FINE MODERN & VINTAGE SPORTING GUNS New Bond Street, London
14 December 2011
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Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 2pm
Tuesday 13 December 2011 9 am to 4.30 pm Wednesday 14 December 2011 9 am to 1 pm
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iMPoRtAnt noticES FoR BuYERS Sporting Guns, Rifles and Ammunition will not be released without the appropriate Firearm or Shotgun certificate. overseas certificates are not valid in the u.K. Firearms will be released by appointment only. the buyer of any firearm must hold the appropriate certificate (or other valid authority) to acquire the firearm.
FiREARMS Act 1968 Lots marked with a will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Firearms Certificate or R.F.D. Permit. Lots marked with a ✸ will not be delivered to purchasers without production of a valid United Kingdom Shotgun Certificate or R.F.D. Permit.
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PRooF oF FiREARMS The term ‘proof exemption certificate’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House but not proved, as either (a) it was deemed of interest and not intended for use, or (b) ammunition was not available. In either case, the firearm must be regarded as unsafe to fire unless subsequently proved. Firearms proved for Black Powder should not be used with modern smokeless ammunition. The term ‘Certificate of Unprovability’ indicates that a firearm has been examined at a Proof House
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FinE MoDERn & VintAGE SPoRtinG GunS Lots 1-253 Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 2 pm
Lot 1 WEBLEY A .455/.476 WG ARMY MoDEL REVoLVER, no. 8792 the hinged barrel with P. Webley & Son retailer’s stamp, fitted with later adjustable target sights, the frame with stirrup catch and retaining much original finish, flared walnut grip, lanyard loop, black powder proof 1
This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £350 - 500
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Lot 2 WEBLEY & Scott A .455/.476 WG ARMY MoDEL REVoLVER, no. 15241 6-inch barrel engraved with the retailer’s name, George Gibbs, Bristol, the frame with stirrup catch and retaining some original finish, composition bird’s beak grips, one chipped, black powder proof, worn overall, in its leather holster This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £500 - 700
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Lot 3 WEBLEY A .455 Ric no. 1 MoDEL REVoLVER, no. 93853 4 1/2-inch barrel, the solid frame with loading gate, ejector rod, etc and retaining much of its nickel-plated finish, one piece chequered walnut grip, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £250 - 400
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Lot 4 WEBLEY A .455 MARK i SERVicE REVoLVER, no. 804 4-inch barrel, the frame with winged bullet trademark and stirrup catch and retaining some original finish, chequered composition bird’s head grip with lanyard ring, nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.
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Lot 5 WEBLEY A .455 MARK iii SERVicE REVoLVER, no. 9916 4-inch barrel, the frame with stirrup catch and retaining much original finish, grip strap with regimental marking, chequered composition grip, lanyard ring, nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.
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Lot 6 WEBLEY A .455 MARK Vi SERVicE REVoLVER, no. 193638 6-inch barrel, the frame with stirrup catch and dated 1916, chequered composition grips, refinished overall, nitro proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.
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Lot 7 ARDESA A .40 SinGLE Shot PERcuSSion tARGEt PiStoL, no. 14-13-004444-98 8 1/2-inch round to octagonal barrel, smooth walnut grip, retaining much original finish overall, Spanish black powder proof This lot is not available for viewing in London. It may be viewd by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250
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Lot 8 RuGER A .44 “oLD ARMY” MoDEL PERcuSSion REVoLVER, no. 140-21353 7 1/2-inch barrel, the solid frame with adjustable rear sight and loading lever, brass back strap with walnut grips, black powder proof This lot is not available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £50 - 80
Lot 9 A BRASS FRAMED 1-inch VERY PiStoL, no. 11662 4-inch barrel fitted with a flared muzzle, the frame with maker’s detail partially removed, smooth walnut grips, lanyard ring, nitro proof
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This lot is not available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £50 - 80
Lot 10 MAnhAttAn FiREARMS co. A .36 PERcuSSion REVoLVER, no. 29317 4-inch octagonal barrel, loading lever, cylinder with rolled decoration and patent dates, the brass backstrap and trigger guard with traces of silver-plated finish, smooth walnut grips, worn overall 10
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Lot 11 coLt A .41 cEntREFiRE no.2 MoDEL DERRinGER, no. 8318 2 1/2-inch swing-out barrel with flat top surface, central hammer and spur trigger, chequered walnut grips, contemporary London black powder proof Flayderman notes that it is likely that less than two hundred centrefire examples were built, with most being sold through Colt’s London agency. The frame on this model is marked ‘C’ just in front of the trigger. The contemporary London proof marks make it highly likely that this is one of these.
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This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £150 - 250
Lot 12 A PERcuSSion PiStoL the lock and barrel engraved John Richardson, Limerick, 7 1/2-inch barrel with swivel ramrod; together with a crude flintlock pistol; and a Belgian pinfire revolver (3)
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Lot 13 John WiLSon A .410 WALKinG SticK Gun, no. 91 25-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber, black leather covered overall with brass fittings, the rotating sleeve revealing a stud trigger, horn handle, London nitro proof for 1982
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This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £200 - 300
Lot 14 coGSWELL & hARRiSon A .410 WALKinG SticK Gun, no. 14842 26-inch barrel, the wooden grip fitted with its detachable shoulder strap, black powder proof This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. £50 - 80
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Lot 15 ALFRED SchiLLinG A .300 h&h MAGnuM MARtini & hAGn SYStEM FALLinG BLocK SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 021 27-inch barrel with matted finish and mounted with a Swarovski 3-10x42 telescopic sight on quick detachable Recknagel mounts, the plain frame retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, tang with rolling safety catch, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and leather covered recoil pad, 9lb. 5oz., German nitro proof The rifle appears little used. ÂŁ5000 - 7000
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Lot 16 ALFRED SchiLLinG A 6.5x47 LAPuA MARtini & hAGn SYStEM FALLinG BLocK RiFLE, no. 3604 26 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with folding gold lined leaf sights, mounted with a Swarovski 3-10x42 telescopic sight, in quick detachable Recknagel mounts, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its hardening colour, tang with roller safety, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 8lb. 10oz., German nitro proof The rifle appears little used. ÂŁ5000 - 7000
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Lot 17 J. RiGBY & co. A .270 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 6670 24-inch barrel, the receiver with scroll engraving and fitted with engraved scope rings, bolt with side safety, recoil stud, hinged magazine floor plate with scroll engraving, the serial number and calibre details inlaid in gold, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and engraved cap, 14 1/2inch pull, 7lb. 14oz., nitro proof ÂŁ2000 - 3000
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Lot 18 John RiGBY & co A .275 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE BY PARKER hALE, FiniShED BY John RiGBY & co., no. B09886 22-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Schimidt and Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 1oz., nitro proof, escutcheon missing from stock ÂŁ600 - 800
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Lot 19 DAKotA ARMS A .264 Win MAG LEFt-hAnDED BoLtAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 0377L, 26-inch barrel, the matted receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender 6x42 telescopic sight, left-handed bolt with side safety, extended magazine with hinged base plate, the half length laminated stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 10lb. 15oz., nitro proof £800 - 1200 Lot 20 BRno A .22 MoDEL 2 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 280112 22 1/2-inch shortened barrel threaded for a sound moderator, receiver mounted with a Silver Antler telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the half length stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof £80 - 120
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Lot 21 PARKER hALE A .308 “SAFARi DELuxE” MoDEL BoLtAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. c24305 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-ZA 8x56 telescopic sight, magazine with detachable floor plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof £300 - 500 Lot 22 RuGER A .22 MoDEL 10/22 SELF-LoADinG RiFLE, no. 247-73735 20-inch fluted Hogue barrel, the receiver mounted with an Edgar Brothers telescopic sight, laminated thumbhole stock with 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 14oz., nitro proof £200 - 300
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Lot 23 REMinGton A 12-BoRE MoDEL 870 WinGMAStER PuMP Action Gun, no. S939624V 28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber about 1/2 choke boring, machined ventilated rib, retaining much original finish overall, 14-inch stock with pistol grip with rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 8oz., German nitro proof £150 - 200 Lot 24 AnSchutZ A .22 MoDEL MAtch 54 BoLt-Action tARGEt RiFLE, no. 137370 27-inch heavy barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with its maker’s aperture rear sight, bolt with flag safety, the half length thumbhole stock with adjustable cheekpiece and butt plate, 14lb., nitro proof £150 - 250 Lot 25 AnSchutZ A .22 MoDEL 525 SELF-LoADinG RiFLE, no. 1419220 24-inch barrel fitted with a Parker Hale sound moderator, the receiver with detachable box magazine and fitted with a Nikko Stirling telescopic sight, 14-inch pull, 8lb., nitro proof
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£100 - 150 Lot 26 REMinGton A .223 MoDEL 700 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. A6542162 24-inch bull barrel, the receiver mounted with a Simmons 6-20 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, the half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 13 1/4-inch pull, 11lb. 6oz., nitro proof £200 - 300
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Lot 27 SAKo A .243 “FoREStER” MoDEL BoLtAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 92866 23 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 7oz., nitro proof £80 - 120 Lot 28 A .303 no.4 MK i BoLt-Action SERVicE RiFLE, no. BL4330 25-inch barrel, the receiver with detachable box magazine and folding aperture sight, the left side marked No.4 Mk I ROF(F)8/43, full length military stock, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 3oz., nitro proof £250 - 350
