3', 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 1 l/4in. rubber recoi 1pad, weight l 4lb. I Ooz. (replacement fore-end iron and wood). See illustration on page 157 £2500-3000

616. J. BLANCH & SON 10-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 13465, 28 l/4in. nitro barrels inscribed ' J.Blanch & Son 60 Gracechurch Street, London', raised filed wide rib, 3 l /4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, rebounding back-action locks, percussion fences, I Sin. figured semipistolgrip stock, weight 13lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 156 £500-700

SMALL BORES 619. P. COLBOURNE 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. I 076, Spanish made, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill rib, tubes engraved ' PETER COLBOURNE. GUNMAKER. STRATFORD-ONAVON. ENGLAND', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, best bold acanthus scroll engraving on a matt background, the underside with a partridge in flight, retaining traces of original colourhardening, l 5in. well-figured stock, beavertail fore-end, weight 6lb. I oz., in a brass-cornered elephant-hide leather case See illustration on page 158 £6000-8000 620. H. WALKER 1878 PATENT 'WINNING GUN AT THE 1879 FIELD GUN TRIAlJ 16-BORE (3IN) LEVER-COCKING HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY WM. JONES, serial no. 11165, 28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, matt rib engraved 'WILLM. JONES . MAKER. 75 BATH ST. ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM. WINNING GUN AT THE FIELD LONDON GUN TRIAL 1879', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, H. Walker patent action, patent no. 4294 of 1878, use number 2310, push-forward underlever, manual safety, cockingindicators, back-action locks and action profusely engraved with fine scrollwork, lockplates signed 'WM. JONES ' action engraved 'WINNING GUN AT 1879 FIELD GUN TRIAL: in a cartouche, 15in. well-figured stock including lin. ebonite extension and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, repairs to underhorns, weight 6lb. lOoz. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use See illustration on page 133 £500-700

621. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A HOLLAND & HOLLAND 16-BORE 'C GRADE' DOMINION BACK-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 26341, border engraved action and lockplates, cockingindicators, 14 I/Sin. stock with rubber cheekpiece insert and horn buttplate, fore-end wood cracked, in its canvas and leather case £200-300

625. BELGIAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 1340, 2Sin. nitro reproved barrels (some pits), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, bolstered treble-grip action with side-clips, plain finish , retaining traces of original colourhardening, 16 l/2in. stock including 2 l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. £70-90

622. ARMSTRONG & CO. 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 6S64, 2Sin. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'ARMSTRONG & CO. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 314 choke, unsigned action with border and scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 l /4in. stock, weight Sib. l2oz. £400-600

626. A LITTLE USED WEBLEY & SCOTT .410 BOLT-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 42776, 2S l/2in. nitro barrel, 2 l /2in. chamber, !Sin. stock, chequered at the fore and grip, including buttplate, circa 1964; together with a Webley & Scott No.3 Shot boltaction shotgun, serial no. l OOO 1 (2) £30-SO

623. GUNMARK KESTREL .410 (3IN MAGNUM) BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 2SS l 6S, 26in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and l/2 choke, silver action with scroll engraving, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. Soz. £ 1S0-2SO 624. HARRIER 'DE LUXE' 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 9S796, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, silver action with scroll engraving, 14in. stock, weight 6lb. loz. £200-2SO

627. WEBLEY & SCOTT .410 BOLTACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 41412, 2S l /2in. nitro barrel, 2 l /2in. chamber, 14 S/Sin. stock, circa 1964; together with a Midland Gun Co . .410 singlebarrelled sidelever folding hammergun, serial no. S49 (2) £30-SO 628. A LITTLE USED AYA .410 (3IN) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. SO 1049, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, border engraving, retaining virtually full original finish, 14 l/2in. stock, weight Sib. £200-300 629. A.E.B. WILKINSON (BIRMINGHAM) .410 SINGLEBARRELLED FOLDING HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 2441 , 26 l /2in. nitro reproved barrel, 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl, automatic side-safety, scroll engraved action, 14 I/Sin. stock including steel buttplate, weight 3lb. 12oz. £40-60

