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PRICES REALISED FINE MODERN & ANTIQUE GUNS AND RELATED ITEMS llth DECEMBER 2003 Lot No.

1 3 4 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 31 32 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 47a 48 50 54 58 65 66 67 68 71 74 76 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 95

Hammer

£75 £20 £50 £15 £80 £1700 £70 £65 £55 £60 £55 £130 £260 £120 £190 £140 £60 £12 £14 £5 £260 £20 £75 £35 £20 £5 £15 £2700 £140 £80 £100 £80 £1700 £130 £75 £15 £280 £260 £210 £240 £170 £50 £40 £100 £360 £110 £150 £35 £20 £500 £650 £130 £200 £300 £300 £250 £500 £80

Lot No.

96 97 99 100 101 102 103 105 106 107 108 110 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 136a 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 147 148 149 150 151 153 154 156 157 158 159 160

Hammer

£200 £120 £120 £260 £220 £180 £30 £70 £5 £900 £100 £45 £200 £35 £100 £150 £500 £340 £60 £45 £120 £170 £140 £60 £1500 £1100 £70 £20 £20 £110 £50 £120 £120 £120 £35 £1 50 £300 £120 £55 £70 £80 £10 £65 £100 £60 £90 £60 £14 £38 £110 £60 £55 £10 £18 £20 £45 £220 £550

Lot No.

161 162 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 178 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 192a 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 22 1 222 223

Hammer

£55 £150 £150 £50 £100 £70 £50 £500 £20 £110 £95 £750 £1600 £60 £320 £140 £200 £65 £25 £20 £10 £50 £20 £110 £60 £90 £30 £200 £120 £520 £180 £160 £200 £190 £220 £250 £85 £260 £200 £260 £280 £160 £130 £600 £160 £500 £20 £320 £850 £260 £150 £320 £110 £280 £110 £180 £260 £85

Lot No.

224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232a 237 239 240 241 242 243 245 246 249 250 251 252 253 255 264 265 266 268 270 272 274 275 276 277 279 280 282 283 284 284a 286 287 291 292 295 299 300 301 302 303 305 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 315

Hammer

£160 £400 £300 £200 £180 £3500 £340 £360 £220 £1300 £300 £380 £650 £500 £550 £380 £250 ·£600 £400 £200 £150 £850 £700 £440 £360 £8500 £400 £1300 £3 100 £150 £450 £260 £2500 £360 £320 £350 £150 £140 £1400 £800 £320 £1600 £450 £240. £750 £160 £600 . £1500 £460 £70 £2100 £1600 £1200 £3500 £3300 £1000 £850 £1500

Lot No.

316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 325 325a 325b 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 336 337 338 341 342 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 353 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 366 367 368 372 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 391

Hammer

£420 £500 £4000 £600 £420 £3100 £1500 £300 £130 £1800 £140 £250 £320 £2500 £3100 £200 £300 £191 £4900 £1200 £5500 £200 £150 £1 60 £1500 £700 £550 £250 £400 £650 £190 £750 £1550 £300 £95 £75 £1100 £1200 £130 £260 £50 £1000 £540 £95 £80 £30 £6000 £20 £140 £10 £40 £80 £110 £60 £40 £110 £240 £1 80

Lot No.

393 394 397 398 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 437 438 439 442 443 444 445 448 450 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 463 464 467 470 472 473 474 477 478 479 480 481 483 484

Hammer

£5 £20 £95 £120 £16000 £25 £85 £20 £120 £65 £65 £60 £55 £45 £60 £15 £15 £10 £20 £35 £30 £50 £5 £15 £25 £20 £15 £50 £20 £100 £25 £50 £40 £130 £75 £15 £80 £20 £400 £110 £300 £160 £45 £45 £10 £780 £220 £190 £100 £40 £340 £220 £16000 £60 £50 £35 £20 £25 £360 £100 £1500 £500 £250 £400 £4000 £270 £500 £800 £350 £160 £120 £25

Lot No.

485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 503 505 506 507 508 510 511 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 532 533 534 535 536 538 539 540 541 542 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 559a 560 561 562 563 564

Hammer

£300 £360 £80 £3000 £80 £500 £40 £1500 £500 £160 £20 £100 £5000 £19500 £2600 £8000 £2700 £17000 £1300 £11000 £3000 £4500 £2600 £480 £9000 £1900 £90 £1100 £5000 £800 £4000 £1000 £115 £1050 £4500 £3800 £550 £280 £240 £320 £240 £2500 £1000 £500 £5500 £6500 £1800 £600 £950 £3800 £2000 £1500 £1200 £5000 £85 £4100 £150 £4500 £1700 £1600 £500 £600 £2700 £800 £4000 £220 £4700 £130 £550 £4400 £1 200 £2700

Lot No.

565 566 567 568 569 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 592 593 594 596 597 598 599 601 602 604 605 606 607 609 610 611 612 613 614 616 617 618 620 621 622 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 64lb 644 645 646

Hammer

£400 £140 £300 £320 £550 £1000 £480 £600 £25 £140 £250 £1600 £250 £460 £700 £900 £1000 £750 £100 £650 £400 £320 £400 £1500 £300 £170 £500 £1900 £250 £1500 £260 £1600 £550 £950 £400 £550 £1400 £190 £750 £360 £2100 £900 £1900 £260 £500 £450 £2400 £30 £750 £150 £120 £130 £125 £130 £1700 £250 £250 £320 £1200 £750 £750 £250 £1100 £950 £400 £90 £110 £260 £50 £850 £1000 £2300

Lot No.

650 654 655 657 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 671 672 673 673a 674 675 676 678 679 681 683 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 699 700 701 702 703 704 707 708 709 710 712 714 717 718 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 73 1 732 733 734 735 736 737 739 741 742 743 744

Hammer

£2200 £100 £85 £450 £1100 £500 £1300 £450 £1700 £10 £140 £460 £120 £950 £2500 £370 £500 £150 £600 £1500 £10 £200 £1000 £220 £600 £380 £900 £590 £280 £200 £85 £230 £340 £1400 £160 £50 £250 £390 £2500 £800 £950 £400 £65 £120 £550 £450 £200 £50 £150 £100 £290 £150 £320 £750 £150 £310 £220 £95 £650 £50 £950 £450 £100 £2200 £950 £650 £1000 £1200 £1000 £150 £340 £210

Lot No.

745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 755 756 757 758 759 760 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 770 772 773 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 798 799 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 815 816 817 818 819 820 821 822 823 824 825 826

Hammer

£220 £180 £380 £550 £250 £150 £650 £300 £550 £75 £2800 £5000 £38 0 £22 0 £75 0 £15 0 £440 £28 0 £120 £23 0 £1 0 £45 0 £17 0 £4 5 £17 0 £5 0 £100 £160 £260 £15 0 £55 0 £15 0 £4 5 £20 0 £11 0 £11 0 £6 0 £2 0 £20 0 £400 £20 0 £55 0 £50 0 £4 5 £5 5 £4 5 £60 £75 £190 £120 £40 £400 £5 £15 0 £190 £17 0 £18 £1 10 £2 5 £3 5 £2 0 £.60 £100 £11 0 £6 5 £90 £70 £2 0 £500 £60 £17 0 £13 0

GENERAL INFORMATION DIRECTIONS By Road:

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By Rail:

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SALEROOM:

The Duke of York's Headquarters, King's Road, Chelsea, London

PAYMENT:

A buyers premium of 17.63% (VAT inclusive) is added to the hammer price of all Lots. Lots marked with a dagger (t ) are subject to VAT at 17.5% on the hammer price and buyers premium. Buyers should make arrangements with Mrs Anne McCarthy in advance of the Sale Date if they wish to pay by cheque. All major debit and credit cards accepted. There is a 2% fee for credit cards and 4% for AMEX. BUYERS SHOULD NOTE: The following Lots have been imported from outside the E.U. for sale using a Temporary Importation procedure Lots marked * are subject to 5% VAT payable on the CIF value and 17.5% VAT on the buyers premium. Lots marked ** are subject to 3.2% duty payable on the CIF value, 17.5% VAT on duty and CIF value and 17.5% VAT on the buyers premium. Company Reg: Holt & Company Auctionee rs Ltd.

HOLT'S Aucuoneers of Fine Modern & Antique Guns

SALE WEDNESDAY, lOTH MARCH 2004 To be held at:

Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, London Telephone: 020 7824 8003 (only available from 8th-1 Oth) Fax: 020 7259 0692 (only available from 8th-1 Oth)

A PASS FOR ENTRY MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE PLEASE TELEPHONE: 01485 542822 FOR DETAILS ON VIEW Monday 8th March 2004 1O.OOam - 7 .OOpm Tuesday 9th March 2004 9.00am - 8.00pm 9.00am - until end of sale Wednesday 1Oth March 2004 Enquiries: Nicholas Holt Christopher Beaumont Howard Dixon

Media and Marketing: Andrew Orr

Front Cover: Lot 64 7

Administration: Anne McCarthy Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Back Cover: Lot 709

Church Farm Barns - Wolferton - Norfolk - PE3 l 6HA Tel: 01485 542822 Fax: 01485 544463 Email: enquiries@holtandcompany.co.uk Website: www.holtandcompany.co.uk

Please note that e-mailed commision bids must be received by 6.00pm GMT the day before the sale - no e-mailed commission bids will be accepted after this time.

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On llth March 2004 all items will go to our Office in Norfolk. Collection from the Duke of York's Barracks will be by pre-arranged appointment only. Company Reg: Holt & Company Auctioneers Ltd

Catalogues priced Â£ 12

HOLT'S Ault1onl:'L"fs of F111c Modern & Antique C1uns

WEDNESDAY lOth MARCH 2004 MORNING SALE 10.30AM INDEX OF LOTS 1

- 12

Ivory

- 16

Militaria

Edged Weapons

- 18C - 34

Powder Flasks

Japanese

Catalogues & Books

Pictures & Prints

Air Weapons

- 111

Accessories

112

- 212A

Guncases

213

- 247

Pin-fire

248

- 258

Matchlock

258A - 258E

Flintlock Pistols

259

Flintlock Longarms

272 - 283

Percussion Pistols

284 - 289

Percussion longarms

290

- 319

Obsolete

320

- 330A

Lots

Fishing Taxidermy

Company Reg: Holt & Company Auctioneers Ltd

43 50A 64 85

- 271

HOLT'S J\u(t1oneers of F111c Modern & Antique (1uns

WEDNESDAY lOth MARCH 2004 AFTERNOON SALE 3.30PM INDEX OF LOTS Lots

Ammunition

331 - 360

Rifles

361 - 459

Pairs

460 - 481

Sidelock Ejectors

482 - 522A

Sidelock Non-Ejectors

523 - 537

Boxlock Ejectors

538 - 602

Small Bores

603 - 643A

Small Bore Hammerguns

644 - 652

Hammerguns

653 - 687

Big Bores

688 - 697

Over and Under

698 - 722

Single-Barrelled

723 - 737

Try Guns

738 - 739

'In The White'

740 - 743

Stock, Action & Fore-end

744 - 752

Cartridges

753 - 766

Boxlock Non-Ejectors

767 - 786

Late Entries

787 - 791

Company Reg: Holt & Company Auctioneers Ltd

HOLT'S Auctioneers of Fine Modern & Antique Guns

We will be at the IWA 2004 in Nuremberg, Germany Between 12th - 1Sth March 2004 On Stand 4-343 We look forward to seeing you there

MORNING SALE 10.30 AM - Lots 1-330A I

9. FISHING

1. A HARDY ANGLERS GUIDE, 53rd edition (L.I. 1931 ); together with a 54th Edition (M.I. 1934); together with 3 boxes assorted fly-tying feathers etc. £70-90

A CASED PAIR OF GROUSE WITH NIGHTJAR £80-120 10. A VICTORIAN CASED PAIR OF RED SQUIRRELS EATING HAZELNUTS. £80-120

11.

A NOTTINGHAM STARBACK REEL; together with a small brass fly reel (2) £80-120

A MOUNTED 10 POINTER STAGS HEAD, plaque detailed 'NORTH LEE. N. UIST. SEPTEMBER 18TH 1912. WH.D.A', light damage to nose. £150-200 12. A MOUNTED 13 POINTER ROYAL STAGS HEAD, shot by R.J. Skinner on the 23rd September 1903 at Mar Lodge, Mraemar. £100-150

3. A LEATHER FLY WALLET, "Companion to Alfred Ronald's Fly Fisher's Entomology". £10-15

4. TWO GOOD QUALITY LEATHER REEL CASES, one by Hardy Bros. £20-30

IVORY

5. HARDY 'THE PERFECT' ALLOY TROUT FLY REEL, 3 5/8in., with brass foot, rim tension regulator screw and bone handle. £20-30

6. HARDY'S PATENT 'THE BETHUNE' LINE WINDER, wood handle with brass fittings, detachable arms, sprung winder mechanism for even distribution of line, stamped 'Hardy's W fitting regd'. £40-60

7. A BRUCE & WALKER 14' CARBON-FIBRE TWO-HANDED SALMON FLY ROD in its makers bag. £50-70 TAXIDERMY

8. A CASED PAIR OF RED SQUIRRELS MOUNTED IN A SQUARE FRONTED CASE, l 9in. x 18 l/2in. £60-80

13. TWO CARVED WOODEN HEADS, of a native African man and woman. £40-60 14. A PAIR OF IVORY CANDLESTICKS WITH A SINGLE BLACK LINE, turntable plinth, tulip shaped holders, approx. l2in in length. CITES Certificate nos. 261539/05. £100-120 15. THE CARVED IVORY HEAD OF A NATIVE AFRICAN MAN, APPROX. SIN. IN HEIGHT, 3 l /2in. width, weight 4lb. CITES Certificate no. 261539/02. £150-200 16. A PAIR OF IVORY LAMP SHADES, one with wildlife relief and one with native workers relief, one measuring 11 l/2in., one measuring 13in. CITES Certificate nos. 26 1539/03 and 261539/04. £200-300

MILITARIA

17. A EUROPEAN (GERMAN?) TROOPER'S SHOT-PROOFED BREAST-PLATE, 18th century, with medial ridge, rivets for attaching shoulder-straps at chest level, two hooks and a further rivets at waist level for a belt strap, the main edges turned and pierced for stitching on lining (rust patinated overall). £200-300 18. A POLICE MEDAL 'FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY', with red, white and black ribbon, in a case 5 l/4in. x 2 3/8in., together with a commemorative plaque inscribed '1951 1981 , HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY' 7in. x 6in., a framed Certificate of Service from the Hampshire Constabulary l 4in. x lOin., and a photo of Mrs. Linda May Turk, Sin. x 3 l/2in. (4) £30-50 18A. AN EDWARD VII ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS FULL DRESS TUNIC AND MESS KIT, complete with belt pouch, buttons etc. (qty) £120-150 18B. A RARE US MILITARY FELT SLOUCH HAT, with wide brim, feint red staining around base of crown from regimental band, some damage and staining to felt, fitted with bead and filigree steel brooch with red cord. A red regimental band is usually associated with US Army Artillery. £200-400 18C. A HEAVY MAIL SHIRT, 19th century, probably eastern, composed of butted iron rings throughout, waist length with short sleeves and neck opening. £250-350

EDGED WEAPONS

19. A BRITISH PATTERN 1888 HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY SWORD by Mole, with shortened 32in. singleedged fullered blade, characteristic pierced steel basket hilt retaining traces of plated finish, and original wire-bound shagreen-covered grip, in brown-leathercovered scabbard. See illustration on page 17 £300-500 20. A BRITISH PATTERN 1845 GENERAL OR STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD by Wilkinson, no. 9703 for 1859, with 34 l/2in. single-edged fullered blade double-edged towards the point etched on each side with crowned 'VR' cypher, scrollwork and crossed baton and sword, regulation gilt (some wear) brass hilt (outer bar dented), and original wire-bound shagreen-covered grip, in original regulation brass scabbard with two brass rings for suspension. See illustration on page 17 £400-600 21.

AN ENGLISH 'MORTUARY' BROADSWORD, the blade dated '1689', with 32 l/4in. doubled-edged fullered tapering blade, each side dated within the short fuller between two clusters of four small stars and with running wolf mark, iron hilt comprising two asymmetrical pierced shells each with central chiseled profile mask, short downcurved rear quillon, knuckleguard of slender bars, fluted pommel, and grip with later leather covering. See illustration on page 17 £500-700

22. AN ENGLISH 'MORTUARY' BROADSWORD, the hilt circa 1640, with earlier 34 3/4in. double-edged tapering blade with two fullers on each side at the forte, each side signed 'Andrea Ferara' in each fuller and with numerous marks including crescents, stars and a running wolf, iron hilt with pierced shallow circular shell guard with two chiseled profile masks, short quillons with button terminals, slender knuckle-guard interrupted at its centre, globular pommel, and grip of later leather covering. See illustration on page 17 £500-700

23. A VERY RARE HUNGARIAN SHASQUA, the blade l 6th century I early 17th century, the hilt and engraved decoration late l 8th century, with 29 l /4in. re-profiled curved singleedged blade double-edged towards the point (minor holing at the tip), broad double fullers on each side, and with later engraved decoration on each side involving the Arms of St. Stephen (Royal Arms of Hungary), the crown of St. Stephen, a Hungarian cross, patriot inscriptions, and the figure of a mounted Hussar (some wear to engraving, over some pitting and discolouration), and with horn gripscales of characteristic form, in hidecovered wooden scabbard with two suspension mounts, one with ring; together with a Hungarian ceramic plaque bearing a coat-of-arms involving a Hussar killing a Turk, in frame. See illustration on page 17 £400-600 24. A BAYONET FOR A SIAMESE CONTRACT MAUSER SERVICE RIFLE, 14 5/8in. overall, fullered blade marked at the forte, and wooden gripscales, in steel scabbard. £10-20

25. A BRITISH SOCKET BAYONET by Woolley Deakin & Co., early l 9th century, with l 7in. tapering fullered blade of triangular section, the mount engraved 'N/F.68'. £60-80

26. A BAYONET OF BAKER SECOND PATTERN TYPE, with 23in. singleedged blade double-edged towards the point and marked ' Osborn & Gunby' at the forte, brass hilt of characteristic form with sprung locking catch. £120-150 27. A BRITISH MARTINI-ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET, dated to June 1888, 25 l/4in overall, with tapering blade of hollow triangular section, hilt with locking-ring, and brass-mounted leather scabbard. £30-50 28. A BRITISH NAVAL SERVICE CUTLASS, last quarter of the l 9th century, with 28 7/8in. single-edged blade with feint etched Royal cypher on one side, steel basket hilt of characteristic form with Board of Ordnance mark and applied brass plaque numbered ' 102 ' , and grip shaped to the hand (pitted throughout), in canvas cover. See illustration on page 17 £80-120 29. A SILVER-MOUNTED ARAB JAMBIYA, l 9th century, 10 l/2in. overall, with curved double-edged blade with prominent medial ridge on each side (some damage and pitting), with silver-covered hilt and scabbard each of characteristic form and profusely decorated with arabesques and foliage, the hilt with bone grip-scales; together with another Jambiya, l lin. overall, with curved fullered double-edged blade, and engraved white metal scabbard. (2). £100-150

30. A FRENCH MODEL 1829 (MOUNTED) ARTILLERY GUNNER'S SABRE marked 'Chatellerault' and dated '1853', with 31 1/2 in. curved single-edged fullered blade double-edged towards the point, regulation brass hilt, and wire-bound leather-covered grip (wire binding mostly missing), in regulation iron scabbard with rings for suspension. See illustration on page 17 £60-80 31. A FRENCH MODEL 1866 'CHASSEPOT' BAYONET marked for the Chatellerault manufactory and dated '1871 ', with 22 l /2in. single-edged fullered recurved 'yataghan ' blade double-edged towards the point, iron guard and brass hilt. £20-30 32. A VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE, single-edge blade, double-edged towards the point, in its leather sheath. £100-150

33. A SPANISH STYLE CLASP KNIFE. £ 10-15 34. A BRITISH 1890 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD by Mole & Sons, with 34 1/2 in. slightly curved fullered blade marked at the forte with War Department acceptance marks, regulation iron hilt, and chequered leather grip-scales, in regulation iron scabbard with two suspension loops. See illustration on page 17 £50-70

POWDER FLASKS

35. A BRASS-MOUNTED COPPER POWDER-FLASK by Hawksley, with plain bag-shaped body. £20-30 36. TWO PERCY TENANTRY POWDER FLASKS, leather covered bodies with horn viewing panels, suspension rings, the brass nozzles with crescent moon detail, one engraved ' B 60'. both in worn condition. £50-70

37. THREE BRASS-MOUNTED POWDER-FLASKS, one by Dixon with shaped copper body embossed on one side with panel and scroll design (Riling 530); one by Hawksley with bag-shaped copper body embossed on each side with a panel of flower-heads (Riling 540); and an unsigned flask with plain bag-shaped body (nozzle missing). (3) £80-120 38. TWO BRASS-MOUNTED LEATHER SHOT-FLASKS, one by Hawksley with bag-shaped body embossed on one side with a panel involving mounted hunters (Riling 1465), the nozzle adjustable from 1 1/4 to 1 l/2oz.; the other unsigned with plain bag-shaped body, and nozzle adjustable from 1 to 1 l/4oz.; together with a brass-mounted powder-flask by Dixon with plain leather-covered bagshaped body, the nozzle adjustable from 2 1/4 to 3 drams. (3) £50-70

39. TWO BRASS-MOUNTED COPPER POWDER-FLASKS, one with violinshaped body embossed with foliage by Hawksley (Riling 662), the nozzle graduated from 2 112 to 3 1/2 drams, the other with bag-shaped body by Dixon embossed with Stars design (Riling 409, 417 , and 431 ), the nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 3 drams. £80-120 40. A LEATHER SHOT-FLASK with white metal nozzle by Sykes adjustable from l to 1 l/4oz. ; together with a brass-mounted powder-flask signed Hawksley with bag-shaped body embossed on each side with a shell (similar to Riling 355), the nozzle graduated from 2 1/4 to 3 drams; and a modern brass-mounted powder-flask of 'Peace Flask' type. (3) £40-60 41. A BRASS-MOUNTED ENGRAVED BONE POWDER-FLASK, possibly American dating from the l 9th century, 7 3/4in. overall, the body engraved with a hunter carrying a flintlock gun in a wooded landscape, brass base and nozzle, sprung cut-off, and brass ring for suspension. £400-600 42. A BRASS-MOUNTED COPPER POWDER-FLASK, the bag-shaped body embossed on each side with a shell, the nozzle marked 'Patent' ; together with an iron bullet mould. (2) £20-40 43. TWO BRASS-MOUNTED COPPER POWDER-FLASKS, one by Dixon & Sons, the other embossed with a shell on each side; together with two brassmounted leather shot-flasks. (4) £50-70

JAPANESE

44. A JAPANESE KATANA, the blade circa 1700, with 31 l /2in. blade signed Inhannshi Tadatsuna Saku (earlier maker), in a black lacquered scabbard See illustration on page 18 £800-1200 45. A 20-BORE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK GUN, 19th century, with 39in. barrel two-stage octagonal sighted barrel with chiseled bulbous muzzle, characteristic brass lock and mounts, the latter including fore-end plate engraved with bamboo, and characteristic hardwood three-quarter stock (some old damage). See illustration on page 19 £500-700 46. AN IRON, JAPANESE TSUBA, pierced square form, some decorative engraving with gold inlay. £80-120 47. TWO ILLUSTRATED JAPANESE RICEPAPER BOOKS, string bound in a hardback case. See illustration on page 18 £20-30 48. A PAIR OF NINETEENTH CENTURY BOYS JAPANESE SWORDS (DAISHO), horn mounts, gold lacquered decorative tsubas, 9 l/2in. and 6 l/4in. blades, wooden lacquered scabbards. See illustration on page 18 £1500-2000 49. A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI, circa 1700, with l 6in. shortened blade, (unbound hilt), in green nashige scabbard. See illustration on page 18 £80-120

50. A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI, circa 1550, with 15in. blade (chipped) signed Nio Masakiyo Saku, in red scabbard. See illustration on page 18 £80-120 50A. A GROUP OF THREE TSUBA, cast with motifs, late l 9th/20th century, a tobacco pouch clasp and hanging manzu, silver decoration in an export lacquer box (damaged), lid applied with pressed metal motifs depicting birds, flowers and figures £30-50

CATALOGUES AND BOOKS

51. THREE G.E. LEWIS GUNMAKERS CATALOGUES; two French, one Arabic. £15-20 52. FOUR HARDBACK AUCTION CATALOGUES; Sotheby's The Visser Collection pts I and II, Charles Draeger Collection and Christie's Princes zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck pt. £40-60 53. TWELVE ASSORTED BOOKS ON GAME AND GUNDOGS. £15-20 54. EIGHT ASSORTED BOOKS ON SHOOTING RELATED TOPICS. £10-15 55. 'THE GUN AND ITS DEVELOPMENT' by W.W. Greener, 9th edition, Cassell and Company Ltd. 1910. £50-70 56. 'FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION VOLS I AND II', by J. Howard Matthews, second printing 1973. £20-30

57. 'THE PRICE GUIDE TO ANTIQUE GUNS & PISTOLS' by Peter Hawkins 1st Ed. 1973; together with 'English Gunmakers' by De Witt Bailey and Douglas A. Nie; ' Flintlock Pistols' by F. Wilkinson; 'Guns' by F. Wilkinson and 'Antique Weapons' by Richard Akehurst (5). £50-70 58. A SELECTION OF SHOOTING AND WILDLIFE BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS; including 'The Worlds Great Guns' by F Wilkinson, 'The Illustrated History of Ammunition' by Hogg and 'Wildlife Illustrated' and a Manton and Company case label (poor condition). (qty) £15-20 59. 'JAPANESE NAMES AND HOW TO READ THEM' by Albert J. Koop and Hogitaro Inada; together with "Shosankenshu" by Henri L. Joly. (2) £40-60 60. 'SHINTO BENGI OSHIGATA' by Hawley; "Mon - The Japanese Family Crest"; "Nippon - To The Japanese Sword" and "The Wallace collection Oriental Arms and Armour" catalogue by Guy Francis Laking, M.Y.O., F.S.A. (4) £50-80 61. 'EARLY JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS - SUKASHI TSUBA' new enlarged edition, by Masayuki Sasano; together with "Tsubas in Southern California", compiled and published by WM. Hawley in cooperation with Japanese Sword Club of Southern California 1968. (2) £50-80 62. 'BRITISH SPORTING BIRDS' by F.B. Kirkman and Horace G. Hutchinson, lst Ed. 1924. £40-60