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Lot 29 WinchEStER A .357 MAGnuM MoDEL 94AE LEVERAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 6288047 24-inch barrel with tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Simmons Whitetail telescopic sight, full length tubular magazine, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof £250 - 300 Lot 30 uBERti A .44-40 LEVER Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 47577 24-inch octagonal barrel, the 1873 type frame with sliding dust cover and retaining much hardening colour, full length magazine tube, the tang fitted with a folding aperture sight, 13-inch stock with crescent butt plate, 8lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, rear sight missing £300 - 500
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Lot 31 PARKER hALE A .451 “VoLuntEER” MoDEL PERcuSSion tARGEt RiFLE, no. h8782 35 1/2-inch barrel with adjustable target fore sight and ladder rear sight, the hammer and lock plate retaining much hardening colour, the tang mounted with a folding aperture rear sight with fine adjustment, the full length stock with three barrel bands, chequered at the grip and hand, 14-inch pull, 10lb. 3oz., nitro proof £350 - 500 Lot 32 BSA A ScARcE 7.62MM cF2 MoDEL tARGEt RiFLE, no. cFt262 30-inch stainless steel barrel, the receiver mounted with a zero option telescopic sight, half length stock wth pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 12lb. 12oz., nitro proof, fore sight missing, but retaining its original aperture rear sight £100 - 200 Lot 33 KRico A .22 SELF-LoADinG RiFLE, no. 45352 22 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the dove tail receiver with detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, 13 3/4-inch pull, 5lb. 9oz., German nitro proof
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£80 - 120 Lot 34 RuGER A .458 Win MAG M77 MoDEL BoLtAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 74-44338 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Weaver 2.5 telescopic sight, bolt with tang safety, magazine with hinged floor plate, half length stock pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 12 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 6oz., nitro proof £250 - 350
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Lot 35 SAKo A .300 Win MAG “FinnBEAR” BoLt-Action SPoRtinG cARBinE, no. 504405 20-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf, the receiver mounted with scope rings, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged floor plate, full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 8oz., nitro proof £250 - 400 Lot 36 BSA A .22/250 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 15R20873 24-inch bull barrel, the receiver mounted with a Leupold 5-20x telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 15oz., nitro proof £250 - 350 35
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Lot 37 MAuSER A .270 MoDEL 66 BoLt-Action RiFLE, no. G05490 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, and mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-DA 4x32 telescopic sight with quick detachable claw mounts, the two piece bolt with crossbolt safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 7oz., German nitro proof £400 - 600 Lot 38 BRno A .22 MoDEL 2 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 269898 25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with 4x32 telescopic sight, bolt with safety catch, detachable box magazine, half length stock with pistol grip, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof £80 - 120
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Lot 39 VoERE A .30-06 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 175448 24-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding leaf sight, the receiver mounted with a Browning variable power telescopic sight, bolt with sliding tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, recoil stud, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof £150 - 250 Lot 40 AnSchutZ A .22 MoDEL MAtch 64 BoLt-Action tARGEt RiFLE, no. 550875 26-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a telescopic sight, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and adjustable butt plate, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 10oz., nitro proof £50 - 70 Lot 41 KRico A .243 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 13908 23-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Liesenfeld telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, detachable box magazine, double set triggers, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 14 14/-inch pull, 8lb. 10oz., German nitro proof
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Lot 43 RuGER A .243 M77 MoDEL BoLt-Action SPoRtinG cARBinE, no. 79-88387 the 18 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight, tang safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the full length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof £300 - 500 Lot 44 MAuSER A 7x57 MoDEL 2000 BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 70925 24-inch barrel with folding leaf sights, the receiver with bases for claw mounts, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 10oz., German nitro proof, worn overall £100 - 150
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Lot 45 WinchEStER A .270 MoDEL 70xtR “FEAthERWEiGht” BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. G1510461 21 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Schmidt & Bender Hungaria 6x42 telescopic sight on swing-off mount, bolt with flat-back handle, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., nitro proof £400 - 600 Lot 46 BSA A .222 REM cF2 “StutZEn” MoDEL BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 2R8103 20 1/2-inch barrel with fore sight ramp, front and rear sights removed, the receiver mounted with a Pecar telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the full length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz., nitro proof £250 - 350
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Lot 47 BSA A .270 “MAJEStic” MoDEL BoLtAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. BD901 22-inch barrel with muzzle brake, ramp fore sight and adjustable tangent rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Redfield 2-7x telescopic sight, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and perished recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof £150 - 250 Lot 48 BSA A .303 LEE EnFiELD BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 19137 25-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, ladder rear sight with further folding leaves, the receiver with charger bridge, bolt with turndown handle, cocking piece with safety catch, detachable five-shot magazine, 13 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, retaining much original finish overall, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, full length canvas case £250 - 400
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Lot 49 EnFiELD A .410 LEE EnFiELD BoLt-Action Gun, conVERtED FRoM A SERVicE RiFLE, no. 1880K 26 1/2-inch barrel, receiver with detachable box magazine, bolt with safety catch, sporterised stock, 13 1/4-inch pull, 7lb., nitro proof £50 - 80 Lot 50 BREDA An itALiAn 12-BoRE SELF-LoADinG Gun, no. 68719 28-inch barrel with screw-on choke tube, the alloy receiver profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, unrestricted magazine capacity, 14-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof £150 - 250
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Lot 51 MoSSBERG A .22 MoDEL 802 “PLinKStER” BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. hh0038567 18-inch barrel threaded for a sound moderator, receiver mounted with a Simmons 4-12x40 telescopic sight, detachable box magazine, the half length plastic stock with pistol grip, 14 1/2-inch pull, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof £30 - 50 Lot 52 BSA A .222 REM “MAJEStic” MoDEL BoLtAction SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 2J699 22-inch barrel with muzzle brake, ramp fore sight and folding rear sight, the receiver mounted with a Mayoscope 4x36 telescopic sight, magazine with hinged floor plate, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof £100 - 150 51
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Lot 55 BSA A .303 no.1 MK. iii* LEE EnFiELD BoLt-Action RiFLE, no. K36130 with target rifle modifications, 25-inch heavy target barrel (without rear sight), the receiver dated 1918 and mounted with a Parker Hale aperture rear sight, detachable box magazine with cut off, full length stock with additional band, 13 1/4-inch pull, 9lb. 6oz., nitro proof £200 - 300 Lot 56 AnSchutZ A .22 MoDEL “MAtch 54” tARGEt RiFLE, no. 181845x 27-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with adjustable aperture rear sight, the half length thumbhole stock with adjustable cheekpiece, butt plate, etc, 12 1/2-inch pull, 14lb., German nitro proof £100 - 200 Lot 57 BSA A .22 MARtini intERnAtionAL tARGEt RiFLE, no. F62058 27 1/2-inch barrel with tunnel fore sight, the receiver mounted with Parker Hale aperture rear sight, 13 1/2-inch stock with adjustable butt plate, 10lb. 12oz., nitro proof; together with a Vickers 1929 Special Martini action target rifle, no.V39771, 26-inch barrel with target sights, half length stock with modified comb and butt, nitro proof (2)
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£50 - 70 Lot 58 WinchEStER A .30-06 MoDEL 70xtR SPoRtER BoLt-Action RiFLE, no. G1613883 23 1/2-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Docter Optic 6x42 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 1oz., nitro proof £400 - 600
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Lot 59 RuGER A .22-250 M77 MARK ii BoLt-Action SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 707-21187 25 1/2-inch stainless steel barrel, screw cut for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 3-12x50 telescopic sight, bolt with side safety, magazine with hinged base plate, the half length laminated stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 14oz., nitro proof, together with its folding bipod and sound moderator £500 - 700 Lot 60 toWER A .577 thREE-BAnD EnFiELD PERcuSSion RiFLE 38-inch barrel with ladder rear sight, the lock dated 1857, full length stock with ramrod, 7lb. 12oz., worn overall £150 - 250
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Lot 61 W. W. GREEnER A .22 MARtini Action RiFLE, conVERtED FRoM A MARtini hEnRY SERVicE RiFLE, no. n5628 25-inch cut-down barrel with rails for telescopic sight, receiver with numerous dates and issue stamps, 14 1/4-inch stock, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof £30 - 50 Lot 62 c. G. BonEhiLL A 12-BoRE/.577/.450 BELMont intERchAnGEABLE hAMMER cAPE RiFLE, no. 4476 28 1/4-inch damascus barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about full choke boring, the rifle barrel with Henry rifling, full length machined rib fitted with leaf sight to 700, patent clip lump, crossbolt extension, the plain frame rebounding bar lock and hammers with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plates, 9lb. 4oz., black powder proof £700 - 800
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Lot 63 chAPuiS A .375 RiMLESS MAGnuM BoxLocK EJEctoR RiFLE, no. 7294, REtAiLED BY DYnAMit noBEL 25 1/2-inch barrels with raised ventilated rib and mounted with a Leupold 1.5-5 telescopic sight, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, engraved trap and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, beaver tail fore-end, 10lb. 15oz., nitro proof £1800 - 2400 Lot 64 A PEDERSoLi .45-70 DouBLE BARREL hAMMER RiFLE, no. c5494 24-inch barrels with raised fore sight and two folding leaf sights, the rib impressed Trail Guns Armory, the frame, rebounding bar lock, hammers and top lever retaining original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 11lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof £1400 - 1800 Lot 65 EMiL noRDhEiM A 16-BoRE/8MM hAMMER DRiLLinG, no. 1583 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, full length rib with folding leaf sight and mounted with an Efroelici-Kassel telecopic sight with claw mounts, crossbolt extension and clipped fences, the frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever engraved in typical Germanic style with hunting scenes, set front trigger, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 8lb., German nitro proof, barrels with some external pitting towards the muzzles