630. K.D. RADCLIFFE 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 42S3, 26in. nitro reproved barrels with Churchill rib (loose on action), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, scroll-back action with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. figured stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. lOoz. £400-600 631. W.J.JEFFREY & CO LTD 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 266S l , 27in. nitro barrels inscribed 'W.J.Jeffrey & Co LTd 26 Bury Street, St James, London', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colour and finish, l 4in. well-figured stock, weight 4lb. Soz., in its makers leather case. See illustration on page 159 £3000-4000 632. BELGIAN 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 37230, 26 3/4in. nitro barrels with matt rib (pitted), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, bouquet and scroll engraved action with side bolsters, old silver finish , 14in. figured stock including buttplate, weight Sib. Soz. £2S0-3SO 633. W.H. SIDLEY 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. l 2S l 04, 30in. nitro reproved barrels in 2002 (left hand wall thickness well below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, treble-grip action with beaded border engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, safety requires attention, 13 7/Sin. figured stock including buttplate, weight Sib. £ I 00- 1SO

634. A LITTLE USED ARMAS EGO .410 (3IN) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9S310, 24 7/Sin. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, action with some scrollwork, retaining virtually full original colour-hardened finish, 14 l /4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. £2S0-3SO

635. LLOYD & SON 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4801 , 28in. nitro sleeved barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, brushed bright, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 3oz. £1S0-2SO

638. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 20-BORE '1985 SEQUICENTENNIAL ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 40772, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels (wall thickness marginal as made) inscribed 'Holland & Holland l 98S Sequicentennial Royal 33 Bruton Street, London ' 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, handdetachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, locks and action engraved with best bold acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, rollededge triggerguard, l S l /2in. highlyfigured stock including l /2in. leathercovered recoil pad, weight Sib. 8oz., in its makers burgundy leather case with various accessories. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed for the vendor in 198S. See illustration on page 160 £ 12000-13000

636. AYA 20-BORE SIDELOCK 'THE COUNTRYMAN' EJECTOR, serial no. S843 l 4, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, colour-hardened action, IS l/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. Soz. £300-SOO

639. F. SARRUIGARTE .410 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 76342, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, bouquet and scroll engraved silver action, 14 3/4in. stock including buttplate, weight Sib. l 2oz. £80-120

637. LAGARDE (BORDEAUX) 24-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 92S , 2S 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, scoop-back stepped action with border engraving, fences relief engraved with leaf and berry motifs, manual safety, 14 l /4in. stock with sling swivels, including 2 l/4in. wood extension, weight Sib. 6oz. £2S0-3SO

640. UGARTECHEA 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 186924, 26 3/4in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, stepped silver action with border and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. stock, weight Sib. lOoz. £80-120

641. A LITTLE USED WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 16-BORE 'MOD 702' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 130 l 8S, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, scroll engraved action retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, the bottomplate engraved 'FERD. S. BAHNSENS. EFTF. KOBENHAVN.' 14 l/2in. stock with teardrops and 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. The gun was completed circa 1961 £800-1200

642. JOH KALEZKY 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2S66, 29in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 112 choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, removeable disc strikers, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz. See illustration on page 161 £2S0-3SO

643. B.S.A.. 22 SHOT 'SPORTSMAN' BOLT-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. JD42742, 2Sin. nitro barrel with open sights, 13 1/4in. stock, weight Sib. 4oz. £40-60

644. WATSON BROS . .410 CONVERTED BOXLOCK TOPLEVER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 72 146, 26in. nitro barrels, converted from .300cal. , 2 1/2in. chamber, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in. well-figured pistolgrip full cross-stock, weight 4lb., in its makers leather canvas case. £S00-700

645. THOMAS WILD 16-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 22486, 30in. nitro barrel, engraved 'THOMAS WILD. 17-1 8 WHITTALL ST. BIRMINGHAM', 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke, bolstered action with border and fine scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15 l /2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 2in. wood extension (figuring inked to match), weight 6lb. 3oz. The gun was completed in 1957 and appears to be little used See illustration on page 156 £600-800

646. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 67798, 28in. nitro barrels signed 'Army & Navy C.S.L. London', top rib loose, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour, 14 l/4in. figured stock including l/4in. wood extension (cracked and repaired at hand), weight 5lb. 9oz. , in its makers canvas case. £300-500

647. RINGWOOD'S (BANBURY) 16BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1889, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx 114 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, 14in. stock badly cracked at hand, weight 6lb., in a leather leg-ofmutton case. £250-350