63. 'THE SALMON RIVERS OF SCOTLAND VOL IV - SOUTH ARGYLL, AYR, DUMFRIES, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, WIGTOWN, PERTH, STIRLING, THE TWEED' by Augustus Crimble, lst Ed. 1900, with The Duke Of Sutherland's book plate and inscribed "TO THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND WITH COMPLIMENTS FROM THE AUTHOR. SEPT. 1900". £30-50 64. FIVE BOUND VOLUMES OF WALLIS & WALLIS ARMS & ARMOUR AND MILITARIA CATALOGUES, 1984-6. £50-70 PICTURES AND PRINTS

65. A FRAMED WATERCOLOUR ON A FISHING THEME, (some damage to frame), 63 x 54cms £20-30 66. A FRAMED WATERCOLOUR OF TWO ROE DEER, signed Derick Bown 1981 , 54.2 x 56.6cms. £250-300 67. PENCIL SKETCH OF A ROE DEER, signed Neil McReddie 1989, 27.5 x 22. 5cms. £70-80 68. A FRAMED PICTURE OF A ROE DEER, unsigned, 29.5 x 26.5cms £30-40 69. A FRAMED PENCIL DRAWING OF ROE DEER, signed Neil McReddie 1987, 35 x 4lcms. £100-120

71. SEVEN UNFRAMED ORIGINAL PEN AND INK DRAWINGS OF POACHING SCENES, initiated ' DB' and dated 1984, by Derick Bown, used to illustrate the "Amateur Poacher"by Richard Jeffries, Tideline Book ed. 1985, each 18 x 26.2cms. £ 100-150 72. SEVEN SMALL UNFRAMED ORIGINAL PEN AND INK DRAWINGS OF COUNTRY SCENES, by Derick Bown, used to illustrate the "Amateur Poacher" by Richard Jeffries, Tideline Books Ed. 1985, 17.6 x l 7.6cms, two 18 x l lcms, 17. 8 x 10.3cms, two 18 x 9cm, 17.6 x 5cms. £100-150 73. THREE FRAMED WATERCOLOURS OF WILDFOWL - WIGEON, TEAL AND PINTAIL, signed Henry A Randle, each 28 x 23cms. £40-50 74. A FRAMED OIL OF TWO ROE DEER, signed Neil McReddie 1986, some water damage to canvas, 58.5 x 48.5cms. £50-60 75. A FRAMED ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR OF A BENGAL TIGER, signed Derick Bown, 47 .5 x 37.5cms. £200-300 76. FOUR FRAMED PEN AND WASH PAINTINGS OF SOLDIERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY, initiated 'PK 78' believed to be by Peter Kempley, mild fading and discolouration, each 23 x 28cms. £40-60

70. A FRAMED MONOCHROME WATERCOLOUR, signed Neil McReddie 188, 31.5 x 40. 5cms. £100-120

77. A FRAMED ORIGINAL SCRAPPERBOARD DRAWING OF A KESTREL, signed Maurice Gilfoyle with dedication on the reverse by the artist, 17 .5 x 22.5cms. £20-30 78. A FRAMED ORIGINAL PENCIL DRAWING OF BLACKCOCK AT LECK, signed Neil McReddie 1989, 27 x 22.4cms. £100-150 79. A FRAMED ORIGINAL SCRAPPERBOARD ILLUSTRATION 'BELLAMY BILIJ, signed D Watkins-Pitchford, author and illustrator of " Wild Lone" with a dedication on the face by the artist, 32.5 x 32.5cms. £30-40 80. A MONOCHROME LITHOGRAPH OF PARTRIDGE SHOOTING, IN AN OAK FRAME (some damage) by T Binks, 82 x 7 lcms. £40-50 81. SIX FRAMED ORIGINAL PEN AND INK DRAWINGS OF POACHING SCENES, initialled ' DB ' and dated 1984, by Derick Bown, used to illustrate the "Amateur Poacher" by Richard Jeffries, Tideline Books ed. 1985, each 26.5 x 35cms. £150-200 82. THREE SMALL FRAMED ORIGINAL PEN AND INK DRAWINGS OF WILDLIFE, initialled ' DB ' and dated 1984, by Derick Bown, used to illustrate the "Amateur Poacher" by Richard Jeffries, Tideline books ed. 1985, 25 x 25cms, 26.5 x 26.5cms, 26.5 x 30.5cms. £ 100-150

83. 'THE FLY-PAST' BY BRIAN RAWLING - a framed limited edition print (no. 167/300) depicting a highland setting with three stationary grouse watching five more grouse fly by, 64 x 58 ems. £60-80 84. A FRAMED COLOURED PRINT 'THE MONARCH OF THE GLEN' by Landseer, 69 x 69cms £80-100 85.* 'DUCKS BY LAKE' by Agnes Dundas, an original framed oil on board depicting ducks on the shore of a lake, 39 x 3 lcms; together with "In Flight' by the same artist, an original framed oil on board, depicting a Mallard in Flight, 39 x 3lcms. Subject to 5% VAT as an import of an original work of art

£150-250 AIR WEAPONS

86. A GOOD WEBLEY 'MARK 3' .22 UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, serial no. 47766, retaining virtually full blued finish, with highly-figured stock. £100- 150 87. WEIHRAUCH .177 'HW55' AIR RIFLE, serial no. 758452. £40-60

91. HAENEL 4.4MM 'MODELL 310' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING AIR RIFLE, cocking-lever resembling a rifle bolt, six-shot stick magazine in foreend. £200-250

100. A PRE-WAR WEBLEY .22 'SENIOR' AIR PISTOL, serial no. S8907, retaining much original finish, in its canvas case with Webley trade label and Webley Special pellets. £400-500

92. B.S.A. 'CADET' .177 AIR RIFLE, serial no. BC14127; together with a. 22 'BAVARIA' air rifle, serial no. 7618; a Norica .22 air rifle, serial no. H74146, a Crossman Model 766 (faulty) and an air cane (poor condition) (5) £30-50

101. A LATE WEBLEY .22 'PREMIER' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 205, retaining virtually full original finish, in its maker's carton. £80-120

93. FOUR 'THE WEBLEY MARK I' AIR PISTOLS, one .177 cal serial no.159 and three .22 cal, serial no. 226, 305 and 335. £150-250 94. A PRE-WAR EM-GE .177 PATENT TOPLEVER AIR PISTOL, retaining much original finish. £80- 120 95. A PRE-WAR WEBLEY .177 'JUNIOR' AIR PISTOL, serial no. JI 73 13, retaining some original finish. £80-120 96. ACVOKE .177 AIR PISTOL, retaining virtually full original finish. £130-150

102. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED SLAVIA ZVP .177 AIR PISTOL, serial no. 29400, in its maker's carton. £50-70 103. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED WALTHER .177 'LP MOD 53' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 036134, early brown grips, in original maker's carton with two spare foresight elements and two spare rearsight blades and a tin of H&N pellets. £180-220 104. FIOCCHI .177 'MOD. PIO BREVETTO' SINGLE STROKE PNEUMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 5408, custom grips, in its universal case with instruction manual and spare sight components. £200-300

B.S.A.. 177 'THE B.S.A.' AIR RIFLE, serial no. 5497. £30-50

97. WEBLEY .177 'JUNIOR' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 878, retaining some finish. £60-80

105. WEBLEY SERVICE AIR RIFLE MARK II, serial no. 6858, missing barrel. £80-120

89. B.S.A.. 22 'METEOR', serial no. T37460, in its original carton with B.S.A. scope and accessories, spare spring and maintenance guide. £30-50

98. WEBLEY .22 'PREMIER' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 3301, retaining much original finish, in its original cardboard carton. £80-120

106. WEBLEY .22 SERVICE AIR RIFLE MARK II, serial no. 13221. £250-350

90. TWO B.S.A.. 22 'METEOR' AIR RIFLES. £1-3

99. WEBLEY .177 'MARK I' AIR PISTOL, serial no. 1125, retaining virtually full original finish. £80-120

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107. A 6MM GIFFARD AIR RIFLE, serial no. 4038, barrel gold-inlaid 'STE. STEPHANOISE D 'ARMES - ST. ETIENNE', floral and scroll-engraved action, rear leaf sight, weight 5lb. 2oz. £500-700

108. B.S.A .. 22 'AIRSPORTER MKII' AIR RIFLE, serial no. GD23397, Parker Hale six-aperture adjustable rearsight. £80-1 20 109. A UNIQUE .060 WORKING MINIATURE AIR RIFLE by John Nash, a 1/3 scale copy of an Air Arms TX200 air rifle, mounted with a miniature copy of a Nikko Stirling telescope sight, in a fitted wooden box lined with green baize, sold with a letter from John Nash dated lst Oct 98 regarding its sale to a Mr. Wheeler, and a copy of 'Air Gunner' from November 1998 containing an article on the rifle. See illustration on page 19 £300-400

110. HAENEL .177 SCHMEISSER'S PATENT 'SPORT MODELL 33 JUNIOR', missing sights. £10-20 111. DIANA .177 UNDER-LEVER AIR RIFLE (some pitting). £30-50 ACCESSORIES

112. LIGHTWOOD & SON (PRICE STREET, BIRMINGHAM) "EXCEU' TURNOVER TOOL, patent no. 2502 of 1886. See illustration on page 19 £60-80 113. G.& J.W.HAWKSLEY'S PATENT 16BORE PIN-FIRE RELOADING TOOL; together with a Horsley Patent capper/decapper. (2) £80-120 114. A SPORTING (1840-1850) NIPPLE WRENCH, with pricker (damaged). £30-50 115. AN UNUSUAL NICKEL-PLATED AND BRASS PERCUSSION CAP DISPENSER numbered 148, for no. 26 wildfowling caps. £100-150

116. TWO THREE-DRAW TELESCOPES, one brass and leather stamped ' TEL.SCT. REGT. MK.IIS ', 'B.C.& CO LTD', ' 10856 O.S.126.G.A', with ordnance crowsfoot in a leather case; one brass and leather stamped 'TEL.SIG. (MKIV) ALSO G.S.', 'R.& J.BECK.LTD. LONDON. 1915. N0.1666'. £50-70

126. AN UNUSED LEATHER CLEANING KIT ROLL containing a leather snap-cap case and a leather pullthrough case. £50-70

117. R.CHURCHILL FLICKER BOOK NO.XXV. £30-50

128. A LEATHER BOUND BRASS 3DRAW 'THE NCO' TELESCOPE BY J.H. STEWARD, 406 & 457 THE STRAND. LONDON. £50-70

118. AN UNUSED BURGUNDY BROWN LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, size 250. £100-150 119. AN UNUSED PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG, size 75. £50-70 120. AN UNUSED PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG, size 75 . £50-70 121. AN UNUSED PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG, size 75 . £50-70 122. AN UNUSED DARK BROWN LEATHER CARTRIDGE HOLDALL, size 250. £150-1 50 123. AN UNUSED CANVAS AND LEATHER GUNSLIP, one part of double slip. £40-60 124. AN UNUSED FLAP-TOP LEATHER GUN SLIP. £60-80 125. AN UNUSED LEATHER GUNSLIP with sheepskin lining. £80-120

127. A SEAL SKIN CARTRIDGE BAG WITH CANVAS AND LEATHER BUCKLE STRAPS. £50-70

129. PAIR OF SCROLL ENGRAVED BACK-ACTION HAMMERGUN LOCKS, together with fifteen .22 rifle magazines, shotgun double-trigger mechanism with guard, and a quantity of lock parts. £30-50 130. A BRASS CIGARETTE LIGHTER OF CARTRIDGE FORM, the head stamped ' Eley Nobel' £30-50

131. A WHALE-BONE WALKING STICK, turned and chequered , with gold-coloured band and a horn grip. £50-70 132. THREE NICKEL-PLATED OIL BOTTLES. £30-50 133. ELEVEN ASSORTED GUNMAKERS SCREW-THREAD DIES, two by T. Marbutt (dated Deer. 1871), one by G. Walker, 29 Bath St. B ' Ham. See illustration on page 19 £40-60 134. A LARGE GUNSMITHS DIE PLATE BY S.I. GEWINDE, numbered 1-10 with clamp. See illustration on page 19 £30-50

135. TWO BRASS AND HARDWOOD CHAMBER BRUSHES, one for 12bore, one for 20-bore. £20-30 136. A 14-BORE TURNOVER TOOL, stamped ' TJ' , together with two capper/ decappers. £50-70 137. A BRADY PAYNE GALWEY COWHIDE (SIZE 50) CARTRIDGE BAG, initialled CJ. P.S. £20-30 138. TWO PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAGS, one Payne Galwey size 75, initialled LG. M.I. , one size 50. £60-80 139. THREE WALNUT STOCK BLANKS. £30-50 140. A WWI 'MK.111.H.' LEWIS GUN CAMERA BY THORNTONPICKARD, ALTRINGHAM, serial no. 2729, incomplete and missing drum The vendor has confirmed that the camera was used for aerial reconnaissance in the Great War by Pilot Officer Frank Parsons who was operational in 1916.

£150-250 141. A LARGE BRASS RELOADING TOOL; together with a brass mounted leather covered bag-shaped powder flask, a James Dixon & Sons brass and copper pistol powder flask and a modern approx .. 500 bullet mould. (4) £100-150 142. NINE ASSORTED LEATHER PISTOL HOLSTERS; together with eight leather ammunition pouches, one .22 leather wrist strap and two quick loaders (qty) £20-30

143. A GROUP OF ACCESSORIES including two Holland & Holland plated oil bottles, a horn striker pot, two plated funnels , a pair of Westley Richards 16bore snap-caps, a single Grant & Lang 12-bore snap-cap, two small cleaning kits in pouches, and various other items. (qty) £30-50

152. SEVEN WOOD AND TWO METAL CLEANING RODS; together with seven metal rifle cleaning rods (qty) £20-30

144. THREE BRASS CAPPER/DECAPPER RELOADING TOOLS. See illustration on page 19 £50-70

154. A TAYLOR & FOWLER, LEATHER RANGE BOX. £50-70

145. TWO CHINA FIGURINES DEPICTING FRENCH SOLDIERS £20-30 146. A BUFFALO SKIN RIFLE SLEEVE. £80-120 147. A WART-HOG SKIN RIFLE SLEEVE. £70-90 148. A CANVAS RANGE BAG containing Parker Hale 'Instruction Manual on Service Rifles' with unused score book, Parker-Hale promotional pencil, six 'tin hat' 25 yard targets, Parker Hale 'Dead Black' sight treatment and 'Never Nickel' lubricant, oil bottle, rifle stand, and elbow pads. £10-20 149. VARIOUS ITEMS OF 1937 PATTERN WEBBING. £10-15 150. A PECAR 4X81 TELESCOPIC SIGHT, with quick-detachable mounts, in a leather case. £30-50 151. ENGLISH-MADE LEATHER AND ALLOY SHOOTING STICK; together with a Mills-Patent adjustable shooting stick serial no. 5604 (2) £10-20

153. A BARREL TRAY FROM A PERCUSSION GUNCASE containing vintage cleaning rods. £10-15

155. 55 SETS OF ANGLO-AMERICAN SUNGLASSES, in original opthalmic carrying case, the sunglasses are of varied shapes and sizes. £50-70 156. A NEW AND UNUSED EXTRA LARGE RED LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, size 175. £130-150 157. A NEW AND UNUSED LARGE RED LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG, size 150. £100-120 158. A NEW AND UNUSED TAN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £30-50 159. A NEW AND UNUSED BROWN LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £100120 160. A NEW AND UNUSED OLIVE LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £60-80 161. A NEW AND UNUSED BLACK LEATHER CARTRIDGE BAG. £30-50 162. A NEW AND UNUSED EXPOSITO TAN CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE WITH BRASS CORNERS, size 250. £200-250

163. A NEW AND UNUSED BROWN CATRIDGE MAGAZINE. £100-120 164. A FRANZEN CANVAS DOUBLE GUNSLIP. £30-50 165. A FRANZEN DOUBLE GUNSLIP. £30-50 166. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS DOUBJ.,E LEATHER GUNSLIP. £180-200 167. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS GREEN LEATHER GUNSLIP. £ 180-200 168. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS LEATHER GUNSLIP. £90-110 169. A NEW AND UNUSED PARSONS SINGLE GUNSLIP. £90-110 170. A NEW AND UNUSED OAK CASED BEST CLEANING KIT SET. £40-60 171. AN OAK CASED CLEANING KIT. £40-60 172. A NEW AND UNUSED OAK CASED CHAMBER BRUSH SET. £50-70 173. A NEW AND UNUSED OAK CASED CHAMBER BRUSH SET. £50-70 174. A NEW AND UNUSED OAK CASED DRINKING CUP SET. £45-75

176. A BRONZE GROUP OF A RHINOCEROS, on a wooden plinth, height 7in. £100-150 177. AN EXHIBITION GRADE STOCK BLANK WITH MATCHING FOREEND BLANK. £300-500 178. TWO BOXES OF ELEY-KYNOCH 24-BORE PAPER CASES. £20-30 179. TWO BOXES OF ELEY-KYNOCH 24-BORE PAPER CASES. £20-30 180. A BUSHNELL NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR in its nylon holdall. £100-150 181. A PAIR OF NIGHT OWL OPTICS NIGHT VISION BINOCULARS in their nylon holdall. £150-250 182. A WOOD BOX CONTAINING VARIOUS SHOTGUN AND AIR GUN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. £ 10-15 183. A WOOD BOX CONTAINING VARIOUS SHOTGUN AND AIR GUN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. £10-15 184. A LARGE BRASS GANG BULLET MOULD, I 8in. overall, with brass body and handles, the former marked ' XII ' on one side, for six balls of 11/ l 6in. diam. £50-70

175. A BRONZE GROUP OF A STAG, on a wooden plinth, height 13in. £150-200

185. TWO BOGARDUS-STYLE GLASS BALL TARGETS; one pale blue with meridian band signed ' GOTEBORG A. TH. NYBERG' (pinhole damage); one dark blue with meridian band signed ' SOPHIENHUTTE IN ILMENAU (THUR). See illustration on p age 19 £80-120 186. A 20-BORE NICKEL-PLATED TURNOVER TOOL, stamped with 'L&S ' and a bird motif; together with a brass powder/shot ladle, another ladle stamped 'patented July 1. 84', and a WD brass oil bottle marked J.J.B. crown K3.

See illustration on page 19 £60-80 187. AN OAK CASE CONTAINING SHOTGUN CLEANING RODS AND A LEE PRECISION INC. MULTICARTRIDGE RELOADING TOOL. £10-20 188. A LITTLE USED BARNETT ' WILDCAT' CROSSBOW, 125lb. prod draw weight, with four bolts. £70-90 189. ELEY "ICI MINOR" CLAY TRAP £ 120-140 190. "THE EXPERT" CLAY TRAP, ELEY BROS. LTD. LONDON ENG., MADE IN U.S.A., pat'd MCH I 1892. £ 150-200 191. A MAHOGANY PISTOL DISPLAY CABINET. £80-1 20 192. A WALNUT DISPLAY CASE, mirrored back with 3 wood and 4 glass display shelves. £80-120 193. KNIGHT MUSICAL BOX LIGHTER ; together with a Cardew replica of a Chinese metal spring target. £25-30

194. TWO ELEY GRAND PRIX 'SMOKELESS DIAMOND' WOOD CARTRIDGE BOXES, for No. 4 and No.6 shot. £60-80 195. BARR & STROUD (GLASGOW & LONDON) 7X BINOCULARS, serial no. 47595, ordnance markings, British Patent Application No. 4440 I 1940, with internal yellow, blue and green filters ; together with 6x42 telescopic sight. £30-50 196. ACCLES & POLLOCK LTD. 'APOLLO KESTREIJ TAKE-DOWN STEEL LONGBOW, 4llb. 28in., no. K2085, in its cardboard tube, with 4 Apollo arrows in their cardboard tube. £75-95 197. A LARGE WOOD CASED GUN CLEANING KIT BY PARKER HALE, comprising; a wood and brass 2part cleaning rod with heads, three turnscrews, oil bottle, snap-caps, cartridge extractor, oil and cleaning cloths. £70-90 198. A SMALL WOOD CASED GUN CLEANING KIT BY PARKER HALE, comprising; a three-part wood and brass cleaning rod with heads, oil bottle, cartridge extractor, cleaning cloths (missing snapcaps). £50-70 199. A LARGE VICTORIAN GIN TRAP; together with a Spratts Patent Ltd alarm gun and another alarm gun. £15-20

200. A NEW CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD MADE TO CELEBRATE H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES, THE PRINCE OF WALES 50TH BIRTHDAY, limited edition no. 45 of 50, consisting of seven Purdey cartridges and seven Holland & Holland cartridges, wood frame , 22 l /2in. x 20in. All cartridges are inert. £ 150-200 201. A BRASS H.F. GREENFIELDS PATENT 12-BORE CAPPER I DECAPPER. See illustration on page 19 £30-50 202. TWO PURDEY 'PURDEY CARTRIDGES AND GAME REGISTER' BOOKLETS, one blue with Royal Crest, one red with Royal Crest and Prince of Wales Crest. See illustration on page 19 £40-60 203. A LEATHER CASED 'THE ORILUX' MILITARY SIGNALLING LAMP BY J.H. STEWARD LTD. 406, STRAND, LONDON, together with a leather pistol holster. £10-15 204. "THE EXPERT" CLAY TRAP, ELEY BROS. LTD. LONDON ENG., MADE IN U.S.A., pat'd MCH 1 1892. £80-120 205. T.BLAND & SONS NICKELPLATED ROUND OIL BOTTLE, together with a G. & J.W. Hawksley round oil bottle, a bone handled 14-bore chamber brush by the same, a glass round oil bottle, a combination nipple key and turnscrew, and five oil dispensers, (3 brass, military), a Henry Atkin embossed leather trade label, together with a reproduction James Purdey & Sons leather trade label (12) £40-60

206. A PAIR OF IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL SWORD HILT CANDLESTICKS. £80-100 207. THOMAS TURNER & CO. MILITARY POCKET KNIFE, together with seven assorted pocket knives, one with hallmarked white metal blade. £40-60 208. A PAIR OF SADDLE-HOLSTERS FOR SINGLE-BARRELLED PISTOLS of black leather with leather tie fastenings for each flap, each holster with pouch for three cartridges. £150-200 209. A MODERN BRASS BULLETMOULD, for three round balls. £5-10 210. A GOOD PIGSKIN CARTRIDGE BAG; together with a good pigskin game bag and a good pigskin gunsleeve. £100-150 211. A GROUP OF ACCESSORIES comprising two white metal Dixon measures, one for shot, the other for powder, two turn-screws, a brassmounted cleaning rod, a 15-bore wadcutter, a nipple wrench, and three percussion cap tins, one by Joyce. £30-50 212. W. OTTWAY & CO.LT. 'N0.28' OPTICAL ARTILLERY SIGHTING DEVICE, side viewing telescopic sight mounted on 29 l /2in. mounting bracket, in its fitted wood case. £80-120 212A. A BRONZE GROUP OF A WILD BOAR BEING SAVAGED BY BOARHOUNDS See illustration on page 19 £1000-1500

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GUN CASES

213. A JOHN DICKSON & SON LEATHER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, red baize interior, provision for 28in. barrels, handle broken. £40-60 214. A CANVAS .410 SIZE GUNCASE fitted for 27 l/2in. barrels, some damage, initialled C.J. £30-50 215. E.M.REILLY & CO FULL-LENGTH PERCUSSION OAK GUNCASE refitted from flintlock. £100-150 216. A JOHN DICKSON & SON CANVAS GUNCASE fitted for 28in. barrels, retaining straps and handle, lid marked I J RICHIE. £40-60 217. A GOOD COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 500 cartridges, lid initialled R.C. P-M. , Cogswell & Harrison registered design, with three transverse removable oak dividers which can be stored around the interior edges to convert the magazine to a more general purpose case. £500-700 218. A GOOD JOHN DICKSON & SON BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in. barrels( would adapt to 30in.), lid initialled -. JAMES McL. MARSHALL' £300-500

219. A HOLLAND & HOLLAND CANVAS TAKE-DOWN RIFLE CASE fitted for 26in. barrel (would adapt to 29 l/2in.), some damage; together with two leather leg of mutton cases (3) £80-120 220. AN ARMY & NAVY BRASSCORNERED OAK-LINED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for approximately 250 cartridges, lid initialled H.K.D.E. £200.-300 221. A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE WESTLEY RICHARDS DESIGN, compartment for 3 lin. barrels. £100-200

225. AN ARMY & NAVY CANVAS RIFLE CASE, green baize interior, retaining straps and handle, lid marked D.T. 1910. £50-70 226. A BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY GUNCASE FORA DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, fitted for 30in. barrels, with original dark green baize lining (some damage to lining and partitions), the lid with D. Egg trade label of circa 1827-31, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon and flushfitting carrying handle; together with two other cases, one of leather, the other canvas. (3) £80-120 227. A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED HOLLAND & HOLLAND BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in, barrels, retaining straps and key. £800-1200

222. ALEXANDER HENRY LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE containing a well-figured walnut stock initialed "WT", fitted for 30in. barrels, lid marked H. BELL, BYHOPE; together with a canvas single guncase; a brasscornered leather single guncase marked C.H.T. , and a leg of mutton guncase, all in poor condition. (4) £50-60

228. JOHN RIGBY & CO. BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, containing various accessories. £200-300

223. A LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, maroon baize interior fitted for 29in. barrels, retaining straps and handle, lid marked T.F.W £40-60

229. A G.E. LEWIS BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE for approximately 250 cartridges. £250-350

224. A MAHOGANY GUN CASE FOR A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, for barrels up to 31 in., original green baize lining, the lid with trade label of Willm. & John Rigby with 24 Suffolk Street, Dublin address, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon and flushfitting carrying handle (barrel blocks missing). £250-350

230. A VIRTUALLY UNUSED E J CHURCHILL OAK-LINED LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, green baize interior fitted for 25in. barrels, retaining straps and handle. £250-350

231. A GOOD BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER DOUBLE GUN CASE WITH HENRY ATKIN TRADE LABEL, fitted for 26in. barrels, lid initialled 'A.G.C. £220-250

232. JAMES PURDEY & SONS LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER DOUBLE MOTOR CASE fitted for 25in. barrels. £300-500 233. THREE LEATHER LEG OF MUTTON CASES. £30-50 234. ARMY & NAVY LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, approx. 250 size, lid initialled ' R.F. Hanbury. Poles. Ware.'. £80-120 235. JAMES PURDEY & SONS BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, red baize interior with provision for 29in. barrels containing a chamber brush, retaining straps and handle, lid marked EDMUND S HANBURY. £200-300 236. A CROCODILE-SKIN CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE, for approx. 300 cartridges, lid with 'THE NORTH WEST TANNERY CO. LTD. MAKERS. CAWNPORE.' label, green baize interior with leather straps, missing outer straps and handle. £150-250 237. A SPANISH WHITE-METAL CORNERED LEATHER TRIPLE GUNCASE, fitted for 28in. barrels, initialled PSC. £80-120