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Lot 66 KREiGhoFF A .270 “KiPLAuF” BoxLocK SinGLE BARREL SPoRtinG RiFLE, no. 981070 23 1/2-inch barrel with ramp fore sight, machined short raised rib with folding rear sight, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari VM 5-15x42 telescopic sight, with quick detachable claw mounts, gold lined breech, the frame, pierced top lever and dummy side plates with bold foliate scroll engraving, cocking lever to tang, set trigger, trigger plate signed by the engraver, Salzmann 99, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, engraved trap for three rounds, sling swivels, 8lb. 11oz., German nitro proof, in its full length animal hide slip £4000 - 6000
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Lot 67 BRoWninG A 9.3x74R oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR RiFLE, no. 26080, With ADDitionAL 20-BoRE AnD .410 BARRELS, A thREE BARREL SEt 23 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with ramp fore sight, short raised rib with fixed rear sight, the 26 1/2-inch 20-bore barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, with machined ventilated rib, the 26-inch .410 barrels with 3-inch chambers, the frame and top lever profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork around scenes of wild boar in woodland landscapes and inlaid with gold, selective single trigger, 14 3/4inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, 7lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its new English lightweight leather case with W. P. Sinclair trade label The rifle has been extensively reworked and upgraded and was engraved in the UK by Bill Sinclair and stocked by Mark Crudgington. ÂŁ5000 - 7000
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Lot 68 BRoWninG A BELGiAn 12-BoRE SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 77012S7, With intERchAnGEABLE 9.3x74R coMBinAtion BARRELS, A tWo BARREL SEt 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the additional 9.3/12-bore 25 1/2-inch barrels with raised fore sight, file cut short raised rib with folding leaf sight, the frame engraved in the C2G style with scenes of duck and game birds surrounded by foliate scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured straight hand stock, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its leather case The rifle appears relatively little used. ÂŁ2500 - 3500
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Lot 69 KRiEGhoFF A .375 h&h MAGnuM BoxLocK non-EJEctoR RiFLE, no. 97775 23 1/2-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, machined short raised rib with fixed rear sight and dove tail block, mid extension, the plain frame with border decoration, top lever and cocking slide, 14 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and recoil pad, 10lb. 1oz., German nitro proof The rifle appears virtually unused. ÂŁ4000 - 5000
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Lot 70 chARLES LAncAStER A ScARcE .450 PERcuSSion FouR-BARREL oVAL BoRE RiFLE, no. 2953 26 1/2-inch damascus barrels with full length rib and folding leaf sights, full length ram rod, engraved breeches with platinum plugs, the frame with sliding top catch, the non-rebounding back locks and bolted hammers with fine scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch stock with chequered butt plate, 9lb. 6oz., London black powder proof, ribs loose, some refinishing overall, stock with repair above left lock The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1857 for Major Grote. Four barrelled guns and rifles became a Lancaster speciality. On this example the barrels rotate on a central spigot allowing each pair to be fired in turn. £7000 - 9000
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Lot 71 REiLLY A ScARcE 8-BoRE DouBLE BARREL PERcuSSion hAMMER RiFLE, no. 8556 28-inch damascus barrels with raised fore sight and folding leaf sight to 350yds, engraved breeches with platinum plugs, full length ram rod, the frame, non-rebounding back locks and bolted hammers with border and scroll engraving, half length stock with pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, the patch box engraved with a scene of a stag surrounded by foliate scrolls, 14 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 6oz., London black powder proof ÂŁ3000 - 5000
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Lot 72 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A .577 hAMMER RiFLE, no. 7687, BuiLt FoR thE KinG oF itALY 25 3/4-inch damascus barrels with slightly raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves, the broad rib with doll’s head extension, the frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and numbered 1 on the top strap, 14-inch replacement stock with pistol grip, 8lb. 12oz., black powder proof, together with a set of reloading dies and some new brass cases Holland & Holland confirm that the rifle was delivered as one of what appears to be a pair of rifles on 8 August 1883. umberto i, King of italy Born in 1844, he was king of Italy from 9 January 1878 until his death by assassination on 19 July 1900. He was deeply loathed in far Left circles, especially amongst anarchists, because of his Conservatism and support of the Barva-Beccaris massacre in Milan in 1898. He was buried in the Pantheon in Rome, the last Savoy to be buried there. £2500 - 3500
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Lot 73 WiLLiAM EVAnS A 9.3x74 BoxLocK EJEctoR RiFLE, no. 6565 26-inch barrels (converted from .360), with full length file cut rib, folding leaf sights and doll’s head extension, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 3-9x36 telescopic sight with quick-detachable mounts, the frame with border engraving and signed by the maker, 15-inch figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 9lb. 6oz., in its maker’s leather case The maker confirm that the rifle was built in 1903 as a .400/.360 rifle. £7000 - 9000
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Lot 74 hEYM A FinE .470 MoDEL 88B SAFARi SiDELocK EJEctoR RiFLE, no. 82583, With ADDitionAL 9.3x74R BARRELS, A tWo BARREL SEt 24-inch .470 barrels with ramp fore sight, the machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight to 100, crossbolt extension, gold lined and engraved breeches, the additional 24-inch 9.3x74R barrels with their own separate fore-end and numbered to the rifle, with ramp fore sight, machined short raised rib with folding leaf sights to 150, crossbolt extension, lined and engraved breeches, the frame, top lever and pinless locks with fine scroll engraving surrounding deeply chiselled and carved with African game scenes, the left lock signed A. Scholz, the left lock carved with buffalo, the right lock with leaping leopard and antelope, the action base with lion and the trigger guard with a rhino, bolstered fences, the top lever in the form of an elephant’s head, gold cocking studs, 14 3/4-inch exceptionally figured exhibition grade stock with pistol grip and leather covered recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 9lb. 9oz., German nitro proof, in its maker’s oak and leather case with outer cover, original certificates, instructions, etc The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 2002 for exhibition at the 2003 Shot Show. The rifle appears very little used. £18000 - 24000
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Lot 75 AuGuStE FRAncottE A FinE 9x57R SiDELocK EJEctoR RiFLE, no. 90011, BuiLt FoR KinG LEoPoLD iii oF BELGiuM, 23 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with full length machined rib, mid extension, mounted with a Hensoldt Duralyt 1.5x telescopic sight in quick detachable claw mounts, the frame, locks and top-lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding rose bouquets, the trigger plate signed L. Smeets, articulated front trigger, the rolled edge trigger guard inlaid with the Royal crest, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and cheek piece, 7lb. 6oz., Belgian nitro proof, in it's makers case The rifle was built for King Leopold III of Belgium. It was sold at Christie's 23rd March 1981 Ω £12000 - 18000
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Please note that lots 76-83 will only be available for viewing by appointment in our Sussex office for reasons of safety and security and will not be on view in London.
Lot 76 ELEY APPRoxiMAtELY 85 RnDS oF 16-BoRE PinFiRE AMMunition ✸ £30 - 50
Lot 77 A QuAntitY oF coLLEctoRS AMMunition including many assorted boxes of .22 ammunition, .320 revolver, 6.35mm, .303; together with numerous loose rounds of rook rifle and revolver ammunition £50 - 80
Lot 80 A LARGE QuAntitY oF MoDERn 7x57MM AMMunition comprising: 400 rnds Winchester 145gr Powerpoint; 240 rnds Hornady 139gr Interlock; and 40 rnds Norma 156gr soft-point £200 - 300
Lot 81 A QuAntitY oF coLLEctoRS AMMunition comprising: 205 rnds Kynoch .500 (3-inch); 140 rnds Kynoch .475 No. 2; 35 rnds of Kynoch .475; 25 rnds Kynoch .476; together with a quantity of collectors ammunition (list available upon request) £400 - 600
Lot 78 KYnoch A SMALL QuAntitY oF SoFtnoSED BuLLEtS comprising: 100 x 3.75 magnum, 100 x 9.3 Mauser, 100 x 7.9 Mauser and 100 x 6.5mm Mauser in their maker’s packaging
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£50 - 80
Lot 82 A SMALL QuAntitY oF coLLEctoRS ShotGun cARtRiDGES in their makers’ boxes of 25, including Kynoch Bonax, Eley Velocite, Gallyon & Sons Kilham; together with 200 Charles Hellis 20-bore cartridges, in their original boxes of 100, an incomplete box of Eley 8-bore cartridges and a quantity of loose Eley 10-bore cartridges, etc ✸ £200 - 300
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Lot 79 A QuAntitY oF coLLEctoRS AMMunition comprising: 50 rnds Kynoch .300/.295; 50 rnds Kynoch .22 Hornet; 30 rnds Kynoch .280; 20 rnds Kynoch .400/.360, etc
Lot 83 KYnoch A QuAntitY oF coLLEctoRS AMMunition with mainly big game and double rifle calibres, including .700 H&H, .577, .500, .475, .375, etc £200 - 300
Lot 84 A SEt oF Six cut GLASS tuMBLERS each glass engraved with a game bird, in their wooden box with sliding cover; together with a pair of buffalo feet (8) £200 - 300
Lot 85 A QuAntitY oF GunMAKERS AccESSoRiES comprising: 4 oil bottles; 2 pairs of Holland & Holland snap caps; a pair of Purdey snap caps; a pair of Henry Atkin snap caps; a pair of William Evans snap caps; together with 9 further rifle and shotgun snap caps; 3 horn-handled turnscrews; 2 nipple keys; a powder measure; 2 pullthroughs; and a pair of hand guards (Qty)
Lot 86 A LARGE QuAntitY oF GunMAKERS SnAP cAPS including pairs by J. Purdey & Sons, Boss & Co., Atkin, Grant & Lang, Churchill, Charles Hellis, Alex Martin; together with 36 further snap caps, mainly 12-bore, some named (Qty)
Lot 87 A LEAthER PLAcE FinDER the lid lifting to reveal ten numbered pegs; together with a further leather place finder, with eight numbered pegs £200 - 300
£200 - 300
£200 - 300
Lot 88 A hiGhLY FiGuRED WALnut StocK BLAnK; together with a further walnut stock blank (2) £400 - 600
Lot 89 A BRASSBounD oAK AnD LEAthER cARtRiDGE MAGAZinE with compartments for about 250 cases, of modern overseas manufacture
Lot 90 tWo LEAthER-BounD cAnVAS cARtRiDGE MAGAZinES with compartments for about 250 cases, of modern overseas manufacture
£200 - 300
£150 - 250
Lot 91 tWo cAnVAS cARtRiDGE BAGS with leather trim, for about 100 cases; together with two matching canvas and leather game bags; two full length canvas rifle slips; two matching gun slips; and two further gun slips (10) £200 - 300
Lot 92 hEnRY AtKin A BRASSBounD LEAthER cARtRiDGE MAGAZinE with compartments for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers
Lot 93 W. PRAin A 12-BoRE “GAnnochY” RAPiD-LoAD cARtRiDGE cASE with spring clips to take 100 cases, with a rain flap, lid, straps, etc, the lid embossed E. E. G. from E. de W. W.