648. COGSWELL & HARRISON 16BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 42633, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, plain action, 14 l/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock, central vision, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a vinyl case. £150-200

649. A BELGIAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 25in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 13 l /2in. figured stock including I in. wooden extension, weight Sib. lOoz., in a canvas and leather Hemy Atkin case. £100-150

650. AYA 16-BORE 'NO. 1' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 136483, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, removeable disc strikers, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 15in. highlyfigured stock including 3/4in. leathercovered recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 6lb. 5oz. See illustration on page 161 £1000-1500

651. BLAKE & BEELEY (MANSFIELD) 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1521 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. £600-800

652. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 20-BORE DOMINION BACK-ACTION NONEJECTOR, serial no. 24642, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and 3/4 choke, locks and action border engraved with rope work, signed Holland & Holland, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock, weight 5lb.8oz. See illustration on page 126 £ 1500-2000

653. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 20-BORE 'MOD 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 138138, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining virtually all its original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 5lb. 8oz., ma canvas case. See illustration on page 152 £2000-2500

654. E.J. CHURCHILL 16-BORE 'FIELD XXV' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4375, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. wellfigured stock, weight 5lb. l 5oz., in its lightweight leather 'VC. case See illustration on page 162 £2500-3500

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655. A FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS 12BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR TRAP GUN, serial no 2189, 32in. nitro barrel with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib with intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke,carved fences, manual safety, profusely engraved with acanthus scrollwork, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 J/2in. pistol grip stock with beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb. l 4oz., in a Chas. Maleham leather case. The gun was completed circa 1954. See illustration on page 163 £1200-1600

656. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GP' MARTINI-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 48507, 32in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, plain blued finish, 14 l/2in. stock including buttplate, circa 1962 £50-70

657. JOHN HARPER 12-BORE (3IN) SINGLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER PIGEON I TRAP GUN, serial no. 1738, 32in. nitro reproved barrel with 11 mm raised ventilated matt top-rib, tube engraved ' JOHN HARPER. 3 PRICE STREET. BIRMINGHAM' , 3in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, rebounding sidelock with border engraving, retaining virtually full colour-hardened finish (renewed), 14 l /4in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. £300-500

658. SEVEN PAIRS OF UNASSEMBLED DOVETAIL LUMP BARRELS, of various barrel lengths between 34in. and 24 l /2in., six suitable for 12-bore and one for 20-bore (lightly corroded and some with areas of deep pitting of both internally and externally). £40-50

659. FABARM 12-BORE 'MKII EURO LION' (31N) SEMI-AUTO, serial no. 5005992, virtually unused. £80-120

660. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERGUN, serial no . 19093. 30in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, choke barrel, action engraved with rabbit and fowl surrounded by scrollwork, retaining virtually all colourhardening, 14 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 61bs. The gun appears to be very little used £50-60

661. T. HORSLEY & SON (YORK) 12BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrel, 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, rebounding back-action lock, border and scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colourhardening, 14 l/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight Sib. 2oz. £100-200

662. BROWNING 12-BORE (3-SHOT) SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no . 6137809, 25 l/2in. nitro barrel £100-200

OVER AND UNDERS

663. FELIX SARASKETA 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. X7331, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichoke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action with scrollwork, 14 l /4in. pistolgrip stock including l /2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz. £50-70

664. BROWNING 12-BORE 'B25 D4G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 3018, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels with 5mm raised ventilated matt top-rib and wood sidefillets, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, hold-open toplever, action deeply carved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, surrounding scenes of pheasant and duck in flight, action signed 'J. BAERTEN', silver finish overall, 14 in. well-figured roach belly stock including buttplate, weight 7lb., in a vinyl case See illustration on page 156 £5000-7000

665. RIZZINI 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 47246, 27in. nitro barrels with ventilated rib and 12mm ventilated matt top-rib with intermediate beadsight, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi-choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action and sideplates with bouquet and scrollwork, 14 3/8in. palm-swell pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. l 5oz. £80-120

666. DAN ARMS 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. l 9056, 2Sin. nitro barrels with 6mm raised matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multi-choke, hold-open toplever, non-selective single trigger, manual safety, silver action with border engraving, l 3 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. Soz. £S0-120