238. BOSS & CO. GREEN CANVAS DOUBLE GUNCASE, with red baize interior, leather reinforced corners, provision for four sets of 29in. barrels, retaining handle, straps broken but retained, together with a pair of nickel plated Boss & Co. 12-bore snapcaps, nine further snapcaps, in 12 and 20bore, including Holland & Holland, Greener, two rifle snapcaps, four cleaning rods (two metal, one ebony, one wooden) two pull-throughs, one in leather pouch, two leather handguards, one 12 one 20-bore, assorted jags and mops (qnty) £60-80 239. A LIGHTWEIGHT LEATHER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, initialled 'G.J.G.' £80-120 240. JOSEPH LANG & SON LTD LEATHER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, red baize interior fitted for 30in. barrels, retaining handle, straps missing, lid marked WC.M. £70-90 241. JOSEPH LANG & SON LEATHER SINGLE GUNCASE, red baize interior fitted for 30in. barrels, retaining handle, one strap broken, lid marked WH. C. £40-60 242. AN R.K.STEVENS HANDMADE LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE CASE WITH BRASS CORNERS, for 250 cartridges. £200-300 243. A GOOD F. BREBNER BRASSCORNERED OAK AND LEATHER HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels (would adapt to 3 lin) , with cleaning rod and oil bottle, lid initialled 'J. GEO. JOICEY' £200-300

244. A MAHOGANY GUN CASE FOR A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, fitted for 28 1/4in. barrels, original green baize lining, the lid with trade label of Charles Moore for circa 182542, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon and flush-fitting carrying handle (some partitions loose). £300-500 245. A BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY GUN CASE FOR A DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, fitted for 30in. barrels, with original blue baize lining, lift-out box with sliding cover, the exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon and flush-fitting carrying handle (one partition lid slightly damaged). £200-300 246. AN OAK GUN CASE FOR A SINGLE-BARRELED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, for barrels up to 31 l /4in., with original green baize lining (lid interior stripped, some damage to lining), the exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon. £80-120 247. A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in, barrels, plus various accessories. £80-120

PINFIRE

248.* A FINE CASED 16-BORE BELGIAN DOUBLE-BARRELLED WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT PIN-FIRE SPORTING GUN FOR SHOT AND BALL, with 30 3/4in. twist sighted barrels with gold-inlaid lines at each breech, 'Damas Bernard' inlaid in gold on the rib, and gold-inlaid foliage on the rib at the breech and on the dolls-head extension, standing breech marked 'Westley Richards Brevete' and numbered '79', fences each chiseled in the form of a scroll, foliate engraved blued Westley Richards patent top-lever with gold-encrusted heraldic shield, barin-wood side-locks with chiseled hammers, figured walnut half-stock with permanently attached fore-end meeting the knuckle in a crab joint, chequered grip and fore-end, iron mounts including trigger-guard and fore-end each with shaped finial, and iron rings for a sling, the breech, top-lever, locks and mounts all with double border lines of applied gold leaf with some scroll detailing, Liege black powder proof, in original walnut veneered brass-cornered fitted case lined in purple velvet (some fading) with its original accessories including cleaning tools and rods, turnscrew, bullet mould for ball, powder- and shot-measures, and cartridge reloading and sizing tools, many with fluted ebony handles, the exterior of the case with vacant shaped brass escutcheon and double inlaid brass lines (lifting escutcheon from front of case detached). Subject to VAT at 5%

See illustration on page 21 £2500-3000

249. A 12MM PIN-FIRE LEFAUCHEUX PATENT SIX-SHOT SELFCOCKING REVOLVER, serial no. 151281, l lin. overall, with sighted barrel, cylinder retaining traces of blued finish, serial numbered border engraved action, folding trigger, chequered walnut grips, and iron lanyard ring, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 39 £80-120 250. A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PIN-FIRE SPORTING GUN by Chas. Osborne, circa 1860, with 29 5/8in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed on the rib and engraved with scrollwork at the breech and with a sunburst around each pin-hole, scroll engraved tang and signed locks, figured walnut stock with chequered grip and permanently attached fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts, and silver escutcheon (iron parts with exception of barrels discoloured), London proof marks. See illustration on page 25 £400-600 251. A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED BAR-IN-WOOD PIN-FIRE SPORTING GUN by Westley Richards, with 30in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels engraved 'Patent' on the rib and with foliate engraving at the breech and on the dolls-head extension, standing breech marked ' Westley Richards Patent' and numbered ' 5', scroll engraved top-lever marked 'Westley Richards Patent', scroll engraved locks, figured walnut half-stock (knuckle cracked), chequered grip and fore-end (chequering worn), scroll engraved iron mounts, and silver shield-shaped escutcheon (iron parts discoloured), Birmingham black powder proof marks £400-600

252. A 22-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PIN-FIRE SPORTING RIFLE by R.S. Garden, serial no. 975, circa 1860, with 24 l/2in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels (backsight missing), scroll engraved action and signed back-action locks, figured walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts, iron sling-eyes, and gold escutcheon engraved with the initials 'de G' (iron parts with some wear and discolouration), London proof marks. See illustration on page 22 £700-900 253. A 12-BORE SIDELEVER DOUBLEBARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN signed Singer, Cardiff, serial no. 947, with 29 7/Sin. twist sighted barrels signed on the rib, standing breech with long scroll engraved tang, signed scroll engraved back-action locks, sidelever engraved ' Patent Snap Action', walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, and engraved iron mounts (some corrosion and defects throughout), Birmingham black powder proof marks; together with a 14-bore double-barrelled pinfire sporting gun (in poor condition). (2) £50-70 254. BOSS & CO. 16-BORE ROTARY UNDERLEVER SINGLE BARRELLED PINFIRE, serial no. 2188, 29in. damascus barrels signed 'Boss & co. 76 St James Street, London' signed back-action lock engraved with scrollwork, 14in. wellfigured stock (smashed at hand and poorly repaired), weight 5lb. 8oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1864 £80-120

255. BOSS & CO. 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER PIN-FIRE SHOTGUN, serial no. 2192, (No.2 of a pair) 3 lin. damascus barrels (pinholed), rib (loose) engraved 'BOSS & CO .. 73 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved serpentine fences, back-action locks with dolphin hammers, best bold scroll engraving (some exterior pitting), inset repairs to rear of lockplates, 14 5/8in. figured stock with l/2in. wood extension and steel buttplate, weight 6lb. 12oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1864 See illustration on page 22 £400-600 256. A FINE 12-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PIN-FIRE PUSHFORWARD TOP-LEVER SPORTING GUN signed John Calvert, Commercial St., Leeds, circa I 860, with 30in. browned twist sighted barrels signed on the rib and engraved with a shell around each pin-hole at the breech, case-hardened finely scroll engraved tang and signed locks, finely figured walnut stock with chequered grip and permanently attached fore-end, blued finely scroll engraved iron mounts, green horn fore-end tip, silver escutcheon, and much original finish, London proof marks. John Calvert is recorded at 10. Commercial Street, Leeds between 1827 and 1865 .

See illustration on pages 22, 23 and 24 £700-900

257. A 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PIN-FIRE SPORTING GUN by W.R. Pape, Westgate St., Newcastle on Tyne, serial no. 1122, circa 1862, with 29 3/4in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib and engraved at the breeches with a sunburst around each pin-hole, scroll engraved long tang, action and signed back-action locks, highly figured walnut stock, chequered grip and fore-end, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard retaining traces of original finish, and shaped silver escutcheon, London proof marks. See illustration on page 25 £300-500 258. A FINE CASED 27-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER PIN-FIRE SPORTING RIFLE by W.R. Pape, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Winner of the London Gun Trials in 1858 & 1859, serial no. 992, circa 1863, with 29in. browned twist barrels signed in full and with matt rib with bead fore-sight and back-sight of four folding leaves calibrated from 100 yards to 200 yards, finely scroll engraved long tang, action, underlever, signed back-action locks, and mounts, the locks each with blued safety-catch, figured walnut stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with horn-tip, gold shield-shaped escutcheon engraved with a crest and the initials 'J.B.P', engraved brass barrel-bolt escutcheons, and some original finish (some minor surface corrosion), London proof marks, in its original fitted pigskin-lined brass-bound mahogany case with some accessories, the lid with William Rochester Pape trade label, the exterior with large silver shield-shaped escutcheon engraved 'G. FellPease I Darlington I in mem. I Jos. B. Pease I 1873 '. See illustration on page 26 £1500-2000

MATCHLOCKS

258A. AN UNUSUAL 25-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK GUN WITH LEFTHAND LOCK, 19th century, with 41 in. sighted three-stage barrel, characteristic lock, pan with hinged cover, threequarter stock (some defects) with some painted decoration, and iron ramrod, the barrel bound to the stock with cord binding See illustration on page 19 £150-250 258B. A 22-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK GUN, 19th century, with 49in. threestage twist sighted barrel with engraved flared muzzle, the main section with raised chiselled ' rib' and with Indian arsenal markings, chiselled pierced pan, characteristic lock with border engraving, pierced trigger, three-quarter stock (some defects) inlaid with engraved bone decoration including flower heads and ducks, and iron ramrod, the barrel with hide binding See illustration on page 19 £200-300 258C. A 25-BORE AFGHAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL, 19th century, with 42in. partly fluted four-stage barrel, and three-quarter stock of characteristic form with brass covered fore-end (some defects) £30-50 258D. A 12-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK GUN, 19th century, with 44 3/4in. three-stage tapering sighted barrel with gold-damascened flared muzzle and breech-section with gold-damascened foliage (worn), characteristic lock, and full stock (damaged), the barrel bound to the stock with silver-wire binding £80-120 258E. A 25-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK GUN, with 5lin. sighted barrel, and three-quarter stock; together with a decorative North African snaphaunce pistol (in poor condition). (2) £20-30

FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

259. A 17 .6MM AUSTRIAN FLINTLOCK CAVALRY SERVICE PISTOL, circa 1800, 16 l /2in. overall, with tapering barrel, flat beveled lock, walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts including fore-end incorporating the fore-sight, iron lanyard ring and iron ramrod (iron parts with some pitting) £300-500 260. A 28-BORE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET-LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 19th century, 18 3/4in. overall, with tapering Turkish barrel chiseled in low relief with foliage along its entire length and with four gold-lined marks at the breech, brass fore-sight, long tang and lock of characteristic form each decorated with gold-damascened foliage, figured Circassian walnut threequarter stock See illustration on page 27 £800-1200 261. A BRACE OF 15-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOLS OF E.I.C. TYPE, l 9th century, each l 5in. overall, each with tapering barrel, rounded lock struck with 'ON' crowned, walnut full stock (minor defects), brass mounts, and iron lanyard ring, Liege proof. See illustration on page 27 £500-700 262. A 60-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL by Ketland & Co., Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1778, 7 l/2in. overall, with four-stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed scroll engraved action (steel, top-jaw and screw replaced), engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, walnut butt (minor crack) inlaid with silver wire scrollwork (some loss), and silver grotesque mask butt-cap (iron parts with some pitting and discolouration), London proof marks. See illustration on page 31 £250-350

263. A SCARCE .65 FLINTLOCK COAST GUARD/PREVENTIVE SERVICES PISTOL, first quarter of the l 9th century, lOin. overall, with 4 l/2in. tapering sighted barrel, flat beveled lock engraved with a crown and with safety-catch and stepped tail, walnut three-quarter stock (some defects) with Board of Ordnance mark, brass mounts, iron lanyard mount, and stirrup ramrod (barrel cleaned, lock with some pitting and discolouration).

266. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL by Brander & Potts, 70 Minories, London, early 19th century, 12in. overall, with tapering barrel engraved with address at the breech, signed flat beveled lock (cock replaced) with safety-catch and stepped-tail, walnut full stock (some defects) with the initials 'J.OC(?)' marked on the butt, and brass mounts (iron parts pitted, ramrod missing), London proof marks. £200-300

See Howard L. Blackmore, British Military Firearms, pp.142-143 .

267. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL, 18 l/2in. overall, with swamped barrel, associated lock marked 'H. Nock' , walnut full stock, and brass mounts (some defects throughout), London proof marks; together with a 20-bore percussion service pistol, 19 in. overall, converted from flintlock, the flat lock marked 'GR' crowned, 'Vernon' and dated '1762' (some defects throughout). (2) £200-300

See illustration on page 27 £500-700 264. A .56 FLINTLOCK PATTERN 1756 LAND SERVICE PISTOL, the lock by Grice, dated ' 1759', 19 l /4in. overall, with 12in. barrel, signed dated rounded border engraved lock (jaw-screw replaced, broken original with pistol) engraved with 'GR' crowned, walnut moulded full stock (minor bruising and dents) with raised apron around the barrel tang, regulation brass mounts, and original brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, the barrel and stock each marked with Ordnance Obsolete/Sold Out Of Service marks. See illustration on page 27 £2000-2500 265. A .56 FLINTLOCK PATTERN 1801 SEA SERVICE PISTOL, early 19th century, 19 l/4in. overall, with 12in. barrel, flat border engraved lock (jawscrew replaced, broken original with pistol) marked 'Tower' and 'GR' crowned and struck with the number '2' crowned below the pan, walnut full stock (minor bruising and dents) marked with indistinct storekeeper's mark, regulation brass mounts, and original brass-tipped ramrod (belt-hook missing), small King's proof marks. The crowned number '2 ' on the lock indicates that this lock was viewed by an East India Co. inspector.

See illustration on page 27 £1000-1500

268. A .66 FLINTLOCK PATTERN 1760178 ROYAL FORESTERS LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL, storekeeper's mark dated '1781 ', 16 l /4in. overall, with lOin. barrel, Pattern 1777 extra flat border engraved lock (cock incomplete) marked 'Tower' and 'GR' crowned, walnut full stock (chipped in front of lock, cracked below tail of lock) with raised apron around the barrel tang crudely carved with a shell, regulation brass mounts including flat beveled side-plate, and brass escutcheon engraved '.A.G.' and dated '1815 ' (ramrod missing), small King's proof marks, lock maker's mark 'HN' for Henry Nock. See illustration on page 27 £500-700

269. A 20-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK NAVAL OR CUSTOMS OFFICER'S PISTOL, circa 1800, 12in. overall, with two-stage brass barrel with belled muzzle, iron tang, rounded brass lock, walnut full stock, brass mounts including eagle's head butt-cap, and original brass-tipped ramrod, St. Etienne proof. See illustration on page 2 7 £300-500 270. A 70-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL signed Hawker, London, early l 9th century, 7 3/4in. overall, with turn-off barrel mounted with spring bayonet beneath, signed engraved action decorated with a martial trophy on each side, thumbpiece safety-catch, chequered walnut butt, engraved sliding trigger-guard releasing the bayonet, and silver escutcheon engraved with the initials 'WA' (some discolouration throughout), Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 31 £150-250 271. A 16-BORE TURKISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL IN THE EUROPEAN MANNER, early l 9th century, 16 l/2in. overall, with two-stage swamped barrel with gold-damascened mark at the breech, flat beveled lock with gold-lined signature, walnut full stock, chequered butt, and brass mounts including triggerguard and fore-end. Possibly an officer's pistol copying the EICtype service pistol Turkey purchased in large quantities from Belgium.

See illustration on page 27 £150-250

FLINTLOCK LONGARMS

272. A VERY RARE 21-BORE ENGLISH FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLE IN THE GERMAN MANNER by John Twigg, London, circa 1777, with 24 l /2in. slightly swamped twist sighted octagonal barrel cut with eight grooves and signed 'Twigg' and 'London' either side of the back-sight (signature feint) and engraved with a band of beaded decoration at the breech, gold-lined touch-hole, finely scroll engraved tang, flat bevelled lock (cock-retaining screw an old replacement) secured by a single side-nail and with roller, stepped tail and safety-catch (incomplete) also locking the steel, the plate engraved with second form of signature and with a small crescent of foliage on the tail intended to frame the complete safetycatch, moulded figured walnut halfstock (probably reduced from full , minor defects) finely carved with a shell in relief behind the barrel tang, raised cheekpiece, chequered grip with a dot in the centre of each diamond, sliding wooden patch-box cover with thumbdepression carved in low relief with a shell, iron mounts including engraved butt-plate, wooden trigger-guard with central iron strap with acorn finial, set trigger (defective), horn fore-end cap, and original horn-tipped ramrod (engraving worn throughout, all iron parts with varying degrees of surface corrosion) This unrecorded rifle is very similar to an example formerly in the W. Keith Neal Collection made by Twigg for James Harris, I st Earl of Malmesbury. See W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 17401790, p 185 , plates 170-171 , and Christie's King Street, W. keith Neal Collection, 25 October 200 I Lot 77 (sold for £11,750 inc. premium). Neal and Back (op. cit.) li st only eight known sporting rifles Although there is no record of when and how the rifle came into the possession ofte Vendor's family, fami ly tradition has is that it originated with one William Hobday who established a firm of paint and varnish manufacturers in the north weast of England in the early l 9th Century. Trading as William Hobday & Son, the firm in the course of their busi ness undertook decorative maintenance work on a number of estates, coming as far as Wiltshire, and it is thought likely that the rifle was acquired at this time

See illustration on page 28 £2000-3000

273. A RARE AND UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS by William Paris, Derby, late l 8th century, with 13 3/4in. three-stage belled iron barrel signed 'W. Paris. Derby' at the breech and with sprung bayonet fitted to the right side, the latter retained by the cock whilst on half or full cock and released on firing the piece, scroll engraved iron tang, signed border engraved flat beveled lock with stepped tail and horizontal steel-spring, figured walnut three-quarter stock (repaired at the hand, fore-end cracked) carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, engraved iron mounts including £2500-3000 274. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS by Robert Wheeler, Birmingham, circa 1825 , with 13in. three-stage belled iron barrel (some pitting), engraved iron tang, signed border engraved flat beveled lock (cock replaced) with stepped tail, safety-catch and roller, figured walnut full stock (repaired behind lock) , engraved brass mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, and horn-tipped ramrod with worm, Tower private proof marks . £1000-1500 275. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK MUSKET FOR A BOY by D. Egg, London, late l 8th century, with 38 3/4in. tapering sighted barrel, signed rounded border engraved lock (cock an old replacement), walnut three-quarter stock, regulation-style brass mounts, and later iron ramrod (iron parts with some pitting), London proof marks. See illustration on page 26 £600-800

276. A FINE & RARE 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SARTORIS PATENT BREECH-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE by Anthony Farindon Biven, serial no . 45, circa 1822, with 25 3/4in. two-stage browned twist sighted decahedral barrel (some discolouration) with sprung folding handle with foliate engraved case-hardened stem and blued front-plate, case-hardened tilt-up foliate engraved breech section with interrupted thread for locking the barrel and turned lifting-handle, case-hardened engraved tang incorporating the brass back-sight, case-hardened flat beveled detented lock with stepped tail, safetycatch, rainproof pan and roller, and engraved with foliage, sunbursts and a small trophy of arms, figured walnut half-stock with raised cheekpiece and finely chequered grip, set trigger, engraved iron mounts including blued trigger-guard and butt-plate, the last with sprung butt-trap cover with flush fitting release button at the base of the tang engraved as a globe incorporated into a trophy of arms, case-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple finial , border engraved brass fore-end cap decorated with a sunburst, and much original finish, London proof marks, the underside of the breech and the inside of the lock engraved with maker's initials 'A.F.B '., in a lined and fitted mahogany case, the lid with shaped brass escutcheon with flush-fitting carrying handle. Thi s rifle incorporates Urbanus Sartoris's British Patent No. 4107 of I Ith March 18 17. The system uses an interrupted thread between the breech and barrel to form a gas-tight seal. The barrel is unlocked at the breech by a forty-five degree clockwise rotation and then ulled forward to clear the threaded section of the breech. Once the barrel is clear the breech can be tipped upwards for loading. Sartoris envisaged his invention as being of great interest to both the mi litary and sportsmen as it increased the rate of fire threefold over the equivalent muzzleloading rifle which could onl y manage one shot a minute compared to s smooth-bored muskey's three shots a minute. Biven manufactured the rifle to Sartoris's patent operating !Tom 16 Regent Street between 1822 and 1825 . Unfortunately the design did not prove popular with the military or sporting fraternities and Sartoris went into liquidation in 1826.

277. A SNAPHAUNCE LOCK, possibly Northern European dating from the early l 7th century, 7 5/8in. long, with flat plate profusely decorated with lines and scrolls and two inlaid crescentic panels of white metal decorated en suite, shaped finial to the tail, large pan with manual cover and large circular fence, the cock and steel decorated en suite with the plate. See illustration on page 31 £400-600 278. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN by Bate, circa 1780, with 33 5/8in. rebrowned twist twostage barrel signed in a silver oval towards the breech and with turned girdle, inlaid silver line at the breech and si lver-lined touch-hole, scroll engraved tang, lightly engraved flat bevelled lock (cock and steel replaced) signed in a silver oval and with roller and stepped tail, figured walnut full stock (some repairs) with take-down fore-end, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard (loose) with acorn finial, and original horntipped ramrod with worm, London proof See illustration on page 26 £700-900 279. AN INDIAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, the lock EiC and dated '1790(?) ', with 14 1/2 in. twostage belled iron barrel, rounded lock (top-jaw and screw replaced) with feint marks on the tail, full stock (numerous defects including iron repair plates in front of the trigger-guard) with raised cheekpiece, chequered grip, iron mounts, iron sling mounts, and iron ramrod. £100-200

See illustration on page 29 £5000-7000

280. AN 8-BORE FLINTLOCK BANK GUN signed Westley Richards, circa 1820, with 44 l/2in. two-stage sighted barrel signed on the octagonal breech section, signed engraved flat bevelled lock (top-jaw and screw missing) with roller and stepped tail, walnut full stock with roach-belly butt, set triggers (defective), brass mounts, leather-bound fore-end, and later iron ramrod, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 31 £400-600 281. A .62 FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER BAKER RIFLE FOR THE AYRSHIRE RIFLES, the lock by W. Ketland, circa 1820, with 30in. sighted barrel (sights replaced) cut with seven grooves and with bayonet-bar on the right side at the muzzle, iron tang, rounded border engraved lock signed on the tail and with 'GR' crowned, figured walnut full stock of slit-stock type with no provision for patch-box (minor defects), raised cheekpiece, regulationtype brass mounts, iron sling mounts, the rear mount with later brass chain with pricker and horse-hair brush, and original swelling iron ramrod, Tower private proof mark; together with a second model Baker rifle bayonet by Osborne with 22 1/2 in. single-edged blade double-edged towards the point, and regulation brass hilt with sprung locking catch. (2) The regimental marks have been removed from the butt-plate tang.

See illustration on page 30 £3000-5000

282. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN by Osborn & Gunby, circa 1815, with 36 l/4in. two-stage sighted barrel, patent breech engraved 'London' and with platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tang, signed flat bevelled lock engraved with sunbursts and three pheasants and with stepped tail, pierced cock, rain-proof pan and roller, figured walnut half-stock (small repair), chequered grip, raised cheek-piece, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end cap, and brass-tipped ramrod with worm (iron parts with some scattered pitting), Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 26 £400-600

285. A 16-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOL, the barrel by Mortimer, London, the lock signed J. Manton, circa 1820, 15 in. overall, with rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel, patent breech with rose-goldinlaid maker's mark, two gold lines and pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed scroll engraved lock with flintlock-shaped plate, safety-catch and stepped tail , walnut half-stock (minor dents and bruising), chequered grip, iron mounts including engraved trigger-guard with pineapple finial, silver fore-end cap and barrel-bolt escutcheons, silver escutcheon engraved with a crest, and brass-tipped ramrod with worm. See illustration on page 2 7 £800-1000

288. A CASED 54-BORE BEAUMONTADAMS PATENT FIVE-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER by London Armoury Co., serial nos. B14551and30213R, circa 1860, with blued barrel, signed topstrap, serial numbered cylinder, and action (single-action stage defective), blued safety-stop and rammer, chequered walnut butt, blued triggerguard, and retaining much original finish to the barrel and action, London proof marks, in lined and fitted oak case with some accessories including powder-flask and mould for two conical bullets marked 'L.A.C.', the lid with reproduction trade label, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon. See illustration on page 32 £500-700

283. A LARGE ENGLISH BARREL FOR A FLINTLOCK MUSKETOON, 18th century, 37 l/4in. long, of two-stage form with belled muzzle and tapering octagonal breech section, the latter struck with indistinct maker's mark and London proof marks, the whole cleaned and reblued, mounted on an ash halfstock with engraved Turkish flintlock mechanism, brass mounts, and later modern iron ramrod. £1000-1200

286. A .56-BORE PERCUSSION NAVAL/CUSTOMS/COAST GUARD SERVICE PISTOL, the lock dated ' 1846', 11 3/4in. overall, with 6in. tapering barrel, flat bevelled border engraved dated lock marked 'Tower' and 'VR' crowned and with stepped tail, walnut three-quarter stock with Board of Ordnance mark, regulation brass mounts, iron lanyard ring and belt-hook, and stirrup ramrod, Ordnance view and proof marks. See illustration on page 27 £350-450

289. A 90-BORE PERCUSSION TURNOVER BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOL signed Holland, Banbury, circa 1847, 7 l/4in. overall, with turn-off barrels each engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, scroll engraved breeches, signed action (hammer incomplete) and trigger-guard, chequered walnut butt, and white metal escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks; together with a 100-bore percussion pocket pistol also signed by Holland, Banbury, circa 1847, 5 1/4in. overall, with signed scroll engraved action, Birmingham proof marks. (2)

PERCUSSION PISTOLS

284. A 100-BORE PERCUSSION TURNOVER BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOL signed A. Henry, Edinburgh, circa 1850, 7 l/2in. overall, with turnoff barrels each engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, scroll engraved breeches and signed action, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch, blued folding trigger, chequered walnut butt, and silver escutcheon (iron parts with some scattered pitting and discolouration throughout), Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 31 £300-500

287. A 70-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL signed Smith, London, circa 1840, 7 1/2 in. overall, with octagonal turn-off barrel retaining traces of original blued finish, silver fore-sight, signed scroll engraved white metal action (slightly defective) marked on the underside with later registration number, folding trigger, finely chequered figured walnut butt, silver escutcheon, and white metal pommel with scroll engraved hinged butt-trap cover, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 31 £150-250

William Holland is recorded between 1841 and 1852 in the High Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire

£80-120

PERCUSSION LONGARMS

290. A FINE 50-BORE BERENGERTYPE BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION RIFLE signed Thos. Conway, 4 Blackfriars St., Manchester, circa 1840, with rebrowned twist sighted two-stage polygroove rifled barrel, scroll engraved action retaining some original case-hardened finish and signed on the rotating breech-block, case-hardened scroll engraved cocking-lever, scroll engraved long tang, figured walnut butt and fore-end, the former with chequered grip, and scroll engraved mounts including trigger-guard retaining some original blued finish, Birmingham proof marks, in lined and fitted canvas case, the lid with William Powell & Son trade label £2000-2500 291. A .577 PERCUSSION TWO-BAND VOLUNTEER PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, the lock dated ' 1860', with 32 3/4in. reblued sighted barrel sighted to 1,000 yards and rifled with three grooves, border engraved dated lock marked 'Tower' and with a crown on the tail, walnut three-quarter stock, regulation iron mounts, silver shield-shaped escutcheon, and replacement ramrod, Birmingham proof marks. £200-300 292. A 10-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, mid- l 9th century, with 30in. sighted barrel, back-action lock, half-stock, iron mounts, and ramrod (extensively restored and refinished), recent Birmingham black powder proof marks. £50-70

293. A 10-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by Chas. Osborne, mid- l 9th century, with 29 l/2in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels, patent breeches each with platinum plug, reblued long border engraved tang, signed border engraved back-action locks, figured walnut halfstock, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved iron mounts including reblued trigger-guard, silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod with worm, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 32 £200-300 294. A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, l 9th century, converted from flintlock, with 32in. two-stage barrel, signed lock (signature indistinct), half-stock, and brass mounts. £30-50 295. A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION CAPE RIFLE signed V & R Blakemore, London, circa 1875, with 30in. rebrowned twist barrels sighted to 200 yards and engraved 'London' on the rib, the left barrel of 40-bore and rifled with five grooves, the right barrel smoothbore and of 12-bore, scroll engraved breeches, tang and signed locks, figured walnut half-stock (cracked under left lock), chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts, white metal escutcheon, and replacement brass-mounted ramrod with worm (iron parts with some pitting and discolouration throughout), Birmingham proof marks. The firm ofV. & R. Blakemore is recorded in London between 1870 and 1895. In a reversal of the usual procedure they are recorded as having a retail outlet in Birmingham at 38 Charlotte St. in 1879.