£500 - 700
£350 - 450
Lot 94 W. PRAin A “GAnnochY” RAPiD-LoAD cARtRiDGE cASE with rain flap and straps, leather lid missing
Lot 95 J. PuRDEY & SonS A BRASSBounD oAK AnD LEAthER DouBLE Gun cASE with compartments for 30-inch barrels
£200 - 300
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Lot 96 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A ShEEPSKin LinED cAnVAS Gun SLiP with leather trim and strap £70 - 90
Lot 97 LEicA A PAiR oF 10x42BA tRinoViD BinocuLARS with rubber armoured body and central focus, in their maker’s leather pouch £500 - 700
Lot 98 A QuAntitY oF ShootinG AccESSoRiES including: 2 canvas cartridge bags, a leather W. J. Jeffery “The Victoria” stalking bag, 4 cartridge belts, rifle slings, etc £100 - 200
Lot 99 G. & J. hAWKSLEY A coLLEction oF GunMAKERS AccESSoRiES comprising: 2 oil bottles, a pair of snap caps, percussion combination tool, wad punch, pull through, etc; together with 4 pairs of snap caps, an oil bottle, makers including Grant, Hellis and Rigby £150 - 250
Lot 100 A WELL FiGuRED WALnut StocK BLAnK £400 - 600
Lot 104 PREMiER MuLtiGAuGE A BoRE MicRoMEtER GAuGE to measure 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 bore barrels, with interchangeable tips, sizing rings and instructions, in its maker’s case, new condition
Lot 101 A WELL FiGuRED WALnut FuLL LEnGth RiFLE StocK BLAnK
Lot 102 A WELL FiGuRED WALnut FuLL LEnGth RiFLE StocK BLAnK
£500 - 700
£500 - 700
Lot 105 E. JonES FouR GLASS tARGEt BALLS the light blue bodies moulded indistinctly with the maker’s details around a central band (4)
Lot 106 E. JonES FouR GLASS tARGEt BALLS the light blue bodies moulded indistinctly with the maker’s details around a central band (4)
Lot 107 n. B. GLASSWoRKS FouR GLASS tARGEt BALLS the light blue bodies moulded with the maker’s details around a central band, N. B. Glassworks, Perth (4)
£250 - 400
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Lot 103 A PAiR oF WELL FiGuRED WALnut StocK BLAnKS £800 - 1200
Lot 108 n. B. GLASSWoRKS FouR GLASS tARGEt BALLS the light blue bodies moulded with the maker’s details around a central band, N. B. Glassworks, Perth (4)
Lot 109 A LEAthER LEG-oF-Mutton Gun cASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels £80 - 120
£250 - 400
Lot 110 WiLLiAM PoWELL A cAnVAS Gun cASE suitable for a hammer gun, with compartment for 30-inch barrels; together with a leather gun case, with compartment for 30-inch barrels £200 - 300
Lot 111 ELEY An AttRActiVE SPoRtinG AMMunition cARtRiDGE DiSPLAY showing an arrangement of shotgun cartridges, including sectioned examples from .360 up to 8-bore, in its glazed frame, 21 by 27-inches £1400 - 1800
Lot 112 John LYELL A cAnVAS Gun cASE suitable for a hammer gun, with liftout tin tray with compartments for cartridges and 30-inch barrels £100 - 200
Lot 113 ASPREY A cARtRiDGE PLAcE FinDER in the classic form of a 12-bore cartridge, twisting the Sterling Silver base allows the central portion to rise and display 8 numbered pegs, the head stamped ‘Asprey’s Patent Place Finder, Patent Applied For’
Lot 114 A BRASSBounD LEAthER cARtRiDGE MAGAZinE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers, reproduction James Purdey & Sons label £250 - 400
Lot 115 BoSS & co. A GRouP oF GunMAKERS AccESSoRiES comprising: 4 named oil bottles, 2 pairs of horn-bodied snap caps, a pair of turnscrews, a striker pot and snapping block £250 - 350
£800 - 1200
Lot 116 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A GRouP oF GunMAKERS AccESSoRiES comprising: 4 named oil bottles, 2 pairs of horn-bodied snap caps, 4 further pairs of snap caps, a pair of turnscrews, snapping block and striker pot
Lot 117 A SiLVER hiP FLASK PLAcE FinDER the cup removing to reveal 8 numbered pegs with pheasant heads, engraved with the intials ‘AH’ and dated 10.2.73. £400 - 600
Lot 118 PuRDEY A FuLL LEnGth LEAthER Gun SLiP AnD MAtchinG cARtRiDGE BAG fleece lined with leather straps, the cartridge bag to hold approximately 100 cases
Lot 119 A DiStinctiVE RED StinGRAY Gun SLiP AnD MAtchinG cARtRiDGE BAG with leather straps, the cartridge bag for approximately 100 cases £600 - 800
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Lot 120 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A LARGE QuAntitY oF PRintinG BLocKS FoR thE hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD ShootinG SchooL cAtALoGuES together with five various unfinished action forgings
Lot 121 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A LARGE LEAthER cARtRiDGE BAG to hold approximately 200 cartridges, with canvas and leather strap
Lot 122 oRViS A StAinLESS StEEL FLiGht cASE with foam lining, 32 by 14-inches
Lot 123 A LEAthER LoADER’S cARtRiDGE BAG £80 - 120
£80 - 120
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£80 - 120
Lot 124 BooKS oF GunMAKinG intERESt including: L. Patrick Unsworth, “The Early Purdeys”; Donald Dallas, “Boss & Co.”; Holland & Holland, “The Shooting Field”; Keith Neal and Back, “British Gunmakers,Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment”; together with a quantity of other books relating to guns and gunmaking
Lot 125 A SMALL coLLEction oF GunMAKERS LABELS a catalogue by Thomas Bland, etc £50 - 80
Lot 126 A noRFoLK LiAR GAME countER the brass body with four numbered dials for rabbits, partridges, hares and pheasants
Lot 127 J. RiGBY & co. A FuLL LEnGth BRASSBounD cAnVAS RiFLE cASE the interior with maker’s label, 49-inches overall
£350 - 500
£300 - 500
Lot 130 A MAhoGAnY Gun cASE suitable for a muzzle loading gun, the velvet lined interior with compartment for 33-inch barrel
Lot 131 SWARoVSKi A 1.25-4x24 hABicht tELEScoPic SiGht 30mm tube with dust covers
£350 - 500
£200 - 300
£150 - 200
Lot 128 ARMY & nAVY A LEAthER cARtRiDGE cASE the lid with maker’s label, the interior void of compartments, apparently to take cartridges or ammunition in their makers’ boxes
Lot 129 A BRASSBounD oAK AnD LEAthER Gun cASE with compartment for 30-inch barrels, maker’s label removed, the exterior impressed ‘B. G. Sackville-West’ £350 - 500
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Lot 132 GALco Six LEAthER AMMunition PouchES, together with three further leather ammunition pouches (9)
Lot 133 A cRocoDiLE SKin coVERED FLASK with silver plated cup and mounts; together with a similar flask, of smaller size (2)
£80 - 120
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Lot 134 A SEt oF EiGht “onE-Shot” Shot FLASKS in the form of a 12-bore cartridge, the glass body with screw-off silver lid and numbered base, in their leather case; together with a further leather-covered flask (9)
Lot 135 MEDWELL & PERREtt thREE huntinG KniVES each with a highly polished single edge blade with polished grip sides, in their matching sheaths (3) £200 - 300
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Lot 136 MEDWELL & PERREtt thREE huntinG KniVES various styles, all with highly polished single edge blades, in their matching sheaths
Lot 137 ASPREY A MoDERn cARtRiDGE PLAcE FinDER the central portion unscrewing and lifting to reveal 10 numbered pegs
Lot 138 ASPREY A SiLVER PLAcE FinDER opening to reveal a fan-shaped array of 10 silver pegs in silver-gilt holders, the exterior engraved with a badger
£200 - 300
£200 - 300
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Lot 139 A SMALL PocKEt KniFE EnGRAVED BY thE REnoWnED Gun EnGRAVER, BiLL SincLAiR the steel grip plates profusely engraved with foliate scrolls around scenes of deer in woodland landscapes W. P. (Bill) Sinclair was born in 1936. Bill spent most of his life working in the Scottish and English gun trade. Self taught, he first tried gun engraving in 1971 with the encouragement of Ken Hunt and by 1978 was working as a full time gun engraver. Game scenes were one of his specialities. He died in 2009.
£500 - 700
Lot 140 tWo ELEPhAnt SKin Gun SLiPS with suede linings £300 - 500
Lot 141 J. PuRDEY & SonS A BRASSBounD oAK AnD LEAthER tRiPLE Gun cASE with lift-out tray for 30-inch barrels, the charge card numbered to guns 16854/5/6, lock broken
Lot 142 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A BRASSBounD LEAthER cARtRiDGE MAGAZinE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and dividers, in new and unused condition
Lot 143 JAMES PuRDEY & SonS A LEAthER cARtRiDGE MAGAZinE for about 250 cases, with leather straps and dividers, in new and unused condition
£400 - 600
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Lot 144 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A BRASSBounD oAK AnD LEAthER cARtRiDGE MAGAZinE for about 300 cases, with leather straps and oak dividers, in new and unused condition
Lot 145 A LEAthER cASE red baize interior, 19 by 10-inches £250 - 400
£600 - 800
Lot 146 JAMES PuRDEY & SonS A LiGhtWEiGht LEAthER DouBLE MotoR cASE with compartments fitted for a pair of 20-bore guns with 28-inch barrels, new condition, in its canvas outer cover £500 - 700
Lot 147 A QuAntitY oF SothEBY’S AnD chRiStiE’S Auction cAtALoGuES for Sporting Guns and Arms and armour auctions, covering the period 1973 to 2002 £50 - 80
Lot 148 BooKS oF GunMAKinG intERESt including: W. Keith Neal and D. H. L. Back “The Mantons”, “The Manton Supplement”, “Great British Gunmakers, 1540-1740”; Blackmore, “Gunmakers of London, 1830-1850” and “The Gunmakers of London Supplement”; John Atkinson, “The British Duelling Pistol”
Lot 149 SPoRtinG BooKS Badminton Library, “Shooting”, 2 vols, “Fishing”; Lonsdale Library, “Trout Fishing”, “Fisherman’s Pie” and “Wild Sports and Natural History in the Highlands” £80 - 120
Lot 150 SPoRtinG BooKS including: Badminton Library, “Shooting”, 2 vols, “Fishing”, 1 vol; John Colquhoun, “The Moor and the Loch”, 2 vols; J. G. Millais, “Game Birds and Shooting Sketches”, 2nd edition (6) £100 - 150
£150 - 200
thE FoLLoWinG 14 LotS ARE FRoM thE LiBRARY oF A PRoFESSionAL huntER
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Lot 151 W. D. M. BELL “WAnDERinGS oF An ELEPhAnt huntER” London, 1923, in unusually clean condition
Lot 152 DAViD EnDERBY BLunt “ELEPhAnt” London, 1933
£250 - 400
£250 - 350
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Lot 153 John BoYES “thE coMPAnY oF ADVEntuRERS” London, 1928 £200 - 300
Lot 154 F. R. n. FinDLAY “BiG GAME ShootinG AnD tRAVEL in South EASt AFRicA” London, 1903
Lot 155 EDouARD FoA “AFtER BiG GAME in cEntRAL AFRicA” London, 1889 £150 - 250
£150 - 250
Lot 157 cAPtAin WiLLiAM coRnWALLiS hARRiS “thE WiLD SPoRtS oF SouthERn AFRicA” London, 1839
Lot 158 ARnoLD hoDSon “WhERE Lion REiGn” London; together with a further book by the same author, “tracking the Great thirst”, London, 1912 (2)
£300 - 500
£200 - 300
Lot 161 ARthuR nEuMAnn “ELEPhAnt huntinG in EASt EQuAtoRiAL AFRicA” London, 1898, reproduction map inside rear cover
Lot 162 thEoDoRE RooSEVELt “outDooR PAStiMES oF An AFRicAn huntER” London, 1905, re-bound; together with a copy of “Jungle Man” by Major Praetorius (2)
£500 - 700
Lot 156 JuLES GERARD “Lion huntinG: ADVEntuRES AnD ExPLoitS oF FAMouS huntERS AnD tRAVELLERS” London, 1st Edition £150 - 200
Lot 159 LuDWiG Von hohnEL “DiScoVERY oF LAKES RuDoLF AnD StEFAniE” London, 1894, 2 vols (2) £600 - 900
Lot 160 PERcY c. MADEiRA “huntinG in BRitiSh EASt AFRicA” 1909, with map in pocket inside back cover £250 - 400
Lot 163 JAMERS SuthERLAnD “thE ADVEntuRES oF An ELEPhAnt huntER” London, 1912
Lot 164 cAPtAin h. G. c. SWAYnE “SEVEntEEn tRiPS thRouGh SoMALiLAnD” London, 1895, re-bound
£250 - 350
£200 - 300
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Lot 165 thE StocK AnD FoRE-EnD onLY FoR A BRoWninG B25 the well figured stock with pistol grip, the matching fore-end removed from an A1 model gun
Lot 166 W. DARLoW A FuLLY SEctionED 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun the recently cut away sectioned gun mounted in a glazed case
£100 - 200
£600 - 900
Lot 167 hAMMERLi A .177 MoDEL 480 tARGEt AiR PiStoL, no. 93-00058 10-inch barrel with compressed air cylinder, adjustable anatomical grip, in its maker’s box with instructions
Lot 168 SMith & WESSon A ScARcE .177 MoDEL 79G co2 PiStoL, no. G150263 8 1/4-inch barrel, retaining much of its original painted finish overall, chequered grip, rear sight defective
£150 - 250
£50 - 80 Lot 169 WEBLEY & Scott A .177 SERVicE AiR RiFLE MK ii, no. S2786, toGEthER With A MAtchinG .22 BARREL 25 1/2-inch barrels, the third pattern receiver with patent dates 1925 and expertly refinished overall, folding aperture peep sight, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb., modern vinyl covered case
Lot 170 BSA A .22 “iMPRoVED MoDEL D” unDERLEVER AiR RiFLE, no. 51451 19 1/2-inch barrel with sling eye, hooded fore sight and replacement rear sight, underlever with side catch, refinished overall, 13 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip, mounted with a folding aperture sight, 7lb. 4oz.