667. BROWNING 12-BORE B25 'LIMITED EDITION NO. 6 OUT OF 50' 'LIEGE PROOF HOUSE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. S63RNO 1673, 27 J/2in. nitro barrels with 5mm ventilated matt top- rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action signed 'L.Ernst' , relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns and gold-inlaid 'LG' and with the Liege Proof Tower, the other side with a sword and staff, the underside with '9SO - l 9SO', the foreend with '6/50', 14 l/2in. well-figured roach belly stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. See illustration on page 166 £4000-6000

668. ROTTWEIL 12-BORE 'SUPERSPORT' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 141254, 29in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi-choke, holdopen toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action with bouquet and scrollwork, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz. £200-300

669. WINCHESTER 12-BORE 'MODEL 101 XTR' (3IN MAGNUM) SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. K435527, 2Sin. nitro reproved barrels with ventilated rib and Smm ventilated matt top-rib, (slightly loose on action), 3in. chambers, multi-choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, blued action with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. !oz. £ 100-200

670. AKROM 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 166677, 29in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever, non-selective single trigger, manual safety, cyanide-hardened action engraved with the olympic rings, 14 l/2in. pistol grip stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. l 4oz. £ 150-250

671. ARAMBERRI 12-BORE 'DYNAMIC' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 163S54, 2Sin. nitro barrels with ventilated rib and 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, hold-open toplever, non-selective single trigger, manual safety, silver action profusely engraved with bouquet and scrollwork, I4in. pistolgrip stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. Soz. £150-250

672. BRNO 12-BORE 'MOD ZH101' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 036166, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, plain blued action, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock including 7/Sin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. loz. £S0-120

673. NIKKO SUPREME 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. K36465S, 30in. nitro barrels with ventilated rib and I Imm raised ventilated matt top-rib with intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action with floral and scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. 2oz. £250-350

674. P. BERETTA 12-BORE 'S57E' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. B66443B, 2Sin. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, hold-open toplever silver inlaid with a pigeon, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action with scrollwork, l 5in. pistolgrip stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 71b. 2oz. £250-350

675. A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON 20BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. HN023, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm raised matt toprib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, action and lockplates profusely engraved with bold floral and scroll motifs on a matt background, triggerplate signed 'B.J. WISEMAN 0 l ' , retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in its lighweight leather case with full complement of Holloway & Naughton accessories and canvas outer cover See illustration on pages 159 and 164 £12000-16000

676. RENATO 20-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 106, 26 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, teague chokes, locks and action engraved with capercaillie, black grouse and woodcock, signed W.Patelli, 15in. wellfigured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb., in its black plastic case. £500-700

677. BROWNING 12-BORE 'Al' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 19810S70, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels with l 2mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl in both, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, blued border engraved action, 14 l /4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. ebonite extension, weight 7lb. 3oz. £200-300

678. LUIGI FRANCHI 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 5507,28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety, blacked action , 14 l/4in . pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. l 4oz. £200-250

679. FABARM 12-BORE 'GAMMA COMPETITION' SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 202099, 28in. nitro barrels with 1Omm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multi-chokes, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver action, 14 3/4in . pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. 2oz., in its universal case £250-350

680. BAIKAL 12-BORE DOUBLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no . WHN765, 28 l /2in. nitro reproved barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, cocking-indicators, blued action with scrollwork, 14 l /4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and sling swivels, including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz. £70-90

681. BETTINSOLI 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no . 34742, 30in. nitro barrels with ventilated rib and 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, inverted chokes, hold-open toplever, non-selective single trigger, manual safety, bolstered silver action with border engraving, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including l /2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 12oz. £120-160

682. VOSTOCK 12-BORE 'MU6 GAME' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. N740494, 29 l/2in. nitro barrels with 9mm raised matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, automatic safety, german silver action with bouquet and scrollwork, I Sin. straight hand stock including I in. rubber recoil pad, weight 71b. 3oz. £400-600

683. AYA 12-BORE 'AUGUSTA' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 422340, 28in. nitro barrels with wooden side-fillets and 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, quadruple-grip action with sidebolsters, hand-detachable lockplates with concealed release catch, goldwashed lockwork, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, automatic safety, fine bouquet and scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14 l /2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, weight 71b. 9oz. See illustration on page 166 £2000-2500