£1000-1500

296. AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION WILDFOWLING GUN signed Collings & Wallis, third quarter of the l 9th century, with 38 l/4in. rebrowned twist sighted barrel, scroll engraved patent breech with platinum plug, scroll engraved tang, signed lock, and mounts, walnut half-stock, chequered grip and fore-end, white metal escutcheon and fore-end cap, and original copper- and brass-mounted ramrod with worm (some pitting and discolouration to iron parts), Birmingham proof marks, barrelmaker's mark 'W&CS' for William & Charles Scott. £500-700 297. A 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by Woodward, circa 1840, with 29 1/4in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels (some pitting at breech), scroll engraved breeches inlaid with two platinum lines on the rib between, re-case-hardened scroll engraved long tang and signed back-action locks, figured walnut halfstock, chequered grip, scroll engraved re-coloured iron mounts including trigger-guard engraved with a pointer, white metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod with worm, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 31 £700-900

298. A 20-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by (John) Manton, serial no. 2205 for 1795, converted from flintlock, with 29 1/4in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels, scroll engraved patent breeches, foliate engraved tang, flat border engraved signed re-coloured lock with stepped tail, figured walnut half-stock (old restock, repaired behind right lock), chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard decorated with a hanging brace of pheasants on the bow and with large pineapple finial , silver escutcheon engraved with the initials 'B.B' and silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and horn-tipped ramrod with worm, London proof marks. See W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, p.37. See illustration on page 31 £1200-1500 299. A 10-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN signed Pulman, Axminster, circa 1855, with 31 3/4in. two-stage twist sighted barrel, scroll engraved long tang and signed backaction lock, walnut half-stock, chequered grip, iron mounts, and later brass-tipped ramrod (iron parts pitted throughout, some restoration), Birmingham proof marks. £50-80 300. A 20-BORE INDIAN PERCUSSION THREE-BAND SERVICE MUSKET signed Manton & Co., Calcutta & London, early 20th century, with blued 33in. smoothbore signed sighted barrel, lock struck with a crown, three-quarter stock, regulation-type iron mounts, iron sling mounts, and iron ramrod, post 1904 Birmingham black powder proof marks. £150-200

301. AN 18-BORE IRISH PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE by Kavanagh, Dublin, mid- l 9th century, with heavy 31in. rebrowned sighted swamped octagonal sighted barrel (fore-sight missing) cut with seven grooves with an additional shallow groove cut in the centre of each land, engraved breech marked 'Dublin' , scroll engraved tang and back-action lock, figured walnut half-stock (cracked at trigger-guard finial) , chequered grip, engraved iron mounts, white metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end cap, and brass-mounted ramrod. £500-700 302. A .577 TWO-BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, dated 1860, with 33in. barrel cut 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. £300-500 303. A 32-BORE PERCUSSION WALKING-STICK GUN, signed Holland, circa 1840, with black-painted 30in. turn-off sighted barrel, signed scroll engraved blued action with underhammer, and figured walnut butt with aperture for a detachable shoulder-stock. £300-500

304. A GERMAN SILVER-MOUNTED DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION COMBINATION GUN/RIFLE by C.L. Schindler in Zella bey Gotha, circa 1840, with 27 3/4in. octagonal barrels with flush rib, the right barrel rifled and of 18-bore, the left barrel smoothbore and of 20-bore, with full silver-inlaid signature towards the breech also inlaid 'Gewundene Laufe', the whole bracketed by silverand gold-inlaid foliage, silver fore-sight surrounded by a sunburst of inlaid gold and silver lines, standing back-sight, foliate engraved breeches, the tang with gold- and silver- inlaid decoration, flat locks with silver-inlaid signature and each with pivoting safety-stop and decorated with a running band of silverand gold-inlaid foliage , figured walnut half-stock carved in low relief with foliage, chequered grip and fore-end, raised cheek-piece carved behind in relief with a boar, chequered sliding patch-box cover, engraved mounts including trigger-guard with urn finials, white metal sling mounts, silver escutcheon engraved with the initials ' VR.', and later wooden ramrod (iron parts discoloured throughout). See illustration on page 33 £2000-2500 305. A .65 SCANDINAVIAN SPORTERISED BREECHLOADING UNDER-HAMMER PERCUSSION RIFLE OF KAMMERLADER TYPE, serial no. 320, with 28 in. sighted barrel dated (?) '1858' and marked 'WF AH' and with a crowned ' C', box-lock action with tipup breech-block, ring-trigger, walnut half-stock (shortened, cracked around action) , raised cheekpiece, and brass barrel-band. £300-500

306. A 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, mid- l 9th century, with 34 3/8in. octagonal twist sighted barrel with feint signature at the breech, scroll engraved back-action lock, walnut half-stock, chequered grip, iron mounts, and white metal barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end (iron parts pitted throughout, ramrod missing), Birmingham proof marks. £30-50 307. TWO DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUNS, one of 20-bore signed Smith, the other a pigeon gun of 12-bore; together with a 12-bore percussion back-action sporting gun (all in poor condition). (3) £20-40 308. THREE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUNS, one of 16-bore converted from a volunteer service rifle, the lock signed Wilkinson; the second of 14-bore with back-action lock; the last of 15-bore (all in poor condition). (3) £20-40 309. A .577 THREE-BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, with 39in. barrel; together with a 15-bore percussion sporting gun, converted from a percussion service weapon (both in poor condition). (2) £20-40

310. A 22-BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE, early l 9th century, converted from flintlock, with 31 l /4in. swamped octagonal sighted barrel decorated with inlaid silver scrolls towards the breech and a line of stars at the breech, breech inlaid with two silver lines (one incomplete) and with scroll engraved tang, scroll engraved flat lock (defective) with applied silver deer in a wooded landscape, dragon-shaped hammer, walnut full stock (some minor defects) carved in low relief with scrolls and leaves around the tangs, lock and mounts, chequered grip and fore-end each heightened with silver pins, sliding patch-box cover carved with leaves, cast and chased white metal mounts including trigger-guard (repaired) engraved with a stag on the bow and with a lion in relief climbing up the front of the guard, the finial decorated in low relief with a tree inhabited by an owl and a dove, the butt-plate finial with a figure of Diana in low relief, set triggers, horn fore-end cap, later iron ramrod, and leather sling.

See illustration on page 34 £500-700 311. A MASSIVE 1 1/4IN. BORE PERCUSSION PUNT GUN, 49in. barrel. £100-200 312. A 14-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE signed John Leah, London, mid-19th century, with 30 in. rebrowned twist barrels (slightly shortened) signed on the rib and marked 'Laminated Steel', the under-side stamped 'Roses Patent' towards the breech, three folding express sights, white metal fore-sight, scroll engraved patent breeches, long tang and locks (hammer retaining screws replaced) , walnut half-stock (minor defects) , chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts, white metal escutcheon, and brassmounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks. See illustration on page 22 £700-900

313. A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN signed London, midl 9th century, with 31 l/4in. two-stage twist sighted barrel with chiselled girdle and engraved 'London' on a scroll at the breech, scroll engraved case-hardened (faded) breech, tang and unsigned lock, highly figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts including casehardened trigger-plate with pineapple finial and blued trigger-guard, silver escutcheon, horn fore-end cap, original brass-mounted ramrod with worm, and some original finish mainly on the inner surfaces, Birmingham proof marks .

See illustration on pages 22 and 32 £300-500 314. A FINE 12-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by WR. Pape, Newcastle on Tyne, Winner of the London Gun Trials in 1858 & 1859, serial no. 869, circa 1860, with 29 l /2in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib, scroll engraved casehardened patent breeches each with platinum plug engraved with a flowerhead, case-hardened finely scroll engraved tang and signed locks, highly figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip and fore-end, finely scroll engraved iron mounts including trigger-plate and rear ramrod-pipe each with pineapple finial, and blued trigger-guard with gripsafety bar, gold shield-shaped escutcheon engraved 'W. Mills Esq. I 14th Regt.', original white metal mounted ramrod with worm, and some original finish (minor discolouration at muzzles), Birmingham proof marks.

See illustration on pages 22 and 35 £700-900

315. AN 18-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN signed Martin, Paisley, circa 1840, with 29 l/2in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels engraved 'Paisley' on the rib, foliate engraved patent breeches each with pierced platinum plug and inlaid with two gold lines, foliate engraved long tang, signed stepped back-action locks each decorated with foliate engraving and a running hare, walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including trigger-plate and rear ramrod pipe each with pineapple finial , silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brassmounted ramrod with worm (iron parts with the exception of the barrels discoloured), London proof marks. See illustration on page 32 £300-500 316. A 15-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by C. Moore, 77 St. James's Street, London, serial no. 1709, circa 1835, with 29 l/2in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib and stamped on the underside 'Chas. Moore's I Notting Hill Forge I Horse Stubs Only' , engraved patent breeches each with platinum plug, line and lined maker's mark, scroll engraved tang and bar-in-wood stepped locks, the latter each engraved 'C. Moore's Patent', figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, and iron mounts including scroll engraved trigger-guard, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and later brass-mounted ramrod with worm (some engraving worn, iron parts discoloured), London proof marks. See illustration on page 32 £400-600

317. A CASED 14-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN signed Manton, midl 9th century, with 29 l/4in. twist sighted barrels (minor pitting), scroll engraved breeches each with platinum plug, scroll engraved tang and signed locks (one hammer replaced), figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip and fore-end, scroll engraved iron mounts including trigger-plate with shell finial, white metal escutcheon, and brassmounted ramrod with worm, Birmingham proof marks, in lined and fitted oak case with accessories including Hawksley shot-flask. See illustration on pages 31 and 36 £400-600 318. A CASED 14-BORE DOUBLEBARRELLED 'IMPERIAIJ CAP PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN by Samuel & Charles Smith, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, serial no. 5057, circa 1840, with 27 3/4in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib, engraved 'Smith's Patent' breech, tang finely engraved with scrollwork incorporating a partridge, signed rounded scroll engraved locks decorated with a partridge on the right lock and a pheasant on the left lock, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved mounts including trigger-guard decorated with three pheasants on the bow, ebony hand-stop in front of the trigger-guard, and original brassmounted ramrod, London proof marks, in its original fitted mahogany case lined in green baize with some accessories including Bartram & Co. powder-flask and brass-mounted leather shot-flask embossed with a mounted Highland hunter, and a quantity of Smith's Patent ' Imperial' caps, the lid with Samuel & Charles Smith trade label for circa 1830-45, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon and flushfitting carrying-handle, the case marked as belonging to ' Major Hutton'. Samuel Smith was granted British Patent no. 5978 in 1830 for his Imperial cap and nipple.

£800-1200

319. A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN signed Charles Piper, mid-19th century, with 29in. rebrowned twist sighted barrels, scroll engraved tang, signed scroll engraved locks decorated with differing scenes each involving game birds and a dog, figured walnut half-stock, engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and later ramrod (some defects). £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

OBSOLETE

320. REMINGTON ARMS CO. 10-BORE (2 5/8IN) TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 65823, 32in. damascus barrels, 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, quadruple lumps, plain rebounding sidelocks, 14in, figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 1Olb. £200-300 321. PORTUGUESE 8X60R MM (KROPATSCHEK) STEYR 'MODEL 1886' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 832, with 32 l/4in. sighted barrel, tubular magazine under the barrel, walnut three-quarter stock (some minor repairs), cleaning rod, and webbing sling. £200-300

322. AN 11X59RMM FRENCH 'MLE. 1874 I M.80' GRAS SERVICE CARBINE, serial no. 79200, St. Etienne, 20 l/4in. sighted barrel, threequarter stock, the butt with brass plaque engraved ' "Bolivar" I Venezuelan Gunboat/ Trinidad 9/12/02', regulation iron mounts (iron parts pitted). The inscription on the butt refers to the blockade of Venezuelan ports which began in 1902 mainly under British and German combined forces . 'The Bolivar' was a Venezuelan gunboat captured by the British at Trinidad on the l Oth December 1902 and subsequently incorporated into the British flotilla

£50-70 323. WEBLEY .44 RIM-FIRE N0.2 'THE BRITISH BULLDOG' DOUBLEACTION FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER, serial no. 23182, 6in. overall, retaining much original nickel-plated finish, chequered walnut grips, black powder proof marks; in its original velvet-lined leather-bound canvas holster. See illustration on page 39 £500-700 324. A RARE KOLIBRI 2.7MM SELFLOADING PISTOL, serial no. 7, 2 3/4in. overall, retaining original blued finish to barrel and action, and hard rubber chequered grips. According to Cartridges Of The World (JOth Ed.) by Frank C. Barnes the 2.7mm Kolibri "might do to dispatch a trapped mouse or eliminate an overly aggressive cockroach"

See illustration on page 39 £600-800

325. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. 1901 PATENT 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON, serial no. 261 , 12in. barrel stamped 'Made in US.A. Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven. Conn. Patented August 20. 1901.', 'Not For Ball' with London proof marks for 10-bore (2 5/8in) nitro, iron carriage cast with 'W.R.A.C. TRADE MARK. MADE IN US.A.', drilled iron wheels, black painted finish overall. See illustration on page 36 £250-350 326. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. 1901 PATENT 10-BORE SIGNAL CANNON, serial no. 284, 12in. barrel stamped 'Made in US.A. Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven. Conn. Patented August 20. 1901.', 'Not for Ball' with London proof marks for 10-bore (2 5/8in) nitro, iron carriage cast with 'W.R.A.C. TRADE MARK. MADE IN US.A.' , drilled iron wheels, black painted finish overall. See illustration on page 36 £250-350 327. A RARE AND EARLY MACNAUGHTON 32-BORE 'THE MARSUPIAL EXPRESS' SIDELEVER ROUND-ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 763, 27in. barrels, MacNaughton 'The Edinburgh' patent triggerplate action, patent no. 2848of1879, use no. 18, swept sidelever, broad top-strap with manual lever safety and white metal inspection port cover, border engraving, the action engraved "THE MARSUPIAL EXPRESS", the topstrap engraved 'MacNaughton Patent 18 I 763', 14in. figured stock (pinned at head) including buttplate, weight 5lb. See illustration on page 3 7 £400-600

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328. W.& J. DAVIS (BIRMINGHAM) 10BORE (2 5/8IN) TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 77948, 31 l /2in. black powder only damascus barrels, 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, treblegrip action with side-bolsters, rebounding back-action locks, scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate (chip at heel), weight 8lb. 9oz. £200-300 329. WILLIAM MOORE 8-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 784, 32in. three stage brown twist barrel signed 'William Moore, Maker to his Majesty, 78 Edgware Rd, London', nonrebounding sidelock engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with spurred buttcap and pistolgrip cap, weight 9lb. £300-500 330. A GOOD CHARLES LANCASTER .250 CF 'NON-FOULING SMOOTH OVAL BORE RIFLING' PUSHFORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 13330, 26 l/4in. black powder only barrel with matt sight rib and open sights to 50, 100 and 150 yards, plain action retaining much original colourhardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, horn-tipped foreend, weight Sib. 5oz. See illustration on page 38 £600-800 330A. ITHACA HAMMERLESS 10-BORE (2 7/8IN) BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 100474, 32in. brown twist nitro barrels, 2 7/8in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full, plain action retaining some colourhardening, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including lin, rubber recoil pad, weight 1Olb. 2oz. See illustration on page 119 £500-700

AFTERNOON SALE 3.30 AM - Lots 331-786

NB: THE FOLLOWING LOTS 331 459 (INCLUSIVE) WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH FIREARMS CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE THESE WEAPONS MAY BE RELEASED

336. ONE HUNDRED ROUNDS KYNOCH .297/.250 ROOK RIFLE AMMUNITION, in two sealed boxes of fifty rounds each, smokeless, 56 grn solid. £20-30 337. FIFTY ROUNDS KYNOCH .297/.250 ROOK RIFLE AMMUNITION, smokeless, 56 grn hollow point. £10-15 338.

AMMUNITION

331. ONE-HUNDRED ROUNDS KYNOCH .240 MAGNUM (RIMLESS) NITRO-EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 100 grn aluminium pointed bullet. £40-60 332. ONE-HUNDRED ROUNDS (KYNOCH) .240 MAGNUM (RIMLESS) NITRO-EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 100 grn aluminium pointed bullet, plain non-branded boxes. £40-60 333. SEVENTY-FIVE ROUNDS .475 N0.2 NITRO EXPRESS IN SEALED ZINC CONTAINERS. £80-120 334. FIFTEEN ROUNDS ELEY 12-BORE GASTIGHT 'PEGAMOID' SLUG AMMUNITION. £15-25 335. ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY ROUNDS KYNOCH .297/.250 ROOK RIFLE AMMUNITION, smokeless, one hundred marked 56 grn solid, remaining box of fifty solid, weight not stated. £20-30

339. FIFTY-NINE ROUNDS KYNOCH .303 BRITISH AMMUNITION, cordite, 215 grn soft point. £10-15 340. THIRTEEN ROUNDS PAINSWESSEX UN. FLARE PISTOL AMMUNITION, six 'Illuminating', seven 'Red'. £5-10 341. ONE HUNDRED ROUNDS SPEER 'GOLD DOT' .50 ACTION EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 325 grn hollow soft point. £20-30

345. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .380 AUTOMATIC AMMUNITION, 95 grn f.m.j. £10-20 346. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .357 MAGNUM AMMUNITION, 158 grn copperwashed lead. £10-20 347. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .38 SPECIAL AMMUNITION, 158 grn lead. £10-20 348. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .45 COLT AMMUNITION, 255 grn lead. £10-20 349. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .45 AUTOMATIC AMMUNITION, 230 grn f.m.j. £10-20 350. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS RWS 7MM REM. MAG. AMMUNITION, 145 grn soft point. £20-40

342. EIGHTY ROUNDS WINCHESTER .44 REM. MAG AMMUNITION, 240 grn hollow soft point. £10-20

351. TWO HUNDRED & FIFTY KYNOCH .500 NITRO EXPRESS BULLETS, 570 grn solid. £10-15

343. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .25 AUTO (6.35MM) AMMUNITION, 50 grn f. m.j . £10-20

352. FORTY-FIVE ROUNDS FIOCCHI 36-BORE LEAD-TIPPED WHALEMARKING HARPOONS, individually numbered, the shaft of each marked 'Reward for Return to Discovery I British Museum (Nat. Hist.) London' , approx. 7 7/8in. long, for use in the tracking and monitoring of whale colonies, in opened wooden case. £60-80

344. TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS WINCHESTER .32 AUTOMATIC AMMUNITION, 7 1 grn f.m.j . £10-20

353. A CASE OF FIFTY ROUNDS FIOCCHI 12-BORE LEAD-TIPPED WHALE-MARKING HARPOONS individually numbered, the shaft of e:ch marked 'Reward For Return To Discovery I British Museum (Nat. History) London', approx. 12 3/8in. long, for use in the tracking and monitoring of whale colonies, in opened wooden case. £100-150 354. TWENTY-SIX ROUNDS .375 FLANGED (2 1/2IN.) NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION, mixture Eley and Kynoch, soft point. £10-15 355. A DYNAMIT NOBEL 'ROTTWEIL' PROPRIETRY DISPLAY CASE variety of shot and slug cartridges. ' £5-10 356. FIFTY ROUNDS KYNOCH .500 (3IN.) NITRO-EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 570 gm soft nose. £80-120 357. No lot 358. FORTY ROUNDS KYNOCH .577 (31N.) NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 750 gms soft point. £30-50 359. FORTY ROUNDS KYNOCH .577 (31N.) NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 750 grns solid. £30-50 360. ONE HUNDRED ROUNDS KYNOCH .577 (3IN.) NITRO EXPRESS AMMUNITION, 750 gms solid. £80-120

RIFLES

361. WINCHESTER 12-BORE 'MODEL 1893' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN serial no. B3 l l 36, 30in. nitro barrel. ' £80-120 362. WINCHESTER .45-70 'MODEL 1886' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 126168 for 1902 22in. sighted blued nitro barrel, blued ' action, case-hardened lever and hammer walnut stock with shotgun-style butt. ' See illustration on page 42 £500-700 363. NAVY ARMS CO. .44 CAL BLACK POWDER REMINGTON 1858 ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 13074, in a wood case with spare cylinder and accessories including brass cap dispenser. £20-30 364. PARKER-HALE 7.62MM BOLTACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no. JI 161, 28in. nitro barrel, with ParkerHale 'PH5E' back-sight. £100-150 365. PIETTA (RETAILED BY HENRY KRANK) .36 CAL BLACK POWDER REMINGTON 1858 NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 251126, in its original carton with instructions. £20-30 366. THOMAS BLAND & SONS RETAILED B.S.A..303 'LEE SPEED PATENTS' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 16121, 21 in. nitro barrel, the dust-cover engraved with retailer's details and 'Presented to James Matthews by Carluke Friends'. £80-120

367. WINCHESTER .45-70 'MODEL 1886' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, serial no. 1026 for 1886, 26in. round nitro sighted barrel, walnut halfstock with crescent-style butt. See illustration on page 42 £700-900 368. BRITISH .303 N0.4 MKl BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE REGULATED BY FULTONS, serial no. AP7143 , 25 l/4in. nitro barrel mounted with Brindles hooded target front sight, the receiver mounted with a Parker-Hale PH5B target back-sight; together with a small wooden box containing seven interchangeable front sight elements and a key. £200-300 369. CZ .30-06 '600 ZKK' BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE ' serial no. A87 12, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, set trigger, 14 3/4in. stock. £100-150 370. ANSCHUTZ .22 'MODELL 1400' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 76 1424, 21 3/4in. nitro barrel threaded for sound moderator, receiver mounted with a Bushnell ' ScopechiefIV' 4x telescopic sight. £20-30 371. SABATTI .300 WIN. MAG. BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE ' serial no. 18740, 22in. nitro barrel fitted with a muzzle break, the receiver mounted with a Lisenfeld 3-9x42 'Spezial' telescopic sight. £150-200 372. WINCHESTER .308 WIN. 'MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT' BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE ' serial no. 504175, 21 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Meopta 'Artemis 2000' 6x42 telescopic sight. £100-150

373. INTERARMS 7MM REM. MAG. 'MARK X' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 833556, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a 6x42 telescopic sight on a Leupold rail. £100-150 374. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .375 H&H MAG. TAKE-DOWN BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 26141, 24 3/4in. nitro barrel sighted to 300 yards, DWM action fitted with Apel quick release mounts and mounted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-Z' l.56x42 'T*' telescopic sight, figured 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock with grip-trap with hinged cover containing a spare fore-sight element, horn fore-end cap, sling mounts, and vacant silver escutcheon. £2800-3200 375. ANSCHUTZ .222 REM. BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1306919, 23in. nitro barrel fitted with muzzle break, the receiver mounted with a Tasco 4-16x40 telescopic sight. This rifle is currently set sup for Running Deer target shooting.

£350-450 376. PARKER-HALE 7MM 'SAFARI SUPER' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. -18570, 22in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a 3-9x40 telescopic sight. £30-50 377. RUGER .243 WIN. 'N0.1' FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 130-1 3427, 25 1/2in. nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator, the barrel mounted with an Edgar bros 6x44 telescopic sight. £250-350

378. B.S.A.. 220 LONG RIFLE MARTINIACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 45204, 29in. black powder barrel, Parker-Hale 'Model 7' back-sight, bakelite lever-cover. £50-70

382. TWO .450 CALIBRE KRUPP (ESSEN) FALLING BLOCK RIFLE BARRELS, 28in. length, one turn in 22in., Nock form on breech end, threaded lin. tip. £80-120

379. HOLLAND & HOLLAND .240 APEX (FLANGED) 'DOMINION' BACKACTION EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 31437, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with short matt raised sighting flat with folding rear back-sight calibrated to 350 yards, the barrels signed in full and engraved' .240 Bore' on the rib, matt raised ramp bead foresight, automatic safety, removable disc strikers, border engraved action, lockplates and blued trigger-guard, chequered front trigger, 14 l /2in. figured pistolgrip stock with rubber butt-plate, cheekpiece, pistolgrip-trap with foliate engraved hinged cover, silver escutcheon, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1931 See illustration on page 39 £6000-8000

383. TWO BROWNING .22 SLR ACTIONS, together with the frame of a Browning . 22 pump action rifle. £10-15

380. WINCHESTER .44 W.C.F. 'MODEL 1892' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 773107 for 1915, 20in. sighted nitro barrel struck with a crown mark 'DCP' with crossed flags between, saddle ring. The mark on the barrel is probably that of the District of Columbia Police.