£250 - 400
£150 - 200
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Lot 171 J. PuRDEY & SonS A RARE PAtEnt LiGht Gun, no. 10 28-inch steel barrels, the right barrel fitted with optical lenses and provision for electrical contacts, the half length stock and wooden action with straight hand grip and 15-inch pull, the trigger guard engraved with the maker’s name and the legend Patent Applied For, ribbed butt plate concealing battery compartment, 4lb. 6oz., bulbs and some electrical parts missing James Purdey & Son are unable to confirm how many light guns they built as shooting aids, however it is likely to have been very few. The first is known to have been built in 1929 for King George V during his convalescence from serious illness. Emitting a beam of light at the pull of the trigger, the King could practice his aim and exercise his arms without having to go outdoors. The pattern was further developed by Tom Purdey, who took out a provisional patent in 1933. The example here has a very low number, stamped both on the barrels and inside the foreend and is also marked Patent Applied For. £2500 - 3500
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Lot 172 J. & W. toLLEY thE Action, StocK AnD FoRE-EnD onLY oF A LiGhtWEiGht 12-BoRE (2-inch) BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 87988 the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock ✸ £250 - 400 172
Lot 173 thoMAS tuRnER thE Action, StocK AnD FoRE-EnD onLY oF A 12-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 149491 the plain frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock; together with the action, stock and fore-end only of a further 12-bore boxlock nonejector gun by charles osborne & co. (2) ✸ £80 - 120
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Lot 174 chARLES oSBoRnE & co. thE Action, StocK AnD FoRE-EnD onLY oF A 12-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 50571 the frame with scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with ribbed butt plate; together with a Belgian folding .410 gun, no. 868, 26 1/2-inch barrel, skeleton stock, Belgian proof, side lever defective (2) ✸ £80 - 120 174
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Lot 175 J. PuRDEY & SonS thE Action, StocK AnD FoRE-EnD onLY oF A 12-BoRE SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 13359 the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 13 1/2-inch figured stock inlaid with the letter ‘P’, many internal parts missing ✸ £400 - 600
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Lot 176 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A MAtchED PAiR oF 12-BoRE “BADMinton” MoDEL SiDELocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 24937/26856 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings respectively, No.1 gun barrels sleeved by Westley Richards, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, built for the right shoulder but now with slight cast-on for the left shoulder, 7lb. and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1911 and 1913 respectively. ✸ £5000 - 7000
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Lot 177 J. PuRDEY & SonS A FinE PAiR oF 12-BoRE SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 26418/9 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 5/8 choke borings, sunken game ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of their original hardening colour, lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather motor case with original maker’s accessories The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1953. They subsequently resold the guns some years later and lengthened the stocks with the addition of leather covered recoil pads to the current length. The guns retain much of their original finish and appear relatively little used ✸ £35000 - 45000
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Lot 178 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD A PAiR oF 12-BoRE “RoYAL” MoDEL SinGLE tRiGGER SiDELocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 22133/4 No.1 gun with 30-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, No.2 gun with original 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers and fitted with Teague chokes about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, Holland patent single trigger, 15-inch replacement well figured stocks (No.2 gun shortened to 14 1/2-inches), 6lb. 12oz. and 6lb. 9oz. respectively, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with dust flap and canvas outer cover The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1899 ✸ £15000 - 20000
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Lot 179 WiLLiAM EVAnS A PAiR oF 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 15624/5 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within banners, 16-inch well figured stocks including 1 1/2-inch extensions, cast for central vision, 6lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores marked, rejointing recommended, in their maker’s brassbound leather case The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1929 ✸ £6000 - 8000
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Lot 180 hEnRY AtKin A MAtchED PAiR oF 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 2811/2816 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and numbered top levers with border engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case ✸ £6000 - 8000
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Lot 181 GEoRGE GiBBS A PAiR oF 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 2097/8 29-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke boring, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including 1/2-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound oak and leather case ✸ £8000 - 12000
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Lot 182 WEStLEY RichARDS A MAtchED PAiR oF 12-BoRE SinGLE tRiGGER hAnD-DEtAchABLE BoxLocK EJEctoR GunS, noS. 16238 AnD 17123 28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll’s head extensions, the scroll backed frames and gold numbered patent top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, the detachable base plates opening to reveal the hand-detachable locks, selective single triggers, 14-inch figured stocks (No.1 a replacement), 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker’s brassbound leather case ✸ £8000 - 12000
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Lot 183 J. PuRDEY & SonS A 12-BoRE SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 19494 29-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case with earlier maker’s label The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1909, with 30-inch barrels ✸ £4000 - 6000
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Lot 184 J. PuRDEY & SonS A 12-BoRE SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 15020 29 1/2-inch Whitworth steel chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro reproof, bores pitted, fore-end wood chipped The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1894, with 29 1/2-inch barrels ✸ ÂŁ3000 - 5000
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Lot 185 JoSEPh LAnG & Son A 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 16403 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame, locks and top lever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, brassbound leather case with Joseph Lang & Son label ✸ ÂŁ2000 - 3000
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Lot 186 WAtSon BRoS. A 12-BoRE ASSiStED oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 7581 30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame, back action bar lock and top lever with border and scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock including slim recoil pad, 6lb. 10oz.
Lot 187 W. R. LEESon & Son A 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 1434 28-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch highly figured stock including 1-inch extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum, in its maker’s leather case
✸ £1500 - 2000
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Lot 188 AYA A 12-BoRE no.1 MoDEL SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 519580 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
Lot 189 AYA A 12-BoRE no.2 MoDEL SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 562016 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch magnum chambers about full choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with scroll engraving, retaining some original hardening colour, 14 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof
✸ £2000 - 3000
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✸ £1200 - 1800
Lot 190 JoSEPh cuRRY A 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 4023 25-inch shortened barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, back action bar locks and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original finish, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, chipped at the toe, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, canvas case with Alexander Henry & Co. label ✸ £400 - 600
Lot 191 SiLVER SABEL DELuxE A SPAniSh 12-BoRE SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. PG105564 27-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with border and scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof ✸ £300 - 500
Lot 192 ARRiEtA A 12-BoRE “GunMARK SABEL 27” SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 26750 26 3/4-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever wih bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof
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Lot 193 P. ARRiZABALAGA A 12-BoRE “REGAL SABEL” MoDEL SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 12206 26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining its original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, articulated front trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., Spanish nitro proof The gun appears little used. ✸ £1000 - 1500
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Lot 194 t. WooDWARD A 12-BoRE LEVER cocKinG SiDELocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 17774 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame and locks with border engraving, hinged top safety and cocking stud, 14-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof ✸ £450 - 550
Lot 195 t. BLAnD & Son A 12-BoRE (3-inch MAGnuM) SiDELocK non-EJEctoR WiLDFoWLinG Gun, no. 17213 32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about full choke borings, top extension, the plain frame, top lever and back action bar locks retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch stock with repair beneath the left lock plate, 8lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof The gun was originally built for the “3-Inch Perfect” thin brass case. 194
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Lot 196 A 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 6400 26-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, leather case with C. G. Bonehill label, ejectors require regulation ✸ £200 - 300
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Lot 197 coGSWELL & hARRiSon A 12-BoRE “KonoR” MoDEL ASSiStED-oPEninG BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 62646 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame and side plates with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, bores pitted and dented, right barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum ✸ £80 - 120
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Lot 198 VERnEY-cARRon A FREnch 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 10J391 26-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with bouquet and scroll decoration, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., French nitro proof The gun appears virtually unused. ✸ £200 - 300
Lot 199 coGSWELL & hARRiSon A 12-BoRE ASSiStED-oPEninG BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 48752 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, crossbolt extension, sunken rib, the frame and dummy side plates with scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof ✸ £150 - 250
Lot 200 c. SMith & SonS A 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 238 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, the polished frame with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including ebonite extension and rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
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Lot 201 BAiKAL A RuSSiAn 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. B05928 28 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined rib with top extension, the blacked frame with game scene decoration, 14 3/4-inch stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof ✸ £50 - 80
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Lot 202 WiLLiAM EVAnS A 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 9360 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll’s head extension, the frame and gold numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro re-proof, bores marked, fore-end chipped ✸ £1000 - 1500
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Lot 203 WEBLEY & Scott A ScARcE 12-BoRE MoDEL 702 BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 141240 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, the frame with scroll engraving and retaining original hardening colour, 15-inch well figured including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its lightweight leather case with maker’s label and original hang tag ✸ £1400 - 1800
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Lot 204 E. J. chuRchiLL A 12-BoRE “REGAL” MoDEL ASSiStED oPEninG BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 5956 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined Churchill rib, the frame and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 16-inch highly figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, cast for central vision, 6lb., nitro proof ✸ £700 - 900
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Lot 205 John DicKSon & Son A 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 14069 27-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound canvas case ✸ £1200 - 1800
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Lot 206 John hARPER A 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 1762 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, top extension, the frame with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness well below, recommended minimum, vinyl covered case
Lot 207 t. BLAnD & SonS A 12-BoRE “BREnt DELuxE” BoxLocK non-EJEctoR WiLDFoWLinG Gun, no. 18603 30-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with top extension, the frame and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 7lb. 9oz., nitro proof
✸ £500 - 700
✸ £500 - 700
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Lot 208 ARMY & nAVY A 12-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 40422 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and full choke borings, top extension, the frame with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, bores marked ✸ £80 - 120
Lot 209 W. W. GREEnER A 12-BoRE “EMPiRE” MoDEL BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 78109 32-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll’s head extension, the frame with border engraving, non-automatic side safety, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 10oz., nitro proof ✸ £300 - 500