684t. A NEW AND UNUSED SABATTI 28BORE OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 66133, 28in. nitro barrels with ventilated narrow rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, partially engraved action, 14 l /2in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 61b. 8oz. In its cardboard box £220-280

685. GERMAN 12-BORE DOUBLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 38996, 29 l/2in. nitro barrels with lOmm raised matt top-rib, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scallopedback treble-grip action with sidebolsters, initialled 'HB ', automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, retaining much colour-hardening, 15in. well-figured straight-hand stock including lin. ebonite extension, weight 71b. lOoz. £500-700

686. MAROCCHI 12-BORE DOUBLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 31383, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, silver action with game scene and scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 2oz. £50-70

687. P. BERETTA 12-BORE 'MODEL S3' (CIRCA 1935) DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 2562, 27in 3/4in. nitro barrels with 8mm raised matt toprib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, silver action profusely engraved with floral work surrounded by fine acanthus, 14 1/2in. highly-figured straight hand stock, weight 6lb. l 4oz. £2000-2500

688. WEBLEY & SCOTT 'MODEL 900' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 300871 , Italian made (Beretta), 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt toprib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. l/4in. and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, scroll engraved action signed Webley & Scott, retaining virtually full colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz. £300-500

689. GEBRUDER MERKEL 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 26922, 26 3/4in. nitro barrels with 8mm raised matt top-rib (some pits), stamped with eagle and swastika motif, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scalloped-back action with sidebolsters, manual safety, plain action retaining traces of original colourhardening and finish, 14 l/4in. figured stock (stamped with eagle and swastika motif) including buttplate, fore-end chipped, weight 7lb. 8oz. The gun was completed in October 1940 £150-250

690. GEBRUDER MERKEL 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 58660, 28in. nitro reproved barrels with wooden side-fillets and 8mm raised matt top-rib, top barrel engraved 'S.J. CARR & CO. 28 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON. Wl ', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scalloped-back action with side-bolsters, gold cockingindicators, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, scroll engraved action retaining traces of original colourhardening and finish , l 5in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 1Ooz. The gun was completed in June 1963 £250-350

691. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED FAMARS DI ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 'MADE SPECIALLY FOR WILLIAM EVANS LTD. LONDON' 20-BORE 'BL EXCALIBUR' SINGLE-TRIGGER TRIGGERPLATE ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. F0266, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels with 7mm raised matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, detachable trigger mechanism, automatic safety, hold-open toplever, best bold scroll engraving on a matt background, 15 in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 61b. l2oz., in its universal case with certification, cleaning kit and spare mainsprings and strikers. The gun was completed in 2000 See illustration on page 165 £6000-8000 END OF SALE

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HOLT'S Auctioneers of Fine Modern & Antique Guns

Head Office: Church Farm Barns · Wolferton · Norfolk · PE3 l 6HA Telephone: 01485 542822 Fax: 01485 544463

COMMISSION BIDDING FORM I instruct Bolt's, Auctioneers of Fine Modern and Antique Guns to bid on my behalf for the following lots, up to the amounts indicated. I understand that lots will be purchased as cheaply as possible, taking into account reserves and other bidders. I also understand that Bolt's takes no responsibility for failure to execute any bids for any reason.

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Bid (excl premium)

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HOLT'S Auctioneers of Fine Modern & Antique (,uns

Head Office: Church Farm Barns · Wolferton · Norfolk · PE31 6HA Telephone: 01485 542822 Fax: 01485 544463

FREE VALUATION DAYS (Our Fishing Tackle and Edged Weapons Experts will also be present)

To be held in March and April 2005 in the following areas: Berkshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Essex, Gloucestershire, Kent, London, North Yorkshire, Norfolk, Nothumbeland, Suffolk, Surrey, Scotland and Wales For further information and to book an appointment or for a free valuation, please telephone:

01553 777140

Company Reg: Holt & Company Auctioneers Ltd

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Head Office: Church Farm Barns · Wolferton ·Norfolk· PE31 6HA Telephone: 01485 542822 Fax: 01485 544463 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEL (home) ...... . ......... . ...... . ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEL (business) ...... .. . .. . .... .... . EMAIL ................. . ....... . FAX ........ . .. . . . .............. . POSTCODE ... .. ................................... . . ... . Payment is due immediately after the sale in pounds sterling and may be made by credit card - VISA, Mastercard (both subject to 2% fee), AMEX (subj ects to 4% fee), debit card - Connect, Delta, and Switch or by bank transfer (details on application). Payment by cheque is only by prior arrangement with Mrs Anne McCarthy PLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FOR MY PURCHASES IN THIS SALE Type of card ....... ... ....... .... ... ... .. Name and address card is registered in .. ........ .. .. .... ... ...... ............ ........... ......... ................ .

Card No ..... ..................... ... ............... ..... ...... ......... .......... Expiry Date .... ..... ...... ....... ........ ............ ............ .. ..................... .. (Debit cards only - Issue No . ...... ................................ .. .. Valid From ...... .............. ....... ............ ...... ............. ........ ..........) Signed ............. ...... ................... ... .... ... ...... ....... ........ ... .... SHIPPING/DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS Please indicate your preferred agent for shipment: TNT (UK only) to local RFD Name ...... ........................ ............. ..... .... ....... ...... ....... ........ Tel Address ........ ...... ... ............... .... ... ....... ........... ......... .......................... .... .... ........ .. ... ... .... ..... ......... ....... ........... ....... ............. ... . ................. ....... ...... ................ ............. ..... ...... ..... ........... ................... ..... ......... ............. ....... Postcode ........... ......... ..... ...... . Your Nominated Agent (Please give details)

Please add the charges for shipment to my credit/debit card

YES/NO PLEASE ADVISE COSTS

If you do not have an export agent please contact the Administration Office. Company Reg: Holt & Company Auctioneers Ltd

The Gunmakers Company Charitable Trust Trustees: RM Mitchell (Chairman), GB Archer, J Browning, N J Holt D.Keith Neal, C Price, CJ R Purdey, R Wilkin Secretary: Col W J Chesshyre

The Gunmakers Company Charitable Trust has been established in order to provide financial support for the development of craft skills and the new technology associated with the gunmaking trade. We believe that by helping aspiring young gunmakers, and others associated with the trade, we will be able to play an important role in maintaining the reputation for excellence which British gunmaking enjoys worldwide. In addition we will have a more effective way of supporting welfare causes associated with the gun trade and with specialist welfare causes within the City of London. Our determination to provide support in these ways has been strengthened by the response to a questionnaire which we recently sent to members of the gun trade and we have received unanimous support for our proposed initiative. We are aiming at building up an initial fund of ÂŁ1 million which will enable us to launch our awards and grant scheme, having attracted applicants countrywide and selected the most appropriate training resources to meet their special needs. As political pressure on the field sports and gun control grow, the next decade will be a most important period for the gun trade and our Livery Company and we do hope, therefore, that you will be as generous as possible in supporting our new Charity. Everyone who gives ÂŁ1,000 or more will be recognised as a Founder Donor, and those who can give donations of ÂŁ5,000 or more will be known as Founder Benefactors. We very much hope that you will feel able to help us and any of the trustees will be glad to answer any questions that you may have about our proposals and recognition of your support.

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Head Office: Church Farm Barns · Wolferton · Norfolk · PE31 6HA Telephone: 01485 542822 Fax: 01485 544463

SUBSCRIPTION Gun Catalogues (Inc Militaria & Fishing Tackle) UK Subscribers: £80 Overseas Subscribers: £138

Please send me all catalogues for Gun/Militaria Sales during the forthcoming year. I wish to pay by SWITCH I DELTA I VISA I ACCESS I AMEX and authorise Holt's to debit my account. A 2% credit card fee applies with 4% for Amex. Please specify card type: Credit/Debit Card Number: ................................................................. . Expiry Date: ......................................................................................... . Valid From/Issue No. (if applicable): .................................................. . I enclose a Cheque I Postal Order for the sum of: .............................. .

Name: Address:

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"Workznff vvz(h the; trade; /Or the; trade; " The Gun Trade Association PO Box 43 Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 SZE Tel: 01684 291868 Email: enquiries@guntradeassociation.com www.guntradeassociation.com

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Definitions

Conditions concerning vendors

1. 'The Auctioneers' means Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited of Modern and Antique Guns.