£500-700 381. THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 1908 STEYR 8MM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE BY M. ORGIRS (FERLACH), serial no. 1438, 19 3/4in. nitro barrel raised matt-rip with open sights. £30-50

384. SWISS SCHMIDT-RUBIN 7.5MM 'K.31' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 602319, 25 3/4in. nitro barrel, with brass muzzle cover. £250-300 385. B.S.A..303 'L.E.1 *' SPORTERISED BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 1526, 25 l/4in. nitro barrel, the action marked with 'ER' crowned and dated ' 1902' . £30-50 386. GERMAN 8MM 'KAR.88' BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE CARBINE, serial no. 909, the receiver marked 'c.g.h.*v.c.s/suhl ' DATED ' 1905 ', later set triggers, sold with a proof exemption certificate. £100-150 387. DWM 8MM PORTUGUESE 'MOD. 1904' M39 MAUSER BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. J7565, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel. £150-200 388. STEYR 6.5X54 MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER ' M.1903' BOLTMAGAZINE TAKE-DOWN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1495, 22 l /2in. nitro barrel. £100-150

389. STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH .264 WIN. MAG. 'STEYR MANNLICHER MOD.S' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 21354, 25 l /2in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with Apel quick-release bases. £300-500 390. JOHN RIGBY & CO .. 275 BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5159, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, figured 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including rubber recoil pad, regulated for 140 gm pointed bullets, the magazine floor-plate engraved with the initials 'R. M-B.'. £300-500 391. MAUSER 7X57 'MODEL B' BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 21844 for circa 1908, 24in. nitro barrel with 50m- l ,000m tangent back-sight, intermediate-size action, bolt with pear-shaped handle, lever-type floor-plate, figured 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with horn butt-plate, set triggers. £500-700 392. MOSSBERG .22 (S-L-LR) BOLTMAGAZINE U.S. MILITARY RIFLE, serial no . 29549, 24 l /2in. nitro barrel, aperture back-sight. £20-30 393. B.S.A.. 303 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 11281 , 24in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with Redfield scope rail, set triggers. £150-200 394. SAVAGE .300 (SAVAGE) '1899 MODEIJ LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 244149, 24in. nitro barrel, l 4in. highly figured walnut stock. See illustration on page 42 £300-500

395. JOSEPH LANG & SONS 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4297, 26in. barrels with raised matt sight rib with replacement open sights, Langs patent rotary-underlever, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, nonrebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, best border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall (some exterior pitting), 14in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece and chequered steel buttplate, weight 1Olb. 5oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1872 £1000-1500 396. VALMET .308WIN 'MOD 412 S' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 239940, 23 l /2in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib and open sights, automatic safety, selective single trigger, plain blued action, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with monte carlo comb, sling eyes and 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 8lb. 1Ooz. £200-300 397. TIKKA .308WIN 'MOD 512 S' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no . T 25092, 23 l /2in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib and open sights, automatic safety, selective single trigger, blued action with scrollwork, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock with sling eyes and 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 9lb. £80-120

398. BRNO 12-BORE I 7X57R 'MOD 502.2' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION GUN/RIFLE, serial no. 2 502.2 02195, 23 5/8in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, breech-end with scope rail, 2 3/4in. shot chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, blued action with scroll and deer motifs, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling-swivels and recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz. £80-120 399. WINCHESTER 12-BORE 'MODEL 1897' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. D273025, 24in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, blued finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 5oz. £100-200 400. WM. WANLESS (22 ST. THOMAS ST. SUNDERLAND) .297 I .250 SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 2266, 26in. parker rifled nitro barrel with matt sight rib and leaf sights to 50, 100 and 150 yards, action engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, retaining some colourhardening, 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock (cracked and pinned at head) with pistolgrip-cap, horn-tipped fore-end, weight 4lb. 13oz. See illustration on page 38 £150-250 401. WESTLEY RICHARDS .318 ACCELERATED EXPRESS BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. LT36454, 26 l /4in. signed nitro barrel with folding leaf back-sight graduated to 500 yards, ramp bead foresight with flip-up moon-sight and sprung cover, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with case-hardened pistolgrip-cap, silver escutcheon, in fitted rifle case with Westley Richards trade label. £800-1200

402. DWM 7MM (MAUSER MODEL 93/95) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 562, 27 l/4in. octagonal nitro barrel sighted to l,lOOm., 13 l/3in. pistolgrip stock with schnabel fore-end and scroll engraved white metal plaque inset into the right side of the butt. £500-700 403. B.S.A.. 270 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. iR3625, 23 l/2in. nitro barrel. £50-70 404. ERMA .22 'MOD. EG712' LEVERACTION REPEATING RIFLE, serial no. 059107, 18 l/2in. nitro barrel, the whole nickel-plated. £30-50 405. WESTERNER'S ARMS .36 CAL BLACK POWDER REMINGTON 1858 NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 31802, in a wood case with accessories (sponge interior lining falling apart) . £20-30 406. B.S.A .. 22/250 BOLT-MAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 15R2574, 20 l/2in. nitro barrel. £50-70 407. WINCHESTER .264 WIN. MAG. 'MODEL 70' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 840802, 24in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Pecar 4xl8 'Light' telescopic sight. £100-150 408. JOHN DICKSON & SON, EDINBURGH .270 BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 74164, 21 l /2in. nitro barrel. £50-70

409. VOERE .270 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 134421 , 23 3/3in. nitro barrel. £50-70 410. LUIGI FRANCHI 12-BORE SEMIAUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. D37394, 26in. nitro barrel. £30-50

411. DWM 8MM 'GEW 98' BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 1191, 29 l/4in. nitro barrel , the receiver dated '1916', the whole item varnished. £50-70 412. BRITISH .303 MARTINI-ACTION SERVICE CARBINE, n.v.s.n., 21 l /2in. nitro barrel. £30-50 413. THIEME & SCHLEGELMILCH (SUHL) 16-BORE I 6.5MM 'NIMROD PATENT' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 37028, 26in. Krupp-steel nitro barrels with matt sight rib, sprung open sights (not operating) and shoes for quickly-detachable scope mounts, treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences and side-bolsters, manual sidesafety, the hand mounted with rifle barrel selector switch, cockingindicators, action body deeply carved with flowers and foliage, sideplates engraved with stag and hinds in scrubland settings, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, cheekpiece, sling swivels and engraved sprung ammunition trap, weight 6lb. l 2oz. The gun dates from circa 1928. See illustration on page 41

414. CHAS. INGRAM, GLASGOW RETAILED DWM 7MM BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 4215, 26 3/4in. nitro barrel sighted to l ,OOOm., the receiver engraved 'Berlin' and dated' 1905', 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock with folding peep-sight attached to the wrist, horn fore-end cap. £500-700 415. ARMI SAN MARCO .45-70 (U.S.GOVE.) 'SHARP'S' FALLINGBLOCK TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 36017, nitro barrel, the tang fitted with folding adjustable aperture sight. £200-300 416. STEYR 6.5X53RMM MANNLICHER BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 768, 27 l /2in. nitro barrel, the receiver dated ' 1896'. £80-120 417. BREDA 12-BORE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 21083, 26 l/2in. nitro barrel with polychoke and 28in. nitro barrel, in a vinyl case. £30-50 418. BRNO .223 REM 'MOD. CZ527' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 47360, 21 l/8in. nitro barrel, threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver with telescopic sight mounts, set triggers, 14in. hogsback pistolgrip-stock with sling eyes and horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 4oz. £50-70 419. RARE JAPANESE 6.SMM ' TYPE 38' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE CARBINE, serial no. 160267, 19in. barrel, receiver with chrysanthimum mark, bolt with dust-cover (rear sling mount missing). Sold with a proof exemption certificate. £150-250

420. LEE ENFIELD .303 'SHT. LE Ill*' SPORTERISED BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 7000, 25 l/4in. nitro barrel, the action dated ' 1916'; together with a Cogswell & Harrison .303 'No.4 Mkl*' sporterised bolt-magazine service rifle, serial no. 84L2319, 24in. nitro barrel (each missing magazine); and a Walther .22 bolt-action sporting rifle, serial no. 60581, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver marked 'Deutsches Sportmodell' . (3) £50-70 421. A FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND .450 I .400 (3 1/41N) 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 32122, 26in. nitro barrels proved at Cordite 60-400max, 3 l/4in. chambers, open sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards on a matt sight-rib, ramp-mounted bead foresight with flip-up moonsight, handdetachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, manual safety (auto safety bar in case) elongated top-strap, best bold scroll engraving with strapwork on a matt background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheekpiece, sling swivels and 1in. leather-covered recoil pad, weight lOlb. 3oz., in a brasscornered leather case with accessories and canvas outer. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1929. See illustration on page 40 £25000-30000 422. STEYR MANNLICHER .243 WIN BOLT-MAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 221245, 20in. nitro barrel with open sights, receiver with scope mounts, rotary box magazine, 14 l/4in. figured hogsback pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels and l /4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. £250-350

423. BRNO .22 HORNET 'CZ 527' BOLTMAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 55700, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 4x36 telescopic sight, set trigger. £80-120 424. WM. POWELL & SON .22 CONVERTED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, barrel numbered 11, 26in. oct~gonal barrel tubed to .22 from .297 /.250 cal, matt sight rib with open sights, engraved 'WM POWELL & SON. 35 CARR'S LANE, BIRMINGHAM.', plain action retaining some blued finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 5lb. 2oz. £80-120 425. BRNO MOD 5 .22 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 34833, mounted with a 4x40 telescopic sight and a sound moderator. £30-50 426. .243W B.S.A. SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6271 , mounted with a Whitetail Classic 10x40 telescopic sight. £30-50 t427. MAUSER .308 WIN. 'MOD. 66S' STUTZEN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. SG54909, 2lin. nitro barrel, fitted with Apel quick release scope mounts. Subject to vat at 17 1/2%

£150-250 t428. B.S.A. 7X57MM BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5Bl03 , 24in. nitro barrel; together with a Lee Enfield .303 'No.4 Mkl *' sporterised bolt-magazine service rifle, serial no . 61L7116, 22in. nitro barrel. (2) Subject to vat at 17 1/2%

£80-120

t429. RUGER .22'MODEL10/22' SELFLOADING RIFLE, serial no. 11782816; together with a Brno .22 'CZ 511 ' rifle, serial no. 49258; and a B.S.A. .22 'Armatic' rifle, serial no. H266, . (3) Subject to vat at 17 1/2%

£30-50 430. LYON & LYON .470 EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 42676, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with open sights for 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards, (some exterior pitting) matt sight rib and rampmounted bead foresight, treble-grip action with side-clips, automatic safety, removable striker discs, bold scroll engraving with blued finish overall, 14 l/4in. replacement pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, and rubber recoil pad, replacement fore-end wood, Anson pushrod fore-end release catch, weight lOlb. 13oz. £2000-2500 431. W.J. JEFFERY .400 EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 11951 , 24in. cordite chopperlurnp barrels, tubes engraved 'W.J. JEFFERY & CO. 13 KING ST. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' with open sights for 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards, , matt sight rib and ramp-mounted bead foresight, treble-grip action, automatic safety, removable striker discs, plain finish overall, 14 l/2in. replacement pistolgrip stock with ivory pistolgripcap, replacement fore-end wood, Horsley patent fore-end release catch, weight 1Olb. l 4oz. £1500-2000

432. WILLIAM EVANS (FROM PURDEY'S) .360 EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 8962, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels signed in full (engraving feint) and with matt sighting rib, folding leaf sights graduated to 300 yards, and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flipup moon-sight, automatic safety, removable disc strikers, signed scroll engraved treble-grip action (some pitting), 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock (foreend chipped) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad (perished), and sling-eyes, weight 9lb. 5oz. £1000-1500 433. A LEFT-HANDED REMINGTON 12BORE (5-SHOT) 'MODEL llOOLH' SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. M658665V, 28in. nitro barrel. £140-180 434. SAVAGE 12-BORE 'MODEL 30 SERIES D' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. B670068, 28in. nitro barrel, 3in. magnum chamber; together with a Webley No.3 shot boltaction shotgun, serial no . 5389 (2) £50-70 435. STEYR 6.5MM MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 'M.1903' BOLTMAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 16945 I A1487, 19 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver fitted with Karl Kahles 'Mignon' 4x telescopic sight in quick-detachable raised mounts serial numbered to the rifle, tang-mounted flip-up peep-sight, figured 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock with raised cheekpiece and chequered grip and fore-end, pistolgrip trap with sprung cover, set triggers, leather sling, in canvas-covered rifle case (damaged). £600-800

437. 0.0.M .. 36 SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no. 23799, 13in. overall, with brass frame . £30-50 438. A FINE SCHULTZ & LARSEN .416 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. Sl65, 24 3/4in. blued sighted nitro barrel engraved ' Custom made by Nystrom & Krabbe Denmark' , signed blued action marked 'M-65A' , the bolt with four rear locking-lugs and three gas-escape ports, finely figured 14 3/4in. walnut halfstock with raised cheekpiece and chequered grip and fore-end, and blued iron sling mounts. This rifle appears to be virtually unused. See illustration on page 39 £2000-3000 439. REMINGTON .22 'MODEL 597' SELF-LOADING RIFLE, serial no. 2755626, 16in. nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator. £50-70 440. REMINGTON .22 'MODEL 597' SELF-LOADING RIFLE, serial no. 2755340, 20in. nitro barrel threaded for a sound moderator. £50-70 441. BRNO .243 WIN. 'MOD.ZKK-601' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 45282, 23 3/4in. nitro barrel, set trigger. £80-120

442. GEORGE GIBBS LTD. 'GIBBS .256 MAGNUM' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no.2940, 25 3/8in. nitro barrel with open sights, engraved ' GEORGE GIBBS LTS. 39 BALDWIN STREET. BRISTOL.' 'FOR GIBBS .256 MAGNUM CARTRIDGE ONLY.', receiver with quick-detachable mounts, detachable floorplate, 14in. tiger-stripe figured semi-pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate, sling eyes and mounted with an adjustable peep sight (incomplete) at the hand, weight 7lb. 11 oz. , in its full length canvas case, lid marked 'JOHN NOBLE, ARD KIN GLAS. ARGYLI.: . £800-1200 443. T.WILD 12-BORE TOPLEVER PARADOX HAMMERGUN, serial no . 13876, 28in. nitro barrels, rifled at muzzle, three leaf sights up to 150 yards, 2 3/4in. chambers, rebounding sidelocks retaining traces of original colour-hardening, percussion fences, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 71b. 14oz. £1500-2000 444. PARKER-HALE 7.62MM 'MODEL 1200 TX' BOLT-ACTION TARGET RIFLE, serial no . P-77938, 26in. nitro barrel, with Parker-Hale 'PH5E' backsight. £20-30 445. LUIGI FRANCHI 12-BORE (5SHOT) SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no . 094338, 27 3/4in. nitro barrel with polychoke; together with a Remington 12-bore ' Wingmaster Model 870' pump-action shotgun, serial no. V414652V, 24 1/2in. nitro barrel (2) £80-120 446. ITHACA GUN CO .. 270 WIN 'LSA65' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no . 650-22164, 22 l/4in. nitro barrel, Parker-Hale scope-mount bases. £30-50

436. NAVY ARMS .44 SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, serial no. 64692, 13in. overall, with brass frame . £30-50

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447. STEYR 7X57MM MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER BOLT-MAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 11411 , 17 3/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss DiatalZA 4x32 telescopic sight, set triggers, the mounts raised and pierced to allow use of open sights, in James Woodward & Sons fitted rifle case. £300-500

450. DWM 7MM MAUSER Z.A.R. 'MODEL 1895' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 5008, 29in. barrel, receiver signed on the side rail, the stock (hand-guard cut down) carved on the right side of the butt ' J.J. de Beer' over a heart surrounded by leaves and 'De Heer is Mijn rots in den Stijd.' . Sold with a proof exemption certificate.

448. WINCHESTER 20-BORE 'MODEL 1912' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 7343, 24 3/4in. nitro barrel, £50-70

It is thought that this rifle formed part of a shipment of 2,000 rifles sent in March 1897.

449. A RARE SPENCER ARMS CO. 12BORE REPEATING SHOTGUN, serial no. 3349, 30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrel, engraved 'SPENCER ARMS CO. WINDSOR CT. USA PAT. APR 1882', 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, Spencer & Roper patent action, US patent no. 255,894 I UK patent no. 1636 of 1882, with pivoted breech block, tubular magazine with exterior sliding handle which operates loading and ejecting cartridges and cocks the hammer, the triggerguard housing a secondary reversed trigger which also cocks the hammer, 14 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. The Spencer Repeating shotgun is credited with being the first patented pump-action repeating firearm. A batch of 70 were imported by Charles Lancaster in the white and retailed by them fairly early on in their production run. Rigby's are also known to have imported them and due to this gun not carrying a Lancaster serial number it is likely to be one of the latter imports. Despite being well received by the Shooting Press of the time, their innovative design and effectiveness in the field was not appreciated by the public and never enjoyed much commercial success in Britain.

See illustration on page 42 £250-350

£80-120 451. B.S.A..270 WIN. BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 8R6439, 23 l/2in. nitro barrel mounted with Williams back-sight. £50-70 452. TWO B.S.A..22 'SUPERSPORTFIVE' BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLES, serial nos. SC10728 and 5337SB, each with 22 3/4in. nitro barrel, one threaded for sound moderator (one magazine missing). (2) £5-10 453. A GERMAN MADE 16-BORE I .22LR PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMER DRILLING, serial no. 15756, 27 1/2in. nitro reproved barrels, rifle barrel tubed to .22LR, raised matt sight rib with flipup open sights, push-forward underlever, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, rebounding backaction locks with carved hammers, the hand mounted with a flip-up peepsight and rifle barrel selector switch, set triggers, action and lockplates deeply carved with stylised foliage, the lockplates with stag and hound, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece, sling swivels and engraved sprung ammunition trap, engraved steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz. The gun dates from circa 1886. See illustration on page 41 £300-500

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454. AN UNFINISHED .45 ITALIAN BLACK POWDER MUZZLELOADING PERCUSSION 'KENTUCKY' KIT RIFLE, serial no. 2808, 35 3/4in. sighted octagonal barrel, case-hardened lock, set triggers, figured full stock, brass mounts, brass-mounted ramrod. £10-20 455. WESTERN FIELD 12-BORE 'MOD 30' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. U l9961 , 28in. nitro reproved barrel, Browning patent action. £20-30 456. AN UNUSUAL B.S.A..303 'LEESPEED PATENTS' BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 8288, 30 1/2in. black powder barrel stamped '38. Gr. s Rifleite', volley sights, and the butt with sprung folding spike housed under a hinged steel buttplate. The spike conversion to the butt is not a recognised military pattern. The spike is locked into position on the heel of the butt by the hinged butt-plate. Photographs from the First World War show rifle grenades being fired with the rifle upside down and the heel pushed against the ground. It is possible that this conversion was a measure to help stabilise the rifle during grenade firing.

£150-250 457. GERMAN 8MM 'GEW 98' BOLTMAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 8443, 29 l/4in. nitro barrel, the receiver engraved 'Erfurt' and dated ' 1905'. £100-150

458. STEYR 6.5X54MM MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER 'M.1903' TAKEDOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5806, 22 l/2in. nitro barrel with sprung hooded front-sight, the cocking-piece with Rigby's retractable peep-sight, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock with grip-trap and butt-trap. £80-120 459. B.S.A. 7X57 BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5B 1864, 24 l/4in. nitro barrel; together with a B.S.A. .303 bolt-magazine sporting rifle, serial no. 1183 7, 24 l/8in. nitro barrel. Both rifles require some attention (2) £40-60

NB: THE FOLLOWING LOTS 460 TO END OF SALE (INCLUSIVE) WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE THESE WEAPONS MAY BE RELEASED.

PAIRS

460. COGSWELL & HARRISON -A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE AVANT TOUT' BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 25620/ 1, 30in. nitro barrels (No. l barrel sleeved), 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, actions engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz., in their double oak and leather case. £500-700

461. CHAS OSBOURNE & CO. - A PAIR OF 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 20242/3, No.2 original blacked damascus nitro barrels, No.l replacement nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 (No.l) and true cyl in both (No.2), actions engraved with scrollwork, No.l with l 6in. well-figured replacement stock and No.2 with 14 l/2in. wellfigured original stock, weight 5lb. 12oz. No.2 missing fore-end finial. See illustration on page 43 £1000-1500 462. JOSEPH LANG - A PAIR OF 12BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14169 I 70, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by the maker's in 1969), tubes engraved 'JOSEPH LANG & SON. 7, BURY STREET. ST. JAMES ' S, LONDON, ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, non-selective single-triggers, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 l/4in. highly-figured stocks including 1 3/8in. wood extensions, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their brass-cornered oak and leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1908. See illustration on page 44 £7000-9000 463. A PAIR OF 16-BORE BELGIAN MADE LEFAUCHEUX HAMMERGUNS, serial nos. E44 & 52K, 28 l/2in. barrels, rebounding backaction locks retaining virtually all colour-hardening, scroll triggerguards, 14in, stocks, weight 61b. 8oz. Sold with proof exemption certificates. See illustration on page 42 £400-600

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464. ARMI FAMARS - A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-COCKING TOPLEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUNS, serial no. 31977/8, 27 3/4in. browned nitro barrels, ribs gold-inlaid ' Castore 270' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and imp cyl (No. I) and 1/2 and 3/4 (No.2), articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, manual safeties, carved oval fences, actions and rebounding hammers with partial fine scroll engraving, the toplevers gold-inlaid with a crown, plain finish lockplates with gold-inlaid borders and the maker's name in gold, triggerplates signed 'L. Casari', 14 l/4in. well-figured stocks with diamond grips, 9 l/2in. fore-ends inlaid with gold maker's crests, weight 71b. See illustration on page 45 £6000-8000 465. HENRY ATKIN - A PAIR OF 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 748/9, 30in. nitro best English damascus barrels (barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine scrollwork, 14 l /2in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight 61b. 8oz. In their maker's oak and leather double guncase with various accessories including the key. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1897. See illustration on pages 46 and 47 £4000-6000 466. WILLIAM POWELL & SON -A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10145 and 10303, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (No. l barrels below recommended wall thickness), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks (No.l restocked, No.2 new fore-end wood), weight 6lb. 9oz. In a George Gibbs oak and leather double gun case. See illustration on page 48 £2500-3500

467. MAUSER - A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE 'MOD CONTRAST' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 027797 I 028077, 27 3/4in. nitro monobloc barrels with 6mm matt top-ribs, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke (No. 027797) and 1/4 and I/2 choke (No. 028077), hold-open toplevers, manual safeties with integral barrel selector switches, actions and sideplates with scenes of pheasant and duck surrounded by bold acanthus scrollwork, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stocks including buttplates, weight 7lb.( one stock cracked at hand) £300-500 468. WESTLEY RICHARDS - A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'GOLD NAME' DETACHABLE-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no . 8926 and 895 I, gun no. I with 29in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS . 23 CONDUIT ST. LONDON. GUN MAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE V', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, gun no.2 with 28in. replacement barrels by the maker's in 1969, rib inscribed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO., BIRMINGHAM', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, Westley Richards patent detachable-lock actions, patent 17731 of I887, use numbers 1046 and 1074, selective single triggers, scroll-backed treble-grip actions with detachable floorplates, retaining virtually full colour-hardening and finish (renewed), the maker's name inlaid in gold, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks including I l/2in. wood extensions, weight 6lb. 8oz. (No.I) and 6lb. I2oz. (No.2), in a brasscornered leather case with a canvas outer and a complement of Westley Richards brass and wood snapcaps, horn-handled turnscrews, nickel-plated oil bottles and a brass and wood chamber brush and cleaning rod. The guns were completed circa 193 7. See illustration on pages 47 and 65 £4000-6000

469. A PAIR OF ENGLISH MADE 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3629/30, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (in 196 I and I 957), ribs engraved ' W.W. GREENER. 66 HAYMARKET. LONDON. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, I877, I878 & 1879', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke (No.I) and 1/4 and full (No.2), unsigned bolstered treble-grip actions engraved with woodcock and partridge amid scrollwork, retaining very slight traces of original colourhardening, I4 3/4in. figured semipistolgrip stocks, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. See illustration on page 66 £4000-6000 470. E.J.CHURCHILL -A PAIR OF 12BORE 'THE PREMIERE QUALITY' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 4384/5, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with narrow filed ribs (wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine scrollwork, pinless locks, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, 13 3/4in. well-figured replacement stocks, weight Sib. I2oz. , in two single guncases. See illustration on page 67 £4000-6000 471. STEPHEN GRANT & SONS - A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 7542/3, 28in. nitro chopperlump new barrels by the maker's signed 'Stephen Grant & Sons 7 Bury Street St James London England' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, fluted fences, removable disc strikers, 14 3/4in. well-figured stocks including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads No. I replacement stock and fore-end wood), weight (No.I) 7lb., (No.2) 6lb. I2oz.in their maker's oak and leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1904. See illustration on page 68 £5000-7000

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472. COGSWELL & HARRISON -A PAIR OF 16-BORE 'EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR' SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial nos. 55504/5, 27 l /2in. nitro barrels signed 'Cogswell & Harrison Ltd Extra Quality Victor Ejector I68 Piccadilly London' 2 I/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and I/2 choke, locks and actions engraved with bouquet and scrollwork, retaining much colour-hardening, southgate ejectors, l5in. highlyfiguredstocks including l in. leather recoil pads, weight 6lb. 3oz., in their maker's oak and leather case. They come with their Certificate of Origin confirming they were completed on 7th September I926 for Sir C Chubb. See illustration on page 69 £ 10000- I 5OOO 473. F.DUMOULIN & CO LIEGE - A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTORS, serial no. 6892I and 68926, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels, colour-hardened actions. £60-80 474. BOSS & CO. -A PAIR OF 12-BORE EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 4472/3, numbered 2 & 3, 28in. nitro replacement barrels by I M Crudgington, 7 Green Street, Bath, 2 I/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and I/2 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, IS 3/4in. well-figured stocks, No.2 replacement, No.3 with l l/4in. wooden extension, weight 61b. 9oz., in their maker's leather double motorcase. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in I897. See illustration on page 70 £6000-8000

475. BOSS & CO. -A MATCHED PAIR OF 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7804 & 8481 , 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels signed 'Boss & Co 41 Albermarle Street, Piccadilly, London W' , 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, rolled-edge triggerguards, 14 l /2in. well-figured replacement semi-pistolgrip stocks including 3/4in. leather recoil pads, weight 6lb., in their maker's leather double motorcase. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1931 and 193 7 respectively.

See illustration on page 71 £35000-45000 476. WILLIAM FORD -A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 6906 & 7371, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (No.I wall thickness well below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, actions profusely engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, intercepting sears, 14 l/4in. highlyfigured stocks with recessed chequered side panels and toe plates, weight 5lb. lOoz.