Lot 210 W. RichARDS A 12-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 8275 28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, doll’s head extension, the frame with border engraving, 14 1/4-inch stock with off-set comb and 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof
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Lot 211 WinchEStER A 12-BoRE MoDEL 97 PuMP Action tAKE-DoWn SPoRtinG Gun, no. 848456 26 1/2-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, plain frame and central hammer, ribbed fore-end and half length magazine tube with reduced capacity, 13-inch stock with pistol grip, repaired at the hand, 7lb. 6oz., nitro proof, bore pitted ✸ £100 - 150
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Lot 212 MAcnAuGhton & SonS A 12-BoRE RounD Action EJEctoR Gun, no. 2934 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, mid extension, the rounded and slightly scroll-backed frame and top lever with fine scroll engraving within Celtic borders, retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a panel, top strap with swing safety catch and removable inspection plate, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof ✸ £2500 - 4000
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Lot 213 hoLLAnD & hoLLAnD An iMPRESSiVE M-BoRE SiGnAL cAnnon, no. 005 the 24-inch solid brass multi-stage barrel with raised bands, plain vent, globuous banded cascable and plain trunions, signed on the top surface Holland & Holland, London, mounted on its well detailed teak carriage with brass fittings, London black powder proof The cannon is one of a limited number that were built for Holland & Holland between 1989 and 1991. ✸ ÂŁ7000 - 9000
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Lot 214 StEPhEn GRAnt A ScARcE 12-BoRE PAtEnt SiDE LEVER hAMMER Gun, no. 4128 29-inch damascus barrels, possibly shortened, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rib numbered 2, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores dented, brassbound oak and leather case with maker’s label and charge card numbered to gun 4373 The maker confirms that the gun was built c1876. The gun incorporates Grant & Hodges patent number 251 of 1871. ✸ £3500 - 5000
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Lot 215 J. D. DouGALL A 12-BoRE PAtEnt LocKFASt hAMMER Gun, no. 3505 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers with recessed 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding hammers, barlocks and side lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), in its maker’s brassbound oak and leather case with lift-out tray, the escutcheon engraved W. H. Wilson Fitzgerald, 29 Queen’s Gate, London The gun incorporates Dougall’s patent 1128 of 1860 relating to the slide and drop lockfast action. ✸ £2000 - 3000
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Lot 215A PuRDEY. A 12-BoRE toPLEVER hAMMER Gun, no. 7747, BuiLt in 1868 FoR LoRD RiPon (AS EARL DE GREY) 30-inch Damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, sunken game rib, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and top-lever with fine scroll engraving, bolstered fences, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel buttplate, 6lb. 10oz., Black powder proof, bores marked The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1868 as the number two gun of a set of three, the first set of three guns that Purdey built for Lord Ripon. Lord Ripon, Earl de Grey, was born in 1852 and became the second Marquis of Ripon in 1909. He is arguably the greatest game shot of all time with a recorded lifetime's total of 556,813 head of game. Much of his shooting was conducted with a set of three guns and with great speed of loading is known to have had seven dead birds in the air at one time. He persisted in the use of hammer guns. The unprecedented size of his "bag" has led to his frequent description of the greatest shot of all and his feats are unlikely to ever be repeated. At Studley Royal, his Yorkshire estate, he entertained the royalty and nobility of England and Europe and in turn shot with the greatest sporting estates, such as Holkham, Sandringham and Elveden in the heyday of the shooting party. It was his combination of natural ability and total commitment to his chosen sport which raised him above the level of other good shots. In the shooting field throughout his life he was repeatedly top score and despite increasing age he maintained the highest standard to the end. He died on September 22nd 1923 in the field, having killed 51 grouse on his last drive, while the last birds of the day were being picked up, he fell down dead. ✸ ÂŁ6000 - 8000 enquiries: +44 (0)1798 875300 or +44(0)7831 645551
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Lot 216 A. LAncAStER A 12-BoRE PAtEnt hAMMER Gun, no. 3763 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers with linked pins and rotary underlever with fine border and scroll engraving, the maker’s name signed within a scrolling banner, top strap numbered 1, 13 3/4-inch figured stock, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked and dented
Lot 217 W. W. GREEnER A 12-BoRE toP LEVER hAMMER Gun, no. 25738 28-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, doll’s head extension, the frame with rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 15 1/4-inch figured replacement stock including 1-inch horn extension, 8lb. 3oz., nitro proof
The gun incorporates Alfred Lancaster’s Patent 1525 of 1865 relating to the linked firing pins attached to the noses of the hammers. Alfred Lancaster was the son of Charles Lancaster and he set up his own business as a gunmaker in 1859. ✸ £700 - 900
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✸ £300 - 500
Lot 218 PuRDEY A 12-BoRE toP LEVER hAMMER Gun, no. 8633 28-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, right barrel wall thickness marginal The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1871 with 29-inch barrels ✸ ÂŁ1800 - 2400
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Lot 219 PuRDEY A 12-BoRE hAMMER Gun, no. 5963 28 3/4-inch shortened damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, single bite rotary underlever, rebounding backlocks and hammers with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with engraved butt plate, 6lb. 4oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1860 with 30-inch barrels at a a cost of 57 pounds and 15 shillings. It was subsequently converted to centrefire. ✸ ÂŁ1000 - 1500
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Lot 220 PuRDEY A 12-BoRE hAMMER Gun, no. 10167 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, second pattern thumb lever, rebounding back locks and hammers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 6oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), barrel wall thickness marginal, marked and rivelled, in its maker’s leather case with contemporary reloading accessories The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1878 ✸ £1000 - 1500
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Lot 221 A 12-BoRE hAMMER Gun 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving within entwined borders and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., nitro re-proof Although built to a very high quality within the Birmingham trade, the gun is devoid of any maker’s name or serial number. ✸ ÂŁ600 - 900
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Lot 222 hARRinGton & RichARDSon A 10-BoRE SinGLE BARREL hAMMER Gun, no. At200517 36-inch barrel with 3 1/2-inch magnum chamber about full choke boring, colour hardened frame with central hammer, 14inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 10lb. 2oz.; together with the major parts of 16-bore hammer gun, the lock signed J Blanch & Son; and a French 16-bore boxlock non-ejector gun, no. 51000 (3) ✸ £200 - 300
Lot 223 W. WAtSon & Son A 20-BoRE hAMMER Gun, no. 3630 30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 5lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof ✸ £1500 - 2000
Lot 224 LEAch & SonS A 28-BoRE toP LEVER hAMMER Gun, no. 56215 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 13-inch stock, 5lb. 3oz., nitro re-proof
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Lot 225 A 16-BoRE toP LEVER hAMMER Gun 29-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof ✸ £200 - 300
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Lot 226 J. PuRDEY & SonS A 16-BoRE SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 19361 28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch figured replacement stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 2oz., nitro re-proof, brassbound oak and leather case with Cogswell & Harrison label The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1909 as the No.1 gun of a pair to the following lot. ✸ ÂŁ5000 - 7000
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Lot 227 J. PuRDEY & SonS A 16-BoRE SELF-oPEninG SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 19362 28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, locks and numbered top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, probably renewed, articulated front trigger, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, bores pitted The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1909 as the No.2 gun to the previous lot. ✸ ÂŁ5000 - 7000
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Lot 228 A GERMAn 16-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 330402 28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, proof marks for May 1940, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, cocking studs, composition trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb., nitro re-proof ✸ £100 - 200
Lot 229 hABicht-PiEnER A SPAniSh 16-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 123432 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with crossbolt extension, the frame with border and scroll decoration and retaining some original hardening colour, clipped bolstered fences, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 6lb. 5oz., Spanish nitro proof 228
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Lot 230 EShA A GERMAn 16-BoRE BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 41367 29-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, machined rib with mid extension, the scroll back bolstered frame with border engraving and matted top surface, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 6lb. 6oz., sling swivels, German nitro proof, left bore dented, leg-of-mutton case ✸ £200 - 400
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Lot 231 GRuLLA A 20-BoRE “oRViS cuStoM” SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 215 25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined rib and mid extension, the blacked frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with border engraving, lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard and articulated front trigger, 14-inch figured stock with rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 2oz., Spanish nitro proof ✸ £500 - 700
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Lot 232 thoMAS BLAnD & Son A 20-BoRE “thE FAiRMount” SinGLE tRiGGER BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 19100 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, the frame and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, 15-inch highly figured stock with rubber recoil pad, beaver tail fore-end, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case The gun appears virtually unused and was completed in 2011. The “Fairmount” is a new production model by Bland using an Italian barrelled action as the basis for the gun. Final finishing and proof is carried out in London. ✸ £2500 - 3500
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Lot 233 AYA A 20-BoRE no.4 MoDEL BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 620-05 28-inch chopper lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving and retaining all of its original hardening colour, 15-inch figured stock, 6lb., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker’s carton with proof certificate The gun appears new and unused. ✸ £1000 - 1500
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Lot 234 LinSLEY BRoS. A 20-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 2141 25-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and full choke borings, file cut Churchill rib, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock including recoil pad, 5lb. 11oz., nitro proof, leather case, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended, top lever spring weak
Lot 235 ARRiEtA A 20-BoRE “GunMARK ViScount” MoDEL SiDELocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 37001 28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 1oz., Spanish nitro proof
✸ £500 - 700
✸ £1000 - 1500
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Lot 236 SchiLLinG A FinE GERMAn 28-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR Gun, no. 2633 27 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about full choke borings, engraved ‘Made Specially for A. F. Ayer’, the machined rib with crossbolt extension, the breeches profusely engraved with scrollwork, the muzzles with similar detail, the scroll back frame and top lever engraved with fine scrolls around scenes of African game birds, within realistic landscapes, the birds inlaid with gold, retaining much of its original hardening colour, the clipped fences with bold foliate scrollwork, cocking studs and gold plated triggers, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and basketweave butt plate, the chequering surrounded by fancy detail, the stock bearing an engraved silver panel on the left depicting a leaping lion and on the right, with an inlaid silver scroll bearing a presentation inscription: ‘You Hear my Carbine? - One Caribou! “To Pat from Joshua Green with Compliments, Respect, Gratitude and Happy Memories of Glorious Finish on Lions at Sianna, November 26 1930”‘, 5lb. 5oz., German nitro proof ✸ £2000 - 3000
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Lot 237 ARMY & nAVY A .410 BoxLocK non-EJEctoR Gun, no. 38817 27-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, the frame with border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stock, 4lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
Lot 238 W. J. JEFFERY & co. A .410 toP LEVER hAMMER Gun, no. 26365 27-inch barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 1 1/2-inch extension, repaired above the left lock, 4lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
✸ £1000 - 1500
✸ £700 - 900
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Lot 239 A .410 SinGLE BARREL Gun, no. 2745, conVERtED FRoM A RooK RiFLE 26-inch part octagonal barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about 1/4 choke boring, automatic ejector, the top surface possibly spuriously engraved “Holland & Holland”, the frame with side lever and central hammer, retaining traces of hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 7oz., nitro proof This pattern of rook rifle was among many that were retailed by Holland & Holland. A similar example is illustrated in Colin Greenwood’s classic work on the subject. The serial number however would appear to predate the introduction of this type of rifle and it is quite possible that this example originally bore another maker’s name. ✸ £350 - 500
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Lot 240 ARMY & nAVY A .410 SinGLE BARREL FoLDinG hAMMERLESS Gun, no. 76215 25-inch barrel with 2 1/2-inch chamber about true cylinder boring, the plain frame with side safety and top lever and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch stock, 3lb. 10oz., nitro proof ✸ £100 - 150