16.Goods delivered to the Auctioneers shall be deemed to be for sale by auction unless contrary instructions are given at the time or in advance. 17.All goods will be insured by the Auctioneers whilst in their custody or on their premises unless written instructions to the contrary are received. The value of the cover shall be the gross selling price of the goods, or in the case of unsold lots or lots withdrawn before sale, the auction value as estimated by the Auctioneers. The premium of insurance cover shall be £1 .50 (+VAT) per £100. The minimum charge will be £1 .50 (+VAT) per Lot. 18. The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for accidental damage or loss unless directly caused by the negligence of their staff. 19. The vendor authorises the Auctioneer to deduct commission (at a minimum of £1 O per lot) and any other proper expenses from the hammer price. He/She also accepts the Auctioneers right to retain any premium paid by the purchaser. 20.The Auctioneers shall have the right to photograph and illustrate any lot consigned for sale and to use such photographs at their discretion . The vendor accepts without further consultation that a charge per illustrated lot may be made towards photographic expenses. The charge imposed will be at the Auctioneers discretion and will not exceed £300. No charge will be made for any unsold lot. 21.All lots will be sold at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received . Any reserve figure placed upon a lot shall be confidential between the vendor and the Auctioneers. In the event of a lot failing to reach its reserve, the Auctioneers shall be entitled to a commission of 5.9% (inclusive of VAT) of the reserve price, unless alternative charges have been previously agreed. 22.A withdrawal fee of 25% plus VAT of the lower estimate (or reserve price, if there is one) shall be payable to the Auctioneers for any lot withdrawn prior to sale after it has been catalogued . 23.The vendor indemnify the Auctioneers against any claim relating to goods sold on his/her behalf. 24.A vendor who enters for sale goods which are assets of a VAT registered business must disclose this fact to the Auctioneers. He/she must also provide his/her registered number and indicate whether of not he/she intends to operate the Special Scheme for Antiques and Works of Art. 25.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.

'The Auctioneers' means the representative of Holt & Company Auctioneers Limited of Modern and Antique Guns conducting the sale ; 'The hammer price' means the price at which any lot is knocked down to a buyer. 'Deliberate forgery' means an imitation made with the intention to deceive as to authorship, origin , age or source, which is not so described in the catalogue and which has a value materially less than if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue.

The Auction

2. The highest bidder shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer's decision shall be final. 3. The Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to withdraw, alter or combine with any other lot all lots offered for sale. 4. All lots are offered subject to any reserve prices imposed by the vendor. 5. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of the catalogues, the Auctioneers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained therein. 6. Lots shall be held to be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer. 7. Legal title shall not pass to the buyer until the purchase price together with the premium has been paid in full.

Conditions concerning buyers

8. A buyer's premium of 17.5% (exclusive of VAT) will be added to the hammer price of all lots sold up to and including £50,000, any amount thereafter will be subject to a premium of 12.5%. 9. Buyers will be required to supply to the Auctioneers their names and addresses and if required , a deposit, immediately after the fall of the hammer. 1O.Commission bids will be executed free of charge but must reach the Auctioneers by 6pm on the day preceeding the sale. Telephone commission bids must be confirmed in writing. 11 .The buyer shall not rely purely upon the catalogue description but shall satisfy himself as to the physical condition and the description of each lot. 12.No lot shall be removed until the purchaser has paid in full for it and for any other lots purchased. 13. Interest calculated at 2% above the base rate prevailing at National Westminster Bank PLC shall be payable at the Auctioneer's discretion as well as the purchase price on any accounts not settled within 14 working days following the sale. 14.Third party cheques will not be accepted in payment. 15. By making a bid, prospective purchasers acknowledge acceptance of these conditions.

Forgeries

26.Should any lot prove to be a deliberate forgery, the Auctioneers, upon receipt of written notice of this fact within one year of the sale, shall rescind the sale or repurchase the lot for an amount equal to the hammer price plus premium (inclusive of VAT) , provided that: (a) The lot is returned in the same condition as at the time of the sale; (b) Written proof of the forgery accompanies the lot and the buyer demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the Auctioneers that in 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 be established that the lot was a deliberate forgery. The benefit of this condition is not assignable.