See illustration on page 72 £700-900 477. STEPHEN GRANT -A PAIR OF 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 7085/6, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, fluted fences, best fine scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured stocks, forends with light damage and rechequered, weight 6lb. 15oz., in a leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1898. See illustration on page 73 £3000-5000

478. WESTLEY RICHARDS -A PAIR OF 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT DETACHABLE-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 1856112, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed ' Westley Richards 23 Conduit St, London, Gunmaker's by Appointment to HM the King', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scroll-backed actions engraved with bold scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, beaded fences, hinged bottom plate, 15 l/4in. wellfigured stocks, weight 6lb., in their maker's double leather motorcase with various accessories.

481. ROBERT HUGHES -A PAIR OF 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 30443, 30in. damascus barrels, actions profusely engraved with rose and scrollwork, scalloped chequered panels, l 5in. well-figured stocks including 1in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 8oz. In a double canvas and leather case., sold with proof exemption certificates.

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482. AYA 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 450026, 25in. nitro barrels with Churchill-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, floral and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original finish, 14 l/2in . figured stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a canvas case with John Rigby trade label. £250-350

£5000-7000 479. VICTOR SARASQUETA -A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 231785 I 6, 26in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, articulated front triggers, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, scroll engraving, retaining traces of colourhardening, 14 l /4in. stocks, weight 6lb. 9oz. £400-600 480. VINCENTO BERNARDELLI - A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 3182/3, 27in. nitro barrels signed 'Bernardelli Gunmark', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and actions engraved with fine rose and scrollwork by G.Bertussi, removable disc strikers, 15in, wellfigured stocks, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in their double motorcase. See illustration on page 75 £2000-3000

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See illustration on page 76 £800- 1200 SIDELOCK EJECTORS

483. BOSS & CO. 12-BORE ROUNDBODIED EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 7817. 27in. nitro chopperlump replacement barrels in 1981 by the maker, raised wide rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, retaining much colour-hardening (renewed), gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, removable disc strikers, rolled-edge triggerguard, 15in. highly-figured replacement stock, replaced fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its maker's oak and leather case with canvas outer. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 26th April 1930 with 30in. barrels modified and full choke, weighing 7lb. 4oz. as a pigeon gun. See illustration on page 77 £ 12000-16000

484. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'DOMINION' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 30298, 30in. nitro barrels (pitted at muzzle), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 5oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1924 £800-1200 485. E.J.CHURCHILL 12-BORE 'THE IMPERIAL MODEL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4764, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels (wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved profusely with bold scrollwork on a matt background, bottom plate engraved with a gold crown, 15in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight Sib. 13oz., in its maker's lightweight leather VC case. See illustration on page 78 £1000-1500 486. J. BLANCH & SON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. · 6668, 29in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels (left hand wallthickness just below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, treble-grip action, removable striker discs, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, action and sideplates profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork on a matt background, triggerguard dated ' MCMX', 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. bakelite extension, weight 6lb. 7oz. See illustration on page 79 £2000-2500

487. A FINE KELL-ENGRAVED JOHN DICKSON & SON 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 7438, No.2 of a pair, 29in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (left hand wall-thickness just below recommended minimum), rib inscribed 'JOHN DICKSON & SON. 32 HANOVER STREET. EDINBURGH.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, Dickson patent round-action, use number 1798, the fences, action and furniture profusely engraved with bold acanthus scroll and strap work on a matt background, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 16in. wellfigured stock including 2 l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. l 2oz., in its leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on the 28th April 1936 £6000-8000 488. BOSS & CO 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6069, 28in sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining much colourhardening (renewed), rolled-edge triggerguards, 14 l/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 61b. IOoz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1911. See illustration on page 80 £4000-6000 489. HENRY ATKIN 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 348 1, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, tubes engraved 'HENRY ATKIN LTD. 88 JERMYN STREET. LONDON. S.W.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, best bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of pheasant and partridge, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14 3/4in. figured stock, locks and stock swept towards central vision, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a Henry Atkin brasscornered oak and leather guncase, with original receipt of purchase dated 1946. See illustration on page 81 £2000-3000

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490. THOMAS HORSLEY & SON 12BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3782, 28 l/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, treblegrip action, fluted fences, best fine scroll engraving, retaining much colourhardening (renewed), 14 l/4in. stock including wood buttplate, Horsley patent fore-end release catch, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. See illustration on page 91 £1200-1600 491. LANG & HUSSEY LTD 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10842, 28in, nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and action border engraved, toplever opening to the left, 15 l/4in. well-figured stock including 1in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 87 £1000-1500 492. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5647, 29in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed 'WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 78, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, .removable striker discs, fine scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock including l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. £1000-1500 493. BOZARD & CO 12-BORE 'SIMPLISSIMUS' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8522 No.2 of a pair, 29in. barrels signed 'Bozard & Co 33 New Bond Street, London made of Sir Joseph Whitworths Fluid Compressed Steel,' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, carved leaf fences, goldinlaid cocking-indicators, l 6in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. In a Jason Abbot leather case. See illustration on page 87 £ 1000-1500

494. GOLD SABEL 12-BORE SELFOPENING SDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11905, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, hand-detachable lockplates, 15 l/4in. well-figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. lOoz. £250-350 495. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14552, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (by another), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, non-selective single trigger, treble-grip action, scroll border engraving, brushed bright finish, l 4in. figured stock (slight crack to rear of left lockplate ), weight 6lb. I Ooz. £600-800 496. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7235, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, best border and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, 14 3/4in stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz. £250-350 497. C. SMITH 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 92255, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1.2 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l /2in. figured stock, top right horn missing; together with an AYA 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. 140987 (2) £200-250

498. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAU SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23016, (No. l of a pair), 30in. nitro barrels (ribs loose), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1903 and it comes with an original receipt dated 12th September 1946 saying it was sold as a secondhand gun for 150. See illustration on page 82 £2000-2500 499. GOROSABEL SILVER SABLE 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 65435, 25 3/4in. nitro barrels (lefthand wall thickness below recommended minimum). In a leather case. £80-120 500. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAU SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 31660 No .2 of a pair, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, handdetachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, 15 1/2in. highly-figured stock including Jin. leather recoil pad, diamond grip, weight 6lb. 11 oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1929. See illustration on page 82 £8000-12000

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501. AYA 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 199459, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, stylised bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 15in. figured stock with attached pistolgrip and 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a canvas case. £400-600 502. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAU SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 29474, No.2 of a pair, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, hand-detachable lockplates, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, maker's name in a cartouche, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, I 5in, well-figured stock including 1in. wood extension, weight 61b. 5oz., in its maker's oak lined leather case with various accessories. See illustration on page 83 £3000-5000 503. JOHN RIGBY & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 16966, No.2 of a pair, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with broad rib (some pitting), engraved 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 72 ST JAMES'S STREET. LONDON' in gothic script, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, J. Rigby and T. Bissel rising third bite patent treble-grip action, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 847, fluted fences, dipped-edge lockplates with best bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock including buttplate (small repair to rear of left lockplate), Rigby's patent foreend release catch and ejector/non-ejector selector nut, weight 6lb. 6oz. See illustration on page 84 £1000-1500

504. F.BEESLEY (FROM PURDEY'S) 12BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1239, 28in, nitro replacement barrels by another, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock including 1in, wooden extension, weight 61b.8oz. ,See illustration on page 87 £1000-1500 505. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4698, 25 l/2in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, carved leaffences, 14 l/2in. wellfigured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £500-700 506. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 24647, 28in. nitro replacement barrels by Benjamin Wild & Son, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, border engraved action, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, bright finish overall, 15in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 1 loz., in a leather case with Holland & Holland trade label. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1904. See illustration on page 85 £700-900

507. JOHN RIGBY & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16180, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (by the maker's) with broad rib, engraved 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 72 ST JAMES ' S STREET. LONDON & DUBLIN' in gothic script, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, J. Rigby and T. Bissel rising third bite patent treblegrip action, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 516, fluted fences, dipped-edge lockplates with best bold acanthus scroll engraving, 15 l/4in. highly-figured stock including 1 l/4in. wood extension, Rigby's patent fore-end release catch and ejector/non-ejector selector nut, weight 6lb. 6oz. See illustration on page 85 £2000-2500 508. C. H. WESTON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 5760, 28 l /4in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, carved leaf fences, 14 l/2in. wellfigured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 14oz. £700-900 509. MAURO BATTAGLIA 12-BORE 'MOD. MONIA' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 005, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels scroll engraved on the rib at the breech, gold inlaid ' M. BATTAGLIA- RAVENNA' and with gold lines at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, manual safety, articulated front trigger, removable disc strikers, pinless lockplates finely engraved with scenes of partridge and pheasant in flight in wooded landscapes, the bottomplate with a woodcock, the whole relief engraved with scrollwork and foliage on a matt background, triggerplate signed 'i c M. Gobbi '99', bright finish overall, 15 l/4in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in its lightweight leather case. The gun was completed in 2000 as one of a pair, the other being a 20-bore. It remains in virtually unused condition. See illustration on page 86 £5000-7000

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510. W.J. JEFFERY 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4609, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (right hand wall-thickness just below recommended minimum), rib inscribed ' W.J.JEFFERY & CO. 13 KING STREET. ST JAMES'S. LONDON.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with arcaded fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. The gun was completed circa 1898. See illustration on page 89 £800-1200 511. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJETOR, serial no. 16374, 26in, nitro barrels, No. l of a pair, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, shell relief on fences, 14 3/4in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1895 £1000-1500 512. JOHN POWELL 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, Spanish made, serial no. 26037, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, handdetachable lockplates engraved with rose and scrollwork, rounded frame, I 4 1/4in, well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. In a vinyl case. See illustration on page 87 £500-700

513. HOGAN & COLBOURNE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1069, 2Sin. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib inscribed 'HOGAN & COLBOURNE, GUNMAKER'S, STRATFORD UPON AVON, ENGLAND', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, articulated front trigger, fences, action bar and triggerplate deeply engraved with floral and scroll motifs on a matt background, the sideplates engraved with scenes of pheasant and partridge in a field and woodland settings, the underside of the action with a spaniel retrieving woodcock, signed 'J.G. Salt', 16in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 14oz., in its brass-cornered leather case. The gun was completed circa l 9S5 and appears to be little used. See illustration on page 88 £2500-3500 514. W. GRIFFITHS 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2150, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, MANCHESTER', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action, fences carved with stylised acanthus leaves, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with naive scenes of capercaillie and pheasant, brushed bright finish overall, 14 7/Sin. wellfigured stock (slight crack at hand) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. Soz. £600-SOO

515 . . JOHN RIGBY & CO. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . l 69S2, 30in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels with broad rib, engraved 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 72 ST JAMES ' S STREET. LONDON' in gothic script and with best scroll engraving at the breech ends, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, J. Rigby and T. Bissel rising third bite patent treble-grip action, patent no. 1141 of 1S79, use number S53 , fluted fences , dipped-edge lockplates with best bold acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock including buttplate, Rigby 's patent fore-end release catch and ejector/nonejector selector nut, weight 6lb. lOoz. , in a leather case with Rigby trade label. See illustration on page 84 £2500-3500 516. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7264, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l /2in, chambers, bored approx. true cyl and imp cyl, silvered action engraved with scrollwork, 15 J/2in. well-figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. £S00-1200 517. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22104, 30in. nitro barrels, (wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, semi-selective single-trigger, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 1in. wooden extension, new fore-end wood, weight 6lb. Soz. In a new canvas and leather William Evans case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1S99 £2500-3500

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The Following two Lots have been used as a pair: 518. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.2' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23S02S, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, handdetachable lockplates, articulated front trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, floral and scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 3oz. £500-700 519. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.2' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 49S794, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill-rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, handdetachable lockplates, articulated front trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, floral and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening, I 4 7/Sin. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 6oz. £500-700 520. ff.HODGSON 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 9245, nitro chopperlump barrels inscribed 'H Hodgson Maker Ipswich', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with bold scrollwork on a matt background, retaining some original colourhardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 1in. black ebonite extension weight 6lb. lOoz. ' See illustration on page 114 £1500-2000 521. LINSLEY BROS. 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 32201 , 2Sin. barrels, best bouquet and scroll engraving (worn), 14 3/Sin. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in its leather case. sold with a proof exemption certificate. £500-700

522. A. FARQUHAR 12-BORE BACKACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. XC02 l 82, 29in. sleeved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, fences finely carved in relief with leaves on a stippled background, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside with an um and flowers, 15 l/4in. highly-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 89 £1000-1500

524. T. BLAND & SONS 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 15190, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, broad rib inscribed 'THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 430. WEST STRAND. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip 'trademark B' action, border engraving, 14 l /2in. tigerstripe stock (repaired crack at hand) with horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a canvas case with reproduction label. £300-500

522A. E.J. CHURCHILL 12-BORE 'THE PREMIERE QUALITY' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3852, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, 15 l /2in. full crossover figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather lightweight 'VC.' case. See illustration on page 78 £1500-2000

525. HENRY TOLLEY 1886 PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 13058, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with broad rib (left hand wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, Tolley 1886 (The Times Gun) patent action, patent no. 10303, use no. 80, incorporating Tolley 1886 patent toplever, patent no 2663, locking safety catch, border and scroll engraving surrounding scenes of hound and fowl, bright finish overall, 14 1/8in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. IOoz. £250-350

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523. A LIGHTWEIGHT DARNE 12BORE SLIDING-BREECH NONEJECTOR, serial no. 3Y52, 27 1/2in. nitro monobloc barrels, ribless underside, marked with one circle, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, sliding breech with scrollwork, German silver finish, 14 l /2in. stock, weight Sib. I 5oz. _See illustration on page 87 £250-350

526. TIPPING & LAWDEN 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 39360, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, (badly pitted), back-action locks partially engraved with scrollwork, Rigby Patent no. 1262, 14in. figured stock. £30-50 527. L.C. SMITH 12-BORE 'FIELD GRADE' SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 344953, 30in. nitro barrels with broad matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, manual safety, plain finish overall, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. l 4oz. £ 100-150

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528. W.H. POLLARD 12-BORE BACKACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 10031, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action, border and scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 3/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £100-150 529. A 'THE ACME' THOMAS WOODWARD 1876 PATENT 'SPIRAL SPRING WOODWARD' 12BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY ADAMS & CO., serial no. 12248, 30in. damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'ADAMS & CO. KINSBURY PLACE. SOUTH LONDON.', Thomas Woodward patent hammerless pushforward-underlever snap action, patent 651of1876, use no. 746, rounded bar, cocking-indicators, manual lever topsafety, fine scroll engraving, 14in. unchequered stock (cracked at head) with heel- and toe-plates, Anson pushrod patent fore-end catch, weight 6lb. 8oz. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 87 £100-200 530. A BENNETT & CO. 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 191917, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (left hand wallthickness below recommended minimum) with sunken rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action with side-clips, border and scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 3/8in. figured semipistolgrip stock including 1 l/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 5oz. The gun barrels are marked with War Department stamps and we are given to believe that the gun was used in the training of aerial gunners towards the latter end of the Great War.

£400-600

531. EXCELSIOR 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 95838, 27in. nitro barrels; together with an A. Ilsley & Co. 12-bore boxlock nonejector, serial no. 5747 (stock cracked and pinned at head) (2) £50-70 532. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 58310, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, locks and action partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. See illustration on page 96 £600-800 533. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 8014, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved stylised acanthus fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l/4in. replacement stock with heel and toeplates, weight 6lb. lOoz. See illustration on page 91 £300-500 534. H.ADKIN & SONS 12-BORE BACKACTION SIDELOCK NONEJETCOR, no visible serial no., 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. £250-350

535. A LIGHTWEIGHT DARNE 12BORE 'TYPE 10' SLIDINGBREECH NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 7X747, 27 l /2in. nitro monobloc barrels, ribless underside, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, sliding breech retaining virtually full colour-hardened finish, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 5lb. 15oz. The gun appears to be little used. See illustration on page 87 £300-500 536. A 'THE ACME' THOMAS WOODWARD 1876 PATENT 'SPIRAL SPRING WOODWARD' 12BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY WM. NEEDLER, serial no . 1896, 30in. damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'WM. NEEDLER. 27 SILVER ST. HULL.', Thomas Woodward patent hammerless push-forward-underlever snap action, patent 651 of 1876, use no. 639, rounded bar, cocking-indicators, manual lever top-safety, plain finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock (some damage) with heel- and toe-plates, Deeley and Edge patent fore-end catch, weight 6lb. 4oz. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 87 £100-200 537. EDWARD J. PIERPOINT 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, no visible serial no., 30in. damascus barrels, rib white metal inlaid 'EDWARD J. PIERPOINT MAKER' and engraved 'OF PATENT ONE TRIGGER HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GUNS, PRICE STREET. ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM', treble-grip action with carved stylised acanthus leaf fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the sideplates with vignettes of pheasant and capercaillie, retaining very slight traces of original colourhardening, 14 l /4in. replacement semipistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 4oz. sold with a proof exemption certificate. £100-150

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538. JOHN WILKES 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9193, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'John Wilkes 21 Broad Street, Golden Square, London W', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in, well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 1Ooz. In a Whistler & Co leather case. £300-500 539. A GERMAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19317, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, plain scroll backed action, carved leaf fences, 14 l/2in. stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. ; together with a Spanish made 12-bore boxlock non-ejector, serial no . 285429. (2) £30-50 540. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 131919, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, border and scroll engraved action retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish , I 5in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., the gun was completed circa 1962 and appears to be little used. See illustration on page 92 £700-900 541. A.A.BROWN & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15054, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 1/in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with flying pheasants and partridge surrounded by scrollwork, 14 l/2in. tiger-stripe stock, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its maker's canvas case. See illustration on page 92 £800-1200

542. B.S.A. 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 40279, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, silvered action engraved with ducks in flight, 14ion. stock including I in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz. £250-350 543. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 143081, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. £600-800 544. W.W.GREENER 12-BORE (3IN) 'GRADE FH25 EMPIRE MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 72693, 32in. nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, action engraved with flying pheasants and ducks, manual side safety, 14 l/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, (loose at head), weight 7lb. 1O.oz. See illustration on page 90 £300-500 545. A. ALLAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 37198, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. lOoz. See illustration on page 92 £300-500

546. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE 'THE CENTENARY' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 01092, 28in. 'Westley Richards Special Steel' barrels, rib inscribed 'WESTLEY RJCHARDS & CO. LONDON. 'THE CENTENARY', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hinged floorplate, bold acanthus scroll and strapwork engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a leatherbound Westley Richards oak case. See illustration on page 93 £2000-2500 547. CHAS OSBORNE & CO. 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11474, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, selective single trigger, treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colourhardening, 14 3/4in. figured stock (strengthened at head, small insert repair at hand) including 1 l/2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-250 548. WATSON BROS 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6625, 28in. nitro replacement barrels by D.B.Crockart, Perth, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £400-600 549. CHARLES LANCASTER 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11285, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14in, figured stock (pinned at hand), weight 6lb. 8oz. £ 150-250

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550. AYA 12-BORE 'NO. 4' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 475247, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, colourhardened action, 14 3/4in. stock, in a vinyl case. £80-120 551. GEO. BATE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2844, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, maker's name in gold on the action, carved leaf fences, 15 l/2in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock (cracked and pinned at hand) including lin. leather recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas case with . . vanous accessones. £80-120 552. FABRIQUE NATIONALE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4511, 27 l/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels (require tightening), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, treble-grip action with intercepting sears, single-line border engraving, blacked finish overall, 13 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. £200-300 553. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 45584, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. I /4 and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l /2in. figured cross-over stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-200

554. GEORGE GIBBS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. E522, 29in. nitro reproved barrels (right hand wall thickness marginal), rib inscribed 'GEORGE GIBBS. 39 CORN ST. BRISTOL.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with intercepting sears, removable striker discs, beaded border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 l /2in. wellfigured stock (strengthened at head) including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-250

555. J.D. DOUGALL & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4405, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (by Wild & Son, Gunmaker's. Price St. B'ham 4), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treblegrip action fully engraved with bold scrollwork and beaded and feathered borders, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, l 5in. stock including lin. wood extension, weight 61b. 1Ooz. £300-500 556. ANSON & DEELEY PATENT 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY W. GOLDEN, serial no. 7765, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with Westley Richards patent toplever, border and scroll engraving (worn), bright and blued finish, 14 in. well -figured stock (slightly loose) with recessed chequered sidepanels, bolstered fore-end with insert repair, ejectors faulty, weight 61b. l loz. £50-70

557. JAMES KIRK 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON I TRAP GUN, no visible serial no ., 30in. nitro barrels, broad rib inscribed ' JAMES KIRK. 36 UNION BUILDINGS. AYR.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, unsigned treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 71b. £300-500 558. T. WILD 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16657, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (some pitting), rib inscribed 'T. WILD 17 & 18 WHITTALL STREET. BIRMINGHAM', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, treble-grip action with game scenes and scrollwork, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. lOoz. See illustration on page 92 £700-900 559. AYA 12-BORE 'MODEL 25' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 367723, 25in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, 15 l/4in. well-figured stock including l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 61b. 6oz. £150-250 560. GEORGE GIBBS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. B5723 , 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, Webley treble-grip action engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. stock including lin. bakelite extension; together with an E. Gale 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. 16296 (missing ejector box), 28in. sleeved nitro barrels and a B.S.A. 12-bore boxlock non-ejector, serial no . 35144 (3) £200-300

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561. A BELGIAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2088; together with a Merkel 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. 757419 and the stock, action and fore-end only of a 12-bore boxlock ejector by W.J. Jeffery boxlock ejector, serial no. 31144 (3) £60-80

562. WILLIAM URTON LTD 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serizl no. 705, 28in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed 'WILLIAM URTON LTD. CHESTERFIELD.' , 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, border and scroll engraved action (some exterior pitting), l 4in. stock including 1 l/2in. wood extension, weight 61b. 9oz. £100-150 563. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 127632, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 61b. 9oz. £150-250 564. W.W.GREENER 12-BORE 'GRADE FH25' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 64176, 28in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed ' WW.GREENER. MAKER. 29 PALL MALL. LONDON. WORKS. ST MARY ' S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action with side bolsters, manual side safety, partial scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 15 l/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb.120z., in its brass-cornered leather case. £300-500

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565. WILLIAM EVANS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4750, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib inscribed 'WILLIAM EVANS. FROM PURDEY'S. 63. PALL MALL. ST. JAMES 'S. LONDON.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action, fences carved with stylised acanthus leaves, intercepting sears, beaded border and best bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker's name within an elaborate cartouche, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured stock including 1 1/4in. leather covered recoil pad, bolstered fore-end, weight 6lb. 5oz. The gun was completed circa 1900. See illustration on page 92 £ 1800-2200

568. AYA 12-BORE (3IN MAGNUM) SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 129439, 30in. nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 112 and full choke, blacked action, beavertail foreend, 14in. figured pistolgrip stock with lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. lOoz. £200-300

566. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19699, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, intercepting sears, removable disc strikers, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight Sib. l 3oz. £600-800

570. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.4' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 501803, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, colourhardened action, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £300-400

567. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'MODEL 500' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3273, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, border engraved action, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 6oz. ; together with an Aya 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. 129155. (2) £300-500

569. JUNIOR ARMY & NAVY 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7517, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 1/2 in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including l/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. £300-500

571. W. RICHARDS 12-BORE (3IN MAGNUM) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 111 30, 30in. nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, Morris engraved action with flying ducks and geese, clipped fences carved with grapes and vine leaves, toplever engraved with a heron, 14 3/4in. figured semipistolgrip stock, weight 8lb. 2oz. See illustration on page 90 £1800-2200

572. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 24959, 28 l/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. figured stock including l /2in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. In a leather leg-of-mutton case. £200-300

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573. COGSWELL & HARRISON 12BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 48710, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 114 choke, treblegrip action and sideplates with bold scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its leather case (some damage) £250-350 574. No Lot 575. W.W.GREENER 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13752, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and 112 choke, scalloped action engraved with bold scrollwork, 15 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's canvas and leather case with various accessones. £600-800 576. THOMAS CLOUGH & SON 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3144, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, scroll-engraved treble-grip action, 14 l/4in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz. £80- 120 577. WEBLEY & SCOTT 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 141427, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, border and scroll engraved action retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., the gun was completed circa 1970 and appears to be little used. See illustration on page 92 £700-900

578. W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 12BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 37429, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed ' WI.Jeffery & Co Ltd, 9 Golden Square, Regent Street, London W', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with bold scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, beaded fences, 15 l /2in. figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. I Ooz., in a canvas case. See illustration on page 94 £500-700 579. J.WILSON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19395, 30in. nitro replacement barrels by G.E.Lewis, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, border engraved action, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz. £200-300 580. LLOYD & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4102, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, plain action, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 61b. lOoz. £250-350 581. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 95739, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, border engraved action, 14in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350 582. T. EVANS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8001, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, scrollbacked action with arcaded fences, engraved with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. £250-350

583. ROLAND WATSON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. I 0688, No.2 of a pair, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, scrollbacked action, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. In a leather leg-of-mutton case. £300-500 584. 'VICTORIA' 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 78628, Hungarian made, 28in. nitro barrels, in a wood box. £40-60 585. J.& W. TOLLEY 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8277, 30in. nitro barrels (slight pitting at muzzle), 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, intercepting sears, 14 114 in. wellfigured stock, various accessories. The escutcheon on the gun bears the Devonshire crest. £250-350 586. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'EMPIRE MODEIJ BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 78979, 28in. nitro barrels with matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action, automatic top-safety, border engraved action retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 7lb. The gun was completed circa 1964. See illustration on page 92 £500-700 587. WILLIAM CASHMORE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11985, 28in. nitro replacement barrels by I.M. Crudgington, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, fences carved with grapes and vines on a matt background, 15 1/2in. wellfigured stock including 3/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather case. See illustration on page 95 £400-600

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588. K.D. RADCLIFFE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1561, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (left hand wall-thickness below recommended minimum), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, border and bold scroll engraved action, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. stock, weight 61b. 3oz. £100-150 589. W.J. JEFFERY & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19472, 30in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD., 13. KING STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON. S.W.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 l /4in. stock (slightly swept comb), weight 6lb. 1Ooz. £400-600 590. CHARLES HELLIS 12-BORE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1369, 30in. damascus barrels, scroll engraved action, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. sold with a proof exemption certificate; together with a 12-bore sidelock ejector by BRNO, serial no. 1010244-79. (2) £60-80 591. W. RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11160, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed ' W. Richards, Liverpool & Preston', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 61b. 7oz. See illustration on page 94 £600-800