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Lot 241 Geo. hinton A .410 SinGLE BARREL Gun, no. 66523, conVERtED FRoM A RooK RiFLE 26-inch octagonal barrel with file cut top surface, bead fore sight and folding leaf sight, automatic ejector, the frame, central hammer and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 4lb. 10oz., nitro proof; together with a Belgian single barrel 9mm garden gun, no. 647, 29 1/2-inch barrel, Belgian black powder proof (2) ✸ £300 - 500
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Lot 242 BEREttA A MAGniFicEnt PAiR oF 12-BoRE So6 EELL SinGLE tRiGGER SiDELocK EJEctoR oVER AnD unDER GunS, noS. c16057B AnD c16058B 32-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, in relief against a stippled ground, the lock plates each with a realistic game scene showing pheasants, ducks, grouse and geese in flight, the action bases with further scenes of pheasant and woodcock, trigger plates signed by the engraver Inc. Nassa, rolled edge trigger guards, selective single triggers, 15-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips, 8lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker’s lightweight leather case The guns are of recent manufacture and appear very little used. ✸ £45000 - 55000
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Lot 243 BRoWninG A PRE-WAR 12-BoRE c1 GRADE oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 9628 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and improved cylinder borings, machined top surface, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, double triggers, 14 3/4-inch well figured straight hand stock with rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 11oz., Belgian nitro proof, canvas case ✸ ÂŁ700 - 900
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Lot 244 P. BEREttA A 12-BoRE MoDEL 687 EELL SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. E04767B 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers with screw-in choke tubes, machined ventilated rib, the frame, side plates and top lever with fine foliate scroll decoration around scenes of game birds in flight, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 7lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker’s case ✸ £1800 - 2400
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Lot 245 MiRoKu A 12-BoRE MoDEL 6000GF-1 SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 82271Px 28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, machined ventilated rib (beads missing), the bright frame with scroll engraving, selective single trigger, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
Lot 246 BREDA A 20-BoRE SinGLE tRiGGER “VEGA LuSSo” MoDEL oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. G905561 28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame with scroll decoration, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip, 5lb. 14oz., Italian nitro proof
✸ £350 - 500
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✸ £500 - 700
Lot 247 GASPARini ALDo An itALiAn 12-BoRE “GEMini” MoDEL SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 19014 26 3/4-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers with interchangeable choke tube, machined ventilated rib, the frame and dummy side plates with bouquet and scroll decoration around game scenes, 14 1/4-inch stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, 7lb. 6oz., Italian nitro proof; together with a norica .410 bolt-action gun, no. 147591, 24-inch barrel, Spanish nitro proof (2) ✸ £200 - 300 247
Lot 248 BAiKAL A RuSSiAn MoDEL iJ-27E 12-BoRE BoxLocK EJEctoR oVER AnD unDER Gun, no. h09086, A tWo BARREL SEt 29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, the 26 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, plain blacked frame, 14 3/4-inch pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad, 7lb. 4oz., nitro proof ✸ £150 - 250
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Lot 249 PARKER hALE A 12-BoRE SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 4167444 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, full length machined ventilated rib, the bright frame with scroll decoration, selective single trigger, 14 1/2-inch stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof ✸ £400 - 600
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Lot 250 SAuER-BEREttA A 12-BoRE S56E MoDEL oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 29929 28-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame with bouquet and scroll engraving, articulated front trigger, 14 3/4-inch stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, 3/4-inch extension and comb raiser, 7lb. 2oz., Italian nitro proof, in its leather case ✸ £250 - 400
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Lot 251 BRoWninG A FinE 28-BoRE c2G MoDEL SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. 324Mt04532 29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, narrow ventilated rib, the frame engraved with scenes of pheasant and duck within scrolling borders, signed G. Lieben, selective single trigger, 15-inch well figured swan-neck stock including 3/4-inch ebonite extension, 6lb. 15oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker’s lightweight leather case The gun is of recent manufacture and appears virtually unused. ✸ £7000 - 9000
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Lot 252 FAMARS A 28-BoRE “ExcALiBuR BLx SiDE PLAtE” MoDEL SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR Gun, no. F0909 30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined solid rib, the rounded frame, side plates and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving around scenes of game in flight, the maker’s name signed in gold and signed G. Marocchi, detachable trigger block, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and engraved caps, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in its maker’s case The gun was completed in 2009 and appears virtually unused. ✸ £8000 - 10000
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Lot 253 ALEx MARtin A coMPoSED PAiR oF 20-BoRE "continEntAL" MoDEL SinGLE tRiGGER oVER AnD unDER EJEctoR GunS, noS. 7031 AnD 7047, 30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 3/4, 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings respectively, narrow solid matted ribs, the scroll backed frames and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving around scenes of game in flight, detachable trigger blocks, 14 1/4-inch well figured stocks with pistol grips, 6lb. 11oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leather double case ÂŁ7000 - 9000
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Please not that we require seven days to clear sterling cheques where the amount exceeds the cheque card guarantee limit, unless special arrangements have been made with the auctioneer in advance of the sale (normally the presentation of a letter of guarantee from your bank). We always reserve the right to hold goods until a cheque is cleared. Cash payments will not be accepted above £6,000.
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Standard rate VAT remains payable on the buyer’s premium by all buyers.
Wire transfers can be made directly to our bank: National Westminster Bank Plc. 60 High Street Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 1SL Sort Code: 60 03 08 Account Number : 74044397 Account Name: Gavin Gardiner Limited IBAN GB77NWBK60030874044397 Swift Code NWBKGB2L
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GAVin GARDinER LiMitED’S AuthEnticitY GuARAntEE If Gavin Gardiner Limited sells an item of Property which is later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below Gavin Gardiner Limited will rescind the sale and refund the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Gavin Gardiner Limited for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase Price. The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and is non-transferable. “Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description of such matters is not included in the catalogue description for the Property. Property shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including, but not limited to, recolouring, refinishing or rebarreling). Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or
To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:(i) notify Gavin Gardiner Limited in writing within one (1) month of receiving any information that causes the Buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property, specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be Counterfeit; and (ii) return the Property to Gavin Gardiner Limited in the same condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer good title in the Property, free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale. Gavin Gardiner Limited has discretion to waive any of the above requirements. Gavin Gardiner Limited may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer's cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to Gavin Gardiner Limited. Gavin Gardiner Limited shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event Gavin Gardiner Limited decides to rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert reports, provided always that the costs of such reports have been approved in advance and in writing by Gavin Gardiner Limited.
(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of processes not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in Gavin Gardiner Limited’s reasonable opinion); or (iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property from its value had it accorded with its catalogue description.
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conDitionS oF BuSinESS FoR BuYERS 1. intRoDuction
3. ExAMinAtion oF LotS
5. BiDDinG At Auction
(a) The contractual relationship of Gavin Gardiner Limited and Sellers with prospective Buyers is governed by:(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;
(a) GGs knowledge of lots is partly dependent on information provided by the Seller and GG is unable to exercise exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Each lot is available for examination before sale. Bidders are responsible for carrying out examinations and research before sale to satisfy themselves over the condition of lots and accuracy of descriptions.
(a) GG has absolute discretion to refuse admission to the auction. Before sale, Bidders must complete a Registration Form and supply such information and references as GG requires. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and are jointly and severally liable with their principal, if bidding as agent (in which case GG’s prior and express consent must be obtained).
(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports or elsewhere are statements of GG’s opinion and not representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be revised from time to time at GG’s absolute discretion.
(b) GG advises Bidders to attend the auction, but GG will endeavour to execute absentee written bids provided that they are, in GG’s opinion, received in sufficient time and in legible form.
(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the saleroom and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited; (iii) Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee; (iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom notice or auctioneer's announcement. (b) As auctioneer, Gavin Gardiner Limited acts as agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Gavin Gardiner Limited may own or have a financial interest in a lot. 2. DEFinitionS "Bidder" is any person making, attempting or considering making a bid, including Buyers; "Buyer" is the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when bidding as agent; "Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent, or executors; “GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551. "Buyer’s Expenses" are any costs or expenses due to Gavin Gardiner Limited from the Buyer ; "Buyer’s Premium" is the commission payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers; "Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price; "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s Expenses; "Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot. The Buyer’s Premium, Buyer’s Expenses and Hammer Price are subject to VAT, where applicable.
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4. ExcLuSionS AnD LiMitAtionS oF LiABiLitY to BuYERS (a) GG shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the terms of GG’s Authenticity Guarantee. (b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither GG nor the Seller :(i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any oral or written information provided to Bidders by GG, whether negligent or otherwise;
(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to GG’s other commitments; GG is therefore not liable for failure to execute such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded. 6. iMPoRt, ExPoRt AnD coPYRiGht REStRictionS GG and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is subject to import, export or copyright restrictions. It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law, including licenses required by law under the 1968 Firearms Act and Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by English law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers;
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(iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by GG in connection with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to the sale of any lot.
(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable.
(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against GG and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the relevant lot. Neither GG nor the Seller shall be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or limit the liability of GG or the Seller for death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of GG or the Seller.
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(a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse bids, withdraw or re-offer lots for sale (including after the fall of the hammer) if (s)he believes that there may be an error or dispute, and may also take such other action as (s)he reasonably deems necessary.
(c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer. (d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions of Business.
8. PAYMEnt AnD coLLEction
9. REMEDiES FoR non-PAYMEnt
10. FAiLuRE to coLLEct PuRchASES
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction (the "Payment Date").
Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot within 5 working days of the auction, GG may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:-
(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at the Buyer's expense and risk at GG’s premises or in independent storage
(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until GG has received the Purchase Price in cleared funds. GG will generally not release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase Price, as above. (c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for the lot, as per Condition 8(a). (d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from the earlier of (i) collection or release to a nominated carrier (ii) 10 working days after the auction. Until risk passes, GG will compensate the Buyer for any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. GG’s assumption of risk is subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the Conditions of Business for Sellers. (e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. GG will not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or shippers.