592. W.R. PAPE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12951, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (possibly replacement), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with bold scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 l/2in. stock including l /2in. extension, weight 6lb. 7oz. £300-500 593. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.4' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 507724, 26in. nitro barrels. £20-30 594. WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD 12-BORE 'GRADE 1 PROPRIETRY GUN' MODEL 701 BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 113056, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining some original colour-hardening, carved oak leaf fences, 14 3/3in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. black ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 95 £600-800 595. JOHN HARPER 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1708, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers and bored approx. imp cyl and 112 choke, stepped action partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening and finish, 14 l/2in. wellfigured stock, weight 6lb. 5oz. See illustration on page 96 £300-500

596. FABARM 12-BORE (3 l/2IN. SUPER MAGNUM) 'MOD. BETA LUX' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 808201, 29 1/2in.quadruple-lump monoblock barrels with broad, raised matt rib, 3 l /2in. chambers, multi-chokes, selective single trigger, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silver finish with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. palm-swell pistolgrip stock including buttplate, beavertail fore-end, weight 8lb., in its universal case with chokes and key. The gun appears to be virtually unused. £300-500 597. JOSEPH LANG & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16519, 28in, nitro barrels inscribed 'Joseph Lang & Son 102 New Bond Street, London', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 114 choke, border engraved action, removable disc strikers, 14 l/2 in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its maker's canvas case. £300-500 598. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15078, 28in. nitro replacement barrels (in 1979) by another (slightly loose on action), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, Anson & Deeley patent scroll-back action, Westley Richards patent toplever, fine scroll engraving, the triggerguard engraved with a running hare, 15 1/2in. well-figured stock including 1 3/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 11 oz £500-700

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599. AYA 12-BORE 'N0.4' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 202975, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, border engraved action retaining some colourhardening, (ejectors faulty), 14 3/4in. stock, weight 61b. 8oz. £30-50 600. W. HARRISS 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON I WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 1010, 30in. nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 112 full choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, clipped fences, 14in. well-figured semipistolgrip stock with horn heel and toe plates, weight 7lb. In a leather Cogswell & Harrison case. £250-350 601. HENRY MONK 12-BORE (2IN) BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 193910, 26in. nitro barrels, 2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork slight pitting marks on right-hand side of action, 14 112 in, well-figured stock (pitted at head), weight 5lb. 8oz., in its maker's pigskin case. £500-700 602. H.HODGSON 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 115644, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz. See illustration on page 96 £250-350

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603. KESTREL .410 BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 60-03 -2410, 27 l /2in. nitro monobloc barrels, 3in. chambers, silvered scroll-engraved action, 14 l /2in. unchequered stock including buttplate, with reduced comb. £80-120 604. JOSEPH LANG & SON 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7603, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with scrollwork, protruding tumblers, 15in. well-figured stock including 2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. £600-800 605. C. HUNT & CO LTD 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 603, 28in, nitro barrels with raised filed ribs inscribed 'C.Hunt & co Ltd Birmingham & London', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, locks and action profusely engraved with tight scrollwork, quadruple grip, clipped fences, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, triggerguard inserted with a gold crown and a crest, articulated front trigger, 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. I Ooz. In a leather case. See illustration on page 96 £1200-1600 606. LUIGI FRANCHI 20-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 4099828, 27in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, silvered scroll-engraved action, 12 3/4in. pistolgrip stock (cut), weight Sib. l 3oz. £150-250

607. J.& W. TOLLEY 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 83340, 28in. nitro fine damascus barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. well-figured stock including 1 l /4in. wood extension, weight 5lb. 5oz., in its maker's canvas case. £3000-4000 608. AN UNUSUAL GERMAN-MADE LEFAUCHEUX UNDERLEVER SLIDE-AND-TILT 16-BORE TRIGGERPLATE ACTION NONEJECTOR, serial no. 18269, action stamped R.W. Bisson (Beachley. Glos.), 29 l /2in. nitro barrels, stamped ' Wittner Excelsior' and 'Tesco' with broad matt rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. extra full choke in both, scroll-back action with side-bolsters, horn forwardfacing underlever of Lefaucheux type, permanently-attached fore-end, 'wingnut' manual safety, action engraved 'Cl 6' and relief engraved with scenes of fox hunting partridge and hound hunting hare in wooded landscapes, the top strap with stag and roe, the whole surrounded by oak leaf and acorn motifs, the fore-end tip engraved en-suite, bottom strap with oak leaves and chequerboard engraving, horn triggerguard, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling swivels, weight 6lb. 4oz. See illustration on page 96 £300-500 609. REMINGTON 20-BORE 'WINGMASTER MODEL 870' 3SHOT PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no . 665887X, 28in. nitro reproved barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke. £30-50

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610. SIMSON WERKE 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no . 38715, 28in. nitro reproved Kruppsteel barrels with broad raised matt rib, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action with side-clips, gold cocking-indicators, border and scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colourhardening, 15in. pistolgrip stock with engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheekpiece and lin. rubber recoil pad, insert repair and strengthened at head, weight 6lb. 4oz. The gun was completed in December 1934. £150-250 611. GUNMARK KESTREL 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no . 300226, 27 l /2in. nitro barrels. £80-120 612. HARRIER DELUXE 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 93835, 28in. nitro barrels; together with an Ugartechea 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. 71041, 28in. nitro barrels. (2) £80-120 613. COGSWELL & HARRISON 16BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 44230, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, locks and action engraved with rose and scrollwork, southgate ejectors, 15in. well-figured central vision stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's leather case with accessories. See illustration on page 96 £800-1200

614. A RUSSIAN 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. E23232, 28 3/4in. nitro monobloc barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, plain finish, 14 7/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 14oz; together with a T. Stensby 12-bore boxlock ejector, serial no. N878, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action with scrollwork, 14 3/4in. stock (cracked through hand) including 2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £S0-70 615. C. JEFFERY 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 829; together with a Belgian 16-bore boxlock non-ejector, serial no. SS229(2) £60-80 616. A LITTLE USED CEBRA (ESPANA) .410 (3IN) DOUBLE-BARRELLED BOXLO CK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 32188, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels. £200-2SO 61 7. W.R . LEESON 20-BORE BOXLOCK NO N-EJECTOR, serial no. 1362, 27 l/2in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with intercepting sears, removable striker discs, border and scroll engraving, lS l/2in. stock including 1 3/4in. wood extension and buttplate, weight Sib. lOoz. £200-300 618. AYA 20-BORE 'N0.3' (3IN. MAGNUM) BOXLOCK NONEJECTO R, serial no. 369337, 2Sin, nitro barrels, 3in. magnum chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 112 choke, colour-hardened action, I 4 1/2in. stock, beavertail fore-end, weight Sib. 13oz. ; together with a AYA 12-Bore 'No.4' boxlock ejector, serial no. 497 I S4, 26in, nitro barrels. (2) £2S0-3SO

619. A REMINGTON .410 (2 1/2IN) 'MODEL llOOLW' 3-SHOT SEMIAUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. N046276H, 2S l/4in. nitro barrel with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 l /2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl choke, blacked action with scrollwork, 14in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £330-SOO 620. A DENTON & KENNELL 20-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 86743, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, scroll engraved, bright finish, l S l/2in. stock (cracked at head) including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 1 loz. £80-120 621. W.R. PAPE 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12614, 27 3/4in. barrels, rib inscribed 'W.R. PAPE . NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. WINNER OF THE LONDON GUN TRIALS IN 18S8, 18S9, 1866 & 187S', arcaded fences, beaded border and bold scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight Sib. 12oz., sold with a proof exemption certificate. See illustration on page 115 £S00-700 622. SABATTI 20-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 129002, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, german silver action with scrollwork, 14in. pistolgrip stock, weight 61b. 3oz. £80-120 623. WILLIAM EVANS LTD. .410 SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 3286 I 17120, 26 3/4in. nitro barrel, automatic side-safety, 14 l /2in. stock. £30-SO

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£30-SO 625. SABATTI 28-BORE 'AIRONE' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 66113, 28in. nitro monoblock barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 114 and full choke, silver finish with scrollwork, 14 1/2in. pistoigrip stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its original carton. The gun appears to be virtually unused. £2S0-3SO 626. SABATTI 28-BORE 'AIRONE' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 66091, 28in. nitro monoblock barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, silver finish with scrollwork, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its original carton. The gun appears to be virtually unused. £2S0-3SO 627. AYA 20-BORE BEST QUALITY XXV BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. S60834, two sets of 2Sin. nitro chopperlump barrels with Churchill ribs, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, colour-hardened scrollbacked action engraved with floral work, lS l /2in. figured stock, weight Sib. 13oz., in a Brady canvas case. f lS00-2000 628. REMINGTON 20-BORE 'MODEL 1100 LT-20' (3-SHOT) SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. M828802K, 27 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 114 choke, scroll-engraved action retaining much blued finish, 14in. fancy-chequered pistolgrip stock including lin. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. £300-SOO

629. TWO B.S.A SINGLE-BARRELLED FOLDING SHOTGUNS, one .20-bore, serial no. 111627; one .410, serial no. 131415; together with a Harrington & Richardson 12-bore (3in. magnum) 'Topper Buck Model 162 ' singlebarrelled hammergun, serial no. AS267940, 24 1/8in. nitro barrel with open sights. £30-50 630. WEBLEY & SCOTT 20-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 128901, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, border and scroll engraved action retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stock including lin. wood extension, weight 5lb. 15oz., the gun was completed circa 1958 and appears to be little used. See illustration on page 115 £1800-2200 631. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 20-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 26309, No. l of a pair, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels with narrow filed rib inscribed 'James Purdey & Sons, Audley House South Audley Street, London, England', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, removable disc strikers, l 5in. exhibition grade replacement stock and fore-end wood (by the maker's in 1971 ), weight 6lb., in its maker's oak and leather case.The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1960 . See illustration on page 113 £18000-22000

632. JOSEPH BRADDELL 16-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 7671 , 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'Joseph Braddell & Son, Arthur Square, Belfast, Sir Joseph Whitworth Compressed Fluid Steel', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, locks and action engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 2oz. In a leather Holland & Holland case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on 21 st March 1934. See illustration on page 114 £3000-5000 633. W.M. HOOTON 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 52758, 28in. nitro barrels inscribed 'WM. Hooton Sleaford ', 2 112 in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, 14 12/in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 5lb. l loz. £300-500 634. W.M. SCOTT & T. BAKER 1878 PATENT 20-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, serial no. 10123, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, W. M. Scott and T. Baker 1878 patent action, patent no . 761 , use number 396, dipped-edge lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, pull-back automatic safety, best fine scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 13 3/4in. well-figured replacement stock, weight 5lb. 14oz. £800-1200

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635. WINCHESTER 20-BORE (31N) 'MODEL 23XTR PIGEON GRADE' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. PWK 201288, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels with raised ventilated rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, beavertail fore-end, 14 l/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £500-700 636. WINCHESTER 20-BORE (3IN) 'MODEL 23XTR PIGEON GRADE' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. PWK201854, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels with raised ventilated rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scalloped action engraved with scrollwork, beavertail fore-end, 14 l/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. £500-700 637. CHARLES LANCASTER 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 11639, 28in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed 'CHARLES LANCASTER. A.& W. SPECIAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, unsigned treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, removable striker discs, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. figured stock including 2 5/8in. wood extension, possible slight crack at hand, weight 5lb. 1Ooz. See illustration on page 115 £1000-1500 638. WEBLEY & SCOTT .410 SINGLEBARRELLED BOLT-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 9503, 25 l/2in. nitro barrel. The gun was completed circa 1954 and remains in very good condition. £20-30

639. J.ANDERSON & SON 28-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, no visible serial no. 28in. clean barrels inscribed ' J.Anderson & Son Maker's Malton made of Sir Joseph Whitworths Compressed Fluid Steel ', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colourhardening, l Sin. well-figured stock including 2in. wood extension, weight Slb. Soz., in a canvas case. Sold with a proof exemption certificate. £800-1 200 640. MERKEL 16-BORE DOUBLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 229SO, 28 1/4in. nitro barrels with 8mm raised matt toprib and wood side-fillets , under barrel wall-thickness just below recommended minimum, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, quadruplegrip action with side-bolsters, hold-open toplever, manual safety, blued action with scrollwork, 14 in. stock including buttplate, fore-end with repaired crack, weight Sib. 13oz., the gun was completed in December 193S. £400-600 641. EDWARDS & SON 28-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 2179, 26in. damascus barrel with octagonal breechend, fluted fence, automatic safety, dipped-edge back-action sidelock with border engraving, brushed bright and reblued fini sh overall, 13in. tiger-stripe stock with repair to right overhorn and at hand, weight 3lb. 9oz. See illustration on page 115 £300-SOO 642. BELGIAN .410 SIDELEVER HAMMERLESS FOLDING SHOTGUN, no visible serial no. , 30in. octagonal to round nitro barrel, 2 l /2in. chamber, manual side-safety, blued fini sh overall, 14 3/8in. stock including buttplate, weight 3lb. 14oz. £S0-70

643. BOZARD & CO. 28-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 8140, 26in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib inscribed ' BOZARD & CO. SS NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, Anson & Deeley patent treble-grip action, use no. S917, beaded border and scroll engraving, 13 3/4in. figured stock including buttp late, weight 4lb. 12oz. See illustration on page 115 £S00-700 643A. ARMY & NAVY 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 72S l l , 28in. nitro reproved barrels, rib inscribed 'Army & Navy Stores Ltd London ' 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, retaining very slight traces of original colourhardening, reblued toplever, bottomplate and triggerguard, lSin. figured replacement stock, weight Sib. Soz., in its canvas case. £800-1200 SMALL BORE HAMMERGUNS

644. AN UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND 16-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 17197, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, grip safety, double bite snap action with rearward facing sidelever, percussion fences, rebounding backaction locks, fine scroll engraving, action with some pitting, stamped 'H2406 ', 14 1/2in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1893. See illustration on page 116 £1400-1600 645. BELGIAN .410 DOUBLEBARRELLED SIDELEVER FOLDING HAMMERGUN, no visible serial no., 28in.nitro barrels. £30-SO

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646. JAMES WOODWARD & SONS .410 CONVERTED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no . 408S , 28in. nitro octagonal to round barrel, engraved ' JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64 ST.JAMES ' S STREET. LONDON', 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, carved percussion fence, sidelever, rebounding back-action lock, border and scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock (crack at hand) with blued and engraved pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, insert repair at top of hand (possibly a peep-sight removed), horn-tipped fore-end, weight 4lb. l oz. See illustration on page 115 £1S0-2SO 647. A LORD WALSINGHAM JAMES PURDEY & SONS 16-BORE LEFTHANDED OPENING TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 11204, 29 3/4in. black powder only barrels signed ' J Purdey & Sons. 314 Oxford Street, London made of Sir Joseph Whitworths Fluid Pressed Steel ', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine rose and scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, percussion fences, left opening toplever, 14 l /4in. well-figured stock, Anson push rod fore-end.weight 6lb 3oz. sold with a proof exemption certificate. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1882. The 16-bore bar-in-wood ha mmergun by James Purdey & Sons belonged to Lord Walsingham formerly the Hon. Tommy de Grey, who along with Lord Ripon was one of the greatest as well as most pro lific gameshots that ever li ved. Lord Ripon described him as the best shot he had ever seen with regard to rapidity and accuracy.His fami ly had for generations been squi res of Merton, Norfolk and he met Edward, Prince of Wales through their mutual love of shooting and coun try life. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of ornithology and The Natural History Museum is indebted to him for obtaining a collection of humming birds using powder shot to minimize damage to the delicate birds. He is believed to have said that he could shoot better with a hammergun than with anything else. He is most fa mous fo r the now controversial record of 1,070 grouse to hi s own gun on Bluberhouse Moo r in 1888 but numerous other anecdotes have survived amongst which is the covey of eight partridges at Lord Ripon's shoot, Studley Royal. Both men got a right and a left with each gun from their pairs, thus ki lling the whole covey To keep up with the Marlborough House set was ex pensive and although he was comparat ively wealthy hi s love of shooting and entertaining the Prince and his fri ends finally drove him to financial ruin and he spent the last few years of his life abroad

See illustration on Front Cover and page 11 7 £3000-SOOO

648. W. C. HORTON 20-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1Sl8, 27in. sleeved nitro barrels, rib inscribed 'W. HORTON. 11 EXCHANGE SQUARE. GLASGOW.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, Jones patent rotaryunderlever, carved serpentine fences, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, 14in. stock including lin. wood extension, weight Sib. 9oz. £400-600 649. E.M.REILLY & C0.16-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3S343, 30in. nitro damascus barrels signed 'E.M Reilly & Co 29S Oxford St London W' , 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, border engraved rebounding back-action locks, 14 l /2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. £200-300 650. PURDEY 20-BORE PUSHFORWARD UNDERLEVER BARIN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10063, 30 1/2in. damascus barrels, push-forward underlever snap-action, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, retaining slight traces of original colourhardening, bar-in-wood, IS 1/4in. wellfigured stock (cracked and repaired through hand), weight Slb. 8oz. Sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use.The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1882. See illustration on page 118 £S00-700

t651. JOHN MACPHERSON INVERNESS RETAILED BELGIAN .410 DOUBLE-BARRELLED FOLDING HAMMERGUN, no visible serial no.; together with a Midland Gun Co . .410 single-barrelled folding hammergun, serial no. 632. (2) Subject to vat at 17 I/2%

£30-SO

652. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 16-BORE TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10417 (No.2 of a pair), 29in. black powder only damascus barrels signed ' J Purdey & Sons 314 Oxford Street, London' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with fine scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, percussion fences, 14 1/2in. wellfigured stock (badly smashed at hand and poorly repaired), Anson push rod fore-end release catch, weight Sib. 12oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1882. See illustration on page 118 £700-900 HAMMERGUNS

653. J. BLANCH & SON 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4279, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with faceted hammers, brushed and blued finish overall, 14 l/4in. figured stock including 1 1/8in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £2S0-3SO 654. PURDEY 12-BORE 1863 SECOND PATENT THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 83S4, 30in. damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'J. PURDEY. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', percussion fences, bar-inwood, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best fine border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 121 £S00-700

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655. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'PARADOX' ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 11664, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (by the maker's in 1967), no longer retaining Paradox rifling, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, Jones patent rotaryunderlever, percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, elongated top-strap, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock including 1/2in. ebonite extension, weight 7lb. l loz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun/rifle was completed in 1887. See illustration on page 116 £S00-700 656. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 12820, 30in. single lump damascus barrels with broad rib, dolls-head extension, Westley Richards patent toplever, teardrop fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, bar-in-wood, the foreend meeting the knuckle in a crab joint, best fine scroll engraving, bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock including buttplate, Deeley & Edge fore-end release catch, weight 6lb. l loz. , sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 115 £200-300 657. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4000, 30in. single lump damascus barrels with broad rib, dolls-head extension, Westley Richards patent toplever, teardrop fences, rebounding sidelocks with hammers of pinfire form, bar-in-wood, the fore-end meeting the knuckle in a crab joint, single line border engraving, bright finish overall, 13 3/4in. wellfigured stock including buttplate, horntipped fore-end with crosspin release catch, weight 6lb. 12oz., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 115 £200-300

658. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN WITH PATENT GAME-COUNTER, serial no. 12127, 30in. single lump damascus barrels with broad rib, dolls-head extension, Westley Richards patent toplever (repaired), teardrop fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers of pinfire form, removable striker panels, bar-in-wood, the fore-end meeting the knuckle in a crab joint, best bold scroll engraving, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock including buttplate, stock inset with 'THE LANCASTER GAME SCORER' 'p.p. No. 16343 ', oval disc with manual switch operating two linked counters, horn-tipped fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch (converted from crosspin), weight 6lb. 12oz., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 119 £300-500 659. C.& H. WESTON 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3244, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, tubes engraved 'CHARLES & HERBERT WESTON. 7. NEW ROAD. BRIGHTON.' 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treblegrip action with sidelever, carved percussion fences, broad strikers, rebounding back-action locks, best fine scroll engraving, 15 l /4in. well-figured stock including lin. wood extension and horn buttplate, Anson push-rod fore-end release catch, weight 6lb. 1Ooz., in its brass-cornered leather case with glass oil bottle. See illustration on page 119 £1000-1500

660. JOSEPH HARKOM 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 725, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, broad rib inscribed 'JOSEPH HARKOM. 32 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rotary-underlever, slender fences with leafwork, rebounding backaction locks with dolphin hammers, best bold border and scroll engraving, brushed finish, 15 l /4in. figured stock including l /2in. horn buttplate, weight 6lb. l5oz. £500-700 661. T. DAINTITH 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 74061, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (possibly damascus), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, 14in. stock (cracked and repaired at right top-horn), weight 6lb. 8oz.; together with a Victor Aramberri 12-bore boxlock non-ejector, serial no. 94125, 27 l /2in. nitro barrels; and the stock, action and fore-end only of a T. Page-Wood & Co. boxlock non-ejector, serial no. 6970 (3) £100-150 662. ARMITALIA DI LUCCHINI 12BORE (2 3/41N) TOPLEVER HAMMER WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 11321 , 29in. nitro barrels with raised, broad matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with side-clips, rebounding sidelocks, game and scroll engraving, retaining much colourhardening, 14 l /2in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 9oz.; together with an AYA 12-bore single-trigger boxlock ejector, serial no. 243880, 26in. nitro barrels with ventilated raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, selective single trigger, plain finish, 14 l/4in. pistolgrip stock, beavertail fore-end, weight 6lb. l 3oz. £150-250

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663. I.HOLLIS & SONS 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 27899, 30in. nitro barrels (pits at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, 14 1/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 10.oz. £50-70 664. W. MORTON 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMER GUN, serial no. 1032, 30in. damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'W MORTON, 8, RAILWAY APPROACH. LONDON BRIDGE. LONDON.' , carved percussion fences, nonrebounding sidelocks partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock with heel and toeplates, sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use ; together with the stock, action and fore-end only of a 16-bore toplever hammergun by Chamberlain, serial no. 22727 (2) £80-120 665. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 8836, no. 1 of a pair, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels signed ' James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London made of Sir Joseph Whitworths Fluid Pressed Steel', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 l /4in. wellfigured stock with hell and toe plates (wood cheekpiece insert), weight 7lb. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1873. See illustration on page 120 £1000-1500

666. J.S. BOREHAM 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial no., 30in. damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'J.S. BOREHAM. 150 HIGH ST. COLCHESTER', carved serpentine fences, rebounding backaction locks, border and scroll engraving, 12 5/8in. stock including rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. l loz., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. £80-120 667. THOMAS TURNER 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT 'CROSSOVER' HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4690, 28in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'THOMAS TURNER. 19 BROOK STREET. BOND STREET. LONDON.' 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, treblegrip action., rebounding back-action locks, best border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14 l /4in. full crossover stock (slight superficial crack at wrist, underhorns cracked), swelled fore-end wood, weight 6lb. £500-700 668. ROSSON & SON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMERGUN, serial no. 120, 30in. nitro barrels signed 'Rosson & Son 4 Market Head, Derby' 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx . imp cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding back-action locks, 13 3/4in. figured stock including 3/4in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 9oz. together with the stock, action & fore-end only of a 12-bore toplever hammergun by Midland Gun Co. serial no. 67498, a Belgian folding .410, serial no, 40859. (3) £300-400

669. STEPHEN GRANT 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 5463, No. l of a pair, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'STEPHEN GRANT. 67A ST. JAMES 'S STREET. LONDON.', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. stock (chequering refreshed), weight 6lb. 9oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1885. See illustration on page 119 £400-600 t670. HOLLIDAY & CO 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6367, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (well below recommended wall thickness), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, plain rebounding backaction locks, 14 l/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a Geo Daw & Co. canvas case. Subject to vat at 17 1/2%

£80-120 671. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE 1863 SECOND PATENT THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN,, serial no. 8884, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 112 choke in both, rebounding sidelocks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 3/4in. wellfigured stock including l /2in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1873. See illustration on page 120 £1000-1500

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672. AN UNUSUAL THOMAS BOSS & CO. 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1774, 3 lin. damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'BOSS & CO. 73 ST. JAMES 'S STREET. LONDON.', rotaryunderlever action simultaneously releasing the single bite and operating a lifting lever at the base of the standing breech, carved percussion fences, nonrebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, best bold scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock including steel buttplate, weight 7lb., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1860. See illustration on page 22 £300-500 673. A LATE VARIANT J.D. DOUGALL 1860 PATENT 'LOCKFAST' SLIDEAND-TILT SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3089, 30in. black powder reproved damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'J.D. DOUGALL. GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURER TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. 59 ST. JAMES'S ST LONDON, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rearward facing push-down sidelever, patent action with carved serpentine fences, action face with protruding bosses, rebounding sidelocks with faceted hammers with spurs of hare 's ear form, best feathered border and fine scroll engraving, the top-strap with Prince of Wales crest, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. highlyfigured stock with engraved heel and toe-plates, weight 61b. 9oz. See illustration on page 119 £1000-1500

674. JAMES PURDEY& SONS 12-BORE (2IN) 1863 SECOND PATENT THUMBHOLEUNDERLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10570, 30in. nitro replacement barrels by another, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and full choke, rebounding floating locks engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 l/4in. wellfigured stock including l/2in. bakelite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1879 £ 1200-1 600 675. B. WOODWARD & SONS 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6680, 27in. 'London laminated steel' damascus barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved fences, rebounding back action locks (one hammer a replacement), border and scroll engraving, missing a screw at the base of the action, 14 l/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz. £250-350 676. CS.ROSSON & CO 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2696, 30in, nitro barrels inscribed 'C.S.Rosson & Co, 13 Rampant House Street, Norwich', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding back-action locks, border engraved retaining some original colourhardening, 14 l/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz. See illustration on page 122 £400-600

677. JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE 1863 SECOND PATENT THUMBHOLE UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN,, serial no. 8977, 30in. nitro barrels by Armstrong & Co. 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding floating locks engraved with fine scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 3/4in. figured replacement stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1873 £800-1200

678. E. WILSON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1256, 30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding back-action locks engraved with scrollwork, percussion fences, 14 1/2 in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. l 2oz. £250-350 679. T. MURCOTT 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3830, 30in. nitro browned twist barrels, 2 l /2in.chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, non-rebounding back-action locks, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock with metal butt cap, weight 6lb. lOoz. £400-600 680. GEORGE GIBBS 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial no. 30in. barrels, rebounding back-action locks, 14 l /4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 8oz. together with a 12-Bore toplever hammergun by Wilfred Perks, no visible serial no. 29in. barrels. Sold with proof exemption certificates. (2) £ 100-150

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681. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 12907, 30in. nitro damascus barrels (reproof London 1989, p itted at muzzle), 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, rebounding sidelock engraved with scrollwork, 14 l /4in. highly-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its maker's oak-lined leather case. The maker's have kindly confirmed that this gun was made in 1878. £300-500 682. WESTLEY RICHARDS 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10296, 29in. nitro damascus barrels (slight pitting at muzzle, London reproof 1988), 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, rebounding sidelocks partially engraved with scrollwork, 13 l/2in. well-figured stock with metal butt plate, weight 6lb. lOoz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that this gun was made in 1863. £250-350 683. J. BLANCH & SON 12-BORE PURDEY 1863 SECOND PATENT THUMBHOLEUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4770, 30in.damascus barrels (some pitting),rib inscribed 'J. BLANCH & SON. 29 GRACECHURCH STREET. LONDON.' 2 l /2in.chambers, bored ;ipprox. true cyl in both, Purdey patent double bite snap-action, patent no. 1104 of May 1863, use number 2292, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with engraved faceted hammers, best fine border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. figured stock with heel and toe-plates, weight 6lb. 14oz. See illustration on page 121 £300-500

684. D. BREBNER 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1595, 27 3/4in. damascus barrels (shortened), rib inscribed 'D. BREBNER. 13 BLACKWELLGATE. DARLINGTON.', Jones patent rotaryunderlever, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, best beaded border and fine scroll engraving overall, bright finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock (crack at head), weight 6lb. 9oz., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. See illustration on page 119 £250-350

687. J. MORTIMER 12-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3982, 29 3/4in. twist barrels, rib inscribed 'J. MORTIMER & SON. COLONADE. PALL MALL.' , Jones patent rotary underlever, serpentine fences , rebounding back-action Jocks, partial engraving, 14 l/4in. figured stock, weight 7lb., sold with a proof exemption certificate as unsuitable for use. £150-250

685. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12-BORE 'DEMON GUN' TOPLEVER PIGEON/WILDFOWLING HAMMERGUN, serial no. 110068, 28in nitro barrels with raised filed ribs, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, rebounding sidelocks engraved with game scenes, retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 13oz. See illustration on page 122 £400-600

688. JOHN F. WHITE 8-BORE ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial no. , 33 l/4in. nitro barrels signed 'John F White Maker Woodbridge Suffolk', proved for Long Chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, rebounding back-action locks engraved with fine scrollwork, traces of light pitting on action, percussion fences , 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including l 1/4in. wood and rubber recoil pad, weight 13lb. 2 oz. See illustration on page 123 £1000-1500

686. E. WILSON 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 516, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels (some pitting), rib inscribed 'E. WILSON. HORNCASTLE.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, J.Hs patent action, use no . 83 (an extension to the rear of the rear lump locking into place into a slot in the standing breech), grip safety, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, best fine scroll engraving, 14 l/4in. figured stock including skeletal buttplate, weight 7lb. 4oz. See illustration on page 119 £250-350

BIG BORES

689. No Lot 690. AFTON GUNWORKS 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED FALLINGBLOCK HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4, 35 l /4in. nitro barrel, 3 l/4in. chamber, massive action with sidelever, plain finish, retaining virtually full colourhardening, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 12oz. £200-300

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691. PARKER BROS. 10-BORE 'G2' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 81136, 32in. nitro barrels with raised filed rib inscribed 'Parker Bros Maker's Conn. Damascus Steel' , 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action engraved with game scenes, 14in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. See illustration on page 119 £300-500 692. BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR LTD. 8BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 62815, 36in. nitro reproved damascus barrel, 3 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. full choke, Jones patent rotary~underlever, rebounding back-action lock, border engraving, traces of colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with horn pistolgrip-cap and 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight lOlb. 3oz., in a canvas case with new Bentley & Playfair trade label £600-800 693. GEORGE SMITH 4-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial no., 37 l/2in. brown twist nitro barrel inscribed 'Geo Smith London', surrounded by bold scrollwork, 4in. chambers, border engraved, rebounding back-action lock retaining traces of original colourhardening and finish, percussion fence, 14 l/2in. figured stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 13lb. 8oz. A small quantity of 4-bore reloaded cartridges will be made available to the buyer.