(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense; (b) cancel the sale of the lot; (c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by GG against any amounts owed to GG by the Buyer for the lot;
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(d) reject future bids from the Buyer ; (e) charge interest at 4% per annum above NatWest Bank Base Rate from the Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price is received in cleared funds; (f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in such re-sale; (g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in GG’s possession, applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer to GG. GG shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before exercising such lien; (h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest and legal costs; (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence legal proceedings
(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, GG will re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all GG’s costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2 years of the original auction. (a) GG will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law. (b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per Condition 9(i). 12. MiScELLAnEouS (a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by GG are the copyright of GG. (b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer without GG’s prior written consent, but are binding on Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives. (c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire agreement between the parties. (d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. (e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.
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conDitionS oF BuSinESS FoR SELLERS The Conditions of Business for Sellers govern all aspects of the consignment, report, holding and sale of Property by Gavin Gardiner Limited together with Gavin Gardiner Limited’s Authenticity Guarantee and the Conditions of Business for Buyers, as printed in sale catalogues and available from Gavin Gardiner Limited upon request. Gavin Gardiner Limited act as agent for Sellers.
1. SELLER’S WARRAntiES
3. WithDRAWAL oF PRoPERtY
(a) The Seller warrants to GG and the Buyer that:-
(a) If the Seller withdraws any Property from sale after their written agreement to sell it, GG may charge the Seller 50% of the Seller’s Commission and Buyer’s Premium GG would have received had the Property sold at its mid estimate, plus all Expenses (the “Withdrawal Fee”).
Conditions of Business for Buyers and/or Sellers may be amended by additional terms printed in the sale catalogue and/or by notices posted up in the saleroom or announced by the auctioneer.
(iii) the Seller has provided all relevant information about the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, provenance and import/export history of the Property;
DEFinitionS
(iv) there are no copyright or other restrictions on GG’s rights to produce and publish images of the Property.
“Seller” is the owner of the Property, their agent, executors or the person in possession of the Property (as appropriate). “GG” means Gavin Gardiner Limited, Hardham Mill Business Park, Mill Lane, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LA, company number 5703551. “Seller’s Commission” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Sellers of Property. “Expenses” are Gavin Gardiner Limited’s expenses, fees and charges relating to the Property, including legal expenses, insurance charges, illustration fees, administration fees, customs duties, shipping and packing costs, tests, searches and enquiries. “Buyer’s Premium” is the commission Gavin Gardiner Limited charges Buyers of Property. “Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by the auctioneer. “Reserve Price” is the minimum Hammer Price at which the Property may be sold, as agreed between the Seller and Gavin Gardiner Limited. From time to time, Gavin Gardiner Limited may agree with the Seller to offer a collection of Property for a Global Reserve Price and/or agree an auctioneer’s discretion to reduce the Reserve Price by 10% or to offer Property without a Reserve Price. “Net Sale Proceeds” are the proceeds of sale actually received by Gavin Gardiner Limited, less Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses. The Seller’s Commission, Hammer Price, Buyer’s Premium and all Expenses are subject to VAT, where applicable.
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(i) the Seller is the owner of the Property or is properly authorised to sell it; (ii) the Seller shall transfer possession and good title in the Property to the Buyer, free from any third party claims;
(b) The Seller will indemnify GG, its directors, employees, officers and Buyers of the Property against all losses and damages resulting from a breach of any of these warranties or other Conditions of Business. GG may cancel, rescind or postpone sales of Property where it reasonably believes that there has been or may be a breach of these warranties or any other Conditions of Business by the Seller. 2. SALE PREPARAtion (a) GG shall have sole discretion as to how Property is described, illustrated and marketed, and the date, venue and conduct of the sale. (b) All oral or written estimates, appraisals and reports are statements of opinion only, may not be relied upon as a prediction of the sale price and may be revised from time to time by GG. (c) GG may, without obligation, consult with third party experts and carry out such other research for the Property as it deems necessary. GG may transfer possession of the Property to such third parties and shall not be responsible for the acts and omissions of such third parties. (d) GG shall have the absolute right to produce and publish images of any Property consigned for sale and will retain copyright in any such images it produces. (e) GG will charge a Buyer’s Premium on the sale of the Property at GG’s standard rates. GG reserves the right to pay out of its commissions a fee to any third party introducing Sellers or Property to it. (f) Sellers are prohibited from bidding on their own Property. If a Seller offers the Hammer Price for their Property, GG may charge the Seller the Seller’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium and Expenses relating to that Property.
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(b) GG may withdraw any Property from sale without liability for any of the following reasons:- if (i) it reasonably believes that the authenticity or attribution is questionable; (ii) it reasonably believes that the Seller’s Warranties or other Conditions of Business have been breached; (iii) there is a competing ownership claim or lien over the Property; (iv) the Property does not have all licences and permits required by law, including those required under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES); (v) the condition of the Property has deteriorated since consignment; (vi) the auction has been postponed for any reason. (c) If the Property is withdrawn for any of reasons 3(b)(ii), or (iii) the Seller shall pay the Withdrawal Fee, as per Condition 3(a). If withdrawn for any other reason, the Property shall be returned to the Seller at the Seller’s expense. 4. ExcLuSion oF LiABiLitY (a) GG shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in any written or oral information provided to Sellers or for acts or omissions relating to the conduct of the auction or any other matter relating to the sale of Property, whether negligent or otherwise, subject always to Condition 4(c). (b) Without prejudice to Condition 4(a), any claim against GG shall be limited to the Net Sale Proceeds for the relevant Property. GG shall not in any circumstances be liable for any indirect or consequential losses. (c) GG’s liability to the Seller in respect of death or personal injury caused by GG’s negligent acts or omissions shall not be excluded or limited.
5. LoSS oR DAMAGE to PRoPERtY
8. unSoLD/ uncoLLEctED PRoPERtY
10. DAtA PRotEction
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, GG will assume the risk of loss or damage to Property received from the Seller until:-
(a) GG will advise Sellers whether or not their Property has sold. Unsold Property may either :-
(i) risk passes to the Buyer ; or
(ii) collected by the Seller, in which case a Reduced Commission of 50% of the Seller’s Commission may be payable calculated as if the Property sold for its Reserve Price (where applicable), plus relevant Expenses.
(a) GG will use information supplied by Sellers or otherwise obtained lawfully by GG for the provision of auction related services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise required by law.
(ii) if unsold, 60 days after the sale or when released to the Seller (whichever is earlier); or (iii) 6 months after receipt of the Property by GG, if not consigned for sale. (b) GG shall charge a premium of 1.5% of:(i) the Hammer Price of the Property, if sold; (ii) the Reserve Price of the Property or as otherwise stated on the Property Receipt, if unsold; or (iii) the mid estimate, if not offered for sale (or GG’s reasonable estimate of auction value where there are no pre-sale estimates). (c) If damage or loss occurs whilst the Property is at the risk of GG, the maximum amount of GG’s liability shall be as set out in Condition 5 (b) (i)- (iii), as applicable, less Seller’s Commission and Expenses. (d) GG will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:- (i) normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration or inherent vice or defect; (ii) errors in processing; (iii) war or radioactive contamination. 6. PoSt Auction SALES If any Property fails to sell at auction, GG shall be entitled for a period of 35 days after the auction to sell the Property privately for no less than the Reserve Price (unless otherwise agreed with the Seller) and on the terms of these Conditions of Business. 7. PAYMEnt oF nEt SALE PRocEEDS (a) Subject in all cases to prior receipt of cleared funds by GG and subject to rescission of the sale under Condition 9, 35 days after the sale date or 5 working days after receipt of cleared funds from the Buyer (whichever is later), GG shall send the Seller the Net Sale Proceeds in pounds sterling, less any other amounts owed by the Seller to GG.
(i) be reconsigned for sale; or
(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Seller agrees to the processing of their personal information and to the disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in Condition 10(a).
(b) If the Seller does not reconsign or collect the Property within 60 days of the auction as per Condition 8(a) (i) or (ii) above, GG shall be released from any duty of bailment and may in its sole discretion be entitled to:-
11. MiScELLAnEouS (a) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.
(i) transfer the Property to independent storage at the Seller’s expense; or (ii) re-offer the Property at auction for no less than 50% of the original Reserve Price agreed with the Seller (where applicable), and subject to the Seller’s Commission on the re-sale plus all relevant Expenses.
b) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GG.
(c) If the Seller deposits the Property with GG for more than 1 year and neither collects or consigns it for sale, GG shall be entitled to sell such Property at a GG sale or elsewhere, with estimates and reserves at GG’s discretion, after giving the Seller 60 days written notice sent to the Seller’s last known address. 9. RESciSSion oF SALES GG may rescind the sale where it reasonably believes that the Property is Counterfeit, as defined by GG’s Guarantee of Authenticity, in which case GG shall send the Seller a notice of such rescission. The Seller agrees to return to GG the Net Sale Proceeds received from the sale of such Property together with any additional Expenses incurred by GG. GG will return the Property to the Seller upon receipt of the Net Sale Proceeds and Expenses, unless prevented from doing so for reasons beyond GG’s control.
(b) GG shall not be obliged to check the ability of Buyers to pay for Property and shall have absolute discretion whether to use any of the rights and remedies against defaulting Buyers contained in the Conditions of Business for Buyers.
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Gavin Gardiner Limited Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and Accessories
coMMiSSion BiD SLiP Fax number for bids only until Monday 12th December 2011: +44(0) 1798 875 300 From Tuesday 13th December 2011: +44(0) 20 7293 5777
FinE MoDERn AnD VintAGE SPoRtinG GunS 14 DEcEMBER 2011 Please bid on my behalf for the following lot(s) up to the hammer price(s) written below, to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids or reserves. I agree to be bound by the Conditions of Business applicable to this sale and agree to pay a buyer’s premium of 20% on the hammer price and any VAT or amounts in lieu of VAT which may be due on the buyer’s premium and hammer price(s). Please see Guide to Prospective Buyers in the catalogue.
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All bids must be submitted in sterling excluding buyer’s premium and VAT. Please submit your bids as erly as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precidence. Bids should be submitted at least 24 hours before the auction. Please write clearly and check your bids carefully.
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GuiDE FoR ABSEntEE BiDDERS Gavin Gardiner Limited is pleased to execute bids on behalf of clients unable to attend the sale in person. Please complete the bidding slip for this purpose printed in the back of the auction catalogue. All bids should be submitted in writing and in good time, at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Please record accurately the lot numbers, brief description and the maximum hammer price that you are willing to pay for each lot. Up until Monday 12th December please send bids to +44 (0) 1798 875300 From Tuesday 13th December please send bids to +44 (0) 20 7293 5777
Please place your bids as early as possible, as in the event of identical bids being received, the earliest will take precedence. Please submit your bids at least 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Bids placed by telephone are accepted at the caller’s risk and must be confirmed in writing either by letter or fax. We will try to purchase the lot(s) for you at the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum price that you indicate. “Buy” or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Bids should be placed in catalogue order.
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It will be possible to arrange auction room telephone bidding, but subject always to the availability of lines and staffing. This service is offered free of charge and is subject to our Conditions of Business. Please give us 24 hours notice of your intention to use this service.
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