See illustration on page 12 3 £2000-2500

694. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 4-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7339, 42in. nitro damascus barrel with one lift-up sight up to 100 yards, breech engraved with scrollwork and signed '98 New Bond Street, London', 4in. chamber, muzzle proofed at 7 and breech proofed at 6, rebounding back-action and frame profusely engraved with best bold scrollwork, retaining much colour-hardening (renewed), percussion fence, 14 l/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 14lb. See illustration on page 124 £2000-3000

697. G.E. LEWIS 8-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 25497, 35 l /2in. black powder damascus barrel (blacked) inscribed 'G.E.Lewis 32 & 33 Lower Loveday St, Birmingham 8540' , rebounding sidelock partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining much colour-hardening, 14in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight l llb. See illustration on page 125 £400-600

695. WILLIAM FORD 10-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no . 14421 , 30in. nitro barrel with filed raised breech ramp signed 'William Ford 15 St Mary's Row, Birmingham', 3 1/3in. chamber, bored approx. extra full choke, rebounding back-action partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining virtually all original colour and finish, 14 l/2in. well-figured stock, weight 8lb. See illustration on page 125 £600-800

698. P. BERETTA 12-BORE 'S 57 EL SILVER PIGEON' SIDEPLATED SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. B79264B, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, selective single-trigger, manual safety with integral barrel selectorswitch, hold-open toplever inlaid with a pigeon in white metal , action and sideplates with floral and scroll engraving, silver finish , 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb.1 oz. £300-500

696. G. BATE 12-BORE 'CHAMBERLESS' BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 3196, 30 l /2in. nitro damascus barrels, chamberless, bored approx. full choke in both, border engraved action retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, weight 1Olb. 8oz. Please refer to The Modern Shotgun Volume llI by Major Sir Gerald Burrard, page 191 , where the late Dr Charles J Heath, the President of the Wildfowlers Association explains the great benefit the Chamberless guns had.

OVER AND UNDER

699. RIZZINI 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 7993, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels. £50-70 700. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 100978, Italian made, 27in. nitro barrels with multi-chokes. £80-120

See illustration on page 126 £600-800

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701. BROWNING 12-BORE 'MOD 325 SP' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 61453NM, 32in. nitro barrels with 1Omm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi-chokes, silver finish, manual safety with integral barrel selector-switch, l 5in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with some damage, weight 7lb. 12oz. £150-250 702. SABBATTI 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 139334, 28in. nitro barrels. £100-1 50 703. EDWINSON GREEN & SONS 12BORE OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no . 6868, 28in. ribless nitro barrels signed ' Edwinson Green & Sons, maker Cheltenham & Gloucester', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, back-action sidelocks engraved with bold acanthus on a matt background, retaining some original colour-hardening, quadruple grips, hold open toplever, bolstered fences, two piece fore-end, 15in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. leather recoil pad, weight 6lb. 9oz. See illustration on page 146 £5000-7000

704. BROWNING 12-BORE '1889 - 1989 lOOTH ANNIVERSARY 058 - 100' B25 SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, Belgian made, serial no . 325PP00058, 30in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt toprib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi-chokes, fully-selective single trigger, automatic safety with integral barrel selectorswitch, action boldly-engraved with foliage and scrollwork, surrounding scenes of woodcock and capercaillie in woodland settings, signed J. Lewanczyk, silver finish, overall, 14 l /2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz The gun was completed in 1989 as one of a limited edition of one hundred models made in Browning's custom shop to celebrate the company's relationship with John Moses Browning. Fifty examples were made with 27 1/2in. barrels and fifty were made with 30in. barrels. Browning kept one of each barrel length for their museum, so a total of ·just 98 models were offered for public sale and this is number 58.

See illustration on page 150 £3500-4500

705. MIROKU 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 716558, 26in. nitro barrels; together with an AYA 'No.4' 12-bore boxlock non ejector, serial no. 220935 (2) £100-150 706. P.BERETTA 'MOD S687' 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. D40844B, 28in. nitro barrels with narrow ventilated rib, 2 3/4in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, silvered action engraved with flying pheasants and duck, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. lOoz., in a vinyl case. £250-350

708. AN ITALIAN 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no . 58288, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, silver action with game scenes and scrollwork, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including lin. ventilated recoil pad, weight 7lb. 4oz. £50-70 709. A VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE 'THE SPORTING MODEU SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRIGGERPLATE ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 50634, 28in. nitro barrels with lOmm ventilated matt toprib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi-chokes, hold-open toplever, detachable trigger mechanism, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, bolstered action deeply carved with bold stylised acanthus scrollwork and strapwork on a matt background, 13 l /2in. highlyfigured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 8lb. 2oz., in its leather case with full complement of accessories. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1994. See illustration on Back Cover also on page 127 £25000-30000 710. LAURO NA 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 23297, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi chokes, silvered action, l 5in. figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. £100-150

707. MIDLAND GUN CO. 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 80736, Italian made, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels. £50-70

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711. A LIGHTWEIGHT BROWNING 12BORE 'MODEL I 1' SINGLETRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GAME GUN, Belgian made, serial no. 8L3RN3021 , 27 l/2in. nitro barrels with 5mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx . true cyl and 1/4 choke, fully-selective single trigger, manual safety with integral barrel selector-switch, deep blued finish with gold inlaid border and scrollwork, 14in. highly-figured tiger-stripe swan'sneck stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz. See illustration on page 150 £4000-6000 712. PERAZZI 12-BORE 'M-T-6 GAME' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. I 05082, 27 l /2in. nitro monobloc barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi-chokes, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector-switch, plain blued action, 14in. straight-hand stock including lin. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 9oz. £1000-1500 713. WINCHESTER 12-BORE '8500 TRAP' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. K544649E, 30in. ported nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, adjustable single-trigger, blued action with silver border inlay, 14 l/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including recoil pad, weight 8lb. loz. £500-700

714. A FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER TRIGGERPLATE ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. 50636, 31 in. nitro barrels with I Omm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes, hold-open toplever, detachable trigger mechanism, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, bolstered action deeply carved with bold stylised acanthus scrollwork, sideplates with yachting scenes and stylised sea-scapes including 'The Stack' off the coast of Cornwall, the underside of the action with the portraits of two labradors, initialled WPS., (W.P. Sinclair), bright finish overall, 14in. well-figured figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, fore-end with repaired crack, weight 8lb. 4oz. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1994. See illustration on page 128 £20000-25000 715. EDWINSON GREEN & SONS 12BORE OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6776A, 29in. ribless nitro barrels signed 'Edwinson Green & Sons, Maker's Cheltenham & Gloucester Winners of the first prizes at the Last Field Trials London', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, back-action sidelocks engraved with creeping vines, tulips, bluebells encompassing a forest nymph, hold open toplever, two piece fore-end, ejectors need regulating, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock including l/2in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. See illustration on page 146 £3000-5000

717. CASTELLANI 12-BORE 'STAR VEGA' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 53398, 27 l/2in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, non-selective single trigger, plain silvered finish, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz. £50-70 718. VERNEY-CARRON 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 50232, 28in. nitro barrels with ventilated narrow raised rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, nickel-plated action engraved with bold scrollwork, l 6in. well-figured stock including 2in. wood extension, weight 6lb. 8oz. £400-600 719. FABIAN 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 118293, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels with narrow ventilated rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multi chokes, silvered action, 14in. pistolgrip stock, weight 71b. 5oz. £200-300 720. LUIGI FRANCHI 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 2877, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, blacked action, 14 1/2in. stock (with plaster cheekpiece), weight 6lb. 13oz. £50-70

716. S.K.B.12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 59710, 28in. nitro barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, selective single-trigger, bolstered action with german silver finish, 14 in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. l loz. £100- 150

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721. AYA 12-BORE DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 346561, 28in. nitro barrels with 8mm ventilated matt top-rib and wood side-fillets, (slight bulge in lower barrel) 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, quadruplegrip action with hold-open toplever, side-bolsters, gold-inlaid cockingindicators, automatic safety, partial scroll engraving, retaining virtually full colour-hardened finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz. £100-150 722. RIZZINI 12-BORE 'AURUM CLASSIC' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 36598, 28in. nitro barrels with 9mm raised matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector-switch, plain action retaining much original colour-hardening, 14 l /2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 13oz. £250-350 SINGLE BARRELLED

723. 'FUCILE COSMI' 12-BORE (3SHOT) 'SPECIALE PER TIRO AL PICCIONE' SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 0217, 26in. nitro barrel with raised matt top-rib, receiver with matt sight rib, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx . full choke, plain silvered action, manual safety, 13 3/4in. straight hand stock, weight 8lb. The gun was completed circa 1943 . See illustration on page 14 7 £ 1000-1 500

724. ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN, serial no. 60147, 28in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. imp cyl, border engraved action with removable striker disc, retaining virtually full renewed colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. stock including 1in.rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. loz. £150-250 725. BROWNING 12-BORE (3-SHOT) SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 6478872, 27 1/ 2in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 1/2 choke; together with a Mossberg 12-bore (3shot) 'Slugster' pump-action shotgun, serial no. H693667 (2) £70-90 726. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GP' MARTINI-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 35689, 30in. nitro barrel; together with a 12-bore 'The Argyle' single-barrelled hammergun, serial no. 23781. (2) £20-30 727. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE 'GP MKII' MARTINI-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. G80113, 28in. nitro barrel; together with a Webley & Scott 12-bore single-barrelled hammergun, serial no. 65605, retaining much original finish; and a Webley & Scott Ltd .410 bolt-action shotgun, serial no. 35479 (3) £60-80 728. MARLIN 12-BORE (3-SHOT) 'MODEL 120' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 20816019, 26in. nitro barrel, 3in. chamber, bored approx. imp cyl. £50-70

729. WINCHESTER 12-BORE 'MODEL 1911 S.L.' SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. A53027, 27 3/4in. nitro barrel, laminated stock, some cracks to stock and fore-end wood. £20-30 730. FABRIQUE NATIONALE 16-BORE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 7154, 25 l/4in. nitro barrel. £70-90 731. MOSSBERG 12-BORE (3IN MAGNUM) 3-SHOT PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 1634879, 24 l/4in. nitro barrel with open sights. £30-50 732. WINCHESTER 12-BORE 'MODEL 12' PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, serial no. 793999. £150-200 733. LUIGI FRANCHI 12-BORE SEMIAUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 157567, 32in. nitro barrel. £150-200 734. FABARM 12-BORE (3IN) 'EURO 3' 3-SHOT SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. 10276 18, 28in. nitro barrel with ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chamber, multi-choke and super multichoke, black finish with blue scroll overlay, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. l Ooz., in its universal case with paperwork, chokes, super-chokes and choke key. The gun appears to be virtually unused. £250-350 735. FABRIQUE NATIONALE 12-BORE (2-SHOT) SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN, serial no. C20818, 25 l/2in. nitro barrel, 2 3/4in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, border and scroll engraved action retaining much original finish, J4 l/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 4oz. £80-120

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736. BROWNING ARMS CO. 12-BORE (2-SHOT) SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN, serial no. Cl3882, 29 l /2in. nitro barrel; together with a Fabrique Nationale 12bore (3in. magnum) 3-shot semi-auto shotgun, serial no. 57032, 31 l/2in. nitro barrel. (3) £100-150 737. WM. LEECH 12-BORE SINGLEBARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2926, 32in. nitro reproved damascus barrel, sight rib inscribed 'WM. LEECH. CHELMSFORD', 2 l/2in. chamber, bored approx. 3/4 choke, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding back-action lock, partial engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14in. figured stock including buttplate, weight Sib. 9oz. £100-150 TRY GUNS

738. AYA 12-BORE YEOMAN BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR TRY GUN, serial no. 565301, 28 l/4in, nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/2 choke, colourhardened action, articulated stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. with key. See illustration on page 150 £150-250 739. WILLIAM LEECH & SONS 12BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR TRY GUN, serial no. 18, 30in. nitro damascus barrels signed 'Wm Leech & Sons, Chelmsford', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, border engraved action, manual side safety, articulated stock, weight 7lb. See illustration on page 150 £600-800

'IN THE WHITE'

740. A BARRELLED ROUND-ACTION EJECTOR WITH FORE-END IRON, Birmingham proof, built to the specifications of the Dickson roundaction patent, 28in. barrels. See illustration on page 150 £250-350 741. A BARRELLED SIDELOCK EJECTOR WITH FORE-END IRON, London proof 1973, 28in. barrels. See illustration on page 150 £150-250 742. TWO SIDELOCK ACTIONS IN THE WHITE. £50-70 743. THE MAJOR PARTS OF ANAYA 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR INTHE-WHITE, serial no.575663 , 28in. barrels. £80-120 STOCK, ACTION AND FORE-ENDS

744. THE STOCK, ACTION & FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY W.J. JEFFERY, serial no . 20383 , stock cracked and loose at head. £20-30 745. THE STOCK, ACTION & FOREEND ONLY OF A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY W.R. PAPE, serial no . 8683 . £50-70

746. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE 'PRESENTATION' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY J. BEATTIE & CO. serial no . 17691 , action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, intercepting sears, 14 3/4in. figured stock with silver plaque reading 'Presented to H.L.Courtenay Esq. by the Tenantry of the Dunster Castle Estate January 1890 '. £30-50 747. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR BY T. WILD, serial no. 11393, action engraved with game scenes, 14 l /2in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock. In a leather legof-mutton case. £100-150 748. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A W.W.GREENER 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 67766, Grade FH35 , manual side safety, scroll engraved action, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. wood extension. £80-120 749. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE 'THE AVANTTOUT'BOXLOCK EJECTOR, by Cogswell & Harrison, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining some original colourhardening, percussion fences, 14 l /2in. well-figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad. £80-120 750. THE STOCK, ACTION & FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY J.B. RONGE FILS A LIEGE serial no. 125742; together with a Gunmark Kestrel 12-bore Boxlock Non-ejector, serial no. 260730. (2) £30-50

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751. THE STOCK, ACTION AND FOREEND ONLY OF A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR BY T.A.DADLEY, serial no . 1228, action partially engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colourhardening, 14 l /2in. figured stock. £80-120 752. THE STOCK, ACTION & FOREEND ONLY OF A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN BY E. WOODS, no visible serial no ., carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks (one hammer spur broken), border and scroll engraving, retaining some colourhardening, 14 l /4in. stock including buttplate; together with the stock, action and fore-end only of a 14-bore Midland Gun Co. toplever hammergun, serial no. 20495; the stock, action and fore-end only of a 14-bore rotary-underlever hammergun by R. Bates, no visible serial no.; the stock, action and fore-end only of a 12-bore toplever hammergun (original rib signed 'T. Hepplestone Manchester') and the stock, action and fore-end only of a French 16-bore boxlock non-ejector, serial no. 7F2610 (5) £80-120 CARTRIDGES

753. A QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS CARTRIDGES, mainly 12-bore, including box of McGill no.6 shot, part box "Anglia" 16-bore no.6 shot, box of ten Vihtavuori no.8 shot, and various loose cartridges including brands such as Purdey, Jason Abbot, and Howard A. Davies (Winchester). £20-30 754. EIGHTY W.W. GREENER RETAILED 'SPORTING LIFE' ELEY 'GASTIGHT' 28-BORE CARTRIDGES, no.6 shot, in original maker's carton. £30-50

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755. EIGHTY-NINE PRIMED ELEYKYNOCH 8-BORE PAPER CASES. £30-50 756. A QUANTITY OF CARTRIDGES, mainly 12-bore, brands including Eley and a box of John MacPherson & Sons, Inverness "Royal" 12-bore cartridges, no. 6 shot, in a wood case with leather cartridge belt. £20-30 757. A LARGE QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS CARTRIDGES, mostly 12-bore, brands including Holland & Holland, J. Woodward & Sons, Westley Richards, Atkin Grant & Lang, Jeffery's, Henry Atkin, Rosson, W Richards (Liverpool), Army & Navy, Hellis, Gallyon & Sons, Gale, G.L. Woods & Sons, Darlow & Co., Eley. £30-50 758. A QUANTITY OF ELEY 10-BORE CARTRIDGES. £20-30 759. A QUANTITY OF ELEY 28-BORE CARTRIDGES. £5-10 760. A QUANTITY OF COLLECTORS CARTRIDGES, mainly Eley war-time production. £5-10 761. A QUANTITY OF JEFFERY, LONDON RETAILED ELEY KYNOCH 12-BORE CARTRIDGES, no.5 shot. £5-10 762. A QUANTITY OF 10-BORE BRASS CARTRIDGES. £50-70 763. TWO HUNDRED & FIFTY FEDERAL 28-BORE 'PREMIUM HI-BRASS' CARTRIDGES, no. 7 112 shot. £20-30

764. A LARGE SELECTION OF PROPRIETRY COLLECTOR'S CARTRIDGES, calibres ranging from 4-bore to .22 rim-fire, brands including Donald Ladd (Crediton, Devon), Boss, Purdey, Churchill, William Evans, Cogswell & Harrison, W.W. Greener, Army & Navy, Hellis, T. Page-Wood, Arthur Conyers, Glasgow Gunmaker's, George Hinton, George Gibbs, W.C. Carswell, William Powell, Eley, Kynoch, and Nobel, casings include brass, paper and metal, in a fitted three-tier oak case. £400-500 765. ONE HUNDRED & EIGHTY PRIMED ELEY 10-BORE PAPER CASES FOR 'WINCHESTER CANNON I BLANK CARTRIDGE I BLACK POWDER', in two plain cartons. £40-60 766. ONE-HUNDRED ELEY 8-BORE CARTRIDGES, seventy-five 'Gastight', mainly No.3 shot, and twenty-five No . l shot non-corrosive. £100-150 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTORS

767. GALLYON & SONS (CAMBRIDGE) 12-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no . 128461, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (left hand wallthickness below recommended minimum), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, 15in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb.10oz. £50-70 768. G.E.LEWIS & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON/WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 15735, 30in. nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, plain action, 14 l /4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 12oz. £300-500

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769. No Lot 770. ALFRED FIELD & CO. 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no, 52561 , 27 3/4in. nitro barrels signed 'Alfred Field & Co. Birmingham & London', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with scrollwork, clipped fences , gold crown on toplever, 14 l/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. leather recoil pad. £300-500 771. FRED WILLIAMS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 123809, 30in. nitro barrels, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, action engraved with rose and scrollwork, 14 l /2in. semipistolgrip figured stock, weight 6lb. lOoz. £80-120 772. AGNEW & SON 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 7848, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib inscribed 'AGNEW & SON, 79 SOUTH ST. EXETER.' , 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with border and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 13 3/4in. figured stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 8oz. £150-250 773. JOHN WILKES 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 13782, 28in. nitro barrels, rib inscribed 'JOHN WILKES. 79 BEAK ST. REGENT ST. LONDON.', 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, beaded border engraving, the maker's name within a cartouche, rear trigger cracked, 14 3/4in. stock (pinned at head) including 3/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 8oz. £80-120

774. AYA 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 544632, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, blacked action with border engraving, 14 l/2in. pistolgrip stock including lin. rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 71b. 4oz. £200-300 775. S.K.B. 12-BORE 'MODEL 100' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. S 5119401, 28in. nitro monobloc barrels with matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, selective single trigger, blacked scroll-back action with partial engraving, 14 l /4in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 12oz. £80-120 776. S.K.B. LIGHT 12-BORE SINGLETRIGGER NON-EJECTOR, serial no, 160462, 28in. nitro mono-blocked b_arrels with raised filed rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 112 choke, scalloped blacked action, 15in. pistolgrip stock including lin. wood extension, weight 6lb. 12oz. £30-50 777. BONEHILL 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 398, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l /2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, partially engraved action, 14 l/2in. semi-pistolgrip replacement stock, weight 7lb. 4oz.; together with a Gunmark Kestrel 20-bore Boxlock Ejector, serial no, 379126. (2) £100-200

778. T. BLAND & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 10040, 28in. nitro barrels (loose on action), rib inscribed 'THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 4 & 5. KING WILLIAM STREET, STRAND, LONDON. W.C.3 .', 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, 'Trade Mark B' Anson & Deeley treblegrip action, plain finish, 14in. figured stock (damaged at toe) including buttplate, weight 6lb. 5oz.; together with a Zabala 12-bore boxlock non-ejector, serial no. 23722 (2) £50-70 779. H.CLARKE & SONS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 10576, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 2 l/2in, chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 3/4 choke, partially engraved action retaining traces of colour, 14 l/4in, well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 9oz. £80-120 780. GEORGE GIBBS 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. B7240, 28in. nitro barrels with narrow filed rib, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 l /2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. IOoz. £200-300 781. B.S.A. 12-BORE BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR, serial no. 46643, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 l /2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 3/4 choke, border engraved action with blued finish, 14in. stock including buttplate, weight 6lb. 9oz. £30-50

782. ALEX HENRY 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial no., 3 I in. barrels, 2 l/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, border engraved action, 14 l/2in. semipistolgrip stock, weight 61b. 1Ooz. In a canvas case. £80-120 783. TUDOR GUN CO. (BIRMINGHAM) 12-BORE (3IN) BOXLOCK NONEJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 495, 32in. nitro barrels with matt rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, dent to left barrel, border engraved treble-grip action retaining traces of original colourhardening, l 5in. semi-pistol grip stock with sling eyes, weight 8lb. 12oz. £200-300 784. A SPANISH 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 24238, 28in. nitro barrels; together with a 12bore single-barrelled hammergun, serial no. 02924, and a Belgian 9mm garden gun, n.v.s.n. (3) £20-30 785. AN ENGLISH MADE 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR PIGEON I WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 68478, 28in sleeved nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 2 3/4in, chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, action engraved with scrollwork, clipped fences, 14 l/2in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz. £80-120 786. W.W. GREENER 12-BORE ' EMPIRE GRADE El 7' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 73298, 32in, nitro barrels with raised filed rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, plain action, manual side-safety, 15in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including lin, rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 7oz., in a canvas case. £200-300

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787. J. PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12422, 29in. barrels, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, 14 l/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a leg of mutton case £1500-2000 788. HOLLAND & HOLLAND 16-BORE 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 26466, 28in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl and 1/4 choke, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14in. well-figured stock, weight 61b., in its original case £2500-3000

789. FREDERICK GATES 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARYUNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 711 , 28in. (shortened) damascus barrels, border-engraved nonrebounding back-action locks, 14 l/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgripcap and buttplate, weight 13lb. 8oz. £1000-1500 790. BROWNING 12-BORE B25 '105 SKEET' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 34479S74, 28in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl in both, manual safety with barrel selectorswitch, silver action with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 l/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock (cast on for the left hand) including 1 l/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 8oz. £1200-1600

791. BROWNING 12-BORE B25 'Cl STANDARD GAME' SINGLETRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 67780, 26 l/2in. nitro barrels with narrow game rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp cyl, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, silvered action with bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/8in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, schnabel fore-end, weight 7lb. 3oz. £1200-1600

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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 the 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.

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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.